Elba EHS 948 S NK User manual

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ELBA QUALITY
MADE IN ITALY
BUILT-IN COOKING HOBS
EHS 948 S NK
EHS 945 SB NK
EHS 935 SB NK
Instructions for the use - Installation advices

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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 PRECAUTIONS AND 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.
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 operate your appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the
appliance without having previously disconnected it from the
electric power supply.

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• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the
appliance therefore making it unsafe.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet).
• Do not use the appliance whilst in bare feet.
• 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
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.
If the appliance is to be scrapped, remove the power cord.
• 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.
– To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.
• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in
the proximity of the cooktop cannot come into contact with the
hob.

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• 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.
• WARNING: If the hob is cracked or otherwise damaged by falling
objects etc., disconnect the appliance from the electrical power
supply to avoid the possibility of electric shock and call Customer
Service.
• 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 underneath
of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be
touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause
injury.
• CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced only
by an authorized service agent in order to avoid a hazard.

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Fig. 1.1
FEATURES AND HOW TO USE THE COOKTOP
1
0
12
3
4
5
6
13
14
11
16
17
15
10
11
12
13
14
11
15
Fig. 1.2
Fig. 1.3
Model: EHS 935 SB NK
Model: EHS 945 SB NK
Model: EHS 948 S NK

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GAS BURNERS
1. Auxiliary (A) 1,00 kW
2. Semirapid (SR) 1,75 kW
3. Triple-ring (TR) 3,50 kW
CAST IRON ELECTRICAL HOTPLATE
4. Ø 145 mm, Normal 1000 W
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
10. Burner control knob (A - rear central)
11. Burner control knob (TR - front left)
12. Burner control knob (TC - front right)
13. Burner control knob (SR - rear right)
14. Burner control knob (SR - rear left)
15. Burner control knob (A - front right)
16. Electrical plate control knob
17. Electrical plate warning light
NOTES:
• The electric ignition is incorporated in the knobs.
• The model 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 hobs 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:
If the hob is used for a prolonged time it may be necessary to provide further
ventilation by opening a window or by increasing the suction power of the
extractor hood (if tted).

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N.B. When the cooktop 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.
Caution!
The cooking hob becomes very hot
during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
Fig. 1.4
Fig. 1.5
GAS BURNERS
Gas ow to the burners is adjusted by
turning the knobs (illustrated in g. 1.4)
which control the safety valves.
Turning the knob, so that the indicator line
points to the symbols printed on the panel,
achieves the following functions:
– symbol closed valve
– symbol maximum
aperture or ow
– symbol minimum
aperture or ow
• The maximum aperture position
permits rapid boiling of liquids, 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.
NOTE:
The knobs and symbols may vary.
Caution!
Do not cover the hob with aluminium
foils.

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The ignition device shall not be
operated for more than 15 seconds.
If after 15 seconds the burner has
not lit, stop operating the device
and open the compartment door of
the cabinet underneath (if available)
and/or wait at least 1 minute before
attempting a further ignition of the
burner. Fig. 1.6
LIGHTING THE BURNERS
To ignite the burner, the following
instructions are to be followed:
1. Press in the corresponding knob and
turn counter-clockwise (g. 1.5) to
the full ame position marked by the
“ ” symbol (g. 1.4); hold the knob
in until the ame has been lit. In the
case of a mains failure light the burner
with a match or lighted taper.
2. Wait for a few 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.
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
NOTE: Depending on the model, the cooktop
may only have some of the following burners
BURNERS MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Auxiliary 12 cm 14 cm
Semirapid 16 cm 24 cm
Triple-ring 26 cm 28 cm
Wok 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.
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.
BATTERY IGNITION
(models with battery ignition)
If the electronic ignition does not work make
sure that the battery, installed on the back
of the hob, is not at and has been installed
correctly (see the chapter “Installing the
battery for electric ignition”, page 15, 16).

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SPECIAL WOK GRILLE (gs. 1.7a - 1.7b)
This special grille for woks should be placed over the pan-rest for the triple ring burner.
Warning:
• Using woks without this special grille may cause the burner to malfunction.
• Do not use the grille for ordinary, at-bottomed saucepans.
IMPORTANT:
The special grille for wok pans MUST BE PLACED ONLY over the pan-rest for the
triple-ring burner.
WRONG
Fig. 1.7b
Fig. 1.7a
CORRECT

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PROPER USE OF THE ELECTRIC
HOTPLATE (g. 1.9)
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the
heat down to the level desired.
Remember that the hotplate will continue
to produce heat for about ve minutes after
it has been turned off.
While using the electric hotplate, you must:
• avoid keeping it on without something
on it;
• avoid pouring liquids on it while it is
hot;
• use at-bottomed (electric hotplate
type) pots and pans only;
• use cooking receptacles which cover
as much of the surface of the hotplate
as possible;
• to save electricity, use lids whenever
possible;
An indicator light located on the control
panel signals that the hotplate is operating.
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE
(Model: EHS 948 S NK)
To switch on the hotplate, turn the knob (g.
1.8) onto the desired position; the numbers
“1” to “6” indicate the working positions with
the increase of temperature according to
the number.
Once boiling point has been reached,
reduce the input according to the heating
intensity desired, keeping in mind that the
plate will continue to heat for 5 minutes
after having been turned off.
Caution! The cooking hob becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
Never cook food directly on the electric
hotplates! Always use a saucepan or
special container.
Fig. 1.9
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12
3
4
5
6
Fig. 1.8

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TYPE OF COOKING
Switched OFF
For melting operations
(butter, chocolate).
To maintain food hot and to
heat small quantities of
liquid (sauces, eggs).
To heat bigger quantities; to
whip creams and sauces.
(vegetables, fruits, soups).
Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled
meats, spaghetti, soups,
continuations of steam,
cooking of roasts, stews,
potatoes.
For every kind of frying,
cutlets, uncovered cooking,
i.e.: risotto.
Browning of meats, roasted
potatoes, fried sh, omelet-
tes, and for boiling large
quantities of water.
Fast frying, grilled steaks,
etc.
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Position
of switch
1
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
5
6
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE USAGE
TABLE
After a short period of use, experience will
teach you which setting is the right one for
your needs.
Fig. 1.10
Heating
Cooking
Roasting-frying
1
2
3
4
5
6

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
2
GLASS LID - optional
INSTALLATION OF THE GLASS LID
1. Remove gently the 2 hole-cover plates (T) from the rear edge of the cooking hob,
being careful not to chip the enamel (g. 2.2).
2. Thread the 4 holes (H) with the screws (F) (g. 2.1). Lubricate the screws with an oil
drop to make easy the screwing.
3. Insert the gaskets (G) under each hinge support (g. 2.1).
4. House the right and left (B) hinge supports, then fasten by the screws (F).
5. Slip on the hinges on the side housings of the rear prole.
IMPORTANT: in the right housing werhave to insert the hinge marked “D”, while in the
left housing we have to insert the hinge marked “S”.
6. Assemble the lid by inserting the hinges on the two supports.
B
S
D
F
F
G
HB
G
H
Fig. 2.1

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Do not shut lid when
burner alight.
ATTENTION
Do not lower the glass lid when
the gas burner or electrical
plates
are still hot and when the oven
,
installed below the cooking hob,
is on or still hot.
Do not lay on the glass lid hot
pans and heavy kitchen utensils.
Dry off any liquid which may
have spilt on the cover befor
e
opening it.
COOKING HOBS WITH
GLASS LID (optional)
SET THE CORRECT BALANCE
• Close the lid and check the correct
balance; if laid on 45° position it should
stay hanging.
If necessary, set the calibration of the
hinge springs operating on the screws
(R) (g. 2.3).
CLEANING
• To clean, it is easy to remove the lid
by pulling it upwards once it is fully
open. If the hinges ought to slip out,
see to set them again following the
instructions.
IMPORTANT: in the right housing we have
to insert the hinge marked “D”, while in the
left housing we have to insert the hinge
marked “S” (g. 2.1).
T
R
Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3

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BATTERY FOR ELECTRIC IGNITION (some models only)
In some models the battery is the
power supply for the electronic ignition
of gas burners.
Batteries last on average for about
two years (alkaline battery) depending
on how often the electronic ignition is
used.
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.6

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FITTING THE BATTERY IGNITION
SUPPLY
• Remove pan supports and burners
from the cooktop.
• Turn over the cooktop: be carefull to
lay on a soft surface so that it cannot
be damaged.
• Connect the battery cable plug to the
socket as indicated in gure 2.4.
• Fit the cooktop into the cabinet unit as
described in the Installation chapter.
• Fix the battery holder to the cabinet
unit (gures 2.5 - 2.6) with 2 suitable
screws (not supplied). We suggest to
position the support as per gure 2.5,
on the left wall of the cabinet. Then
x the cable to the cabinet wall with
suitable clamps (not supplied).
Important: do not secure the battery
support to the hob casing.
• Insert a type AA battery (1.5 Volt) into
the battery holder (g. 2.7).
NOTES FOR BATTERY
INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT:
• Only use a type AA 1.5 Volt battery.
• Check for correct polarity (g. 2.7).
Important notes:
• Remove the battery if the cooking hob
is not going to be used for a long time.
• If the battery leaks, replace it
immediately. Avoid touching the
leaked liquid and make sure it does
not come into contact with clothes or
other items.
• Clean the battery compartment
carefully before installing the new one.
• Note: The battery is a potential source
of danger for children. Keep them
away.
• Dispose of at batteries properly.
Fig. 2.7

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GENERAL ADVICE
• Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off
and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• Important: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when
handling or cleaning of this appliance.
• Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for servicing or
maintenance except by suitable qualied personnel.
• It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold and especially when cleaning the
enamelled parts.
• Be very careful that no water penetrates inside the appliance.
• Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces.
• Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
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 underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to
be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
ENAMELLED SURFACES
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or other non-
abrasive products. Dry preferably with a microbre or soft cloth.
If acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato conserve, vinegar etc. are left on the enamel
for a long time they will etch it, making it opaque.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean cloth.
For persistent dirt, use specic non-abrasive products available commercially or a little hot
vinegar.
PAINTED PARTS AND SILKSCREEN 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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HOT PLATE (MODELS WITH CAST IRON ELECTRICAL HOTPLATE ONLY)
Foods burned on the hot plates must always be cleaned dry.
Do not use water to avoid the forming of rust.
After its use, pour a bit of oil onto the warm plate and rub with a cloth.
BURNERS AND PAN SUPPORTS
These parts can be removed and cleaned with appropriate products.
After cleaning, the burners and their ame spreaders must be well dried and correctly
replaced.
It is very important to check that the burner ame spreader and the cap have been correctly
positioned. Failure to do so can cause serious problems.
Check that the electrode “S” (gs. 2.8, 2.10) next to each burner is always clean to ensure
trouble-free sparking.
Check that the probe “T” (gs. 2.8, 2.10) next to each burner is always clean to ensure
correct operation of the safety valves.
Both the probe and ignition plug must be very carefully cleaned.
Note: To avoid damage to the electric ignition do not use it when the burners are not
in place.
CORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE AUXILIARY, AND SEMI-RAPID BURNERS
It is very important to check that the burner ame distributor “F” and the cap “C” have been
correctly positioned (see gs. 2.8, 2.9) - failure to do so can cause serious problems.
CORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE TRIPLE RING BURNER
The triple ring burner must be correctly positioned (see g. 2.12); the burner rib must be
enter in their logement as shown by the arrow (see g. 2.10).
The burner correctly positioned must not rotate (g. 2.11).
Then position the cap “A” and the ring “B” (gs. 2.11, 2.12).

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S
F
C
T
AB
T
S
Fig. 2.8 Fig. 2.9
Fig. 2.10
Fig. 2.11 Fig. 2.12

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Advice for
the installer
IMPORTANT :
• The appliance is designed and approved for domestic use only and should not be
installed in a commercial, semi commercial or communal environment.
Your product will not be guaranteed if installed in any of the above environments
and could affect any third party or public liability insurances you may have.
• This appliance is to be installed, regulated and adapted to function only by an authorized
person in compliance with the current local regulations in force and in observation of the
instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
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.
• Installation technicians must comply to current laws in force concerning ventilation and
the evacuation of exhaust gases.
• Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may cause
personal injury or damage.
• This appliance shall only be serviced by authorized personnel.
• Always disconnect the appliance from mains power supply before carrying out any
maintenance operations or repairs.
• Important: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when
handling or cleaning of this appliance.
• These tops are designed to be embedded into kitchen xtures measuring 600
mm in depth.
• 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 105°C above room temperature.
• We would point out that the adhesive which bonds the plastic laminate to the
furniture must withstand temperatures not less than 150°C to avoid delamination.
• Do not install the appliance near inammable materials (eg. curtains).
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
underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched
and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.