Start-up and use
!The position of the corresponding gas burner is
GB shown on every knob.
Gas burners
Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the corresponding control knob:
•Off
Maximum
Minimum
To light a burner, simply press the corresponding knob all the way in and then turn it in the counter- clockwise direction to the "High" setting, keeping it pressed in until the burner lights.
Since the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed for approximately
!If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.
To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops (when reaches the “•” position).
The
This gas burner consists of two concentric flame rings. Using both flame rings enables a higher power level to be reached, thus reducing cooking time with respect to the time required by traditional burners. The double ring also enables heat to be distributed across the base of the pan more evenly.
Cookware of all sizes may be used; when cooking with small recipients use only the inner burner. The burner is controlled with a single knob.
To light it, press the knob in fully and turn it in an anticlockwise direction until it reaches the maximum
position 
. The burner is equipped with an electronic lighting system that is activated automatically when the knob is pressed.
As the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be held down for approximately
Each burner can be adjusted using the control knob as follows:
•Off
On and inner ring set to maximum
Inner ring set to minimum
Both rings set to maximum
Both rings set to minimum
To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops (when it reaches the “•” position).
Practical advice on using the burners
To ensure the burners operate efficiently:
•Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the flames do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
•Always use cookware with a flat base and a cover.
•When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.
Burner | ø Cookware diameter (cm) | |
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Reduced Rapid (RR) | 24 - 26 | |
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16 - 20 | ||
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Auxilliary (A) | 10 - 14 | |
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Double flame (DCDR | 14 | |
internal) | ||
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Double flame (DCDR | 26 - 28 | |
external) | ||
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To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, "Burner and Nozzle Specifications".
*Only available on certain models.
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