Important! In the absence of electricity you can ignite the burner without electrical device; in this case approach the burner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turn it
If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the control knob to the off position and try to light the burner
again after minimum 1 minute.
The spark generator can start automatically when you switch on the mains, after installation or a pow-
er cut. It is normal.
Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol 
.
Warning! Always turn the flame down or switch it off before you remove the pans of the burner.
Helpful hints and tips
Energy savings
•If possible, always put the lids on the pans.
•When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame to barely simmer the liquid.
Warning! Use pots and pans with diameter
applicable to the dimension of burner.
Do not use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap its edges.
Burner | Diameters of cookware |
Rapid | 160 mm - 240 mm |
120 mm - 220 mm | |
Auxiliary | 80 mm - 160 mm |
Warning! Pots must not enter the control zone.
Warning! Make sure pot handles do not protrude over the front edge of the cooktop and that pots are
centrally positioned on the rings in order to achieve maximum stability and to obtain lower gas consumption.
Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings to prevent from spill and injury.
Warning! Flame diffuser are not recommended.
Information on acrylamides
Important! According to the newest scientific knowledge, if you brown food (specially the one which contains starch), acrylamides can pose a health risk. Thus, we recommend that you cook at the lowest temperatures and do not brown food too much.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Switch the appliance off and let it cool down before you clean it. Disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply, before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Warning! For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam cleaners or
cleaners.
Warning! Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or acids, they can cause damage to the
appliance.
Scratches or dark stains on the glass have no effect on how the appliance operates.
•You can remove the pan supports to easily clean the hob.
•To clean the enamelled parts, cap and crown, wash it with warm soapy water and dry it carefully before you put them back.
•Stainless steel parts wash with water, and then dry with a soft cloth.
•The pan supports are not dishwasher proof; they must be washed by hand.
•When you wash the pan supports by hand, take care when you dry them as the enamelling process occa- sionally leaves rough edges. If necessary, remove stubborn stains using a paste cleaner.
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