User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EHX6700

[. . . ] Ensure a good ventilation around the appliance. A poor air supply could cause lack of oxygen. Ensure that the gas supply complies with the gas type stated on the identification label, placed near the gas supply pipe. Using a gas cooking appliance will produce heat and moisture in the room which it has been installed in. [. . . ] 160 mm. 12 Use of electric plates To switch on the plate, turn the relevant knob to the required position. The plates are regulated by a 7 position switch: Position 0: off Position 1: minimum disbursement of heat Position 6: maximum disbursement of heat The pilot light signals the connection of the electric plate. The hob is fitted with a residual heat indicator which comes on to indicate that the cooking zone is switched on. The indicator will remain on even after the cooking zone is switched off, until the hob has cooled down. Children should be kept away until this indicator switches off. Suggestions for the correct setting of the cooking zones are given in the following table. Position 1 2 Melting butter, chocolate, Simmering vegetables, or fish in its own juice, simmering potatoes or soups Boiling large quantities of food, stews and soups Slow frying, making a roux Fast frying of meat or fish Rapid heating up of fat or water Using the plate correctly Saucepans and frying pans (Fig. 2) - Saucepans and frying pans should not be smaller than the cooking zone, and preferably not more than 10-15 mm larger than the diameter of the cooking zone. Always use cooking and frying utensils with smooth, flat bottoms. - The bottoms should always be clean and dry. Check that the bases of utensils are smooth and undamaged; bases with burrs and sharp edges will scratch the ceramic glass surface. - To avoid scratching or damaging the ceramic cooking surface, pots and pans should be moved on the plate by lifting them, and not by sliding. Utensils with aluminium and copper bases can leave behind metallic discolorations which can only be removed with difficulty or sometimes not at all. If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply and call you nearest Service Force Centre. Keep all objects and materials which can melt away from the cooking surface, e. g. Care should be taken when preparing food or drinks containing sugar. If anything of this nature accidentally comes into contact with the ceramic surface it must be scraped off immediately while stlll hot and wiped away to avoid damage to the surface. Ignition candle The electric ignition is obtained through a ceramic "candle" and a metal electrode (fig. 1-lett. Keep these components well clean, to avoid difficult lighting, and check that the burner crown holes are not obstructed. Periodic Maintenance Periodically ask your local Service Centre to check the conditions of the gas supply pipe and the pressure adjuster, if fitted. To ensure the good operation of the hob and its safety features, it is necessary that the taps are periodically lubricated. The periodic lubrication of the taps must be carried out by qualified personnel, which you must refer to also in case of malfunctioning. Ceramic hob Cleaning the hob while it is still warm. Never use aggressive or abrasive agents, such as oven sprays, stain or rust removers, scouring powders, or sponges with an abrasive effect. Special cleaning agents and ceramic hob scrapers are available from department stores. Slight, non-burnt soilage can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Burnt soilage has to be removed with a scraper. [. . . ] 7 FO 0392 Adjustment of minimum level To adjust the minimum level of the burners, proceed as follows: · Light the burner. · Turn the knob on the minimum position. · With a thin screwdriver, adjust the by-pass screw (see Fig. If changing from natural gas to LPG, completely tighten clockwise the screw, until a small regular flame is obtained. [. . . ]