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* Rapid burners should not be used with
pans that have a small diameter, becau-
se part of the flame will spread away from
the pan, thus reducing performance sig-
nificantly (see figure 5).
* The burners should not be operated
without there being a pan on them, or gas
will be wasted and the grid will heat up
excessively. The pan should be covered
up, in order to save energy.
* When the burners are in operation, they
ought not to be exposed to strong
draughts, because as well as losing
calorific power, there is the danger of the
flame going out, which would lead to gas
escaping - except on hobs with the
safety feature - and could cause an acci-
dent. This point is particularly important
when the burners are operating at their
minimum power.
* If the burner makes the pans smoky, or
if the tip of the flame is yellow, the bur-
ner should be cleaned. If this anomaly
persists, you should contact the Techni-
cal Assistance Service.
* Griddles and grills should not be used to
cook on a low heat - they can damage
the hob.
* Cast iron plates should not be used on
the grid, because they reflect too much
heat onto the hob.
* Pans placed on the burners should not jut
out past the edge of the hob, because the
effect of the flame being reflected from the
pan can damage hobs whose surfaces
are not resistent to high temperatures.
* The grids should be cleaned with a non-
abrasive scourer when they have cooled
down.
* The burners - the grooves in particular -
should be cleaned at regular intervals;
they should be put into warm, soapy
water and cleaned with a scourer or a
stiff brush.
* Do not clean the enamel diffusing
covers while they are still hot. Abrasive
products can cause damage: vinegar,
coffee, milk, salt water and tomato juice
that remain on the enamel surfaces for a
long period of time.
fig. 6
Diffusing cover
Diffusing crown
Injector
Injector holder
Suggestions for using the
burners effectively
fig. 5
Right
Wrong
Cleaning and care
of the burners
