The gas hob, Using the hob – Electrolux EKM6044 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.