Ignition
Push in and turn the selected control
knob anticlockwise to the ‘full on’ position
and press the ignition switch (if fitted),
or hold a lighted match or taper to the
burner, until the burner lights. Turn the
control knob to the required setting.
Adjust the burner flame so that it does
not extend over the pan base.
To turn off,
push in the control knob
and turn clockwise until the dot on the
control knob is below the dot on the
facia panel.
To simmer
The simmer position is marked by the
SMALL FLAME
symbol.
Once lit turn the selected control knob
anticlockwise past the
LARGE FLAME
symbol (
FULL ON
) to the
SMALL FLAME
symbol.
You may hear a slight popping noise
when the hob burners are operating
and this is quite normal, but if anything
about the cooker appears unusual,
such as change in flame appearance,
or the operation of controls - seek
expert advice.
Pans
For optimum safety and performance, we
recommend the use of flat bottomed pans
with a base diameter of minimum 100mm
(4”) and maximum 250mm (10”).
Do not use double pans, rim based
pans, old misshapen pans or any pan
which is unstable when placed on a
flat surface.
Position pans over the centre of the
burners, resting on the pan supports.
If positioned off centre, smaller pans
may be unstable.
When cooking with fat or oil, never
leave unattended.
Turn pan handles to a safe position,
so they are out of reach of children,
not overhanging the appliance, and
cannot be caught accidentally.
Commercial simmering aids should
not be used as they create excessive
temperatures that can damage the
surface and may cause a hazard.
Pan supports
Always make sure the pan supports
are replaced correctly, and located in
the hob spillage well.
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