Zanussi ZGL62IT - Manual (Page 8)

Operation
Ignition of the burner
Warning! Be very careful when you use open fire in
kitchen environment. Manufacturer decline any
responsibility in case misuse of the flame
Always light the burner before you put cookware.
To light the burner:
1. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the maxi-
mum position ( ) and push it down.
2. Keep the control knob pushed for approximately 5
seconds; this will let thermocouple to warm up. If not,
the gas supply will be interrupted.
3. Adjust the flame after it is regular.
If after some tries the burner does not light, check if
the crown and its cap are in correct positions.
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1 Burner cap
2 Burner crown
3 Ignition candle
4 Thermocouple
Warning! If the burner does not light after 15
seconds, release the control knob, turn it into off
position and try to light the burner again after minimum 1
minute.
Important! In the absence of electricity you can ignite the
burner without electrical device; in this case approach the
burner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turn
it counter-clockwise to maximum gas release position.
If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the control
knob to the off position and try to light the burner
again after minimum 1 minute.
The spark generator can start automatically when
you switch on the mains, after installation or a pow-
er cut. It is normal.
Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol .
Warning! Always turn the flame down or switch it off
before you remove the pans of the burner.
Helpful hints and tips
Energy savings
• If possible, always put the lids on the pans.
• When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame to
barely simmer the liquid.
Warning! Use pots and pans with bottom applicable
to the dimension of burner.
Do not use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap its
edges.
Burner Diameters of cookware
Rapid 180 - 260 mm
Burner Diameters of cookware
Semi-rapid 120 - 220 mm
Auxiliary 80 - 160 mm
Warning! Pots must not enter the control zone.
Warning! Make sure pot handles do not protrude
over the front edge of the cooktop and that pots are
centrally positioned on the rings in order to achieve
maximum stability and to obtain lower gas consumption.
Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings to
prevent from spill and injury.
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