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ÄGas burners
T his chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
G a s b u r n e r s
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Advance cleaning of burner cup and cap
Clean the burner cap (1) and cup (2) with water and
washing-up liquid. Dry the individual parts carefully.
Place the burner cup and cap back on the burner shell
(5). Ensure that the igniter (3) and flame safety pin (4)
are not damaged.
The nozzle (6) must be dry and clean. Always position
the burner cap exactly over the burner cup.
Igniting the gas burners
Always position the burner lid precisely on the burner
cup. The openings in the burner cup must remain
unobstructed at all times. All parts must be dry.
Open the top cooker cover. The top cover must
1.
remain open for as long as the hob is in operation.
Turn the hotplate control for the required hotplate
2.
anti-clockwise to the symbol with the large flame
With the hotplate control pressed in, press the
3.
ignition button. Gas begins to flow out and the gas
burner ignites.
Example
Melting
Warming
Heating and keeping
warm
Steaming*
Braising*
*
If you are using a saucepan with a lid, turn the flame down as soon as the food starts to boil.
**
Optional. Available for some appliances. Depending on the appliance model. (For frying on the wok burner,
we recommend that you use a wok.)
Food
Chocolate, butter,
margarine
Stock, tinned vegetables
Soups
Fish
Potatoes and
miscellaneous vegetables,
meat
Press and hold the burner knob for 1-3 seconds.
4.
This activates the safety pilot. If the gas flame goes
out, the gas supply is automatically shut off by the
flame failure device.
Set the desired flame size. Between the
5.
position and the
Therefore, always choose a position between the
large flame and
Check whether the flame is lit. If it is not, repeat the
6.
process from step 2.
To end the cooking process, turn the hotplate
7.
control clockwise to the
The hotplate control should not be actuated for longer
than 15 seconds. If the burner does not ignite within 15
seconds, wait at least 1 minute before repeating the
procedure.
The gas burner does not ignite
If there is a power cut or if the ignition plugs are damp,
you can light the gas burners with a gas lighter or a
match.
Table - Cooking
Select the right saucepan size for each burner. The
diameter of the saucepan or pan base should be the
same as that of the burner.
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Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food,
its weight and quality. Because of possible variations, it
is best to judge the optimal cooking time yourself.
Use as little water as possible when cooking, so that the
food retains its vitamins and minerals. Select short
cooking times so that the vegetables remain firm and
full of nutrients.
Hotplate
Economy burner
Standard-output burner
Economy burner
Standard-output burner
Standard-output burner
Gas burners
position, the flame is not stable.
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small flame.
˜
Off position.
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Cooking mode
Small flame
Small flame
Small flame
Between large and small flame
Between large and small flame
en
Off
û
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