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kept well away.
For safety reasons, we advise
that the instructions provided by the
gas supply company are followed and
that the supply tap is turned off when
the hob is not in use.
Suggestions for using
the burners effectively
* Rapid burners should not be used with
pans that have a small diameter, becau-
se part of the flame will spread away
from the pan, thus reducing performan-
ce significantly. (See fig. 15)
* The burners should not be operated
without there being a pan on them, or
gas will be wasted and the grid will heat
up excessively. The pan should be cove-
red up, in order to save energy.
* When the burners are turned on, they
should not be exposed to strong
draughts. As well as the loss of calorific
power, the flame could go out which
would mean that gas would escape and
could cause an accident. This should be
borne in mind when burners are opera-
ting at their minimum power, especially.
* If the burner makes the pans smoky, or
if the tip of the flame is yellow, the bur-
ner should be cleaned. If this problem
persists after cleaning, contact the Tech-
nical Assistance Service.
* Pans placed on the burners should not
jut out past the edge of the hob, becau-
se the effect of the flame being reflected
from the pan can damage hobs whose
surfaces are not resistent to high tempe-
ratures.
Cleaning and looking
after the burners
* The grids should be cleaned with a non-
abrasive scourer when they have cooled
down.
* The burners - the grooves in particular -
should be cleaned at regular intervals;
they should be put into warm, soapy
water and cleaned with a scourer or a
stiff brush.
* Do not clean the enamel diffusing
covers while they are still hot. Abrasive
products can cause damage: vinegar,
coffee, milk, salty water and tomato juice
that have lengthy contact with the ena-
mel surfaces.
* When cleaning the appliance with the
burners removed, care should be taken
not to allow liquid or other objects to get
into the injector openings.
* When cleaning, do not use products that
can harm aluminium, such as soda, oil, etc.
Note: Whenever you replace a burner,
you should check that all of the parts
are properly in place. A part that is not
in the right place can cause poor com-
bustion and/or overheating.
* Steam-based appliances should not be
used to clean the hob.
Mantaining the VT DUAL.1
Whenever the gas taps are removed, you
should change the washer that is between
the taps and the supply pipe. The burners
are working properly when their flame is
stable and a greeny-blue colour. If the tip
Right
Wrong
fig. 15