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Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE ________________ 4 2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE _________________________ 7 3. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPE S OF GAS _______________ 13 4. FINAL OPERATIONS _____________________________________ 14 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTRO LS ____________________________ 16 6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB ______________[...]
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Introduction 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PR OPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN A N ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTR UCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE COOKER. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES OF NOZZLE S SUPPLIED. IN[...]
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Introduction DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ON A RAISED PLATFORM. DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN. DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY S MOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE COOKI NG HOB GRIDS. DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OR BROILERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER PERIMETER OF THE HOB. THE APPLIA[...]
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Instructions for the installer 7 2. INST ALLA TION OF THE APPLIANCE It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by authorised persons . Clearance around the cooker must comply with the requirements of AS5601. 2.1 Electrical connection Make sure that the power line vo ltag e matches the specifications indicated on the rating plate l ocat ed [...]
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Instructions for the installer 8 Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all measures in mm). A 110 B 760 C 150 D 170[...]
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Instructions for the installer 9 2.2 Gas connection This appliance is suitable for install ation with Natural Gas or ULPG (propane). Refer to page 12 for the relevant burner pressure and appropriate injector sizes. When the applianc e is to be connected to Natural Gas then the pressure regu lator supplied must b e fitted to the gas inlet. A test po[...]
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Instructions for the installer 10 2.3 Room ventilation Caution – This cooker may only be installed and oper ated in rooms permanently ventilated in accordance with current reg ulations. For proper operation of a gas a ppliance it is essential for the air necessary for combustion of the gas to be able to flow naturally int o the room. Air must flo[...]
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Instructions for the installer 11 REQUIREMENTS 1 Overhead clearances – (Measureme nt A ) Range hoods and exhaust fans shall b e installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Howev er, in no case shall the clearance between the hi ghest part of the hob of the cooking appliance and a range hood be less than 600 mm or, for an overh[...]
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Instructions for the installer 12 2.5 Instruction for wall fixing 1) Fix the screw to the wall and hook the chain ( B ); 2) Hook the chain to the hole positio ned at the rear of the cooker by the gas pipe ( A ); 3) Once the chain is in position, push the cooker agai nst the wall; 4) The height of the scr ew hole from floor level must n ot exceed 80[...]
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Instructions for the installer 13 3. AD APT A TION T O DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, detach the appliance from the electrical socket. The cooker hob is set for natural gas G20 (2H) at a pressure of 1.0 kPa. In the case of functioni ng with other types of gas the bu rner nozzles must be changed and the mi[...]
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Instructions for the installer 14 3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristic s table Burner ULPG ( PROPANE ) – 2.75 KPa Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) Injector (mm) Auxiliary 3.9 0.54 Semi rapid 6.3 0.68 Rapid 10.8 0.88 WOK 12.8 1.00 Burner NG – 1.0 KPa Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) Injector (mm) Auxiliary 3.7 0.90 Semi rapid 6.5 1.20 Rapid 10.9 1.5[...]
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Instructions for the installer 15 4.1 Adjustment of minimum for natural gas Light the burne r and take it to the mi nimum . Remove the gas tap knob and turn the adjustment screw inside or at the side of the tap shaft (depending on the model) u ntil there is a regular minimum flame. Replac e the knob and check burner flame st ability: (rapidly turni[...]
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Instructions for the user 16 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 5.1 Front control panel All the cooker controls and co mmands are o n the front panel. The user has only to press the central k ey for 1 - 2 seconds to enable use of the oven on first use or after a power blackout. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS BACK LEFT BURNER BACK RIGHT BURNER FRONT LEFT BURNER FRO[...]
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Instructions for the user 17 THERMOSTAT KNOB (OVENS) Selection of cooking temperature is carr ied out by turning th e knob clockwise to the requi red temperature, between 50 ° and 250 °C. The tell-tale light comes on to indicate that the oven is warming up. When it goes out it means that the required temperature has been reached. Regular flashi n[...]
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Instructions for the user 18 5.2 Electronic Analogue Clock LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-MINDER BUTTON AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OF F TIMING BUTTON TIME SETTING AND RESET VALUE DECREASE BUTTON VALUE INCREASE BUTTON 5.2.1 Setting the time When the oven is used for the first time, or after a power blackout, the display flashes on a nd off at regular intervals. Pre[...]
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Instructions for the user 19 5.2.2 Minute-minder This function does not stop cookin g but just triggers the beeps. - When the key is pressed the display illuminates, appearing as s hown in figure 1; - Press the 1 or keys within 6/7 seconds to set the minute-minder. W henever a key is pressed, 1 outside segment, representing 1 cooking minute wi ll l[...]
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Instructions for the user 20 5.2.3 Programming Cooking duration time: the 2 nd button can be used to set t he cooking time. Before setting it, tu rn the thermostat to the cooking temperature of choice and the function selector knob to any setting. To set the cooking time, proceed as follows: - Press the key for 1/2 seconds; the p ointer will move t[...]
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Instructions for the user 21 Cooking start: as well as setting a c ooking duration time, the user can also set the cooking start time (up to 12 hours after the current time). To set the cooking start/end time, proceed as follows. - Set the cooking duration time as described in the previous point. - Within 6/7 seconds after the last time the or keys[...]
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Instructions for the user 22 6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB 6.1 Lighting of the cooking hob burners Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame caps are in the correct position and that their burner c aps are in place, making sure that the holes A in the flame caps correspond to the spar k plugs and thermocouples. Grid B should be used with Chi[...]
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Instructions for the user 23 7. USE OF THE O VENS 7.1 Warnings and general advice Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature (250°C) lo ng enough to burn any manufacturing oily residues which could give the food a b ad taste. The user has only to press the central ke y for 1 - 2 seconds to enable use of the ov en [...]
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Instructions for the user 24 Never open the storage compartment when the oven is on and still h ot. The temperature inside may be very high.[...]
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Instructions for the user 25 8. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. Oven grill: for cooking food o n plates, small cakes, roasts or food requiring light grilli ng. Plate grill: for placing above plate for cooking foods that might drip. Oven plate: useful for catchin g fat from foo[...]
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Instructions for the user 26 9. COOKING HINTS In fan-assisted mode preheating s hould be carried o ut at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This consi derably shortens cooking times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking results. Keep the oven door closed during cooki ng 9.1 Traditional cooking (main and auxiliary oven[...]
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Instructions for the user 27 9.2 Hot-air cooking (main oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 250°C This system is suitable fo r cooking on several leve ls, including different types of food (fish, meat etc.), with out the tastes and smells mingling. Air circulation in the oven ensur es a uniform distribution of heat. Pre-he[...]
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Instructions for the user 28 Permits rapid browning of foods. You are advised to place the pan in the highest guide. For short-term cooking of small quantities, plac e the grid in the third guide from the bottom. For long-term cookin g and grills, put the grid in the lowest guide in accord ance with the size of the pieces. Make sure that the oven d[...]
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Instructions for the user 29 THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 250°C Ideal for pastries and c akes with wet covering and little sugar and damp desserts in moulds. Excellent results can also be achieved in completing cooking at the bottom and wit h dishes requiring heat in the lower area in particular. The plate is best inserted at bottom lev[...]
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Instructions for the user 30 9.7 Spit cooking (auxiliary oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH AT MAXIMUM This type of cooking is only for the auxiliary oven . Use it for sma ll size pieces. Prepare the spit with the fo od, blocking fo rk screws A . Insert frame B into the third guide from the bottom. Remove handl e D and position the spit shaft [...]
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Instructions for the user 31 10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 Cleaning stainless steel Before performing any operations requirin g access to powered parts, switch off the power supply to the machine. To keep stainless steel in good cond ition it should be cleaned regularl y after use. Let it cool first. 10.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning To clean and [...]
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Instructions for the user 32 10.2.2 Burner caps, flame cap crow ns and burners To facilitate cleaning, caps, flame cap crowns, and burners are al l removable. To remove the flame s eparating crown of the fish hob, loosen the two screws expos ed after having removed the cap. Wash all parts with warm water an d non-abrasive detergent taking c are to [...]
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Instructions for the user 33 For easier cleaning, the stor age drawer underneath the oven can be completely removed. Pull it right out and raise the front (as for an ordinary draw er). On some models, on ce the drawer h as been pulle d completel y out the two tabs have to be pushed up as shown in the diagram, after which the drawer can be removed f[...]
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Instructions for the user 34 10.3.4 Assembling the self-cleaning liners 1. Remove all accessories from the oven; 2. Remove the side grilles (fig.1); 3. Extract the side liners “ F ” and “ G ”(fig. 2); 4. Remove the back pa nel “ A ” after undoing the thread ed ring-nut “ C ” (fig. 2). 5. Reassemble the panels, restoring them to th e[...]
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Instructions for the user 35 11. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE Ovens periodically require small mai ntenance interventions or replacement of parts subject to wear and tear such as gask ets, electric bulbs etc. Specific instructions fo r each interventio n of this type appear below. Before performing any operat ions requiring access to powered parts, [...]
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Instructions for the user 36 11.2 Removing the door Open the door completely and fit the pins ( supplied) into the holes from the inside. Close the door t o an angle of about 45°, lift i t and remove it from its seat. To replace, fit the hinges into the grooves provided, then lower the door until it comes to rest and extract the pins. If the pins [...]
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Instructions for the user 37 11.5 Preventive maintenance This appliance do es not need any special maintenanc e. However, a few simple operations have to be carri ed out periodically to prevent malfunctioning: Burners: the burners must be cleaned periodical ly to ensure correct combustion; make sure that all the openings and flame ports are clean a[...]
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