Hotpoint G740 manual Know your Hob, How To Use Your Hob, Practical Advice

Know your Hob

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RS

S

EB

B. Gas Burners

E.Control Knobs

AAuxilliary burner

RRapid burner

SSemi Rapid burner

F D

D.Ignitor for Gas Burners

F.Flame Failure Device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the delivery of gas to the burner.

How To Use Your Hob

The position of the corresponding gas burner is indicated on each control knob.

Gas Burners

The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most appropriate one for the diameter of the cookware being used.

The burner can be regulated with the corresonding control knob by using one of the following settings:

•Off

High

Low

These models are equipped with an ignition button incorporated into the control knob.

These models fitted with a Flame Failure device (F), the knob must be pressed in for about 6 seconds until the device that keeps the flame lit warms up.

To light a burner, simply press the corresponding knob all the way in and then turn it anti-clockwise to the "High" setting, keeping it pressed in until the burner lights.

Caution: If the burner accidently goes out, turn off the gas on the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before you try to to light it again.

To turn off a burner, turn the knob clockwise until it stops (it should be on the “•” setting).

Practical Advice

Practical Advise on Using the Burners

For best performance, follow these general guidelines:

•Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) in order to prevent the flame from reaching the sides of the pot or pan;

•Alwasy use cookware with a flat bottom and keep the lid on;

•When the contents come to a boil, turn the knob to "Low".

Burner	Cookware Diameter
	(cm)
Rapid (R)	24 - 26
Semi-Rapid (S)	16 - 20
Auxilliary (A)	10 - 14

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