CONTENTS Your gas hob Introduction Description Important - read before using the appliance Safety percautions Warnings Controls Igniting and adjusting Flame failure device Comfortable cooking Optimal use of the hob Use of the auxiliary support Maintenance General Stubborn stains on enamel Stubborn stains on stainless steel Cleaning the pan support Brass wok burner parts...
YOUR GAS HOB Introduction You have chosen to cook with gas. You have therefore also chosen a hob which offers optimum ease of use. The gas hob is easy to operate, heats up quickly and is reliable. Furthermore, the gas flame can be adjusted very accurately.
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Safety percautions • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE with the relevant regulations on connection. Heat, moisture, and combustion by-products are released during the use of the cooking appliance in the room where it is installed. Make sure your kitchen is adequately ventilated, especially during the use of appliance. Open all natural ventilation openings or install a mechanical ventilation device (a mechanical kitchen hood).
CONTROLS Igniting and adjusting Each burner can be adjusted continuously between the high and low positions. 1. 0-setting 2. Burner indication 3. Low setting 4. High setting Flame failure device Your gas hob has a flame failure device. This ensures that the gas supply is shut off if the flame goes out during cooking.
COMFORTABLE COOKING Optimal use of the hob Always ensure that the flames remain below the pan. If flames play around the pan, a lot of energy is lost. In addition, the handles can get too hot. Do not use pans with a base diameter less than 12 cm. Smaller pans will not be stable.
MAINTENANCE General Your appliance has been manufactured from high-grade materials, which are easy for you to clean. • Regular cleaning immediately after use prevents over-cooked food being able to become ingrained and cause stubborn stains that are difficult to remove. Use a mild cleaning agent. •...
MAINTENANCE Assemble the burner parts using the guide ridges. Wok burner 1. Burner cap outer ring 2. External torch head 3. Internal lid and torch head 4. Gas base 5. Burner base 6. Sparkplug 7. Thermocouple Simmer-, semi-rapid and rapid burner 1.
MAINTENANCE Stubborn stains on stainless steel • If spilled, acid fluids and sugary foodstuffs like red cabbage, beetroot, soy sauce, applesauce and rhubarb may cause the surface to discolour. Stubborn stains on stainless steel are best removed with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. Always polish in the direction of the steel structure to avoid shine spots.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning removable knobs • If the knobs are very dirty, you can remove them temporarily to clean them. The knobs are best cleaned with a mild cleaning product and a soft cloth. Wearing rubber gloves makes it easier to remove the knob! Attention! Avoid an excess of moisture around the knob holes when cleaning.
If the appliance does not work properly, this does not always mean that it is defective. Try to deal with the problem yourself first by checking the points mentioned below in the table or contact the Asko service department (see guarantee card).
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TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION A burner does not ignite. Control knob not kept pressed Keep the control knob pressed in far enough. in far enough between full and low. At first use this can take some more time because of the gas supply.
The type of gas and the country for which the appliance has been designed are indicated on the application identification card. Please contact the ASKO service department if installation or operational faults occur during installation. This is a category 3 appliance.
• the plug has been pulled out of the socket. Faulty parts may only be replaced by original Asko parts. Only those parts are guaranteed by Asko to meet the safety requirements. If the connecting cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service organisation or equivalently...
INSTALLATION Building in Preparing the hob Fit the elbow supplied on the appliance’s gas connection. 1/2” ISO 228 (straight) 1/2” EN 10226-1 (conical) Sealing ring Cut opening in worktop Cut the opening in the worktop. This should be done very accurately (see building in dimensions).
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INSTALLATION Placing the sealing tape Remove the protective foil from the sealing tape (A) and apply the tape around the cut-out in the worktop. EN 19...
INSTALLATION Space to be left free around the appliance A hob generates heat. Leave a sufficient distance between the appliance and non heat-resistant materials. Take care also with materials that may discolour (such as stainless steel). min. 600 mm (Hg16..) min.
INSTALLATION Gas information ASKO HG1654A BURNER INJECTOR ADJ. BURN BURNER SCREW RATE PRESSURE IN MM IN MM MJ/h SIMMER 0.90 0.45 3.60 N.G. 2 x NORMAL 1.20 0.60 6.70 LARGE 1.35 0.65 8.50 SIMMER 0.48 0.30 2.90 ULPG* 2 x NORMAL 0.66...
APPENDIX Disposal of packaging and appliance In the manufacturing of this appliance durable materials were used. Make sure to dispose of this equipment responsibly at the end of its lifecycle. Ask the authorities for more information regarding this. The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used: cardboard;...
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The appliance identification card is located on the bottom of the appliance. Stick the appliance identification card here. When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand. You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card. en (11-15)
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