Start-Up And Use,11 - Indesit I5NSH1AE U Operating Instructions Manual

Start-up and use
Using the hob
Lighting the burners
For each BURNER knob there is a complete ring
showing the strength of the flame for the relevant
burner.
To light one of the burners on the hob:
1. Bring a flame or gas lighter close to the burner.
2. Press the BURNER knob and turn it in an
anticlockwise direction so that it is pointing to the
maximum flame setting .
3. Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired level
by turning the BURNER knob in an anticlockwise
direction. This may be the minimum setting , the
maximum setting  or any position in between the two.
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lit. The burner may be extinguished when the knob is
released. If this occurs, repeat the operation, holding
the knob down for a longer period of time.
! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the
burner and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting
to relight it.
If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure safety
device*(X), press and hold the BURNER knob for
approximately 2-3 seconds to keep the flame alight
and to activate the device.
To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it reaches
the stop position •.
Practical advice on using the burners
For the burners to work in the most efficient way
possible and to save on the amount of gas consumed,
it is recommended that only pans that have a lid and
a flat base are used. They should also be suited to the
size of the burner.
To identify the type of burner, please refer to the
diagrams contained in the "Burner and nozzle
specifications".
Burner ř Cookware diameter (cm)
Fast (R)
Semi Fast (S)
Auxiliary (A)
Using the oven
! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty
oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature
for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well
ventilated before switching the oven off and opening
If the appliance is fitted
with an electronic lighting
device* (see fi gure), press
the ignition button, marked
with the symbol , then
hold the BURNER knob
down and turn it in an
anticlockwise direction,
towards the maximum flame
setting, until the burner is
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the oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly
unpleasant odour caused by protective substances
used during the manufacturing process burning away.
! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film
from the sides of the appliance.
1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
2. Select the recommended temperature for the
cooking mode or the desired temperature by turning
the THERMOSTAT knob.
A list detailing cooking modes and suggested cooking
temperatures can be found in the relevant table (see
Oven cooking advice table).
During cooking it is always possible to:
• Change the cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
• Change the temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.
• Set the total cooking time and the cooking end time
(see below).
• Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the
"0" position.
! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven;
this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.
!
Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.
Switching the cooking zones on and off
The control knobs for the hob electric hotplates
The cookers can be fitted with normal and rapid
electric hotplates in a variety of combinations (the
rapid hotplates can be distinguished from the rest
by the red boss in the centre of the same). To avoid
any heat loss and damage to the hotplates, we
advise you to use pans with a flat bottom, with a
diameter which matches that of the hotplate itself.
The table contains the different settings indicated on
the knobs and the use for which the hotplates are
recommended.
Before using the hotplates for the first time, Before using the hotplates for the first time,
Before using the hotplates for the first time, Before using the hotplates for the first time, Before using the hotplates for the first time,
you should heat them at maximum you should heat them at maximum you should heat them at maximum you should heat them at maximum you should heat them at maximum
temperature for approximately 4 minutes, temperature for approximately 4 minutes, temperature for approximately 4 minutes, temperature for approximately 4 minutes, temperature for approximately 4 minutes,
without any pans. During this initial stage, without any pans. During this initial stage, without any pans. During this initial stage, without any pans. During this initial stage, without any pans. During this initial stage,
their protective coating hardens and reaches their protective coating hardens and reaches their protective coating hardens and reaches their protective coating hardens and reaches their protective coating hardens and reaches
its maximum resistance. its maximum resistance. its maximum resistance.
its maximum resistance. its maximum resistance.
Electric hotplate indicator light
This light comes on when any of the electrical
hotplates on a hob which features electric hotplates
have been turned on.
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