Indesit K6G20 W: The Various Features of the Cooker

The Various Features of the Cooker

The various functions featured with the oven are control-

Since the cooker is equipped with a safety device which

led using the knobs and buttons on the control panel.

makes it necessary to keep the knob pressed in for about

6 seconds after the burner has been lighted to allow the

Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob

gas to pass through freely.

The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the

The cooking temperature is selected by matching the de-

knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:

•. To light one of

sired temperature with the reference mark on the panel; the

the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner.

complete range of temperatures is shown below.

Press down and turn the corresponding knob in the counter-

Min • 160 • 180 • 220 Max

clockwise direction to the maximum

setting. Each burner

150 155 170 200 250

can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate

The temperature setting is then automatically reached and

power. Shown on the knob are the different symbols for off

•

kept constant by the thermostat (which is controlled by

(the knob is on this setting when the symbol lines up with the

the knob).

reference mark on the control panel), for maximum

and

Important Notice: In the event the flame for the oven or the

minimum

.

grill accidentally goes out, turn the control knob for the burner

To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise

to the off position and do not relight the burner for at least

with respect to the off position. To turn off the burner, turn the

one minute.

Notice: Never use the bottom shelf and never place any-

knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the

•

thing on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation

symbol).

because this could damage the enamel. Always place your

cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grid

Electronic Lighting of the Hob Burners

provided with the appliance inserted especially along the

Some models are equipped with instant electronic lighting of

oven guides.

the gas burners located on the hob, which can be identified

by the presence of an igniter device (see detail D). This de-

Oven Light Button (O)

vice is activated by lighting pressing on the “L” button, identi-

This button is marked by the

3 symbol and switches on the

fied by the

symbol. To turn on a burner, simply press the

light inside the oven so that you can monitor the cooking

“L” button and then press while, at the same time, pressing

process without opening the door.

in and turning the control knob for the burner in the anti-

Timer

clockwise direction until the burner lights. To light the burner

To use the timer, it must be wound using the "P" knob.

immediately, it is recommended that the button be

Turn the knob almost one full turn in the clockwise direction

pressed first and then the knob turned.

. Then, turn the knob back , and set the time by

Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recom-

positioning the number (minutes) on the knob dial beneath

mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting

the mark on the control panel.

and leave the oven on for about half an hour with nothing

Caution

in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door

Keep children away from the oven door when in use be-

and let the room air. The odour that is often detected dur-

cause it becomes very hot.

ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances

used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in-

Practical Advice on Using the Burners

stalled.

To use the burners as efficiently as possible, some basic

guidelines should be followed:

• Use cookware that is the right size for each burner (see

Oven Control Knob (M)

table) in order to prevent the flame from spreading be-

This knob allows you to select the various features of the

yond the bottom of the cookware.

oven and to set the most appropriate cooking tempera-

• Only use cookware with flat bottoms.

ture from among those indicated on the knob itself (be-

tween Min and Max).

• As soon as the boiling point is reached, turn the knob to

To light the oven burner, hold a lighted match or lighter near

the lowest setting.

the "F" hole and, at the same time, press down and turn the

• Always use lids with pots and pans.

oven knob counter-clockwise to the Max setting.

Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)

Fast (R) 24 - 26

Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20

Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14

N.B.: On models equipped with a reduction grid, the grid

F

should only be used with the auxiliary burner when

cookware with a diameter of less than 12 cm is used.

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