USING THE HOB
To save gas
•Use the size of pan most suited to the size of the burner - ie; larger pans on the larger burners, smaller pans on the smaller burners.
•Adjust the flames so that they do not lick up the sides of the pan.
•Put lids on saucepans and only heat the amount of liquid you need.
•When liquidsboil, reducethe control setting to maintain a simmer.
•Consider the use of a pressure cooker for the cooking of a complete meal.
•Potatoes and vegetables will cook quicker if chopped into smaller pieces.
The fold down lid
Caution: Glass lids may shatter when heated. Turn off all the burners before shutting the lid.
When opening and closing the lid, use the cooler outer sides of the lid trim.
The lid must be opened fully, so there is no danger of it closing while the hob is being used.
The appliance is fitted with a switch- back system, which will automatically turn off the hotplate controls if they are inadvertently left on as the lid is closed.
The lid is not intended to be used as a work surface, as it becomes hot when any part of the cooker is in use, and the surface may be scratched if items with rough or sharp surfaces are placed on it.
Hold the control knob in for 15 sec- ondsthe release. If the burner fails to light within this time, release the con- trol knob and wait one minute before attempting to
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