Operation
Hob burners
To light a burner:
-turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to maximum position.
-At the same time push the electric ignition button which is marked with a little spark.
-Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down about 5 seconds: this will allow the thermocouple to be heated and the safety device to be switched off, otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted.
-Then adjust the flame as required.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again.
When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark generator to be activated automatically.
To ensure maximum burner efficiency, you should only use pots and pans with a flat bottom fitting the size of the burner used (see table).
If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will spread beyond the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.
As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.
Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes could easily ignite.
If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Service Centre.
Burner | minimum | maximum |
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Large (rapid) | 180 mm. | 260 mm. |
Medium | 120 mm. | 240 mm. |
Small (Auxiliary) | 80 mm. | 160 mm. |
Central (Double crown) | 180 mm. | 260 mm. |
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