Contents Pictograms used ........Maintenance ..........Safety ............Daily cleaning ..........Description ..........Faults ............Control knob ..........General ............Use .............. Installation ..........Pans ............. Safety ............Wok ring and small pan grid ......Preparations for installation ......Pan support ..........Built-in ............
Pictograms used The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings: INFORMATION! Information, advice, tip, or recommendation WARNING! Warning general danger GAS CONNECTION! Warning gas connection ELECTRIC SHOCK! Warning danger of electric shock HOT SURFACE! Warning danger of hot surface DANGER OF FIRE!
Safety WARNING! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! General The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from failure to follow the safety instructions and warnings. Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect fitting, or incorrect use is not covered by the warranty. WARNING! Accessible parts may become hot during use.
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Safety WARNING! Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the appliance manufacturer in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents. If a drawer underneath the appliance is permitted (see the installation instructions), without an intermediate bottom, this should not be used to store highly flammable objects/materials.
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Safety steam cleaner could reach the conducting parts and cause an electrical short. Do not modify this appliance. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. The ceramic top is extremely strong, but not unbreakable. For example, a spice jar or sharp utensil falling on it could cause it to break.
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Safety The cooking zones/burners heat up during use and stay hot for a while afterwards. Keep young children away from the hob during and immediately after cooking. WARNING! Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
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Safety Clean the burner parts regularly for safe and correct operation of the burners. Missing rubber feet from the pan supports can cause scratches on the drip tray or poor combustion of the burner. If the rubber feet are missing, please contact our service department.
Description Control knob 1. Rapid burner 2. Wok burner 3. Pan support 4. Glass top 5. Wok selector ring 6. Control knob 7. Semi-rapid burner 8. Zone indication 9. 0 position 10. High setting 11. Low setting 12. Wok setting (wok burner) 13.
Pans Always ensure that the flames remain under the pan. A lot of energy is lost when flames burn around the outside of the pan. The handles could also become too hot. wrong right Suitable cookware Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cookware must not protrude over the edge of the hob.
Wok ring and small pan grid Wok ring Small pan grid The wok ring for use with the wok burner supplied or obtainable as an accessory provides extra stability for woks with a round base. The small pan grid-supplied or obtainable as an accessory makes it possible to use very small pans. CAUTION! Do not use the small pan grid on the wok burner.
Wok burner position Place the wok burner in the correct way. Placing the wok burner parts incorrectly can result in a poorly functioning burner. 1. Place the burner distributor (2) in the burner housing (1). 2. Use the positioning notches to place the inner ring (3) on the burner distributor (2) position position rings...
Operation Ignition and adjustment The burner is fully adjustable between high and low settings. 1. Press the control knob and turn it anticlockwise. The burner will ignite. 2. Keep the control knob fully depressed for at least 3 seconds between high and low settings. The thermocouple safety pilot has been activated.
Maintenance Daily cleaning Regular maintenance after use prevents spilt food from setting too long and creating stubborn stains. Use a mild detergent for this. First clean the control knobs, burners and pan support and only then the drip tray or glass cover. This prevents the drip tray or glass cover to becoming dirty again after cleaning.
Faults General NOTE! If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch off the hob immediately, unplug the hob, and close off the gas supply. Then contact the Service Department. Troubleshooting table If your hob does not work properly, it does not always mean that it is defective. Make sure to check the points mentioned below in the table, or visit our website for more information.
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Faults Table continued from last page Symptom Possible cause Solution Burner extinguishes after The control knob has not Keep the control knob fully depressed igniting. been depressed long or for at least 3 seconds between high deep enough (at least 3 and low settings.
Installation Safety Installation, maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by professionals who are authorized by the manufacturer, as failure to do so will void the warranty. Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (voltage, frequency, nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
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Installation Do not use an adapter or an extension lead to connect the device to the electrical mains. Safe use of the device cannot be guaranteed with these accessories. Use a (flexible) cable that is flame retardant made from PVC suitable for 300/500V in a 0…70 ºC environment.
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Installation Service Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee that original parts meet safety requirements. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Installation Fitting of appliance regulator for Natural gas or test point adaptor for LPG. Check and set the gas pressure with appliance operating! Connecting & testing WARNING! Check if connections are gastight.
Environmental aspects Disposal of the appliance and packaging Sustainable materials have been used during manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information about how to do this. The appliance packaging is recyclable.
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