Russell Hobbs RH60GH401 User manual

Model number(s):
RH60GH401 (B) (SS)
Gas Hob
Instruction Manual
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Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3-5
Product Overview ………………………………………. 6
Positioning ………………………………………. 7-8
Installation ………………………………………. 9-14
Usage ………………………………………. 15-18
Cleaning & Maintenance ………………………………………. 19-21
Trouble shooting ………………………………………. 22-24
Connection to the mains ………………………………………. 25
Guarantee ………………………………………. 26
Technical specification ………………………………………. 27

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Safety Instructions
Important note:
Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and
usage as described in this booklet.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Gas appliances must be disconnected and installed by a Gas Safe
registered engineer. This scheme has replaced the Corgi registration
scheme. For details visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500.
Failure to do so will invalidate your guarantee, liability claims and could
lead to criminal prosecution
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat,
moisture and products of combustion in the room in which it is installed.
Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is
in use: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
In case of glass or steel hotplate 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 and do not use the
appliance.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
•If the supply lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person
using the correct lead, available from 0345 208 8750.

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Safety Instructions
•Packaging material is dangerous to children. Never allow children to play with
packaging material.
•Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the
appliance if it has been damaged in transport.
•The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the
safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance
works correctly after installation.
•All operations relating to installation, regulation and conversion to other types
of gas must be carried out by an authorised installation engineer, respecting
applicable regulations, standards and the specifications of the local gas and
electricity providers.
•You are recommended to contact the Technical Assistance Service to convert to
another type of gas. Before installing your new hob, ensure that it is being
installed according to the assembly instructions.
•Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the
gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
•The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating label.
•This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It
shall be installed and connected in accordance with current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements
regarding ventilation.
•This appliance can only be installed in a well-ventilated place in accordance with
existing regulations and ventilation specifications.
•The appliance must not be connected to a combustion product removal device.
•Do not subject the appliance to draughts. These might blow out the burners.
•This appliance leaves the factory set to the type of gas that is indicated on the
specifications plate. If this must be changed, read the assembly instructions.
•Do not tamper with the appliance's interior. If necessary, call our customer
helpline.
•Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Contact our
customer helpline.
•This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes, not as a heating system.

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Safety Instructions
•Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. The manufacturer is
not liable for damage which is caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
•Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended.
Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the appliance.
Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
•When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they
can build up a lot of heat. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them.
•Operating several gas burners at the same time gives rise to a great deal of
heat.
•The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
•Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire
or materials shattering, for example.
•Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or hob guards. These can cause
accidents.
•The hob will become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob.
Never place objects on the hob.
•Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by a gas safe
registered engineer.
•Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective
gloves.
•Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
•Never use strong and abrasive cleaning agents as they will cause surface
damage.
•In the event of a malfunction, turn off the appliance’s gas and electricity supply.
For repairs, call customer services.

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Product overview
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2
3
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1. Hob
2. Burners
A. Rapid burner
B. Semi rapid burners
C. Auxiliary burner
D. Semi rapid burners
3. 2 x Pan support
4. Dials
5. 4 x Sealing gasket
6. 4 x Bracket
7. 4 x Screws
8. 4 x Injector
9. Gas pipe bend
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A
B
C
D
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Positioning
•This appliance is to be installed in a counter top.
•Avoid damaging the product during installation.
•The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the
safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance
works correct when installed.
•Gas appliances must be disconnected and installed by a Gas Safe registered
engineer. This scheme has replaced the Corgi registration scheme. For details
visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. Failure to do so will
invalidate your guarantee, liability claims and could lead to criminal
prosecution.
•The edges of the hob must be a minimum of 60mm from a side or rear wall.
•The highest point of the hob (including the burners) must be a minimum of
700mm from the underside of any surface directly above it.
•The highest point of the hob (including the burners) must be a minimum of
400mm from the underside of any surface either side of the hob. If any surface
either side of the hob is lower than 400mm, then it must be at least 50mm
from the outer edges of the hob.
•There must be a minimum of 50mm of clearance around the hob and any
combustible materials.
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600mm
420mm
420mm
700mm
100mm

Positioning
•You must have a minimum gap of 10mm between the underside of the
appliance and any surface below it.
Note:
•Select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation
caused by the heat radiation from the appliance.
•To install a hob above an oven, the oven must have forced ventilation.
•Check the dimensions of the oven when being installed with the hob.
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40mm
10mm (min.)

Installation
Preparation & installation
Ensure that there are no electric wires, gas or water pipes in the area where holes
are to be made.
Components of the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
1. Ensure that that there is an electrical plug socket and gas supply within
adequate distance of the hob after it has been installed.
2. Cut out the aperture that measure 560mm by 490mm deep, in accordance
with the positioning instructions detailed on the previous page.
3. Remove the pan supports, burner lid, flame spreader and carefully turn the
appliance upside down and place it on a cushioned mat.
4. Apply the sealing gaskets (4) provided around the edge of the appliance.
5. Do not leave a gap in the sealing agent or overlap the thickness.
6. Place the bracket over the holes in each corner of the hob that match the size
of the screws that have been provided.
7. Slightly tighten a screw through the bracket so that the bracket is attached to
the hob: you should still be able to adjust the position of the bracket.
8. Carefully turn the hob back over and gently lower it into the aperture hole that
you have cut out.
9. On the underside of the hob, adjust the brackets into a position that is suitable
for your worktop.
10. Fully tighten the screws to secure the hob into position
Note: Do not use silicon sealant to seal the appliance against the aperture, as
this will make it difficult to remove the appliance in the future.
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Bracket
Screw

Installation
Gas connection
•Gas appliances must be disconnected, installed and maintained by a Gas Safe
registered engineer. This scheme has replaced the Corgi registration scheme.
For details visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. Failure to
do so will invalidate your guarantee, liability claims and could lead to criminal
prosecution.
•This appliance is supplied to run on LPG and natural gas, conversion to LPG or
natural gas must be undertaken by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This
scheme has replaced the Corgi registration scheme. For details visit
www.gassaferegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. Failure to do so will
invalidate your guarantee, liability claims and could lead to criminal
prosecution.
•During connection, always keep the nut on the gas manifold fixed while
rotating the counter-part. Use appropriately-sized spanners for a safe
connection.
•For surfaces between different components always use the seals provided in
the gas conversion kit.
•The seals used during connection should also be approved to be used in gas
connections. Do not use plumbing seals for gas connections.
•Remember that this appliance is ready to be connected to the gas supply in
the country for which it has been produced. The main country of destination
is marked on the rear cover of the appliance. If you need to use it in another
country, any of the connections in the figure below may be required. In such a
case, contact local authorities to learn the correct gas connection.
WARNING: Do not use a naked flame to check for gas leaks
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Installation
Gas supply replacement and installation guidelines
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Installation
Electrical connection
•This appliance is designed to be connected to a 220-240V~50Hz AC electricity
supply.
•Before proceeding with the electrical connection, verify that the current
carrying capacity of the system and the isolator / main switch is adequate for
the maximum power rating of the hob.
•Electrical installation of the residence and of the appliance’s isolator must be
earthed and conform with the required safety regulations.
•If there is no suitable circuit and a fused switch, they must be installed
by a qualified electrician before the hob is connected.
•Do not use adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
•During installation, please ensure that insulated cables are used. An incorrect
connection might damage your appliance and will void the manufacturer’s
guarantee.
•All repairs must be carried out by an authorised service personal or a
qualified electrician.
•Switch off/isolate your appliance before each maintenance.
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Installation
Gas adjustment
Before any adjustment is started the gas and electricity supply to the appliance
must be turned off.
Change the injector of the burners
•Remove the pan support, burner cover and flame spreader
•Unscrew the injector using a spanner and replace it with the stipulated injector
for the new gas supply.
•Carefully reassemble all of the components.
•After the injectors are replaced, you must ensure the replacement injectors
are fully tightened.
Adjustment of the minimum flame level
•Turn the taps down to the minimum level
•Remove the dial from the tap and place a small bladed screw driver in the brass
screw just to the right of the tap. Turn to adjust the flame level.
•The correct adjustment is obtained when the flame has a length of 3mm - 4mm
(for butane/propane gas the adjustment screw must be tightly screwed in).
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Injector

Installation
•Refit the dial and make sure that the flame does not go out by quickly turning
from maximum flame to minimum flame. If it does then remove the dial and
make further adjustments to the gas flow, testing it again once the adjustment
has been made.
•Repeat this process for each one of the dials/gas taps
Note:
•Do not dismantle the tap shaft, in the event of a malfunction change the
whole tap.
•Before placing the burners back, make sure that the injector is not blocked.
•A full operational test and leakage test must be carried out after a gas
conversion.
•After completing a conversion a qualified installer must mark a “V” on the
correct gas category to match with the setting in the rating label (remove the
previous “V” mark
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Dial
Tap
Sealing ring
Tap
Bypass screw

Usage
Note: The appliance is fitted with a flame failure safety device on each burner,
which is designed to stop the flow of gas to the burner head in the event of the
flame going out.
Dials
The appliance has 4 dials and these control the 4 burners, to the right of each dial
there is an illustration that shows the burner that each dial controls:
Each dial has 4 icons, these are explained below:
To use a burner
1. Turn on the appliance at the plug.
2. Place a suitable pan on the pan support that is over the burner you wish to
use. Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the pan support are
clean and dry.
3. Press the dial of the burner that you wish to light downwards and turn it anti-
clockwise to the maximum setting (large flame).
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Gas off
Ignition/spark
Maximum setting (large flame)
Minimum setting (small flame
Burner indicator

Usage
3. You must keep the dial depressed so that the automatic ignition for the burner
operates.
4. You should hold down the control knob for 15 seconds after the flame has
ignited on the burner. If after 15 seconds the burner has not lit, stop operating
the device and wait at least 1 min before trying to ignite the burner again.
5. After this 15-second interval, you will be able to release the dial and set the
flame to your required level by turning the dial anti-clockwise.
6. The operating position MUST be at a position between the maximum and
minimum position.
7. To switch the burner off, turn the control dial clockwise to the gas off position.
Note: In case of power cut, the burners can be lit carefully by using a match.
Warnings:
•It is normal to hear a slight whistling noise while the burner is operating.
•When it is first used, it is normal for the burner to give off odours; this does
not pose any risk and does not indicate a malfunction; they will disappear in
time.
•A few seconds after the burner is switched off, a sound (thud) will be
produced. This is not a fault - this means that the safety device is no longer
operating.
•Keep the burner as clean as possible. If the ignition sparkers are dirty they
will not light properly. Clean them periodically using a small non-wire brush.
Bear in mind that the ignition sparkers must not suffer any serious impacts.
•An orange-coloured flame is normal. This is caused by the presence of dust in
the atmosphere, spilt liquids, etc.
•The kitchen will become hot and humid when this gas appliance is used. You
must therefore ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: either keep the
natural ventilation apertures open, or install a ventilation system (extractor
hood).
•If using the appliance intensively for prolonged periods, you may require
additional ventilation (e.g. by opening a window) or more effective
ventilation (e.g. by increasing the hob's ventilation, if possible).
•If the burner flames are accidentally blown out, switch off the burner
operating control knob and do not try to relight it for at least one minute.
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Usage
Pans & energy saving
The following advice is to prevent damage to pans and help you save energy:
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Burners Suitable pan sizes (diameter)
Minimum diameter (mm) Maximum diameter (mm)
Rapid 200mm 240mm
Semi-rapid 160mm 180mm
Auxiliary 120mm 160mm
aX
Always use pans that are the right
size for each burner to avoid
wasting gas and discolouring the
pans
Do not use small pans on large
burners, the flame should never
touch
the sides of the pans
Place a lid on pans
Do not
cook without a lid or with
the lid half off, as this wastes
energy
Only use pans with a thick, flat
bottom.
Do not use damaged
pans, which
do not sit evenly on the hob: pans
may tip over.
Always place pans
centrally over
the burners not to one side
Do not place pans on one side of a
burner, as it could tip over
Do not use large
pans on burners
near the controls, as they may be
damaged by the high
temperatures
Pans
must always be put on the
pan supports. Always ensure the
pan supports and burner covers
are correctly positioned before use
Never place pans directly on the
burners
Do not place anything between
pan and pan support
Be careful
when handling pans
when they are on the burner or
have just be taken away from the
burner
Do not use excessive weight or
strike the hob with heavy
objects

Usage
Cooking recommendations:
The following advice is to help you get the best cooking performance/results:
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Burner Very high, High Medium Low
Rapid
burner
Boiling, steaming, griddling,
toasting, paellas, Escalopes,
steaks, omelettes, frying.
Reheating and keeping things hot:
cooked and pre-cooked dishes.
Rice, white sauce
and ragout.
Steaming: fish,
vegetables.
Semi
-
rapid
burner
Steamed potatoes, fresh
vegetables, stews, pasta, etc.
Reheating and keeping things hot:
pre-cooked dishes and delicate
casseroles.
Auxiliary
burner
Casseroles, rice pudding and
caramels.
Defrosting and
slow cooking:
vegetables, fruits
and frozen
products.
Melting: butter,
chocolate,
gelatine

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Cleaning and Maintenance:
Important notes:
•The appliance will become hot during operation, allow the appliance to cool
down before cleaning.
•Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
•Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
•Follow all instructions and warnings included with the cleaning agents.
How to clean
Observe the information in the table below to ensure that the different surfaces
are not damaged by using the wrong type of cleaning agent. Do not use:
•Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
•Cleaning agents with a high concentration of alcohol,
•Hard scouring pads or sponges,
•High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Surface type How to clean
Stainless Steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain only.
Special stainless steel cleaning products are available from
specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer of the cleaning product
with a soft cloth.
Painted surfaces Hot soapy water: Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth/towel. Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.
Aluminium and plastic Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth.
Glass Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass scraper.

Cleaning and Maintenance:
How to clean:
•After each use, clean the surface of the respective burner parts once they have
cooled down. If any residue is left (baked-on food, drops of grease etc.),
however little, it will become stuck to the surface and more difficult to remove
later. The holes and grooves must be clean for the flame to ignite properly.
•The movement of some pans may leave metal residue on the pan supports.
•Clean the burners and pan supports using soapy water and scrub with a non-
wire brush.
•If the pan supports are fitted with rubber rests, ensure that these are also
cleaned. The rests may come loose and the pan support may scratch the hob.
•Always dry the burners and pan supports completely.
•Water droplets or damp patches on the hob at the start of cooking may
damage the enamel.
•After cleaning and drying the burners, make sure the burner covers are
correctly placed on the diffuser.
•Always clean off any liquid as soon as it is spilt: you will save yourself any
unnecessary effort.
•Do not leave acidic liquids (e.g. lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the hob.
•The ring cover of the double or triple flame burner and stainless steel parts
such as hotplate rings, top sheet and the area around the burners may become
discoloured over time. This is normal because of the high temperatures. Each
time the appliance is used these parts should be cleaned with a product that is
suitable for stainless steel.
CAUTION: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of “heat,
moisture and products of combustion" in the room in which it is installed. Ensure
that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is in use: keep
natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device
(mechanical extractor hood).
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