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Basic operation
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Accessories
Description
Use
Additional wok grid
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Only use on the multi-crown burner.
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Always use for cookware with a rounded
base, griddle plates and clay casserole
dishes.
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Recommended in order to extend the ser-
vice life of the appliance.
Additional espresso maker
grid
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Only use on the burner with the lowest
power setting.
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Use with cookware with a diameter smal-
ler than 12.
Simmer cap
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Secure this above the economy burner
cap.
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Use only with the lowest power setting of
the burner.
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Place the cookware on the pan support,
never directly on the simmer cap.
Simmer plate
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For cooking on a low heat.
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Use the economy burner or the standard-
output burner. If there are several stand-
ard-output burners, it is preferable to use
the rear or front-right burner.
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Place it on the pan support with the
bumps facing up – never place it directly
on the burner.
6 Basic operation
6.1 Igniting a gas burner
The hob has automatic ignition of the burners.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Escaping gas may ignite.
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If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, turn
the control knob to the "Off" position and open the
door or window in the room. Wait at least one
minute before igniting the burner again.
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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 one
minute.
ATTENTION!
If you turn the control knob directly between position
and 1, malfunctions may occur.
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For this reason, never turn directly from position
to position 1 or vice versa.
1.
Press the control knob for the selected burner and
turn it anti-clockwise to the highest level.
Keep the control knob pressed in.
a
For all of the burners, sparks are generated and the
flame ignites.
2.
Wait a few seconds and release the control knob.
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3.
Turn the control knob to the required position.
4.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to
the off position and repeat the steps described
above. This time, hold the control knob down for
longer (up to 10 seconds).
Note:
Take the following information into account to ensure
that the appliance works correctly:
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The burner parts →
must be inserted correctly.
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Do not swap the burner caps around.
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It is important to keep the appliance clean. Clean
the ignition plugs regularly with a small, non-metallic
brush. Take care to prevent the ignition plugs from
suffering any heavy knocks.
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The burner holes and grooves must be clean to en-
sure a correct flame.
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"Cleaning the burners", Page 10
6.2 Safety system
The safety system (thermocouple) interrupts the flow of
gas if the burners accidentally go out. To ignite the
burner, you must activate the system that enables the
gas flow.
1.
Ignite the burner without releasing the control knob.
a
The flame ignites.
2.
Press and hold the control knob for a further four
seconds.
6.3 Igniting a gas burner manually
In the event of a power cut, you can light the burners
manually.
1.
Press the control knob for the selected burner and
turn it anti-clockwise to the highest level.
2.
Hold a lighter or a flame (lighter, match, etc.)
against the burner.
