Operation, Maintenance and cleaning, Hob burners – Zanussi GAS HOB User Manual

Page 4: The hob top, Pan supports, The burners

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Operation

Hob Burners

To light a burner:

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turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to

maximum position;

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at the same time push the electric ignition pushbutton

which is marked by a little spark;

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then adjust the flame as required.

If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to

zero, and try again.

To ensure maximum burner efficiency, you should only

use pots and pans with a flat bottom fitting the size of

the burner used (see table).

Burner

minimum

maximum

diameter

diameter

Large (rapid)

180 mm.

260 mm.

Medium (semi-rapid)

120 mm.

220 mm.

Small (Auxiliary)

80 mm.

160 mm.

Maintenance and Cleaning

If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the

recommended size, the flame will spread beyond

the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to

overheat.

As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the

flame so that it will barely keep the liquid

simmering.

Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as

the overheated splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please

contact your local Zanussi Service Centre.

Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried

out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the

electricity supply.
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as

spillage can be removed more easily than if it is

left to cool.

The Hob Top

Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well

wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid

has been added. Avoid the use of the following:

- household detergent and bleaches;

- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;

- steel wool pads;

- bath/sink stain removers.

Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is

recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite

or Bar Keepers Friend is used.

Pan Supports

The pan supports are dishwasher proof. If washing them

by hand, take care when drying them as the enamelling

process occasionally leaves rough edges. If necessay,

remove stubborn stains using a paste cleaner.

The Burners

The burner caps and crowns can be removed for cleaning.

Wash the burner caps and crowns using hot soapy water,

and remove marks with a mild paste cleaner. A well

moistened soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used

with caution, if the marks are particularly difficult to

remove.

After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.

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