Start-up and use

 

! The position of the corresponding gas burner or

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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 by first pressing the gas burners

button (identifiable by the symbol), then pressing down the corresponding knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise towards the maximum setting.

Some models are equipped with an ignition switch incorporated into the control knob. If this is the case, the ignitor is present, but not the switch (the symbol is located near each knob).

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

!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).

Practical advice 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 of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.

Burner

Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

 

 

Reduced Fast (RR)

22 - 24

 

 

Semi Fast (S)

16 - 20

 

 

Auxiliary (A)

10 - 14

 

 

Triple Crown (TC)

24 - 26

 

 

To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, "Burner and Nozzle Specifications".

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GF640W, GF640X, GF641X, KSG641X, GF641 specifications

The Hotpoint GF641 and GF640 are modern gas cookers designed to cater to the needs of today’s busy kitchens, combining efficiency with user-friendly features. These models embody Hotpoint's commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that users experience both convenience and culinary excellence in their cooking endeavors.

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