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en-us Recommended cooking settings
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¡ Do not interchange the burner caps of the individual
burners.
¡ It is important to keep the appliance clean. Clean the ig-
niters regularly with a small non-metallic brush. Take
care to prevent the igniters from suffering any heavy im-
pacts.
¡ The burner holes and slots must be clean for the flame
to be correct. Clean the burners regularly.
6.2 Manually igniting a burner
In the event of a power failure, you can ignite the burners
manually.
1. Hold down the control knob for the selected burner and
turn it counterclockwise to the highest power level.
2. Hold a lit lighter or a match against the burner.
6.3 Flame failure safety system
Your cooktop is equipped with a safety system (thermo-
couple) that cuts off the gas when the burners accidentally
go out during operation, for example through a draft of air.
In order to light the burner, the system that allows the pas-
sage of gas must be activated. Carry out the following
steps.
WARNING
If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, turn the
control knob of the burner to the off position and do not try
to relight it for at least 1minute.
1. Light the burner as usual without releasing the control
knob.
2. Hold the control knob down firmly for 4seconds after
lighting the flame.
6.4 Turning off a burner
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Turn the control knob clockwise to off.
6.5 Normal behavior during operation
The following behavior during operation is normal.
¡ A soft whistling noise while the burner is operating.
¡ Release of odors during first use. These do not pose a
risk and will disappear in time.
¡ An orange-colored flame is normal. It is caused by im-
purities, such as the presence of dust in the atmosphere
or spilled liquids.
Recommended cooking settings
7 Recommended cooking settings
Recommended cooking settings
Follow these instructions for best results.
¡ Boil water in a covered pot on the highest power level
using the largest burner. If the water boils over, reduce
the power level.
¡ When melting chocolate or butter, use the smallest
burner.
¡ When simmering, bring food to a boil first. Stir well to be
sure all the food is boiling, then cover and reduce the
flame to the desired setting to simmer.
¡ There should be steam and slight quivering of the liq-
uid's surface while simmering.
¡ Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking temperature
and heat food faster.
¡ Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob
should be turned to a lower or higher setting.
¡ Stir food occasionally.
¡ Center the pan over the burner before turning the
burner on.
¡ Use proper cookware. →
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¡ Refer to the cooking chart for suggested settings.
7.1 Cooking chart
Cooking process Heat setting
Boiling, such as water, stock, etc. High
Pan frying, sauteing, browning meat,
deep frying
Medium high
Shallow frying, eggs, pancakes, bacon Medium
Steaming, braising Medium low
¡ Melting chocolate
¡ Melting butter
¡ Simmering sauces, soups and
stews, such as tomato sauce, alfredo
sauce, beef stew, etc.
Note:When melting chocolate or but-
ter, use the smallest burner for best re-
sults.
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Cleaning and maintenance
8 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
8.1 Cleaning the appliance
CAUTION
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on.
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Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in
use.
WARNING
Do not clean the cooktop while it is in operation.
NOTICE:
Humidity might enter the appliance interior, if you remove
the control knobs during cleaning. This may damage the
appliance.
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Do not remove the control knobs when cleaning the ap-
pliance.
1. Let the appliance cool down.
2. Clean with a sponge, water and soap.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
8.2 Cleaning the burners
Clean the surfaces of the burners after every use to pre-
vent them from becoming encrusted.
NOTICE:
Do not clean the burner parts in the dishwasher. They may
be damaged.
1. Wait until the appliance has cooled.
2. Scrub with a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
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