OperationIgnition of the burnerWarning! Be very careful when you use open fire inkitchen environment. Manufacturer decline anyresponsibility in case misuse of the flameAlways 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 5seconds; 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 ifthe crown and its cap are in correct positions.34211 Burner cap2 Burner crown3 Ignition candle4 ThermocoupleWarning! If the burner does not light after 15seconds, release the control knob, turn it into offposition and try to light the burner again after minimum 1minute.Important! In the absence of electricity you can ignite theburner without electrical device; in this case approach theburner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turnit counter-clockwise to maximum gas release position.If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the controlknob to the off position and try to light the burneragain after minimum 1 minute.The spark generator can start automatically whenyou switch on the mains, after installation or a pow-er cut. It is normal.Turning the burner offTo put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol .Warning! Always turn the flame down or switch it offbefore you remove the pans of the burner.Helpful hints and tipsEnergy savings• If possible, always put the lids on the pans.• When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame tobarely simmer the liquid.Warning! Use pots and pans with bottom applicableto the dimension of burner.Do not use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap itsedges.Burner Diameters of cookwareRapid 180 - 260 mmBurner Diameters of cookwareSemi-rapid 120 - 220 mmAuxiliary 80 - 160 mmWarning! Pots must not enter the control zone.Warning! Make sure pot handles do not protrudeover the front edge of the cooktop and that pots arecentrally positioned on the rings in order to achievemaximum stability and to obtain lower gas consumption.Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings toprevent from spill and injury.8