Elba EXCELLENCE CX 601 G User manual

Instruction for the use - Installation advice
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
EXCELLENCE
COOKER
CX 601 G
GB

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Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
CAUTION: this apparatus must only be installed in a permanently ventilated room in
compliance with the applicable regulations.
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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND
ADVICE FOR THE USE OF
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the compliance with some basic
rules, namely:
– do not touch the appliance with wet or
damp hands (or feet)
– do not use the appliance whilst in bare
feet
– do not allow the appliance to be
operated by children or unqualified
persons without supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be deemed
responsible for damages caused by
wrong or incorrect use.
This cooker has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas” 90/396;
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;
- protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;
- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
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.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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
qualified 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.
●ATTENTION:
Please peel plastic cover of both
sides and front before use.
●Do not attempt to modify the technical
characteristics of the appliance as
this may cause danger to users.
●Do not carry out cleaning or
maintenance operations on the
appliance without having previously
disconnected it from the electric
power supply.
●If you should decide not to use this
appliance any longer (or decide to
substitute for an older model), before
disposing of it, it is recommended that
it be made inoperative in an
appropriate 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.
●After use, ensure that the knobs are
in off position.
●Do not allow children or other
unqualified people to use the
appliance without your supervision.
●During and after use of the cooker,
certain parts will become very hot. Do
not touch hot parts.
●Keep children away from the cooker
when it is in use.
●Some appliances are supplied with a
protective film on steel and aluminium
parts. This film must be removed
before using the appliance.
●Fire risk! Do not store flammable
material in the oven and in the
drawer.
●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.
●Do not line the oven walls with
aluminium foil. Do not place baking
trays or the drip tray on the base of
the oven chamber.
●The manufacturer declines all liability
for injury to persons or damage to
property caused by incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
●The various components of the
appliance are recyclable. Dispose of
them in accordance with the
regulations in force in your country. If
the appliance is to be scrapped,
remove the power cord.
FIRST USE THE OVEN
It is advised to follow these instructions:
– Clean the interior of the oven with cloth
soaked in water and detergent
(neutral) then dry carefully.
– Furnish the interior of the oven by
placing the wire racks as described at
chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”.
– Insert shelves and tray.
– Turn the oven on to the maximum
temperature (position ) to
eliminate possible traces of grease
from the oven burner. The same
operation should be followed for grill
burner.
●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.

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Fig. 1.1
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COOKING HOB
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
3. Rapid burner (SR) 3,00 kW
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
1. Front right burner control knob
2. Rear right burner control knob
3. Rear left burner control knob
4. Front left burner control knob
5. Oven light switch
6. Gas oven/gas grill burner control knob
7. Electronic clock/alarm
1 - COOKING HOB - CONTROL PANEL
Fig. 1.2

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2 - USE OF COOKING HOB
GAS BURNERS
Each burner is controlled by a gas tap
assuring the opening and the closing of
the gas supply.
Make the lever of the knob match with
the indicator on the control panel to
obtain:
– symbol ●: off
– symbol : full on (nominal rate)
– symbol : reduced rate
To reduce the gas flow to minimum,
rotate the knob anti-clockwise to point
the lever towards the small flame
symbol.
Fig. 2.1
Other intermediate operating adjust-
ments can be achieved by positioning
the lever between the maximum and
minimum aperture positions, and never
between the maximum aperture and off
positions.
LIGHTING THE BURNERS
To ignite the burner, the following
instructions are to be followed:
1) Lightly press and turn the knob anti-
clockwise, and position the knob
indicator to the symbol printed on
the control panel (figs. 2.1 - 2.2).
2) Press the knob to operate the electric
ignition; or, in the case of a mains
failure light the burner with a match or
lighted taper.
3) Adjust the burner according to the
setting required.
Fig. 2.2
The maximum aperture position permits
rapid boiling of liquids, whereas the min-
imum aperture position allows slower
warming of food or maintaining boiling
conditions of liquids (simmering).

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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:
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.
A small pot on a large burner does not
give you a boiling point in a shorter
amount of time since the capacity of
heat absorption of a liquid mass
depends on the volume and the surface
of the pot.
Fig. 2.3
Caution! The cooking hob becomes
very hot during operation. Keep
children well out of reach.
DIAMETERS OF PANS WHICH MAY BE USED
ON THE HOBS
BURNERS MINIMUM MAX.
Auxiliary 12 cm 14 cm
Semirapid 16 cm 24 cm
Rapid 24 cm 26 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases

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Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
3 - USE OF THE GAS OVEN
GENERAL FEATURES
The oven is supplied completely clean; it
is advisable, however, upon first use, to
turn the oven on to the maximum tem-
perature (position ) to eliminate
possible traces of grease from the oven
burner. The same operation should be
completed for grill burner.
The gas oven is provided with two
burners:
a) Oven burner, mounted on the lower
part of the oven (wattage: 3,70 kW)
b) Grill burner, mounted on the upper
part of the oven (wattage: 2,50 kW).
OVEN BURNER
It carries out normal “oven cooking”.
The gas flow 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 posi-
tioned 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.
IGNITION OF THE OVEN BURNER
The thermostat allows the automatic
control of the temperature.
The gas delivery to the oven burner is
controlled by a two way thermostatic tap
(oven and grill burners) with flame-failure
device.
To light the oven burner operate as
follows:
1) Open the oven door
2) Lightly press and turn the thermostat
knob anti-clockwise to max position
“”.
3) Press the knob right down to prime
the electric ignition.
WARNING: Risk of explosion! The
oven door must be open during
this operation.
In case of power cut, press the knob
and immediately approach a lighted
match to the opening “A” (fig. 3.2).
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 igni-
tion.
4) Wait about 10/15 seconds after the
burner lighting before releasing the
knob (time of priming of the valve).
5) Close the oven door slowly and adjust
the burner according to the power
required.
If the flame extinguishes for any reason,
the safety valve will automatically shut
off the gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, first turn the oven
control knob to position ●, wait for at
least 1 minute and then repeat the
lighting procedure.

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Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.2
A
Fig. 3.4
THERMOSTAT GRADE TABLE
Thermostat Oven
indicator temperature
1 130 °C
2 142 °C
3 155 °C
4 168 °C
5 180 °C
6 192 °C
7 205 °C
8 218 °C
9 230 °C
242 °C
OVEN THERMOSTAT
The numbers 1 to 10 printed on the con-
trol panel (fig. 3.3) indicate the increas-
ing oven temperature value (see table
below - THERMOSTAT GRADE TABLE).
To regulate the temperature, set the
chosen number onto the knob indicator.

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OVEN COOKING
Before introducing the food, preheat the
oven to the desired temperature.
For a correct preheating operation, it is
advisable to remove the tray from the
oven and introduce it together with the
food, when the oven has reached the
desired temperature.
Check the cooking time and turn off the
oven 5 minutes before the theoretical
time to recuperate the stored heat.
COOKING EXAMPLES
Temperatures and times are approxi-
mate as they vary depending on the
quality and amount of food.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and
to adjust the oven temperature during
cooking if necessary.
DISHES TEMPERATURE
Lasagne 190°
Baked pasta 190°
Pizza 220°
Creole rice 190°
Baked onions 190°
Spinach crêpes 185°
Potatoes baked in milk 185°
Stuffed tomatoes 180°
Cheese soufflé 170°
Roast veal 180°
Grilled veal chops 210°
Chicken breasts with tomato 180°
Grilled chicken - roast chicken 190°
Veal loaf 175°
Roast beef 170°
Fillet of sole 175°
Aromatic hake 170°
Beignets 160°
Ring cake 150°
Plum tart 170°
Jam tartlets 160°
Sponge cake 170°
Sweet dough 160°
Sweet puffs 170°
Plain sponge cake 170°

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IGNITION OF THE GRILL BURNER
Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.5
Do not grill with oven door closed.
Always fit the heat shield supplied
with the cooker under the front
panel before commencing opera-
tions (Fig. 3.7).
WARNING. The heat shield and the
oven door reaches a very high tem-
perature whilst in use. Keep chil-
dren away and allow to cool before
removing.
The grill burner generates the infra-red
rays for grilling.
To light the grill burner operate as follow:
1) Open the oven door.
2)
Lightly press and turn the thermostat
knob clockwise to the
position (fig. 3.6).
3) Press the knob right down to prime
the electric ignition.
WARNING: Risk of explosion!
The
oven door must be open during this
operation.
In case of power cut, press the knob
and put a lighted match to the right
and left side of the burner (fig. 3.5).
Never continue this operation for
more than 15 seconds. If the burn-
er has still not ignited, wait for
about 1 minute prior to repeating
the ignition.
4) Wait about 10/15 seconds after the
burner lighting before releasing the
knob (time of priming of the valve).
5) Half-close the oven door slowly.
If the flame extinguishes for any reason,
the safety valve will automatically shut
off the gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, first turn the oven
control knob to position ●, wait for at
least 1 minute and then repeat the
lighting procedure.

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USE OF THE GRILL
Very important: the grill must always
be used with the oven door slightly
open (Fig. 3.7).
Mount shield “A” which serves to protect
the control panel from the heat.
Turn on the grill, as explained in the pre-
ceding paragraphs and let the oven pre-
heat for about 5 minutes with the door
ajar.
Introduce the food to be cooked, posi-
tioning the rack as close to the grill as
possible.
The dripping pan should be placed
under the rack to catch the cooking
juices and fats.
Note: It is recommended that you do
not grill for longer than 30 minutes at
any one time (Grilling for longer than
the recommended time may mean
the appliance overheats).
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
Fig. 3.7
HOT ZONE
A
OVEN LIGHT
The cooker is equipped with a light that
illuminates the oven to enable visually
controlling the food that is cooking.
This light is controlled by a switch knob
(Fig. 3.8).
Fig. 3.8
IMPORTANT WARNING
For best results when using the grill,
place the shelf on the second level and
when using the grill pan handle avoid
contact with the heat shield which will be
HOT during use

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4 - ELECTRONIC CLOCK/ALARM
Fig. 4.1
The electronic alarm is a device which
groups the functions of 24 hours clock
with illuminated display and 99 minutes
alarm.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK
Upon immediate connection of the oven
or after a blackout, three zeros will flash
on the programmer panel.
To set the hour it is necessary to push
the button and then, within 7 sec-
onds, the or button until you have
set the exact hour.
An energy black-out makes the clock
go to zero.
ELECTRONIC ALARM
The alarm program consists only of a
buzzer which may be set for a maximum
period of 99 minutes.
To set the time, push the or until
you obtain the desired time in the panel.
Having finished the setting, the sym-
bol will be lighted and the countdown will
start immediately. At the end of the time,
the symbol will be switched off and
an intermittent buzzer, during 7 minutes,
will go off; this can be stopped by press-
ing the buttons.
To stop the alarm countdown in any
moment press the and buttons
together and release the button first.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY OF THE
ALARM SOUND
The selection from 3 possibilities of
sound can be made by pressing the
button.

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5 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ADVICE
– When the appliance is not being
used, it is advisable to keep the gas
tap closed.
– Every now and then check to make
sure that the flexible tube that con-
nects the gas line or the gas cylinder
to the appliance is in perfect condition
and eventually substitute it if it shows
signs of wearing or damage.
– 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.
– Important:
Before any operation of cleaning
and maintenance disconnect the
appliance from the electrical net-
work.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Installation, and any demonstration,
information or adjustments are not
included in the warranty.
The cooker must be installed by a quali-
fied person in accordance with the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use)
(Amendment) Regulations 1990 and the
relevant building/l.E.E Regulations.
Failure to install the appliance correctly
could invalidate any manufacturers war-
ranty and lead to prosecution under the
above quoted regulation.
In the UK C.O.R.G.I registered installers
are authorised to undertake the installa-
tion and service work in compliance with
the above regulations. All Curry’s autho-
rised installers are C.O.R.G.I. regis-
tered.

FLEXIBLE TUBE
From time to time, check the flexible
tube connecting the gas supply to the
cooker.
It must be always in perfect condition;
in case of damage arrange for it to be
replaced by a C.O.R.G.I. registered
installer.
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INSIDE OF OVEN
This must be cleaned regularly.
Remove and refit the side runner frames
as described on the next chapter.
With the oven warm, wipe the inside
walls with a cloth soaked in very hot
soapy water or another suitable product.
Side runner frames, tray, lower panel
and rack can be removed and washed
in the sink.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT BULB
Switch the cooker off at the mains.
When the oven is cool, unscrew and
replace the bulb with another one
resistant to high temperatures (300°C),
voltage 230 V (50 Hz), 15 W, E14.
Note: Oven bulb replacement is not
covered by your guarantee.
ENAMELLED PARTS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned
with a sponge and soapy water or other
non-abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a soft cloth.
Acidic substances like lemon juice,
tomato sauce, vinegar etc. can damage
the enamel if left too long.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
(COATED)
The stainless steel front panels on this
cooker (facia, oven door, drawer) are
protected by a finger-print proof lacquer.
To avoid damaging this lacquer, do not
clean the stainless steel with abrasive
cleaners or abrasive cloths or scouring
pads.
ONLY SOAPY/WARM WATER MUST
BE USED TO CLEAN THE (COATED)
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
(UNCOATED)
The hob + sides are made from un-coat-
ed stainless steel and can be cleaned
with an appropriate stainless steel
cleaner.
GAS TAPS
In the event of operating faults in the gas
taps, call the After Sales Service
Department.
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.

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Fig. 5.1
S
F
C
BURNERS
T hey can be removed and washed with
soapy water only.
They will remain always perfect if
cleaned with products used for silver-
ware.
After cleaning or wash, check that burn-
er-caps and burner-heads are dry before
placing them in the respective hous-
ings.
Note: To avoid damage to the electric
ignition do not use it when the burn-
ers are not in place.
Fig. 5.2
CORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE
BURNERS
It is very important to check that the
burner flame distributor Fand the cap C
has been correctly positioned (see fig.
5.1-5.2) - failure to do so can cause a
poor burner flame and/or damage to the
burner and hob.
Check that the electrode S(fig. 5.1) is
always clean to ensure trouble-free
sparking.
The cooktop becomes very hot
while in operation.
Keep children away.

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Do not store flammable material in
the oven or in the drawer.
OVEN DOOR AND DRAWER
The internal glass of the oven door can
be easily removed for cleaning by
unscrewing the two lateral fixing screws
(fig. 5.3).
The drawer (fig. 5.4) comes out like a
normal drawer.
Fig. 5.3
Fig. 5.4 Fig. 5.6
Fig. 5.5
ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING OF
THE SIDE RUNNER FRAMES
– Fit the side runner frames into the
holes on the side walls inside the
oven (Fig. 5.5).
– Slide the tray and rack into the run-
ners (Fig. 5.6).
The rack must be fitted so that the
safety catch, which stops it sliding
out, faces the inside of the oven (Fig.
5.6).
– To dismantle, operate in reverse
order.

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L
H
Type A
REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
To facilitate oven cleaning, it is possible
to remove the door.
Please follow the instructions carefully:
– Open the door completely.
– Push down the lever “L” and, keeping
it in this position, slowly close the
door in order to block the hinge.
– Grip the door (as indicated in fig. 5.8)
and, while closing it, release the two
hinges as shown in fig. 5.9.
DOOR ASSEMBLY
– Grip the door with your hands placed
near the hinges and raise the levers
“H” with your forefingers (fig. 5.8)
– Insert the hinges in their position until
levers “H” are hooked.
– Open the door completely to obtain
the release of levers “L”.
Fig. 5.7
Fig. 5.8
Fig. 5.9

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Fig. 5.10D
Fig. 5.10C
Fig. 5.10B
Fig. 5.10A
The oven door can easily be removed as
follows:
–Open the door to the full extent (fig.
5.10A).
–Attach the retaining rings to the hooks
on the left and right hinges (fig. 5.10B).
–Hold the door as shown in fig. 5.10.
–Gently close the door and withdraw the
lower hinge pins from their location
(fig. 5.10C).
–Withdraw the upper hinge pins from
their location (fig. 5.10D).
–Rest the door on a soft surface.
–To replace the door, repeat the above
steps in reverse order.
Type B
REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR

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IMPORTANT
– Cooker installation, regulation and conversion to other gas types must only be carried
out by QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS and in compliance with local safety standards.
– The electrical mains outlet, if located behind the cooker, must not be higher than 18 cm
above the floor level.
– Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts.
This film must be removed before using the cooker.
Advice for the installer
600
600
900 ÷935
USABLE lit = 61

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Fig. 6.1
6 - INSTALLATION
50 mm
500 mm
650 mm
450 mm
This cookers has class “2/1” overheating protection so that it can be installed next
to a cabinet.
If the cooker is installed adjacent to furniture which is higher than the gas hob cooktop, a
gap of at least 50 mm must be left between the side of the cooker and the furniture.
The furniture walls adjacent to the cooker must be made of material resistant to heat.
The veneered syntetical material and the glue used must be resistant to a temperature of
90°C in order to avoid ungluing or deformations.
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bed-sitting room but not in a
room containing a bath or shower.
Curtains must not be fitted immediatly behind appliance or within 500 mm of the sides.
The cooker is equipped with 4 levelling feet which must be fitted to the base of the cook-
er.
It is essential that the cooker is positioned as stated below.
If the cooker is located on a pedestal it is necessary to provide safety measures to pre-
vent it falling out
The cooker must be installed by a qualified technician and in compliance with local
safety standards.