13The hobThe gas hob has different burner sizes to suitdifferent types of cooking.To ensure maximum burner efficiency only usepots and pans with flat bases appropriate to theburner size used.The largest pan, which you should use on anyburner, is 230mm (9") and the smallest panshould not measure less than 100mm (4").Ensure the pan supports are correctly fittedbefore using the hob.To light the hob burnersThe hob ignition works by means of an electric spark systemPush in and hold thecontrol knob, turn theknob to the highestsetting.Press the ignitionbutton immediately.Keep the control knobdepressed for up to 5seconds but no longerthan 10 seconds.When the burner has lit release the control andignition button, adjust the setting as required.If after 10 seconds the burner has not lit, stopoperating the appliance and wait for at least 1minute before attempting a further ignition of theburner.If the ignition button is not pressedimmediately a build up of gas may cause theflame to spread.To turn off any burner Turn the control knob to the off position. This isshown by a 0.