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Summary 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________ 20 2 POSITIONING OF THE HOB _______________________________ 22 3 ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _______________ 28 4 FINAL OPERATIONS _____________________________________ 30 5 USING THE HOB ________________________________________ 31 6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________[...]
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Introduction 1 INSTR UCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PR OPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS EN TIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE HOB. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE HOB. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED. INSTALLATI[...]
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Introduction THE APPLIANCE DATA PLATE, WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND BRAND NAME, IS POSITIONED AT A VISIBLE POINT UNDER THE SAFETY COVER. THE DATA PLATE ON THE PROTECTIVE COVER MUST NEVER BE REMOVED . DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE HOB PANSTAND GRIDS. DO NOT USE COOKING RECEPTACLES THAT EXT[...]
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Instructions for the installer 22 2 POSITIONING OF THE HOB The following operation requires buildi ng and/or carpentry work so must be carried out by a competent tradesman. Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminat ed wood, as long as they are heat- resistant (T 90°C). 2.1 Attachment[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2.2 Attachment to support structure, flush-mounting model Create an opening with the dimensions shown in the figure in the work surface, observing a minimum distance of 50 mm from the rear edge. 1) The lower part of the protective cover must be fully accessible when the appliance is installed. This appliance can be in[...]
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Instructions for the installer 24 Important: Other types of installation will only be possible under th e manufacturer's supervision. Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all measures in mm). Warning: the bottom surface of the hob can become very hot. To avoid a hazard, under-bench access must be restricted. Re[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2.3 Electrical connection Make sure that the voltage and capacit y of the power supply cable conform to the data shown on the plate loca ted under the protective cover. Do not remove this plat e for any reason . The power supply cable plug and the wa ll socket must be of the same type and conform to the current electr[...]
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Instructions for the installer 26 2.4 Ventilation requirements The appliance may be installed only in rooms with permanent ventilation, as required by standards regolations in force. The room in which the appliance is installed must have sufficient air flow to satisfy the requirements of normal gas combus tion and of necessary air exchange in the r[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2.6 Gas connection Connection to the gas mains may be made with a rigid copper pipe or with a flexible pipe conforming to the prov isions defined by standard regolations in force. After connection operations, check for leaks using a soapy solution. The hob has been inspected for G20 natural gas (2H) at a pressure of 2[...]
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Instructions for the installer 28 3 ADJUSTMENT T O DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, unplug th e appliance from the mains. The hob is set for natural gas G20 (2H) at a pressure of 20 mbar. In the case of functioning with other types of gas the burner nozzles must be changed and the minimum flame adjust ed on[...]
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Instructions for the installer 3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table Burner Rated heating capacity (kW) LPG – G30/G31 30/37 mbar Nozzle diameter 1/100 mm By-pass mm 1/100 Reduced flow rate (W) Flow rate g/h G30 Flow rate g/h G31 Auxiliary (1) 1.05 50 30 * 27/28 ** 400 76 75 Semi rapid (2) 1.75 63 30 * 32/33 ** 500 127 125 Ultra Rapid (3) 4.[...]
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Instructions for the installer 30 4 FINAL OPERA TIONS After carrying out the above adjustments, remount in reverse order to the instructions given in paragraph “3.1 Replacement of nozzles on the hob”. After having regulated the device wit h gas other than the one tested, replace the label located on the guar d with the one that corresponds to t[...]
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Instructions for the user 5 USING THE HOB 5.1 Ignition of the burners Before turning on the burners, make su re that the flame-spreader crowns and respective caps are properly fi tted in their housings. Ensure the flame-spreader holes A are aligned with the ignition plugs and the thermocouples. Panstand grid B , available upon request, is intended [...]
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Instructions for the user 32 5.2 Practical advice for using the burners For better use of the burners and lowe r gas consumption, use covered cooking receptacles that have a flat, smooth bottom and are proportional in size to the burner to prevent the flame from licking the sides (see paragraph “ 5.3 Diameter of receptacles ”). When water reach[...]
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Instructions for the user 6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before any intervention, disconnect the appliance from the mains. Never use a steam jet to clean the appliance. 6.1 Cleaning the stainless steel To keep stainless steel in good c ondition it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let it cool first. 6.1.1 Routine daily cleaning To clean and preser[...]
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Instructions for the user 34 In models with central pan stand, fit this piece, taking care that its centre is perfectly aligned with the centre of the burner[...]