USING THE HOB
Ignition
Push in and turn the selected control knobanticlockwiseto the ‘fullon’ position and press the ignition switch (if fitted), or hold a lighted match or taper to the burner, until the burner lights. Turn the control knob to the required setting.
Adjust the burner flame so that it does not extend over the pan base.
To turn off, push in the control knob and turn clockwise until the dot on the control knob is below the dot on the facia panel.
To simmer
The simmer position is marked by the small flame symbol.
Once lit turn the selected control knob anticlockwise past the large flame symbol (FULL ON) to the smallflamesymbol.
You may hear a slight popping noise when the hob burners are operating and this is quite normal, but if anything about the cooker appears unusual, such as change in flame appearance, or the operation of controls - seek expert advice.
Pans
For optimumsafety and performance, we recommend the use of flat bottomed pans with a basediameter of minimum100mm (4”) and maximum 250mm (10”).
Do not use traditional style double pans (excluding steamer pans), rim based pans, old misshapen pans or any pan which is unstable when placed on a flat surface.
Position pans over the centre of the burners, resting on the pan supports. If positioned off centre, smaller pans may be unstable.
When cooking with fat or oil, never leave unattended.
Turn pan handles to a safe position, so they are out of reach of children, not overhanging the appliance, and cannot be caught accidentally.
Commercial simmering aids should not be used as they create excessive temperatures that can damage the surface and may cause a hazard.
Pan supports
Always make sure the pan supports are replaced correctly, and located in the hob spillage well.
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