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HOB BURNERS
To light a burner, turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to the
maximum position (
), then push it down to ignite the burner.
Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down for about 5 seconds. This
will allow the "thermocouple" to be heated and the safety device to be
switched off, otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted. Then,
check the flame is regular and adjust it as required.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try
again.
When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is
quite normal for the spark generator to be activated automatically.
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
Double-crown (ultra-rapid)
180 mm.
260 mm.
Large (rapid)
180 mm.
260 mm.
Medium (semi-rapid)
120 mm.
220 mm.
Small (Auxiliary)
80 mm.
160 mm.
Operation
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As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely
keep the liquid simmering.
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.
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 AEG-
Electrolux Service Force Centre.
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