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Instructions for Installation and Use
Gas Hob
Model GF640 - GF 641
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CONTENTS Introduction 3 For Your Safety 4 Know your Hob 5 How to use your Hob 5 Practical Advice 6 Care and Cleaning 7 Troubleshooting 7 Installation 8-10 Electrical Connection 11 Characteristics of Burners and Nozzels 12 After Sales Service 14 Hotpoint Guarantee 15 Key Contacts Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to some
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Introduction Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. * The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance: (a) Has
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For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following: - only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer. - always use genuine spare parts. ALWAYS: - keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions. - make sure you remove all pac
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Know your Hob I J A F H B D A. Gas Burners G E C B. Pan Support for Cookware C. Control Knobs for Gas Burners L D. Ignitor for Gas Burners G E. Ignition Button for Gas Burners (only on certain A models) F. Flame Failure Device - Activates if the flame B accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the delivery of gas to the burner. G. Semi Rapid Burner H. Reduced Rapid Burner I. Triple Crown Burner J. Auxilliary Burner L. Electric Hot Plates (only on certain models) C H E M M. Indi
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Practical Advice Practical Advise on Using the Burners It may occur that the cooktop does not function or does For best performance, follow these general guidelines: not function properly. Before calling customer service for Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see assistance, lets see what can be done. table) in order to prevent the flame from reaching the First of all, check to see that there are no interruptions in sides of the pot or pan; the gas and electrical supplies, and, in p
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Care and Cleaning Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your and then rubbed with oil while still warm; appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply. Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact To extend the life of the cooktop, it is absolutely with highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents indispensable that it be cleaned carefully and (containing phosphorous) for an extended period of time. thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping in mind the It is reco
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Installation The following instructions are intended for the installer so that the d) Liquidified petroleum gases are heavier than air and, as a result, installation and maintenance procedures may be followed in the settle downwards. Rooms in which LPG tanks are installed most professional and expert manner possible. Important: must be fitted with ventilation openings to the outside in order to Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before allow the gas to escape in the event of a l
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45 mm. Installation Fastening Clamps - Assembly Diagram Gas Connection for the Hob The hob should be connected to the gas supply by an authorized installer. During installation of this product it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply from the appliance for the convenience of any subsequent removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the gas mains or liquid gas tanks must be carried out according to the safety standards currently in force, and only after it is asc
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Installation Adapting the Hob for Different Types of Gas Regulation of Air Supply to the Burner To adapt the hob to a different type of gas than that for which it The burners do not need a primary air regulator. was designed, (see the sticker under the hob or on the packaging), Minimum Regulation the burner nozzles must be changed, as follows: Turn the gas valve to minimum. • Remove the pan supports and slide the burners out of the Remove the knob and turn the regulator screw (positioned coo
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Electrical Connection Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that: Electrical connection the limiter switch and the domestic system can WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. withstand the load from the appliance (see rating The hob is designed to work with alternating current, the plate). supply voltage and frequency indicated on the rating plate the supply system is efficiently earthed according to (situated under the hob). Make sure that the local supply standards and laws in
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Characteristic of the burners and nozzles Table 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas Burner Diameter Thermal Power By-pass Nozzle Flow* Nozzler Flow* (mm) kW (p.c.s.*) 1/100 1/100 g/h 1/100 l/h (mm) Nom. Red. (1) (mm) *** ** (mm) Rapid Fast 100 3.00 0.7 41 39 86 218 214 116 286 (Large) (R) (Large) (R) Reduced Fast Reduced 100 2.60 0.70 41 39 80 189 186 110 248 (RR) Rapid (RR) Semi Rapid Semi Fast 75 1.65 0.4 30 28 64 120 118 96 157 (Medium) (S) (Medium) (S) Auxiliary 55 1.00 0.4 30 28 50 73 71 71 95 (Small)
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the followin
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Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money
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Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note: Our operators will require the following information: Model number: Serial number: Extended Warranties UK: 08709 088 088 (Open 8 to 8
