Smeg A3-5 User Manual

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Instructions for the user 
 
6.  USE OF THE COOKING HOB 
 
6.1 Lighting of the cooking hob burners 
 
 
 
 
 
Before lighting the cooking hob burners check that the flame cap crowns 
are properly positioned with their appropriate burner caps: niche A must 
be centred with pin B.  
Grid C should be used with Chinese woks. 
 
 
 
 
 
Each knob corresponds to the burner indicated. The appliance is 
equipped with an electronic lighting device. Just press and turn the knob 
anticlockwise to the maximum flame symbol   until the burner lights. 
Keep the knob pressed for about 2 seconds to let the thermocouple heat 
up. If the burner turns off when the knob is released, it means that the 
thermocouple isn’t hot enough. Repeat ignition and keep the knob 
pressed longer.  
 
 
 
 
If the burners turn off accidentally, a safety device will trip after about 20 
seconds to cut off gas flow (even with the gas tap open). 
 
 
6.2 Practical advice for using the cooking hob burners 
 
For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered 
containers that are proportional in size to the burner to prevent the flame 
from licking the sides (see paragraph “6.3 Diameter of containers”). 
When water reaches the boiling point, lower the flame so that it doesn’t 
overflow. To avoid burns or damage to the hob, all recipients or griddle 
plates must be placed within the perimeter of the cooking hob. All 
containers have to have a flat and smooth bottom. When using fats or 
oils, be extremely careful that they don’t overheat and catch fire.  
If the flame accidentally goes out, turn off the control knob and wait at 
least 1 minute before trying to re-light the burner. 
 
 
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