Contents Safety and warnings Installation instructions Introduction Using your cooktop Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty and service Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this manual 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 visit our local website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher &...
Safety and warnings WARNING! Cut Hazard Take care - some panel edges are sharp. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts. WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Before carrying out any work on the electrical section of the appliance, it must be disconnected from the mains power supply.
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Safety and warnings This appliance should not be sealed into the bench with silicone or glue. Doing so will make future servicing difficult. Fisher & Paykel will not be liable for costs associated with releasing such a product, nor for repairing damage that may be incurred in doing this. Packing elements (eg plastic bags, polystrene foam, staples, packing straps etc) and tools should not be left around during and after installation, especially if they are within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
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Safety and warnings WARNING! Hot Surface Hazard This appliance becomes hot during use. Do not touch the cooktop components, burners, trivets/pan supports or the base when hot. Before cleaning, turn the burners off and make sure the whole cooktop is cool. Failure to follow this advice may result in serious injury.
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Safety and warnings Important safety precautions Operation Keep children away from the cooktop when it is in use. Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children. Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a responsible person to instruct them in its use.
Installation instructions Cooktop and cutout dimensions Electrical connection is made at the left rear Cooktop and cutout dimensions (mm) overall width of cooktop overall depth of cooktop height of chassis (below top of bench) width of chassis depth of chassis overall width of cutout overall depth of cutout corner radius of cutout...
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Installation instructions Clearances Clearances (mm) minimum clearance from rear edge of cutout to: nearest combustible surface minimum clearance from glass surface to: rangehood any other overhead exhaust fan downward-facing combustible surface (overhead cabinetry) downwards-facing tiled or fi re resistant surface minimum clearance from side edges of cutout to: nearest combustible surface minimum clearance below top of benchtop to:...
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Installation instructions The appliance may be installed in a suitable room in accordance with the current laws in force. The appliance is designed and approved for domestic use only and should not be installed in a commercial, semi-commercial or communal environment. Installing the appliance in any of the above environments will void the warranty and could affect any third-party or public liability insurances you may have.
Installation instructions Ventilation requirements Providing adequate ventilation The installer must refer to the current local regulations. Extractor The room accommodating the gas cooktop must have hood to extract steam adequate natural draught to allow combustion of the gas. The flow of air must come directly from one or more air vents made in the outside walls with a free area of at least 100 cm (or refer to applicable local regulations).
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Installation instructions Fastening the cooktop to the bench Turn the cooktop upside down and place it on a soft surface. Spread the seal around the edges, with the adhesive side facing down. Mount the supplied front and rear clamps (R) and screws (S) onto the cooktop, as shown (without tightening the screws).
Installation instructions Gas installation requirements Important ! Before installation, make sure that the local distribution conditions (gas type and pressure) and the adjustment of this appliance are compatible. The appliance adjustment conditions are given on the plate or the label. This appliance must be installed and serviced only by a suitably qualified, registered installer with technical knowledge of both gas installation and electricity.
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Installation instructions Gas Connection Note: Connection to the gas supply may be made using either a rubber hose (where permitted) or by using a flexible hose or rigid pipe. Gas connection with a rubber hose Important ! A rubber hose connection shall only be made if permitted by the applicable local regulations. The gas connection fitting (Fig.
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Installation instructions Connecting the appliance to NATURAL or TOWN GAS If not already fitted, fit the NATURAL/TOWN GAS hose holder on the inlet pipe, making sure that you place the sealing washer between them (as shown in Fig. 5a). Connect the appliance to the gas supply using a suitable rubber hose (internal diameter 13 mm). The hose must comply with the applicable local regulations and be of the correct construction for the type of gas being used.
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Installation instructions After connecting the appliance to the gas supply, make sure that you check the piping and connections using a soapy solution. The presence of bubbles indicated a leak. Tighten or replace connectons as appropriate, then recheck for leaks. Important! Do not use any naked flame to check for leaks.
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Installation instructions the flexible hose is not longer than 2000 mm (or refer to applicable local regulations) and does not come into contact with sharp edges, corners, or moving parts, as these may cause abrasion. Use a single flexible hose only; never connect the appliance with more than one flexible hose. the flexible hose can easily be inspected along its entire length to check its condition;...
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Installation instructions Converting the cooktop to a different gas type Important! Only a suitably qualified and registered person may convert the cooktop to a different gas type. To convert from one gas type to another, you need to replace the injectors, and then adjust the minimum gas rate setting.
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Installation instructions Table for the choice of injectors BURNER TYPE Semi-rapid Triple-ring NOMINAL POWER (W) 1750 3500 REDUCED POWER (W) 1500 Additional Additional marking marking Natural Gas 20mbar INJECTOR (1/100mm 29mbar or marking) Town Gas 8mbar Natural Gas 20mbar Adjustable Adjustable By-pass 29mbar...
Installation instructions Electrical connection Important! This appliance must be earthed. Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage to people, animals or property, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility. If the installation requires alterations to the domestic wiring system, call a qualified electrician. The electrician should also check that the socket cable section is suitable for the power drawn by the appliance.
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Installation instructions Final checklist TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER Have you installed the clamps? Have you clamped the cooktop to the bench securely? Have you used the supplied washers? Have you leak-tested all connections? Is the cooktop set for the correct gas type and pressure? Are the injector sizes correct for the gas type? Is the cooktop earthed? Check that the power supply cable is NOT touching the cooktop.
Introduction About your new cooktop Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel gas cooktop. Once 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. This guide introduces you to all its special features.
Using your cooktop Gas burners The knob (Fig. 11) controls the flow of gas through the safety valve. OFF (closed Never cook or leave the valve) knob between maximum and O (off ). Maximum Minimum You can choose to cook at any heat between minimum and maximum Fig.11 Burner knob...
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Using your cooktop If a burner does not light Check that: the cooktop is plugged in and the electricity is switched on the gas is turned on the gas bottle is not empty (if you are using bottled gas) you have held down the knob for at least 10 seconds the ignitors are sparking.
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Using your cooktop Matching cookware to burner Use flat-bottomed pans, and make sure they match the size of the burner, as shown in the following table. A small pot on a large burner is not efficient. Diameters of pans which may be used on the cooktop Burners Minimum Maximum...
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Using your cooktop Symbols on the glass Do not place anything, e.g. flame tamer, asbestos mat, between pan and pan support as serious damage to the appliance may result. Do not remove the pan support and enclose the burner with a wok stand as this will concentrate and deflect the heat onto the hotplate.
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Using your cooktop Important! Before any cleaning or maintenance, make sure that: all the burners are turned off the cooktop is disconnected from the power supply all parts of the cooktop are cool enough to safely touch. Important! For safety reasons, never unscrew the burner plate fixing screws. The burner plates can only be removed by an authorised service agent.
Care and cleaning Cleaning chart What? How? Important! Knobs 1 Clean with hot soapy water. 2 Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Glass surface 1 Remove the pan supports, Remove stains left by sugary burner caps, and flame food or spillovers as soon as spreaders.
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Care and cleaning Replacing the semi-rapid burner and pan support Ensure that the burner and pan support assembly is: unable to rotate stable and level correctly aligned. Pan support Flame spreader Flame failure probe Use the correct pan support Ignitor only Rubber washer (x 4)
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Care and cleaning Replacing the triple-ring wok burners and pan supports Ensure that the burner and pan support assembly is: unable to rotate stable and level correctly aligned. Flame spreader Flame failure probe Ignitor Rubber washer (x 4) Use the correct pan support only Notch to...
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Care and cleaning Cleaning the triple-ring wok burners cup Important! Pay special attention to the triple-ring wok burners. The four holes around the outside of the burner cup must always be kept clean. This is necessary to ensure the correct and safe operation of the burner. When cleaning: remove the flame spreader use a cotton bud, toothbrush or some other item to clean out any incrustation or dirt from the...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions A burner does not light Check the cooktop is plugged in and the electricity is switched on. Check the gas supply valve is turned on and the supply to the house is working. You should hear the gas when you turn a burner If you use bottled gas, check the gas bottle is not empty.
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 &...