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HOB GA 750 X GX 751 R T X GA 750 T X GA 640.1 R X GA 641 X GA 761 R F X GX 641 R X GA 630 R T X GB 750 X GB 640.1 R X GB 641 X GB 630 R T X Contents Installation, 2-7 Positioning Gas connection Data plate Burner and nozzle specifications Electrical connection, 8 Description of the appliance, 9 Overall view Start-up and use, 10-11 Practical advice o[...]
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GB 2 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 ! Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them o[...]
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GB 3 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Front Hooking position Back for top H=40 mm ! Use the hooks contained in the “accessory pack” • Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a wooden panel must be installed as insulation. This must be placed at a minimum distance of 20[...]
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GB 4 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 2. unscrew the burers with a 7 mm wrench spanner. The internal burner has a nozzle, the external burner has two (of the same size). Replace the nozzle with models suited to the new type of gas (see table 1). 3. replace all the components by repeating[...]
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GB 5 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Table 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas Burner Diameter Thermal Thermal By-pass Nozzle Flow* Thermal N ozzle Flow* power power 1/100 1/100 (g/h) power 1/100 (l/h) kW kW kW (p.c.s.*) (p.c.s.*) (p.c.s.*) (mm) Reduced Nominal (mm) (mm) *** ** Nominal (mm) Supply[...]
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GB 6 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Electrical connections D A T A PLA TE see data plate This appliance conforms to the following European Economic Community directives: - 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments - 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic [...]
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GB 7 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 GA 750 X GB 750 X RR UR S S A GA 750 T X RR TC S S A GX 751 R T X DC TC S A GA 761 R F X RR DC SP A GA 630 R T X GB 630 R T X TC DC S GA 641 X GB 641 X R S S A GA 640.1 R X GX 641 R X GB 640.1 R X R DC S A[...]
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GB 8 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Electrical Connection ! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The hob is designed to work with alternating current, the supply voltage and frequency indicated on the rating plate (situated under the hob). Make sure that the local supply voltage corresponds[...]
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GB 9 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Description of the appliance Overall view * Only available on certain models. • GAS BURNERS differ in size and power. Use the diameter of the cookware to choose the most appropriate burner to cook with. • Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS adjust the [...]
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GB 10 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 ! The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is shown on every knob. Gas cooker hobs are equipped with discrete power adjustment that allows for accurately adjusting the flame to 5 different power levels. Thanks to this syste[...]
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GB 11 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Practical advice on using the burners To ensure the burners operate efficiently: • Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the flames do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware. • Always use cookware with a flat base an[...]
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GB 12 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Precautions and tips ! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. General safety • This is a class 3 built[...]
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GB 13 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Cleaning the appliance ! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents [...]
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GB 14 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Troubleshooting It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before calling the service centre for assistance, check if anything can be done. First, check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical sup[...]
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Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown rep airs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we w[...]
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Af ter Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer . Essential Cont act Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensur[...]