12HOTPLATEThe hotplate has one dual control wok burner, one large high speed burner, three normal simmering burners andone small simmering burner. The dual control wok burner consists of a smaller inner and a larger outer burnerthat can operate either together or separately. Use of the two burners together with large pans on maximumsetting gives a very high input and reduces cooking times with respect to conventional burners. Use of the twoburners together provides a more uniform distribution of heat on the bottom of the pan. Cookware of all sizescan be used above the dual control wok burner. or small pans it is recommended that only the inner burner isused.The knob situated below the symbol on the fascia panel operates the outer burner.The knob situated below the symbol on the fascia panel operates the inner burner.The two normal simmering burners on the right hand side of the hotplate are oval in form and can be turnedthrough 90°. This makes the hotplate more flexible in how it can be used.or cooking fish or heating oval cookware use the two burners with their longest sides at 90° to the front of thehotplate.When using the griddle or for heating rectangular, square or large cookware use the two burners with theirlongest sides parallel to the front of the hotplate.or medium size cookware use any of the two burners in any orientation.All pans should be placed centrally over the burners.TO USE THE HOTPLATE1. Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise to thelarge flame symbol. Continue to press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas. When operating the dualcontrol burner there is a separate control knob for the inner and outer burners.2. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting. Only turn the control knob between the large flamesymbol and the small flame symbol for adjusting the setting.3. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the O position.DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable.DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.Each burner is fitted with a spark ignitor for lighting the gas. To ensure rapid lighting of the burners every timethey are used, the ignitors must be kept clean and dry. Remove any food spillage or cleaning materials fromthe ignitor using a small nylon brush such as a tooth brush. Access to the ignitor can be achieved by lifting offthe loose burner parts carefully when the burners are cool.In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner controls and do not attemptto re-ignite the burners for at least 1 minute.If aluminium based pans are used, a silvery deposit may appear on the top edge of the pan support fingers.See 'Care and Cleaning' section for cleaning information.