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Table of Contents
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ..................................................................28
2. DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS - OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY ..........29
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................30
4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE ..........................................31
5. BEFORE INSTALLATION....................................................................32
6. USING THE HOB..............................................
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Precautions for Use 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR 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 CYCLE. WE URGE YOU TO READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE IS BUILT TO P
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Disposal instructions 2.DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS - OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY Our products are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly, recyclable materials. We urge you to cooperate by disposing of the packaging properly. Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisations for the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal facilities. Never leave all or part of the packaging lying around. Packaging parts, and especially plastic bags, may represent a suffocation hazard f
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Safety Precautions 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR VENTILATION FUNCTIONS. IN YOUR INTEREST AND TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY, BY LAW ALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED STAFF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS. OUR APPROVED INSTALLATION ENGINEERS GUARANTEE YOU A JOB WELL DONE. GAS OR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY SUITABLY SKILLED PEOPLE. THE PLUG TO BE CON
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Instructions for the User 4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE Auxiliary Burner Small cooking zone Residual heat (AUX) warning lights Semi-rapid (SR) Large cooking zone Barbeque heating burner element thermostat light Rapid Burner (R) Barbeque heating Green power on element light Ultrarapid Burner Heating element Frier red thermostat (UR3) safety device light Ultrarapid Heating element Burner (UR3) Raised spoke pan stand 31
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Instructions for the User 5. BEFORE INSTALLATION Never leave packaging residues unattended in the home. Separate waste packaging materials by type and consign them to the nearest separate disposal centre. The inside of the appliance should be cleaned to remove all manufacturing residues. For further information about cleaning, see chapter "7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE". When the electric plates or barbecue (when fitted) are used for the first time, they should be heated to the maximum temperature
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Instructions for the User 6. USING THE HOB 6.1 Gas hob Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame diffuser rings are correctly in place with their respective burner caps, making sure that the holes A in the flame diffusers are aligned with the plugs and thermocouples. The optional grid B is for use with woks. To prevent damage to the hob, the appliance comes complete with a raised grid C. This grid is intended for use underneath pans which exceed the diameter stated in the table in poi
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Instructions for the User 6.2 Practical hints for using the burners For better burner efficiency and to minimise gas consumption, use pans with flat, even bottoms with lid and of suitable size for the burner, so that flames do not reach up the sides of the pan (see point "6.3 Pan diameters"). Once the contents come to the boil, turn down the flame far enough to prevent the liquid from boiling over. When cooking, to prevent burns or damage to the hob all pans or griddle plates must be placed insi
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Instructions for the User 6.4 Ceramic hob The appliance is equipped with two cooking zones having different diameters and powers. Their positions are clearly marked by rings and heating only occurs inside the diameters marked on the hob. The cooking zones switch on after a few seconds and their temperature is regulated by turning the knob to the required setting between 1 and 9. Setting is on a gradual scale, so all the intermediate positions between the numbers can be used. The lights beside th
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Instructions for the User � Pan bottoms must be very thick and perfectly flat, and they and the hob must be clean and dry. � Never use cast iron or rough-bottomed pans since they might scratch the cooking surface. � The diameter of the pan bottom must be the same as the diameter of the ring on the cooking zone; otherwise, energy will be wasted. 6.5 Barbeque You can use the barbeque section for grilling, gratiné dishes or as a barbeque. The tank underneath the heating element can be filled with:
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Instructions for the User When it flashes at regular intervals, the barbeque power level is being kept constantly at the set level. For grill removal and cleaning instructions, see point “7.4 Cleaning the barbeque”. 6.6 Frier The frying temperature is selected by turning the knob to a setting between 1, 2 and 3. The following table summarises the type of frying operation suitable for the various settings. The green light comes on to indicate that the appliance is powered up (even when it is not
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Instructions for the User WARNING: before raising the heating element, make sure it is cold. Risk of burns! WARNING: when the heating element is raised, take care not to turn on the control device. Risk of burns! The ideal frying temperature is between 160° C adn 185° C. At higher or lower values, the oil deteriorates very quickly. If the temperature is too low, the food's surface is not sealed by the heat and it becomes greasy. The larger the pieces, the longer they need to fry. It is therefore
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Instructions for the User 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE NEVER USE A JET OF STEAM FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE. Before carrying out any operations, disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. 7.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly, after each use of the appliance, first allowing it to cool. 7.1.1 Routine daily cleaning When cleaning and caring for stainless steel surfaces, always use only specific products which do not contain a
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Instructions for the User 7.3 Cleaning the ceramic hob The ceramic hob must be cleaned regularly, preferably after each use, when the residual heat warning lights have gone out. Any marks left by the use of pans with aluminium bottoms can be wiped off with a cloth dipped in vinegar. If burnt residues are left after cooking, remove them with the scraper provided, rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Regular use of the scraper considerably reduces the use of chemicals for dail
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Instructions for the User WARNING: when the heating element is raised, take care not to turn on the control device. Risk of burns! 7.5 Cleaning the frier Apart from following the instructions provided in point “7.1 Cleaning stainless steel”, a few precautions are necessary when cleaning the well. Once you have finished frying and removed the basket (which is dishwasher-friendly), use the handles provided to lift out the well containing the frying oil. BEFORE DOING THIS, ALLOW THE TANK AND THE O
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Instructions for the Installer 8. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 8.1 Fitting the appliance in the top This appliance is in class 3. The procedures required below must be carried out by a skilled builder and/or joiner. The hob can be installed on various materials, including masonry, metal, solid wood and wood finished with plastic laminates, provided the material is heat-resistant (T 90° C). 8.1.1 Fixing to the supporting structure To install the appliance the opening “B” and the holes “A” shown in fi
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Instructions for the Installer WARNING: IF YOU ARE INSTALLING A HOB WITH FISH BURNER, THE DISTANCE "X" FROM THE SIDE WALL INCREASES FROM 100 mm TO 300 mm. See side for the hole to be made in the top if the frier is to be installed. The dotted lines show the external dimensions of the product, and the grey area the size of the hole. Important: other types of installation are only possible under the manufacturer's supervision. 8.2 Electrical connection Check that the power supply voltage and size
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Instructions for the Installer Operation at 220-240 V~: use a type H05V2V2-F three-wire cable 2 (cable of 3 x 1.5 mm for electric 2 hobs and a cable of 3 x 0.75 mm for gas hobs) The earth wire (yellow-green) must be at least 20 mm longer than the other wires at the end for connection to the appliance. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by failure to comply with the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even just one part of the appliance. 44
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Instructions for the Installer 9. GAS CONNECTION Before installing it, check that the local gas supply conditions (gas type and pressure) are compatible with the appliance's settings. The connection to the gas mains may be made using a copper pipe or a continuous-wall steel hose in accordance with the standard regulations in force. When installation is complete, check for any leaks with a soapy solution, never with a naked light. The appliance is tested with G20 (2H) natural gas at the pressure
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Instructions for the Installer 9.2 Room ventilation The appliance may only be installed in a permanently ventilated room as specified by the relevant regulations. The air flow into the room where the appliance is installed must be sufficient for proper gas combustion and room ventilation. The air intakes, protected by gratings, must be of suitable size (see relevant regulations) and located so that they cannot be even partially obstructed. The kitchen must be kept properly ventilated to disperse
