Indesit PIM-640-S-(IX): Start-up and use

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Start-up and use

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 The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric 

hotplate* is shown on every knob.

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 by first pressing the gas burners button (identifiable 

by the 

 symbol), then 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).

Electric hotplates*

The corresponding knob may be turned clockwise or anti-

clockwise and set to six different positions:

Setting

  Normal o Fast  Plate

0 

Off

1 

Low

2-5 

Medium

6 

High

When the selector knob is in any position other than the off 

position, the ‘on’ light comes on.

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efficiently:

•  Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) 

so that the flames do not extend beyond the bottom of 

the cookware.

•  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

Fast (R)

Semi Fast (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Triple Crown (TC)

Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

24 - 26

16 - 22

10 - 14

24 - 26

Practical advice on using the electric 

hotplates*

To avoid heat loss and damage to the hotplates, use pans 

with a flat base, whose diameter is no less than that of the 

hotplate itself.

Setting

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

Setting

Off

Cooking vegetables, fish

Cooking patatoes (using steam) soups, 

chickpeas, beans.

Continuing the cooking of large quantities of 

food, minestrone.

For roasting (average)

For roasting (above average)

For browning and reaching a boil in a short time

!

 Before using the hotplates for the first time, you should heat 

them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes, 

without placing any pans on them. During this initial stage, their 

protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance.

Precautions and tips

!

 This appliance has been designed and manufactured 

in compliance with international safety standards. The 

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and 

must be read carefully.

General safety

•  This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

•  Gas  appliances  require  regular  air  exchange  to 

maintain efficient operation. When installing the hob, 

follow the instructions provided in the paragraph on 

“Positioning” the appliance.

•  These instructions are only valid for the countries 

whose symbols appear in the manual and on the serial 

number plate.

•  The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the 

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial 

use.

•  The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in 

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the 

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

*

 Only available on certain models.