4.3 Turning the burner offTo put the flame out, turn the knob tothe off position .WARNING!Always turn the flame downor switch it off before youremove the pans from theburner.5. HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.5.1 CookwareCAUTION!Do not use cast iron pans,potstones, earthenware, grillor toaster plates. Thestainless steel can becometarnished if it is too muchheated.WARNING!Do not put the same pan ontwo burners.WARNING!Do not put unstable ordamaged pots on the burnerto prevent from spill andinjury.CAUTION!Make sure that the bottomsof pots do not stand abovethe control knob, otherwisethe flame heats the controlknob up.CAUTION!Make sure that pot handlesare not above the front edgeof the cooktop.CAUTION!Make sure that the pots areplaced centrally on theburner in order to getmaximum stability and toget lower gas consumption.5.2 Diameters of cookwareUse cookware withdiameters applicable to thesize of burners.Burner Diameter ofcookware (mm)Triple Crown 180 - 260Rapid 120 - 260Semi-rapid (front) 120 - 180Semi-rapid (rear) 120 - 240Auxiliary 80 - 1606. CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.6.1 General information• Clean the hob after each use.• Always use cookware with cleanbottom.• Scratches or dark stains on the surfacehave no effect on how the hoboperates.• Use a special cleaner applicable forthe surface of the hob.• Wash stainless steel parts with water,and then dry them with a soft cloth.6.2 Pan supportsThe pan supports are notresistant to washing in adishwasher. They must bewashed by hand.1. Remove the pan supports to easilyclean the hob.ENGLISH 9