The gas hob, Using the hob – INSIGHT 51 EKM6047 User Manual

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THE GAS HOB

USING THE HOB

The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit
different types of cooking:
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots
and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner
size used.
Larger burner (Rapid or triple crown where
applicable) - use a large pan for food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday
cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods
such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner
is 230mm (9"). The base of the smallest pan should
not measure less than 100mm (4").

Ensure the pan supports are correctly
fitted before using the hob.

TO LIGHT THE HOB BURNERS

The hob ignition works by means of an electric spark
system.
1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hob when the

lid is down.

2. Push in and turn the control knob to the left to

the highest setting. This is shown by a large
flame symbol. Press the ignition button
immediately.

3. When the burner has lit release the control and

ignition button, adjust the setting as required.

Warning: If the ignition button is not
pressed immediately a build up of gas
may cause the flame to spread.

If you close the lid of the appliance while
any of the hotplate burners are lit, the gas
will go out. This is because it would be
dangerous if the burners stayed on when
the lid was closed.

Always use the control knob to turn off a
burner. Do not use the lid as a cut-off
device. This will only cut off the gas
when the lid is closed. The gas will flow
again when the lid is opened.

TO TURN OFF ANY BURNER

1. Turn the control knob to the off position.

When lighting any burner, ensure that it
is lit before you leave the appliance.

When turning off a burner, ensure the
flame has gone out before leaving the
appliance.

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