Using Hotplate Burners
Check the hotplates on your cooker against the diagram below before you use your cooker for the first time.
NOTE: To save gas, place pots and pans centrally over the burners and adjust gas so that flames do not go
past edges.
What it is
1
Low heat burner
5.1mj/h
2 & 3
Medium heat burners
9.0mj/h
4
High heat burner
12.4mj/h
Manual ignition Models
To light these hotplates:
1. Choose the hotplate you want to use.
2. Turn the hotplate burner control knob to "Hi".
3. Light with a hand held lighter eg match.
Electronic ignition Models
To light these hotplates:
1. Choose the hotplate you want to use.
2. Turn the hotplate burner control knob to "Hi".
3. Press electronic igniter switch to release sparks to the burner.
Hotplate Safety Warnings
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ALWAYS make sure that burner caps are in right positions.
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DO NOT leave the hotplate on with no pot or pan on the hotplate.
•
DO NOT use asbestos mats or heat diffusers. These will cause a temperature build-up which can damage
the enamel.
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DO NOT let large pots or pans overhang the cooktop. This may scorch the benchtops next to the cooker.
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DO NOT let pots or pans boil dry. This can damage the enamel on the cooktop.
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DO NOT let cooking utensils get too close to the hotplate control knobs.
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What it is used for
• Used for simmering
• Used with small pots and pans
• Used for normal cooking
• Used with middle size pots & pans
• Used for fast heating
• Used with large size pots & pans
1
2
4
3