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Table of Contents 19 1. Precautions for safety and use ________________________ 20 2. Fitting the appliance in the top ________________________ 21 2.1 Fixing to the suppo r ting structu re _______________________________________21 3. Electrical connection ________________________________ 23 4. Gas connection ____________________________________ 24 [...]
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Precautions for Safety and Use 20 1. Precautions f or safety and use THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT TO HAND THROUGHOUT THE HOB'S LIFE CY CLE. USERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IT C ONTAINS BEFORE USING THE HOB. ALSO KEEP THE SET OF NOZZLES PROVIDED IN A SAFE PLACE[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 21 2. Fitting the appliance in the top The procedures required below must be carried out by a skilled builder and/or joi ner. The hob can be installe d on various m aterial s, including masonry, metal, solid wood and wood finished with plastic lamin ates, pr ovided the material is heat-resistant (T 90° C). 2.1 Fixing[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 22 Fit the insulating gasket provided carefu lly around the outside edge of the hole made i n the top as shown below, pressi ng it down with your hands so that its entire surface fits snugly. Follow the dimensions shown, dependi ng on the model of hob to be installed, bearing in mind that on both models the long fr on[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 23 3. Electrical connection Check that the power su pply line voltage and size are as specified on the n ameplate underneath the applian ce's casing. This nameplate must never be removed. The plug on the end of the power supply lead and the wall socket must be of the sa me type and comply with the relevant re gul[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 24 4. Gas connection If the appliance is installed above an ov er, t he gas hose must be passe d around the back of the oven to prevent overheating. The connection to the gas mains ma y be made using a copper pip e or a continuous-wall steel hose in accordance with the relev ant regul ations. To simplify connection, t[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 25 4.1 Bottled gas connection Use a pressure regulator and ma ke the conne ction to the gas cylinder in a ccordance with the relevant regulations. Make sure that the gas supply pressure is as st ated in the table in point "5.2 Adjusting for bottled gas". 4.2 Room ventilation The appliance may only b e instal[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 26 5. Adapting to dif ferent types of gas Before carrying out the operations describ ed below, disconnect the a ppliance from the electricity supply. The hob is tested with G20 (2H) natural gas at the pressure of 20 mbar. If it is to be used with other types of gas, the burner nozzles have to be changed an d the prima[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 27 5.2 Adjusting fo r bottled gas Undo the scr ew A and push the supp ort B fully down. Remo ve the nozzle C wit h a spanner and fit the suitabl e one following the instructions in the tables referri ng to the type of gas to be used. The nozzl e must not be tightened with a t orque of more than 3 Nm . Return the suppo[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 28 5.4 Adjusting the primary air flow Refers to the gap “ X ” in mm. BURNER G20 20 mbar G30/G31 30/37 mbar Auxiliary 2.0 10.0 Semi rapid 2.0 10.0 Rapid (3) 2.5 8.0 Rapid (7) 2.5 8.0 Rapid (6) 2.5 10.0 Ultra-Rapido 2.5 12.0 Internal 5.0 5.0 Double Crown (4) External 10.0 10.0 Internal 5.0 5.0 Double Crown (8) Exter[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 29 5.8 Hob b urner lay out Burner type 1 Auxiliary 2 Semi rapid 3 Rapid 4 Double flame 5 Ultra rapid 6 Rapid 7 Rapid 8 Double flame 5.9 Greasing the gas taps Over time, the gas taps may beco me stiff or jam. Clean their insides an d change their lubricating grease. This operation must be carried out by a skilled techn[...]
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Instructions for the User 30 6. Description of contr ols 6.1 The fr ont panel All the hob's control and monitori ng devices are placed together on the front panel. MODEL 60 CONTROL P ANEL 4 Burner Hob MODEL 70 CONTROL P ANEL 4 Burner Hob 5 Burner Hob 6 Burner Hob, UR2 in Centre 6 Burner Hob, UR2 at Side KNOB OPERATING MODE To light the flame, [...]
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Instructions for the User 31 7. Using the hob Check that the fixing rings, burn ers, flame diffuser rings and pan stands are fitted correctly. The burner pins A must be fitted into the recesses B in the flame diffuser ring. The holes C in the flame diffuser ring must mate with the ignition plugs and thermocouples D on the hob. 7.1 Lighting b urners[...]
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Instructions for the User 32 7.4 P an diameters BURNERS 1 Auxiliary 2 Semi rapid 3 Rapid 4 Double flame 5 Ultra rapid 6 Rapid 7 Rapid 8 Double flame min. and max. Ø (in cm) 7-18 10-24 18-24 12-28 20-28 18-24 18-24 12-30[...]
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Instructions for the User 33 8. Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out any operations, disconnect the ap pliance from the electricity supply. 8.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep the hob in good condition, it must be cle aned regularly, after each use, first allowing it to cool. 8.1.1 Routine daily hob cleaning When cleaning an d caring for s[...]