Electrolux HG755420UM User manual

HG755420UM
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GAS HOB USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
4 Safety information
6 Installation
12 Product description
13 Operation
15 Helpful hints and tips
16 Care and cleaning
17 What to do if…
18 Technical data
19 Environment concerns
The following symbols are used in this user
manual:
Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice
Contents 3

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
These instructions are only valid in the countries whose symbols appear on this booklet's
cover.
For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before
installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or
sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.
General safety
WARNING!
Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruc-
tion for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Child safety
• Only adults can use this appliance. Children must get supervision to make sure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation and physical injury.
• Keep children away from the appliance during and after the operation, until the appli-
ance is cold.
Use
• Remove all packaging, stickers and the protective layer of the stainless steel hob panel (if
present) from the appliance before first use. Do not remove the rating plate. It can inva-
lidate the guarantee.
• Set the cooking zones to the "off" position after each use.
• Burners and accessible part become hot during and after use. Do not put cutlery or sau-
cepan lids on the cooking surface. Cookware and its contents can tip over. There is the
risk of burns.
• Too hot fats and oils can ignite very quickly. There is the risk of fire.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• Always monitor the appliance during operation.
• Do not let the liquids overflow into the holes of the top of the hob
• Do not use the hob without cookware.
• The appliance is only for domestic use. Do not use the appliance for commercial and in-
dustrial use.
• Only use the appliance for domestic cooking tasks. This is to prevent physical injury to
persons or prevent damage to property.
• Use only cookware with diameter applicable to the dimensions of burners. There is a risk
of overheating and rupture of the glass plate (if applicable).
• Do not use a pan with diameter smaller than burner dimension -flames will heat up the
pan handle.
4Safety information

• Pots must not enter the control zone.
• Do not use not stable cookware to prevent from tilt and accident.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products, and/or
fusible objects (made of plastic or aluminium) and/or fabrics in, near or on the appliance.
There is the risk of explosion or fire.
• Use only the accessories supplied with appliance.
• Be careful when you connect the appliance to the near sockets. Do not let electricity
bonds touch the appliance or hot cookware. Do not let electricity bonds tangle.
Installation
•You must read these instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injury
to persons and pets or damage to property caused by failure to obey these require-
ments.
•To prevent the risks of structural damage or physical injury, installation, connection
of the appliance to the power supply and gas system, setting up and maintenance
must only be done by qualified personnel in compliance with standards and local
regulation force.
• Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a
damaged appliance. If it is necessary, speak to the supplier.
• Only use built-in appliances after you assemble the appliance into correct built-in units
and work surfaces that obey the standards.
• Do not install the hob over a domestic appliances if the installation instructions do not
allow it.
• Install the appliance only on a worktop with flat surface.
• Do not change the specifications or modify this product. There is the risk of injury and
damage to the appliance.
• Fully obey the laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country where
you use the appliance (safety regulations, recycling regulations, electrical safety rules
etc.)
• Keep the minimum distances to other appliances and units.
• Install anti-shock protection, for example install the drawers only with a protective panel
directly below the appliance.
• Prevent damage of the cut surfaces of the worktop against moisture with a correct seal-
ant.
• Seal the appliance to the worktop with no space left with a correct sealant.
• Prevent damage to the bottom of the appliance from steam and moisture, e.g. from a
dishwasher or oven.
• Do not install the appliance adjacent to doors and below windows. Hot cookware can be
hit off the hob when you open the doors or windows.
• Before installation, make sure that the local supply conditions (gas type and pressure)
agree with the adjustment of appliance. The adjustment conditions for the appliance are
on the rating plate, which you can find near the gas supply pipe.
Safety information 5

• This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It must be
installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular
attention must be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
•The use of a gas cooking appliance cause heat and moisture in the room in which it
is installed. Make sure that the ventilation in the kitchen is good: keep natural venti-
lation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor
hood).
•More ventilation (for example opening of a window or increasing the level of me-
chanical ventilation where present) is necessary when you operate the appliance
with intensity for a long time.
• Carefully obey the instructions for electrical connections. There is the risk of injury from
electrical current.
•Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply, before you do the maintenance
work or you clean it.
• The electrical mains terminal is live.
• Make electrical mains terminal free of voltage.
• Install correctly to give anti-shock protection.
• A loose and incorrect mains plug and socket connections can make the terminal become
too hot.
• A qualified electrician must install the clamping connections correctly.
• Use a strain relief clamp on cable.
• Use the correct mains connection cable and replace the damaged mains cable with ap-
plicable cable. Speak to your local Service Force Centre.
• The appliance must have the electrical installation which lets you disconnect the appli-
ance from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
• If the fixing bracket is near to the terminal block, always make sure the connection cable
does not come in contact with the edge of the bracket.
• You must have correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses
removed from the holder), ground leakage trips and contactors.
Disposal of the appliance
• To prevent the risk of physical injury or damage
– Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
– Cut off the mains cable where it connects with the appliance and discard it.
– Flat the external gas pipes if there are fitted.
– Speak to your local authorised facilities for disposal of your appliance.
INSTALLATION
WARNING!
The following instructions about installation, connection and maintenance must be carried
out by qualified personnel in compliance with standards and local regulations in force.
6Installation

Important safety requirements
This hob must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regula-
tions (Current Edition) and the IEE Wiring Regulations (Current Edition).
For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to NSAI-Domestic Gas Instal-
lation I.S. 813 Current Editions and the ETCI Rules for Electrical Installations.
Provision for ventilation
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standards Codes Of Prac-
tice: B.S. 6172/ B.S. 5440, Par. 2 and B.S. 6891 Current Editions.
The hob should not be installed in a bed sitting room with a volume of less than 20 m³. If it
is installed in a room of volume less than 5 m³ an air vent of effective area of 100 cm² is
required. If it is installed in a room of volume between 5 m³ and 10 m³ an air vent of effec-
tive area of 50 cm² is required, while if the volume exceeds 11 m³ no air vent is required.
However, if the room has a door which opens directly to the outside no air vent is required
even if the volume is between 5 m³ and 11 m³.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room, B.S. 5440 Part 2 Current Edi-
tion, should be consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements.
For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to the NSAI-Domestic Gas
Installation I.S. 813 Current Editions Table Four.
Location
The hob may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bed sitting room (with a volume
greater than 20 m³), but not in a bathroom or shower room.
The minimum distance combustible material can be fitted above the hob in line with the
edges of the hob is 400 mm. If it is fitted below 400 mm a space of 50 mm must be allowed
from the edges of the hob.
For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to NSAI-Domestic Gas Instal-
lation I.S 813 Current Edition Section 7-Permitted Locations of Appliance.
Gas Connection
WARNING!
Any gas installation must be carried out by a GAS SAFE REGISTER installer.
Make sure that, once the hob is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event
of a breakdown.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should the above instructions or any of the other
safety instructions incorporated in this instruction booklet be ignored.
On the end of the shaft, which includes the G 1/2" threaded elbow, adjustment is fixed so
that the washer is fitted between the components as shown in the diagram. Screw the
parts together without using excessive force.
Installation 7

1
2
3
1End of shaft with nut
2Washer
3Elbow
Connection to the gas supply should be with either rigid or semi-rigid pipe, i.e. steel or cop-
per.
The connection should be suitable for connecting to R 1/2 (1/2 BSP male thread).
When the final connection has been made, it is essential that a thorough leak test is carried
out on the hob and installation.
Make sure that the main connection pipe does not exert any strain on the hob.
If you use flexible metal pipes make sure that they agree to ISO 10380 and ISO 10807
standards. Be careful they do not come in touch with mobile parts or they are not
squeezed. Also be careful when the hob is put together with an oven.
It is important to install the elbow correctly, with the shoulder on the end of the thread,
fitted to the hob connecting pipe.
Failure to ensure the correct assembly will cause leakage of gas.
Make sure that the gas supply pressure of the appliance obeys the recommended values.
Rigid connection:
Carry out connection by using metal rigid pipes (copper with mechanical end).
Injectors replacement
1. Remove the pan supports.
2. Remove the caps and crowns of the burner.
3. With a socket spanner 7 remove the injectors and replace them with the ones which
are necessary for the type of gas you use (see table in Technical Data section).
4. Assemble the parts, follow the same procedure backwards.
5. Replace the rating plate (it is near the gas supply pipe) with the one for the new type
of gas supply. You can find this plate in the package supplied with the appliance.
If the supply gas pressure is changeable or different from the necessary pressure, you must
fit an applicable pressure adjuster on the gas supply pipe.
8Installation

Adjustment of minimum level
To adjust the minimum level of the burners:
1. Light the burner.
2. Turn the knob on the minimum position.
3. Remove the knob.
4. With a thin screwdriver, adjust the by-pass screw position.
1
1The by-pass screw
– If you change from natural gas 20 mbar to liquid gas, fully tighten the by-pass
screw in.
– If you change from liquid gas to natural gas 20 mbar, undo the by-pass screw ap-
proximately 1/4 of a turn (1/2 of a turn for Triple Crown burner).
WARNING!
Make sure the flame does not go out when you quickly turn the knob from the maximum
position to the minimum position.
Electrical connection
• Any electrical work required to install this hob should be carried out by a qualified elec-
trician or competent person, in accordance with the current regulations.
• THIS HOB MUST BE EARTHED.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure that there is an access to the mains plug after installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• The appliance must not be connected with an extension cable, an adapter or a multiple
connection (risk of fire). Check that the ground connection is in conformity with the
standard and regulations force.
• The power cable must be placed in such a way that it does not touch any hot part.
• Connect the appliance to the mains with a device that lets to disconnect the appliance
from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm, eg. auto-
matic line protecting cut-out, earth leakage trips or fuse.
• None of a parts of the connection cable can not get a temperature 90°C.
Electrical Requirements
Any permanent electrical installation must comply with the latest I.E.E. Regulations and lo-
cal Electricity Board regulations. For your own safety this should be undertaken by a quali-
Installation 9

fied electrician, e.g. your local Electricity Board, or a contractor who is on the roll of the
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
This hob is designed to be connected to a 230 V 50 Hz AC electrical supply.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated
on the hob rating plate. The rating plate is located on the bottom of the hob.
The hob is supplied with a 3 core flexible supply cord incorporating a 3 amp plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse, a 3 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be
used.
1 2
3
4
5
1Green and Yellow
23 amp fuse
3Brown
4Cord clamp
5Blue
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, the wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live
1. Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter 'E' or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter 'N' or coloured black.
3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter 'L' or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp
must be secure over the outer sheath.
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that
the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
10 Installation

The replacement of electric cable must be carried out exclusively by the service force centre
or by personnel with similar competencies, in accordance with the current regulations.
Replacement of the connection cable
To replace the connection cable use only H05V2V2-F T90 or equivalent type. Make sure that
the cable section is applicable to the voltage and the working temperature. The yellow/
green earth wire must be approximately 2 cm longer than the brown (or black) phase wire.
Building In
min. 55 mm
min. 650 mm
560 mm
min. 450 mm
30 mm
480 mm
min. 600 mm A
A -supplied seal
A
B
A -supplied seal
B -supplied brackets
Possibilities for insertion
Kitchen unit with door
The panel installed below the hob must be easy to remove and let an easy access in case a
technical assistance intervention is necessary.
min 20 mm
(max 150 mm)
30 mm
60 mm
b
a
Installation 11

a) Removable panel
b) Space for connections
Kitchen unit with oven
The hob recess dimensions must obey the indication and the kitchen unit must be equipped
with vents to let a continuous supply of air. The electrical connection of the hob and the
oven must be installed separately for safety reasons and to let easy remove oven from the
unit.
50 cm2
360 cm2180 cm2
120 cm2
MANUFACTURER:
ELECTROLUX ITALIA S.p.A.
C.so Lino Zanussi, 30
33080 PORCIA (PN) -ITALIA
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Cooking surface layout
3
2
1
4
6
7
5
1Hob top
2Semi-rapid burner
3Semi-rapid burner
4Semi-rapid burner
5Triple Crown burner
6Auxiliary burner
7Control knobs
Control knobs
Symbol Description
no gas supply / off position
ignition position / maximum gas supply
minimum gas supply
12 Product description

OPERATION
Ignition of the burner
WARNING!
Be very careful when you use open fire in kitchen environment. Manufacturer decline any
responsibility in case misuse of the flame
Always light the burner before you put cookware.
To light the burner:
1. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the maximum position ( ) and push it
down.
2. Keep the control knob pushed for approximately 5 seconds; this will let thermocouple
to warm up. If not, the gas supply will be interrupted.
3. Adjust the flame after it is regular.
If after some tries the burner does not light, check if the crown and its cap are in correct
positions.
1
2
3
1Burner cap and crown
2Thermocouple
3Ignition candle
Operation 13

1
2
3
4
1Burner cap
2Burner crown
3Ignition candle
4Thermocouple
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 posi-
tion and try to light the burner again after minimum 1 minute.
In the absence of electricity you can ignite the burner without electrical device; in this case
approach the burner with a flame, push the relevant knob down and turn it counter-clock-
wise to maximum gas release position.
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 installa-
tion or a power cut. It is normal.
Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol .
WARNING!
Always turn the flame down or switch it off before you remove the pans of the burner.
Using the wok stand
A wok stand lets you use a round-bottomed wok on the hob. You must only use the wok
stand on the Triple Crown burner. You must not use it with any other type of wok or pan.
When you install the wok stand, make sure the recesses in the frame fit tightly on the bars
of the pan supports.
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When you install the grate of the Triple Crown burner afterwards, align the hollow part of
the grate with the reference on the plate attached to the glass.
CAUTION!
Be very careful when you put the pan supports back on their position. There is a risk of
scratching the glass hob top.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Energy savings
• If possible, always put the lids on the pans.
• When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame to barely simmer the liquid.
WARNING!
Use pots and pans with diameter applicable to the dimension of burner.
Do not use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap its edges.
Burner Diameters of cookware
Triple Crown 180 -260 mm
Semi-rapid (rear left) 120 -240 mm
Semi-rapid (rear right) 120 -240 mm
Semi-rapid (front left) 120 -220 mm
Auxiliary 80 -180 mm
WARNING!
Pots must not enter the control zone.
WARNING!
Make sure pot handles do not protrude over the front edge of the cooktop and that pots
are centrally positioned on the rings in order to achieve maximum stability and to obtain
lower gas consumption.
Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings to prevent from spill and injury.
WARNING!
Flame diffuser are not recommended.
Helpful hints and tips 15

Information on acrylamides
Important! According to the newest scientific knowledge, if you brown food (specially the
one which contains starch), acrylamides can pose a health risk. Thus, we recommend that
you cook at the lowest temperatures and do not brown food too much.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Switch the appliance off and let it cool down before you clean it. Disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply, before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam cleaners or high-pressure clean-
ers.
WARNING!
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or acids, they can cause damage to the appli-
ance.
Scratches or dark stains on the glass have no effect on how the appliance operates.
• You can remove the pan supports to easily clean the hob.
• To clean the enamelled parts, cap and crown, wash it with warm soapy water and dry it
carefully before you put them back.
• Stainless steel parts wash with water, and then dry with a soft cloth.
• The pan supports are not dishwasher proof; they must be washed by hand.
• When you wash the pan supports by hand, take care when you dry them as the enamel-
ling process occasionally leaves rough edges. If necessary, remove stubborn stains using a
paste cleaner.
• Make sure you position the pan supports correctly after cleaning.
• To make burners work correctly, make sure that the arms of the pan supports are in the
centre of the burner.
•Be very careful when you replace the pan supports to prevent the hob top from
damage.
After cleaning, dry the appliance with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel can become tarnished if it is too much heated. Refer to this you must not
cook with potstones, earthenware pans or cast iron plates. Do not use aluminium foil to
prevent damage the top during operation.
Removing the dirt:
1. – Remove immediately: melting plastic, plastic foil, and food containing sugar.
–Stop the appliance and let it cool down before you clean: limescale rings, water
rings, fat stains, shiny metallic discolorations. Use a special cleaner for glass or
stainless steel.
2. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and some detergent.
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3. At the end rub the appliance dry with a clean cloth.
In order to avoid damaging the hob top pay attention when replacing the pan support.
Cleaning of the spark plug
This feature is obtained through a ceramic ignition candle with a metal electrode. Keep
these components well clean to prevent difficult lighting and check that the burner crown
holes are not obstructed.
Periodic maintenance
Periodically speak your local Service Force Centre to check the conditions of the gas supply
pipe and the pressure adjuster, if fitted.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Problem Possible cause Remedy
There is no spark when lighting
the gas
• There is no electrical supply • Make sure that the unit is
connected and the electrical
supply is switched on.
• Control the fuse. If the fuse
is released more than one
time, refer to a qualified
electrician.
• Burner cap and crown are
placed uneven
• Make sure that the burner
cap and crown are in correct
positions.
The flame is blow out immedi-
ately after ignition
• Thermocouple is not heated
sufficient
• After lightning the flame,
keep the knob pushed for
approximately 5 seconds.
The gas ring burns unevenly • Burner crown is blocked
with food residues
• Make sure that the injector
is not blocked and the burn-
er crown is clear of food
particles.
If there is a fault, first try to find a solution to the problem yourself. If you cannot find a
solution to the problem yourself, speak your dealer or the local Service Force Centre.
If you operated the appliance incorrectly, or the installation was not carried out by a regis-
tered engineer, the visit from the customer service technician or dealer may not take place
free of charge, even during the warranty period.
Labels supplied with the accessories bag
Stick the adhesive labels as indicated below:
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MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO
DATA
MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO
DATA
MODELMODEL
MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO.
03 IT
MADE IN ITALY
TYPE
230V-50Hz
IP20
0049
1 2 3
1Stick it on Guarantee Card and send this part
2Stick it on Guarantee Card and keep this part
3Stick it on instruction booklet
These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. These data are available on
the supplied rating plate.
• Model description .................
• Product number (PNC) .................
• Serial Number (S.N.) .................
Use the original spare parts only. They are available at Service Force Centre and approved
spare parts shops.
TECHNICAL DATA
Hob dimensions
Width: 745 mm
Length: 515 mm
Hob recess dimensions
Width: 560 mm
Length: 480 mm
Heat input
Triple Crown burner: 3.8 kW
Semi-rapid burner: 1.9 kW
Auxiliary burner: 1.0 kW
TOTAL POWER: G20 (2H) 20 mbar = 10.5 kW
G30 (3+) 28-30 mbar = 763 g/h
G31 (3+) 37 mbar = 750 g/h
18 Technical data

Electric supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
3 core flexible cable with non rewireable plug
fitted with a 3 amp cartridge fuse
Category: II2H3+
Gas connection: R 1/2"
Gas supply: G20 (2H) 20 mbar
Appliance class: 3
By-pass diameters
Burner Ø By-pass in 1/100 mm
Auxiliary 28
Semi-rapid 32
Triple Crown 56
Gas burners
BURNER
NORMAL
POWER
REDUCED
POWER
NORMAL POWER
NATURAL GAS
G20 (2H) 20 mbar
LPG (Butane/Propane)
G30/G31 (3+) 28-30/37 mbar
kW kW inj. 1/100
mm m³/h inj. 1/100 mm
G30
28-30
mbar
G31
37 mbar
g/h g/h
Auxiliary
burner
1.0 0.33 70 0.095 50 73 71
Semi-rap-
id burner
1.9 0.45 96 0.181 71 138 136
Triple
Crown
burner
3.8 1.4 146 0.362 98 276 271
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Environment concerns 19

Packaging material
The packaging materials are friendly to the environment and can be recycled. The plastic
components are identified by marking: >PE<,>PS<, etc. Discard the packaging materials as
household waste at the waste disposal facilities in your municipality.
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