Elba P60 Installation and operating instructions

P60
P90
Built-in cooking hobs
Instruction for the use - Installation advice
Cod. 1103140 - ß2

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DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
✓This cooking hob (class 3) has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other
use (such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
✓This cooking hob has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
- Safety requirements of EU Directive"Gas" 90/396/EEC;
- Safety requirements of EU Directive “Low voltage” 2006/95/EC;
- Safety requirements of EU Directive “EMC” 89/336/EEC;
- Requirements of EU Directive 93/68/EEC.
Instruction for the use
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 PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental
rules. In particular:
✓Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
✓do not operate the appliance barefooted;
✓do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your
supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
TIPS FOR THE USER
✓During and after use of the cooktop, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch
hot parts.
✓Keep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use.
✓After use, ensure that the knobs are in position ●(off), and close the main gas delivery
valve or the gas cylinder valve (gas or gas/ electrical appliances).
✓When the appliance is not being used, it is advisable to keep the gas tap closed (gas
or gas/ electrical appliances).
✓The periodic lubrification of the gas taps must be done only by specialized personnel.
In case of difficulty in the gas taps operation, call Service. (gas or gas/ electrical
appliances).

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
✓ After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
If you have any doubts, do not use it and consult your supplier or a profession-
ally 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 seri-
ous injuries.
✓ The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol .
✓ Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this
may become dangerous to use.
✓ The appliance was designed for non-professional use by private individuals in
communal dwellings.
✓ The manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for damage caused by
unreasonable, incorrect or rash use of the appliance.
✓ If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substi-
tute 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 old
appliances.
✓ The appliance should be installed and all the gas/electrical connections made by
a qualified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following
the manufacturer's instructions.
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 ventila-
tion by opening a window or by increasing the suction power of the extractor hood (if
fitted).

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COOKING HOBS - P60 series
FEATURES
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COOKING POINTS
1. Auxiliary burner (A) - 1,00 kW
2. Semirapid burner (SR) - 1,75 kW
3. Rapid burner (R) - 3,00 kW
4. Triple ring burner (TR) - 3,50 kW
5. Electric plate - normal Ø 145 (1000 W) - rapid (1500 W)
DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL
10. Auxiliary burner control knob (1)
11. Rapid burner control knob (3)
12. Triple ring burner control knob (4)
13. Left semirapid burner control knob (2)
14. Right semirapid burner control knob (2)
15. Electrical plate control knob (5)
16. Electrical plate indicator light
17. Electric gas-lighting device;
if the device is not installed, the appliance may be provided with:
- A gas-lighter incorporated into the knob ( symbol beside flame - max. heat/max.
gas flow).
- No gas-lighter (no symbol beside knobs).
NOTE:
✓If the appliance has a safety valve system fitted (beside every burner is a T-shaped
probe, as in Fig. 3.1 - not to be confused with the S-shaped electrode of the gas-light-
er), the flow of gas will be stopped if and when the flame should accidentally go out.
The appliance has class 3

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The appliance has class 3
NOTE:
✓If the appliance has a safety
valve system fitted (beside
every burner is a T-shaped
probe, as in Fig. 3.1 - not
to be confused with the
S-shaped electrode of the
gas-lighter), the flow of gas
will be stopped if and when
the flame should accidentally
go out.
COOKING HOBS - P90 series
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COOKING POINTS
1. Auxiliary burner (A) - 1,00 kW
2. Semirapid burner (SR) - 1,75 kW
3. Fish burner (PS) - 2,95 kW
4. Rapid burner (R) - 3,00 kW
5. Triple ring burner (TR) - 3,50 kW
6. Electric plate - normal (1000 W) - rapid (1500 W)
DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL
10. Auxiliary burner control knob (1)
11. Rapid burner control knob (4)
12. Triple ring burner control knob (5)
13. Left semirapid burner control knob (2)
14. Right semirapid burner control knob (2)
15. Central fish-burner control knob (3)
16. Central auxiliary burner control knob (1)
17. Electrical plate control knob (6)
18. Right triple ring burner control knob (5)
19. Left triple ring burner control knob (5)
20. Central semirapid burner control knob (2)
21. Electrical plate indicator light
22. Electric gas-lighting device;
if the device is not installed, the appliance may be provided with:
- A gas-lighter incorporated into the knob ( symbol beside flame - max. heat/max.
gas flow).
- No gas-lighter (no symbol beside knobs).
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HOW TO USE THE COOKTOP
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Fig. 2.1a Fig. 2.1b
Models
with electric
ignition only
Models
with electric
ignition only
Models with safety cut-off valvesModels without safety cut-off valves
GAS BURNERS
Gas flow to the burners is adjusted by
turning the knobs (illustrated in figs. 2.1a
- 2.1b) which control the valves.
Turning the knob so that the indicator
line points to the symbols printed on the
panel achieves the following functions:
– full circle ●= closed valve
– symbol or = maximum
aperture or flow
– symbol = minimum
aperture or flow
✓To reduce the gas flow to minimum,
rotate the knob further anti-clockwise
to point the indicator towards the
small flame symbol.
✓The maximum aperture position per-
mits rapid boiling of liquids, whereas
the minimum aperture position allows
slower warming of food or maintaining
boiling conditions of liquids.
✓Other intermediate operating adjust-
ments can be achieved by positioning
the indicator between the maximum
and minimum aperture positions, and
never between the maximum aperture
and closed positions.
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS
WITHOUT SAFETY VALVE
DEVICE (fig. 2.1a)
Models without electric ignition
To light one of the gas burners, hold
a flame (e.g. a match) close to the top
part of the burner, push in and turn
the relative knob in an anti-clockwise
direction (fig. 2.3), pointing the knob
indicator towards the large flame symbol
(i.e. max. gas flow).
Models fitted with electric spark
lighter button
On these cooker tops, to light one of the
burners you have to push in and turn
the relative knob to the maximum aper-
ture position (large flame symbol ) and
press the electric lighter button (fig. 2.2)
until the flame has been lit.
Adjust the gas valve to the desired posi-
tion.

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Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3
Models fitted with electric light-
er incorporated into the burner
knobs
The electric ignition is incorporated in
the knobs ( symbol beside flame ) -
max. heat/max. gas flow fig. 2.1b).
To light one of the gas burners, push in
and turn the relative knob to the maxi-
mum aperture position (large flame sym-
bol) and hold the knob in until the flame
has been lit.
The sparks produced by the lighter situ-
ated inside the relative burner will light
the flame.
Adjust the gas valve to the desired posi-
tion.
N.B. If your local gas supply makes it
difficult to light the burner with the knob
set to maximum, set the knob to mini-
mum and repeat the operation.
N.B. When the cooker top is not being used, set the gas knobs to their closed posi-
tions and also close the cock valve on the gas bottle or the main gas supply line.
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS
FITTED WITH SAFETY VALVE
DEVICE
(fig. 2.1b)
In order to light the burner, you must:
1 – Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise
direction up to the maximum aper-
ture, push in and hold the knob;
In models with the gas lighter incor-
porated in the knob, this will light
the gas. If there is no mains electri-
cal supply, bring a lighted match
close to the burner.
2 – For models with push-button light-
ing only: push the gas-lighter but-
ton.
3 – Wait about ten seconds after the
gaslights before releasing the knob
(starting time for the valve).
4 – Adjust the gas valve to the desired
position.
If the burner flame should go out for
some reason, the safety valve will auto-
matically stop the gas flow.
To re-light the burner, return the knob to
the closed ●position, wait for at least
1 minute and then repeat the lighting
procedure.

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CHOICE OF BURNER (fig. 2.4)
The symbols printed on the panel beside
the gas knobs indicate the correspond-
ence between the knob and the burner.
The most suitable burner is to be chosen
according to the diameter and volume
capacity of the container to be warmed.
It is important that the diameter of the
pots or pans suitably match the heating
potential of the burners in order not to
jeopardise the efficiency of the burners,
bringing about a waste of gas fuel.
A small diameter pot or pan placed
on a large burner does not necessarily
mean that boiling conditions are reached
quicker.
Fig. 2.4
AUXILIARY GRATE FOR SMALL
PANS ( OPTIONAL ) (fig. 2.5)
This grate is to be placed on top of the
(smaller) auxiliary burner when using
small diameter pans, in order to prevent
them from tipping over.
Fig. 2.5
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 (1) 14 cm
Semirapid 16 cm 24 cm
Rapid 24 cm 26 cm (2)
Triple-ring 26 cm 28 cm
Fish burner from 12x30 to 18x40 cm
Maximum diameter for woks: 36 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases
(1): with grill for small cookware:
minimum diameter 6 cm
(2): with glass lid - centre rear burner maximum
diameter 24 cm

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SPECIAL WOK GRILLE - ( OPTIONAL) (figs. 2.6a, 2.6b - 2,7a, 2.7b)
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, flat-bottomed saucepans.
IMPORTANT:
The special grille for wok pans (fig. 2.6b - 2.7b) MUST BE PLACED ONLY over the pan-
rest for the triple-ring burner.
Fig. 2.6a
WRONG
Fig. 2.6b
CORRECT
Fig. 2.7b
WRONG CORRECT
Fig. 2.7a

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ELECTRIC HOTPLATES
Never cook food directly on the
electric hotplates! Always use a
saucepan or special container.
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6
Fig. 2.8
Caution!
the cooking hob becomes very
hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
NORMAL HOTPLATE
To turn on the electric hotplate, rotate
the knob (fig. 2.8) o the desired setting.
The numbers from 1 to 6 indicate the
operating positions with increasing
number corresponding to higher tem-
perature settings.
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the
heat down to the level desired.
RAPID HOTPLATE (red dot)
The rapid hotplate control knob is similar
to that of the normal hotplate, with 6
selectable heating positions (fig. 2.8).
The characteristics of this hotplate,
which is also equipped with a thermo-
static cut-off device, make it possible to:
✓achieve the cooking temperature rap-
idly
✓make full use of its output power using
flat-bottomed pans
✓limit the output power with unsuitable
saucepans.

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Fig. 2.9
PROPER USE OF THE
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE (fig. 2.9)
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the
heat down to the level desired.
Remember that the hotplate will con-
tinue to produce heat for about five min-
utes 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 flat-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.
✓never cook food directly on the hot-
plate: always use a pan or suitable
container.
An indicator light located close to the
control panel signals that the hotplate is
operating

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After a short period of use, experience
will teach you which setting is the right
one for your needs.
ELECTRIC HOTPLATE USAGE
TABLE
Hob controlled by
7-position switch
1 - 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 2.10
= Warming
= Cooking
= Roasting - Frying
Position
of
switch
Type of cooking
0Switched OFF
1
2
For melting operations
(of butter or chocolate).
2To keep foods warm or heat
small quantities of water.
3
To heat greater quantities of
water and to whip creams
and sauces.
3
4
Slow boiling, e.g. spaghetti,
soups, boiled meats, to con-
tinue steam heating of roast
meats and stews.
4
For all kinds of fried foods,
steaks, cutlets and cooking
without a lid.
4
5
For browning of meat,
cooked potatoes, fried fish
and for boiling large quanti-
ties of water.
6Rapid frying, grilled steaks,
etc.

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CONTROL KNOB
✓The control knobs may be removed
for cleaning but care should be taken
not to damage the seal.
GENERAL ADVICE
✓Before you begin cleaning you must
ensure that the hob is switched off.
✓It is advisable to clean when the
appliance is cold and especially when
cleaning the enamelled parts.
✓All enamelled surfaces have to be
washed with soapy water or some
other non-abrasive product with a
sponge and are to be dried preferably
with a soft cloth.
✓Avoid leaving alkaline or acid sub-
stances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on
the surfaces.
ENAMELLED PARTS
✓All the enamelled parts must be
cleaned with a sponge and soapy
water only or other non-abrasive
products.
✓Dry preferably with a chamois leather.
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 ELEMENTS
✓Stainless steel parts must be rinsed
with water and dried with a soft and
clean cloth or with a chamois leather.
✓For persistent dirt, use specific non-
abrasive products available commer-
cially or a little hot vinegar.
✓Note: regular use could cause
discolouring around the burners,
because of the high flame tempera-
ture.
CLEANING ELECTRIC HOT-
PLATES
✓Always clean when the hotplate is
tepid.
✓Use a soft cloth, dampened with
water, and a little salt. To finish off,
use a soft cloth with a little oil.
✓Do not use water, to avoid the forma-
tion of rust.
Do not use steam jet cleaners
because the humidity could
infiltrate into the appliance making
it dangerous.
COOKING HOB WITH
GLASS LID (OPTIONAL)
✓Do not close 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 rest hot pans or heavy objects
on the cooker lid.
✓Remove any spillages from the sur-
face of the lid before opening
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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BURNERS AND GRIDS
✓These parts can be removed and
cleaned with appropriate products.
✓After cleaning, the burners and their
flame spreaders must be well dried
and correctly replaced.
✓It is very important to check that
the burner flame spreader and the
cap have been correctly positioned.
Failure to do so can cause serious
problems.
✓In the models with safety device,
check that the probe next to each
burner is always clean to ensure cor-
rect operation of the safety valves.
✓In appliances with electric ignition
keep the electrode clean so that the
sparks always strike.
✓Note: To avoid damage to the elec-
tric ignition do not use it when the
burners are not in place.
GAS TAPS
✓Periodic lubrication of the gas taps
must be carried out by specialist per-
sonnel only.
✓In the event of operating faults in the
gas taps, call the Service Department.
Fig. 3.1
F
C
Fig. 3.2
Electrode "S" -
models with
electric ignition
only
Probe "T" -
models with
safety cut-off
valves only

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CORRECT POSITION OF
TRIPLE RING BURNER
The triple ring burner must be correctly
positioned (see fig. 3.3); the burner rib
must be fitted in their housing as shown
by the arrow.
The burner correctly positioned must
not rotate (fig. 3.4).
Then position the cap Aand the ring B
(fig. 3.4 - 3.5).
Fig. 3.5
Fig. 3.3
Fig. 3.4
AB
CORRECT REPLACEMENT
OF THE BURNERS
It is very important to check that the
burner flame spreader “F” and the cap
“C” have been correctly positioned (see
figs. 3.1 and 3.2 ).
Failure to do so can cause serious
problems.
In appliances with electric ignition,
check that the electrode “S” (fig. 3.1)
is always clean to ensure trouble-free
sparking.
In the models with safety device, check
that the probe “T” (fig. 3.1) 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.

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Fig. 3.6
CORRECT POSITION OF THE FISH BURNER
This burner must be correctly positioned as shown in the figure 3.6.