IKA Alton User manual

Gas Hob
User’s Manual of Gas Hob
This Manual applies to embedded Gas Hob
Before operating, please read this Manual carefully, and keep it properly.
The pictures in this Manual are for reference only.

Foreword & Contents
Foreword
Contents
“Beautiful life starts from your kitchen”. Thanks for purchasing Ika
kitchen appliances. Ika kitchen appliances undertake the social mission
to provide beautiful kitchen lives for mankind, and Ika is committed to
becoming the best kitchen life solution supplier in the world. We adhere to
the purpose of quality first and customer foremost. If you have any
comments and suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will
provide perfect services according to your needs.
Warning: Before installing and using, please read this Manual carefully, and
get familiar with the safety precautions in order to use it properly.
Note: The appearance and structure of our products are subject to change
without prior notice.
Foreword
Product Diagrams
Specifications and Parameters
Safety Instructions
Installation Method
Method of use
Operation instruction for gas detector
Cleaning & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Statement of Environmental Impact
Packing List
Warranty Information

Product Diagrams
Specifications and Parameters
Pot rack
Inner burner cap
Outer burner cap
Gas plate
Panel
Pot rack location
Knob
Ignition pin (white)
Burner
Thermocouple
(yellow)
Left outer wind
Door adjusting plate
Left inner wind
Door adjusting plate
Gas inlet
Right inner wind
Door adjusting plate
Right outer wind
Door adjusting plate
Battery compartment
(applies to products
using battery)
Adapter interface
(applies to products
using mains supply)
Left outer wind
Door adjusting plate
Left inner wind
Door adjusting plate
Gas inlet
Right inner wind
Door adjusting plate
Right outer wind
Door adjusting plate
Battery compartment
(applies to products
using battery)
Gas detector
(applies to products
equipped with gas
detector)
Adapter interface
(applies to products using mains supply)
Note: Above figures are structure diagrams of the product. The figures are used to identify parts
location. Please refer to the product for the actual appearance.
Model JZY series
Gas category
Dimension
Weight
Power supply
Rated heat load
Rated gas pressure
LPG 20Y
See details on the packing case
See details on the packing case
1# or 5# dry cells or 200V mains supply
See nameplate on the cooktop
Note: Refer to the mark on the nameplate of the cooktop for the rated gas pressure.

Safety Instructions
Be sure to use appropriate pressure regulator. The cooktop is a low
pressure gas appliance. Only household pressure regulators in
compliance with national standards can be used. Do not use
medium pressure or high pressure regulators, or else it may cause
hazards.
Do not place any inflammable or explosive materials (gasoline,
alcohol, fireworks, and high-pressure spraying can) near the
cooktop, or else it may cause fire or explosion.
Do not put any acidic or alkaline materials on the cooktop in order to
avoid corrosion.
Do not put any knife, fork, spoon or other metal objects on the
cooktop to avoid burn due to heating.
If unattended, do not let children use or approach the heating
cooktop.
Do not impact the panel with heavy object.
Caution
Caution
Low pressure regulator
Medium/high pressure regulator
While using the cooktop, do not go out or sleep.
Turn off the switch knob and the master gas valve
after using. Before sleeping or going out, check if
the switch is turned off again.
While using the cooktop or the flame is just turned
off, do not touch the burner cap, pot rack or panel
with hands in order to avoid burn.
The cooktop can be used for cooking and boiling
water. Do not use it to dry towels or clothes in
order to avoid accidents.
While using the cooktop, be sure to maintain
appropriate ventilation to avoid health hazard
caused by carbon monoxide produced by the
cooktop in the closed kitchen.
Air circulation

Do not use the cooktop in the places blown by
strong wind directly.
The flameout protection device of the cooktop can
only prevent gas leakage caused by wind blowing
or soup spill. Please use the cooktop properly to
avoid leakage due to other reasons.
Strong wind
Installation Method
Preparation
Installing cooktop feet
If gas leakage is detected, be sure to
Stop using the Gas Hob immediately, turn off the master valve,
open the door and window for ventilation, and contact local
After-sales Service Center or gas company to check the reason and
eliminate the problem.
Before the gas leakage is eliminated, do not ignite or turn on electrical
equipment, do not handle the power plug, and do not use mobile
phone on site, or else open flame or electric spark will ignite the gas
and cause fire or explosion.
Check if the used gas category and rated gas
pressure comply with the mark on the nameplate,
and do not use if not.
Refer to the structure diagrams and check if the
parts of the cooktop are complete and intact.
If the embedded cooktop is used as a desktop cooktop, as shown in the
picture, align the clips of the cooktop feet to the mounting holes in the
four corners in the bottom of the cooktop, and push to clamp on the
bottom shell. After installation, pull the cooktop feet to check if the
installation is secure.
Picture of cooktop foot Status before installation Cooktop foot installation diagram
Pressing direction
Production License
Name
Model
Gas Category Code
Rated Gas Supply Pressure
Rated Heat Load
DateofManufacture:
XK21-007-00444
Household Gas Stove
IKA-ALTON
LPG
2800Pa
Left: 4.0KW Right: 4.0KW
Service Life: Eight years (from the date of sales)
Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

The cooktop should be installed in places with
proper ventilation. If LNG cylinder is used, the
distance from the cooktop and the cylinder should
be greater than 100cm. At least 100cm space
should be retained above the cooktop. If exhaust
hood is installed, retain the space according to the
installation requirements of the exhaust hood. The
distance from the cooktop opening to the back wall
should be not smaller than 15cm in order to avoid
interference between wok and the back wall or
exhaust hood. The distance from the cooktop
opening to the surrounding walls or objects should
be not smaller than 15cm.
If the cooktop is installed in the cupboard, the
cupboard door should have one or several vents
that connect to the cooktop bottom and the total
area should be not smaller than 100cm2, in order to
keep air circulation in the cupboard, ensure
sufficient oxygen supply when the cooktop is
working, ensure that a small amount of gas leaked
due to improper installation or poor sealing of the
gas inlet can be evacuated naturally and avoid
accidents. To avoid rodents or insects entering the
cupboard or the cooktop, please install metal mesh
on the vents.
Take out the cutout template from the packing case,
drill holes in the cooktop according to the
instructions of the cutout template and required
size, and then put the cooktop in the mounting hole
horizontally until the bottom of the cooktop panel
fits the table (as shown in the figure, A, B and R are
length, width and fillet size of the cutout template;
the specific values follow the mark of the cutout
template)
Battery compartment
(applies to products using battery)
Installing battery or adapter
Requirements on installation position
Installing the cooktop
Adapter interface
(applies to products
using mains supply) Adapter (applies to
products using mains
supply)
The adapter is in the bottom of the cooktop. Please
insert the adapter into the adapter interface of the
cooktop, and then plug the adapter into the power
outlet.
For products that use dual power supply:
If the mains power supply isn’t connected and only
The battery compartment is in the bottom of the
cooktop. Please insert the battery according to the
polarity indicated on the battery compartment.
battery is used, the cooktop can be ignited, but the gas detector, electronic timing and
luminous knob are unavailable. If the mains power supply is connected but battery isn’t used,
all functions of the cooktop work normally. If the mains power supply is connected and battery
is used, all functions of the cooktop work normally.
Vent
(Unit: cm)
(Unit: cm)

Connecting gas pipe
1. Select dedicated rubber pipe of Φ9.5mm inner
diameter (or other custom specification)
according to the gas inlet specification of the
cooktop. The recommended length is
100~150cm. Do not use rubber pipes that have
defects or aged.
2. Connect one end of the rubber pipe to the gas
inlet of the cooktop to the red line, clamp the
connection with a hoop to prevent leakage, and
connect the other end to the master valve of gas
supply.
3. Do not put the rubber pipe on the cooktop, and
avoid compression and bending of the pipe.
PVC pipe Crack,
aging
Dedicated
Gas inlet of the cooktop
Clamp the hoop
Red line
Gas pipe Hoop
Gas inlet of
the cooktop
Large nut joint
Sealing ring
Small nut joint
Sealing ring
Metal hose
Master valve of
the gas supply
Connecting with rubber pipe:
Connecting with metal hose:
Note:
Check if the installed gas connector leaks:
Connect the larger nut joint of the metal hose to
the gas inlet of the cooktop and tighten in
place. Connect the smaller nut joint to the
master valve of the gas supply, and also tighten
in place.
The nut joints on both ends of the metal hose
must have sealing rubber rings before installing
and using.
Apply soapy water on connections of the gas
pipe, and open the master valve; if air bubbles
are produced, the pipe leaks; please close the
master valve, tighten the clamp the gas pipe or
the nut joint appropriately and try again until
there is no leakage. Check the connections
regularly in later use.

Installing gas plate and burner cap
Installing pot rack
Ignition operation
Method of use
Thermocouple
positioning post
Ignition pin
positioning
post
Positioning slot
(bottom)
Put in alignment
Clamp position
Long side direction
Thermocouple
positioning post
Thermocouple
Ignition pin
positioning
post
Ignition pin
Short side direction
Long side direction
Short side direction
Positioning pin Positioning pin Outer positioning hole
Inner positioning hole
Align the thermocouple positioning post and ignition
pin positioning post on the gas plate to the
thermocouple and ignition pin respectively and install
on the burner, and then put the outer burner cap and
inner burner cap on the gas plate in sequence. If the
burner cap has positioning pin, put the pin in the
positioning slot in the gas plate.
Put the pot rack in appropriate position on the
cooktop panel. If the pot rack has positioning slot
in the bottom, align it to the clamp position on the
panel, and ensure that the pot rack is flat and
stable
Clamp the heat shields on the pot rack
according to the long side direction and
short side direction shown in the figure.
1. Turn all knobs to “ ” position, and open the master valve of the gas
supply.
2. Press the knob, turn left counterclockwise to the high heat position
“ ”, and the flame is ignited automatically when the ignition pin
clicks.
Note:
a. If the cooktop you purchased isn’t instant start series, please press the
knob for 3-5 seconds when the flame is ignited (flameout protection
system of the cooktop needs preheating for 3-5 seconds).

Adjusting fire power
Adjusting ventilation door
b. If the cooktop you purchased is instant start series, release your
hand when the flame is ignited.
OFF MAX. MIN.
OFF Medium Strong
Medium Soft Low
Tips:
If the cooktop is used for the first time or hasn’t been used for a
long time, it is normal if it is difficult to ignite because the gas pipe
has air residue. Please try several times to discharge the air until
the flame is ignited normally. Do not remove the gas pipe to
discharge the air.
Rotate the knob slowly as shown in the figure below to get desired fire
power.
Remark: Please refer to the cooktop to check if it is general adjustment
or accurate adjustment.
The adjusting plate of ventilation door is in the bottom of the cooktop,
and is used to adjust the flame burning. Under normal conditions, the
ventilation door of the cooktop has been adjusted properly, and the
burning flame is light blue, clear and stable.
Position of adjusting plate of ventilation door
Normal blue flame

Flame breaks away from the fire
hole or there is big noise when
the flame extinguishes.
Hood-cooktop linkage
If you have purchased hood-cooktop linkage product of our company
(model with L suffix), please set in the following method: (the specific
operation depends on the hood model; please refer to the hood manual)
1. Code matching for first use
(1) Connect the power supply of the hood, install the battery or connect the
power supply for the cooktop.
(2) Press and hold the CLOCK button of the hood for three seconds, the
CLOCK LED of the hood flashes and enters code matching waiting state.
Press and hold the cooktop knob for three seconds and release, and the
cooktop will transmit code automatically and match with the hood. When
the CLOCK LED of the hood stops flashing, the buzzer beeps long and the
icon on the display is lit, indicating that the code is matched successfully
and the linkage function starts (whether the cooktop is connected to the
gas supply doesn’t affect the code matching)
Note: If the electronic control board of the hood or cooktop has been
repaired or replaced, please re-match the code in the same method.
Adjusting method of ventilation door:
Hold the handle of the adjusting plate of the ventilation door, lift about
1mm and then turn left or right. When the handle is turned to the left,
the air inlet of the ventilation door is narrowed and the intake air
quantity is reduced. When the handle is turned to the right, the air
inlet of the ventilation door is expanded and the intake air quantity is
increased. Air inlet
Handle of the
adjusting plate
Put the adjusting plate
in different notches to
adjust the flame burning
The air inlet of the
ventilation door is the
largest and the intake
air quantity is the
maximum
The air inlet of the
ventilation door is
the smallest and the
intake air quantity
is the minimum
If the flame is abnormal, please adjust according to the table below:
Abnormal flame Ventilation door
adjusting method
Flame is yellow
Flame retracts into the burner,
no flame or fuzzy flame on the
burner cap, and accompanied by
whirr
Narrow the air inlet of the
ventilation door and
decrease the intake air
quantity
Expand the air inlet of the
ventilation door and
increase the intake air
quantity

2. Control function under linkage state
(1) When any burner of the cooktop is ignited, the hood enters
running state automatically in three seconds and adjusts the level
according to the fire power automatically.
(2) When both burners are turned off, the hood enters slow speed
delay state, and turns off in three seconds.
Operation instruction for mechanical timer
Operation instruction for electronic timer
1. In initial state, adjust the knob to “ ”, the right burner doesn’t have
timer function, the timing function is disabled, and the right burner is
in normal operation;
2. Adjust the knob to a scale between 1 and 120, the right burner is in
timer state, and the timer time is the scale value (unit: min);
3. At the timer time, the timer knob points “ ”, tinkles once and the
right burner turns off; the timer function of the right burner is disabled
and the right burner resumes normal operation.
Remark: The mechanical timer has error. If you need accurate cooking
operation, the timer time is only for reference.
Hour digit Minute digit Minute digit
Right burner
timer mark
Timer time
adjustment
Left burner
timer mark
Timer time
adjustment
Timer button

1. Standby state: When the power is connected for the first time or
reconnected after power failure, the buzzer beeps once, the illuminated
pushbutton and display turn off after two seconds, and the timer function
enters standby state. The system is in non-timer state by default, and the
digital display area is hidden in this state;
2. The ignition operation of cooktops with timer operation is same as
conventional cooktops;
When the timer counts down to “0:00”, the buzzer beeps once and turns off
the burner;
The buzzer beeps once when the button is pressed down.
3. Timer setting:
1) Turning on the timer:
When the burner is burning, tap the timer button to turn on the timer,
and the system enters left burner timer setting by default, and the left
burner timer mark and digital display area flash at the same
time, indicating that the left burner is in timer setting state. To set the timer
function of the right burner, tap the timer button again, and the right
burner timer mark and digital display area flash at the same time;
tap the timer button to switch the timer function between left burner
and right burner; when the timer function is turned on, the digital display
area shows the timer time set in previous time by default.
2) Turning off the timer:
If the timer time is set to “0:00” and there is no operation in 5 seconds, it
will exit the timer function;
When the timer function is turned on, the set time ends; exit timer function
and turn off the burner;
When the timer function is turned on, press the pushbutton again to ignite
and exit the timer function;
Exit timer function if the burner is turned off.
3) Timer time setting:
When the timer function of the burner is turned on, that is, the burner timer
mark and digital display area flash at the same time, and enter the timer
setting state of respective burner;
Press the + or - button to increase or decrease the time by 1 minute; press
and hold the + or - button to increase or decrease the time by 10 minutes;
the range of timer time: 0:01-9:59;

Operation instruction for gas detector
If there is no operation in 5 seconds after setting the time, it will enter
the timer state, the digital display area shows the set time, and the
timer mark or of respective burner turns on, indicating that the
burner is in timer state.
4) Editing timer time:
In timer state, tap the timer button to enter timer time setting state
of the left burner, and the digital display area shows the previously set
timer time; the setting and operation of timer time are same as the
description in 3).
5) The left and the right burner can use the timer function at the same
time as described in steps 1) ~ 4). After confirming and entering
countdown, the countdown time switches between the left and the right
burner; when is on, it shows the timer time of the left burner; when is
on, it shows the timer time of the right burner.
1) When external power is connected, the product enters preheating
mode (2~4min), the green LED flashes, and the gas detector doesn’t
detect gas leakage at this time.
2) After preheating, the product enters detection mode, the green LED
turns on, and it will send sound alarm if the detected gas exceeds set
threshold (10%~20%LEL). It also controls the pulse igniter to disable
ignition.
3) If there is sound alarm, please close the master valve of the gas
supply immediately, open the window for ventilation, and contact local
After-sales Service Center or gas company to check the reason and
eliminate the problem. Before the gas leakage is eliminated, do not
ignite or turn on electrical equipment, do not handle the power plug,
and do not use mobile phone on site, or else open flame or electric
spark will ignite the gas and cause fire or explosion.
4) When the gas leakage is eliminated, connect the power and wait for
2~4 minutes; if the gas detector doesn’t alarm, the cooktop can be
used normally.

Note
Cleaning & Maintenance
The gas detector alarms only when the gas leakage reaches set
threshold. Therefore, if the cooktop is in the environment with good
ventilation or big air flow and the gas leakage can’t reach the set
threshold, it won’t alarm.
Do not cover the gas detector with any object.
When the power is just connected and the green LED flashes, the gas
detector is in preheating mode and can’t detect normally.
Since the product is installed in closed cupboard, it also may alarm due
to gas accumulation after long time use; in this case, open the window
for ventilation, open the cupboard for several minutes to discharge the
gas until there is no alarm. Drill vents in the cupboard as required by
this Manual.
The damages and losses caused by incompliance with the installation
methods and usage methods specified in this Manual are not covered
by the free warranty of the manufacturer. The manufacturer also
doesn’t assume any related responsibilities. Please keep all
documents properly.
Regularly check if the rubber pipes are intact and if there is any
aging or crack; replace the pipes regularly (once a year
recommended).
Before cleaning the cooktop, turn off the master valve of the gas
supply and wait for the cooktop to cool down.
Clean the counter and surrounding of the cooktop regularly (once a
day recommended). Clean the cooktop surface with soft cloth and
neutral (or dedicated) detergent; do not use steel ball or other hard
objects.
Clear the dirt on the burner surface, ignition pin and thermocouple
surface with soft brush and neutral (or dedicated) detergent; do not
use steel ball or other hard objects.
Clear the carbon deposits in the inner and outer burner cap with
thin sheet iron or steel needle to avoid blocking the fire hole and
affecting normal use.
After cleaning, install the gas plate, burner cap and pot rack in
place (refer to the installation method).

Troubleshooting
If the problem still can’t be eliminated, please ask designated service
department to repair.
The master valve is closed or gas is run
out
Failure Cause Solution
Can’t ignite
Gas leakage
(smell gas)
Flame is yellow
Flame breaks
away from the fire
hole or there is big
noise when the
flame extinguishes
Flame retracts
into the burner,
no flame or fuzzy
flame on the
burner cap, and
accompanied by
whirr
Hood doesn’t start
after igniting
(applies to
cooktops with
hood-cooktop
linkage function of
models with L
suffix)
Flame is red
Battery isn’t installed, reverse or power
insufficient
Gas pipeline is mixed with air
Rubber hose is bent or squashed
Safety system isn’t preheated sufficiently
Ignition pin has dirt in the tip
Ignition pin isn’t in proper position
Rubber pipe is aged, cracks or falls off
Pipes are not connected properly
Air humidity is too high, too much fume
LNG in the cylinder is almost run out
The fire hole of the burner cap is blocked
The air inlet of the ventilation door is too
small
The air inlet of the ventilation door is too
big
The burner cap and gas plate are not
placed properly
The air inlet of the ventilation door is too
big
The hood doesn’t have hood-cooktop
linkage function (model with L suffix)
Linkage function of the hood isn’t turned
on
The electrical control board of the
cooktop is oxidized or burnt
Open the master valve or replace the
gas
Install the battery properly or replace the
battery
Ignite repeatedly to discharge the air
Straighten or replace the hose
Ignite and hold the knob for 3~5 seconds
Clean
Adjust the distance between the ignition
pin and burner cap to 3~5mm
Replace or reconnect the rubber pipe
Check the tightness of the connections
and connect properly (refer to
“Connecting gas pipe”)
Normal phenomenon
Replace the LNG
Clear the dirt
Adjust the ventilation door to expand the
air inlet (refer to “Adjusting ventilation
door”)
Adjust the ventilation door to narrow the
air inlet (refer to “Adjusting ventilation
door”)
Place the burner cap and gas plate
properly; follow the positioning if available
Adjust the ventilation door to narrow the
air inlet (refer to “Adjusting ventilation
door”)
Use the hood that has hood-cooktop
linkage function
Turn on the hood-cooktop linkage
function
Ask qualified personnel to replace

Statement of Environmental Impact
The company establishes, implements, and maintains environment
management system in accordance with national standard. The
environmental impacts of the products in use and after service life expires
are as follows:
The paper boxes and plastic bags can be recycled, but foam can’t be
recycled and should be disposed of into dedicated trash can after
unpacking.
The waste batteries can be recycled and should be disposed of into
dedicated trash can, or else it will cause environmental pollution.
The product in use will discharge CO, CO2, NOX and other waste gases.
Please keep ventilation of the room. Poor ventilation will cause the
concentration of CO, CO2, NOX and other waste gases rising significantly,
which will harm your health and cause hypoxia poisoning or even death.
Every product has its service life. Please scrap it according to national
regulations. The scrapped product shall be sent to local collection station.
Packing List
Note: 1. Clamp hoop isn’t provided for the areas using G1/2 screw.
2. Auxiliary tine pot rack and small pot rack are optional for certain models.
3. Certain models are not recommended for desktop cooktops, and cooktop
feet are not provided.
4. Adapter is only equipped for products using mains supply.
Cooktop
Cutout template
Clamp hoop
Adapter
1 set
1pcs
1pcs
1pcs
1pcs
1pcs
1pcs
4pcs
User’s Manual
Auxiliary tine pot rack
Auxiliary small
pot rack
Cooktop feet

Warranty Information
The free warranty doesn’t cover the following cases, but we can provide
charged services.
The authorized service outlets provide charged services for the following cases:
(1) The damage is caused by improper handling, use, maintenance or storage;
(2) The damage is caused by installation or maintenance in unauthorized service
outlets (including installation or repair by the user);
(3) The user can’t offer valid invoice or proof of purchase, and can’t proof the
warranty period;
(4) The invoice doesn’t match the product or is altered;
(5) The damage is caused by force majeure;
(6) Beyond the warranty period;
(7) The damage is caused in the environment (e.g. voltage, humidity, temperature,
ventilation, etc.) incompliance with the Manual.
Note: The product is subject to change without prior notice.

Tips
Before installing the product, drill vents in the cupboard with total
area not smaller than 100cm2 according to the “Requirements on
installation position” in this Manual.
The cooktop is a low pressure gas appliance. Please use
appropriate pressure regulator. Do not use medium pressure or
high pressure regulators, or else it may cause hazards.
To ignite, press the knob to the bottom and rotate left for 90° to the
ignition position; after igniting, hold the knob for 3~5 seconds
before releasing (because the flameout protection system requires
preheating).
For first use, please ignite several times to discharge the air from
the pipe.
If the ignition sound is weak, please replace the battery. It is
recommended to use high capacity alkaline battery to extend the
operating time.

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