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17 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PRODUCT DESCRIPT ION AND SYMBOLS USING THE BURNERS PRACTICAL ADVICE ON USING THE HOB POSITIONING THE PAN SU PPORTS AND WOK SUPPORT HOOD AND CABINETRY CLEARANCES (MM) INJECTOR TABLE WARNINGS AND SUGGESTIONS SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION (FLUSH AND TRADITIONAL FITTING) GAS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FIXING TH[...]
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18 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLS 1. Removable pan supports 2. 1 kWh auxiliary burner 3. 1.65 kWh semi-fast burn er 4. 3 kWh fast burne r 5. 1.65 kWh semi-fast burn er 6. Professional wok burner 7. Auxiliary burner control knob 8. Semi-fast burner control knob 9. Fast burn er control knob 10. Semi-fast burner control knob 11. Professional wok burn[...]
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19 PRACTICAL ADVICE ON USING THE HOB Read the instructions to ge t the best out of your hob. • Use pans with a similar diameter to the burner (see the table on this page). • Use flat bottomed pans except with the wok support. • Do not use excessive water when cooking foods and use the lid. • Ensure that pans are fully supported by the pan s[...]
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20 HOOD AND CABINETRY CLEARANCES (MM) INJECTOR TABLE CATEGORY: II2H3+ Electric Power: 230 V - 50 Hz If a hood is to be installed abov e the hob, refer to the hood installation in structions to ensure the correct he ight above the hob. T ype of gas used Ty p e o f burner Injector label Control primary air (X) (mm) Nominal heat flow kW Nominal consum[...]
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21 WARNINGS AND SUGGESTIONS To get the most out of yo ur hob, please read the instructions carefull y and keep them for future consultati on. • These instructions are only valid in the countries whose destination symbol is show n on the serial number plate on the hob. • The packing (plastic bags, expanded polyurethane, etc) pose a potential thr[...]
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22 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT Packing The packing material is 100% recyclable and is labelled with the recycling symbol . Please dispose of all pa cking responsibl y and carefully. Product This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . By ensuring that this product is di[...]
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23 INSTALLATION (FLUSH AND TRADITIONAL FITTING) Technical information for the installer • This appliance can be i nstalled into a 20 mm - 50 mm thick wor ktop. • If no oven is to be installed be low the hob, a panel must be fitted under the hob to prevent hob damage and protect the cupboard co ntents. This panel must cover the whole of the unde[...]
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24 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FIXING THE HOB TO THE WORK TOP. TRADITIONALLY FITTED MODEL The electrical connecti ons must comply with current legislation and be carried out by a qualified, comp etent person. • Information on the vo ltage and power absorbed are shown on the serial no. plate. • The appliance must be earthe d. • When installing the a[...]
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25 FIXING THE HOB TO THE WORK TOP. FLUSH FITTED MODEL Important: T he followin g procedur e must be carried out by compete nt technical personnel only. The hob can be instal led on, or into different types of mate rials, such as masonr y, metal, wood and heat resistant laminate coated wood (90°C). Cut an opening in the wo rktop to the dimensions s[...]
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26 ADAPTION TO A DIFFERENT TYPE OF GAS SUPPLY If you are using a different kind of gas from the one indicated on the s erial no. plate and the orange label on the back of the hob, you must replace the injectors; in the case of the Wok burner, adjust the primary air (see Injector table on page 6). The orange label should be removed and kept together[...]
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27 FITTING THE WOK BURNER REGULATING THE MINIMUM FLOW LEVEL OF THE GAS TAPS To fit the double crown wok burner: Insert in the following order: 1. burner ring (A) ; 2. decorative covering ring (B) ; 3. external burner cap (C) ; 4. internal burner cap (D) . Note: make sure that: 1. the locating pin for the burner ri ng (A) is inserted correctly in th[...]
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28 GENERAL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Always disconnect the hob from the electrical power supply and wa it until it cools before cleaning and/or doing maintenance work. In order to keep your hob in good condition, you must keep it clean, removing any food residue each time you use it . Cleaning the hob surface: • the stainless steel surface may b[...]
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29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the hob is not working properly, work through this guide before contacting our Customer Care Centre. The burner does not ignite, or the flame is unsteady? Check that: 1. the gas, or electricity supply has not been interrupted and that the control knob is turned fully on. 2. the gas supply has not run out. 3. the openings[...]