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SELECTING THE HOB
USES OF THE HOB
The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit
different types of cooking:
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots
and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner
size used.
Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food
such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyda y
cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods
such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner
is 230mm (9"). The base of the smallest pan should
not measure less than 100mm (4").
Lift pans on and off the pan supports. Do not slide
them across the hob.
Ensure the pan supports are correctly
fitted before using the hob.
See page 19.
TO LIGHT THE HOB BURNERS
The hob ignition works by means of an electric spark
system.
1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hob when the
lid is down.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to the left to
the highest setting. This is shown by a large
flame symbol. Press the ignition button
immediately.
3. When the burner has lit release the control and
adjust the setting as required.
Warning: If the ignition button is not
pressed immediately a build up of gas
may cause the flame to spread.
If you close the lid of the appliance while
any of the hotplate burners are lit, the gas
will go out. This is because it would be
dangerous if the burners stayed on when
the lid was closed.
Always use the control knob to turn off a
burner. Do not use the lid as a cut-off
device. This will only cut off the gas
when the lid is closed. The gas will flow
again when the lid is opened.
TO TURN OFF ANY BURNER
1. Turn the control knob to the off position. This is
shown by a large dot.
When lighting any burner, ensure that it
is lit before you leave the appliance.
When turning off a burner, ensure the
flame has gone out before leaving the
appliance.
In the event of the burner flames being
accidentally extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not attempt to re-
ignite the burner for at least 1 min.
THINGS TO NOTE
If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob burner
turn all the hob controls off and make sure the
burner parts have been replaced correctly.
See page 19 for more information.
THE GAS HOB