Lighting the applianceThe system works by means of an electric spark system. Details aboutthe plug are given in 'General Information'.HotplateTo light1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down.2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol(highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. Whenthe burner has lit release the button.Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up ofgas may cause the flame to spread.Please note : If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn allthe hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner partshave been replaced correctly.Z C G 7 9 0 24For your safetyIf you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplateburners are lit the gas will go out. This is because it would bedangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid was closed.Always use the control knob to turn off a burner. Do not usethe lid as a cut-off device. This will only cut off the gas whenthe lid is closed. The gas will flow again when the lid isopened.Lighting the applianceFRONT LEFTFor your safetyIn the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished,turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burnerfor at least 1 min.