Siemens HQ738256E - Manual (Page 25)

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Operating the hob
Notes
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Appliances with a hob cover must only be switched on if the
hob cover is open.
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The burner caps must always be positioned exactly on top of
the burner cups. The slots on the burner cup must be free
from obstruction. All parts must be dry.
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Ensure that the burner is not subjected to draughts caused
by air conditioning systems, fans or similar appliances.
Switching on the gas burner
1. Press the control knob for the required burner and turn it to
the ˜ position.
The gas burner ignites.
2. Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds until the
flame stabilises.
3. Set the desired flame setting.
The flame is not stable between positions Ú and ˜ . Always
select a position between ˜ and ™ .
If the flame goes out
Switch off the control knob. Wait one minute and switch the
burner on again.
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Risk of fire!
If the flame goes out, gas will escape. Never leave the gas
burner unattended during operation. Ensure that there are no
draughts.
If the gas burner does not ignite
In the event of a power cut or damp ignition plugs, light the gas
burner with a gas lighter or a match.
Switching off the gas burner
Turn the control knob for the required hotplate to the
Ú position.
How to operate your oven
You have the option of adjusting your oven to a range of
different settings. You can control the oven using the electronic
clock.
Oven lighting
Switching on the oven light
Turn the function selector to an operating mode.
The oven light also switches on when the oven door is opened.
Switching off the oven light
Turn the function selector to the off position.
Close the oven door.
Operating modes
The following operating modes are available.
Operating the oven
Switching on the oven
Note: Always keep the appliance door closed when it is in
operation.
1. Turn the function selector to the desired operating mode.
2. Turn the temperature selector to set the desired temperature.
The oven switches on.
The indicator lamp is lit when the oven is heating up. It goes out
during pauses in heating.
Switching off the oven
1. Turn the function selector to the 0 position.
2. Turn the temperature selector to the 0 position.
The oven switches off.
Setting Meaning
™ Economy flame, lowest power
˜ Large flame, highest power
Operating mode Use
% Top/bottom
heating*
For sponge cakes in tins, bakes, lean
joints of beef, veal and game.
$ Bottom heating For bain-marie applications such as
crema catalana, or for preserving.
Also improvement setting if the base
is not fully baked through
G Grill/rotary spit Grill: For individual portions or small
quantities of steaks, sausages, fish
and toast.
Rotary spit: For roasts, rolled joints
and poultry
( Full-surface grill For several steaks, sausages, fish and
pieces of toast.
4 Hot air grill For poultry and larger pieces of meat
2 Top/bottom
heating and hot air
For cakes with very moist toppings.
* Type of heating used to determine the energy efficiency class
in accordance with EN50304.
: Hot air For cakes, pizza and items baked on
two levels, for roasting and drying.
? Defrost setting For defrosting meat, poultry, fish and
pastries.
Operating mode Use
* Type of heating used to determine the energy efficiency class
in accordance with EN50304.