EnGLiSH 8Do not let the burner flame extendbeyond the edge of the pan.important: when the hob is in use, the entirehob area may become hot.- To ignite one of the burners, turn therelative knob anti-clockwise to themaximum flame setting.- Press the knob against the control panelto ignite the burner.- After the burner has ignited, keep theknob pressed for about 5-10 seconds toallow proper device operation.This burner safety device shuts off the gassupply to the burner if the flame goes outaccidentally (because of sudden draught, aninterruption in the gas delivery, boiling overof liquids, etc.).- The knob must not be pressed formore than 15 sec. If, after that time haselapsed, the burner does not remain lit,wait at least one minute before trying tolight it again.nOTE: should particular local conditionsof the delivered gas make the ignition ofburner difficult, it is advisable to repeatthe operation with the knob turned to smallflame setting.The burner might go out when the knob isreleased. This means that the safety devicehas not warmed up enough. In thiscase, repeat the operations describedabove.Daily useThis hob has burners of different diameters.For better burner performance, please stickto the following rules:- Use pots and pans with bottoms thesame width as that of the burners orslightly larger (see following table).- Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.- Use the correct amount of waterfor cooking foods and keep the potcovered.- Make sure pots on the grates do notprotrude beyond the edge of the hob.iMPORTAnT: improper use of the grids canresult in damage to the hob: do not positionthe grids upside down or slide them acrossthe hob. Do not use:- Cast iron griddles, ollar stones,terracotta pots and pans.- Heat diffusers such as metal mesh, orany other types.- Two burners simultaneously for onereceptacle (e.g. fish kettle).Helpful hints and tipsBurner Pot ØRapid from 24 to 26 cmSemi-rapid from 16 to 24 cmAuxiliary from 8 to 14 cm