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Start-up and use
! The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is shown
on every knob.
Gas burners
Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the
corresponding control knob:
● O
Maximum
Minimum
To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at
the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob anti-clockwise
to the maximum setting.
Since the burner is tted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed
for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow the automatic device keeping the
ame alight to heat up.
When using models with an ignition button, light the desired burner pressing
down the corresponding knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise
towards the maximum setting.
! If a ame is accidentally extinguished, turn o the control knob and wait for
at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.
To switch o the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops
(when reaches the “●” position).
Practical advice on using the burners
To ensure the burners operate eciently:
• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the ames
do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
• Always use cookware with a at base and a cover.
• When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.
Rapid (R)
Semi Rapid (S)
Auxiliary (A)
Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14
Burner
To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, “Burner
and Nozzle Specications”.
Electric hotplates
The corresponding knob may be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise and set
to six dierent positions:
Normal or Fast PlateSetting
Off
Minimum power
Intermediate powers
Maximum power
0
1
2-5
6
When the selector knob is in any position other than the o position, the ‘on’
light comes on.
Practical advice on using the electric hotplates
To avoid heat loss and damage to the hotplates, use pans with a at base,
whose diameter is no less than that of the hotplate itself.
Setting
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Normal or Fast Plate
Off
Cooking vegetables, fish
Cooking patatoes (using steam) soups,
chickpeas, beans.
Continuing the cooking of large quantities of
food, minestrone.
For roasting (average)
For roasting (above average)
For browning and reaching a boil in a short time
! Before using the hotplates for the rst time, you should heat them at maximum
temperature for approximately 4 minutes, without placing any pans on them.
During this initial stage, their protective coating hardens and reaches its
maximum resistance.
Precautions and tips
! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with
international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety
reasons and must be read carefully.
General safety
• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.
• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to maintain ecient
operation. When installing the hob, follow the instructions provided
in the paragraph on “Positioning” the appliance.
• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols
appear in the manual and on the serial number plate.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is
extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and
feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food,
in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper
use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.
• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not
come into contact with the hot parts of the oven.
• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat must never be
covered.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“○” position when the appliance
is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket,
do not pull on the cable.
• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having detached
the plug from the mains.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
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