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may be that the thermocouple has not heated up sufficiently. Wait a few moments and repeat the
operation, keeping the knob pressed for a longer time.
If the burners go out accidentally, a safety device will be tripped, cutting off the gas supply even if the gas
tap is open. In this case, turn the knob to the off position and wait at least 60 seconds before trying to light
the burner again.
7.2 Practical hints for using the hob burners
For better burner efficiency and to minimize gas consumption, use pans with lids and of suitable size for the
burner so that the flames do not reach up the sides of the pan. Once the contents come to boil, turn down
the flame to prevent the liquid from boiling over. To prevent burns or damage to the hob during cooking,
all pans or griddle plates must be placed within the perimeter of the hob. All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms. Take the greatest care when using fats or oils as they may catch fire if overheated. If the flame
accidentally goes out, turn off the control knob and wait at least 60 seconds before trying to relight the
burner.
7.3 Cooking pan diameters
Burner
Minimum pan diameter (mm)
Maximum pan diameter (mm)
Auxiliary 90
160
Semi-rapid 130
180
Fish/Griddle pan
310x140
380x230
Triple ring (Wok)
210
260
8. USING THE OVEN
8.1 Warnings and general advice
When using the oven for the first time, heat it at the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off
any oily residues left by the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant
smells.
WARNING: the gas oven must be lit with the oven door open. The oven is equipped with a safety system
that blocks ignition of the burner if the door is closed. If you make a mistake in the lighting procedure, open
the oven door and wait a few minutes before trying to light it again.
While cooking desserts and vegetables, condensation from the bottom of the door could occur. This is a
natural physical phenonmenon which mainly occurs when preheating has not taken place. To avoid this,
open the door a couple of times while cooking, taking great care.
To prevent the steam from the oven creating problems, open the door in two stages –
approximately 5cm open for 5 seconds, then fully open. Try to minimize the length of
time the door is open to prevent the temperature in the oven falling and ruining the
food.
