Electrolux EHGF93CX User manual

user manual
gas cooktops
EHGC93CI, EHGF93CX

Congratulations
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our gas cooktop.
We are sure you will find your new cooktop a pleasure to
use and a great asset to your cooking. Before you use the
cooktop, we recommend that you read through the whole
user manual which provides the description of the cooktop
and its functions. To avoid the risks that are always present
when you use a gas appliance, it is important that the
cooktop is installed correctly and that you read the safety
instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
For future reference, please store this booklet in a safe place.
Contents
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Information on disposal for users
• Mostofthepackagingmaterialsarerecyclable.Please
dispose of these materials through your local recycling
depot or by placing them in appropriate collection
containers.
• Ifyouwishtodiscardthisproduct,pleasecontactyour
local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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environmental tip

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EHGC93CI EHGF93CX
1. removable cast iron trivet side
2. removable cast iron wok trivet
3. gas burners – each unit has a small, medium
and wok burner
4. control knob
5. ceramic glass hob – the glass hob is resistant to heat,
cold and rapid temperature changes, but is vulnerable
to impact. A pepper mill falling on the hob could crack
it. Never stand or put heavy loads on the hob, or use
as a storage space.
6. enamelled burner skirts
1. removable cast iron trivet side
2. removable cast iron wok trivet
3. gas burners – each unit has a small, medium
and wok burner
4. control knob
5. stainless steel hob
6. stainless steel burner skirts
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Figure 1
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Cleaning
• Alwaysensuretheapplianceisturnedoff
beforecleaning.
• Thisappliancecontainsaluminiumfittings.
Do not use caustic based cleaners.
• Donotusesteamcleanersasthismaycausemoisture
builduponelectricalcomponents.
• Alwayscleantheapplianceimmediatelyafter
anyfoodspillage.
• Donotplaceburnerbodiesandcapsinadishwasher.
caution
• Donotplaceburnersinadishwasher.
tips and information
• Inordertoavoidare,thisappliancemustbekeptclean.
• Pothandlesshouldbeturnedawayfromthefrontofthe
benchtoavoidspillageaccidents.
• Formaximumstability,ensurepotsandpansarecentrally
locatedonthetrivets.
• Keepallairventsclearofobstructionsontheundersideof
thisproduct.
• Removestickersandlmfromtheglassceramicor
stainlesssteelsurfacesbeforeusingtheappliance.
• Theglassceramiccanbedamagedbyobjectsfalling
ontoit.
• Theedgeoftheglassceramiccanbedamagedbybeing
knockedbythecookware.
• Cookwaremadeofcastiron,stainlesssteelorwith
damagedbottomscanscratchtheglassceramicifpushed
orpulledacrossthesurface.
• Spillagefromcookwarecanburnontotheglassceramic
orstainlesssteelandshouldberemovedattheearliest
opportunity.
• Donotusethecookingzoneswithemptycookwareor
withoutcookware.
• Toavoiddamagingcookwareandglassceramics,donot
allowsaucepansorfryingpanstoboildry.
• Donotallowlargecookwaretooverhangtheappliance
ontoadjacentbenchtop.Thiswillcausescorchingtothe
benchtopsurface.
• Donotallowcookingpotsorpanstointrudeintothearea
whichisclosetothecontrols.
• Ensureburnerbodiesandtrivetsareproperlylocated.
2electrolux gas cooktops burners
Description of the burner
Installation
• Anauthorisedpersonmustinstallthisapplianceand
MUST provide a certificate of compliance.
This
certificateshouldberetainedalongwithpurchase
information.
• Beforeusingtheappliance,ensurethatallpacking
materialsareremovedfromtheappliance.
• Inordertoavoidanypotentialhazard,theinstallation
instructionsinthisbooklet,andanylabelsonthe
appliancemustbefollowed.
• Ensurethatallspecifiedvents,openingsandairspaces
arenotblocked.
• Wheretheapplianceisbuiltintoabenchtop,the
benchtopmaterialmustbecapableofwithstanding85°C.
•Ensurethattheduplicateratinglabel(intheinstruction
pack)isattachedtoareadilyaccessibleadjacent
surface,sothatthecooktopcanbeeasilyidentifiedin
thecaseofaservicecall.
Servicing
• ServicingMUSTonlybecarriedoutbyauthorised
personnel.
• Tomaintainsafeoperation,itisrecommendedthatthe
productbeinspectedeveryfiveyearsbyanauthorised
serviceperson.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbyan
authorisedservicepersoninordertoavoidahazard.
1. burner 
2. skirt
3. flamesafeguardsensor
4. injector
5. ignitionsparkplug
Figure2
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2
3
5
4
Burners

3electrolux gas cooktops usingyourcooktop
Choice of flame height
Incorrect–flametoohigh
andwillcausegaswaste
andpossiblehandledamage.
Correctflameheight.
Gassaved.
Choice of cooking utensils
Foralargeburner,
usealargeutensil.
Forasmallburner,
useasmallutensil.
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3
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Figure4
Toconservegasplacethepancentrallyovertheburner
andadjusttheflamesothatitdoesnotextendpastthe
edgeofthepan(Figure4).Donotboilfoodtoorapidly.
Avigorousboilwillnotcookfoodanyfaster,andwill
wasteenergy.
Pots and pans
Allcommonpotsandpans;aluminium,stainlesssteel,
castiron,ceramic,etc.,maybeusedonthegasburners.
Ensurethatthepotsorpansaresteadyandhaveflat
basestoavoiddangerousspill-overofhotliquidsand
wastedenergy.
caution
Neveruseasbestosmats,wirematsorgrids,aluminium
foilasitcanleadtooverheating,crackedenamelorbroken
glass.Thewarrantywillbevoidiftheseitemsareused
andcauseafailure.Woksshouldonlybeusedonthewok
burnerandwoksupporttrivet.
Usingyourcooktop
Gas Controls
Eachburneriscontrolledbyacontrolknob.Themarkingson
thecontrolpanelindicatewhichburnertheknobcontrols,and
thesettingforthatburner(seeFigure3).
NOTE! Gas controls turn anticlockwise from ‘OFF’ and have
limited movement.
Lighting burners
Electronicignition:Thesecooktopsarefittedwitha
mainspowered,zeroignitiontimedeviceconnectedto
thermoelectricsafetygasvalves.Whentheappliancehas
beenconnectedandthepowerison,depressinganyknob
willreleasesparkstoallburners.
Tolightaburner,theknobmustbeturnedtothe
‘HIGH’position,thenpusheddown.Thereisnoneed
toholdtheknobdown,theignitionwillbeinstantaneous.
Thesparkwillcontinuefor5seconds.Iftheflamegoesout
whentheknobisreleasedsimplydepresstheknobagain.
Theheightoftheflamecanbevariedbyturningthecontrol
knobtowardthe ‘LOW’position.
caution
• Keephandsclearofburnerswhenlighting.
• Ifburnerdoesnotlightwithin5seconds,turnknob
to‘OFF’position,allowgastodisperse,thentry
lightingagain.
• BurnersMUSTbeoperatedbetween‘HIGH’and‘LOW’
settingsonly.
Intheabsenceofelectricalpower,carryouttheignition
directlytotheburnerwithahandheldignitionsource.Push
theknobdownasfaraspossibleforapprox.5seconds.
Iftheflamegoesoutwhentheknobisreleased,simply
depresstheknobagain,thistimeholdingitdownwith
slightlymoreforceforthesamelengthoftime.
Choice of gas burner
Foryourconveniencethereisachoiceofburners–
• Asmallburnerforspeciallowheatandslowcooking
• Amediumburnerfornormalcookingandsimmering
• Awokburnerforveryfastheatingusingawokorlarge
potorpan.
Figure3

electrolux gas cooktops cleaningandcare4
caution
Ensure the appliance is off and cool before cleaning.
Enamel (on burner skirts and trivets)
Persistentstainsmayrequirerubbingwithanylonscourer
orcreamedpowdercleansers.Householdenamelcleaners
areavailable,followthemanufacturer’sinstructionsintheir
use.Harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners, steel
wool or wax polishes should not be used.
Stainless steel (model EHGF93CX)
Simplywipewithasoftclothusingwarmwaterandamild
detergentandrinsewithcleanwater.Wherestainlesssteel
hasbecomeextremelydirtyordiscoloured,useastainless
steelcleaner–butbesuretofollowthebrushinglines.
caution
DO NOTuse abrasive cleaners or harsh solvents.
Ceramic glass (model EHGC93CI)
Thespeciallytreatedglassintheproductismanufactured
usingthelatesttechnologytothehighestpossible
standardsforbothsafetyandreliability.However,itmustbe
rememberedthatasitisCERAMIC GLASS,itmaybreak.
Treatitaccordingly.Tocleantheceramicglasshobusea
softclothorspongewithdetergentandwarmwater.
warning
Ifthesurfaceiscracked,switchofftheappliance
immediatelytoavoidthepossibilityofelectricshock.
If the hob is very soiled:
1. Removesoilageusingtherazorbladescraper.
2. Useahobcleanerproductaftertherehasbeen
sufficienttimeallowedforthehobtocool.Shakethe
bottleandapplyasmallquantityofcleanerdirectlyonto
thehob.Rubcleanusingadampclothorpapertowels.
3. Useadampclothtoremoveallremainingtracesofthe
cleaner,whichcouldotherwiseburnonwhenthehobis
nextused.Wipethehobdry.
caution
Use the scraper supplied to remove spillages
immediately, while the hob is still hot! Especially sugar
and foods with a high sugar content (eg. jam), melted
plastics and foil, all of which can damage the hob if left.
Razor blade scraper
Usethescrapertoremovespillagesfromtheceramichob.
Cleaningandcare
How to use the razor blade scraper:
1. Pullbacktheprotectivecoveruntilthebladeisvisible.
2. Makesurethattherazorbladeiscleanandnotworn.
Thereisarisk,otherwise,thatitmightdamagethehob.
Newrazorbladescanbeboughtfrompharmacies.
3.Anglescraperatapprox.45°andscrapeawaythe
spillage.Therazorbladecanbepresseddownhard
ontothehobwithoutcausinganydamage.
4. Carefullycleanthebladebywipingitwithapapertowel.
5. Whenyouhavefinished,presstheprotectivecover
forwardsasfarasitwillgo.Keepthescraperoutofthe
reachofchildren.
Changing the razor blade:
1. Openthescraperbycompletelyunscrewingthescrew
andthenplacethenewrazorbladeatthefrontedge.
2. Putthescrapertogetheragainandscrewthescrew
backintoplace.
3. Presstheprotectivecoverforwardsasfarasitwillgoto
covertherazorblade.
caution
THE RAZOR BLADE SCRAPER SHOULD BE KEPT
WELL OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Use the
razor blade scraper carefully, as the razor blade is
extremely sharp.
Trivets and burners
Thesecanallbeliftedoffandremovedforseparate
cleaning.
NOTE! When retting the burners, ensure that they are
correctly seated.
Ensureburnersarethoroughlydriedaftercleaningor
spillage.Whencleaningtheburners,ensurethatallthe
flameportsarefreeofanyblockage.Ifnecessary,usea
toothpickorbrushtoclearports.Theoutersurfaceofthe
burnercapshaveapolishedfinishandextracareneedsto
betakentoavoidscratchingthissurfaceduringcleaning.In
instancesofheavysoiling,itmaybenecessarytoapplya
non-abrasivecleaningcompoundandrubwithaclothuntil
thesoilingisremovedandthenfinishwithasoft,drycloth.
NOTE! DO NOT place trivets or burners in the dishwasher.
Ignition spark plug and flame safeguard sensor
GENTLYcleantheignitionsparkplugandflamesafeguard
sensorwithadampclothtoavoidlightingdifficulties.
Ensurethattheyaredrybeforeuse.
Injector
Ensuretheinjectorremainsfreeofanyforeignmaterial.
Ifnecessary,useathinpieceofwiretocleartheorifice.

5electrolux gas cooktops troubleshooting
Ifyouhaveaproblemwiththecooktop,checkthetable
below.Youmaybeabletosolvetheproblemandthiswill
saveyoufrompayingforaservicecall.Youmayhaveto
payforaservicecalleveninthewarrantyperiodifthe
problemisonelistedbelow.
Troubleshooting
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Burnerwillnotlighteventhough
thesparkerisworking.
Gassupplyvalveturnedoff. Turnongassupplytoappliance.
Wrongknobturned. Ensuretheknobyouareturning
correspondstotheburneryouwanttolight.
Portblockageinignitionarea. Ensurethatportsinignitionareaareclean
anddry.
Ignitionsparkplugswetordirty. Dryorcleanignitionsparkplugs.
Nosparkisobtainedwhen
controlknobisactivated.
Electricitysupplyisdisconnectedor
switchedoff. Switchonelectricityorcheckfuses.
Ignitionsparkplugswetordirty. Dryorcleanignitionsparkplugs.
Flamesunevenortendingtolift.
Flameportsblockedorwet. Cleanordryameports.
Burnercapincorrectlytted. Ensurethiscomponentisttedcorrectly.
Flamesnotstayingon
whenknobisreleased.
Knobnotsetbetween‘HIGH’and
‘LOW’.
KnobMUSTbesetbetweenthese
positions.
Dirtorspillageonamesafeguard
sensor. Cleanamesafeguardsensortip.
Lowheat,slowcooking. Incorrectcookingpotorpanbeing
used.
RefertoFigure4(page3).
Benchtoporknobsoverheating.
Incorrectcookingpotorpanused. CheckFigure4(page3)forcorrectpotor
pantobeused.
Potorpannotlocatedonburner
properly.
Ensurepotorpaniscentrallylocatedon
burner.
Table1

electrolux gas cooktops technicaldata6
We reserve the right to alter these specifications.
This appliance conforms to AS 4551.
Technicaldata
Features EHGC93CI EHGF93CX
Cookingzones 3 3
Wok Yes,triplering Yes,triplering
Ignition 220-240V 220-240V
Trivet Cast Cast
Hobmaterial Ceramicglass Stainlesssteel
Features Ignitionthroughknobs Ignitionthroughknobs
Flamesafeguard Yes Yes
Colours Black Stainlesssteel
Gastypes NG,(LPconversion
kitsupplied)
NG,(LPconversion
kitsupplied)
Cooktop dimensions mm
Width 910 910
Depth 410 410
Height 58 58
Cut out dimensions mm
Width 880 880
Depth 380 380
Energy rating (NG) – MJ/h
Smallburner 5.1 5.1
Mediumburner 9.0 9.0
Wokburner 15.0 15.0
TotalMJ/h 29.1 29.1
Table2

7electrolux gas cooktops installation
Thisappliancemustbeinstalledbyanauthorisedperson
andincompliancewith:
1. AS 5601 ‘Gas Installations’ (Australia) or NZS
5261 ‘Installation of Gas Burning Appliances and
Equipment’ (New Zealand)ortherelevantinstallation
codeforgasappliancesofyourcountry.
2. Thelocalgasfittingregulations,municipalbuilding
codes,electricalwiringregulationsandanyother
relevantstatutoryregulations.
3. Theparticularinstructionsasgivenbelow.
Installationinstructions
caution

Cooktopsaresuppliedsetupfornaturalgas(NG).
TouseonLPG,theinjectorsmustbechangedusing
theconversionkitsupplied.ReferLPconversionon
page10.
4. AcertificateofcomplianceMUSTbegiventothe
customeraftertheapplicationissuccessfullyinstalled.
Figure5a–ProudFit
17
914
414
17
110min*
880
380
133min*
+1
0
+1
0
Gassupply
connection
location
R7TYP
*tocombustiblesurface
Figure5b–FlushFit
Gassupply
connection
location
Theflushfitrecessis5mmdeep.ReferFigure6bforside
viewdetail.
Figure6b–FlushFit
Hob
Benchtop
Springclip
Burnerbox
positioningclip
location
Figure6a–ProudFit
Foamseal Hob
Springclip
Burnerbox
Benchtop
Silicone
5mm
+0.5
0
Figure7
2mm
46mm

46mm
electrolux gas cooktops installation8
Installationprocedure Installationprocedure
Figure8
1. Thebenchcutoutshouldbemadeaspercutout
dimensionsinTable2andFigure5.
2. Adjacent walls, cupboards and protection for
combustible materials:Ensurethattheapplianceis
installedwithSection5.12.1ofAS5601(Australia)or
Section14.1ofNZS5261(NewZealand),regarding
clearancestocombustiblesurfacesandmaterials,and
clearancetorangehoodsandexhaustfans.
 Toensureclearancesof200mmfromburnerstovertical
combustiblesurfacesobservethedimensionsshownin
Figure8.
 Clearancestocombustiblematerialsmaybereducedif
combustiblesurfacesareprotectedinaccordancewith
clause5.12.1.2ofAS5601(Australia)orsection14.1.2
ofNZS5261(NewZealand).
3. Optional barrier:Abarriercanbeinstalledtoprevent
accidentalcontactwiththecooktopbase,wherethe
baseofthecooktopisaccessiblefrombelow(ieinside
acupboard,etc).Aminimumclearanceof15mmis
requiredbetweenthebaseandthebarrier.Thisbarrier
maybemadeofanynon-combustible,rigidmaterial.
4. AFOAMSEALhasbeenprovidedandistobeapplied
alongtheperimeterofthehob.
5. Fitthepositioningclipssuppliedtoensurethatthe
cooktopcannotmoveafterinstallation.
warning
Failure to fix the positioning clips could result in
loosening of the gas connection through movement
of the cooktop and a gas leak may result.
Installeightpositioningclipsintospecialholesonthesides
oftheappliance(seefigure7).Placeapplianceintocut-out
andcheckthefit.Theapplianceshouldbeagoodfitand
notmoveinanydirection.
96mm
Combustiblesurface
66mm
106mm
Flush fit installation method
Important note:Allcut-outsinthebenchtopareaareto
becarriedoutataspecialistworkshop.
Thecutmustbecleanandprecise,sincethecutedgeis
visibleonthebenchtopsurface.Thestabilityoffurniture
beingworkedonmustbeensuredfollowingthecut-outs.
Usespecialheatandwaterresistantbenchtops(e.g.
naturalstoneortiled).Seefigures5band6bforcutting
dimensions.
Placethehobintothecut-outandalignit,ensuringthe
gapsaroundtheedgesbetweenthehobandthebenchtop
areevenonallsides.Fitpositioningclipsasshowninfigure
6atthelocationpointsshowninfigure7.
Checkthefunctionandlocationofthehob.
Fillthegapsbetweenthehobandbenchtopwithasuitable
commercialsiliconesealantinacolourofyourchoice.
caution

Use of an unsuitable silicone sealant on natural stone
benchtops can cause permanent discolouration.
Beforethesiliconesealantstartstoformaskin,moisten
abladeoryourfingerwithasoapysolutionandsmooth
itover.Thehobshouldonlybeusedoncethesilicone
sealanthashardened.
Do not use foam seal in this application.