Operation
HOB BURNERS
To light a burner, turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to the maximum position, then push it down to ignite the burner. Upon, ignition, keep the knob pushed down about 5 seconds, then adjust the flame as required.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again.
Each control knob is equipped with a pilot light which gradually lights up according to the heat level that you select with the control knob.
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).
Burner | minimum | maximum |
| diameter | diameter |
Large (rapid) | 160 mm. | 260 mm. |
Medium | 120 mm. | 220 mm. |
Small (Auxiliary) | 80 mm. | 160 mm. |
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As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.
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.
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 AEG Service Force Centre.
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