Indesit KN 1G21 (W): Start-up and use

Start-up and use

Using the hob

Practical advice on using the burners

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Lighting the burners

For the burners to work in the most efficient way

possible and to save on the amount of gas

For each BURNER knob there is a complete ring

consumed, it is recommended that only pans that

showing the strength of the flame for the relevant

have a lid and a flat base are used. They should also

burner.

be suited to the size of the burner.

To light one of the burners on the hob:

1. Bring a flame or gas lighter close to the burner.

Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)

2. Press the BURNER knob and turn it in an

Fast (R) 24 - 26

anticlockwise direction so that it is pointing to the

Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20

maximum flame setting E.

3. Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired

Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14

level by turning the BURNER knob in an

anticlockwise direction. This may be the minimum

To identify the type of burner, please refer to the

setting C, the maximum setting E or any position

diagrams contained in the “Burner and nozzle

in between the two.

specifications”.

If the appliance is fitted with

Using the oven

an electronic lighting

device* (

see figure

), press

! The first time you use your appliance, heat the

the ignition button, marked

empty oven with its door closed at its maximum

with the symbol

, then

temperature for at least half an hour. Ensure that the

hold the BURNER knob

room is well ventilated before switching the oven off

down and turn it in an

and opening the oven door. The appliance may emit a

anticlockwise direction, towards the maximum flame

slightly unpleasant odour caused by protective

setting, until the burner is lit.

substances used during the manufacturing process

Several models are equipped with an ignition device

burning away.

which is built into the knob; in this case the

electronic ignition device* is present (

C

) but the

! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film

ignition button is not. Simply press the BURNER

from the sides of the appliance.

knob and turn it in an anticlockwise direction so that

it is pointing to the maximum flame setting, until the

! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the

burner is lit. The burner may be extinguished when

oven; this will avoid the enamel coating being

the knob is released. If this occurs, repeat the

damaged. Only use position 1 in the oven when

operation, holding the knob down for a longer period

cooking with the rotisserie spit.

of time.

Lighting the oven

! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off

the burner and wait for at least 1 minute before

To light the oven burner, bring

attempting to relight it.

a flame or gas lighter close to

If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure

opening F (

see figure

) and

safety device*(X), press and hold the BURNER knob

press the OVEN control knob

for approximately 2-3 seconds to keep the flame

while turning it in an

F

alight and to activate the device.

anticlockwise direction until it

To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it

reaches the MAX position.

reaches the stop position •.

If, after 15 seconds, the burner is still not alight,

release the knob, open the oven door and wait for at

least 1 minute before trying to light it again.

! The oven is fitted with a safety device and it is

therefore necessary to hold the OVEN control knob

down for approximately 6 seconds.

Only available in certain models.

*

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WARNING! The glass lid canWARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid canWARNING! The glass lid can

break in if it is heated up. Turnbreak in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turnbreak in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turn

off all the burners and theoff all the burners and the

off all the burners and theoff all the burners and the

off all the burners and the

electric plates before closing

electric plates before closingelectric plates before closing

electric plates before closingelectric plates before closing

the lid. *Applies to the modelsthe lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the modelsthe lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the models

with glass cover only.with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.

! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off

3. Acitvate the function by pressing the TURNSPIT

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the burner and wait for at least 1 minute before

button.

attempting to relight the oven.

Oven light

Adjusting the temperature

The light may be switched on at any moment by

To set the desired cooking temperature, turn the

pressing the OVEN LIGHT button.

OVEN control knob in an anticlockwise direction.

Temperatures are displayed on the control panel and

Timer*

may vary between MIN (140°C) and MAX (250°C).

To activate the Timer proceed as follows:

Once the set temperature has been reached, the

1. Turn the TIMER knob in a clockwise direction 4

oven will keep it constant by using its thermostat.

for almost one complete revolution to set the buzzer.

2. Turn the TIMER knob in an anticlockwise direction

Grill

5 to set the desired length of time.

To light the grill, bring a flame or gas lighter close to

Lower compartment*

the burner and press the OVEN control knob while

There is a compartment

turning it in a clockwise direction until it reaches the

underneath the oven

d position. The grill enables the surface of food to

that may be used to

be browned evenly and is particularly suitable for

store oven accessories

roast dishes, schnitzel and sausages. Place the

or deep dishes. To open

rack in position 4 or 5 and the dripping pan in

the door pull it

position 1 to collect fat and prevent the formation of

downwards (

see figure

).

smoke.

! The grill is fitted with a safety device and it is

therefore necessary to hold the OVEN control knob

down for approximately 6 seconds.

! The internal surfaces of the compartment (where

present) may become hot.

! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off

the burner and wait for at least 1 minute before

attempting to relight the grill.

! Do not place flammable materials in the lower oven

compartment.

! When using the grill, leave

D

the oven door ajar, positioning

the deflector D between the

In gas cooker models, there

door and the control panel

is a sliding protection layer A

(

see figure

) in order to prevent

that shields the lower

the knobs from overheating.

compartment from the heat

generated by the burner (

see

A

figure

).

Turnspit*

To operate the

To remove the sliding

rotisserie (

see diagram

)

protection remove the screw

proceed as follows:

S (

see figure

). To replace it,

1. Place the dripping

lock it in place with the screw

S

pan in position 1.

S.

2. Place the rotisserie

support in position 4

and insert the spit in the

hole provided on the

! Before using the oven make sure that the sliding

back panel of the oven.

protection is fixed correctly.

* Only available in

certain models.

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Oven cooking advice table

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Wt.

Cooking position of

Temperature

Cooking time

Food to be cooked

Pre-heating time (min)

(Kg)

shelves from bottom

(°C)

(min.)

Pasta

Lasagne

2.5

2

200-210

10

75-85

Cannelloni

2.5

2

200

10

50-60

Pasta bakes au gratin

2.5

2

200

10

50-60

Meat

Ve al

1.5

3

200-210

10

95-100

Chicken

1.5

3

210-220

10

90-100

Duck

1.8

3

200

10

100-110

Rabbit

2.0

3

200

10

70-80

Pork

2.1

3

200

10

70-80

Lamb

1.8

3

200

10

100-105

Fish

Mackerel

1.1

3

180-200

10

45-50

Dentex

1.5

3

180-200

10

45-55

Trout baked in paper

1.0

3

180-200

10

45-50

Pizza

20-25

Napolitan 1.0 4 210-220 15

Cake

4

Biscuits

0.5

180

15

25-35

4

Ta rts

1.1

180

15

40-45

4

Savoury pie

1.0

180

15

50-55

4

Raised Cakes

1.0

170

15

40-45

Grill cooking

4

Veal steaks

1

4

5

15-20

Cutlets

1,5

4

5

20

Hamburgers

1

3

5

20-30

Mackerels

1

4

5

15-20

Toast sandwiches

n.° 4

4

5

4-5

Grill cooking with

rotisserie

Veal on the spit

1

-

5

70-80

Chicken on the spit

2

-

5

70-80

Grill cooking with multi-

skewer rotisserie (only a

few models)

Meat kebabs

Vegetable kebabs 1,0

-

5

40-45

0,8

-

5

25-30

NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste. When cooking using the grill, the dripping-pan must

always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom.

* Only available in certain models.

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