Instructions for the User
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13. USING THE HOB
13.1 Gas hob
Before lighting the hob burners, check that the flame-spreader crowns are correctly in place with their
respective burner caps, making sure that the holes
A
in the flame-spreaders are aligned with the plugs
and thermocouples.
13.1.1 Electronic lighting of the burners
Next to each knob the corresponding burner is indicated (see “the control panel” on page 46). To light
the flame, simply push down and turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction to the minimum flame
setting
. To adjust the flame, turn the knob to the zone between the maximum (
) and minimum
(
) settings. To turn off the burner, turn the knob to the OFF position.
If no spark is produced when any of the burner control knobs is pressed, it may be necessary to replace
the power battery.
For instructions on this operation see paragraph “12.1 Insertion and replacement of the battery”).
If the battery is new but no spark is generated, do not attempt to use the appliance and contact the
nearest authorised service centre.
After lighting, keep the knob pressed down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up. The
burner may go out when the knob is released: in this case, the thermocouple has not heated up
sufficiently. Wait a few moments and repeat the operation keeping the knob pressed for a longer time.
This is not necessary on burners that are not equipped with thermocouple. Once the burner is lit, the
flame can be adjusted as needed. Always check that the control knobs are in the (off) position when
you finish using the hob.
If the burners should go out accidentally, after about 20 seconds a safety device will be tripped, cutting
off the gas supply, even if the gas tap is open. In this case, turn the knob to the OFF position and wait at
least 60 seconds before trying to light the burner again.
13.2 Practical tips for using the burners
For better burner efficiency and to minimise gas consumption, use pans with a flat, smooth base and a
lid that have a suitable size for the burner, thus avoiding that the flames reach the sides of the pan (see
point “13.3 Pan diameters”). Once the contents come to the boil, turn down the flame far enough to
prevent the liquid from boiling over.
To prevent burns or damage to the hob during cooking, all pans or griddle plates must be placed inside
the perimeter of the hob.
Take the greatest care when using fats or oils since they may catch fire if overheated.
