Hotpoint Ariston PK 640 X/HA Mode D'emploi page 27

Start-up and use
! The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is shown
on every knob.
Gas cooker hobs are equipped with discrete power adjustment that allows
for accurately adjusting the flame to 5 different power levels. Thanks to this
system, gas hobs are also capable of guaranteeing the same cooking results
for each recipe, as the optimal power level for the desired type of cooking can
be identified in an easier, more accurate way.
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).
Discrete flame adjustment
The selected burner can be adjusted - by means of the knob - to 5 different
power levels. To shift between levels, simply turn the knob towards the
desired power level.
A click signals the passage from one power level to the other.
The selected power level is indicated
by the corresponding symbol (symbols
with a display, by the LEDs that turn on (5
= max. power; 1 = min. power). The system
guarantees accurate flame adjustment and
uniform cooking results by facilitating selection
of the desired power level.
The "double-flame" burner*
This gas burner consists of two concentric flame rings that can operate jointly
or independently (in case of dual-control only).
As the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed
down for approximately 2-3 seconds until the device keeping the flame
automatically alight heats up.
Single control:
The rings comprising the burner are activated through a single control knob.
To simultaneously turn on both rings, position the knob on the symbol
(max) -
To turn on the inner ring only, position the knob on the symbol
(min) then press and turn the knob clockwise.
To switch modes, it is necessary to switch off the burner.
To switch off the burner, press and turn the knob clockwise until it stops (when
it reaches the "●" position).
Dual control:
Each ring comprising the burner has its own control knob:
The knob marked with the symbol
The knob marked with the symbol
To activate any one of the two rings, press the corresponding knob and turn
it anti-clockwise to the maximum power setting
In order to use the double-flame burner to its full potential, avoid
simultaneously setting the inner ring to minimum power and the outer
ring to maximum power.
Ceramic Glass Module*
This cooktop is fitted with dual-ring radiant heating elements located beneath the
glass. It is possible to turn on only the circular part of the elemement (identified by
the letter "A") or the cooking surface can be enlarged by turning on both "A" and
"B". To turn only the circular "A" element, simply turn the knob in the clockwise
direction to any one of the 12 available settings. To add the "B" section, turn
the knob to setting 12 and then click it into the
turning the knob in the counter-clockwise direction to one of the 12 settings.
The figure shows the heating zones, which become red when the element is
turned on.
A. Circular heating zone;
B. Extended heating zone;
C. Indicator light to show when the cooking zone is
When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off", the Indicator Light
for Ceramic Glass Module comes on.
) and, on hobs equipped
Practical advice on using the burners
To ensure the burners operate efficiently:
• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the flames
• 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
Rapid (R)
Reduced Rapid (RR)
Semi Rapid (S)
Auxiliary (A)
Double Flame (DCDR internal)
Double Flame (DCDR external)
Pans to be used on 65 cm hobs
*
(min) then press and turn the knob anti-clockwise.
above 60°C, even after the heating element has
been turned off.
do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
Only available on certain models.
(max ) -
controls the outer ring.
controls the inner ring.
.
setting. Then proceed by
B
A
C
Ø Cookware diameter (cm)
24 - 26
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14
10 - 14
24 - 26
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