Table of Contents FALCO THE COMPANY ............................... 3 USING THIS MANUAL ................................ 3 FOR YOUR SAFETY ................................3 WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................4 INTRODUCTION ................................. 5 CLEANING AND CARE ................................ 6 CAST IRON ..................................6 STAINLESS STEEL ................................6 PLASTIC..................................
FALCO THE COMPANY Falco Domestic Appliances was founded in 1991 and is proud to be a trusted name in the South African appliance industry. Our business has been built on providing higher spec products offered at reduced prices. More importantly, is the service aspect of our business, we value every customer and will always strive to assist to the best of our ability.
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Incorrect installation, maintenance and repairs could cause harm to the user. Please ensure repairs are carried out by an authorised Falco technician.
• A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Please check for any visible damage before installation and notify your retailer should then be any signs of damage. • Before connecting the appliance to the electrical mains supply, ensure that the electrical data on the rating label (found on the inside cavity of your appliance) matches that of the electricity supply.
CLEANING AND CARE CAST IRON In order to clean burner caps and pan supports on your hob, please use a soft cloth and hot soapy water. Stubborn stains can be removed with a non-abrasive agent, so as not to damage the surface.
When using more than one hotplate at once, open a window if a mechanical extractor is not present or working (FIG. 3). UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE Remove all packaging and make sure there is no damage to the appliance. Some parts of the appliance are protected by a plastic film. This plastic film must be removed before the appliance is used.
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MODELS: FAL-BGH-60 / FAL-SSGH-60 557mm 477mm 60mm min 150mm min 90mm min 500mm 750mm min MODELS: FAL-BGH-90 / FAL-SSGH-90 825mm 477mm 60mm min 150mm min 90mm min 500mm 750mm min These gas hobs are supplied with a special seal which prevents liquids from seeping underneath the appliance.
FIXING THE HOB DOWN INTO PLACE Once the seal has been fitted to the underside of the hob place the hob in the cut out of the countertop and push it down firmly so that it is resting firmly in place. Secure the hob in position by using the brackets supplied.
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GAS JET REPLACEMENT TABLE Once the Jets have been replaced, minimum gas flow rates must be adjusted: 1. Turn on the gas supply, ignite the burners and turn the control knobs to the minimum position as indicated by the small flame symbol. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. To ignite the burner, push down the appropriate knob and turn anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol: 2. Keep the knob depressed downwards until the burner ignites. 3. Turn the knob to the required setting. 4. In the event of the flame being extinguished, turn off the burner at the control know and do not attempt to reignite for at least 1 minute.
BURNER CAPS The burner caps are coated with black enamel. Discolouration of the caps will occur due to the high temperatures, however this will not affect the normal operation of the burners TROUBLESHOOTING 1. FLAME COLOUR – If the flame is uneven or yellow during operation, rather than the colour blue.
Any service-related queries should be directed directly to the dealer (store) where the unit was purchased. Alternatively, the purchaser can contact the appointed call centre on the details provided above. The appointed call centre, Falco Domestic Appliances (PTY) Ltd, will allocate the service call under the warranty procedure to one of their closest service agents in the purchaser’s area.
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