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ZGF 640 IT Gas hob Instruction booklet IE GB[...]
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2 Thank you for selecting our appliance Thank you for selecting our appliance Thank you for selecting our appliance Thank you for selecting our appliance Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read thi[...]
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3 Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information ................................................................... ................................................................... ..........................................................[...]
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4 Important Safety Information Y ou MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 727 727. I I I I I nstallation nstallation nstallation nstallation nstallation z This appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Saf[...]
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5 Service Service Service Service Service z This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used. Environmental Information Environmental Information Environmental Information Environmental Information Environmental Information z After installation, please dispose of the[...]
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6 Description of the Hob 1 . Hob T op 2 . Auxiliary Burner 3 . Semi-rapid Burner 4 . Rapid Burner 5 . Control knobs 4 2 5 1 3 3[...]
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7 INST ALLA TION Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered competent person, and in accordance with existing rules and regulations. The relevant instructions are to be found in the second section of this manual. Please, ensure that, once the hob is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. WHEN [...]
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8 Lighting the burners Lighting the burners Lighting the burners Lighting the burners Lighting the burners For easier lighting, proceed before putting a pan on the pan support. To light a burner: z turn the relevant knob anti-clockwise to maximum position ( ), then push it down to ignite the burner. z Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down about [...]
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9 Do not keep the control knob pressed for more than 15 seconds. If the burner does not light even after 15 seconds, release the control knob, turn it the "off" position and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to light the burner again. When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark g[...]
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10 Carefully supervise cooking with fat or oil , since these types of foodstuff can r esult in a fire, if over -heated. The stainless steel can become tarnished if excessively heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones, earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is inadvisable. Also, do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use. Make s[...]
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11 Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the electricity supply . The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool. This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine. The Hob T The Hob T The Hob T The Hob T [...]
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12 Pan Supports Pan Supports Pan Supports Pan Supports Pan Supports Wash the pan supports using hot soapy water. If necessary, a paste cleaner or a soap impregnated steelwool pad can be used with caution. The pan supports are not dishwasher proof ; they must be washed by hand . After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth. T ake care when [...]
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13 Something Not W orking? If the hob is not working correctly , please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. SYMPTOM There is no spark when lighting the gas. The gas ring bur ns unevenly . SOLUTION Check that the unit is plugged in and the electrical supply is switched on. Check that the [...]
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14 OVERALL DIMENSIONS Width: 594 mm Depth: 510 mm CUT OUT DIMENSIONS Width: 560 mm Depth: 480 mm SUPPL Y CONNECTIONS Gas: R 1/2 inch (1/2 inch male) Rear right hand corner Electric: 230 V ~ 50 Hz supply , 3 core flexible cable with non rewireable plug fitted with a 3 amp cartridge fuse HEA T INPUT Front Left Burner 2.0 kW (6826 BTU/HR) ( semi-rapid[...]
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15 Gas burners Gas burners Gas burners Gas burners Gas burners BURNER RAPID SEMI-RAPID AUXILIARY POSITION MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN NOMINAL THERMAL POWER kW 3 . 0 0.75 2.0 0.45 1.0 0.33 NOMINAL FLOW RATE m 3 / h 0.286 0.057 0.190 0.038 0.095 0.028 NOZZLE REFERENCE 11 9 Adjust. 9 6 Adjust. 7 0 Adjust. 1/100 mm NOMINAL THERMAL POWER kW 2 . 8 0.75 2.0 0[...]
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16 Important safety requirements This hob must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (Current Edition) and the IEE Wiring Regulations (Current Edition). For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to NSAI- Domestic Gas Installation I.S. 813 Current Editions and the ETCI Rules for Elec[...]
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17 600 M IN. Location Location Location Location Location The hob may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bed sitting room, but not in a bathroom or shower room. Ensure that there is a minimum distance of 55 mm between the rear cut out edge and the wall. A minimum distance of 450 mm must be left between the side edges of the cut out and any[...]
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18 Gas Connection Connection to the gas supply should be with either rigid or semi-rigid pipe, i.e. steel or copper . The connection should be suitable for connecting to R 1/2 (1/2 BSP male thread). When the final connection has been made, it is essential that a thorough leak test is carried out on the hob and installation. Ensure that the main con[...]
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19 2 Building over a kitchen unit with door Proper arrangements must be taken in designing the furniture unit, in order to avoid any contact with the bottom of the hob which can be heated when it is operated. The recommended solution is shown in diagram 3. The panel fitted under the hob ("a") should be easily removable to allow easy acces[...]
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20 Fitting the Hob into the W orktop Carry out the building in of the hob as follows: • place the seals supplied with the hob on the front edge of the cut out. Then, place them at 11 mm from the side edges and at 10 mm from the rear edge, as shown in the diagram, taking care that the seals meet without overlapping. • place the hob in the cut ou[...]
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21 Electrical Connections Any electrical work required to install this hob should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person, in accordance with the current regulations. THIS HOB MUST BE EARTHED. Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements Any permanent e[...]
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22 Wiring diagram Permanent Connection Permanent Connection Permanent Connection Permanent Connection Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection, it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the hob and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for [...]
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23 Fault Finding Preliminary Electrical Systems Check Preliminary Electrical Systems Check Preliminary Electrical Systems Check Preliminary Electrical Systems Check Preliminary Electrical Systems Check START START START START START Isolate appliance and carry out: A: A: A: A: A: Earth Continuity check. Has inlet fuse blown? Carry out: C: C: C: C: C[...]
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24 A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK A. EARTH CONTINUITY CHECK Appliance must be electrically disconnected - meter set on W (Ohms) x 1 scale and adjust zero if necessary . — T est leads from any appliance earth point to earth pin on plug. Resistance should be less than 0.1 W (O[...]
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25 Check gas supply at burner Ignition System / Gas Ignition Ignition System / Gas Ignition Ignition System / Gas Ignition Ignition System / Gas Ignition Ignition System / Gas Ignition YES YES YES YES YES Check plug top fuse and replace if necessary Check polarity and earth continuity of supply point Check earth continuity of appliance Ignitor does[...]
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26 Commissioning When the hob has been fully installed it will be necessary to check the minimum flame setting. T o do this, follow the pr ocedure below . 1) T urn the gas tap to the MAX position and ignite. 2) Set the gas tap to the MIN flame position then turn the control knob from MIN to MAX several times. If the flame is unstable or is extingui[...]
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27 Conversion from Natural Gas to LPG IMPOR T ANT The replacement/conversion from natural gas to LPG should only be undertaken by a competent person. It is important to note that this model is designed for use with natural gas but can be converted for use with butane or propane gas providing the correct injectors are fitted. The gas rate is adjuste[...]
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