Smeg P260XGH User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 32
1.1 General safety instructions 32
1.2 Manufacturer liability 35
1.3 Appliance purpose 35
1.4 Identification plate 36
1.5 This user manual 36
1.6 Disposal 36
1.7 How to read the user manual 37
2 Description 38
2.1 General Description 38
2.2 Symbols 39
3 Use 40
3.1 Instructions 40
3.2 First use 40
3.3 Using the hob 41
4 Cleaning and maintenance 43
4.1 Instructions 43
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 43
5 Installation 45
5.1 Safety instructions 45
5.2 Section cut from the work surface 45
5.3 Mounting 46
5.4 Fixing brackets 47
5.5 Gas connection 48
5.6 Adaptation to different types of gas 50
5.7 Electrical connection 56
5.8 Instructions for the installer 57
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maintaining the appliance's aesthetic and functional qualities.
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These instructions apply only for the destination countries listed on the appliance's data plate.
This is a class 3 built in hob.

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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when moving food
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.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of
eight 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.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Make sure that the flame-
spreader crowns are correctly
positioned in their housings 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.
• 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.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. A short cooking
process must be continuously
monitored.
• Do not place metal objects, such
as dishes or cutlery, on the hob
surface during use as they may
overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
• Do not use aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance whilst it is in use.

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• Switch off the appliance
immediately 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.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not seat on the appliance.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils could
be released, as these could then
heat up and catch fire. Be very
careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the oven.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• 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
zones.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• 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 use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Do not wash removable parts
such as the hob pan support grids,
flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in the dishwasher.

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Installation
• This appliance must not be
installed in a boat or caravan.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To avoid potential overheating,
the appliance must not be installed
behind a decorative door or a
panel.
• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any work on
the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised technical
personnel. 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
solution, never with a flame.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised technical
personnel.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth 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 supply wires
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 distribution conditions
(nature and pressure of the gas)
and the adjustment of the
appliance are compatible;

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• The adjustment conditions for this
appliance are shown on the gas
setting label.
• This appliance is not connected to
an exhaust system for combustion
products. It must be installed and
connected in compliance with the
current installation regulations.
Special attention should be paid
to the relevant requirements as for
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;
• non-observance of the user
manual provisions;
• 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 improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.

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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
life of the appliance.
• Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
1.6 Disposal
This appliance must be
disposed of separately from
other waste (Directives
2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC,
2003/108/EC). 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:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Consign the appliance to the
appropriate selective collection
centres for electrical and
electronic equipment waste, or
deliver it back to the retailer when
purchasing an equivalent product,
on a one for one basis.
Our appliances are packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Consign the packing materials to
the appropriate selective
collection centres.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the main power
supply.
• Disconnect the power cable from
the electrical system.
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. Use instruction sequence.
• Single use 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,
cooking advice.
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
72 cm

Description
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AUX = Auxiliary
SR = Semi-rapid
RR = Reduced rapid
RR* = Reduced rapid
R= Rapid
UR = Ultra rapid
UR2 int = internal crown ultra rapid
UR2 est = external crown ultra rapid
2.2 Symbols
Cooking zones
Front left
Centre left
Rear left
Central internal
Central external
Front right
Central right
Rear right
Burner knobs
Useful for lighting and adjusting the hob
burners. Press and turn the knobs anti-
clockwise to the value 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.
(on certain models only)
Double-crown burners comprise an
auxiliary and a rapid burner. It is controlled
by two different knobs which permit to use
both burners at the same time or to select
one or the other as required.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
3.2 First use
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from accessories.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in their
housings with their respective burner
caps.
• Oils and fat could catch fire if
overheated. Be very careful.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Do not spray any spray products near
the appliance.
• Do not touch the appliance's heating
elements when it is running. Leave them
to cool before cleaning.
• Do not allow children younger than
8 years old to come near the appliance
when in operation.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use aluminium foil to cover the
burners or hob body.
• The 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.

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3.3 Using the hob
All the appliance's control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. The burner controlled by each knob
is shown next to the knob. The appliance is
equipped with an electronic ignition device.
Simply press the knob and turn it anti-
clockwise to the maximum flame symbol,
until the burner lights. If the burner does not
light in the first 15 seconds, turn the knob to
and wait 60 seconds before trying
again. After lighting, keep the knob pressed
in for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up. The burner may
go out when the knob is released: in this
case, the thermocouple has not heated up
sufficiently. Wait a few moments and repeat
the operation. Keep the knob pressed in
longer.
Correct positioning of the grids
Under the grids there are silicone rests with
a hole that must be centred onto the
matching fixing pins on the surface.
Make sure that the grids are simply centred
on their respective burners, without forcing
the burners to be raised or tilted. If they are,
repeat the positioning procedure.
If you find that a pan is particularly unstable,
make sure that the grids have not been
positioned incorrectly.
Correct positioning of the flame-
spreader crowns and burner caps
Before lighting the hob burners, make sure
that the flame-spreader crowns are
correctly positioned in their housings with
their respective burner caps. Make sure that
the holes in the burners are aligned with the
igniters and thermocouples. Also ensure that
the flame-spreader crowns are correctly
engaged in the burner holes.
In case of an accidental switching
off, a safety device will be tripped,
cutting off the gas supply, even if
the gas tap is open. Return the
knob to and wait at least
60 seconds before lighting it
again.

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Practical tips for using the hob
For better burner efficiency and to minimise
gas consumption, use pans with lids and of
suitable size for the burner, so that flames
do not reach up the sides of the pan. Once
the contents come to the boil, turn down the
flame far enough to ensure that the liquid
does not boil over.
To prevent burns or damage to the hob or
the counter top during cooking, all pans or
griddles must be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
Limitations on griddle use
A few precautions are necessary if you wish
to use a griddle:
• Use aluminium griddles, including those
with anti-stick coating, with dimensions
not exceeding 35 x 26 cm;
• Aluminium griddles with Teflon anti-stick
coating should be pre-heated for a
maximum of 5 minutes in order to avoid
damage to the appliance and the Teflon
coating. After pre-heating, place the
foodstuffs on the griddle to cook them;
do not exceed 40 minutes of total use for
the griddle.
• Do not allow the burner flames to extend
beyond the edge of the griddle;
• Leave a gap of at least 150 mm
between the edge of the griddle and the
side wall;
• Do not place the griddle over more than
one burner at the same time.
Cookware diameters:
• AUX: 7 - 18 cm.
• SR: 10 - 24 cm.
• RR - RR*: 12 - 24 cm.
• R: 14 - 26 cm.
• UR: 12 - 26 cm
• UR2: 12 - 26 cm.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use cast-iron griddles.

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4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the appliance
To keep the surfaces in good condition,
they should be cleaned regularly after use.
Let them cool first.
Ordinary daily cleaning
Always use only specific products that do
not contain abrasives or chlorine-based
acids.
Pour the product onto a damp cloth and
wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry
with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
Food stains or residues
Do not use metallic sponges or sharp
scrapers as they will damage the surfaces.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products with
the aid of wooden or plastic utensils if
necessary. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a
soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
Do not allow residues of sugary foods (such
as jam) to set inside the oven. If left to set for
too long, they might damage the enamel
lining of the oven.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets for cleaning the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on steel
parts or parts with metallic finishes on the
surface (e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents on glass parts (e.g. powder
products, stain removers and metallic
sponges).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not wash the removable
components such as the hob grids,
flame-spreader crowns and burner caps
in a dishwasher.

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Cooking hob grids
Remove the grids and clean them with
lukewarm water and non-abrasive
detergent. Make sure to remove any
encrustations. Dry them thoroughly and
return them to the hob.
Flame-spreader crowns and burner caps
For easier cleaning, the flame-spreader
crowns and the burner caps can be
removed. Wash them in hot water and non-
abrasive detergent. Carefully remove any
encrustation, then wait until they are
perfectly dry. Refit the flame-spreader
crowns making sure that they are correctly
positioned in their housings with their
respective burner caps.
Igniters and thermocouples
For correct operation the igniters and
thermocouples must always be perfectly
clean. Check them frequently and clean
them with a damp cloth if necessary.
Remove any dry residues with a wooden
toothpick or a needle.
Continuous contact between the
grids and the flame can cause
modifications to the enamel over
time in those parts exposed to
heat. This is a completely natural
phenomenon which has no effect
on the operation of this
component.

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5 Installation
5.1 Safety instructions
Veneers, adhesives or plastic coatings on
adjacent furniture should be temperature-
resistant (>90 °C), otherwise they might
warp over time.
The minimum distances must also be
respected for the edges of the hob on the
back as indicated in the mounting
illustrations.
5.2 Section cut from the work surface
Create an opening with the dimensions
shown in the figure in the work surface of
the piece of furniture.
*If there is a kitchen unit positioned above the
hob. In the case of a hood, refer to the
measurements indicated in the relative manual.
Heat production during appliance
operation
Risk of fire
• Check that the piece of furniture material
is heat resistant.
• Check that the piece of furniture has the
required slots.
The minimum clearance between a
ventilation hood and the cooking
surface must be at least the
distance indicated in the ventilation
hood installation instructions.
The following operation requires
building and/or carpentry work
and must therefore be carried out
by a competent tradesman.
Installation can be carried out on
various materials such as masonry,
metal, solid wood or plastic
laminated wood as long as they
are heat resistant (>90 °C).
L (mm) X (mm) Y (mm)
600 - 720 555÷560 478÷482
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm)* D (mm) E (mm)
min 150 min 460 min 750 20÷60 min 50

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5.3 Mounting
Over built-in oven
The distance between the hob and the
kitchen furniture or other installed
appliances must be enough to ensure
sufficient ventilation and air discharge.
If installed above an oven, a space must be
left between the bottom of the hob and the
top of the appliance installed below.
opens on bottom
opens on bottom and on rear
Over empty kitchen unit or drawers
If there are other pieces of furniture (lateral
walls, drawers, etc.), dishwashers or fridges
under the hob, a double-layer wooden
base must be installed at least 10 mm from
the bottom of the hob to avoid any
accidental contact. It must only be possible
to remove the double-layer base using
suitable equipment.
opens on bottom
opens on rear
If installed on top of an oven, the
latter must be equipped with a
cooling fan.
Failure to install the double-layer
wooden base exposes the user to
possible accidental contact with
sharp or hot parts.

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Hob seal
To prevent leakage of liquid between the
frame of the hob and the work surface, put
the insulating seal provided in position
before assembly.
1. Refer to the dimensions in the figure,
bearing in mind that the long front side
must brush against the hole.
2. Use light pressure to make the seal stick
to the edge around the hole cut in the
worktop.
3. Carefully trim the surplus edge away
from the seal.
5.4 Fixing brackets
Screw the fixing brackets (A) into the holes
on the sides of the bottom casing to
properly fasten the hob to the structure.
Do not use silicone to secure the
hob. This would make it impossible
to remove the hob, if necessary,
without damaging it.

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5.5 Gas connection
General information
Connection to the gas mains can be made
using a rigid copper pipe or a continuous
wall flexible steel hose in compliance with
the provisions established by the applicable
standard.
For supplying it with other types of gas, see
chapter “5.6 Adaptation to different types
of gas”. The gas inlet connection is
threaded ½” external gas (ISO 228-1).
Connection with a flexible steel hose
Make the connection to the gas mains
using a continuous wall flexible steel hose
whose specifications comply with the
applicable standard.
Carefully screw the connector 3to the gas
connector 1of the appliance, placing the
seal 2between them.
Connection with a flexible steel hose with
conical fitting
Make the connection to the gas mains
using a continuous wall flexible steel hose
whose specifications comply with the
applicable standard.
Carefully screw the hose connector 3to the
appliance’s gas connector 1(½” thread
ISO 228-1), placing the supplied seal 2
between them. Apply insulating material to
the thread (½” ISO 7.1) of connector 3,
then tighten the flexible steel hose 4to the
connector 3.
Gas leak
Danger of explosion
• After carrying out any operation, check
that the tightening torque of gas
connections is between 10 Nm and
15 Nm.
• If required, use a pressure regulator that
complies with current regulations.
• At the end of the installation, check for
any leaks with a soapy solution, never
with a flame.
• The hoses should not come into contact
with moving parts and should not be
crushed in any way.
• The adjustment conditions for this
appliance are shown on the gas setting
label.

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Connection to LPG
Use a pressure regulator and make the
connection on the gas cylinder following
the guidelines set out in the standards in
force.
The supply pressure must comply with the
values indicated in the table in “Gas types
and Countries”.
Room ventilation
The appliance should be installed in rooms
that have a permanent air supply in
accordance with the standards in force. The
room where the appliance is installed must
have enough air flow for the regular
combustion of gas and the necessary air
change in the room itself. The air vents,
protected by grilles, must be the right size to
comply with current regulations and
positioned so that no part of them is
obstructed, not even partially.
The room must be kept adequately
ventilated in order to eliminate the heat and
humidity produced by cooking: in
particular, after prolonged use, you are
recommended to open a window or to
increase the speed of any fans.
Extraction of the combustion products
The combustion products may be extracted
by means of hoods connected to a natural
draught chimney whose efficiency is certain
or via forced extraction. An efficient
extraction system requires precision
planning by a specialist qualified in this
area and must comply with the positions
and distances indicated by the applicable
standards.
When the job is complete, the installer must
issue a certificate of conformity.
This appliance is not connected to
an exhaust system for combustion
products. It must be installed and
connected in compliance with the
current installation regulations.
Special attention should be paid to
the relevant requirements as for
ventilation.

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1Extraction using a hood
2Extraction without a hood
ASingle natural draught chimney
BSingle chimney with extractor fan
CDirectly outdoors with wall- or window-
mounted extractor fan
DDirectly outdoors through wall
Air
Combustion products
Extractor fan
5.6 Adaptation to different types of
gas
If other types of gas are to be used, the
nozzles must be replaced and the primary
air must be adjusted. In order to replace the
nozzles and adjust the burners, the hob top
must be removed.
Removing the hob top
1. Remove the grids from the hob.
2. Remove the flame-spreader crowns and
relative burner caps.