RG70 Gas Hob User Guide & Installation & Service Instructions U109926 - 04
Contents 1. Before You Start... 1 2. Hob Overview 3 3. Cleaning Your Hob 5 4. Troubleshooting 7 5. Installation 8 6. Conversion to LPG Gas 12 7. Circuit Diagram 13 8. Technical Data 14 9.
1. Before You Start... DocNo.011-0001 - Introduction gas Personal Safety Thank you for buying a Rangemaster hob. It should give you many years trouble-free cooking if installed and operated correctly. It is important that you read this section before you start, particularly if you have not used a gas hob before. This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Using it for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
Take care that no water seeps into the appliance. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for hotplate cooking; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature. Cleaning In the interests of hygiene and safety, the hob should be kept clean at all times as a build up of fats and other foodstuffs could result in a fire. Clean only the parts listed in this guide. Clean with caution.
2. Hob Overview DocNo.021-0002 - Overview RG70 gas Fig.2-1 ArtNo.316-0006 RG70 hob The diagram by each of the control knobs indicates which burner that knob operates (Fig.2-1). Each burner has a special Flame Safety Device (FSD) that stops the flow of gas if the flame goes out. Fig.2-2 To light a burner, push in and turn the associated control knob counter-clockwise (Fig.2-2) to the ‘high’ position indicated by the large flame symbol [].
Pans and kettles with concave bases or down-turned base rims should not be used (Fig.2-5). Fig.2-5 Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, are NOT recommended. They will reduce burner performance and could damage the pan supports (Fig.2-6). ArtNo.311-0002 Pan with rim You should also avoid using unstable and misshapen pans that may tilt easily, and pans with a very small base diameter, e.g. milk pans, single egg poachers (Fig.2-7). The minimum recommended pan diameter is 120 mm.
3. Cleaning Your Hob • DocNo.041-0002 - Cleaning gas 5-element Essential Information Fig.3-1 Allow the cooker to cool and then isolate the electricity supply before carrying out any thorough cleaning. A Never use paint solvents, washing soda, caustic nn cleaners, biological powders, bleach, chlorine based bleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt. C Do not mix different cleaning products – they may react together with hazardous results.
Part Finish Hotplate top Cleaning Table Recommended cleaning method Stainless steel or glass Hot soapy water and a soft cloth. remove stubborn stains gently with a nylon scourer. Pan supports Enamel coated cast iron Cif cream cleaner and a nylon scourer; dishwasher. Burner caps Enamel Cif cream cleaner and a nylon scourer; dishwasher. ArtNo.050-0009 Cleaning table 1 Burner heads Aluminium Refer to the cleaning tables (Table 3-1 and Table 3-2) for details on cleaning the hob.
4. Troubleshooting If there is an installation problem and I don’t get my original installer to come back to fix it, who pays? You do. Service organisations will charge for their callouts if they are correcting work carried out by your original installer. Therefore, it’s in your own interest to keep track of this installer so that you can contact them as required. Hotplate ignition or hotplate burners faulty Is the power on? If not, there maybe something wrong with the power supply.
INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished. 5. Installation DocNo.061-0002 - Installation - RG70 gas hob Dear Installer • Before you start your installation, please complete the details BELOW.
INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished. You will need the following equipment to complete the hob installation satisfactorily: 720 • Gas Pressure tester • Flexible gas hose • Multimeter You will also need the following tools: 1. Electric drill 2. Jigsaw 3. Steel tape measure 4. Cross head screwdriver 5. Pencil 6. Adjustable spanner 7. Sharp knife Fig.
INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished. No part of the pipe must be able to touch parts the temperature of which exceeds 75 °C. • The pipe must not be pulled or twisted, throttled or tightly bent. • It must not come into contact with sharp edges or corners. • It must be easy to inspect the entire pipe length in order to check its state of wear. • The pipe must be replaced within the date stamped on the pipe itself. If in doubt, contact your supplier.
INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished. Electrical Connections Fig.5-4 This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician to comply with the relevant Institute of Electrical Engineers (I.E.E.) regulations and also the local electricity supply company requirements. Hob Worktop 30 mm WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. nn Note: All external wiring must comply with the IEE Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
WARNING – SERVICING TO BE CARRIED OUT ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON Disconnect from electricity and gas before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished. 6. Conversion to LPG Gas Check in the ‘Technical Data’ section at the back of the instructions that the cooker is convertible to the gas you want to use. Fig.6-1 This conversion must be performed by a suitably nn competent person, in accordance with these instructions and with the local supply company requirements.
7. Circuit Diagram N L A ArtNo.
8. Technical Data The hob is an independent Class 3 built-in unit. This hob is category II2H3+. It is supplied set for group H natural gas. A conversion kit from NG to LP gas is packed with the hob. INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the user. DATA BADGE LOCATION: Base of the hob. COUNTRY OF DESTINATION: GB, IE. Gas Electric Natural Gas 20mbar Butane 29mbar Propane 37mbar 230 / 400 V 50 Hz See appliance data badge for test pressures.
9. Warranty/After Sales Service If consultation or technical assistance is needed, please provide the local authorised service agent with the purchase invoice and the product code/serial number. The 2 years free maintenance for the operation of the appliance started from the date of purchase of this product. Any cosmetic damage to the appliance must be reported within 90 days of delivery. For in-warranty service please call: 0845 6035312. For general enquiries please call: 0870 7895107.
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