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LIGHTING THE BURNERS
To ignite the burner, the following instructions are to be followed:
1) Press in the corresponding knob and turn counter-clockwise to the full flame position
marked by the
symbol (fig. 4.1) and hold the knob in until the flame has been lit.
In the case of a mains failure light the burner with a match or lighted taper.
2) Wait about ten seconds after the gas lighting before releasing the knob (starting time
for the valve).
3) Adjust the gas valve to the desired power.
Important
If the burner flame should go out for some reason, the safety valve will automatically
stop the gas flow.
To re-light the burner, return the knob to the closed
0
position,
wait for at least 1 minute
and then repeat the lighting procedure.
If your local gas supply makes it difficult to light the burner with the knob set to maxi-
mum, set the knob to minimum and repeat the operation.
CHOICE OF THE BURNER
On the control panel, near each knob, there is a diagram that indicates which burner is
controlled by that knob.
Select the burner that is most suitable for the diameter and capacity of the pan to be
used.
As an indication, the burners and the pans must be used in the following way:
It is important that the base diameter of the pot is at least the same diameter as the
burner ring to obtain an efficient heat transfer.
Always position pans centrally over the burners.
Adjust the size of the flame so that it does not lick up the side of the pan.
Position pan handles so that they cannot be accidentally knocked.
Fig. 4.2
BURNERS
POT DIAMETER
Auxiliary
12 - 14 cm
Semi-rapid
16 - 24 cm
Rapid
24 - 26 cm
Triple-ring
26 - 28 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases
