AEG EHS746K User Manual

Electronic gas hob

EHS 746 K

Operating instructions

SKHR SICZ

The innovative features of your gas hob

Your new gas hob offers several innovative functions that distinguish it from conventional gas hobs.

z Electronic control of all functions.

z Touch controls to activate the hob

functions simply by touching them with a finger.

z Electronic Timer to programme your

cooking.

z Automatic reignition of the burners

if the flame is accidentally extinguished.

z Residual heat indicator to advise

that the pan supports and the burners are still hot.

z Children safety device to prevent

the controls from being accidentally operated.

z General shutdown to turn off all the

burners at once for an emergency.

z Safety device in case of power failure

or burner ignition failure.

Contents

For the User

The innovative features of your gas hob ........................................................ 3

For your safety ............................................................................................... 5

Description of the hob .................................................................................... 7

Operating instructions .................................................................................... 8

Touch controls ........................................................................................... 8

How to light a burner.................................................................................. 9

How to turn off a burner .............................................................................11

In case of ignition failure ............................................................................ 11

In case of accidental extinguishing (automatic reignition) ......................... 12

How to turn off all the burners at once....................................................... 13

Burner safety Cut-off Function .................................................................. 13

Hob Safety Cut-off Function ...................................................................... 13

Protection against overheating .................................................................. 14

Child Safety Function ................................................................................ 14

The Electronic Timer ................................................................................. 15

How to programme the burner to switch off .............................................. 16

How to set the Minute Minder Function...................................................... 18

Safety and energy saving advice.................................................................... 19

Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................ 20

Periodical maintenance.................................................................................. 21

Something not working .................................................................................. 22

Technical assistance and spare parts ........................................................... 23

Guarantee........... ........................................................................................... 23

For the installer

Instructions for the installer ............................................................................ 24

Technical Data ............................................................................................... 24

Gas connection .............................................................................................. 25

Electrical connection ...................................................................................... 27

Adaptation to different types of gas ................................................................ 28

Building In ........ ............................................................................................. 32

Installation possibilities ................................................................................... 34

For your safety

This new appliance is easy to use. Nevertheless, it is important to carefully read this booklet before installing or using the appliance for the first time. This will allow you to obtain best performance, avoid improper actions, use the appliance in complete safety and also respect the environment.

Installation

z Installation of the appliance and

connection to the power supply must only be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Before any intervention, make sure the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the power supply.

z Ensure that air can freely circulate

around the appliance. Poor ventilation produces a lack of oxygen.

z Ensure that the gas and electrical supply

complies with the type stated on the rating plate, located below the front edge of the glass top.

z This appliance is not connected to a

combustion products evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant regulations regarding ventilation.

z When in use a gas cooking appliance

will produce heat and moisture in the room in which it has been installed. Ensure there is a continuous air supply, keeping air vents in good condition or installing a cooker hood with a venting hose.

z When using the hob for a long period

time, the ventilation should be improved, by opening a window or increasing the extractor speed.

z After unpacking the appliance, make

sure the product is not damaged and that the power cable is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact the dealer before installing the appliance.

z The manufacturer declines any liability

should these safety measures not be observed.

Child Safety

z This hob is designed to be operated by

adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the hob. It is highly recommended to activate the child safety function every time the hob is not operated.

z The hob gets hot during use and some

time after it is switched off. The hob is supplied with special indicators for the residual heat (see chapter “How to light a burner”). Children should be kept away from the appliance until it has cooled down and the residual heat indicators are off.

During use

z This instruction booklet must be kept

with the appliance for any future reference. If the appliance is sold or transferred to another person, ensure the booklet is passed on to the new user.

z This hob is intended for domestic cooking

only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.

z It is dangerous to modify or try to modify

the characteristics of this product.

z Keep the appliance clean. Food residuals

increase the risk of fire.

z This appliance cannot be cleaned with

steam or with a steam cleaning machine.

z In case of malfunctions, never attempt

to repair the appliance on your own. Repairs carried out by unqualified

persons can cause damage and

accidents. Refer to the contents of this

booklet (see chapter “Something not

working”). If you do not find the

information required, contact the nearest

Assistance Centre. Servicing of this

appliance must be carried out by an

authorized Technical Assistance Centre.

Always insist on genuine spare parts.

z After using the appliance, deactivate it

by using the main ON/OFF touch control

and make sure the relevant red indicator

is off. Then, lock all the hob controls by

touching the “Lock” Control .

z When using other electrical appliances,

ensure the cable does not come into

contact with the hot surfaces of this

cooking appliance.

Environmental Information

z All the materials used are environment

friendly and recyclable. Please make

your contribution to safeguarding the

environment by using the special

differentiated collection channels.

z Dismantled or no longer used appliances

are not worthless waste. Through

ecological disposal, various materials

used in the production of your appliance

can be recycled.

z Find out about the current possibilities

of disposal from your specialised dealer,

or from your local Council.

z When disposing of an old appliance,

make it unusable, by cutting off the

cable.

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

-73/23 and 90/683 (on Low Voltage);

-89/336 (on Electromagnetic Compatibility);

-90/396 (on Gas Appliances)

-93/68 (on General Standards) and subsequent amendments.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Guide to Use the instructions

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

Step by step instructions for an

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operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental Information

These instructions are only valid for countries whose identification symbols are given on the cover of the instruction booklet and on the appliance.

Description of the hob

Timer control

zone

Rear

left

burner

control

zone

Front left

burner control zone

Semirapid

burner

Auxiliary

burner

Semirapid

burner

Rapid

burner

Child Safety Control

Main

ON/OFF switch

Rear right

burner control zone

Front right

burner control zone

Operating instructions

Before using the appliance, remove all packaging, including the advertising labels and any protective film.

Touch Controls

The hob is supplied with special Touch Controls. To operate your hob, simply touch the required control with a fingertip. Ensure to only touch one control at a time during use.

Here follow the symbols for the main Touch Controls, and the relevant indicators

Main ON/OFF Touch Control

Burner Ignition Touch Control

Flame level indicators

Increasing Touch Control for the flame level

Decreasing Touch Control for the flame level

Residual heat indicator

Burner

control zone

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How to light a burner

1. Touch the main ON/OFF Control for about 3 seconds to switch on the hob.

The red indicator next to the touch control lights up, an acoustic signal sounds and the hob is ready to use.

2. Touch the Burner Ignition Control of

the required burner. The flame level indicators located right below the

symbols and illuminate.

3. Within about 3 seconds, touch the Increasing or Decreasing Touch Control to light the burner.

- If touch control is selected, the burner automatically lights at maximum

flame level (all the flame level indicators illuminate).

- If touch control is selected, the burner automatically lights at medium flame level (three flame level indicators illuminate).

4. To adjust the burner flame level, use the Increasing or Decreasing Touch Control.

The residual heat indicator lights up

immediately after the burner is lit.

This means that the cooking zone is getting hot: the indicator remains on until the pan support and the burner have cooled down.

How to turn off a burner

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1. To turn off a burner press the relevant

Burner Ignition Touch Control . All the

flame level indicators go off.

The residual heat indicator remains on until the pan support and the burner have cooled down.

In case of ignition failure

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The hob ignition device generates a series of small sparks for about 6 seconds.

If the flame does not light during this period, the gas flow to the burner is interrupted. After 3 seconds, the ignition device automatically repeats the ignition procedure for another 6 seconds.

After three failed ignition attempts, a safety device is set on the burner. The flame level indicators flash.

Caution! When the safety device is set on a burner, the burner controls cannot be operated for about 60 seconds.

After 60 seconds, you can remove the safety device on the burner by touching both the

Increasing Control and the Decreasing

Control at the same time.

Then, follow the instructions given in the paragraph “How to light a burner”.

Caution! Check that the burner cap and crown are correctly positioned (see diagram).

If the ignition problem persists, refer to chapter “Something not working”.

Never use a manual spark gas-lighter if the burner ignition device does not work correctly. If necessary, use a match.

A - Burner pan support B - Burner cap C - Burner crown D - Burner body E - Thermocouple F - Spark plug

B C

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