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However, when used as a base, it can leave perma-
nent marks on the rangetop or grates. Cookware
properties are a factor in how quickly and evenly heat
is distributed, which affects cooking results. A non-stick
finish has the same characteristics as its base material.
For example, a non-stick finish on aluminum cookware
will take on the properties of aluminum. Always use a
utensil for its intended purpose. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions. Some utensils were not designed to
be used in the oven or on the cooktop. Refer to the
following chart as a guide to the physical properties of
cookware.
Aluminum
• Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cook-
ing tasks.
Cast iron
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or glass-ceramic
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly but unevenly.
• Best results with low to medium heat settings.
Copper
• Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Use low heat settings.
Porcelain enameled steel or cast iron
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
• Heats quickly but unevenly.
• Stainless steel cookware with an aluminum or
copper core or bottom provides even heating.
Operating the cooktop burners
WARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not allow the burner flames to extend
beyond the edge of the pan.
• Turn off all knobs when the range is not in use.
USING THE COOKTOP
CAUTION
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons
could catch fire if placed too close to the flame.
All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are
located together on the front panel. The burner con-
trolled by each knob is shown by a marking on the
bottom left of the knob (see "Control panel"). The
appliance is equipped with an electronic ignition
device that generates small sparks at regular intervals
, necessary for the combustion of the gas.
Simply press the knob and turn it counter-clockwise
until the burner lights. If the burner does not light in the
first 15 seconds, turn the knob to
minutes before trying again.
After lighting, keep the knob pressed in for a few sec-
onds to allow the thermocouple to heat up. The burner
may go out when the knob is released: in this case, the
thermocouple has not heated up sufficiently.
Wait a few moments before repeating the operation
and keep the knob pressed in longer.
IMPORTANT
If it is turned off by accident, a safety device will trip,
shutting off the gas supply, even if the gas tap is
open. Return the knob to
minutes before lighting it again.
To operate the cooktop burners
1. Place your cookware on the burner.
2. PUSH-IN and TURN the cooktop knob to the
(SPARK) position to ignite the burner. You
should hear a clicking sound as the burner
ignites
3. Once the burner is lit, continue to PUSH-IN and
HOLD the knob in the
3-5 seconds.
4. Turn the burner knob to desired operating
position; HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW flame setting.
Note: If the burner goes out in point 3, wait a few
moments and try again. Do not cook with the knob in
the
(SPARK) position.
15
and wait 5
and wait at least 5
(SPARK) position for
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