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Operating instructions
Gas hob
KM 417
To avoid the risk of accidents or
GZ
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 721 920
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Contents Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Description of the appliance a Pan support Control knobs: b Burner cap h Front left c Burner head i Back left d Ignition safety device j Back right e Ignitor k Front right f Burner base * Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or g Mains connection cable * without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only. 3
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Warning and Safety instructions The electrical safety of this This appliance complies with all appliance can only be guaranteed relevant legal safety requirements. when continuity is complete between it Incorrect use can, however, lead to and an effective earthing system which personal injury and damage to the complies with local and national safety appliance. regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and To avoid the risk of accidents and tested regularly,
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage If the hob is used for very long periods of time, additional For safety reasons the appliance ventilation of the room may be must only be used after it has been necessary, e.g. by opening windows or built in. This is necessary to ensure that doors, or running the extractor on the all electrical components are shielded. highest setting. This appliance is intended for This appliance must not be set up domestic use only and is not to be or operated in t
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Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards The appliance is only intended for away from the edge of the hob. Danger use by adults who have read these of burning or scalding. Special hob operating instructions. guards are available from good retail This appliance is not a toy! To outlets. avoid the risk of injury keep Packaging (e.g. cling film, children well away and do not let them polystyrene) and plastic wrappings play
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Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from Protection from burning damage The appliance gets hot when in use, and remains hot for quite a Do not drop anything on the while after being switched off. Do not ceramic surface. Even a light touch it whilst it is still hot. object could cause damage in certain circumstances. To avoid burning yourself, use oven gloves. Ensure that these do not Unless the pan manufacturer come into contact with the flames. Do states that you can do so,
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Warning and Safety instructions Remove splashes of fat and other Do not flambé under a cooker food debris from the surface as hood. The flames could set the soon as possible. These are a fire cooker hood on fire. hazard. Ensure that the flames from the Never leave the appliance burner do not spread out beyond unattended when cooking with oil the base and up the sides of the pan. or fat as these are fire hazards if overheated. Very hot oil can catch fire and could even set a cooker hood above on
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Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Further safety notes In the event of damage or a defect, When using an electric socket near switch off the appliance immedi- the appliance, care should be ately. Turn off the gas supply tap, and taken that the cable of the electrical disconnect completely from the appliance does not come into contact electricity supply. If the appliance has with the hot appliance. The insulation not yet been fully installed, the on the cable could become damaged,
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Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if has been selected from materials which handled or disposed of incorrectly, are environmentally friendly for disposal could be potentially hazardous to and can normally be recycled. human health and to the environment. Packaging (e.g. cling film, polystyrene) They are, however, essential for the and plastic wrappings must be kept out cor
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Before using for the first time General notes Cleaning and heating up for the first time Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this Before using for the first time clean the documentation in the space provided in hob and all removable parts as follows: the "After sales service" section of this ^ The removable parts of the gas booklet. burner assembly can be washed in a mild solution of hot water and washing up liquid. Wipe dry and reassemble in the correct order (see
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Using the gas hob Switching on, Switching off, ^ With the control no longer pressed in you can continue turning it towards Controls the small flame symbol. The controls are used to switch on the Control the flame so that it does not burners and regulate the strength of the spread out beyond the sides of the flame. pan. As the outer part of the flame is much hotter than the centre, the tips of the flames should stay beneath the pan base. Flame tips which extend beyond the sides of the pan merely
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Using the gas hob Pans – Any heat-resistant pans can be used on a gas burner. Burners Min. pan base – Remember when purchasing new diameter in cm pans that manufacturers usually refer small 12 to the diameter at the top of the pan in their documentation. large 14 – Refer to the chart above and ensure Max. diameter at that the pan diameter falls within the top of pan in cm minimum and maximum diameters small 22 given for the burner you are using. A pan which is too small will be large 24 unstable
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Using the gas hob Safety cut-out Use during a power cut This appliance is fitted with an electric If there is an interruption to the ignition safety device which cuts off the electricity supply the gas can be supply of gas to a burner if the flame ignited with a match: goes out, for example if food has boiled ^ Press in the relevant control and turn over, or if there was a sudden draught. it anti-clockwise to the large gas ^ To use the hob again, turn the control symbol. clockwise until the ß po
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Cleaning and care General notes The ceramic surface can be cleaned Clean the appliance regularly, using a proprietary cleaning agent preferably after each use. Allow the for ceramic surfaces. Follow the appliance to cool down to a safe manufacturer's instructions on the temperature before cleaning. packaging. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean Do not let the ignitor in the burner this appliance. The steam could get wet. If it gets wet it will not spark. reach electrical components and cause a s
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Cleaning and care Pan supports, controls Ceramic surface Remove the pan supports. Wipe all coarse soiling off using a damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need Clean the pan supports and the to be removed with a shielded scraper controls with a solution of hot water and blade. a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge. Soak stubborn soiling first Then apply a few drops of a proprietary to loosen it. cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces using a soft cloth or kitchen paper Finally, wipe dry
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Cleaning and care Burners The surface of the burner cap will gradually become more matt with time. The burners can be dismantled for This is quite normal and will not affect cleaning once they have cooled down. the operation of the hob. Dismantle the burner as follows: ^ Wipe the fixed parts of the burner base with a damp cloth and dry ^ Take off all the removable parts of the afterwards. burner and wash in a solution of hot water and washing up liquid. Then ^ Gently wipe the ignitor and the dry
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Cleaning and care Re-assemble the burner as follows (see illustration): ^ Make sure that all the locating tabs and notches line up exactly. Place the burner head c on to the burner base f so that the ignitor and the ignition safety device extend through their respective holes in the burner head. The burner head must click into place correctly. ^ Replace the burner cap b ensuring that the locating tabs fit into the notches in the burner head. Important: replace parts in the correct order after cl
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Problem solving guide ... the gas flame goes out after being Repairs to the gas and electrical lit components of this appliance must Check whether the burner cover is only be carried out by a suitably correctly assembled. qualified and competent person to ensure safety. Unauthorised repairs ... the ignitor on the burner does not could be dangerous. spark Check whether food deposits have lodged themselves between the ignitor However, some minor problems can be and the burner cover. resolved as fo
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Connection to services Important This gas hob is normally suitable for connection to either natural or liquid This appliance should be installed gas. Check suitability in your country with plenty of space on either side. with your dealer or agent. See Installation Instruction Booklet Category EN 30: before making the gas and electrical United Kingdom: GB II 2 H 3 + 20 mbar, 28-30/37 mbar. connection. Ireland: IE II 2 H 3 + 20 mbar, 28-30/37 mbar. Depending on country, a set of jets for Gas con
