Miele GAS KM 81-2 User manual

Operating instructions
Gas hob
KM 81-2
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 647 380

Description of the appliance
KM 81-2
Description of the appliance
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Description of the appliance
KM 81-2
bTrivet
cWok/pan support
dSmall burner cap
eLarge burner cap
fBurner collar ring
gLarge burner cap base
hIgnitor
iCable for connection
to electrical supply approx. 3.6 ft
(1.10 m) long.
jIgnition safety control
kBurner base
lControl for burner
mControl panel
Data plate
Because the data plate is no longer
visible once the appliance has been
built in, a 2nd data plate is supplied
which should be placed into the space
provided in these instructions under
"After Sales Service".
Special accessories
Special accessories are available from
your Miele Dealer or from the Spare
Parts Department.
Stainless steel cover-EA 80
A stainless steel cover is available for
the KM 81-2 hob. Check availability in
each country.
For installation of the cover, a minimum
distance of 650 mm is required be-
tween the work surface and wall units.
Note:
The wok/pan support should be
removed before the cover is closed
down over the hob.
Do not install the DA 8-2 directly
next to the gas hob.
Description of the appliance
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Contents
Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
For the user
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gas safety / Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gas burner unit
Burner control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instructions for using the gas burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Suitable pans and woks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
For the installer / electrician / engineer
Electrical connection, GB / IRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gas connection GB / IRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instructions for building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Clearance above and around the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Conversion to alternative types of gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Contents
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Gas safety Environment
WARNING:
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
– If you smell gas you must act
immediately.
– Extinguish any flames.
– Do not create any electrical
sparks, e.g. do not insert or with-
draw any electrical plugs or oper-
ate electrical switches such as
lights and door bells.
– Do not enter a room with an open
light when there is a smell of gas.
– Do not light cigarettes or matches.
– Do not smoke.
– Open all windows and doors.
– Close any shut-off valves at the
gas connection or mains supply
immediately.
– Shut off the gas valve next to the
machine.
– If all gas valves are closed but
there is still a smell of gas in the
room you should call your local
gas supplier immediately.
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old
machine / appliance
Old machines / appliances contain ma-
terials which can be reclaimed or re-
cycled. Please contact your dealer,
your local waste collection centre or
scrap merchant about potential recy-
cling schemes, before disposing of the
machine/ appliance. Ensure that it pres-
ents no danger to children.
See the appropriate section in the
Warning and Safety instructions.
Gas safety Environment
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions
This appliance complies with all rele-
vant legal safety requirements. Im-
proper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both per-
sonal injury and material damage.
Before installing and using the ap-
pliance for the first time, read the
operating instructions carefully.
They give information on safety, on
the operation and care of the ap-
pliance. This way you will avoid the
risk of accidents and damage to the
appliance.
Do not let children access the ap-
pliance or its controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any fu-
ture user.
Correct usage
This appliance is intended for do-
mestic use, and in particular to
cook, fry or reheat food. Any other
usage is at the owner’s risk and could
be dangerous. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use of the ap-
pliance.
Technical safety
Please ensure that the domestic
electrical supply corresponds to
the information on the data plate.
You should find out details about the
type of gas and calorific value from
your Gas supplier and compare this in-
formation with the type of gas quoted
on the data plate.
They must correspond.
The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system.
It is imperative that this basic safety re-
quirement be tested and where there is
any doubt, the electrical system of the
house should be checked out by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage
such as electric shock caused by the
lack or inadequacy of an effective ear-
thing system.
For safety reasons the appliance
must only be operated after it has
been built-in. This is necessary to en-
sure that all electric components are
shielded.
Ensure that the gas pipe and elec-
trical cable are installed in such a
way that they do not touch any parts of
the appliance which become hot. This
could cause damage.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Installation work and repairs may
only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person,e.g.
’Corgi’ registered for gas in G.B.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electrical supply
when it is switched off at the wall
socket, or the mains fuse is withdrawn,
or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable). Do
not pull by the mains cable, but by the
plug when withdrawing the plug from
the socket.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electrical supply by an exten-
sion lead. Extension leads do not guaran-
tee the required safety of the appliance.
Gas burners should only be used
in rooms with adequate ventilation.
Ensure that the worktop area around
the hob is clear of obstacles to allow
sufficient ventilation.
Important notes for the installer
Check that all parts of the burner
unit are correctly assembled be-
fore igniting the gas, otherwise the igni-
tion could malfunction.
Please note the following, in cases
where the hob is on LPG supply:
Where this appliance is installed in
marine craft or in caravans, it shall not
be used as a space heater.
When installing the gas hob, the
following minimum dimensions
must be kept:
25 cm distance from any heat-sensi-
tive material or surfaces, otherwise
some form of insulation must be
fitted.
65 cm between the hob and a wall
unit above it.
65 cm between the hob and a
cooker hood above it.
Wall sealing strips and any back-
moulding must be of heat resistant
material.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Important notes for the user
Do not let small children use the
appliance or touch it during oper-
ation. Not only do the cooking areas
heat up, but also the control panel.
Danger of burning. Keep all pans out of
the reach of children.
Make sure that there is a minimum
distance of 15 mm between the
pot or pan and the control panel. Never
place a pot on the control panel.
When using an electric socket
near the hob, care should be taken
that the cable of the electrical ap-
pliance does not come into contact
with the gas flames or the hot parts of
the hob.
Note that potential hazards may
exist with overhead cabinets.
The wok/pan support and trivet (if
supplied) heat up when the bur-
ners are in use. Do not touch them until
they have cooled down. The use of
oven gloves is recommended.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the unit.
Never leave the hob unattended
when cooking with oil or fat. Very
hot oil can cause a fire. Always heat fat
slowly, watching as it heats.
When frying foods, make sure that
the food is as dry as possible so
as to prevent moisture from causing hot
fat to bubble over.
When shallow or deep frying, do
not overfill the pan with oil.
Before removing pots and pans,
be sure to turn the control to “OFF”.
Allow sufficient time for the unit to
cool before touching or exposing
surface areas to flammable materials.
Always ensure that food is suffi-
ciently cooked or reheated.
Many factors will affect the overall cook-
ing time, including the size and amount
of food, its temperature, changes to the
recipe and the shape and size of cook-
ing container.
Some foods may contain micro organ-
isms which are only destroyed by
thorough cooking, therefore when cook-
ing or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, se-
lect a longer cooking or reheating time.
It is essential to ensure that food
has been evenly and sufficiently
heated. Turn or stir during cooking if
necessary, and check that it is thor-
oughly cooked.
Never use damp potholders.
Use only suitable cookware. Unsuit-
able cookware may break due to a
sudden temperature change.
Avoid allowing liquids or foods con-
taining salt to spill on to a stainless
steel hob. Should this happen, wipe up
any spillages containing salt immediate-
ly, otherwise discoloration could occur.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Warning and Safety Instructions
When using a cooker hood over the
gas hob, ensure that any burners in
use are always covered with a pan.
Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
Otherwise flames could be drawn
up by the suction of the cooker
hood, parts of which could then be
damaged. Fat residues in the filter
could catch fire.
Do not use the gas hob to heat up
the room. The high temperatures of
the hob could cause inflammable ob-
jects in the vicinity to burn.
Do not use spray aerosols in the
vicinity of the appliance while it is
in operation.
Under no circumstance use a
steam-cleaning appliance to clean
the gas hob.
The steam could penetrate to live com-
ponents and cause a short circuit.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its surround-
ings in a clean condition at all times.
Any damage which might be caused
by cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guaran-
tee/warranty.
Spray canisters, aerosols or in-
flammable substances must not be
stored in a drawer beneath the hob.
Any cutlery trays must be made of a
heat resistant material.
Disposal of discarded appliances
Before disposing of an old ma-
chine / appliance, ensure that dis-
connection from the gas supply is
made by a suitably competent person.
Switch off at the mains, disconnect and
remove the appliance cable at both
ends and render useless. This is in-
tended to prevent the discarded ap-
pliance from being a hazard.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with safety instructions.
Warning and Safety Instructions
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Gas burner unit
Before using for the first time, take
heed of the “Warning and Safety
Instructions”.
Burner control
The inner and outer burner are both
controlled by one knob.
The burner control knob may only
be turned anti-clockwise to switch
on and back in a clockwise direc-
tion to switch off. Otherwise the con-
trol could be damaged.
XGas switched off
&Strong flame (outer and inner rings
both produce high flames)
&Lower flame (outer ring on low)
&Intermediate state b (provides
ignition for outer ring from inner ring)
/Very low flame
(inner ring on high, outer ring off)
/Lowest flame
(inner ring on low, outer ring off)
The gas flame is lit by electrical ignition.
When the burner control is pressed in the
strong flame position, a spark passes
from the electrode to the burner and ig-
nites the gas to give a flame (see
page 11).
The burner is equipped with an ignition
safety device. If a gas flame goes out, for
example, if food boiled over, or if there
was a sudden draft, the ignition safety
control cuts off the supply of gas.
Instructions for using the hob
Place the wok or the pan on the
wok/pan support.
A trivet is supplied with the gas hob. It
is designed to sit on the wok/ pan sup-
port when using small pans. The trivet
should only be used on the burner with
the lowest setting. It should only be
used with pans with a diameter of less
than 10 cm.
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Gas burner unit
Press in the control knob and turn
anti-clockwise to the high setting (lar-
gest flame symbol).
When the flame ignites, keep the con-
trol pressed in for 5-10 seconds, and
then press down once more firmly
before letting go.
If the flame goes out, repeat the proce-
dure, keeping the control knob pressed
in for a few extra seconds.
If, after several attempts the gas still
does not burn, check whether the lugs
are correctly positioned, for the large
burner cap in the notch in the large
burner cap base, and for the large bur-
ner cap base in the notch in the burner
base.
Turn the control knob to the highest
setting for boiling or searing food,
the lower setting for continuing cook-
ing and for keeping food warm.
Turn the control knob down to a lower
setting in good time in order to prevent
food from boiling over or burning.
To turn the heat down from the
highest to the lowest setting, turn the
control anti-clockwise until there is a
resistance, (intermediate stage &b),
press in and continue to turn the
control anti-clockwise to the
desired setting.
To turn the heat up from the lowest to
the highest setting, turn the control
clockwise until there is a resistance,
(intermediate stage &b), press and
continue to turn clockwise to the
high setting.
To switch the burner off, turn the con-
trol knob in a clockwise direction to
the "X" position. The flame will go out.
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Gas burner unit
Power cut
If there is an interruption to the electri-
cal supply, the gas can be ignited with
a match.
Light a match, press in the burner con-
trol and turn anti-clockwise to the high-
est setting (large flame).
With the control knob pressed in, ignite
the gas at the burner with a match.
Keep the control knob pressed in for
a further 5-10 seconds, and then
press firmly down once again before
letting go.
Important:
Only woks/pans with a max.
diameter of 280 mm should be used
on the gas hob.
If woks/pans have a larger diameter,
the flame may spread out to the sides
of the wok or the pan and damage or
burn the worktop or surrounding units.
When using the hob ensure the follow-
ing minimum distances are maintained:
50 mm between the wok or the pan
and heat sensitive worktop or sur-
rounds.
With too small a distance the flame
may spread out from the wok or the
pan and damage or burn the work-
top or surrounding units.
15 mm between the wok or the pan
and the control panel.
Never place a pan on the control
panel.
The outer part of the gas flame is much
hotter than the centre. Therefore the
tips of the flame should be in contact
with the base of the pan and not
spread out to the sides. Flames which
spread out to the sides of the pan
merely warm up the air in the room.
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Gas burner unit
Suitable woks, pots and pans
Material
Most woks and pans can be used for
cooking on gas.
Wok / Pan base
Bases do not need to be even for gas
cooking, in contrast to those used on
electric burners. Through the spread-
ing action of the flame, heat reaches all
parts of the base.
Thin bases conduct heat to the food in-
side more quickly than thicker ones.
Since heat is not evenly distributed
over the pan base, there is a danger
that food may be overheated in places.
Therefore, when using saucepans with
thin bases, stir the food more often.
Thick bases lessen the risk of food
overheating in places, as better dis-
tribution of heat is possible.
Shape of woks, pots and pans
Using a small wok / pan on the strong
flame does not mean faster cooking
but simply results in wasteful gas con-
sumption. The correct procedure is to
cook with small pots on the low flame
and large ones on the strong flame.
small pots = low flame
large pots = strong flame
Wide, flat pots are more suitable than
narrow, tall ones, since they heat up
more quickly.
Lids
Less heat is lost by cooking in a
covered pot.
Gas burner unit
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Cleaning and care
In the event of a pan boiling over, clean
the burner and the hob surface immedi-
ately, to prevent the boiled over sub-
stance from burning on.
Burner unit
The burner unit can be dismantled for
cleaning when cold.
Burner caps
The burner caps and collar ring can be
cleaned with a solution of dishwashing
liquid.
Do not use any caustic cleaners,
scouring powders, knives or hard
brushes, as these will cause scrat-
ches.
With time and use, the surface of the
burner caps will become dull.
Electronic ignition
The ignition device electrodes on
the burner must always be dry,
otherwise they will not spark.
From time to time, the electrodes
should be wiped with a well wrung-out
cloth and wiped dry with a clean cloth.
Important: Do not damage the igni-
tion electrodes and the thermo
element of the ignition safety device.
Reassembling the burner unit
Important: The burner must be cor-
rectly fitted together before it is lit,
otherwise the ignition device could
be damaged.
When fitting the large burner cap base
to the burner base, ensure that the lo-
cating lug fits exactly into the appropri-
ate notch.
Place the burner collar ring onto the
large burner cap base.
Place the large burner cap onto the
large burner cap base, ensuring that
the locating lug fits exactly into the ap-
propriate notch.
Fit the small burner cap.
Cleaning and care
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Cleaning and care
Wok/pan support, trivet
Caution: the wok/pan support and
trivet become hot in use.
The wok/pan support and trivet can be
removed for cleaning, and cleaned in a
hot solution of washing up liquid.
Never use scouring agents as these
could scratch the surface.
Dry with a cloth.
Hob surface
Avoid allowing liquids or foods con-
taining salt to spill on to the stain-
less steel hob. Should this happen,
wipe up any spillages immediately.
Otherwise discoloration could occur.
Remove dust, oils and fats, spillages of
foods and condensed water from pots
and pans immediately to prevent them
from drying on.
Dried on food residues are easier to
remove if they are first softened with
warm water.
Clean the hob surface using hot water
with a little dishwashing liquid.
Do not use any scouring agents or
pads, knives or hard brushes.
These will cause scratching.
Do not use cleaning agents contain-
ing acids.
A proprietary cleaning agent for stain-
less steel can be used on the stainless
steel hob surface.
Control panel / Control knob
Do not use any scouring agents or
pads on the knob or control panel,
as these could cause damage.
Clean the control knob and the control
panel with hot water and a little dish-
washing liquid.
After application, rub dry with a clean
cloth.
Under no circumstances use a
steam-cleaning appliance to clean
the gas hob. The steam could pene-
trate to live components and cause
a short circuit.
Cleaning and care
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Problem solving guide
Repairs to the gas and electrical
components of this appliance must
only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person. Repairs by unauth-
orized personnel could be dan-
gerous.
However some minor problems can be
resolved as follows:
What to do if . . .
. . . the burner does not ignite after
several attempts
Check whether:
the burner caps are correctly posi-
tioned, and are dry and clean.
the gas supply tap is turned on.
a mains fuse has blown. In this case
call an electrician or the Miele Ser-
vice Dept.
Use a match to light the gas
(see page 10).
. . . the shape and colour of the flame
are suddenly different from usual
Check whether the parts of the bur-
ner unit are correctly assembled.
. . . the gas flame goes out after
being lit
Check whether the burner caps are
correctly positioned.
Follow the procedure on how to start
the flame from top left of page 11, do
not forget to press the control right in
before releasing after 5–10 seconds.
. . . the electric spark ignition for the
gas burner no longer works
Check whether food residues or
cleaning agents have collected
between the ignition electrode and
the burner.
Clean these away carefully. Do not let
the electrode get wet.
Check, whether the orifices of the
small burner cap are clean, espe-
cially those toward the tip of the igni-
tion electrode.
Problem solving guide
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After Sales Service In the event of any fault which you can-
not remedy yourself, please contact:
Your Miele Dealer
or
The Miele Service Department
The address of the nearest Service
Department is given on the back page.
When contacting the Service Depart-
ment, please quote the Model and Ser-
ial No. of the appliance, both of which
can be found on the data plate.
Space for data plate
After Sales Service
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Electrical connection UK, IRL
Electrical connection of the ap-
pliance should be undertaken by a
suitably competent person in strict
accordance with national and local
safety regulations.
The appliance is supplied with a mains
cable for connection to single phase
230-240 V, 50 Hz supply (GB), 220 V,
50 Hz (IRL). The fuse rating and rated
load are given on the data plate.
Connection should be made by a fused
connection unit or a switched socket
which complies with local and national
regulations and is accessible after the
appliance has been built-in.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in accordance with the following
code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not corre-
spond with the coloured markings ident-
ifying the terminals in your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol zor col-
oured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
Any replacement connection cable
must be 3 x 1 mm2.
Electrical connection UK, IRL
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Electrical connection UK, IRL
Non rewireable plugs BS 1363
If this machine or appliance is fitted
with a non-rewireable plug, the follow-
ing information applies:
If the socket outlets are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this product, it
must be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted.
The plug cut from the flexible cord
should be disposed of and on no ac-
count be inserted into a socket else-
where in the house (electric shock
hazard).
The fuse cover must be refitted when
changing the fuse, and if the fuse
cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a suitable replacement is ob-
tained. The colour of the correct re-
placement cover is that of the coloured
insert in the base of the plug, or the col-
our that is embossed in words in the
base of the plug (as applicable to the
design of plug fitted).
The correct fuse rating of the replace-
ment fuses that are ASTA approved to
BS 1362 should be fitted.
Replacement fuse covers may be pur-
chased from your local electrical sup-
pliers, or Miele Service Agent.
Electrical connection UK, IRL
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Gas connection
Connection to the gas supply, or
conversion from use on one type of
gas to another should only be
undertaken by an approved Corgi
registered fitter, who is responsible
for correct functioning of the ap-
pliance when installed.
The gas hob is suitable for natural gas
and LPG, and is supplied as standard
for connection to natural gas.
Check with your local Gas Supplier
for details about the type of gas and
calorific value and compare this in-
formation with the type of gas
quoted on the data plate.
For LPG consult your Miele-Dealer
or the Service Department for the
correct gas jet kit.
Instructions for conversion to alterna-
tive forms of gas can be found in the
following Section.
The gas connection must be in-
stalled so that it can be connected
either from inside or outside the kit-
chen unit and the stop-valve must
be easily accessible and visible, by
opening one of the furniture doors,
if necessary.
An appropriate rigid or flexible connec-
tion can be used.
The gas connection must be in accord-
ance with local and national regulations
and should be tested for possible leakage.
The appliance may only be connected
by a registered gas fitter (eg Corgi in
the UK), who is responsible for correct
functioning of the appliance when in-
stalled.
When the gas hob has been in-
stalled, it is essential to check that
neither the gas pipe nor the mains
cable are in contact with hot parts
of the appliance, otherwise tempera-
ture damage to the pipe and the
cable could occur.
Nominal rating for all types of gas at
the high setting:
Gas type kW
Burner Natural gas
Liquid gas
5.75
5.40
Nominal rating for all types of gas at
the low setting:
Gas type kW
Burner Natural gas
Liquid gas
0.20
0.20
Contact your local gas supplier if the
natural gas connection pressure is less
than 18 mbar or higher than 25 mbar.
Gas connection
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