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Control knobs on the front panel
The knobs for using the gas hob are found on the control
panel. The regulation knobs should be turned in anti-
clockwise direction until the small flame symbol, and
vice-versa for the larger symbol.
Symbols
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No gas supply
Maximum gas supply
Minimum gas supply
Ignition of gas burners
To ignite a burner, before positioning the saucepan,
hold a flame near the burner, push the corresponding
knob in completely and turn in an anticlockwise direction
to the maximum position; upon ignition regulate the
flame as required.
Remember that a wide-bottomed pan allows a faster
cooking than a narrow one.
Always use pots which properly fit what you have to
cook.
Particularly make sure that the pans are not too small
for liquids, since these could easily overflow.
Moreover, the pans should not be too large for a faster
cooking. In fact, grease and juices may spread on the
bottom and burn easily.
It is better to use non-openable moulds for baking cakes.
In fact, an openable mould lets juices and sugar leak
through, falling on the bottom of the oven and
consequently burning on the bottom of the baking tray,
making cleaning difficult.
Avoid putting plastic-handled pans in the oven as they
are not heat-proof.
You should use oans with the right diameter to fit the
burner, in order to make the most out of it, thus reducing
gas consumption as in Fig. 1.
It is also advisable to cover any boiling casserole and,
as soon as the liquid starts boiling, lower the flame
enough to keep the boiling point.
Using the hob
In models provided with automatic ignition
, use the
appropriate switch marked by a small spark ( ), push
the corresponding knob in completely and turn in an
anticlockwise direction to the maximum position; upon
ignition regulate the flame as required.
If after a few attempts the burner does not ignite, check
that the baffle and its cap are correctly positioned.
To interrupt the supply of gas, turn the knob in a
clockwise direction to the position " ".
During cooking, when using fats or oils, take
particular care as they can, when over-
heated, self-ignite.
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Hints and tips
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