Hotpoint GC640IX specifications Start-upand use, Practical advice on using the burners

Start-up and use

!The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is shown on every knob.

Gas burners

Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the corresponding control knob:

•Off

Maximum

Minimum

To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob anti-clockwise to the maximum setting.

Since the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow the automatic device keeping the flame alight to heat up.

When using models with an ignition button, light the desired burner pressing down the corresponding knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise towards the maximum setting.

!If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.

To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops (when reaches the “•” position).

The “separate double flame” burner*

This burner consists of two concentric burners which can operate either together or separately.

Use of the double flame on the maximum setting gives a very high power which reduces cooking times with respect to conventional burners. Moreover the double flame crown provides a more uniform distribution of heat on the bottom of the pan, when using both burners on minimum.

To ensure that the double-flame burner is used to its full potential, never set the inside ring to minimum and the outside ring to maximum at the same time.

Pots and pans of all sizes can be used. In the case of the smaller pots and pans we recommend the use of only the internal burner.

There is a separate control knob for each of the “separate double flame” burners.

The knob marked by the symbol operates the external burner;

The knob marked by the symbol operates the internal burner.

To turn on one of the rings, press the relative knob in

all the way and turn it anti-clockwise to the high		GB
setting . The burner is fitted with an electronic
igniter that automatically starts when the knob is
pressed in.
Since the burner is equipped with a safety
device, after lighting the burner keep the knob
pressed in for about 2-3 seconds to allow the device
which keeps the flame lit automatically to heat up.
The selected burner can be regulated using the
corresponding knob, as follows:
•	Off

Maximum

Minimum

To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops (when reaches the “•” position).

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efficiently:

•Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the flames do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.

•Always use cookware with a flat base and a cover.

•When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.

Burner	Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
Rapid (R)	24 - 26
Semi-Rapid (S)	16 - 20
Auxiliary (A)	10 - 14
Pans to be used on 60 cm hobs
Burner	Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
Reduced Rapid (RR)	24 - 26
Semi-Rapid (S)	16 - 20
Auxiliary (A)	10 - 14
Semi-Fishburner (SP)	16 - 20
Triple Crown (TC)	24 - 26
Ultra Rapid (UR)	24 - 26
Double Flame (DCDR internal)	10 - 14
Double Flame (DCDR external)	26 - 28
Pans to be used on 75 cm hobs

*Only available on certain models.

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