Elba P90 Series Technical manual

Built-in cooking hobs
Instructions for the use - Installation advices
Cod. 1103483 - ß3
P90

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Instructions 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.
✓When the appliance is not being used, it is advisable to keep the gas tap closed.
✓The periodic lubrication of the gas taps must be done only by specialized personnel.
In case of difficulty in the gas taps operation, call Service.

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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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Fig. 1.1
Fig. 1.2
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COOKING POINTS
1. Auxiliary burner (A) - 1,00 kW
2. Semirapid burner (SR) - 1,75 kW
3. Triple-ring burner (TR)
- 3,50 kW
4. Dual burner (DB) - 4,20 kW
CONTROL PANEL
5. Auxiliary burner control knob (1)
6. Triple-ring burner control knob (3)
7. Dual burner control knob (4)
8. Left semi-rapid burner control knob (2)
9. Right semi-rapid burner control knob (2)
The appliance has class 3
NOTE:
The appliance is provided
with:
-
gas-lighter incorporated in
the knobs
- safety valve system. The
flow of gas will be stopped
if and when the flame should
accidentally go out.
FEATURES
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GAS BURNERS
(Auxiliary, Semi-rapid and triple
ring)
Gas flow to the burners is adjusted by
turning the knobs (illustrated in fig. 2.1)
which control the valves.
Turning the knob so that the indicator
line points to the symbols printed on the
panel achieves the following functions:
The maximum aperture position per-
mits rapid boiling of liquids, whereas
the minimum aperture position allows
simmer warming of food or maintaining
boiling conditions of liquids.
To reduce the gas flow to minimum,
rotate the knob further anti-clockwise
to point the indicator towards the
position.
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 ●
positions.
HOW TO USE THE COOKTOP
2
Knob
position Function AUXILIARY and SEMI-RAPID burners TRIPLE RING burner
Closed
valve
Maximum
rate
Minimum
rate

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Fig. 2.1
N.B. When the cooker top 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 cooker becomes very hot
during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS
FITTED WITH FLAME
FAILURE SAFETY DEVICE
(Auxiliary, Semi-rapid and triple-
ring burners)
In order to light the burner, you must:
1 – Push and turn the knob in an anti-
clockwise direction (fig. 2.2) up to
the position (maximum rate),
push in and hold the knob until the
flame has been lit.
The sparks produced by the lighter
situated inside the relative burner
will light the flame.
In the event that the local gas sup-
ply conditions makes it difficult to
light the burner in position, try
again with the knob in position.
If there is no main electrical supply,
bring a lighted match close to the
burner.
2 – Wait for about ten seconds after
the gas burner has been lit before
letting go the knob (safety device
activation delay).
3 – 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.
Fig. 2.2

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GAS BURNERS (Dual)
The Dual Burner is a very flexible burner
which allows different regulations and
optimal cooking.
It is composed by one inner and two
outer crowns; the flame of the inner
crown can be regulated separately from
the flames of the outer crowns.
The Dual Burner can be used:
-
as a small burner (flame produced only
by the inner crown) which can be
adjusted from the maximum ( ) to
the minimum ( )position.
Intermediate operating adjustments
can be achieved by positioning the
indicator between the maximum and
minimum opening positions, and
never between the maximum opening
and ●position.
- as a high-power burner (all flames pro-
duced simultaneously by inner and
outer crowns) which can be adjusted
from the maximum ( )to the mini-
mum ( )position.
Gas flow to the burner is adjusted by
turning the knob (illustrated in fig. 2.3)
which controls the valve.
Turning the knob so that the indicator
line points to the symbols printed on the
panel achieves the following functions:
Knob position Function DUAL burner
Closed valve
Maximum rate
of inner crown
(only inner flame
at the maximum
Minimum rate
of inner crown
(only inner flame
at the minimum)
Maximum rate of inner + outer
crowns (inside and outside
flames in simultaneously
at the maximum)
Minimum rate of inner + outer
crowns (inside and outside
flames in simultaneously
at the minimum)

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Fig. 2.3
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS
FITTED WITH FLAME
FAILURE SAFETY DEVICE
(Dual Burner)
In order to light the burner, you must:
1 – Push and turn the knob (illustrat-
ed in fig. 2.3) in an anti-clockwise
direction (fig. 2.4) up to the
position (maximum rate of inner
crown); push in and hold the knob
until the flame has been lit.
The sparks produced by the lighter
situated inside the relative burner
will light the flame.
In the event that the local gas sup-
ply conditions makes it difficult to
light the burner in position,
try again with the knob in posi-
tion.
If there is no main electrical supply
connection, bring a lighted match
close to the burner.
2 – Wait for about ten seconds after
the gas burner has been lit before
letting go the knob (safety device
activation delay).
3 – 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.
Note: To change from using the inner
crown only to using both the inner and
outer crowns together, press the control
knob down before turning it.
You have to do the same when going
from using both crowns to using just the
inner crown.
N.B. When the cooker top 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. 2.4

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Burners Pan diameter
Auxiliary 12 (1) - 14 cm
Semi-rapid 16 - 24 cm
Triple ring 26 - 28 cm
Dual 12 - 14 cm
(only inner crown)
Dual 26 - 28 cm
(inner + outer crowns)
Wok max 36 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases
(1): with grill for small cookware: minimum diameter 6 cm.
AUXILIARY GRATE FOR SMALL
PANS ( optional) (fig. 2.6).
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. 2.6
CHOICE OF BURNER (fig. 2.5)
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. 2.5

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SPECIAL WOK GRILLE - (optional) - (figs. 2.7a, 2.7b - 2.8a, 2.8b)
This special grille for woks should be placed over the pan-rest for the triple-ring or
dual 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 (figs. 2.7b - 2.8b) MUST BE PLACED ONLY over the
pan-rest for the triple-ring or dual burner.
Fig. 2.7a
WRONG
Fig. 2.7b
CORRECT
Fig. 2.8b
WRONG CORRECT
Fig. 2.8a

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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-abra-
sive product with a sponge and are to be dried preferably with a soft cloth.
✓ Avoid leaving alkaline or acid substances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on the surfaces.
✓ Do not use cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
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 PARTS
✓ All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or other
non-abrasive products.
✓ Dry preferably with a microfibre 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 ELEMENTS
✓ Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean cloth.
✓ For persistent dirt, use specific non-abrasive products available commercially or a lit-
tle hot vinegar.
✓ Note: regular use could cause discolouring around the burners, because of the
high flame temperature.
Attention
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very impor-
tant 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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CONTROL KNOB
✓ The control knobs may be removed
for cleaning but care should be taken
not to damage the seal.
GAS TAPS
✓ If the gas tap becomes stiff, it is
necessary to dismantle it carefully
and clean it with petroleum spirit.
Specialist high temperature resistant
grease should be used to lubricate
the tap before replacing.
✓ These operations must be carried
out by an authorized person/service
agent.
Do not shut lid when
burner alight.
ATTENTION
✓ Do not lower the glass lid when
the gas burner 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 before opening
it.
COOKING HOBS WITH
GLASS LID (optional)

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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.
✓ Check that the electrode “S” (figs.
3.1, 3.3 and 3.6) is always clean to
ensure trouble-free sparking.
✓ Check that the probe “T” (figs. 3.1,
3.3 and 3.6) next to each burner is
always clean to ensure correct opera-
tion of the safety valves.
✓ Both the probe and ignition plug
must be very carefully cleaned.
✓ Note: To avoid damage to the elec-
tric ignition do not use it when the
burners are not in place.
CORRECT REPLACEMENT
OF THE BURNERS
Auxiliary and Semi-rapid 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 prob-
lems.
Fig. 3.2
Fig. 3.1
F
C
FS
T

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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
AB
Fig. 3.4
FS
FT

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Fig. 3.8
Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.7
Fig. 3.9
CORRECT POSITION OF
DUAL BURNER
The DUAL burner must be correctly
positioned (see fig. 3.6); the burner rib
must be fitted as shown by the arrows.
Position the central small cap in its
housing as shown by the arrows
(fig. 3.7).
Position the big cap in its housing as
shown by the arrows (fig. 3.8).
IMPORTANT: NEVER unscrew the
burner screws (fig. 3.9).
FS FT

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IMPORTANT
✓The appliance should be installed, regulated and adapted to function by a
QUALIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN.
Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid.
✓The appliance must be installed in compliance with regulations in force and following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
✓Installation technicians must comply to current laws in force concerning ventilation
and the evacuation of exhaust gases.
✓Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operations or
repairs.
✓The appliance must be housed in heat-resistant units.
✓These tops are designed to be embedded into kitchen fixtures measuring
600 mm in depth.
✓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.
✓Do not instal the appliance near inflammable 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.
Installation advice

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650 mm
60 mm min
200 mm min
500 mm
450 mm
INSTALLATION IN KITCHEN
CABINET WITH DOOR (fig. 4.3)
It is recommended that a 30 mm clear-
ance be left between the cooker top and
the fixture surface (fig. 4.3).
30 mm
Fig. 4.3
Space for
connections
Clearance
Door
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FOR THE INSTALLER
In order to install the cooker top into the
kitchen fixture, a hole with the dimen-
sions shown in fig. 4.2 has to be made,
bearing in mind the following:
✓within the unit, between the bottom of
the cooktop and the upper surface of
a shelf there must be a clearance of
at least 30 mm.
It is absolutely essential that you
place a separator between the base
of the cooktop and the built-in unit or
the oven;
✓the cooker top must be kept no less
than 200 mm away from any side wall
(fig. 4.2);
✓the hob must be
installed at least 60
mm from the wall;
✓there must be a dis-
tance of at least 650
mm between the hob
and any wall cupboard
or extractor hood
positioned immediate-
ly above (see fig. 4.1);
✓if the hob is installed
over a built-in oven,
there must be a dis-
tance of at least 30 mm between the
two appliances. The two appliances
should be connected to the gas sup-
ply with independent connections.
860
480
500
60 min
0
– 2
840
200 min
0
– 2
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.1
INSTALLATION
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FASTENING THE
INSTALLATION BRACKETS
(fig. 4.4)
✓ Each cooker top is provided with an
installation kit including brackets and
screws for fastening the top to fixture
panels from 2 to 4 cm thick.
✓ Turn the cooker top upside down and
fasten the brackets “A” to the appro-
priate socket holes, without tightening
the screws “B” for the moment.
✓ Make sure that the brackets are fas-
tened as shown in figure 4.4.
FASTENING THE COOKER
TOP (fig. 4.5)
✓ Spread the sealing material “C” out
along the fixture hole, making sure
that the junctions overlap at the cor-
ners.
✓ Insert the cooker top into the hole
and position it correctly.
✓ Adjust the position of the brackets
“A” and tighten screws “B” to block
the cooker top firmly in position.
✓ With a sharp cutter or trimmer knife
trim the excess sealing material
around the edge of the cooker top.
Take care not to damage the bench-
top.
20
mm min.
40
mm max.
B
C
A
Fig. 4.5
A
A
A
A
Fig. 4.4
A
A

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H min 650 mm
Fig. 4.6 Fig. 4.7 Air vent
Air vent
Electric fan to
extract products
of combustion
Extractor hood
for products of
combustion
CHOOSING SUITABLE
SURROUNDINGS
The room where the gas appliance is to
be installed must have a natural flow of
air so that the gas can burn (in compli-
ance with the current laws in force).
The flow of air must come directly from
one or more openings made in the out-
side walls with a free area of at least 100
cm2.
The openings should be near the floor
and preferably on the side opposite the
exhaust for combustion products and
must be so made that they cannot be
blocked from either the outside or the
outside.
When these openings cannot be made,
the necessary air can come from an adja-
cent room which is ventilated as required,
as long as it is not a bedroom or a danger
area (in compliance with the current laws
in force).
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 (fig. 4.6).
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 (fig. 4.7).
The fan can only be installed if the
room has suitable vents to allow air to
enter, as described under the heading
“Choosing suitable surroundings”.
Installation technicians must com-
ply to current laws in force concern-
ing ventilation and the evacuation of
exhaust gases.
Intensive and prolonged use may
require extra ventilation, e.g. opening
a window, or more efficient ventila-
tion increasing the mechanical suc-
tion power if this is fitted.