Smeg PS906-5 User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 36
1.1 General safety instructions 36
1.2 Manufacturer liability 39
1.3 Appliance purpose 39
1.4 Identification plate 39
1.5 This user manual 39
1.6 Disposal 40
1.7 How to read the user manual 41
2 Description 42
2.1 General Description 42
2.2 Symbols 42
2.3 Available accessories 43
3 Use 44
3.1 Instructions 44
3.2 First use 44
3.3 Using the hob 44
4 Cleaning and maintenance 47
4.1 Instructions 47
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 47
5 Installation 49
5.1 Safety instructions 49
5.2 Positioning in the counter top 49
5.3 Mounting 53
5.4 Gas connection 54
5.5 Adaptation to different types of gas 59
5.6 Electrical connection 64
5.7 Instructions for the installer 65
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
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.
• 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.

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• Do not use aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance whilst it is in use.
• 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 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).

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• Do not wash removable parts
such as the hob pan support grids,
flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in the dishwasher.
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.

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• If it is necessary to replace the
power cable, this must only be
performed by a qualified
technician.
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,
• The 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.
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.

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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.
• 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 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,
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
1. Control panel
2. Auxiliary Burner (AUX)
3. Reduced Rapid Burner (RR)
4. Ultra-rapid burner internal crown (UR2
int.)
5. Ultra-rapid burner external crown
(UR2 ext.)
8. Right pan support grid
7. Left pan support grid
8. Central pan support grid
2.2 Symbols
Cooking zones
Rear
Front
Centre internal
Centre external

Description
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Burner knobs
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 support
To prevent damage to the worktop, a
raised pan support is available to place
under pans having a diameter greater than
those indicated in the “Cookware
diameters” table in section 3.3 “Using the
hob”.
The pan support must be placed on the hob
grid as shown in the figure above.
In any case, pans with a diameter greater
than 26 cm must be used solely on the
Ultra-rapid burner (UR2 int. + ext.).
This pan support can also be used with
woks.

Use
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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).
3.3 Using the hob
All the appliance’s control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. 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
ignites. 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.
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 fats 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 in operation. Leave
them to cool before cleaning.
• Keep children under the age of 8 away
from the appliance when it is in use.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use aluminium foil to cover the
burners or hob body.
• Cookware 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.
In case of an accidental switching
off, a safety device will be tripped,
cutting off the gas supply, even if
the gas cock is open. Return the
knob to and wait at least 60
seconds before lighting it again.

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Positioning the pan support grids
The pan support grids are provided
unassembled on the hob. To position the
pan support grids correctly, follow the
instructions shown in figure.
Correct positioning of the flame-
spreader crowns and burner caps
Before lighting the hob burners, check that
the flame-spreader crowns are correctly in
place with their respective burner caps,
making sure that the holes (A) in the burners
are aligned with the igniters and
thermocouples (B).
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 the
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.
Cookware diameters:
• AUX.: 12 - 16 cm.
• RR: 18 - 26 cm.
• UR2: 18 - 26 cm.
Cookware diameters with raised
pan support:
• UR2: 26 - 28 cm.
Always check that the knobs are in
the (off) position when you
have finished using the appliance.

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Limitations on griddle use
A few precautions are necessary if you wish
to use a griddle:
• Griddles must never protrude beyond
the edge of the hob.
• Teflon-coated aluminium griddles should
be pre-heated empty for a maximum of 5
minutes in order to avoid damaging 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 use griddles or plates to cook or
heat food on the ultra-rapid burner
(UR2).
• If one of the burners close to the wooden
rear wall is an ultra-rapid burner (UR2),
leave a gap of at least 160 mm between
this wall and the edge of the griddle.
• Make sure that the burner flame does
not extend beyond the edge of the
griddle.
• Leave a gap of at least 160 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.
• Never use the griddle for more than 40
minutes.

Cleaning and maintenance
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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 and only use 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 steel sponges and sharp
scrapers as they will damage the surface.
Use normal, non-abrasive products and a
wooden or plastic tool, if necessary. Rinse
thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or a
microfibre cloth.
Cooking hob pan support grids
Remove the pan support grids and clean
them in lukewarm water and non-abrasive
detergent. Make sure to remove any
encrustations. Dry them thoroughly and
return them to the hob.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• 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 rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not wash removable parts such as
the hob pan support grids, flame-
spreader crowns and burner caps in the
dishwasher.
The continuous contact between
the pan supports 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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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. Replace the flame-spreader
crowns, making sure that they are correctly
positioned in their housings with their
respective burner caps.
Knobs
The knobs should be cleaned with a soft
cloth dampened with lukewarm water, then
dried carefully. They can easily be removed
by pulling them upwards.
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.
Do not use aggressive products
containing alcohol or products for
cleaning steel and glass when
cleaning the knobs, as these
products could cause permanent
damage.
After cleaning, dry the appliance
thoroughly to prevent water or
detergent drips from interfering
with its operation or creating
unsightly marks.

Installation
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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 clearances must also be
respected for the edges of the hob on the
back as indicated in the mounting
illustrations.
5.2 Positioning in the counter top
Fixing to the support structure: traditional
built-in model
Create an opening with the dimensions
shown in the figure in the countertop of the
carcase.
Heat production during appliance
operation
Risk of fire
• Check that the carcase material is heat
resistant.
• Check that the carcase has the required
openings.
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)
899 878 490
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm)
min 110 min 460 min 750 20 - 50 min 50

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To prevent liquids leaking between the
frame of the hob and the worktop, carefully
position the insulating seal provided (E)
before assembly.
1. Use light pressure to make the seal stick
to the edge around the hole cut in the
worktop.
2. Place the hob on the insulating seal and
fix it to the supporting structure using the
screws and fastening brackets
supplied (A) so that the hob is perfectly
level.
3. Carefully trim the surplus away from the
edge of the seal (B).
The brackets should be positioned
only after having placed the hob
on the seal.

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Fixing to the support structure: flush built-
in model
Create an opening with the dimensions
shown in the figure in the countertop of the
piece of furniture.
This built-in model requires a 3mm deep
recess to be cut in the worktop (detail “B” in
the figure above).
Before positioning the appliance, the
supplied seal (E) must be applied to the
recess.
L (mm) X (mm) Y (mm)
900 490 878
X (mm) Y (mm) G (mm) H (mm)
490 878 901 513
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm)
min 110 min 460 min 750 20 - 40 min 50

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Once this has been done, fix the appliance
into position using the special brackets
provided (A) so that it is perfectly level,
following the instructions in the figure.
This appliance can also be installed in a
90 cm base.
To fit the brackets, the appliance must be
inserted into the opening made in the
countertop, with the edge resting on the
actual top.
To fasten the hob laterally, just fix the two “L”
brackets to the sides of the carcase (2)
using the supplied screws (4) making sure
to align the slot (3) on the bracket with the
rivet (1) on the bottom of the product.
Stabilise the hob fastening by tightening the
screw (5) in the rivet (1).
The brackets should be positioned
only after having placed the hob
on the seal.
• If possible, do not use silicone to
fix the hob as this would make it
impossible to remove the hob
without damaging it.
• If a laminated worktop is used, it
is recommended to apply a
waterproofing primer to the
recess.
• When fastening this appliance
to the support structure, you are
advised not to use mechanical
or electrical screwdrivers and to
exert moderate pressure
manually on the fastening
hardware.
• Use the supplied brackets in all
the fixing points.

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Dimensions: Location of gas and
electrical connections (measurements
in mm)
B Electrical connection
C Gas hose connection
View from the right
View from the back
5.3 Mounting
Over built-in oven unit
The clearance 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 back
If installed on top of an oven, the
latter must be equipped with a
cooling fan.

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On top of an 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 back
Opens on bottom
5.4 Gas connection
General information
Connection to the gas supply network can
be made using a steel hose or a continuous
wall steel hose with a conical fitting in
compliance with the provisions set out in the
applicable standard.
For supplying it with other types of gas, see
chapter “5.5 Adaptation to different types
of gas”. The gas inlet connection is
threaded ½” external gas (ISO 228-1).
Failure to install the double-layer
wooden base exposes the user to
possible accidental contact with
sharp or hot parts.
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.