Smeg PGA96 User manual

Table of contents
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1 Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Manufacturer liability 7
1.3 Appliance purpose 7
1.4 Identification plate 7
1.5 This user manual 7
1.6 Disposal 8
1.7 How to read the user manual 9
2 Description 10
2.1 General Description 10
2.2 Symbols 11
2.3 Available accessories 12
3 Use 13
3.1 Instructions 13
3.2 First use 13
3.3 Using the hob 13
4 Cleaning and maintenance 16
4.1 Instructions 16
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 16
5 Installation 18
5.1 Minimum clearance to combustible surface 18
5.2 Positioning in the counter top 18
5.3 Mounting 20
5.4 Gas connection 21
5.5 Adaptation to different types of gas 24
5.6 Electrical connection 26
5.7 Instructions for the installer 27
We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining
the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
These instructions apply only to the destination countries listed on the appliance's data
plate.
This is a class 3 built-in hob.

Instructions
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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• WARNING - Accessible parts
will become hot when in use. To
avoid burns young children should
be kept away.
• During use the appliance
becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven
• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
• The appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervised or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
by a responsible person for their
safety.
• Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking
on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Make sure that the flame-
spreader crowns are correctly
positioned in their seats with their
respective burner caps.
• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not
place empty pans on the heat.
Danger of overheating.
• Warning – Unattended cooking
on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in a fire.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid on
the pan and turn off the relevant
cooking zone.
• CAUTION: The cooking process
has to be supervised. A short-term
cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
• While cooking do not place
metal objects, such as cutlery or
dishes on the hob surface as they
may overheat.

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• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with
water, but switch off the appliance
and then cover flame e.g. with a
lid or a fire blanket.
• Do not use aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance whilst it is in use.
• Switch off the appliance after use.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do
not store items on the cooking
surfaces.
• DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN
OPERATION.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THE
APPLIANCE STORAGE DRAWER
(IF PRESENT) OR NEAR THIS
APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE
AS A SPACE HEATER.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• This appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of external
timer or separate remote control
system.
• DO NOT PLACE ARTICLES ON
OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean this appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils could
overheat and take fire. Be very
careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers for cooking.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.
• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking

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zones.
• Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
• Do not wash the removable
components such as the hob grids,
flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in a dishwasher.
Installation
• NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH
AFTERMARKET LIDS OR
COVERS.
• This appliance must not be
installed in a boat or caravan.
• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• If the electrical supply is restricted,
means of all-pole disconnection
must be accessible and
incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance should
not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.
• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPM.
• Before performing any operation
on the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Means of disconnection of
appliance must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring in accordance
with the wiring rules.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.
Installation with a hose must be
carried out so that the length of the
piping does not exceed 2 metres
when fully extended (for steel
hoses).
• The hoses should not come into
contact with moving parts and
should not be crushed in any way.
• If required, use a pressure
regulator that complies with
current regulations.
• After carrying out any operation,
check that the tightening torque of
gas connections is between
10 Nm and 15 Nm.
• At the end of the installation,
check for any leaks with a soapy

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solution, never with a flame.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technicians.
• The appliance must be connected
to ground in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90°C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal board leads
must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• If it is necessary to replace the
power cable, this must only be
performed by a qualified
technician.
• Before installation, make sure that
the local gas supply (gas type and
pressure) and the settings of the
domestic appliance are
compatible.
• The settings for this domestic
appliance are shown on the gas
setting label.
• This domestic appliance is not
connected to a device for
extracting combustion products. It
must be installed and connected in
accordance with current
installation regulations. Pay
particular attention to the relevant
requirements regarding ventilation.
For this appliance
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or
with remote-control systems.
1.2 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• use of the appliance other than
the one envisaged,
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual,
• tampering with any part of the
appliance,
• use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.
1.4 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason
1.5 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working

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life of the appliance. Read this user
manual carefully before using the
appliance
1.6 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other
waste at the end of its service life.
The appliance does not contain
substances in quantities sufficient to
be considered hazardous to health
and the environment, in accordance
with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• In order to prevent children from
becoming trapped inside, remove
the doors (if present) and leave the
accessories (racks and trays) in the
positions of use.
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to the
retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
• Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
packaging plastic bags.

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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
60 cm
70 cm

Description
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90 cm
1 Control panel
2 Auxiliary Burner (AUX)
3 Semi-Rapid burner (SR)
4 Reduced Rapid burner reduced (RR)
5 Ultra-Rapid triple crown burner (UR3)
6 Ultra-Rapid double crown burner (UR2)
7 Left grid
8 Central grid
9 Right grid
2.2 Symbols
Cooking zones
Front
Rear
Central right
Central left
Front left
Rear left
Front right
Rear right
Central
Flame indicators
Maximum flame
Minimum flame
Off

Description
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Burner knobs
Used for lighting and adjusting the hob
burners. Press and turn the knobs anti-
clockwise to in order to light the relative
burners. Turn the knobs to the zone
between the maximum and minimum
setting to adjust the flame. Return the
knobs to the position to turn off the
burners.
2.3 Available accessories
Raised pan stand
To prevent any damage to the work
surface, a raised pan stand is available to
be placed under the pans when they
exceed the diameters listed in the chapter
“Practical tips for using the hob”.
The ring must be placed under the hob grid
as shown in the pictures above.
In any case, pans with a diameter greater
than 28 cm must be used solely on the
Ultra-rapid burner (UR2 or UR3).
This ring can also be used with woks.