Elba EGC 536 WH Installation and operating instructions

GAS COOKERS
Models:
Instructions for the use - Installation advices
Made in Italy
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ELBA QUALITY
MADE IN ITALY
EGC 536 WH

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to
our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations reported below
are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide
a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your
appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future,
either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should
arise relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has
explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking foodstuffs.
Any other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate
and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event
of damage caused by improper, incorrect or illogical use of
the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAND RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed and manufactured
solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is
not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore
should not be used in a commercial environment.
The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used
within a non domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial,
commercial or communal environment.
Read the instructions carefully before installing and using
the appliance.
• After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is
not damaged and that the oven door closes correctly.
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a
professionally qualied technician.
• Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails,
packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach
of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
• Some appliances are supplied with a protective lm on steel and
aluminium parts. Thislmmustberemovedbeforeusingthe
appliance.
• IMPORTANT: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is
recommended when handling or cleaning this appliance.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of
the appliance as this may become dangerous to use. The
manufacturer declines all responsibility for any inconvenience
resulting from the inobservance of this condition.
• CAUTION: this appIiance must only be installed in a permanently
ventilated room in compliance with the applicable regulations.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into
the appliance thus make it unsafe.
• If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or
decide to substitute another model), before disposing of it, it
is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate

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manner in accordance to health and environmental protection
regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous
parts be made harmless, especially in relation to children who
could play with unused appliances.
• The various components of the appliance are recyclable.
Dispose of them in accordance with the regulations in force in
your country.
• After use, ensure that the knobs are in the off position.
• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or
damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the
appliance.
• WARNING: During use the appliance and its accessible parts
become hot; they remain hot for some time after use.
– Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements (on
the hob and inside the oven).
– The door is hot, use the handle.
– To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept
away.
• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in
the proximity of the cooker cannot come into contact with the hob
or become entrapped in the oven door.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in re. NEVER try to extinguish a re
with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover ame e.g.
with a lid or a re blanket.
• WARNING: Danger of re: do not store items on the cooking
surfaces.

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• WARNING: When correctly installed, your product meets all
safety requirements laid down for this type of product category.
However special care should be taken around the rear or the
underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or
intended to be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges,
that may cause injury.
• FIRST USE OF THE OVEN - it is advised to follow these
instructions:
– Furnish the interior of the oven as described in the chapter
“CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”.
– Switch on the empty oven on max to eliminate grease from the
heating element.
– Let the oven cool down and clean the interior of the oven with a
cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent; then dry carefully.
• CAUTION: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Donotlinetheovenwallswithaluminiumfoil.Donotplacebaking
trays or the drip tray on the base of the oven chamber.
• FIRE RISK! Do not store ammable material in the oven.
• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food
trays from the oven whilst hot.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or
its handle – as this could be a re hazard.
• Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in
the oven base or tray. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
• Do not stand on the cooker or on the open oven door.
• Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven
door to allow steam and hot air to escape before removing the
food.
• SAFE FOOD HANDLING: Leave food in the oven for as short
a time as possible before and after cooking. This is to avoid
contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning.
Take particular care during warmer weather.
• WARNING: Take care NOT to lift the cooker by the door handle.

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Fig. 1.1
Fig. 2.1
CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
1. Rear right burner control knob
2. Front right burner control knob
3. Front left burner control knob
4. Rear left burner control knob
5. Gas oven control knob
6. Gas burners electronic igniter pushbutton (cooktop burners only)
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1
3
2
3
COOKING HOB
1
CONTROL PANEL
2
GAS BURNERS
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Rapid burner (R) 3,00 kW
3. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
Note: The appliance has a safety valve system
tted, the ow of gas will be stopped if and when
the ame should accidentally go out.
CAUTION: If the burner is accidentally extinguished, turn the gas off at the control knob
and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to relight.
CAUTION:
Gas appliances produce heat and humidity in the environment in which they are installed.
Ensure that the cooking area is well ventilated by opening the natural ventilation grilles or
by installing an extractor hood connected to an outlet duct.
CAUTION:
Iftheapplianceisusedforaprolongedtimeitmaybenecessarytoprovidefurtherventilation
by opening a window or by increasing the suction power of the extractor hood (if tted).

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Caution!
The cooking hob becomes very hot
during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
N.B. When the cooker is not being
used, set the gas knobs to their closed
positions and also close the cock
valve on the gas bottle or the main gas
supply line.
Intheeventoftheburneramesbeing
accidentally extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not attempt to
re-ignite the burner for at least 1 min.
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
Each burner is controlled by a gas tap (g.
3.1) assuring the opening and the closing
of the gas supply.
Make the knob symbols match with the
indicator on the control panel to obtain:
• symbol : off
• symbol : full on (nominal rate)
• symbol : reduced rate
√The maximum aperture position
permitsrapidboilingofliquids,whereas
the minimum aperture position allows
slower warming of food or maintaining
boiling conditions of liquids.
√To reduce the gas ow to minimum,
rotate the knob further anti-clockwise
to point the indicator towards the small
ame symbol.
√Other intermediate operating
adjustments can be achieved by
positioning the indicator between the
maximum and minimum aperture
positions, and never between the
maximum aperture and closed
positions.
USE OF THE HOB BURNERS
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CHOICE OF THE BURNER
On the control panel, near every knob,
there is a diagram that indicates which
burner is controlled by that knob.
The suitable burner must be chosen
according to the diameter and the capacity
used.
As an indication, the burners and the pots
must be used in the following way:
DIAMETERS OF PANS WHICH MAY
BE USED ON THE BURNERS
BURNERS MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Auxliliary 12 cm 14 cm
Semi-rapid 16 cm 24 cm
Rapid 24 cm 26 cm
Wok pan Max 36 cm
do not use pans with concave or
convex bases
It is important that the diameter of the pot
be suitable to the potentiality of the burner
so as not to compromise the high output
of the burners and therefore energy waste.
Asmall pot on a large burner does not give
you a boiling point in a shorten amount of
time since the capacity of heat absorption
of a liquid mass depends on the volume
and the surface of the pot.
Fig. 3.4
Fig. 3.3
BATTERY IGNITION
If the electronic ignition does not work
make sure that the battery, installed on the
back of the cooker, is not at and has been
installed correctly (see the chapter “Battery
installation”, page 30).
LIGHTING THE BURNERS
To ignite the burner, the following
instructions are to be followed:
1. Press in the corresponding knob and
t urn counter-clockwise (g. 3.2) to the
full ame position marked by the
symbol (g. 3.1) and hold the knob in
until the ame has been lit. Press the
ignition button marked by the symbol
(g. 3.3). The sparks produced
by the electrodes situated next to the
burner will light the selected burner.
In the case of a mains failure light the
burner with a match or lighted taper.
2. Wait for about ten seconds after the
gas burner has been lit before letting
go of the knob (valve activation delay).
3. Adjust the gas valve to the desired
position.
If the burner ame should go out for some
reason, the safety valve will automatically
stop the gas ow.
To re-light the burner, return the knob to
the closed position, wait for at least
1 minute and then repeat the lighting
procedure.
If your local gas supply makes it difcult
to light the burner with the knob set to
maximum, set the knob to minimum and
repeat the operation.

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CORRECT USE OF THE RAPID BURNER
The at-bottomed pans are to be placed directly onto the pan-support.
When using a WOK you need to place the supplied stand in the burner to avoid any faulty
operation of the rapid burner (g. 3.5a - 3.5b).
IMPORTANT:
The special grille for wok pans (g. 3.5b) MUST BE PLACED ONLY over the pan-rest for
the rapid burner.
WRONG CORRECT
Fig. 3.5a Fig. 3.5b

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USE OF THE GAS OVEN
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The glass on the oven door reaches
high temperatures during operation.
Keep children away.
The cooker lid must be kept open when
the gas oven is in use.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
GENERAL FEATURES
The oven is furnished completely clean; it
is advisable however, upon rst use, to turn
the oven on to the maximum temperature
(position 10) to eliminate possible traces of
grease from the oven burner.
The gas oven is provided with:
• One gas burner (wattage: 3,20 kW),
located at the bottom, providing safety
valve device.
THERMOSTAT
The numbers 1to 10 printed on the knob
(g. 4.1) indicate the increasing oven
temperature value (see table 4.2).
To regulate the temperature, make the
chosen number of the knob (g. 4.1) match
with the indicator on the control panel.
The temperature is kept constant on the
regulated value.
The thermostat which regulates the ow
of gas to the oven burner has a safety
valve which automatically shuts off the gas
supply when the ame goes out.
Fig. 4.1
9
10
6
7
8
3
4
5
1
2
OVEN BURNER
It carries out normal “oven cooking”.
The gas ow to the burner is regulated by
a thermostat which allow to maintain the
oven temperature constant.
The control of the temperature is assured
by a thermostatic probe positioned inside
the oven.
The probe must be always kept in its
housing, in a clean condition, as an
incorrect position or encrustment may
cause an alteration in the control of the
temperature.
OVEN DOOR GUARD
The glass on the oven door reaches high
temperatures during operation.
Forchildsafety,adoorguardcanbetted
to prevent contact with the hot glass.
The door guard (thermoreective door
inner glass) is supplied as an accessory at
extra cost, if required.
Contact the After-Sales Service and
indicate the model name of your product
(see product data plate).
Table. 4.2

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IGNITION OF THE OVEN BURNER
ATTENTION: Never turn the control
knob before opening the oven door.
To ignite the oven burner:
1. Open the oven door to the full extent.
WARNING: Risk of explosion! The
oven door must be open during this
operation.
2. Approach a ame to the hole ‘A’ of the
oven oor (g. 4.3) before turning the
gas thermostat.
3. Pressintheovencontrol knob and turn
counter-clockwise (g. 4.4) to position
10. Never turn the gas thermostat
before approaching a ame to the
hole“A”oftheoor.
Never continue this operation for
more than 15 seconds. If the burner
has still not ignited, wait for about
1 minute prior to repeating the
ignition.
4. Check that the burner has lit ; if not,
turn the knob clockwise back to “ ”
(OFF) and repeat the procedure from
step 2.
5. Gently close the oven door and set
the oven control knob to the required
temperature.
If the ame extinguishes for any reason,
the safety valve will automatically shut off
the gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, rst turn the oven
control knob to position “ ” (OFF), wait
for at least 1 minute and then repeat the
lighting procedure.
COOKING EXAMPLES
Temperatures are approximate as they
vary depending on the quality and amount
of food.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to
adjustthe oven temperature during cooking
if necessary.
DISHES TEMPERATURE
Lasagne
Baked pasta
Pizza
Creole rice
Baked onions
Spinach crêpes
Potatoes baked in milk
Stuffed tomateos
Cheese soufé
Roast veal
Grilled veal chops
Chicken breasts with tomato
Grilled chicken - roast chicken
Veal loaf
Roast beef
Fillet of sole
Aromatic hake
Beignets
Ring cake
Plum tart
Jam tartlets
Sponge cake
Sweet dough
Sweet puffs
Plain sponge cake
190°C
190°C
220°C
190°C
190°C
185°C
185°C
180°C
170°C
180°C
210°C
180°C
190°C
175°C
170°C
175°C
170°C
160°C
150°C
170°C
160°C
170°C
160°C
170°C
170°C
Fig. 4.4
A
Fig. 4.3

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GLASS LID
For cleaning purposes, the lid can be easily
removed upwards once taken to the upright
position.
Should the hinges slip off, replace them in
their housing being careful that:
• The right housing must receive the
hingemarked“D” while the left housing
must receive the hinge marked “S” (g.
5.1)
REGULATING OF THE BALANCE
Lowerthelidandcheckthecorrectbalance.
While opened at 45° it should hang up.
The springs of the hinges can be adjusted
if necessary by turning the screws “R”
clockwise (g. 5.1).
Do not shut lid when
burner alight.
ATTENTION
Do not lower the glass lid when the
gas burners are still hot or when
the oven is working or still hot.
Do not lay on the glass lid hot pans
and heavy kitchen utensils.
Dry off any liquid whitch may have
spilt on the cover before opening it.
Models with glass lid
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
5
S
D
R
Fig. 5.1

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Attention
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very important
that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are cooking.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass or the glass lid (models with glass lid only) since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
GENERAL ADVICE
• Important! Before you begin
cleaning, you must ensure that
the appliance is switched off and
disconnected from the electrical
power supply.
• When the appliance is not being used,
it is advisable to keep the gas tap
closed.
• The periodical lubrication of the gas
taps must be done only by specialized
personnel.
• If a tap becomes stiff, do not force;
contact your local After Sales Service
Centre.
• It is advisable to clean when the
appliance is cold and especially when
cleaning the enamelled parts.
• Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic
substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.)
on the surfaces.
• Avoid using cleaning products with a
chlorine or acidic base.
• Important: The use of suitable
protective clothing/gloves is
recommended when handling or
cleaning of this appliance.
WARNING! When correctly installed,
your product meets all safety
requirements laid down for this type of
product category. However special care
should be taken around the rear or the
underneath of the appliance as these
areas are not designed or intended to
be touched and may contain sharp or
rough edges, that may cause injury.
ENAMELLED PARTS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned
with a sponge and soapy water or other
non-abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a microbre or soft
cloth.
Acidic substances like lemon juice, tomato
sauce,vinegar etc.candamage theenamel
if left too long.
STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINIUM
PARTS,PAINTEDANDSILK-SCREEN
PRINTED SURFACES
Clean using an appropriate product.
Always dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: these parts must be cleaned
very carefully to avoid scratching and
abrasion. You are advised to use a soft
cloth and neutral soap.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive
substances or non-neutral detergents
as these will irreparably damage the
surface.
GAS TAPS
Periodic lubrication of the gas taps must be
carried out by specialist personnel only.
In the event of operating faults in the gas
taps, call the Service Department.

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BURNERS
They can be removed and washed with
soapy water only.
They will remain always perfect if cleaned
with products used for silverware.
After cleaning or wash, check that burner-
caps and burner-heads are dry before
placing them in the respective housings.
Check that the probe “T” (g. 5.2) next
to each burner is always clean to ensure
correct operation of the safety valves.
Check that the electrode “S” (g. 5.2) next
to each burner is always clean to ensure
trouble-free sparking.
Both the probe and ignition plug must
be very carefully cleaned.
To avoid damage to the electric ignition
do not use it when the burners are not
in place.
S
F
C
T
Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.3
CORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE
BURNERS
It is very important to check that the burner
ame distributor “F” and the cap “C” has
been correctly positioned (see gs. 5.2-
5.3) - failure to do so can cause serious
problems.

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FITTING THE OVEN SHELF
• The oven shelf is provided with a
security block to prevent accidental
extraction. It must be inserted
operating as per gure 5.4.
• To pull it out operate in the inverse
order.
OVEN DOOR
The internal glass of the oven door can be
easily removed for cleaning by unscrewing
the two lateral xing screws (g. 5.5).
INSIDE OF OVEN
The oven should always be cleaned after
use when it has cooled down.
The cavity should be cleaned using a
mild detergent solution and warm water.
Suitable proprietary chemical cleaners
may be used after rst consulting with
the manufacturers recommendations and
testing a small sample of the oven cavity.
Abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads/
cloths should not be used on the cavity
surface.
NOTE:The manufacturers ofthisappliance
will accept no responsibility for damage
caused by chemical or abrasive cleaning.
Let the oven cool down and pay special
attention no to touch the hot heating
elements inside the oven cavity.
WARNING !!
Do not store ammable
material in the oven.
Fig. 5.4
Security block
Fig. 5.5

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REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
The oven door can easily be removed as
follows:
• Open the door to the full extent (g.
5.6a).
• Open the lever “A” completely on the
left and right hinges (g. 5.6b).
• Hold the door as shown in g. 5.6.
• Gently close the door (g. 5.6c) until
left and right hinge levers “A” are
hooked to part “B” of the door (g.
5.6b).
• Withdraw the hinge hooks from their
location following arrow “C” (g. 5.6d).
• Rest the door on a soft surface.
• To replace the door, repeat the above
steps in reverse order.
B
A
C
Fig. 5.6c
Fig. 5.6b
Fig. 5.6a
Fig. 5.6d
Fig. 5.6
Important!
Always keep a safe distance from the door
hinges,payingspecialattentiontotheposition
of your hands.
If the door hinges are
not correctly hooked,
they could unhook
and close suddenly
and unexpectedly
with risk of injury.

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Advice for the installer
IMPORTANT
• Cooker installation must only be carried out by QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS and in
compliance with local safety standards. Failure to comply with this condition will render
the guarantee invalid.
• The appliance must be installed in compliance with regulations in force in your country
and in observation of the manufacturer’s instructions.
• This appliance is not connected to a device to evacuate the combustion products. This
must be installed and connected in conformity with the installation rules in force. Pay
special care to room ventilation as well.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before carrying out any
maintenance operations or repairs.
• Some appliances are supplied with a protective lm on steel and aluminium parts.
Thislmmustberemovedbeforeusingthecooker.

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INSTALLATION
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The cookers afford class ‘1’ protection against overheating of surrounding surfaces.
The installation conditions, concerning protection against overheating of the surfaces
adjacent to the cooker, must conform to g. 6.1 and 6.2.
The appliance must be kept no less than 300 mm away from any side wall which exceeds
the height of the hob surface (g. 6.1).
The appliance must be housed in heat resistant units.
The synthetic veneer materials and the glue used must be resistant to a temperature of
150°C in order to avoid ungluing or deformations.
Curtains must not be tted immediatly behind appliance or within 500 mm of the sides.
If the cooker is located on a pedestal it is necessary to provide safety measures to prevent
falling out.
The appliance must be housed in heat resistant units.
The walls of the units must not be higher than work top and must be capable of
resisting temperatures of 75 °C above room temperature.
Donotinstaltheappliancenearinammablematerials(eg.curtains).
■Gas connection made using
rubber hose which must be visible
and easily inspected or using rigid
or exible metal pipe.
A space of at least 2 cm must be
left between the cooker and any
adjacent furniture, which must not
exceed the height of the cooktop.
450 mm
650 mm
300 mm
20 mm
20 mm
500 mm
Fig. 6.1
50 cm
50 cm
Fig. 6.2

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Extractor hood
for products of
combustion
Air vent Air vent
Electric fan to
extract products
of combustion
Fig. 6.4
Fig. 6.3
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
The appliance must be installed in compliance with applicable local regulations
concerning ventilation and the evacuation of exhaust gases.
Intensive and prolonged use may require extra ventilation, e.g. opening a window,
ormoreefcientventilationincreasingthemechanicalsuctionpowerifthisistted.
CHOOSING SUITABLE SURROUNDINGS
The room where the gas appliance is to be installed must have a natural ow of air so that
the gas can burn (in compliance with applicable local regulations).
The ow of air must come directly from one or more openings made in the outside walls
with a free area of at least 100 cm2(or refer to applicable local regulations).
The openings should be near the oor and preferably on the side opposite the exhaust for
combustion products and must be made so that they cannot be blocked from either the
inside or the outside.
When these openings cannot be made, the necessary air can come from an adjacent
room which is ventilated as required, as long as it is not a bed room or a danger area (in
compliance with applicable local regulations).
In this case, the kitchen door must allow the passage of the air.
DISCHARGING PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION
Extractor hoods connected directly to the outside must be provided, to allow the products
of combustion of the gas appliance to be discharged (g. 6.3).
If this is not possible, an electric fan may be used, attached to the external wall or the
window; the fan should have a capacity to circulate air at an hourly rate of 3-5 times the
total volume of the kitchen (g. 6.4).
Thefancan only be installed if the room has suitable vents to allow air to enter,asdescribed
under the heading “Choosing suitable surroundings”.
H min 650 mm

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GAS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Important !
• The walls adjacent to the cooker must be of heat-resistant material.
• Before installation, make sure that the local distribution conditions (gas type and
pressure) and the adjustment of this appliance are compatible. The appliance
adjustment conditions are given on the plate or the label.
• This appliance must be installed and serviced only by a suitably qualied,
registered installer. The installer shall refer to the local standards in force.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any manufacturer’s
warranty.
This appliance is supplied for use on Natural gas, LPG or Town Gas (check the gas
regulation label attached on the appliance).
• Appliances supplied for use on Natural gas: they are adjusted for this gas only and
cannot be used on any other gas (LPG or Town gas) without modication.
The appliances are manufactured for conversion to LPG and Town gas.
• Appliances supplied for use on LPG: they are adjusted for this gas only and cannot be
used on any other gas (Natural or Town gas) without modication.
The appliances are manufactured for conversion to Natural and Town gas.
• Appliances supplied for use on Town gas: they are adjusted for this gas only and
cannot be used on any other gas (Natural gas or LPG) without modication.
The appliances are manufactured for conversion to Natural gas and LPG.
If the Natural gas/LPG/Town gas conversion kit is not supplied with the appliance this kit
can be purchased by contacting the After-Sales Service.
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE GAS SUPPLY
The gas connection must be carried out by an authorised person according to the relevant
standards.
Ensure that the room in which the cooker is to be installed is adequately ventilated, in
compliance with applicable regulations.
• Connect the cooker to the gas mains utilizing rigid or exible pipes.
• The gas supply is connected at the rear of the cooker to the terminal of the gas inlet
pipe (g. 7.1).
The connection pipe must not cross the rear of the appliance.
GAS SECTION
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