Electrolux EGT6647 User manual

EGT6647
EN Hob User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8
4. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 8
5. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................... 9
6. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................10
7. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................11
8. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 13
9. TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................18
10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY.................................................................................. 18
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
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instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are
hot.
If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
1.2 General Safety
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years
of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
Do not operate the appliance by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or
oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch
off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid
or a fire blanket.
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CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised.
A short term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.
WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on the
cooking surfaces.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they
can get hot.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked,
switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
In case of hotplate glass breakage:
shut immediately off all burners and any electrical
heating element and isolate the appliance from the
power supply,
do not touch the appliance surface,
do not use the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Where the appliance is directly connected to the
power supply, an all-pole isolating switch with a
contact gap is required. Complete disconnection in
compliance with the conditions specified in
overvoltage category III must be guaranteed. The
earth cable is excluded from this.
When you route the mains cable, make sure that the
cable doesn't come into direct contact (for example
using insulating sleeving) with parts that can reach
temperatures of more than 50°C above room
temperature.
WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the
manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by
the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions
for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the
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appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause
accidents.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is suitable for the
following markets: GB
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
Prior to installation, ensure
that the local distribution
conditions (nature of the gas
and gas pressure) and the
adjustment of the appliance
are compatible.
 Remove all the packaging.
 Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
 Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
 Keep the minimum distance from the
other appliances and units.
 Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
 Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant to
prevent moisture to cause swelling.
 Protect the bottom of the appliance
from steam and moisture.
 Do not install the appliance adjacent
to a door or under a window. This
prevents hot cookware to fall from the
appliance when the door or the
window is opened.
 If the appliance is installed above
drawers make sure that the space,
between the bottom of the appliance
and the upper drawer, is sufficient for
air circulation.
 The underside of the appliance can
get hot when in use. If an oven has
not been fitted underneath the hob
and underside of the appliance is
accessible and could allow a user or
items stored beneath the hob to come
in direct contact with the underside of
the hob, an intermediate protection
panel must be fitted.
 Plywood or kitchen carcass material is
acceptable for the panel.
 The panel must be removable for
servicing. Screws used to fix the
panel must be accessible after
installation.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
 All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
 The appliance must be earthed.
 Before carrying out any operation
make sure that the appliance is
disconnected from the power supply.
 Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
 Make sure the appliance is installed
correctly. Loose and incorrect
electricity mains cable or plug (if
applicable) can make the terminal
become too hot.
 Use the correct electricity mains
cable.
 Do not let the electricity mains cable
tangle.
 Make sure that a shock protection is
installed.
 Use the strain relief clamp on the
cable.
 Make sure the mains cable or plug (if
applicable) does not touch the hot
appliance or hot cookware, when you
connect the appliance to the near
sockets
 Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
 Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug (if applicable) or to the
mains cable. Contact our Authorised
Service Centre or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.
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 The shock protection of live and
insulated parts must be fastened in
such a way that it cannot be removed
without tools.
 Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
 If the mains socket is loose, do not
connect the mains plug.
 Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
 Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type
fuses removed from the holder), earth
leakage trips and contactors.
 The electrical installation must have
an isolation device which lets you
disconnect the appliance from the
mains at all poles. The isolation
device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
2.3 Gas connection
 All gas connections should be made
by a qualified person.
 Before installation, make sure that the
local distribution conditions (nature of
the gas and gas pressure) and the
adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
 Make sure that there is air circulation
around the appliance.
 The information about the gas supply
is on the rating plate.
 This appliance is not connected to a
device, which evacuates the products
of combustion. Make sure to connect
the appliance according to current
installation regulations. Pay attention
to requirements regarding adequate
ventilation.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electrical shock.
The use of inappropriate hob
guards can cause accidents.
 Remove all the packaging, labelling
and protective film (if applicable)
before first use.
 Use this appliance in a household
environment.
 Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
 Make sure that the ventilation
openings are not blocked.
 Do not let the appliance stay
unattended during operation.
 Set the cooking zone to off after
each use.
 Do not put cutlery or saucepan lids on
the cooking zones. They can become
hot.
 Do not operate the appliance with wet
hands or when it has contact with
water.
 Do not use the appliance as a work
surface or as a storage surface.
 When you place food into hot oil, it
may splash.
WARNING!
Risk of fire and explosion
 Fats and oil when heated can release
flammable vapours. Keep flames or
heated objects away from fats and
oils when you cook with them.
 The vapours that very hot oil releases
can cause spontaneous combustion.
 Used oil, that can contain food
remnants, can cause fire at a lower
temperature than oil used for the first
time.
 Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
 Do not keep hot cookware on the
control panel.
 Do not let cookware to boil dry.
 Be careful not to let objects or
cookware fall on the appliance. The
surface can be damaged.
 Do not activate the cooking zones
with empty cookware or without
cookware.
 Do not put aluminium foil on the
appliance.
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 Cookware made of cast iron,
aluminium or with a damaged bottom
can cause scratches on the glass /
glass ceramic. Always lift these
objects up when you have to move
them on the cooking surface.
 Use only stable cookware with the
correct shape and diameter larger
than the dimensions of the burners.
 Make sure cookware is centrally
positioned on the burners.
 Make sure the flame does not go out
when you quickly turn the knob from
the maximum to the minimum
position.
 Use only the accessories supplied
with the appliance.
 Do not install a flame diffuser on the
burner.
 The use of a gas cooking appliance
results in the production of heat and
moisture. Provide good ventilation in
the room where the appliance is
installed.
 Prolonged intensive use of the
appliance may call for additional
ventilation, for example opening of a
window, or more effective ventilation,
for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.
 This appliance is for cooking
purposes only. It must not be used for
other purposes, for example room
heating.
 Do not let acid liquids, for example
vinegar, lemon juice or limescale
remover, touch the hob. This can
cause matt patches.
 Discoloration of the enamel has no
effect on the performance of the
appliance.
2.5 Care and cleaning
 Clean regularly the appliance to
prevent the deterioration of the
surface material.
 Deactivate the appliance and let it
cool down before you clean it.
 Disconnect the appliance from the
electrical supply before maintenance.
 Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
 Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal
objects.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
 Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to discard the
appliance correctly.
 Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
 Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
 Flat the external gas pipes.
2.7 Service
 To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
 Use original spare parts only.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Cooking surface layout
21
3
4
1Rapid burner
2Semi-rapid burner
3Auxiliary burner
4Control knobs
3.2 Control knob
Symbol Description
no gas supply / off posi
tion
Symbol Description
ignition position / maxi
mum gas supply
minimum gas supply
4. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1 Burner overview
B
C
A
A. Flame spreader
B. Ignition candle
C. Thermocouple
4.2 Ignition of the burner
Always light the burner
before you put on the
cookware.
WARNING!
Do not light the burner when
the flame spreader is
removed.
WARNING!
Be very careful when you
use open fire in the kitchen
environment. The
manufacturer declines any
responsibility in case of the
flame misuse.
1. Push the control knob down and turn
it counterclockwise to the maximum
gas supply position ( ).
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2. Keep the control knob pushed for
equal or less than 10 seconds. This
lets the thermocouple warm up. If
not, the gas supply is interrupted.
3. Adjust the flame after it is regular.
If after some tries the burner
does not light, check if the
flame spreader is in correct
position.
WARNING!
Do not keep the control knob
pushed for more than 15
seconds. If the burner does
not light after 15 seconds,
release the control knob,
turn it into off position and try
to light the burner again after
minimum 1 minute.
CAUTION!
In the absence of electricity
you can ignite the burner
without electrical device; in
this case approach the
burner with a flame, turn the
control knob counter-
clockwise to maximum gas
supply position and push it
down. Keep the control knob
pushed for equal or less
than 10 seconds to let the
thermocouple warm up.
If the burner accidentally
goes out, turn the control
knob to the off position and
try to light the burner again
after minimum 1 minute.
The spark generator can
start automatically when you
switch on the mains, after
installation or a power cut. It
is normal.
The hob is supplied with the
progressive valves. They
make the flame regulation
more precise.
4.3 Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the
off position .
WARNING!
Always turn the flame down
or switch it off before you
remove the pans from the
burner.
5. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Cookware
CAUTION!
Do not use cast iron pans,
potstones, earthenware, grill
or toaster plates.
WARNING!
Do not put the same pan on
two burners.
WARNING!
Do not put unstable or
damaged pots on the burner
to prevent from spill and
injury.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the bottoms
of pots do not stand above
the control knob, otherwise
the flame heats the control
knob up.
CAUTION!
Make sure that pot handles
are not above the front edge
of the cooktop.
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CAUTION!
Make sure that the pots are
placed centrally on the
burner in order to get
maximum stability and to get
lower gas consumption.
CAUTION!
Liquids spilt during cooking
can cause the glass to
break.
5.2 Diameters of cookware
Use cookware with
diameters applicable to the
size of burners.
Burner Diameter of
cookware
(mm)
Rapid 180 - 260
Semi-rapid (rear) 140 - 180
Semi-rapid (right) 140 - 260
Auxiliary 100 - 160
6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General information
 Clean the hob after each use.
 Always use cookware with clean
bottom.
 Scratches or dark stains on the
surface have no effect on how the hob
operates.
 Use a special cleaner applicable for
the surface of the hob.
WARNING!
Do not use knives, scrapers
or similar instruments to
clean the surface of the
glass or between the rims of
the burners and the frame (if
applicable).
 Wash stainless steel parts with water,
and then dry them with a soft cloth.
6.2 Pan supports
The pan supports are not
resistant to washing in a
dishwasher. They must be
washed by hand.
1. Remove the pan supports to easily
clean the hob.
Be very careful when
you replace the pan
supports to prevent the
hob top from damage.
2. The enamel coating occasionally can
have rough edges, so be careful
when you wash the pan supports by
hand and dry them. If necessary,
remove stubborn stains with a paste
cleaner.
3. After you clean the pan supports,
make sure that they are in correct
positions.
4. For the burner to operate correctly,
make sure that the arms of the pan
supports are aligned with the centre
of the burner.
6.3 Removing pan supports
After cleaning hobs, make sure that pan
supports are in a correct position. In
order to properly place the pan supports,
make sure that an arm of the pan
support is positioned in correspondence
with the grips placed at the base of the
burner as shown in the picture. This way,
the pan support will be stable and fixed.
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