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A. Gas Burners
B. Support Grid for Cookware
C. Control Knobs for Gas Burners
D. Ignitor for Gas Burners
E. Ignition Button for Gas Burners
F. Safety Device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes
out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the delivery of gas
to the burner.
How To Use Your Appliance
Close-up View
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.
The burner can be regulated with the 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-clockwise direction to the "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.
On those models fitted with an ignitor (D), the "E" ignition
button, identified by the symbol, must first be pressed
and then the corresponding knob pushed all the way in and
turned in the counter-clockwise direction 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, but not 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).
Congratualtions on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. We recommend
that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Thank you.
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:
· Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.
• The enameled parts and the 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 electronic
ignition device must be cleaned carefully and frequently,
making sure that the gas holes are not clogged;
• The electric hobs 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 with
highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents (containing
phosphorous) for an extended period of time. It is
How to Keep Your Cooktop in Shape
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