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 Do not touch the appliance surface. Do not use the appliance. WARNING! The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understands the hazards involved.
Safety Safe use Do not keep objects that children might find interesting in cupboards above or behind the appliance. 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. Never flambé...
Description Control knob 1. Rapid burner 2. Semi-rapid burner 3. Simmer burner 4. Wok burner 5. Pan support 6. Glass top or stainless steel drip tray 7. Wok selector ring 8. Control knob 9. Zone indication 10. 0 position 11. High setting 12.
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 WARNING! The distance between the pan and a knob or non-heat resistant wall should always be greater than one centimetre.
Wok ring and simmer grid Large pan support + wok ring Small pan support + simmer 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.
Wok burner position position distributor position rings side view 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.
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 regulations 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, 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.
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Installation A safety hose may not be bent and must not come into contact with moving parts of kitchen units. The connection point for the appliance must always be placed in an easily accessible position. When the appliance is connected with a hose assembly, the supply point shall be accessible with the appliance installed.
Installation Preparations for installation Free space around the appliance Rangehoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. For an overhead exhaust fan A>800 mm! A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) min. 650 min. 750 min.
Installation Sealing tape Glass drip tray Stainless steel drip tray Sealing tape (S) Countertop Sealing tape (S) Install the appliance in the worktop Gas connection metal safety hose The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe as specified in AS/NZS 5601.1 current edition. Fitting of appliance regulator for Natural gas or test point adaptor for LPG.
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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The appliance identification card is located on the bottom of the appliance. Stick the appliance identification card here. www.asko.com 861750 We reserve the right to make changes.
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