Indesit KN3G21S: Start-up and use

Start-up and use

Using the hob

on the amount of gas consumed, it is recommended

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that only pans that have a lid and a flat base are used.

Lighting the burners

They should also be suited to the size of the burner.

For each BURNER knob there is a complete ring showing

the strength of the flame for the relevant burner.

To light one of the burners on the hob:

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

2. Press the BURNER knob and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction so that it is pointing to the

maximum flame setting E.

To identify the type of burner, please refer to the

3. Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired level

diagrams contained in the “Burner and nozzle

by turning the BURNER knob in an anticlockwise

specifications”.

direction. This may be the minimum setting C, the

maximum setting E or any position in between the two.

Using the oven

If the appliance is fitted with an electronic lighting

! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty

device* (see  gure), press the ignition button, marked

oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature

with the symbol

, then

for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well

hold the BURNER knob down

ventilated before switching the oven off and opening

and turn it in an anticlockwise

the oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly

direction, towards the

unpleasant odour caused by protective substances

maximum flame setting, until

used during the manufacturing process burning away.

the burner is lit.

Several models are equipped

! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film

with an ignition device

from the sides of the appliance.

which is built into the knob; in this case the electronic

ignition device* is present (C) but the ignition button

! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven;

is not. Simply press the BURNER knob and turn it

this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.

in an anticlockwise direction so that it is pointing

Only use position 1 in the oven when cooking with the

to the maximum flame setting, until the burner is lit.

rotisserie spit.

The burner may be extinguished when the knob is

released. If this occurs, repeat the operation, holding

Lighting the oven

the knob down for a longer period of time.

To light the oven burner, bring a flame or gas lighter

! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the

close to opening F (see  gure) and press the OVEN

burner and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting

control knob while turning it in an anticlockwise

to relight it.

direction until it reaches the MAX position.

If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure safety

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

If, after 15 seconds, the burner

approximately 2-3 seconds to keep the flame alight

is still not alight, release the

and to activate the device.

knob, open the oven door and

To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it reaches

wait for at least 1 minute before

the stop position •.

trying to light it again.

! The oven is fitted with a

safety device and it is therefore

necessary to hold the OVEN

Practical advice on using the burners

control knob down for approximately 6 seconds.

For the burners to work in the most

! If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the

efficient way possible and to save

burner and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting

to relight the oven.

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Burner ř Cookware diameter (cm)

Fast (R) 24 - 26

Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20

Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14

WARNING! The glass lid can break

in if it is heated up. Turn off all the

burners and the electric plates before

closing the lid. *Applies to the models

with glass cover only.

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Adjusting the temperature

to set the desired length of time.

To set the desired cooking temperature, turn the

Lower compartment

OVEN control knob in an anticlockwise direction.

There is a compartment

Temperatures are displayed on the control panel and

underneath the oven that

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

may be used to store

Once the set temperature has been reached, the oven

oven accessories or deep

will keep it constant by using its thermostat.

dishes. To open the door

pull it downwards (see

Grill

 gure).

By turning the OVEN control knob in an anticlockwise

direction until it reaches the

position, the infrared

ray grill is activated. The grill enables the surface of

food to be browned evenly and is particularly suitable

! The internal surfaces of

for roast dishes, schnitzel and sausages. Place the

the compartment (where present) may become hot.

rack in position 4 or 5 and the dripping pan in position

1 to collect fat and prevent the formation of smoke.

! Do not place flammable materials in the lower oven

compartment.

! The GRILL indicator light shows when the grill is

operating.

In gas cooker models, there is a sliding protection layer

A that shields the lower compartment from the heat

! Always use the grill with the oven door shut; this

generated by the burner (see  gure).

achieves better cooking results and saves energy

(approximately 10%).

Turnspit

To remove the sliding protection

remove the screw S (see  gure).

To operate the rotisserie (see diagram) proceed as

To replace it, lock it in place with

follows:

the screw S.

1. Place the dripping pan in position 1.

A

2. Place the rotisserie support in position 4 and insert

the spit in the hole

provided on the back

panel of the oven.

! Before using the oven make

sure that the sliding protection is

3. Acitvate the function

fixed correctly.

by pressing the

S

TURNSPIT button.

Oven light

The light may be

switched on at any moment by pressing the OVEN

LIGHT button.

Timer*

To activate the Timer proceed as follows:

1. Turn the TIMER knob in a clockwise direction 4 for

almost one complete revolution to set the buzzer.

2. Turn the TIMER knob in an anticlockwise direction 5

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