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PAGE 1 OF 16 You can rely on Defy. To simplif y DHG 121 AND DHG 122 Gas HOB CONTENT Introduction Unpacking Know your product Safety compliance with lo cal requirements Installation Electrical connectio n Gas connection T emporary installation Gas nozzle, hose & clamp fixing Check for leaks If you smell gas Using the hob Flame failure - safet y [...]
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PAGE 2 OF 16 Congratulations on the purchase of th is quality appliance. W e trust that you will enj oy many y ears of tro uble free us e. Important: Read these instructions for use car eful ly so as to familiarize yourself w ith the appliance before connecting it to it s gas container . Keep these inst ructions for future r efere nce. This book wi[...]
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PAGE 3 OF 16 Permanent installa tion. Important information for the us er . The appliance may only be installed by a r egistered LP Gas install er . All r egi ster ed installers are issued with a card carrying their r egistration number . Ask to be sho wn this card before allowing the installation to commence and ma ke a note of the installer QCC n[...]
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PAGE 4 OF 16 The necessary installa tion instructions, including gas an d electrical connections are described below . They must be carried out by qual ified personnel in accordance with curre nt and local regulations, since an installation by an unqualified person m ay constitute a hazard. The manufacturer d eclines liability for injury to persons[...]
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PAGE 5 OF 16 Electrical connection This appliance must be earthe d and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect installation or electrical connection. The mains supply must correspond with the data specified on the rating plate located on the base of the hob. • The Gas h ob requires an electri c[...]
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PAGE 6 OF 16 H o b g a s p ip e G a s k e t G a s k e t C o p p e r p i p e A l t e r n a t i v e s F le x i b l e h o s e a n d h o s e c l a m p Check for gas leaks • Check for gas leaks after in stallation and whenev er a new or re-filled gas cylinder is used for the first time. • Never use a naked flame to check for gas leaks • Ensure tha[...]
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PAGE 7 OF 16 Using the hob Operating the gas burners • T o s witch the burn er on, push down on the relevan t control knob and then tu rn it to th e left. (counter clockwise) to the large flame symbol • A spark is created and the gas ig nites. • Keep the kno b depressed for an additional 3 to 5 seconds to engage the s afety system. • If the[...]
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PAGE 8 OF 16 Flame adjustment Should you find it necessary , the flame may be ad- justed as follows: • Remove the burner knobs (push on type) • Light the burners and adjust the mini mum flame by turning the adjustment screw clock wise to decrease and anti-clockwise to in crease it. • The adjustment screw driver is sup plied with the accessori[...]
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PAGE 9 OF 16 Cleaning continued BURNER BODY BURNER CAP FLAME FAILURE SENSOR IGNITION ELECTRODE • Carefully align the hole in the burner body with the flame failure sensor. • Gently lower the burner body into position. • Centralise and level the burner cap onto the burner body. ( The burner cap must be positioned so that it rests centrally on [...]
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PAGE 10 OF 16 Condition Action Notes and comments Requires routine cleaning Mild detergent solution ap- plied with soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and wipe dry . If possible use warm to hand -hot water . A 5% addition of ammonia is beneficial. Finger prints Pre-treat finger marks with alcohol or an organic sol- vent. Follow immediately with routine cle[...]
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PAGE 11 OF 16 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with r educed physical, sensory o r mental capabiliti es, or lack of experien ce and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or i nstruction concerning use of the appli ance by a person r esponsible for their safety . Child r en should be supervis ed to [...]
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PAGE 12 OF 16 T echnical specifications II 2H3 + (G20= 2.0 kPa ..G30=2.8—3.0/3.7 kPa) 2.0 kPa 2.8-3.0/3.7 kPa The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and illustrati ons in this book are subject to change witho ut notice. 1. AUXILIARY BUR NER 2. SEMI-RAPID BURNERS 3. RAPID BURNER 4. TRIPLE CROWN BURNER CONTR[...]
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PAGE 13 OF 16 • Check house fuses or trip switches. • Check the wall plu g by plugging another small appl iance into the wall socket. • Check that there is ga s in the cylinder and that the valve is open. • Smoke and smell may be emitted fo r the first few hours of use. This is normal and is no cause for concern. • When metals heat up the[...]
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PAGE 14 OF 16 Other areas are serv iced by over 200 authorised age nts. Consult the nearest re gional Service Centre for deta ils. Defy Service Centres If you hav e followed t he instructions and still have a problem, contact the near- est De fy Service Centre. The y will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualif ied techn[...]
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PAGE 15 OF 16 This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance d escribed on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance. The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a p[...]
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PAGE 16 OF 16 Please register your product a t www .defy .co.za For future reference, record the listed information in the space below . The Serial number may be found at the base of the hob SERIAL NUMBER: .. DA TE OF PURCHASE: ?[...]