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Hotplate
The hotplate has one dual control wok burner, one
large high speed burner, three normal simmering
burners and one small simmering burner. The dual
control wok burner consists of a smaller inner and a
larger outer burner that can operate either together or
separately. Use of the two burners together with
large pans on maximum setting gives a very high
input and reduces cooking times with respect to
conventional burners. Use of the two burners
together provides a more uniform distribution of heat
on the bottom of the pan. Cookware of all sizes can
be used above the dual control wok burner. For
small pans it is recommended that only the inner
burner is used.
The knob situated below the symbol on
the fascia panel operates the outer burner.
The knob situated below the symbol on
the fascia panel operates the inner burner.
The two normal simmering burners on the right hand
side of the hotplate are oval in form and can be
turned through 90°. This makes the hotplate more
flexible in how it can be used.
For cooking fish or heating oval cookware use the
two burners with their longest sides at 90° to the
front of the hotplate.
When using the griddle or for heating rectangular,
square or large cookware use the two burners with
their longest sides parallel to the front of the
hotplate.
For medium size cookware use any of the two
burners in any orientation.
All pans should be placed centrally over the burners.
TO USE THE HOTPLATE
1. Press the ignition button and then push in and turn
the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise
to the large flame symbol. Continue to press the
ignition button until the spark lights the gas. When
operating the dual control burner there is a separa-
te control knob for the inner and outer burners. Check
that the gas has been lit. If the burner fails to ignite
try again. If the burner fails to ignite after 3 attempts,
wait a few minutes for the gas to disperse before
making any further attempts. If the burner still fails
to ignite, a match or lighting device can be used,
but care must be taken. If the problem persists,
contact place of purchase or their appointed agent
for service. If the flame has excessive yellowing,
or appears to lift off the burner ports, or makes a
loud noise, turn the burner off and call your service
agent.
2. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired
setting. Only turn the control knob between the large
flame symbol and the small flame symbol for
adjusting the setting.
3. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to
the O position.
Lighting the burners for the first time
If the appliance is being used for the first time, or if
it has not been used for a long period of time, it may
be necessary to purge the gas lines of excess air
before you can successfully light the burners.
To do this, turn each burner to High for 10-15
seconds and press the ignition button several times.
If the burner does not light, repeat this procedure
twice more. Wait 1-2 minutes for any gas build up to
disperse before allowing any further gas flow.
DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be
unstable.
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan
supports.
Always use cookware with a flat base. Do not use
pans which are unstable or which have a warped or
damaged base.
Ensure the pot sits securely on the trivet and is
centred above the burner.
Each burner is fitted with a spark ignition electrode
for lighting the gas.
To ensure rapid lighting of the burners every time
they are used, the electrodes must be kept clean
and dry. Remove any food spillage or cleaning
materials from the electrodes using a small nylon
brush such as a tooth brush.
Access to the ignitor can be achieved by lifting off
the loose burner parts carefully when the burners are
cool.
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the burner controls and do not
attempt to re-ignite the burners for at least 1 minute.
If aluminium based pans are used, a silvery deposit
may appear on the top edge of the pan support
fingers. See 'Care and Cleaning' section for further
information.