Operation
Hob burners control knobs
The symbols on the knobs mean that :
zthere is no gas supply (“off” position) there is maximum gas supply
there is minimum gas supply
Lighting the burners
For easier lighting, proceed before putting a pan on the pan support.
)To light a burner:
z turn the relevant knob
maximum position (), then push it down to ignite the burner.
z Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down about 5 seconds. This will allow the "thermocouple" (see Fig.1 - letter D) to be heated and the safety device to be switched off, otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted.
z Then adjust the flame as required.
If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the control knob to the "off" position and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to light the burner again.
If you cannot light the flame even after several attempts, check the "cap" (see Fig.1 - letter A) and the"crown" (see Fig.1 - letter B) are in the correct position.
)To switch off a burner:
z To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol ( z ).
Fig. 1
Triple crown burner |
A |
B |
D |
C |
A - Burner cap |
B - Burner crown |
C - Ignition electrode |
D - Thermocouple |
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