Contents 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _____________________ 4 2 POSITIONING OF THE HOB _____________________________________ 6 3 GAS CONNECTION ___________________________________________ 11 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ____________________________________ 12 5 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _____________________ 13 6 FINAL OPERATIONS __________________________________________ 16 7 USING THE HOB______________________________________________ 19 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE___________
Introduction 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKING HOB. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
Introduction THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE, WITH TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKING IS CLEARLY VISIBLE UNDER THE CASING. THE PLATE ON THE CASING MUST NOT BE REMOVED. BEFORE CONNECTING THE DEVICE, MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS BEEN REGULATED FOR THE TYPE OF GAS THAT WILL FEED IT, CHECKING THE LABEL UNDER THE CASING. DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS. DO NOT USE RECIPIENTS OR GRIDDLE PLATES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE EXTERNAL PERIMETER OF THE HOB.
Instructions for the installer 2 POSITIONING OF THE HOB It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by authorised persons. Clearance around the appliance must comply with the requirements of AS5601. The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work so must be carried out by a competent tradesman. Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat resistant (T 90°C). 2.
Instructions for the installer Bracket ‘A’ in the 1st slot Bracket ‘A’ in the 2nd slot Bracket ‘B’ Short sides 2.2 Long sides Fixing 90 cm hobs on 60 cm base unit If a 90 cm hob is to be bracketed to a 60 cm base unit, the 2 central brackets “A” have to be used in addition to the side brackets “B” as shown in the drawing below. The gas connection also has to be turned through 90° in relation to the original position.
Instructions for the installer Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all measures in mm). 2.
Instructions for the installer REQUIREMENTS 1 Overhead clearances – (Measurement A) Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no clearance between the highest part of the hob appliance and a range hood be less than 600 overhead exhaust fan, 750 mm.
Instructions for the installer 3 4 5 2.4 For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64. For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109. Consideration is to be given to window treatments when located near cooking appliances. See Clause 5.3.4. Room ventilation Caution – This hob may only be installed and operated in rooms permanently ventilated in accordance with current regulations.
Instructions for the installer 3 GAS CONNECTION This appliance is suitable for installation with Natural Gas or ULPG (propane). Refer to page 12 for the relevant burner pressure and appropriate injector sizes. When the appliance is to be connected to Natural Gas then the pressure regulator supplied must be fitted to the gas inlet. A test point (for checking the gas pressure) is supplied either with the regulator or as a separate fitting in the case of ULPG (propane) appliances.
Instructions for the installer 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Make sure that the voltage and capacity of the power line conform to the data shown on the plate located under the casing. Do not remove this plate for any reason. The plug on the end of the supply cable and the wall socket must be the same type and conform to the current electrical system regulations. Check that the power line is adequately grounded.
Instructions for the installer 5 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, detach the appliance from the electrical socket. The hob has been adjusted for natural gas at a pressure of 1.0 kPa. For functioning with other types of gas the nozzles must be replaced and the primary air adjusted. To replace the nozzles and regulate the burners, you have to remove the top as described in the following paragraph. 5.1 1. 2. 3. 4.
Instructions for the installer 5.2 1. 2. 3. 5.3 Removing the hob (models with built-in control panel) Remove the knobs, the griddles, the burner caps, the flame caps and the two rear plugs; Remove the screws “A” which fix the burner supports; Raise the hob, sliding it off the ignition plugs and/or the thermocouples and the gas tap rods; Adjustment for ULPG Check that the connection has been made as described in the “Gas connection” section. Undo the screw “D” and push the air regulator “C” fully down.
Instructions for the installer 5.4 Adjustment for natural gas The hob has been adjusted for natural gas at a pressure of 1.0kPa. To allow the unit to work back with this type of gas, after it has been adjusted for ULPG, perform the same operations described in paragraph “5.3 Adjustment for ULPG”, but refer to the following table for the proper injectors. NG – 1.0 kPa Nominal gas Consumption (MJ/h) Injector (mm) Auxiliary 4.8 0.98 Semi-rapid 5.9 1.10 Rapid 8.6 1.25 Rapid large 11.4 1.
Instructions for the installer 6 FINAL OPERATIONS Having carried out the above adjustments, reassemble the appliance following, backwards, the instructions in paragraph “5.1 Removing the control panel / 5.2 Removing the hob”. 6.1 Adjustment of minimum for natural gas Light the burner and take it to the minimum . Remove the gas tap knob and turn the adjustment screw at the side of the tap shaft until there is a regular minimum flame.
Instructions for the installer 6.2 Arrangement of burners on the hob (hobs with separable control panel). 60 cm hobs BURNERS 1. Auxiliary 2. Semirapid r 3. Semirapid l 4. Rapid large 5. Wok 90 cm hobs BURNERS 1. Auxiliary 2. Semirapid 3. Rapid 4. Fish burner 5.
Instructions for the installer 6.3 Arrangement of burners on the hob (hobs with builtin control panel). 60 cm hobs BURNERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.4 Auxiliary Semirapid r Semirapid l Rapid Wok Lubrication of gas taps With time it may happen that the gas taps get blocked and hard to turn. Clean them inside and re-grease them. This operation must be done by an authorised person.
Instructions for the user 7 USING THE HOB Before turning on the burners, make sure that the burner rings, caps and grids have been fitted correctly. In the wok burner, notch A must be aligned with pin B. Grid C provided is intended for use with woks (Chinese pans). Adapter D comes only with open grids models and is intended for use with small sized vessels. 7.1 Ignition of the burners The device is fit with electronic ignition.
Instructions for the user 7.3 Diameter of containers Burners Ø min. and max. (en cm.) Auxiliary 12-14 Semirapid 16-20 Rapid 22-26 Rapid large 22-26 Wok 22-34 Fish burner 7.4 Special oval-shaped vessels Electric elements 7.4.1 Turning on electric elements Hobs may be fitted with an electric element of various diameter. The electric element is controlled by a switch and is turned on by rotating the appropriate knob to the desired position. 7.4.
Instructions for the user WARNING When switching on the electric element for the first time, or if the electric element has not been used for a long time, to remove any humidity from the insulating material it should be dried out by placing the electric element on position 1 for 30 minutes. To use correctly remember to: • Switch the electric element only after having placed the pan on it. • Use flat and thick bottomed pans. • Never use pans which are smaller than the electric element.
Instructions for the user 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the device. 8.1 Cleaning Clean the cooking top regularly every time you use it, obviously after it has cooled. 8.1.1 Regular daily cleaning of the hob In order to clean and preserve the surface, always use specific products only, which do not contain abrasive substances or chlorinebased acid substances.
Instructions for the user 8.2.2 The electric element After use, to make sure that the surfaces are clean and long lasting, the electric element must be treated with specific cleaning products which are available on the market. This necessary operation prevents oxidisation (rust formation). 8.2.3 The cover Clean the glass or steel cover, where mounted, with warm water. Never use abrasive sponges or detergents. Never lower the cover when burners or electric elements are on or still hot. 8.
Instructions for the user 9 PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Each of the following cases is caused by an abnormal operation of the appliance and should be dealt with by a authorised persons: please contact your local dealer or Service Center in case you detect any of these malfunctioning. PROBLEM CAUSE WHAT TO DO The flame is very long with bright yellow tips. Black deposits on the bottom of the pans. Defect of comburent air or incorrect injectors. Burner dirty or flame ports obstructed. Clean the burner.
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