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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Read these instructions carefully before using your gas hob. Thank you for your purchase of this gas • The operator must understand all safety requirements as hob. detailed in this manual before using the unit. Please read these •...
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• Please keep children away from any packaging materials, such as plastics, foam and nails as these can be harmful. • When not in use, make sure that children are kept clear of this appliance. • This appliance should only be operated by adults, children should not be allowed to use or play with this appliance.
INDEX INDEX WARRANTY GENERAL INFORMATION Notes marked with the following; CONFIGURATION CONTROLS Contain important information INSTALLATION 5 - 7 LEAK TEST FITTING AND CHANGING THE GAS CYLINDER 8 - 9 Notes marked with the following; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 - 11 FLASHBACK Contain cautions and warnings.
Alva gas hob. Not using gas and or gas appliances If this product is not what you want or need, please help Alva and according to the the environment by not damaging or destroying any part of the instructions is packaging, the manual or the Styrofoam inserts.
INSTALLATION This appliance is designed for use with LPG ONLY. When this appliance is to be permanently installed the installation should only be carried out by a qualified gas fitter who is registered with LPGSASA and that such installations should comply with the requirements of SANS 10087-1 or SANS 827 as applicable.
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After installation the space under the hob must be at least 30mm. The distance between the hob and the wall must be at least 35mm. If an extractor hood is to be used the distance between the top of the gas hob and the bottom of the hood must be at least 650mm. If this appliance is not being installed in a built-in structure, there should be an insulation layer between the appliances bottom and other components...
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PERMANENT INSTALLATION The Gas Fitter must provide you with a written certificate after com- pletion of the work. Failure to comply with the above will render the warranty invalid. Before the installer hands over the installed appliance be sure that you fully understand: The position of the isolation or shut-off valve in the gas supply line to the hob.
If you are unsure or if you cannot tighten the connection, place the cylinder outside in a cool, well-ventilated area and contact Alva on 086 100 ALVA (2582). Connections to be leak tested • A leak between the hob and...
Make sure that the gas cylinder is kept upright at all times, screw the regulator onto the cylinder until it is fully engaged. Hand-tighten only. Never store the cylinder on the hob surface. It is best practice to store it on the floor in a position where it cannot be tampered with.
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SWITCHING ON MANUALLY FOR YOUR SAFETY Press the control knob for the selected burner and turn it IF YOU SMELL GAS anti-clockwise to the highest power setting. • Turn off the gas Hold an igniter or a naked flame (such as a lighter or a supply at the match) against the burner.
Always centre the pan over the burner, not to one side. Otherwise it could tip over. Do not place large pans on the burners near the control knobs. These may be DO NOT use large damaged by the very high pots which may over temperature.
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• Wash the stainless steel exterior, pan supports, removable burner caps and flame ring with hot soapy water and a sponge or soft cloth. • Rinse and dry well. • Acidic spills such as lemon juice, should be cleaned as soon as possible as these tend to etch into metals if left unattended.
PLACE THE BURNER CAP CORRECTLY Place the flame lid ring correctly and carefully - as indicated by the arrow. The flame ring and burner cap should not move if installed correctly (as indicated in picture below). NOTE: Incorrect installation will cause an uneven disfigured flame, could cause the flame ring to deform and is very dangerous.
• Place burner position components in the right position SPECIFICATIONS Model GDH100 Description 60cm 4 Burner Gas Hob Ignition system Electronic ignition (PZT) 1 x D Battery Jet Size 0.5mm x 1 - Auxiliary 0.62mm x 2 - Semi rapid 0.9mm x 1 - Wok...
Any modification to the hob will invalidate the warranty on this appliance. AFTER SALES SERVICE MANUFACTURED FOR AND DISTRIBUTED BY Should you experience Alva, a division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd. problems with this gas hob, P.O. Box 30014 carry out the necessary Tokai, 7966...
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