To USE the Hotplate

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.

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 AUS 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.