14Helpful hints and tips
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 installa- tion or a power cut. It is normal.
Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol 
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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 |
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Rapid | 180 mm - 260 mm |
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Front | 120 mm - 180 mm |
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Rear | 120 mm - 220 mm |
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Auxiliary | 80 mm - 160 mm |
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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.