Start-up and use
!The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is 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 one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob
Since the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed for approximately
When using models with an ignition button, light the desired burner pressing down the corresponding knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise towards the maximum setting.
!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).
Practical advice on using the burners
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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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Rapid (R) | 24 - 26 |
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Reduced Rapid (RR) | 24 - 26 |
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16 - 20 | |
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Auxiliary (A) | 10 - 14 |
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Triple Crown (TC) | 24 - 26 |
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To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, "Burner and Nozzle Specifications".
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