• Wash stainless steel parts with water, and
then dry them with a soft cloth.
•Thepansupportsare not dishwasher
proof. They must be washed by hand.
• The enamel coating occasionally can have
rough edges, so be careful when you wash
the pan supports by hand and dry them. If
necessary, remove stubborn stains with a
paste cleaner.
• Make sure you position the pan supports
correctly after cleaning.
• To make the burners work correctly, make
sure that the arms of the pan supports are in
the centre of the burner.
•Be very careful when you replace the
pan supports to prevent the hob top
from damage.
After cleaning, dry the appliance with a soft
cloth.
Removing the dirt:
1. – Remove immediately: melting plastic,
plastic foil, and food containing sugar.
–Stop the appliance and let it cool
down before you clean: limescale rings,
water rings, fat stains, shiny metallic
discolorations. Use a special cleaner
applicable for surface of hob.
2. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth
and some detergent.
3. At the end rub the appliance dry with
a clean cloth.
The stainless steel can become tarnished if it
is too much heated. Refer to this you must not
cook with potstones, earthenware pans or cast
iron plates.
Cleaning of the spark plug
This feature is obtained through a ceramic ig-
nition candle with a metal electrode. Keep
these components well clean to prevent diffi-
cult lighting and check that the burner crown
holes are not obstructed.
Periodic maintenance
Periodically speak your local Service Force
Centre to check the conditions of the gas sup-
ply pipe and the pressure adjuster, if fitted.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is no spark when lighting
the gas
• There is no electrical supply • Make sure that the unit is con-
nected and the electrical sup-
ply is switched on.
• Control the fuse. If the fuse is
released more than one time,
refer to a qualified electrician.
• Burner cap and crown are
placed uneven
• Make sure that the burner cap
and crown are in correct posi-
tions.
The flame is blow out immediately
after ignition
• Thermocouple is not heated
sufficient
• After lightning the flame, keep
the knob pushed for equal or
less than 10 seconds.
The gas ring burns unevenly • Burner crown is blocked with
food residues
• Make sure that the injector is
not blocked and the burner
crown is clear of food particles.
If there is a fault, first try to find a solution to
the problem yourself. If you cannot find a solu-
tion to the problem yourself, speak your dealer
or the local Service Force Centre.
If you operated the appliance incorrectly,
or the installation was not carried out by a
registered engineer, the visit from the custom-
er service technician or dealer may not take
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