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Contents 20 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________ 21 2. POSITIONING OF HOB ___________________________________ 23 3. ELECTRICAL CONNE CTION ______________________________ 25 4. GAS CONNECTION ______________________________________ 26 5. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _______________ 28 6. FINAL OPERATIONS ___________________[...]
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Introduction 21 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 C OOKING HOB. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB. ALSO KE EP THE SERIES OF NOZZLES[...]
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Introduction 22 THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE, W ITH TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND MARKING IS CLEARLY VISIBLE UNDER TH E CASING. THE PLATE ON THE CASING MUST NOT BE REMOVED. BEFORE CONNECTING THE DEVICE, MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS BEEN REGULATED FOR THE TYPE OF GAS THAT WILL FEED IT, CHECKING THE LABEL UNDER THE CASING. DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY [...]
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Instructions for the installer 23 2. POSITIONING OF HOB The following operation r equires buildi ng and/or carpentry work so must be carried out by a competent tradesman. Installation can be carried out on var ious materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are he at resistant (T 90°C). NEVER USE SILICON[...]
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Instructions for the installer 24 In case of installation on a hollow compartment with doors, a separating panel has to be pl aced under the hob. Keep a minim um distance of 10 mm between the bottom of the unit and the pan el surface. The panel has to be easily removable to allow access in th e event of technical service.[...]
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Instructions for the installer 25 3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Make sure that the voltage and capacit y of the power l ine conform to the data shown on the plate locat ed 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 curr ent electrical sys[...]
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Instructions for the installer 26 4. GAS CONNECTION Connection to the gas mains may be made with a rigid copper pipe or with a flexible pipe and conforming to the prov isions defi ned by standard regulations in force. To facilitate connection, fitting A on the r ear of the appliance may be adjusted laterally. For this purpose, loos en hexagon nut B[...]
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Instructions for the installer 27 4.1 Connection to LPG Use a pressure regulator and make the con nection to the tank according to the provisions of stand ard s regulations in force. Make sure that feed pressure conforms to the lev els shown in the table in paragrap h “5.2 Regulation for LPG”. 4.2 Ventilation of rooms The hob may be installed o[...]
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Instructions for the installer 28 5. 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 hob has been inspected for G25 (2L) at a pr essure of 25 mbar. For functioning with other types o f gas the nozzles must be replaced an d the primary air adjusted. To [...]
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Instructions for the installer 29 5.2 Regulation for LPG Loosen screw A and push supp ort B all the way. Use a doub le head wrench to remove nozzle C a nd assemble the suitable on e, following the instructions indicated in the referenc e charts, with respect to the type of gas to use. The screwing t orque of the nozzle sh ould never exceed 3 Nm . R[...]
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Instructions for the installer 30 5.3 Regulation for G25/25 mbar The hob has been inspected for G25 (2L) at a pressure of 25 mbar. To allow the unit to work with this ty pe of gas, perform the sa me operations described in paragraph “5.2 Regu lation for LPG”, but choose the nozzles and regulate the pr imary air for natural gas, as show n in the[...]
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Instructions for the installer 31 6. FINAL OPERA TIONS Having carried out the abov e adjustments, reassemble the appli ance following, backwards, the instructi ons in paragraph “5.1 Removing the hob”. 6.1 Regulation of minimum for natural gas Replace the co mponents on the burner and slide the knobs on the gas tap pins. Light the burner and set[...]
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Instructions for the installer 32 6.3 Arrangement of burners on hob BURNERS 1 Auxiliary 2 Semi-rapid 3 Rapid 4 Double crown 6.4 Lubrication of gas taps After a while, the gas tap may become hard to turn or lock. If this happens, it has to be cleaned inside and re-greased. This must be done by a qualified technician.[...]
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Instructions for the user 33 7. USING THE HOB Before turni ng on the burners, make sure that th e burner rings, caps and grids have b een fitted correctly. In the ultrarapid burner, notch A must be aligned with pin B . 7.1 Ignition of the burners Raised indicat ors make for easier and clearer re ading and use of the controls, each knob being connec[...]
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Instructions for the user 34 7.2 Practical advice for using the burners For better burner performance and minimum gas consumption, flat bottomed, even recipie nts must be used, with covers and proportional in size to the burners (see paragraph “7.3 Diamete r of containers”). To avoid overcooking or damage to the surf ace top while cooking, all [...]
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Instructions for the user 35 8. LEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before any intervention, disconnect the p ower supply of the device. 8.1 Cleaning Clean the cooking top regular ly every time you use it, obviously after it has cooled. 8.1.1 Regular daily cleaning of the hob In order to clean and preserve the su rface, always use specific products only , whic[...]
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Instructions for the user 36 8.2.1 Ignition plugs and safety devices For good functioning of the l ighting ignition plugs a nd the safety devices, keep them very clean. Check frequently and clean w ith a damp cloth when necessary. 8.2.2 The electric element After use, to make sure that the s urfaces are clean and lo ng lasting, the electric element[...]