Smeg PXL6106 User manual

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1 Instructions 30
1.1 General safety instructions 30
1.2 Manufacturer liability 33
1.3 Appliance purpose 33
1.4 Disposal 33
1.5 Identification plate 34
1.6 This user manual 34
1.7 How to read the user manual 34
2 Description 35
2.1 General Description 35
2.2 Symbols 36
3 Use 37
3.1 Instructions 37
3.2 First use 37
3.3 Using the hob 38
4 Cleaning and maintenance 40
4.1 Instructions 40
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 40
5 Installation 42
5.1 Safety instructions 42
5.2 Section cut from the countertop 42
5.3 Mounting 43
5.4 Gas connection 45
5.5 Adaptation to different types of gas 47
5.6 Electrical connection 54
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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 never 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cooking process should always
be kept under control. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.
• While cooking do not place
metal objects, such as cutlery or
dishes on the hob surface as they
may overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly on very
hot trays.

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• 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.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not sit 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
overheat and take 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 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
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 the removable
components such as the hob grids,
flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in a dishwasher.

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Installation
• This appliance must not be
installed in a boat or caravan.
• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• 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.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.
• Installation using a hose must be
carried out so that the length of the
hose does not exceed 2 metres
when fully extended for steel hoses
and 1.5 metres for rubber 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
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.

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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.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.4 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
packaging plastic bags.

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1.5 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.
1.6 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.
1.7 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
60 cm
75 cm

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100 cm
AUX = Auxiliary
SR = Semi-rapid
RR = Reduced rapid
R = Rapid
UR = Ultra rapid
2.2 Symbols
Cooking zones
Front left
Centre left
Rear left
Central
Rear right
Central right
Front 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.

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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
seats 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 running. Leave them
to cool before cleaning.
• Keep children under the age of eight
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.
• 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.
• It is not recommended to use
earthenware or steatite (soapstone)
pans to cook or heat food.

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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 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.
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.
Correct positioning of the grids
The grids over the burners must be
positioned in parallel to the control panel,
not perpendicular.
Each type of burner must be associated
with its own grid.
Use the igniter and thermocouple
indentations as a reference in order to
correctly position the grid on the burner.
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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1Practical 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.
Using a griddle
A few precautions are necessary if you wish
to use a griddle:
• The griddle can be pre-heated with the
burner on maximum power for no more
than 10 minutes.
• It is recommended you reduce the
power during cooking;
• 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:
• Auxiliary: 12 - 18 cm.
• Semi-rapid: 14 - 24 cm.
• Reduced rapid: 18 - 24 cm.
• Rapid: 20 - 26 cm.
• Ultra-rapid: 20 - 30 cm.

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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 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.
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.
Cooking hob grids
Remove the 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).
• If it comes into contact with aggressive
detergents, hard water or spills (cooking
water, sauces, coffee, etc.), clean
immediately after having let the hob cool
down.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring powders, stain
removers and metallic sponges) on
glass parts.
• 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.
The 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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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.
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.
In case of a malfunction, make
sure that the holes of the outer
crown are perfectly clean.

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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 Section cut from the countertop
Create an opening with the dimensions
shown in the figure in the countertop of the
piece of furniture.
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)
600 560 - 564 482 - 486
750 700 ÷ 704 482 - 486
1000 880 - 884 482 - 486
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm)
min 200 min 460 min 750 40 - 60 min 50

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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 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 20 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.
150 x 150 (mm)
required for gas connection
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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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.
Hob seal
With glass hob
To prevent leakage of liquid between the
frame of the hob and the countertop, place
the adhesive seal provided along the entire
outer edge of the hob before assembly.
With steel hob
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.
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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5.4 Gas connection
General information
Connection to the gas mains can be made
using a rigid copper pipe or a continuous
wall steel hose in compliance with the
provisions established by 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).
Connection with a steel hose
Make the connection to the gas mains
using a continuous wall 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.
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.

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Connection with a steel hose with conical
fitting
Make the connection to the gas mains
using a continuous wall 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 of connector 3, then tighten the
steel hose 4to the connector 3.
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.

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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 clearances indicated by the applicable
standards.
When the job is complete, the installer must
issue a certificate of conformity.
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
5.5 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.
In order to be able to replace the
nozzles, the appliance must be
removed from the built-in unit.

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Removing the hob top
1. Remove the grids from the hob.
2. Remove the flame-spreader crowns and
relative burner caps.
3. Pull the knobs and the knob bezels
upwards to remove them.
4. For each burner, unscrew the three
screws that fix the burner support rings to
the hob top.
Between knob and the knob bezel
there is a spring that is not shown in
the figure.