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Cooktop operation
8 Cooktop operation
Cooktop operation
Here you will find out everything you need to know about operating your cooktop.
8.1 Cookware
This information will help you save energy and avoid damaging your cookware.
Suitable cookware
Only use cookware of a suitable size. The cookware must not overhang the edge of the cooktop.
Burner Minimum diameter of the cookware
base
Minimum diameter of the cookware
base
Large burner 11¾" (20cm) 10¼" (26cm)
Medium burner 5½" (14cm) 8⅔" (22cm)
Small burner 4¾" (12cm) 6¼" (16cm)
Cookware recommendations
¡ Aluminum or copper bottomed pans conduct heat
evenly.
¡ Steel pans, if not combined with other metals, may cook
unevenly.
¡ Cast-iron cookware absorbs heat slowly and cooks
more evenly at low to medium settings.
¡ Flat heavy bottom pans provide even heat and stability.
¡ DO NOT USE pans that are thin, warped, dented or
ridged as they heat unevenly.
8.2 Turning on a burner
Your gas cooktop has an automatic quick-ignition function.
1. Place suitable cookware on the burner grate.
2. Push in the control knob for the selected burner and
turn it counter-clockwise to the highest power level.
Keep the control knob pushed in.
a Sparks appear in all burners and the flame ignites.
3. Wait a few seconds and release the control knob.
4.
WARNING-Risk of explosion! Escaping gas
can ignite.
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If the burner does not turn on after 15seconds, turn off
the control knob and open the door or window in the
room. Wait at least 1minute before igniting the burner
again.
Turn the control knob to the desired position.
5. If the burner does not ignite, turn it off and repeat the
steps described above. This time, hold the control knob
down longer (up to 10 seconds).
Note
In order to ensure proper operation of the appliance,
observe the following instructions:
¡ The burner parts and burner grates need to be properly
positioned.
¡ 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.
8.3 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.
8.4 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.
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 1minute.
1. Light the burner without releasing the control knob.
2. Hold the control knob down firmly for 4seconds after
lighting the flame.
8.5 Turning off a burner
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Turn the control knob clockwise to off.
8.6 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.
8.7 Recommended cooking settings
Use the following chart as a guide for heat settings.
The cooking times and heat settings may vary depending
on the type of food, its weight and quality, on the type of
gas used, and on the material from which the cookware is
made.