DEAR CUSTOMER, Thank you for your purchase of an Amica gas hob; we hope you enjoy many years of use from our product. We would ask that you take the time to read through this handbook, even if you have used a gas hob in the past, so that you are familiar with its operation, features and maintenance to ensure the best and most efficient possible use of your hob.
Product information given in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 66/2014 supplementing Directive of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to eco ‑design requirements for household ovens, hobs and range hoods Household gas hobs PHCZ6512 PHCG4.1ZpZtCN Model identifier 1106149 O / V / O Hob type (electric / gas / gas ‑electric)
GENERAL SAFETY Your safety and that of your family are of the utmost importance to us and although some simple safety when cooking is generally observed it is worth reading through the following points to ensure that your hob is operated as safely as possible at all times to prevent any accidents.
GENERAL SAFETY is 5 kg. The overall maximum load of a pan that is to be placed over the entire grate is 10 kg. Do not place a single pan over two burners at the same time. • Do not impact the burners and knobs. •...
Never have your gas hob installed or serviced by anyone who is not Gas Safe registered and qualified to work on the product • If the gas leaking from the piping network has ignited, close the gas supply immediately by closing the mains / supply valve.
OVERVIEW OF HOB PHCZ6512 / PHCG4.1ZpZtCN 1, 2, 3 ‑ Surface burners 4 ‑ Surface burner knobs 5 ‑ Grid TECHNICAL DATA heigh 98 mm depth 600 mm width 520 mm weight of the cooker 12 kg The cooker is equipped with burners: 1 ‑...
INSTALLATION Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a Gas Safe qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unqualified persons could be dangerous or incorrect and are not covered by your warranty. Correct in‑ stallation is absolutely vital for safe operation of this appliance.
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INSTALLATION Installation of the cooktop: • Prepare the work top cut-out as shown in the diagram (see fig. 5). • Remember to maintain the minimum safety distances to combustible surfaces below the cooktop of 130 mm. • Fix the tape (included) to the cooktop edge at the bottom side of the appliance. •...
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INSTALLATION Notes for the installer: The fitter should: • Bear a valid certificate of Gas Safe Registration • Have studied the contents of the appliance’s type plate containing the suitable type of gas. Compare the data with the characteristics of the gas available in the supply.
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INSTALLATION Please make sure you have read and understood the entire operating manual. Do follow the instructions to ensure safe and effective operation of your cooktop. NOTE The appliance uses gas, which is a flammable and explosive substance. Thus, it is necessary for the cooktop to be connected to a gas network which supplies the gas type for which the appliance is suitable.
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INSTALLATION Replacement of burner nozzle: loosen the nozzle with a dedicated wrench (7). Fit the new nozzle, suitable for the required gas type (see table above for reference). After you have converted the cooktop to another gas type, make sure you have placed a label containing that information on the appliance.
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INSTALLATION Valve adjustment Valve adjustment should be done with the control knob set at Burner ON saving flame po‑ sition. Remove the knob, and adjust the flame with a tiny screwdriver (see fig. 7 below). Fig. 7 Checking the adjusted flame: heat the burner at full open position for 10 minutes. Then turn the knob into the saving setting.
OPERATION Flame selection If the burners are adjusted correctly, the flames should be light blue, and the inner cone should be clearly visible. The size of flame depends on the position of the related burner control knob. Fig. 8 ‑ Burner ON, large flame ‑...
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OPERATION You can save significant quantities of energy if the appliance is used correctly, parameters set correctly, and appropriate cookware is used. The savings can be as follows: • Up to 60 per cent savings when proper pots are used, •...
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Using cooktops with leak protection (Zt) spark igniter protection For your safety all Amica gas hob models are fitted with safety thermocouples. The purpose of a thermocouple is to switch off the gas supply to the burner where no flame is detected.
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OPERATION What to do if surplus gas leak occurs 1 – gas network 2 – gas cut off valve A – valve ON B – valve OFF Fig.9 In any emergency, proceed as follows: • turn the burners off • set the cut off valve OFF (see fig.
CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE For gas on glass models: Daily cleaning and proper maintenance have crucial impact on the durability of your ceramic plate. Clean the ceramic plate observing the same rules as for glass. Never use abrasive or aggressive clean‑ ing agents, scrubbing powders or scratching sponges.
TROUBLESHOOTING In each case, proceed as follows: • Turn the burners off • Disconnect power supply • Report for repair • The user can fix some minor malfunctions himself, according to the guidance given in the tables below. Please check the information below before contacting the service depart‑ ment.
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For the UK: please call 01949 862012 01 883 2010 IO-TGC-0165 (10.2017)
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