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How To UseYour Appliance
The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric
hot plate (if present) is indicated on each control knob.
Gas Burners
The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most
appropriate one for the diameter of the cookware being
used.
Theburnercan be regulatedwiththe corresonding control
knob by using one of the following settings:
• Off
High
Low
To turn on one of the burners, place a lighted match or
lighter near the burner, press the knob all the way in and
turn in the counter-clockwisedirectiontothe "High" setting.
On those models fitted with a safety device (F), the
knob must be pressed in for about 6 seconds until the
device that keeps the flame lighted warms up.
Onthosemodelsfittedwithan ignitor (D),the"E"ignition
button, identified by the symbol, must first be pressed
and then the corresponding knob pushed all the way in
andturnedin the counter-clockwisedirection to the "High"
setting.
Some models are equipped with an ignition switch
incorporated into the control knob. If this is the case, the
ignitor(D)is present, butnot the "E" switch(the symbol
is located near each knob).
To light a burner, simply press the corresponding knob all
the way in and then turn it in the counter-clockwise
direction to the "High" setting, keeping it pressed in until
the burner lights.
Caution: If the burner accidently goes out, turn off the
gas with the control knob and try to light it again after
waiting at least 1 minute.
To turn off a burner, turn the knob in the clockwise
direction until it stops (it should be on the “•” setting).
Electric Hot Plates (only on certain models)
The hot plates vary in diameter and power: "normal" and
"fast". The latter can be identified by a red boss in the
center of the hot plate itself.
The hot plate can be regulated by turning the
correspondingknob in theclockwiseor counter-clockwise
direction to any one of the 6 different settings:
0Off
1Low
2-5 Medium
6High
Thesection entitled, "PracticalCooking Advise", provides
information on the recommendedsettingsforvarioustypes
of food or cooking processes.
When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off",
the "H" operating light comes on.
Cooktop Broiler (only on certainmodels)
The broiler can be regulated by turning the corresponding
knob in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to any
of the 12 possible settings:
0Off
1Low
2-11 Medium
12 High
When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off",
the "H" operating light comes on.
Ceramic Glass Module (only on certain models)
Thiscooktop isfittedwithdual-ringradiantheating elements
located beneath the glass.It is possible to turn on only the
circularpartoftheelemement(identified bythe letter "A") or
the cooking surface can be enlarged by turning on both "A"
and"B".Toturnonlythe circular"A"element,simplyturn the
knobin theclockwisedirectiontoany oneofthe12available
settings.To add the "B" section, turn the knob to setting 12
andthen clickit into the setting.Thenproceedbyturning
the knob in the counter-clockwise direction to one of the 12
settings.
Thefigureshowstheheatingzones,whichbecomeredwhen
the element is turned on.
A. Circular heating zone;
B. Extended heating zone;
C. Indicator light to show when the cooking zone is above
60°C, even after the heating element has been turned
off.
A
C
B
When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off",
the "H" operating light comes on.
How to KeepYour Cooktop in Shape
Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your
appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply.
To extend the life of the cooktop, it is absolutely
indispensable that it be cleaned carefully and
thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping in mind the
following:
• Theenameled parts andthe glass top,if present, must
be washed with warm water without using abrasive
powders or corrosive substances which could ruin
them;
• The removable parts of the burners should be washed
frequently with warm water and soap, making sure to
remove caked-on substances;
• On cooktops with automatic ignition, the end of the
electronicignitiondevice mustbecleaned carefully and
frequently, making sure that the gas holes are not
clogged;
• Theelectrichobs should be cleaned using a damp cloth
and then rubbed with oil while still warm;
• Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact