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Lighting the appliance
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Lighting the appliance
The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given in 'General Information'.
For your safety
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to
Hotplate
To light:
1.Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down.
2.Push in and hold the control knob, turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting) and press the ignition button immediately. Keep the control knob depressed for up to 5 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. After this time release the controls. The flame should remain alight. If after 10 seconds the burner has not lit, stop operating the appliance and wait at least 1 min before attempting a
further ignition of the burner.
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Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread.
For your safety
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
Please note: If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off. Make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly.
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