AEG EHT70838K User Manual

operating instructions

IL

Gas hob

EHT 70838

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will

provide you with lots of pleasure in the future.

The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make

your life more comfortable.

You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes
to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new
machine.

We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of­Mind.

Good luck!

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Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 5

Description of the Hob 7

Operation 8

Maintenance and Cleaning 10

Something Not Working? 12

Service and original spare parts 22

Instructions for the Installer

Engineers Technical Data 13

Gas Connection 16

Electrical Connection 17

Adaptation to different Types of Gas 18

Building In 19

Possibilities for Insertion 21

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 operation

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Hints and Tips

Environmental Information

This appliance is manufactured according to the following EEC directives:
2006/95 EEC - 2004/108 EEC - 90/396 EEC,
current edition.

MANUFACTURER:

ELECTROLUX ITALIA S.p.A.
C.so Lino Zanussi, 30 – 33080 Porcia - PN (ITALY)

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ENGLISH

Important Safety Information

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred, always ensure that the book is left
with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
These instructions are only valid for countries whose identification symbols are shown on
the cover of this instruction booklet and on the appliance itself.

During Operation

• This appliance has been designed for non professional purpose in private houses only. It is meant
to cook edible foodstuff only and MUST NOT be used for any other purposes.

• It is dangerous to alter the specification in any way.

• For hygiene and safety reasons, this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats
or other foodstuff could result in a fire.

• Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the hob with wet hands.

• Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats.

• Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident
by tipping or spillage.

• Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.

• Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and should not be stored above
or below the hob unit.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
unexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

• Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.

• Should you connect any electrical tool to a plug near this cooking appliance, ensure that electric cables
are not in contact with it and keep them far enough from the heated parts of this appliance.

• If the appliance is out of order, disconnect it from the electric supply.

People Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons whose physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely
without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.

• This appliance has been designed to be operated by adults and children under supervision. Young
children MUST NOT be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the oven.

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• Accessible parts of this appliance may become hot when it is in use. Children should be KEPT AWAY
until it has cooled.

• The residual heat indicator comes on when the cooking zone is switched on. Children should be
kept away until it switches off.

• Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the hob.

About Installation, Cleaning and Manteinance

• It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation are carried out by a qualified or competent
person, in accordance with existing rules and regulations in force in the country where the appliance
is used.

• Ensure a good ventilation around the appliance. A poor air supply could cause lack of oxygen.

• Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on the identification label, placed
near the gas supply pipe.

• 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 requirements regarding ventilation.

• The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the

room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural
ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor
hood).

• Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.

• Once you removed all packaging from the appliance, ensure that it is not damaged and the electric
cable is in perfect conditions. Otherwise, contact your dealer before proceeding with the installation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply, before carrying out any cleaning or manteinance
work.

• This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine.

• Never use the hob as a working space. Do not store things on the hob.

• Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the glass hob, as they could melt on the hob, thus
damaging it. Anyway,If anything of this nature accidentally comes into contact with the glass surface
it must be scraped off immediately while stlll hot and wiped away to avoid damage to the surface. In
the same way, remove sugar or food residues with hich sugar content, which may have split from
saucepans by using a scraper for glass hobs.

• Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident
by tipping or spillage.

• The glass hob is shockproof, but not unbreakable! Hard or pointed objects falling from a height can
damage the hob. If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply to avoid the risk of electric shock and call you nearest Service Force Centre.
Never use scratching sponges, abrasive products or chemically powerful detergents. Use only
cleaning agents specific for glass hobs.

• The manufacturer disclaims any responsability should all the safety measures not be
carried out.

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Service

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
unexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Environmental Information

• After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.

• When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable.

• 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.

Description of the Hob

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1. Hob Top

2. Semi-rapid Burner

3. Triple Crown Burner

4. Auxiliary Burner

5. Control knobs for burners

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INSTALLATION

Any gas installation must be carried out by qualified personnel, and in
accordance with existing rules and regulations.

The relevant instructions are to be found in the second section of this manual.
Please, ensure that, once the hob is installed, it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should the above instructions or any
of the other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

WHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INSTALLED

Once the hob has been installed, it is important
to remove any protective materials, which were
put on in the factory.

Operation

The symbols mean:

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= no gas supply

A

= maximum gas supply

= minimum gas supply

Hob Burners

To light a burner:

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z Turn the relevant knob anticlockwise to

maximum position and push down the knob to
ignite.

z After lighting the flame, keep the knob pushed

down for about 5 seconds. This will allow the
"thermocouple" (Fig. 1 - lett. D) to be heated
and the safety device to be switched off,
otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted.
Then, check the flame is regular and adjust it
as required.

If you cannot light the flame even after several
attempts, check the "cap" (Fig. 1 - lett. A) and
“crown” (Fig. 1 - lett. B) are in the correct position.
To put the flame out, turn the knob to the symbol

.

In the absence of electricity, ignition can occur
without the electrical device; in this case approach
the burner with a flame, push the relevant knob

B

D

Fig. 1

Triple crown burner

C

A

B

D

C

A - Burner cap C - Ignition candle
B - Burner crown D - Thermocouple

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down and turn it anti-clockwise until it reaches the"maximum" position.

When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is quite normal
for the spark generator to be activated automatically.

Do not keep the control knob pressed for more than 15 seconds.
If the burner does not light even after 15 seconds, release the control knob, turn it the
"off" position and wait for at least one minute before trying to light the burner again.

If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the control knob to the "off" position and wait
for at least 1 minute before trying to light the burner again.

Using the hob correctly

To ensure maximum burner efficiency, it is strongly recommended that you use only pots
and pans with a flat bottom fitting the size of the burner used, so that flame will not spread
beyond the bottom of the vessel (see the table beside).

Burner minimum maximum

diameter diameter

Large (triple crown) 180 mm 260 mm
Medium (semi-rapid) 120 mm 220 mm
Small (auxiliary) 80 mm 160 mm

As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid
simmering.

Use only pans or pots with flat bottom.

If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will
spread beyond the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.

Carefully supervise cooking with fat or oil, since these types of foodstuff can result in a fire,
if over-heated.

Prolonged cooking with potstones, earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is
inadvisable. Also, do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use.

Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop and that
they are centrally positioned on the rings in order to obtain lower gas
consumption.

Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings: they could tip
over or spill their contents, causing accidents.

Pots must not enter the control zone.

If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Service
Force Centre.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT
the hob from the electricity supply.

The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more
easily than if it is left to cool.

This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine.

The pan supports

To ensure a better cleaning, pan supports can be removed from the hob.

The pan supports are not dishwasher proof; they must be washed by hand. Take care when
drying them as the enamelling process occasionally leaves rough edges. If necessary, remove
stubborn stains using a paste cleaner.

After cleaning, make sure that the pan supports are correctly positioned.
Pay attention when placing the pan supports back on their position, in order to

avoid scratching the glass hob top.

When refitting the grate of the triple crown burner, make sure to match the hollow part of the grate
with the reference located on the plate fixed to the glass.

The hob top

Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft clothwell wrung out in warm water to which
a little wasingup liquid has been added.
Avoid the use of thefollowing:

- household detergent and bleaches;

- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-sticksaucepans;

- steel wool pads;

- bath/sink stain removers.

If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect the appliance from the
electrical supply to avoid the risk of electric shock and call your nearest
Service Force Centre.

Keep all objects and materials which can melt away from the cooking surface,
e.g. plastics, aluminium foil.

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The burners

The burner caps and crowns can be removed for cleaning.
Wash them using hot soapy water, and remove marks with a mild paste cleaner. A well
moistened soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used with caution, if the marks are
particularly difficult to remove.
After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Frequently wash the "caps" and the "crowns" with hot soapy water, carefully taking
away any built-up of food.

Ignition electrode

The electric ignition is obtained through a ceramic "electrode" and a metal electrode
(Fig. 1 - letter C). Keep these components well clean, to avoid difficult lighting, and
check that the burner crown holes are not obstructed.

Periodic maintenance

Periodically ask your local Service Centre to check the conditions of the gas supply pipe
and the pressure adjuster, if fitted.

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Something Not Working?

If the hob is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

SYMPTOM

 There is no spark when lighting the

gas.

 The gas ring burns unevenly.

SOLUTION

 Check that the unit is plugged in and

the electrical supply is switched on.

 Check that the general safety switch

has not tripped (if fitted).

 Check the burner cap and crown

have been replaced correctly, e.g.
after cleaning.

 Check the main jet is not blocked and

the burner crown is clear of food
particles.

 Check the burner cap and crown

have been replaced correctly, e.g.
after cleaning.

Engineer technical data

OVERALL DIMENSIONS Width: 680 mm

Depth: 510 mm

CUT OUT DIMENSIONS Width: 560 mm

Depth: 480 mm

APPLIANCE CLASS 3

SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Gas:

RC 1/2 inch (1/2 inch male) Rear right hand corner

Electric:

230 V

~ 50 Hz supply, 3 core flexible cable with non

rewireable plug.

HEAT INPUT

Triple crown Burner 3.5 kW

Semi-Rapid Burner 1.6 kW

Auxiliary Burner 0.95 kW

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APPLIANCE CATEGORY I3

GAS SUPPLY LPG 30 mbar (1 mbar = 10 mm water coloumn)

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Table 1 : By-pass diameters

Burner Ø By-pass in 1/100 mm.

Auxiliary 28

Semi-rapid 35

Triple Crown 56

Table 2 : Injectors

NOMINAL POWER LPG (Butane “A”) FEEDING

PRESSURE

BURNER kW kCal/h nozzle g/h

Auxiliary
burner 0,95 813 50 75

Semi-rapid
burner 1,6 1369 066 126 30

mbar

Triple Crown
burner

3,5 2994 98 276

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Instruction for the Installer

z The following instructions about installation and maintenance must be carried out

by qualified personnel in compliance with the regulation in force.

z The appliance must be electrically disconnected before all interventions. If any

electric supply to the appliance is required to carry out the work, ensure all the
necessary precautions are followed.

z The side walls of the unit in which the hob is going to be installed, must not exceed

the height of the working top.

z Avoid installing the appliance in the proximity of inflammable materials (e.g. curtains,

tea towels etc.).

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY, SHOULD ANY OF THE OTHER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INCORPORATED IN THIS BOOKLET OR THE REGULATION IN
FORCE BE IGNORED.