Using Your Gas Hob
Hob Ignition
Models without thermocouples:
●To turn on, place your pan onto the pansupports above the burner you wish to use.
●Push in and turn the selected control knob anticlockwise, to the full on symbol.
●If your hob has an ignition button or switch on the fascia, press it in until your burner lights.
●If your hob has automatic ignition it will spark next to the burner when you push in the control knob.
●To simmer, turn the control knob to the small flame symbol. This will ensure that the flame is just large enough to gently heat the contents of the pan.
●To turn off, turn the control knob clockwise to the ‘off’ position.
●Always make sure that your pans are placed correctly on the burners as shown, and do not allow the flame to extend over the base of the pan.
Models with thermocouples:
Ignition as above, but:
●Hold the control knob in for 15 seconds. Do not hold the control knob in for any longer than 15 seconds. If the burner fails to light within this time, release the control knob and wait one minute before attempting to
Energy Saving
●Position pans centrally over the elements.
●Only heat the amount of liquid you need.
●Once liquids have been brought to the boil, reduce the heat setting to a simmer.
●Consider using a pressure cooker if possible.
●Vegetables in small pieces will cook quicker.
●Use a pan which is a close match to your element size.
●Smaller elements are ideal for simmering and stewing in smaller pans, while the larger elements are ideal for frying and boiling
iHow can I tell if my hob has thermocouples?
Picture A below: shows a burner without thermocouples. Picture B below: shows a burner with thermocouples.
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Thermocouple
Burner cap
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iIn the event of a power failure, or the ignition not working:
Push in and turn the control knob to start the gas, then hold a lighted match or taper to the burner until it lights.
iUse flat based pans which are the correct size for your burners and suitable for your hob type.
We recommend the following sizes:
100mm or 4” min. 250mm or 10” max.
Smaller or larger pan sizes may lead to slower cooking times.
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