Contents Introduction Safety and warnings Using your cooktop Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty and service Gas rate summary Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or...
About your new cooktop Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel gas cooktop. Now that it is installed and ready to use, you will want to know everything about it to make sure you get excellent results right from the start.
If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised person. Ensure that the electrical connection plug is accessible after installation. Where this gas cooktop is installed in marine craft or in a caravan, it shall not be used as a space heater.
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The electrodes on all the burners will spark. Note: For the first burner selected there is a short delay before the safety valve allows gas to flow to the cooktop. Adjust the flame anywhere between the High and Low positions.
Using your cooktop If the flame is irregular If the flame is yellow or irregular, check that the burner parts, including the burner cap, are: Clean and dry. Positioned correctly as shown in Fig. 5. See also ‘Troubleshooting’ . Burner cap...
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Using your cooktop General guidelines To get the best out of your cooktop, follow these simple suggestions: Use saucepans with thick flat bottoms. Food in a saucepan with an uneven bottom will take longer to cook. Fig.7 Efficient and inefficient saucepan bottoms Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto your benchtop and damage the surface.
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Important! Prolonged cooking with the griddle at high temperatures may damage the cooktop. Cleaning a cast-iron griddle Leave the griddle to cool before cleaning. Scrape away any food residue and wash in warm soapy water.
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Do not clean cooktop parts in a self-cleaning oven. Do not use a steam cleaner. After cleaning, replace the parts correctly on the cooktop, as shown in Fig. 10, 11 and 12. When replacing the burner rings, turn the rings until the positioning teeth are placed correctly.
Re-assembling the brass wok burner (some models only) Each part of the brass burner has locating pins to help you to assemble it correctly after cleaning. Incorrect assembly can cause dangerous irregular flames and ignition problems. See Figs. 11 and 12 for the correct assembly. Note: The brass parts of your wok burner will change colour with use.
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Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive cleaners. Remove spills as soon as the cooktop is cool to avoid the soil becoming burnt on. Reassemble the burner parts correctly. Never use harsh/abrasive cleaning agents as they will damage the stainless steel finish.
The gas pressure may not be at the correct level. Check with your service person or installer. Your cooktop may not be set up for the gas you are using. Check this with your service person or installer. Check the burner parts are clean and dry. Check the assembly and make sure the burner cap is sitting flat.
Warranty and service Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to the Service &...