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Start-up and use

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 The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric 

hotplate* is shown on every knob.

Gas burners

Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings 

using the corresponding control knob:

●  Off

 Maximum

   Minimum

To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near 

the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the 

corresponding knob anti-clockwise to the maximum setting.

Since  the burner is  fitted with  a  safety device,  the  knob 

should be pressed for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow 

the automatic device keeping the flame alight to heat up.

When using models with an ignition button, light the desired 

burner pressing down the corresponding knob as far as possible 

and turning it anticlockwise towards the maximum setting.

!

 If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control 

knob and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.

To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise 

direction until it stops (when reaches the “●” position).

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efficiently:

•  Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) 

so that the flames do not extend beyond the bottom of 

the cookware.

•  Always use cookware with a flat base and a cover.

•  When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn 

the knob to minimum.

Burner

Rapid (R)

Reduced Rapid (RR)

Semi-Rapid (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Triple Crown (TC)

Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

24 - 26

24 - 26

16 - 20

10 - 14

24 - 26

To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the 

section entitled, “Burner and Nozzle Specifications”.

Precautions and tips

!

 This appliance has been designed and manufactured 

in compliance with international safety standards. The 

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and 

must be read carefully.

General safety

•  This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

•  Gas  appliances  require  regular  air  exchange  to 

maintain efficient operation. When installing the hob, 

follow the instructions provided in the paragraph on 

“Positioning” the appliance.

•  These instructions are only valid for the countries 

whose symbols appear in the manual and on the 

serial number plate.

•  The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the 

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

•  The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in 

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the 

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

•  Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or 

damp hands and feet.

•  The appliance must be used by adults only for the 

preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions 

outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance 

(e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and 

is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable 

for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and 

unreasonable use of the appliance.

•  Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical 

appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts 

of the oven.

•  The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat 

must never be covered.

•  Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“

○

” position 

when the appliance is not in use.

•  When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from 

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

•  Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work 

without having detached the plug from the mains.

•  In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should 

you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs 

carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury 

or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a 

Service Centre (see Assistance).

•  Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards 

the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

•  Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas 

burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

•  Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a 

pan placed on it.

•  Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

•

Remove any liquid from the lid before opening it.

•  The appliance should not be operated by people 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or 

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by 

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These 

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by 

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or 

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation 

of the appliance.