Please visit our website where you can subscribe and request such things as invitations to future cooking classes and gourmet recipes. Go to and fill in the subscription details. You will find that the clean lines and modern look of your Blanco Cooktop blends perfectly with your kitchen decor. It is easy to use and performs to a high standard. Blanco also makes a range of products that will enhance your kitchen such as ovens, rangehoods, dishwashers, microwaves, sinks and taps. There are models to complement your new Blanco Cooktop. Of course we make every effort to ensure that our products meet all your requirements, and our Customer Relations department is at your disposal, to answer your questions and to listen to all your suggestions (see back cover of manual). Please complete the warranty section of this manual and keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Retain all documents relating to the purchase of this products. Blanco is committed to providing increasingly efficient products that are easy to use, respect the environment and are attractive and reliable. BLANCO MODELS: BCGC74 - BCGC52 CRYSTAL GLASS COOKTOP MOD.: ....................... We ask that you carefully read the instructions within this booklet to enable you to abtain quality results from the outset. The appliance must be installed only by an authorised person in compliance with the instructions provided. The manufacturer declines all responsability for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage property. The appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. Any other use (eg heating rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer declines all responsability for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in this handbook due to printing or transcription errors. The designs in the figures are purely indicative. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make any modifications to the products as may be considered necessary, useful or in the interests of the user, without jeopardizing the main functional and safety features on the products themselves. If your cooktop requires service, please contact your local customer service centre or your nearest Blanco agent listed at the back of this booklet. COD. 01019GG - 18.07.2006 DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES Natural U-LPG 1 Ultra rapid gas burner of 11.9 MJ 11.9 MJ 2 Semirapid gas burner of 6.3 MJ 6.3 MJ 3 Auxiliary gas burner of 3.6 MJ 3.6 MJ 4 Cast iron trivet 1 burner 5 Cast iron trivet 2 burner 6 Cast iron trivet 3 burner 7 Burner control knobs Attention: this appliance has been manufactured for domestic use only and is for use by private persons. 2 USE 1) BURNERS A diagram is screen-printed above each knob on the front panel. This diagram indicates to which burner the knob in question corresponds. After having opened the gas mains or gas bottle tap, light the burners as described below: -Manual ignition Push and turn the knob corresponding to the required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then place a lighted match near the burner. -Electrical ignition Push and turn the knob corresponding to the required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then depress and release the ignition button. -Automatic electrical ignition Push and turn the knob corresponding to the required burner in an anticlockwise direction until it reaches the full on position (large flame fig. 1), then depress the knob. -Lighting burners equipped with flame failure device The knobs of burners equipped with flame failure device must be turned in an anticlockwise direction until they reach the full on position (large flame fig. 1) and come to a stop. Now depress the knob in question and repeat the previously indicated operations. Keep the knob depressed for about 10 seconds once the burner has ignited. Note: you are advised not to try and light a burner if the flame divider (Burner Cap) is not correctly placed. In the event of burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least 1 minute. HOW TO USE THE BURNERS In order to achieve maximum efficiency with the least possible gas consumption: -Use adequate pans for each burner (consult the following table and fig. 2). -When the pan comes to the boil, set the knob to the reduced rate position (small flame fig. 1). -Always place a lid on the pans. Burners Power ratings Pan O in cm Natural U-LPG Ultra rapid 11.9 MJ 11.9 MJ 22 . 28 Semirapid 6.3 MJ 6.3 MJ 16 . 18 Auxiliary 3.6 MJ 3.6 MJ 10 . 14 WARNINGS: -Burners with flame failure device may only be ignited when the relative knob has been set to the Full on position (large flame fig. 1). -Matches can be used to ignite the burners in a blackout. -Never le...