Defy 4 BURNER GAS HOB User manual

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Part Number 060 921
Gas & Gas/
Electric Hobs
SAFETY
WARRANTY
AND
SERVICE
You can rely on Defy

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Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner. Plastic
bags for example should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and acciden-
tally suffocating.
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If the appliance is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.
Congratulations on the purchase of this quality appliance.
We trust that you will enjoy many years of trouble free use. Please
read these instructions carefully before using the hob. This book
will provide you with information on how to operate and care for
your appliance in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.
Introduction
Unpacking
Cupboard design
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Cooking appliances generate considerable heat. The layout and materials of the
mounting cabinet should take account of these characteristics.
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Surfaces and surrounding edges immediately adjacent to the hob should be able to
withstand temperatures of up to 100 C without delaminating or discolouring.
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Allow an unrestricted air space of at least 75mm underneath the underside of the hob
for ventilation and cooling purposes.
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Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner.
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Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally
suffocating.
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If the appliance is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.
Installation
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The hob should be installed in a ventilated cupboard fitted with a sturdy worktop and
must be secured using the fixing brackets provided. See sketch for details on aperture
size and fixing method.(Cooking Hob – Installation , use and maintenance booklet).
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Remove the sealing gasket from the packaging and secure the gasket to the underside
of the hob frame.
Electrical
installation
“This appliance must be earthed
The manufacturer and the seller
do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect
installation or electrical connection.”
•The hob is fitted with a 15 Amp 3 pin plug.( The Gas hob requires an electrical con-
nection for the flame ignition system)
•Insert the plug into an earthed 15 Amp wall socket.
Ventilation
Room ventilation is vital for the efficient performance of the
appliance and for the safety of the occupants in the room in
which the appliance is installed.

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•Check for gas leaks after installation and whenever a new or re-filled gas bottle is
used for the first time.
•Ensure that the control knobs on the hob are in the OFF position.
•Open the valve on the Gas bottle.
•Using a small paint brush, apply some soapy water to all the connections.
•If there is a leak, bubbles will appear.
•If this happens, close the valve on the gas bottle.
•Check and tighten the connections immediately.
•Repeat the procedure to ensure that there are no further leaks.
Caution: Never use a naked flame to check for gas leaks
Operating the gas burners
•To switch the burner on, push down slightly on the relevant control knob and then turn
it to the left ( counter –clockwise ) The large flame symbol on the knob indicates the
maximum and the small flame the lowest setting.
•Push the ignition button and hold it for approximately 10 seconds.
•There is no ignition button on the 5 burner model. Instead, push down slightly on
the relevant control knob , turn it to the maximum position and hold it down for
10 seconds.
•The gas will then be lit automatically.
•Release the button 3 to 5 seconds after the flame is observed at the burner.
•If the flame fails to continue burning, please repeat the sequence.
•Adjust the flame according to need.
LPG Gas hob
LPG Gas
installation
“This appliance uses LPG ( bottle) gas
The bottle must be fitted with an approved regulator.
The manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility
for any damage due to incorrect installation or gas connection.”
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O Seal
and nozzle
Clamp
and hose
•Soak the end of the plastic hose in hot water to soften it and then push the hose end
fully over the hose nozzle. ( see sketch 1 below)
•Secure the hose by tightening the hose clamp. ( See sketch 2 below)
•In a similar fashion, secure the other end of the hose to the regulator on the gas bottle.
REGULATOR

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Safety advice
Flame failure –safety cut out.
•Should the flame extinguish for whatever reason, the flow of gas to the burner will
automatically be terminated.
•In the event of a burn back ( where the flame burns back into the jet ) immediately turn off
the control to the affected burner.
•Wait a few minutes and relight the burner in the normal manner.
•If the burn back occurs again, turn off the control knob to the affected burner, and consult
the nearest Defy service technician, who will advise you .
Service intervals.
•Every twelve months the hob should be serviced by a Defy Service agent to ensure
continued efficient and safe operation.
•Note: If required, the cleaning of the valves should only be carried out by a qualified
Defy technician. ie. Burner not functioning correctly.
•Removable burner parts should be washed weekly with hot water and detergent.
•Take care to remove any encrustations and ensure that the burner holes are clear.
•The condition of the gas hose and valve should be inspected for leaks every time the
gas bottle is re -
filled.
Action to be taken in the event of a burn back
Maintenance and servicing
Fitting instructions for burner caps
•Carefully allign the 2 holes in the aluminium burner cap body with the ignition elec-
trode and the flame failure sensor.
•Gently lower the burner cap into position
•Place the burner cap cover onto the burner cap body.
Standard burner
Burner cap body
Flame failure sensor
Ignition electrode
Burner cap cover
Wok burner

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Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem,
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING
•Check house fuses or trip switches.(For non function of automatic ignition).
•Check if there is power to the unit by plugging another small appliance into the wall
socket.
•Check that there is gas in the bottle and that the valve is open.
Problem check
Service
If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest D
efy
Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the machine or send a
qualified technician to repair it.
Service centres
BLOEMFONTEIN
P.O.Box 1691 Bloemfontein. 9300. 160 Long Street, Hilton. Bloemfontein 9301.
Tel. [phone]
CAPE TOWN
P.O.Box 953 Milnerton. 7435 5A Marconi Rd. Montague
Gardens, Milnerton 7441.
Tel. [phone]
DURBAN
P.O.Box 12004 Jacobs 4026. 135 Teakwood Rd. Jacobs 4052.
Tel. [phone]
EAST LONDON
P.O.Box 7006 East London 5200. 16 Bowls Rd. Arcadia East London 5201.
Tel. [phone]
JOHANNESBURG
P.O.Box 27150 Benrose 2011. Cnr. Mimetes & Kruger Sts. Denver ext.12 JHB. 2094.
Tel. [phone]
Tel. Sales, Administration, Distribution, Commercial Head Office,
National Groups, Contracts and Credit.
PIETERSBURG
P.O.Box 1719 Pietersburg 0700. 87 Hoof Str. Superbia 0699.
Tel. [phone] / 7 / 8 / 9.
PORT ELIZABETH
P.O.Box 2971 North End 6056. 204 Kempston Rd. Port Elizabeth.6001.
Tel. [phone]
PRETORIA
P.O.Box 19768 Pretoria West 0117. Block A3 Old Mutual Park.
Cnr. D.F.Malan Rd. & Moot Str. Hermanstad. 0082.
Tel. [phone]