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DEAR CUSTOMER, Outstanding user-friendliness and excellent efficiency make cooktops a perfect choice. Please read this manual thoroughly before you start to use the appliance to avoid any trouble. The cooktop’s safety and functionality was checked at the factory test stations prior to di- spatch.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic information....................2 Important safety instructions..............4 How to save energy....................6 Unpacking......................6 Disposal of an old appliance...................6 Guide to the cooktop....................7,8 Specifications......................7,8 Installation.........................9 Location......................9 Notes for the technician...................11 Operation......................12 Setting the gas type..................12 Valve adjustment....................14 Flame selection....................15 Suitable pans......................16 Cleaning and maintenance................19 ......................19 Ceramic plate...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children to remain unattended near the cooktop nor to play with the control panel. • Particular attention should be paid to hot surface burners, grilles, vessels con ta i ning hot liquids. • Unless properly supervised by caretakers or upon thorough studies of the operating manual, the appliance must not be operated by persons (including children) of limited physical or psychical abilities, these of limited technical expertise, or unfamiliar with the equipment.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Some substances, e.g. sugar, citric acid, salt, etc., either solid or liquid, must not become in contact with hot surface of the cooktop. • Should any of the above substances spill over the cooktop, the appliance must not be turned off.
HOW TO SAVE ENERGY UNPACKING Using energy in a respon- During transportation, pro- sible way not only saves tective packaging was used money but also helps the to protect the appliance environment. So let’s save against any damage. After energy! And this is how you unpacking, please dispose can do it: of all elements of packaging...
GUIDE TO THE COOKTOP PLATE PTCG 4.0... SERIES 1,2,3 - surface burners 4 - surface burner knobs 5 - grid Fig.1 TECHNICAL DATA heigh 40 mm depth 510 mm width 600 mm weight of the cooker ~11 kg The cooker is equipped with burners: 1 - large burner, heat load - 2,4 kW 2 - small burner, heat load - 0,9 kW 3 - medium burners, heat load 1,88 kW...
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GUIDE TO THE COOKTOP PLATE PTCG 4.1... SERIES 1,2,3 - surface burners 4 - surface burner knobs 5 - grid Fig.1 TECHNICAL DATA heigh 40 mm depth 510 mm width 600 mm weight of the cooker ~11 kg The cooker is equipped with burners: 1 - WOK burner, heat load - 3,0 kW 2 - small burner, heat load - 0,9 kW 3 - medium burners, heat load 1,88 kW...
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GUIDE TO THE COOKTOP PLATE PTCG 5.1... SERIES 1,2,3,4 - surface burners 5 - surface burner knobs 6 - grid Fig.2 TECHNICAL DATA heigh 40 mm depth 510 mm width 600 mm weight of the cooker ~11 kg The cooker is equipped with burners: 1 - WOK burner, heat load - 3,0 kW 2 - small burner, heat load...
INSTALLATION Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held responsible. Location • The kitchen must be dry and well ventilated. • The kitchen should have a ventilation system including fume exhaust to remove the gases generated by burning gas and direct them out. That system shall comprise a ventilation grill or a hood.
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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. • Connect the appliance to gas and electrical mains as per the operating manual. •...
INSTALLATION Notes for the technician The fitter should: • Bear a valid certificate of gas permit • 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 network. • Check the following: ventilation capacity, incl.
OPERATION 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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OPERATION 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.
OPERATION 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. The flame should not extinguish nor move to the nozzle. If it goes off or moves over to the nozzle, readjust the valves. Note. It is up to the used to request converting the appliance to another gas type if so required by the local conditions at a licensed gas fitter / service.
OPERATION Flame selection At the burners 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, small - Burner OFF - Burner ON, large flame (saving mode) flame See also fig. 8 for various operating options (flame size selection); the burner should be set at a large flame during the initial phase of cooking to bring the food to boiling, and then the knob should be turned to the saving flame position to maintain the cooking. It is also possible to adjust the flame size stepless. It is prohibited to adjust the flame in the range between the Burner OFF and Burner ON large flame positions.
OPERATION Significant quantities of energy can be saved 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, • Up to 60 per cent savings when the unit is operated correctly and the suitable flame size is chosen. It is a prerequisite for efficient and energy-saving operation of the cooktop that the burners are kept clean at all times (in particular the flame slots and nozzles). Suitable pans Selection of vessels Bear in mind that the diameter of the pot must be at least slightly larger than that of the flame. Cover the pots with lids. It is recommended to use pots the diameters of which exceed the diameters of the flame by 2.5 – 3 times;...
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OPERATION Using cooktops with control knob ignition (Zp) • Press the selected control knob and turn anti-clockwise into Burner ON large flame position. • Hold depressed until gas is on fire • Release the knob and set the required flame size. Using cooktops with leak protection (Zt) spark igniter protection Hold the burner’s control knob depressed for approx. 10 seconds in Burner ON large flame position. This way, you activate the protection device. Repeat the attempt if the protection has not activated for the first time. Leak protection will cut off the gas supply if there is no flame for approx. 60 seconds. At the Zt cooktops, the gas supply to the burners is adjusted with the knobs equipped with the leak prtection.
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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. 9 B) • ventilate the kitchen •...
CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENENACE Burners, the burner hob grate. • In the case of soiled burners and grate, these elements must be removed from the cooker and washed with warm water and washing – up products intended for fats and soils. Next, wipe them dry.
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. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDIES 1.The appliance does not - power cut - check the home power fuse, work...
GUARANTEE Guarantee Guarantee service will be granted as per the Guarantee Certificate. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper use or operation of the appliance. Please copy the cooktop type and manufacturing number from the nameplate: Type..........Manufacturing number:.......
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