10
If you close the lid of the
appliance while any of the
hotplate burners are lit, the gas
will go out. This is because it
would be dangerous if the
burners stayed on when the lid
was closed.
Always use the control knob to
turn off a burner. Do not use the
lid as a cut-off device. This will
only cut off the gas when the lid
is closed. The gas will flow
again when the lid is opened.
To turn off any burner
1. Turn the control knob to the off position.
This is shown by a large dot.
When lighting any burner, ensure
that it is lit before you leave the
appliance.
When turning off a burner, ensure
the flame has gone out before
leaving the appliance.
In the event of the burner flames
being accidentally extinguished,
turn off the burner control and do
not attempt to re-ignite the burner
for at least 1 min.
Things to note
If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob
burner turn all the hob controls off and make
sure the burner parts have been replaced
correctly.
Hints and tips
•
Do not
overfill pans or they will boil
over.
•
Do not
use pans with very heavy
handles which cause the pan to tip.
•
The hob surface should be allowed to
cool before closing the lid.
Do not use the lid as a work
surface or chopping board. This
could damage the glass and
reduce its strength.
Place pans on the centre of the
burners.
Position pans so the handles
cannot be accidentally knocked or
overhang the appliance.
Lift pans on and off the pan
supports.
Do not slide them across the hob.
•
Any spillage should be removed from
the lid before opening.
•
Do not
leave accidental spillage on
the hob or removable parts. The
spillage should be wiped up and the
parts washed and carefully dried as
soon as the hob, pan supports and
burner parts are cool enough to touch.
•
A flat based Wok will stand stable on
the pan supports. If you use a round
Wok with a collar support, the collar
must be the open wirework type
otherwise the performance of the
burner will be affected.
Take care to avoid burns and
scalds when reaching across
the hotplate.
Take extra care when deep fat
frying, do not cover the pan with
a lid. Do not leave a pan
unattended. If the pan catches
fire, leave it where it is and turn
off all controls. Place a damp
cloth or a fitting lid over the pan
to smother the flames. Never
put water on the fire. Leave to
cool for 30 minutes.
