Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range - Page 111

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The hotplate is a sealed construction and
transfers heat through conduction. For
maximumefciencyacorrectlysizedpanwith
a flat heavy gauge base should be used. Pan
sizeshouldbethesameorslightlylarger(upto
1”/2.5cmoversize).
Before using your hotplate for the first time, we
recommend that you prime and then season it.
To prime the Hotplate
Switch on the hotplate for a short period,
without a pan, to harden and burn off the
coating. Use a medium to high setting for 3 - 5
minutes. A non toxic smoke may occur during
this process. Allow it to cool, then season.
To season the Hotplate
First heat the hotplate for 30 seconds on a
medium setting, then switch off. Pour a minimal
amount of unsalted vegetable oil onto a clean
dry cloth or paper towel, and apply a thin coat
of oil to the hotplate surface. Wipe off any
excess oil, then heat the hotplate on a medium
setting for 1 minute. Occasional seasoning will
helptomaintaintheHotplate’sappearance.
Using the grill
Important: The grill must only be used with the
door open. The heat deflector below the fascia
should be pulled out prior to lighting the grill.
Neveradjusttheheatdeectorposition
withoutusinghaNdprotectioni.e.ovengloves.
1. Ensure gas cylinder/supply is connected
and turned on. In the event of a gas smell
turn off at gas cylinder/mains and contact
supplier.
2. To light: Open door, push in the control
knob and turn to full rate - see Fig 2.
 Holdalightedmatchortapertotheburner
and push the control knob in and hold.
The burner should ignite and the control
knob should be held in for 10-15 seconds
before release. If the burner goes out, repeat
procedure holding control knob for slightly
longer.
3. For models fitted with spark ignition the
procedure is similar except that the burner
can be ignited by depressing the ignition
button, which is located on the fascia.
Ignition must be carried out with the door
open, and if the burner has not lit within
15 seconds the control knob should be
released and the grill left for at least 1
minute before a further attempt to ignite
the burner.
4. On first use of the grill, it should be
heated for about 20 minutes to eliminate
any residual factory lubricants that might
impart unpleasant smells to the food being
cooked. An non-toxic smoke may occur
when using for the first time so open
any windows and turn on mechanical
ventilators to help remove the smoke.
5. Although the grill does heat up quickly, it
is recommended that a few minutes pre-
heat be allowed.
6. Flame Failure Device (FFD): The grill burner
is fitted with a flame sensing probe, which
will automatically cut off the gas supply in
the event of the flame going out. In the
event of the burner flames accidentally
being extinguished, turn off the burner
control and do not attempt to re-ignite
the burner for at least one minute.
7. It is normal for the flames on this burner
to develop yellow tips as it heats up,
particularly on Butane.
8. A reversible grill pan trivet enables the
correct grilling height to be achieved.
Fast toasting - trivet in high position
Grilling sausages - trivet in high position
Grilling steak/bacon - trivet in high position
Grilling chops, etc. - trivet in low position
Slow grilling - trivet removed
9. To turn off: Turn the control knob until the
line on the control knob is aligned with
the dot on the control panel. Always make
sure the control knob is in the off position
when you have finished grilling.