Using the burners
To ignite a burner, proceed as follows:
•Press in and turn the relative knob
•press the knob down fully and activate the automatic gas ignition ;
•keep the knob pressed down for about 10 seconds with the flame lit to allow the safety thermocouple to be heated;
•release the knob, checking that the flame is stable. If it is not, repeat the operation.
For minimum power, turn the knob towards the low flame symbol. Intermediate positions are possible by simply putting the knob anywhere between the high and the low flame symbol.
To turn off the burner, turn the knob clockwise to the off position "".
Adjusting the flame level
The flame level is adjusted by pressing the control knob and turning it anticlockwise to the following positions:
Black circle = off
full flame = on
small flame = reduced gas flow
Important:
•Do not activate the automatic ignition device for more than 15 consecutive seconds.
•Difficulty in ignition is sometimes due to air inside the gas duct.
•If a burner flame accidentally goes out, the gas continues to exit for a few moments before the safety device activates. Turn the control knob to the off position and do not attempt ignition again for at least 1 minute, thereby letting the gas disperse, which could otherwise be a danger.
•When the appliance is not in operation, check that the
knobs are in the off position "". The main gas supply cut- off cock should also be closed.
Using the burners
To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners, it is advisable to only use pans with a diameter suitable for the burner being used, so that the flame does not extend beyond the pan base (see following table).
When a liquid starts boiling, it is advisable to turn the flame down just enough to keep the liquid simmering.
Burner | ø Cookware diameter (cm) |
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A. Auxiliary | 6 – 14 |
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B. | 15 – 20 |
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C. Rapid | 21 – 26 |
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D. Double Flame (DC DR internal) | |
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D. Double Flame (DC DR external) | |
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The “separate double flame” burner
This burner consists of two concentric burners which can operate either together or separately.
Use of the double flame on the maximum setting gives a very high power which reduces cooking times with respect to conventional burners.
Moreover the double flame crown provides a more uniform distribution of heat on the bottom of the pan, when using both burners on minimum.
Pots and pans of all sizes can be used. In the case of the smaller pots and pans we recommend the use of only the internal burner.
There is a separate control knob for each of the “separate double flame” burners.
The knob marked by the symbol operates the external burner;
The knob marked by the symbol operates the internal burner.
To turn on one of the rings, press the relative knob in all the
way and turn it
Since the burner is equipped with a safety device "F", after lighting the burner keep the knob pressed in for about 10 seconds to allow the device which keeps the flame lit automatically to heat up.
To turn off a burner, turn the knob clockwise until it stops (it should be on the “” setting).
To obtain the best results with the cooktop, several fundamental rules should be followed while cooking or preparing food. Use cookware with a flat bottom to make certain that the pot sets properly on the cooking area.
Note
Note When there is no electricity supply, the burners can be lit with a match after turning the control knob to the flame position.
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