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Galaxy cooktop/hob
If the burner has not ignited within 15 seconds, stop operating the igniter and wait at least 1
minute before attempting a further ignition of the burner. In the event of the burner flames
being accidently extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the
burner for at least 1 minute.
Safety features
Your Galaxy cooktop has a flame failure safety device fitted. A metal probe behind the burner
generates a small electrical current when a flame is present. After 5 seconds the metal probe
gets hot enough to hold a valve open and maintain the gas supply. If the flame is blown out
then the gas to the burner is cut off. To operate the flame failure you need to hold the burner
knob down for 5 seconds after the burner has ignited. Letting go of the burner knob too soon
will extinguish the flame.
Flame failure cooktop models have two probes at the back of the burners, one will be the
spark electrode and the other is the flame failure probe.
Cooktop/hob utensils
To get the best out of your Galaxy cooktop follow these simple suggestions:
Do not use an asbestos mat between the flame and the saucepan as this may cause serious
damage to your cooktop.
Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the burners.
Saucepans should have thick flat bottoms. Food in a saucepan with an uneven bottom will take
longer to cook. Heavy saucepans may bend the trivets/pan support or deflect the flame. Match
the bottom of your saucepans with the cooking zone and see that it is stable. This will give you
the most efficient cooking. Do not let large saucepans or frying pans over lap the bench as this
can deflect heat onto your benchtop and damage the surface.
For the simmer (auxiliary) and semi rapid burners pots should be larger than 12cm in diameter.
The griddle burner may be used with pots 18cm in diameter and above. The wok burner is
primarily designed for woks but may be used with 17-23cm diameter pots with care. A fish
kettle on the griddle burner is not only useful for fish, but for steaming long vegetables like cobs
of corn, asparagus, Chinese broccoli and long beans.