Using The Hob - Smeg PGF96BE Manual

4. USING THE HOB

4.1 Lighting the hob burners
Before lighting the hob burners, check that the flame-spreader crowns are
correctly in place with their respective burner caps, making sure that the holes 1
in the flame-spreaders are aligned with the plugs 3 and thermocouples 2.
To prevent damage to the work top, the hob comes complete with a raised pan
stand 4: This must be placed under pans with a diameter greater than those
indicated in the table in point "4.3 Cookware diameters". In any case, pans with
a diameter greater than 28 cm must be used solely on the central burner.
The pan stand 4 can also be used with woks.
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The burner controlled by each knob is shown next to the knob. The appliance is
equipped with an electrical ignition device. Simply press the knob and turn it
anti-clockwise to the maximum flame symbol
On valved models, once the burner is lit, keep the knob pressed for a few
seconds to give the thermocouple time 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 and repeat the operation, keeping the knob pressed for
longer. This is not necessary on burners that are not equipped with a
thermocouple.
Once the burner is lit, the flame can be adjusted as required. Always check that
the control knobs are in the O (off) position when you finish using the hob.
If the burners should go out accidentally, after about 20 seconds a safety device
will be tripped, cutting off the gas supply, even if the gas tap is open. Turn off the
control knob and wait at least 1 minute before trying to re-light the burner.
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Instructions for the user
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, until the burner lights.