Contents 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _____________________ 4 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL – OUR ENVIROMENTAL CARE _______ 7 3 POSITIONING OF THE HOB _____________________________________ 8 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ___________________________________ 13 5 GAS CONNECTION ___________________________________________ 14 6 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS_____________________ 16 7 FINAL OPERATIONS __________________________________________ 19 8 USING THE HOB ___________________________
Precautions for Safety and Use 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.
Precautions for Safety and Use IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION, CARRY OUT A QUICK TEST ON THE APPLIANCE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED LATER IN THIS MANUAL. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.
Precautions for Safety and Use THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY SUPERVISED BY A RESPONSIBLE PERSON TO ENSURE THEY CAN USE THE APPLIANCE SAFELY. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. DO NOT SPRAY ANY SPRAY PRODUCTS NEAR THE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT USE SPRAY PRODUCTS WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.
Instructions for disposal 2 ENVIROMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Our product's packing is made of non-polluting materials, which are therefore compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations. Do not discard the packaging or any part of it, or leave it unattended.
Instructions for the Installer 3 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). 3.
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Instructions for the Installer Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all measures in mm). A B C D 60 cm hob 35 65 30 80 3.
Instructions for the Installer REQUIREMENTS 1. Overhead clearances – (Measurement A) Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the clearance between the highest part of the highest burner of the cooking appliance and a range hood be less than 600 mm or, for an overhead exhaust fan, 750 mm.
Instructions for the Installer NOTES 1. Requirement 3 does not apply to a freestanding or elevated cooking appliance which is designed to prevent flames or the cooking vessels from extending beyond the periphery of the appliance. 2. The ‘cooking surface area’ is defined as that part of the appliance 3. where cooking normally takes place and does not include those parts of the appliance containing control knobs. 4. For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64. 5. For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109. 6.
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 GAS CONNECTION This appliance is suitable for installation with Natural Gas or ULPG (propane/butane). Refer to page 17 and 18 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/butane) appliances.
Instructions for the Installer 5.1 Connection to liquid gas Use a pressure regulator and make the connection on the gas cylinder following the guidelines established by the regulations in force. Make sure that the feed pressure complies with the values indicated in the table at point “5.3 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”. 5.2 Room ventilation Caution – This hob may only be installed and operated in rooms permanently ventilated in accordance with current regulations. Refer to AS/NZS5601. 5.
Instructions for the Installer 6 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, disconnect 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. 6.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 6.2 1. 2. 3. 6.
Instructions for the Installer Undo the screw “D” and push the air regulator “C” fully down. Use a spanner to remove the nozzles “B” and fit those of suitable type following the instructions given in the tables for bottled gas ULPG 2.75 kPa. The nozzle must not be tightened to a torque of over 3 Nm. ULPG – 2.75 kPa Burner Auxiliary Semi rapid Rapid Rapid Large Fish Pan Wok 6.4 Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) 4.8 5.9 8.6 9.5 9.5 15.0 Injector (mm) 0.60 0.65 0.78 0.85 0.85 1.
Instructions for the Installer 6.5 Regulation of primary air (60 cm. hob) Referred to distance “X” in mm. NG Burner 1.0 kPa ULPG 2.75 KpA Auxiliary (1) 20 3.5 Semirapid (2 - 3) Wok (5) 3 4 3 5 6.6 Regulation of primary air (90 cm. hob) Burner Referred to distance “X” in mm. NG ULPG 1.0 kPa 2.75 KpA Auxiliary (1) 6 3.5 Semirapid (2) 3 8 Rapid large (3) 5 2 Fish burner (4) 5 5 Wok (5) 4 15 To identify the burners on your hob, refer to the drawings in point “6.
Instructions for the Installer 7 FINAL OPERATIONS Having carried out the above adjustments, reassemble the appliance following, backwards, the instructions in paragraph “6.1 Removing the separable control panel / 6.2 Removing the hob”. 7.1 Regulation 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 90 cm. hob BURNERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.3 Auxiliary Semirapid Rapid Fish burner Wok Arrangement of the burners on the hob (Hob with built-in control panel). 60 cm. hob BURNERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.4 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 8 USING THE HOB Before turning on the burners, make sure that the burner rings, caps and grids have been fitted correctly. In the ultrarapid 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. 8.1 Ignition of the burners The device is fit with electronic ignition.
Instructions for the user 8.3 Diameter of the pans Burners Ø min. and max. (en cm.) Auxiliary 12-14 Semirapid 16-20 Rapid medio 22-26 Rapid large 22-26 Ultrarapid 22-26 Fish burner 8.4 Special oval-shaped vessels Electric elements 8.4.1 Turning on electric elements Hobs may be fitted with an electric element of varying diameter. The electric element is controlled by a switch and is turned on by rotating the appropriate knob to the desired position. 8.4.
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 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Never use a steam jet to clean the appliance. Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the device. All servicing and maintenance are to be completed by the manufacturer’s authorised personnel only. 9.1 Cleaning Clean the cooking top regularly every time you use it, obviously after it has cooled. 9.1.
Instructions for the user 9.2 Cleaning of cooking hob components CAUTION: do not wash these components in a dishwasher. In normal use of the hob, the stainless steel burner caps and panstands tend to be burnished by the high temperature. Clean these parts using very fine abrasive sponges or similar commercial products. Then use a specific paste polish to restore the steel’s shine. Your local authorised after-sales technician is able to supply professional products for appliance cleaning and care.
Instructions for the user 9.2.4 Preventive maintenance This appliance does not need any special maintenance. However, a few simple operations have to be carried out periodically to prevent malfunctioning: Burners: the burners must be cleaned periodically to ensure correct combustion; make sure that all the openings and flame ports are clean and free of obstacles, and that the burners rest firmly on their supports. Gas connection: the gas connection must be checked periodically.
Instructions for the user 9.3 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 The flame is very long with bright yellow tips. Black deposits on the bottom of the pans. The flame is very short and noisy. The flame moves away from the burner ports.
