THE HOB
USING THE HOB
The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking:
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used.
Larger burner (Rapid or triple crown where applicable) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9"). The base of the smallest pan should not measure less than 100mm (4").
Ensure the pan supports are correctly fitted before using the hob.
TO LIGHT THE HOB BURNERS
The hob ignition works by means of an electric spark system.
1.Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hob when the lid is down.
2.Push in and hold the control knob, turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting) and press the ignition button immediately. Keep the control knob depressed for up to 5 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. After this time release the controls. The flame should remain alight. If after 10 seconds the burner has not lit, stop operating the appliance and wait at least 1 min before attempting a further ignition of the burner.
3.When the burner has lit release the control and ignition button, adjust the setting as required.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread.
If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplate burners are lit, the gas will go out. This is because it would be dangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid was closed.
Always use the control knob to turn off a burner. Do not use the lid as a
TO TURN OFF ANY BURNER
1.Turn the control knob to the off position. This is shown by a large dot.
When lighting any burner, ensure that it is lit before you leave the appliance.
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