Suggestions for using the
burners effectively
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*Cast iron plates should not be used on the grid, because they reflect too much heat onto the hob.
* Rapid burners should not be used with | * Pans placed on the burners should not jut | |
pans that have a small diameter, becau- | ||
out past the edge of the hob, because the | ||
se part of the flame will spread away from | ||
effect of the flame being reflected from the | ||
the pan, thus reducing performance sig- | ||
pan can damage hobs whose surfaces | ||
nificantly (see figure 5). | ||
are not resistent to high temperatures. | ||
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fig. 5
Cleaning and care of the burners
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*The burners should not be operated without there being a pan on them, or gas will be wasted and the grid will heat up excessively. The pan should be covered up, in order to save energy.
*When the burners are in operation, they ought not to be exposed to strong draughts, because as well as losing calorific power, there is the danger of the flame going out, which would lead to gas escaping - except on hobs with the safety feature - and could cause an acci- dent. This point is particularly important when the burners are operating at their minimum power.
*If the burner makes the pans smoky, or if the tip of the flame is yellow, the bur- ner should be cleaned. If this anomaly persists, you should contact the Techni- cal Assistance Service.
*Griddles and grills should not be used to cook on a low heat - they can damage the hob.
*The grids should be cleaned with a non- abrasive scourer when they have cooled down.
*The burners - the grooves in particular - should be cleaned at regular intervals; they should be put into warm, soapy water and cleaned with a scourer or a stiff brush.
*Do not clean the enamel diffusing covers while they are still hot. Abrasive products can cause damage: vinegar, coffee, milk, salt water and tomato juice that remain on the enamel surfaces for a long period of time.
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Diffusing cover |
Diffusing crown |
Injector |
Injector holder |
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