OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IGNITING THE BURNERS
The knob on your gas cooktop controls both ignition and the safety device. Proceed as follows to ignite the
burners:
Press down & turn the knob for the burner you would like to use. Keep the knob strongly pressed in for
approximately 1 second to allow the ignitor to light the gas, and allow the thermocouple to heat up. Release
the knob after approximately 1 second. The flame can be adjusted by turning the knob anti clockwise until it
reaches the desired size. Only turn the knob between the High and Low settings, otherwise the burner will turn
off.
To turn off the burner, push down & rotate the knob around to the ‘Off’ position.
Note: If the burner does not light within 12-15 seconds, turn the control knob back to the ‘Off’ position, and
attempt re-ignition after 1 minute. This will allow any unburned gas to escape from the burner area.
If the burner does not light, firstly check that the cooktop is connected to electricity. If connected ensure that the
gas is turned on and that the electrodes are sparking.
Also ensure that all burner caps are placed correctly on the burner rings.
USING THE BURNERS
For greater efficiency and less gas consumption, use pots and pans with the right diameters for the burners.
Avoid having flames extending out from underneath the pans (refer to the table in the appliance details section
for recommended sizing).
When cooking, always try to use a pot or pan with a flat base. Pots & pans with an uneven or curved base will
cause the burner to run inefficiently and will take longer to cook your food.
Always heat the water to boiling point before placing food items to be cooked. After the water has boiled, the
heat setting can be dropped to maintain the desired cooking temperature. This will speed up the cooking time
and is more efficient.
In the event of a power outage, your gas cooktop can still be used. Press & turn the desired knob to the ‘High’
position and light with a match. Depress the knob after approx 3 seconds and continue to operate the burner.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY VALVES
This safety device automatically closes the gas valve if there is any disruption of the gas flow to the appliance,
or if the gas flame goes out.
CLEANING & STORAGE
CLEANING
Please follow the maintenance & cleaning guidelines below to keep your Omega cooktop in good working
order.
The cooktop should be cleaned regularly with all stains and boil overs being cleaned up. Do not allow stains
and boil overs to become burnt onto the appliance.
Please ensure the cooktop is cold when cleaning, to avoid burns from hot components.
Try to minimise the use of specialized cleaning products. Attempt to clean with soapy water and a sponge. If
this is not successful, a mild cleaner can be used.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scourer type pads to clean the appliance. These can damage the Stainless Steel
finish.
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