Gas burners en7ÄGas burnersGas bur ner s Switching on manually1. Press the control knob for the selected burner andturn it anticlockwise to the highest power setting.2. Hold an igniter or a naked flame (such as a lighter ora match) against the burner.Automatic ignitionIf the hob has automatic ignition (ignition plugs):1. Press the control knob for the selected burner andturn it anticlockwise to the highest power level.While the control knob is held down, all the burnerswill generate sparks and the ³ symbol will appearon the display. The flame ignites. Wait a fewseconds.2. Release the control knob.3. Turn the control knob to the required position.If the burner does not ignite, switch it off and repeat thesteps described above. This time, hold the control knobdown for longer (up to 10 seconds).:Warning – Risk of deflagration!If the flame does not ignite after 10 seconds, switch offthe burner and open a window or the door to the room.Wait at least one minute before switching the burner onagain.Note: It is important to keep the appliance clean. If theignition plugs are dirty, this may cause ignitionproblems. Clean the ignition plugs regularly with asmall, non-metallic brush. Take care to prevent theignition plugs from suffering any heavy knocks.Safety systemYour hob is equipped with a safety system(thermocouple) that cuts off the gas when the burnersare accidentally switched off.To ensure that this device is active:1. Switch on the burner as usual.2. Without releasing the control knob, press and hold itdown firmly for 4 seconds after lighting the flame.Switching off a burnerTurn the control knob clockwise to position 0. The ‹symbol will appear in the display and the residual heatindicator will appear after a few seconds.A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound(thud) will be produced. This is not a fault - this meansthat the safety device is no longer operating.WarningsIt is normal to hear a soft whistling noise while theburner is operating.When first used, it is normal for the burner to give offodours. This does not pose any risk and does notindicate a malfunction. They will disappear in time.An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused bythe presence of dust in the atmosphere, spilt liquids,etc.If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, switchoff the burner operating control knob and do not try torelight it for at least 1 minute.JSettings table and tipsSet t i ngs t abl e and t i ps Suitable pansThe cookware must not overhang the edge of the hob.Instructions for useNote: When using certain pots or pans, a slight andtemporary deformation of the steel cooking surface mayoccur. This is normal and does not affect thefunctionality of the appliance.The following recommendations can help you saveenergy and avoid damaging your cookware:Burner Minimum diame-ter of the cook-ware baseMaximum diame-ter of the cookwarebaseWok burner 22 cm 30 cmHigh-output burner 20 cm 26 cmStandard-output burner 14 cm 22 cmEconomy burner 12 cm 16 cmUse pans which are theright size for each burner.Do not use small pans onlarge burners. The flamemust not touch the sides ofthe pan.Do not use damaged pans,which do not sit evenly onthe hob. Pans may tip over.Only use pans with a thick,flat base.Do not cook without using alid and make sure the lid isproperly fitted. This wastesenergy.Always centre the pan overthe burner, not to one side.Otherwise it could tip over.Do not place large pans onthe burners near the controlknobs. These may bedamaged by the very hightemperatures.