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Operation
Hob burners control knobs
The symbols on the knobs mean that :
there is no gas supply
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:
turn the relevant knob anticlockwise to maximum position
(
).
Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down about 5
seconds. This will allow the "thermocouple" (Fig. 1 -
letter D) to be heated and the safety device to be switched
off, otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted.
Then adjust the flame as required.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again.
When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark
generator to be activated automatically.
In the absence of electricity, ignition can occur without the electrical device; in this case,
approach the burner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turn it anti-clockwise
until it reaches the "maximum" position.
To ensure maximum burner efficiency, you should only use pots and pans with a flat
bottom fitting the size of the burner used (see table).
As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the
liquid simmering.
If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will
spread beyond the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.
Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes
could easily ignite.
If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Service Force
Centre.
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Burner
Triple-crown (ultra-rapid)
Large (rapid)
Medium (semi-rapid)
Small (auxiliary)
A - Burner cap
B - Burner crown
C - Ignition electrode
D - Thermocouple
minimum
maximum
diameter
diameter
160 mm
260 mm
160 mm
240 mm
120 mm
220 mm
80 mm
160 mm
Fig. 1
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