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Product - Installation Details
For future reference we suggest that you staple a copy of your purchase receipt here and
complete the below so the information is always
Model NumberACG4
Description
Serial Number
(Should be noted before installation)
Located on base of cooktop
Date of Purchase
(DD-MM-YYYY)
Place of Purchase
Invoice and/or receipt number
Date of Installation
(DD-MM-YYYY)
Installers details
(Add for both gas and electrcial* installers)
60cm knob controlled gas cooktop
Store Name:
Address:
Telephone No:
Company Name:
*Cootop is fitted with a 10 Amp plug and lead
therefore can plug straight into power point
if one already fitted
Licence No.
Installers Name:
Address:
Telephone No:
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contents
Preface
Product - Installation Details
Contents
Safety Warning
Instructions for use and maintenance
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Safety Instructions
Installation
Child and People Safety
During Use
Cleaning and Service
Environmental Information
Description of the appliance
How to Use the appliance
Technical instructions
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Safety and Energy saving advice
Cleaning and Maintenance
Instructions of USE
Positioning
Installing the appliance
Gas Connection
Gas Specifition
Electrical Connection
Gas Conversion
Troubleshooting
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safety instructions
Please take the time to read this Instruction Manual before installing or using the appliance.
Instruction Manual must be kept with the appliance for future reference. If the appliance
is sold or transferred to another person, ensure the manual is passed onto the new user.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
The following marks are made to be easily understood so that you can prevent any
accident caused by misuse in advance, and use the appliance more conveniently.
Read the following contents thoroughly and ensure you understand them.
Danger/Warning
Caution
Neglect of this mark may result in severe personal injury or
death.
Neglect of this mark may result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
.
The following marks are used in the instruction manual as follows:
Caution No Access
No Fire Tool Must Do
Danger
If gas seems to leak, take the following actions:
- DO NOT turn on lights
- DO NOT switch on or o any electrical appliance and do not touch any electrci plug.
- DO NOT use a telephone
1. Stop using the product and close gas valve to the appliance
2. Open windows to improve ventilation
3. Contact our After Sales Service Department from a phone outside the building
* Gas fuel contains mercaptan, it gives of a foul smell, reminiscent of rotten eggs or sulfur,
* Gas fuel contains mercaptan, it gives of a foul smell, reminiscent of rotten eggs or sulfur,
even when a small amount of 1/1000 parts of gas are in the air.
even when a small amount of 1/1000 parts of gas are in the air.
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installation
Warning
This appliance shall be installed in
accordance with regulations in force
and only used in a well ventilated
space.
Where the appliance is installed in a
marine craft or in caravans, it should
not be used as space heater
Prior to installation, ensure that the
gas and electrical supply complies
with the type stated on the rating
plate.
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The gas pipe and electrical cable
must be installed in such a way that
they do not any parts of the
appliance.
Caution
This appliance should be installed by a qualified technician or installer.
.etalp atad ro lebal eht no detats era ecnailppa siht rof snoitidnoc tnemtsujda ehT
.ecnailppa eht gnisu erofeb gnigakcap lla evomeR
eht taht dna degamad ton si tcudorp eht erus ekam ,ecnailppa eht gnikcapnu retfA
connection cord is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact the dealer before installing
the appliance.
ot elba eb tsum noitallatsni eht ni desu slairetam lla dna erutinruf tnecajda ehT
withstand a minimum temperature of 85˚C above the ambient temperature of the
room it is located in, whilst in use.
control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.
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).
rof ,noitalitnev lanoitidda rof llac yam ecnailppa eht fo esu evisnetni degnolorP
example opening of a window, or more eective ventilation, for example increasing
the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
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child and people safety
Warning
The appliance gets hot when it is in use.
Children should be kept away until it has cooled.
.ecnailppa eht htiw ro raen yalp ot nerdlihc wolla ton oD
Caution
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
,lacisyhp esohw snosrep rehto ro nerdlihc yb esu rof dednetni ton si ecnailppa sihT
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safety without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the appliance safety.
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during use
Warning
gniraperp rof ecnailppa eht esu ylnO
food.
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).
Do not modify this appliance.
panel is not designed to operate
from an external timer or separate
remote control system.
Do not use this appliance if it
in contact with water. Do not operate
this appliance with wet hands.
Burner
comes
fo secafrus gnikooc dna gnitaeh ehT
the appliance become hot when they
are in use, take all due precautions.
unattended when cooking.
Do not use large cloths, tea towels or
similar as the ends could touch the
flames and catch fire.
ecnailppa eht evael reveN
Unstable or misshapen pans should
not be used on the appliance as they
can cause an accident by tipping or
spillage.
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during use
elbammafl erots ro esu ton oD
materials in the storage
drawer
near this appliance.
this appliance while it is in operation.
Caution
Perishable food, plastic items and
aerosols may be aected by heat and
should not stored above or below the
appliance.
fo ytiniciv eht ni slosorea yarps ton oD
Ensure the control knobs are in the
‘’ position when not in use.
This appliance is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial
purposes.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example, opening of
a window, or increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
Use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and pans.
Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware.
Take care not to let pot holders or gloves get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer though the
material quicker with the risk of burning yourself.
Only ever use the burners after placing pots and pans on them. Do not heat up any empty pots or pans.
Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the appliance.
When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the surfaces
of the cooking appliance.
Do not use a tea towel or similar materials in place of a pot holder
burner.
When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top plate cooking. If the surface is made of
is made of glass-cracked, switch o the appliance to avoid electrocution.
To minimise the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware
handles toward the side or center of the top plate without extending over adjacent burners.
Always turn burner controls o before removing cookware.
Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.
. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot
Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can
cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is completely cool.
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cleaning and service
Warning
Never use abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents. We recommend using Steel
Power and Steel Kleen by Hillmark for
Cleaning stainless steel surfaces.
repaired or serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should
be used.
eb ylno dluohs ecnailppa sihT
Caution
and cooled.
You MUST NOT use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning equipment
to clean the appliance.
sniam eht morf detcennocsid eb dluohs ti ,ecnailppa eht naelc ot gnitpmetta erofeB
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item
for environmentally safe recycling.
the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal.
eb ton dluohs ti taht setacidni ,erutaretil sti ro tcudorp eht no nwohs gnikram sihT
The following symbols will appear on the control panel, next to each control knob:
Black circle: gas o
Large flame: maximum setting
Small flame: minimum setting
The minimum setting is at the end of the anti-clockwise rotation of the control knob.
All operation positions must be between maximum and minimum positions.
The symbolon the control panel , next to each of the control knobs indicate which burner
it operates.
Automatic ignition with flame failure safety device
The appliance is fitted with a flame failure safety device on each burner, which is
designed to stop the flow of gas to the burner head in the event of the flame going
out.
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how to use the appliance
To ignite a burner:
o Press in the control knob of the burner that you wish to light and turn it
anti-clockwise to the maximum position.
o If you keep the control knob depressed, the automatic ignition for the
burner will operate.
o You should hold down the control knob for 15 seconds after the flame on
the burner has lit. If after 15 seconds the burner has not lit, stop operating
the device and open the compartment door and/or wait at least 1 min before
attempting a further ignition of the burner.
o After this 15-second interval, to regulate the flame you should continue
turning the control knob anti-clockwise until the flame is at a suitable level.
The operating position MUST be
minimum position.
o To switch the burner o, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the gas o
position.
o In case of power failure, the burners can be lit by carefully using a match.
a position between the maximum and
at
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safety and energy saving advice
- The diameter of the bottom of the pan should correspond to that of the burner.
BURNERS
min.max.
PANS
WOK 200mm 240mm
Rapid200mm 240mm
Semi-Rapi 160mm
Auxilliary120mm
160mm
180mm
NOYES
lid half off
one side.
overlaps the edge
burner.
of the
is
erawkooc esu ton oD
that
them that they increase the temperature in
this area and may cause damage.
the trivet.
support as serious damage to the
appliance may result.
cooktop
It is not recommended to used roasting pans, frying pans or grill stones
heated simultaneously on several burners because the resulting heat
build-up may damage the appliance.
Do not touch the top plate and trivets whilst in use for a certain period
after use.
As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely
keep the liquid simmering.
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cleaning and maintenance
ccoommpplleetteellyy
is
commencing any cleaning process.
you should clean it using water and a little washing up liquid.
UsableUnusable
cool.
ecnailppa eht nehw tuo deirrac eb ylno tsum snoitarepo gninaelC
mraw dna diuqil pu gnihsaw ,htolc pmad a htiw seldnah lortnoc eht dna eseht naelC
wrung-out
which a little washing up liquid has been added.
.gninaelc retfa ylhguoroht etalp pot eht yrD
the risk of corrosion.
si sihT .emit revo deruolocsid emoceb yam ecnailppa eht fo strap leets sselniatS
normal because of the high temperatures. Each time the appliance is used these
parts should be cleaned with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.
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ot retaw mraw ni llew htolc tfos a gnisu etalp pot eht revo epiw ylralugeR
diova ot elbissop sa noos sa boh eht morf sdiuqil ro sdoof ytlas evomer ylhguorohT
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cleaning and maintenance
from the top plate.
yawa dna sdrawpu meht gnillup yb sredaerpS emalF dna sdil renrub eht evomeR
dna retaw toh ni meht kaoS alittle
flame holes are clean and completely dry.
i
cloth and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
blocked.
Re-assemble of the Rapid, Semi-rapid and
Auxilliary burners as follows:
Burner Lid
Flame Spreader
washing up liquiddetergent or
,etalp pot eht no kcab srenrub eht gnicalp erofeB
.
eht taht erus ekaM .ylluferac meht yrd dna epiw ,meht gnihsaw dna gninaelc retfA
.sdrawretfa yrd dna htolc pmad a htiw puc renrub eht fo strap dexfi eht epiW
tuo-gnurw llew a htiw ecived noisivrepus emafl dna ecived noiting eht epiw yltneG
ton si rotcejni eht taht erus ekam
Ignitor
Flame Failure Device
1. Place the flame spreader on the burner cup so that the Ignitor and flame failure
device extend through their respective holes in the flame spreader.
NOTE: The flame spreader must seated into position correctly.
2. Position the burner lid onto the flame spreader so that the retaining pins fit into
their respective recesses.
Replace parts in the correct order after cleaning.
of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
(or data plate).
This appliance is not to be connected to a combustion product evacuation
device. It should be installed and connected in accordance with current
installation regulations. Particular attention should be given the relevant
requirements regarding ventilation.
s (nature noitidnoc noitubirtsid lacol eht taht erusne ,noitallatsni ot roirP
lebal eht no detats era ecnailppa siht rof snoitidnoc tnemtsujda ehT
t ot ylppus yticirtcele dna sag eht ffo nrut ,gnillatsni erofeB
he appliance.
.dehtrae eb tsum stnenopmoc lacirtcele yna gniniatnoc secnailppa llA
tsni era elbac lacirtcele dna epip sag eht taht erusnE
way that they do not touch any parts of the appliance may
appliances.
the gap to be cut in the kitchen unit.
must be made of non-flammable material. Both the stratified surface and the
glue used to secure it should be heat resistant, to prevent deterioration.
to prevent deterioration.
Turn on appliance tap and light each burners.
Check for a clear blue flame without yellow tipping.
If burners shows any abnorma
- Burner lid on correctly
- Flame spreader positioned correctly
- Burner vertically aligned with injector nipple
out by the fitter after installaion.
l ties check the following :
i
become
a hcus ni della
hot.
rehto yna yb dekcolb ro tneb eb t’ndluohs rotcennoc ro epip saG
fo snoisnemid eht sa llew sa ecnailppa eht fo snoisnemid eht kcehC
deirrac eb tsum segakael elbissop rof tset a dna tset lanoitarepo lluf A
llahs esoh elbixefl ehT
contact with a moveable part of the housing unit and does not pass
through any space susceptible of becoming congested.
Grease
life hob.
cranes produced at the factory to meet the requirement of all
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otni emoc tonnac ti taht yaw a hcus ni dettfi eb
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positioning
600mm
600mm*
*This 600mm measurement
is based from the highest
point of the cooktop in line
with AS 5601-2004 to the
bottom of a rangehood
200mm
Min,
400mm
60mm
400mm
553mm
473mm
This appliance is to be built into a kitchen unit or 600mm worktop, providing
the followng minimum distances are allowed for:
oThe edges of the hob must be a minimum distance of 60mm from a side or
rear wall. NOTE: Refer to the next page a written in the gas code AS5601-2001,
for detailed clearance requirements pertaining to Built-In and Freestanding gas
appliances, especially when it relates to combustible surfaces.
o600 mm between the highest point of the hob surface (including the burners)
and the underside of a rangehood. In case of an overhead fan, this distance
cannot be less than 750mm.
o400 mm between the hob surfaces, providing that the underside of the
horizontal surface is in line with the outer edge of the hob. If the underside of
the horizontal surface is lower than 400 mm, then it must be at least 50mm
away from the outer edges of the hob.
o
When instalale above a drawer or accessible cupboard a heat shield must be
fitted at least 25mm from the underside of the applaince. This is to ensure that
no hot surface are accidently touch if accessing anyhting in the drawer or
cupboard directly under the cooktop.
45 mm
- An oven must be fitted with a cooling fan to install a hob above it.
- Check the dimensions of the oven in the installation manual.
- The cut out size must be followed the indication.
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positioning
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installing the appliance
flame spreader and carefully turn the
appliance upside down and place it on a
cushioned mat.
Take care that the Ignition devices and flame
supervision devices are not damaged in this
operation.
Apply the sponge provided around the
2.
edge of the appliance.
overlap the thickness.
Sealing strip (A)
The thickness of the sponge is 3 mm.
The width of the sponge is 10 mm.
dna dil renrub eht ,stroppus nap eht evomeR .1
ro tnega gnilaes eht ni pag a evael ton oD .3
Bottom view
(A) SEALING STRIP
(H) HOB (Cooktop)
(C) SCREW(B) BRACKET
Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the
appliance against the aperture.
This will make it difficult to remove the
appliance from the aperture in future,
particularly if it needs to be serviced.
of the screws.There are one set of screw holes in each
corner of the hob(H).
Slightly tighten a screw(C) through the bracket(B) so
that the bracket is attached to the hob, but so that you
can still adjust the position
.
into the aperture hole that you have cut out.
position that is suitable for your worktop.
Then fully tighten the screws(C) to secure the hob into
position.
ti rewol yltneg neht dna revo kcab boh eht nrut ylluferaC .2
a otni stekcarb eht tsujda ,boh eht fo htaenrednu eht nO .3
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gas connection
■ This appliance must be installed and connected in accordance with installation regulations in force in the country in which the appliance is to be used.
■ This appliance is supplied to run on natural gas only and cannot be used on
any other type of gas without modification. Conversion for use on LPG and
other gases must only be undertaken by a qualified person.
Statutory requirements
This installation must conform with the following:
■ Manufacturer’s Installation instructions
■ Local Gas Fitting Regulations
■
Municipal Building Codes
■ Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for Gas Installations
■ S.A.A. Wiring Code
■ Local Electrical Regulations
■ Any other statutory regulations
Preparing to install
Refer to AS/NZS 5601.1 for piping size details. These built-in
be inserted in a benchtop cutout.
the
appliance.
Before you begin, turn off the gas and electricity supply .
cooktops are intended to
Only an officially authorised technician should connect
Natural gas connection
Before Leaving-
Propane gas connection
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gas
connection
■
Flexible Ho
1869, 10 m
accordance
Ensure tha
■
dishwasher
to the hotp
permanent
length with
hose fitting
supply con
■
WARNING
contact with
se: If installing
m ID, class B
with AS/NZS
t the hose doe
r or any other
late. The hos
deformation a
the cooktop i
s must be us
nection point s
: Ensure that
the flue outle
with a hose a
or D, no mo
5601.1.
s not contact
appliance that
e should not
nd should be
n the installed
ed and all co
hall be access
the hose ass
t of an underb
sible with the ap
ssembly, it mu
ore than 1m
the hot surface
may be instal
be subjected t
able to be ins
position. Unio
onnections tes
embly is restr
ench oven.
m long and ins
st comply with
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pected along
ns compatible
ted for gas le
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ained from a
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talled in
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ed.
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gas specification
Model No.
ACG4
NOTE
Gas Type &
Pressure
Universal
LPG
2.75kPa
Natural
Gas
1.0kPa
Electrical
Power
220 - 240V
50/60Hz
Megajoule ratings and orifice injector sizes marked (mm)
WOK BurnerRapid BurnerSemi-Rapid Auxilliary
/
/
/
10.8 Mj/h6.3Mj/h3.6 Mj/h27 Mj/h
0.880.680.53
1.500.831.12
Total Gas
consumption
N/A
Natural Gas maximum supply pressure is 5.0 kPa and minimum is 1.13 kPa
Universal LPG maximum supply pressure is 2.75 kPa and minimum is 2.75 kPa
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electrical connection
■ This appliance must be earthed.
■ This appliance is designed to be connected to a
■ The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code ;
- Green/yellow = Earth
-
Blue= Neutral
- Brown = Live
■ The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol.
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0~240V, 50/60Hz AC electricity supply.
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gas conversion
■ Take precautions on the operations and adjustments to be carried out when
converting from one gas to another.
■ All work must be carried out by a qualified technician.
Before you begin, turn off the gas and electricity supply to the appliance.