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AGas Burners
BSupport Grid for Cookware
CControl Knobs for Gas Burners
DIgnitor for Gas Burners
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FSafety Device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the delivery of gas to the burner.
How To Use Your Appliance
The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hot plate (if present) is indicated on each control knob.
Gas Burners
The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most appropriate one for the diameter of the cookware being used.
The burner can be regulated with the corresonding control knob by using one of the following settings:
•Off
High
Low
To turn on one of the burners, place a lighted match or lighter near the burner, press the knob all the way in and turn it
On those models fitted with a safety device (F), the knob must be pressed in for about 4 seconds until the device that keeps the flame lit warms up.
To light the selected burner, first press the corresponding knob down fully, turn it
To turn off a burner, turn the knob clockwise until it stops (it should be on the “•” setting).
Caution: If the burner accidently goes out, turn off the gas on the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before you try to to light it again.
The section entitled, "Practical Cooking Advice", provides information on the recommended settings for various types of food or cooking processes. When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off", the operating light comes on.
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