Start-up and use
Using the hob
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Lightingtheburners
For each BURNER knob there is a full ring showing the strength of the flamefortherelevantburner.
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.
3.Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired level by turning the BURNER knob in an anticlockwise direction. This may be the minimum setting C, the maximum setting E or any position in between thetwo.
If the appliance is fitted with an electronic lighting device* (see figure), press the ignition button, marked with the
symbol 
, then hold the BURNER knob down and turn it in an anticlockwise direction, towards the maximum flame setting, until the burner is lit.The burner may be extinguished when the knob is released. If this occurs, repeat the operation, holding the knob down for a longer period of time.
!If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off the burner and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting to relight it.
If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure safety device*, press and hold the BURNER knob for approximately
HOB GAS BURNER
SAFETY DEVICE
ELECTRONIC
LIGHTING DEVICE
To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it reaches the stop position •.
Practical advice on using the burners
For the burners to work in the most efficient way possible and to save ontheamountof gasconsumed,it isrecommendedthatonly pans that have a lid and a flat base are used. They should also be suited to the size of the burner:
Burner | ř Cookware diameter (cm) |
Fast (R) | 24 - 26 |
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Semi Fast (S) | 16 - 20 |
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Auxiliary (A) | 10 - 14 |
To identify the type of burner, please refer to the diagrams contained in
the “Burner and nozzle specifications”.
Using the oven
!The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the oven door.The appliance may emit a slightly unpleasant odour caused by protective substances used during the manufacturingprocessburningaway.
!Before operating the product, remove all plastic film from the sides of theappliance.
!Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this will avoid theenamelcoatingbeingdamaged.
1.Select the desired cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob.
2.Selecttherecommendedtemperatureforthecookingmodeorthe desired temperature by turning theTHERMOSTAT knob.
A list detailing cooking modes and suggested cooking temperatures can be found in the relevant table (see Oven cooking advice table).
During cooking it is always possible to:
•Change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob.
•Change the temperature by turning theTHERMOSTATknob.
•Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position.
!Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided. THERMOSTAT indicator light
When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat. It switches off when the inside of the oven reaches the selected temperature.At this point the light illuminates and switches off alternately, indicating that the thermostat is working and is maintaining the temperature at a constant level.
Oven light
This is switched on by turning the SELECTOR knob to any position other than “0”. It remains lit as long as the oven is operating. By
selecting 
with the knob, the light is switched on without any of the heatingelementsbeingactivated.
Using the cooking timer*
1.To set the buzzer, turn the COOKING TIMER knob clockwise almost one complete revolution.
2.Turn the knob anticlockwise to set the desired time: align the minutes shown on the COOKING TIMER knob with the indicator on the control panel.
3.When the selected time has elapsed, a buzzer sounds and the oven turns off.
4.When the oven is off the cooking timer can be used as a
normal timer.
! To use the oven manually, in other words when you do not wish to use the end of cooking timer, turn the COOKING TIMER knob until it reaches the symbol.
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