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Use and Maintenance
The thermocouple sends an electric signal to the
tap which identifies whether the burner has a
flame. During ignition, the tap should be held down
for at least 5 seconds, until the thermocouple has
heated up and can send a satisfactory electric
signal to the tap. Should the burner go out, the
absence of a flame is detected by the
thermocouple, which makes the safety tap cut off
the flow of gas.
Suggestions for using the burners
effectively
Rapid burners should not be used with pans
that have a small diameter, because part of the
flame will spread away from the pan, thus
reducing performance significantly.
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 covered up, in order to
save energy.
When the burners are in operation, they ought
not to be exposed to strong draughts, because
as well as losing calorific power, there is the
danger of the flame going out, which would
lead to gas escaping - except on hobs with the
safety feature - and could cause an accident.
This point is particularly important when the
burners are operating at their minimum power.
If the burner makes the pans smoky, or if the
tip of the flame is yellow, the burner should be
cleaned. If this anomaly persists, you should
contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Griddles and grills should not be used to cook
on a low heat - they can damage the hob.
Cast iron plates should not be used on the
grid, because they reflect too much heat onto
the hob.
Pans placed on the burners should not jut out
past the edge of the hob, because the effect of
the flame being reflected from the pan can
damage hobs whose surfaces are not resistent
to high temperatures.
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
enamel surfaces.
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