Using the hob, Switching on the burners, One touch ignition and safety valve – John Lewis JLRC101 User Manual
Page 16: Manual ignition, Switching off the burners, Suggestions for using the hob burners correctly

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Using the Hob
Before use make sure the Burner caps and 
Pan supports are correctly fitted.
During normal use the cooker will get hot. 
Caution should therefore be used. Do not 
allow children to approach or play with the 
cooker; whenever the hob is in use and in the 
necessary cooling down period, take care to 
position the saucepans in a way that prevents 
burns or overturning.
Switching on the burners
The hob burner control knobs have the following symbols:
The low flame setting is found by turning the control knob 
anti-clockwise all the way. All intermediate settings are 
selected between the high and low flame. The control knob 
cannot be set between high flame and tap closed.
One touch ignition and safety valve
The hob burners are equipped with a "one touch" ignition 
system. To switch on one of the burners, press in the 
appropriate control knob and turn it anti-clockwise to the 
low setting . Hold in the control knob to activate the 
"one touch" ignition. Continue holding the control knob 
in for 10seconds, to allow the safety valve to open.
Should the burner switch off accidentally, the safety 
(thermocouple) valve will close and stop the flow of gas, 
even when the tap is open.
Manual ignition
To manually light one of the burners, press the appropriate
control knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to the low 
setting and use a piezo gas lighter to ignite the gas. 
Adjust the flame and release the knob.
Switching off the burners
At the end of the cooking, return the knob to position .
Suggestions for using the hob 
burners correctly
The diameter of the base of saucepan or frying pan should 
fit the diameter of the burner used (see table below). The 
burner flame must never be wider than the diameter of the 
pan. Always use pans with a flat base. Where possible use pans 
with a lid, as this reduces the level of gas required. Using only 
the required amount of water for vegetables, potatoes, etc, 
will reduce the cooking times.
Burner
Pan Diameter (in cm)
Rapid
from 24 to 26
Semi-rapid
from 16 to 22
Simmer
from 8 to 14
Triple ring
from 16 to 35
tap closed
high flame
low flame
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