Using Your Gas Hob - Belling GOURMET 900 DF Service Manual

To turn on, place your pan onto the pan supports
G
above the burner you wish to use.
Push in and turn the selected control knob
G
anticlockwise, to the full on symbol.
Your hob has an ignition button on the fascia panel,
G
press it in until your burner lights.
Hold the control knob in for 15 seconds. Do not hold
G
the control knob in for any longer than 15 seconds. If
the burner fails to light within this time, release the
control knob and wait one minute before attempting to
re-ignite.
To simmer, turn the control knob to the small flame
G
symbol. This will ensure that the flame is just large
enough to gently heat the contents of the pan.
To turn off, turn the control knob clockwise to the 'off'
G
position.
Always make sure that your pans are place correctly on
G
the burners as shown, and do not allow the flame to
extend over the base of the pan.
Position pans centrally over the burners.
G
Only heat the amount of liquid you need.
G
Once liquids have been brought to the boil, reduce the
G
heat setting to a simmer.
Consider using a pressure cooker if possible.
G
Vegetables in small pieces will cook quicker.
G
Use a pan which is a close match to your burner size.
G
Smaller burners are ideal for simmering and stewing in
G
smaller pans, while the larger burners are ideal for fry-
ing and boiling.
Any of the following are considered to be abnormal
operation and may require servicing.
- Yellow tipping of the hob burner flame
- Sooting up of the cooking utensils
- Burners not igniting properly
- Burners failing to remain alight
- Burners extinguished by cupboard doors
- Gas valves which are difficult to turn
In case the appliance fails to operate correctly, contact
the authorised service provider in your area.

Using Your Gas Hob

Hob Ignition
Energy Saving
Abnormal Operation
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How can I tell if my hob
has thermocouples?
Picture A below:
shows a burner without
thermocouples.
Picture B below:
shows a burner with
thermocouples.
Electrode
Burner ring
Burner skirt
Burner cap
Front
Viewed from the side
of the appliance.
of the burner
Thermocouple and electrode
Burner ring
Burner skirt
Burner cap
Front
Viewed from the side
of the appliance.
of the burner
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In the event of a power
failure, or the ignition
not working:
Push in and turn the
control knob to start the
gas, then hold a lighted
match or taper to the
burner until it lights.
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Use flat based pans
which are the correct
size for your burners
and suitable for your
hob type.
We recommend the
following sizes:
100mm or 4" min.
250mm or 10" max.
Smaller or larger pan
sizes may lead to slower
cooking times.
A
Electrode
B
Electrode
Thermocouple