User Manual

10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
Hob control elements
Gas valve closed
Ignition
Maximum power
Minimum power
Ignition and operation of
the burners
User’s instructions
This appliance must be used for the purpose it was designed for, i.e. domestic cooking.
Any other use is considered to be improper and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer will accept no liability for any damage caused by improper, incorrect
or irrational use.
Using the burners
• If the burners are not used for several days, wait a few seconds before lighting them
in order to release any air from the pipes.
• As the cook top burners are fitted with an automatic ignition, to light them simply press
and turn the handle to the small star. The appliance uses a spark ignition generator.
• If the flame does not ignite within five seconds, turn the knob back to the 0 position
and repeat the procedure; if the electric ignition should not work due to a power failure
or damp spark plugs, the gas can also be ignited using a match or a gas lighter.
• For models with a safety tap (which interrupt the gas flow should the flame
accidentally go out) the burners are ignited as described above, but ensure the knob
is pressed in for 5 to 6 seconds after the flame has ignited. After this time, which
gives the safety device enough time to cut-in, the flame will be on permanently.
• The flame can then be set between the maximum and minimum level. Any setting
between 0 and the large flame is not recommended, as the flame is not stable in this
interval and may be extinguished.
WARNING: once the cook top has been cleaned, ensure that the burners are
firmly in their seats and do not interfere with the igniter.
To get the best from the burners, use flat-bottomed pots with a diameter suited to the
burner being used.
For smaller diameter pots and pans (coffee and tea pots, etc.), the power of the burner
being used has to be regulated in order to ensure that the flame laps the bottom of the
pot without spilling over. Do not use pots with concave or convex bottoms.
WARNING: if the burner flame is extinguished accidentally, turn off the knob and
leave it for at least one minute before trying to re-ignite it.
• To extinguish the flame and close the burner gas supply, rotate the control knob to the
‘OFF’ position (
).
CAUTION: The gas cooking appliance use may cause heat, humidity and products of
combustion in the room where is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated
especially when the appliance is in use: keep open any natural ventilation holes or
install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the hob is in use. Young children should
be kept away.
CAUTION: This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must not be used for other
purposes, for example room heating.