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Hotpoint GF640 manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for Installation and Use Gas Hob Model GF640 - GF 641[...]

  • Page 2

    2 CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Hob How to use your Hob Practical Advice Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Electrical Connection Characteristics of Burners and Nozzels After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8-10 11 12 14 15 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book [...]

  • Page 3

    3 Y our new hob is guaranteed* and will giv e lasting ser vice. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and re[...]

  • Page 4

    4 For Y our Safety AL W A YS: - make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of saf ely . - check the soundness of the appliance after it has been unpacked. - make sure you understand the controls before using the appliance. - keep children away from the appliance during use. - take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls. - ma[...]

  • Page 5

    5 D F A B C E A. Gas Burners B. Pan Support for Cookware C. Control Knobs for Gas Burners D. Ignitor for Gas Burners E. Ignition Button for Gas Burner s (only on cer tain models) F. Flame Failure Device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the deliv er y of gas to the burner . G. Semi Rapid Burner H. R[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Practical Advise on Using the Burners For best performance, follow these general guidelines: • Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) in order to prevent the flame from reaching the sides of the pot or pan; • Alwasy use cookware with a flat bottom and keep the lid on; • When the contents come to a boil, turn the knob to &q[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting If the burner does not remain on when set to "Low". Check to make sure that: • The gas holes are not clogged. • There are no draughts near the cooking surface. • The minimum has been adjusted correctly (see Installation section, "Minimum Regulation"). If the cookware is not stable. Check[...]

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    8 Installation The following instructions are intended for the installer so that the installation and maintenance procedures may be followed in the most professional and expert manner possible. Important: Disconnect the appliance from the electrical suppl y before performing any maintenance or repair. Positioning the Hob Impor tant: this unit ma y [...]

  • Page 9

    9 Gas Connection for the Hob The hob should be connected to the gas supply by an authorized installer. During installation of this product it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply from the appliance for the convenience of any subsequent removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the gas mains or liquid gas tanks mu[...]

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    10 Adapting the Hob for Different Types of Gas To adapt the hob to a different type of gas than that for which it was designed, (see the sticker under the hob or on the packaging), the burner nozzles must be changed, as follows: • Remove the pan supports and slide the burners out of the cooktop . • Unscre w the nozzles using a 7mm socket wrench[...]

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    11 Electrical Connection Electrical connection WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The hob is designed to work with alternating current, the supply voltage and frequency indicated on the rating plate (situated under the hob). Make sure that the local supply voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate. Connecting the supply[...]

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    12 Characteristic of the burners and nozzles T a bl e 1 Liquid G a s N a tur a l G a s Burner Diameter (mm) Thermal P ower kW (p .c.s.*) By-pass 1/100 (mm) Noz zle 1/100 Flow* g/h Noz zle r 1/100 Flow* l/h Nom. Red . (1 ) (mm) *** ** (mm) Fa s t (Large) (R ) 100 3.00 0.7 41 39 86 218 214 116 286 Reduced F ast (RR) 100 2.60 0.70 41 39 80 189 186 110[...]

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    13 Notes[...]

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    GB 14 "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replace[...]

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    GB 15 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, w[...]

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    0 9 -200 5 P a r t n o . FP162 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Irela[...]