Hotpoint GE640X manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    HOB GE640X GE640TX GE641TX Contents Installation, 2-5 Positioning Gas connection Burner and nozzle specifications Data plate Electrical connection, 6 Description of the appliance, 7 Overall view Start-up and use, 8 Practical advice on using the burners Precautions and tips, 9 General safety Disposal Recycling & Disposal Information Maintenance [...]

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    GB 2 ! The installation instructions for cooking ranges shall include a recommendation that such appliances should not be placed adjacent to a door access to minimise the likelihood of persons using the door making contact with pans on the hob surface. ! Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains[...]

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    GB 3 Hook fastening diagram Hooking position Hooking position for top H=20 mm for top H=30 mm Front Hooking position Back for top H=40 mm ! Use the hooks contained in the accessory pack  Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a wooden panel must be installed as insulation. This must be placed at a minimum distance of 20 mm fr[...]

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    GB 4  Setting the burners to minimum: 1. Turn the tap to the low flame position. 2. Remove the knob and adjust the adjustment screw, which is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the flame is small but steady. 3. Having adjusted the flame to the required low setting, while the burner is alight, quickly change the position of the knob from[...]

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    GB 5 Burner and nozzle specifications T able 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas Burner Diameter (mm) Thermal Power kW (p .c.s .* ) Thermal Power kW (p .c.s .* ) By-pass 1/100 (mm) Nozzle 1/100 Flow* g/h Thermal Power kW (p .c.s .* ) Nozzle 1/100 Flow* g/h Red. Nom. (mm) (mm) *** ** Nom. (mm) Fast (Large) (R) 100 0,70 3,00 41 86 218 214 3,00 116 286 Reduced F[...]

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    GB 6 Electrical Connection Power supply voltage and frequency: 220-240V a.c. 50/60Hz. ! The supply cable must be positioned so that it never reaches at any point a temperature 50°C higher than the room temperature. The cable must be routed away from the rear vents. Should you require it, you may use a longer cable, however, you must ensure that th[...]

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    GB 7 Description of the appliance Overall view SAFETY DEVICES * Ignition for GAS BURNERS * * Only available on certain models.  GAS BURNERS differ in size and power. Use the diameter of the cookware to choose the most appropriate burner to cook with.  Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS adjust the power or the size of the flame.  GAS BURNER igni[...]

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    GB 8 ! The position of the corresponding gas burner is shown on every knob. Gas burners Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the corresponding control knob:  Off Maximum Minimum To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob [...]

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    GB 9 Precautions and tips ! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. General safety  This is a class 3 built-in appliance.  Gas appliances require regular air exchange to maintain efficient operation. [...]

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    GB 10 Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Cleaning the appliance ! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair. ! Never use ste[...]

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    GB 11 Troubleshooting It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before calling the service centre for assistance, check if anything can be done. First, check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies, and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open. Problem The burner does [...]

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    GB 12 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure yo[...]

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    GB 13 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, [...]

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    GB 14 Notes[...]

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    GB 15 Notes[...]

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    GB 16 Notes 09/2005 - 195053075.01 XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES[...]