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Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE ________________ 4 2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE _________________________ 6 3. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPE S OF GAS _______________ 10 4. FINAL OPERATIONS _____________________________________ 12 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTRO LS ____________________________ 14 6. USE OF THE HOB ______________________[...]
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Introduction 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PR OPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APP LIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN A N ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THER E IN BEFORE USING THE COOKER. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFI[...]
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Introduction 5 DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY S MOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE HOB GRIDS. DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN. DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OR BROILERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER PERIMETER OF THE HOB. IF THE APPLIANCE IS TO BE POSITIONED ON A PLATFORM IT MUST BE INSTALL[...]
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Instructions for the installer 6 2. INST ALLA TION OF THE APPLIANCE It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by authorised persons . Clearance aro und the cooker must comply with the requirements of AS5601. 2.1 Electrical connection Make sure that the power line vo ltag e matches the specifications indicated on the rating plate locat ed [...]
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Instructions for the installer 7 A 60 B 410 C 100 D 150 2.2 Gas connection This appliance is suit able for installation with Natural Gas or ULPG (propane). Refer to page 12 for the relevant burner pressure an d appropriate injector sizes. When the appliance is to be conn ected to Natural Gas then the pressure regulator s upplied must be fitted to t[...]
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Instructions for the installer 8 ULPG: Can be connected to the inlet fitting directly. The pressure must be checked to ens ure it is operating at 2.75kPa. A separate test point fitting must be installed between the piping & the appliance for the press ure to be checked to ensure it is ope rating at 2.75kPa. 2.3 Room ventilation Caution – This[...]
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Instructions for the installer 9 REQUIREMENTS 1 Overhead clearances – (Measurement A ) Range hoods and exha ust fans shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no cas e shall the clearance between the highest part of the hob of the cooking appliance and a range hood be le ss than 600 mm or, for an overhea[...]
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Instructions for the installer 10 3. AD APT A TION T O DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any clea ning or maintenance work, disconnect the appliance from the mains. The hob of the cooker is a djusted for use with either natural gas at a pressure of 1.0kPa. If used with oth er types of gas, you have to replace the nozzles, then adjust the min[...]
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Instructions for the installer 11 3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table Burner ULPG ( PROPANE ) – 2.75 KPa Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) Turn-down gas consumption (MJ/h) Injector (mm) Auxiliary 3.9 1.5 0,54 Semi rapid 6.3 1.5 0,68 Rapid 10 2.7 0,88 WOK 12.8 5.4 1,00 Burner NG – 1.0 KPa Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) Turn-down gas consump[...]
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Instructions for the installer 12 4. FINAL OPERA TIONS After replacing the nozzles, repositi on the flame-spre ader crowns, the burner caps and the grids. 4.1 Adjustment of the hob burner minimum level for natural gas Light the burner and take it to the minimum . Remove the knob and turn t he regulation screw inside or next to the gas tap pin (depe[...]
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Instructions for the installer 13 4.3 Mounting the rear top skirtboard (where applicabl e) • Loosen screws A located beneath the skirt. • Loosen nuts B . • Position the skirt above the top, taking care to align pins C with holes D . • Secure the skirt to the top by tightening screws E . 4.4 Wall fixing • Stretch out the chain attache d to[...]
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Instructions for the user 14 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 5.1 Front control panel All the cooker controls and co mmands are o n the front panel. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS FRONT RIGHT BURNER CENTRAL BURNER BACK RIGHT BURNER ELECTRIC OVEN THERMOSTAT BACK LEFT BURNER ELECTRIC OVEN FUNCTION KNOB FRONT LEFT BURNER HOB BURNER COMMAND KNOB The flame is lit by [...]
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Instructions for the user 15 ELECTRIC OVEN CONTROL KNOB Each of the functions listed below can be used (except the oven light and the small grill) only together with the correct te mperature thermostat regulation as described on pa ge 14 of this manual. OVEN LIGHT GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT + V[...]
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Instructions for the user 16 5.2 Digital timer This component allows an on-off beeper to be set to ind icate the end of the cooking time. It is therefore just a timer, with no programming functions. LIST OF FUNCTIONS TIME SETTING BUTTON DECREASE TIME KEY INCREASE TIME KEY 5.2.1 Clock adjustment When using the oven for th e first time, or after a po[...]
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Instructions for the user 17 6. USE OF THE HOB 6.1 Lighting of the hob burners Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame caps are in the correct position and that thei r burner caps are in place, making sure that the holes A in the flame caps correspond to the spar k plugs and thermocouples. Before lighting the burners lift the glass cov[...]
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Instructions for the user 18 6.2 Practical advice for using the hob burners For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered containers that are proportion al in si ze to the burner to prevent the flam e from licking the sides (see para graph “ 6.3 Diameter of containers ”). When water reaches the boiling point, lo wer the f[...]
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Instructions for the user 19 7. USE OF THE O VEN 7.1 Warnings and general advice Using the oven and the grill for the fi rst time, heat them to the maximum temperature ( 260° C) for as long as it takes to burn off any production o il residues which could give a n asty flavour to the food. After a power cut, the oven display will flash intermittent[...]
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Instructions for the user 20 WARNING • The oven accessories which may co me into contact with food ar e made from materials which conform to the standing d irectives. • During and after us e the accessible parts of the oven may be very hot, and children must always be kept at a distanc e. 8. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The oven has 4 support for p[...]
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Instructions for the user 21 9. COOKING HINTS 9.1 Traditional cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 260°C This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on a single lev el. You have to pre- heat the oven until the set temperatur e is reached. Place the food in the o[...]
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Instructions for the user 22 Multiple cooking is possible as long as the cooking temperature of the different foods is the same. 9.3 Grill cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 260°C Permits rapid browning of foods. You are advised to plac e the pan in the highest guide. For short-term cooking of sm all quantities, place [...]
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Instructions for the user 23 9.5 Delicate cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 260°C Ideal for pastries and c akes with wet covering and little sugar and damp desserts in moulds. Excellent results can also be achieved in completing cooking at the bottom and wit h dishes requiring heat in the lower area in particular. The[...]
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Instructions for the user 24 9.7 Recommended cooking table Cooking times, especially m eat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer taste. TRADITIONAL COOKING LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES (*) FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA 2 - 3 2 - 3 210 - 230 210 - 230 30 40 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST BEEF [...]
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Instructions for the user 25 HOT-AIR COOKING LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA CREOLE RICE 2 2 2 190 - 210 190 - 210 190 - 220 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROASTED BEEF FILLET OF BEEF ROAST LAMB ROAST BEEF ROAST CHICKEN ROAST DUCK ROAST TURKEY ROAST RABBIT ROAST HARE ROAS[...]
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Instructions for the user 26 10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 Cleaning stainless steel and enamell ed versions To maintain stainless steel in good condition it must be cleaned regu larly after each use, once it has cooled dow n. 10.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, alw ays use only specific products th[...]
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Instructions for the user 27 10.2.3 The spark plugs and thermocouples To function properly the sp ark plugs and thermocouples must always be clean (on the models which are equippe d with them). Check them regularly and clean with a dam p cloth if necessary. Any dry residues can be removed with a toothpick or a nee dle. 10.2.4 The burners The burner[...]
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Instructions for the user 28 11. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE Ovens periodically require small ma intenance interventions or replacement of parts subj ect to wear and tear such as ga skets, electric bulbs etc. Specific instructions for eac h intervention of this type appear below. Before performing any operat ions requiring access to powered parts, [...]
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Instructions for the user 29 11.4 Oven door gaske ts The door gaskets can be dismantled for thorough cleaning of the ovens. Before r emoving the gaskets the oven doors must be removed as previously d escribed. With the doors removed, rais e the tabs at the corners as shown in the figure. 11.5 Preventive maintenance This appliance does not need any [...]
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Instructions for the user 30 12. PR OBLEMS AND CA USES Each of the following cases is caus ed by an abnorm al operation of the appliance and shou ld be dealt with by a authorised person: pleas e contact your local dealer or Service Center in case you detect any of these malfunctioning. PROBLEM CAUSE WHAT TO DO The flame is very long with bright yel[...]