ARISTON PC 640 N T X AUS.1 User Manual

PC 640 N T X AUS.1
PC 640 T X AUS.1
PC 640 T GH AUS.1

English

Operating Instructions

HOB

Contents

Operating Instructions,1
Warnings,2
Assistance,3
Description of the appliance,4
Installation,5
Start-up and use,10
Precautions and tips,10
Maintenance and care,11
Troubleshooting,11

Warnings

Do not modify this appliance.

Not siutable for operation with aftermarket lids or

cover tted.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8
years of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised. This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or

oil can be dangerous and may result in re. NEVER
try to extinguish a re with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover ame e.g. with a lid or a
re blanket.

Only appliances with safety device burners can be
installed in marine craft or caravans.

Where this appliance is installed in marine craft or
in caravans it shall not be used as a space heater.

Servicing shall be carried out only by authorised
personnel.

WARNING: Danger of re: do not store items on the

cooking surfaces.

Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on
the appliance.

Remove any liquid from the lid before opening it. Do
not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas
burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.

CAUTION: the use of inappropriate hob guards can
cause accidents.

Do not use or store ammable materials near this

appliance.

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance
while it is in operation.

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Assistance

If you are not completely satisfied with your appliance

Communicating:

• the type of problem encountered

• appliance model (Mod.)

• serial number (S/N)
This information is found on the data plate located on the appliance and/or
on the packaging.

! Never use unauthorised technicians and never accept replacement parts
which are not original.

ARISTON

PRIORITY SERVICE

or require service call:

Australia

Phone: [phone]

40-44 Mark Anthony Drive, Dandenong South,

Fax: Service & Sales [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

AUSTRALIA

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

VIC 3175, Australia

GENUINE ACCESSORIES

& SPARE PARTS

A wide range of genuine

accessories are available for your appliance call:

Australia

Phone: [phone]

New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

PO Box 68-140 Newton, Auckland

1145, New Zealand

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Description of the appliance

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2

Overall view

1. Support Grid for COOKWARE

2. GAS BURNERS

3. Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS

4. Ignition for GAS BURNERS*

5. SAFETY DEVICES*

• GAS BURNERS differ in size and power. Use the diameter of the cookware
to choose the most appropriate burner to cook with.

• Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS adjust the size of the ame.

• GAS BURNER IGNITION* enables a specic burner to be lit automatically.

• SAFETY DEVICE* stops the gas flow if the flame is accidentally
extinguished.

* Only available on certain models.

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Installation

! Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet
carefully. It contains important information for safe use, installation and care
of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on
to possible new owners of the appliance.

! This cooktop must be installed by an authorised person in accordance with
the requirements of local gas and electrical authorities, as well as the latest
published versions of the following standards:

• AS/NZS 5601 Gas installation and pipe sizing

• SAA Wiring Rules

• Building Code of Australia and any other government authority.

the bottom of the lower opening and the oor of the room or enclosure does

not exceed 5% of the height of the room or enclosure.
The minimum free ventilation area provided by each opening shall be
calculated using the following formula:
A = 6 × T
where
A = the minimum free ventilation area (cm

2

)
T = the total gas consumption of all appliances (MJ/h)
These requirements shall apply to all subsequent rooms until a room is
ventilated to outside, in accordance with the previous section, or the total
input of the appliances does not exceed 3 MJ/h for each cubic metre of the
total volume of the enclosure and rooms.
The minimum vertical dimension of any free ventilation opening shall be 6 mm.

NOTE: The two openings may be combined provided that the top and bottom
of the opening reach the limits set by this Clause.

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Positioning

! Keep packaging material out of the reach of children. It can become a choking
or suffocation hazard (see Precautions and tips).

• Liquid petroleum gas sinks to the oor as it is heavier than air. Therefore,

rooms containing LPG cylinders must also be equipped with vents to allow
gas to escape in the event of a leak. As a result LPG cylinders, whether
partially or completely full, must not be installed or stored in rooms or
storage areas that are below ground level (cellars, etc.). It is advisable to

! The appliance must be installed by a qualied and authorised professional

according to the instructions provided. Incorrect installation may cause harm
to people and animals or may damage property.

Kitchen Ventilation

Where the total input of all appliances exceeds 3 MJ/h for each cubic metre
of the room or enclosure volume, the space shall be ventilated by one of
the methods detailed below. For the purpose of assessing the adequacy of
ventilation, the space that cannot be isolated by doors is the ‘volume of a room’.

keep only the cylinder being used in the room, positioned so that it is not

subject to heat produced by external sources (ovens, replaces, stoves,

etc. ) which could raise the temperature of the cylinder above 50°C.

Adjacent cabinetry

It is recommended that the adjacent kitchen surfaces should be capable of
withstanding temperatures of 65°C. Also, the following must be observed:

• The appliance should be installed next to cabinetry which is no taller than

the top of the cooker hob.

• The wall in direct contact with the back panel of the cooktop must be made

Natural ventilation direct from outside

Two permanent openings shall be provided directly to outside. The openings
shall be located to ensure the distance between the top of the upper opening
and the ceiling of the room or enclosure, and the distance between the bottom

of the lower opening and the oor of the room or enclosure does not exceed

of non-ammable material.

• Kitchen cabinets installed next to the cooker that are higher than the top

of the hob, must be at least 200 mm from the edge of the hob itself.

• Cabinets installed adjacent to the hood must be at least 420 mm above

the hob.

5% of the height of the room or enclosure. The minimum free ventilation area
provided by each opening shall be calculated using the following formula:
A = 3 × T
where
A = the minimum free ventilation area (cm

2

)

650mm min.

T = the total gas consumption of all appliances (MJ/h)
The minimum vertical dimension of any free ventilation opening shall be 6 mm.

600mm min.

The following minimum clearances to
combustible materials must be observed:

• Minimum clearance from edge of burner to
side wall must be 200 mm.

• Minimum clearance from edge of burner to

420mm min.

rear wall must be 55 mm.

NOTE 1 When used in this Clause, the term ‘directly to outside’ means any
one of the following options, provided that the ventilation path is unobstructed
by building material or insulation:
(a) Directly through an outside wall (preferred option).
(b) Through to an outside wall but offset.
(c) Into a cavity ventilated to outside.

(d) Into an under oor space ventilated to outside.

(e) Into a roof space ventilated to outside.

NOTE 2 The two openings may be combined provided that the top and bottom
of the opening reach the limits set by this Clause.

Natural ventilation via adjacent room

Two permanent openings shall be provided in the room or enclosure. The
openings shall be located to ensure the distance between the top of the upper
opening and the ceiling of the room or enclosure, and the distance between

Range hoods

Range hoods and overhead exhaust fans must be installed according to
manufacturers’ instructions but in no case shall clearance from hob burners
be less than 650 mm for range hoods and 750 mm for overhead exhaust fans.

• If the hood is installed below a wall cabinet, the latter must be at least 700

mm (millimetres) above the surface of the hob.

Fitting the cooktop above an oven

When installing the cooktop above an oven, both the electricity supply cable

and the gas pipe or exible hose must not touch hot parts of the oven housing.

When installing above a built-under oven without forced cooling ventilation,
suitable air vents should be provided for (inlet at least 200 cm² from the bottom,
outlet at least 120 cm² from the top part) to allow adequate ventilation inside
the housing unit.

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Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a wooden panel must be

min. 40 mm

100 mm

555 mm

55 mm

475 mm

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installed as insulation. This must be placed at a minimum distance of 40 mm
from the lower part of the hob.

Before the installation remove the grids and burners from the hob and turn it
upside down, making sure you don’t damage the thermocouples and spark
plugs.

Apply the seals that come with the
appliance along the outer edges of the
hob to prevent any passage of air, humidity
and water (see Figure).
For proper application make sure the
surfaces to be sealed are clean, dry and
free of any grease/oil.

• The installation cavity should have the dimensions indicated in the gure.

Fastening hooks are provided, allowing you to fasten the hob to tops that
are between 20 and 40 mm thick. To ensure the hob is securely fastened
to the top, we recommend you use all the hooks provided.

45 mm.

560 mm.

Electrical connection

Hobs equipped with a three-pole power supply cable are designed to operate
with alternating current at the voltage and frequency indicated on the data
plate (this is located on the lower part of the appliance). The earth wire in the
cable has a green and yellow cover. If the appliance is to be installed above
a built-in electric oven, the electrical connection of the hob and the oven must
be carried out separately, both for electrical safety purposes and to make
extracting the oven easier.

Connecting the supply cable to the mains

Install a standardised plug corresponding to the load indicated on the data
plate.
The appliance must be directly connected to the mains using an omnipolar
circuit-breaker with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm installed between the
appliance and the mains. The circuit-breaker must be suitable for the charge
indicated and must comply with current electrical regulations (the earthing
wire must not be interrupted by the circuit-breaker). The supply cable must
not come into contact with surfaces with temperatures higher than 50°C.

Hook fastening diagram

Hooking position for top H=20mm Hooking position for top H=30mm

Front

Hooking position for top H=40mm Back

! Use the hooks contained in the “accessory pack”.

• Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a wooden panel must
be installed as insulation. This must be placed at a minimum distance of
20 mm from the lower part of the hob.

Ventilation

To ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of the cabinet must be
removed. It is advisable to install the oven so that it rests on two strips of

wood, or on a completely at surface with an opening of at least 45 x 560

mm (see diagrams).

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! The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been
made and that it is compliant with safety regulations.

Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that:

• the appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with the law.

• the socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance, which is
indicated on the data plate.

• the voltage is in the range between the values indicated on the data plate.

• the socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. if the socket is
incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it. do
not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the
electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.

! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians

only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not
be observed.

Gas connection

Check The Gas Type

! Before installation, check that the gas type (Natural Gas or Universal LPG)
of the cooktop is suitable for the gas type available to the installation. It is

extremely dangerous to use the wrong gas type with any appliance, as re

or serious injury can result.

This cooktop is supplied from the factory already set for Natural Gas. To
convert the cooker to LPG (or back to Natural Gas from LPG), follow the
directions later in this section.

Fit regulator supplied for Natural Gas (if applicable) at rear of appliance, and

Fig. 1

as close as practicable to the appliance.

It is recommended that an isolating valve and union be tted, to enable simple

disconnection for servicing. These are to be in an accessible location.

! Check that the pressure of the gas supply is consistent with the values

indicated in Table 1 (“Burner and nozzle specications”). This will ensure the
safe operation and longevity of your appliance while maintaining efcient

energy consumption.

! For NG models the gas supply is connected to a regulator which is supplied.
The inlet connection has ½” B.S.P female thread. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT

THE ELBOW ON THE APPLIANCE BE HELD FIRMLY WITH A SPANNER.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. The regulated pressure for NG is 1.00kPa.

! A manual shut-off valve must be installed in the gas line, in an accessible
position external to the hotplate, so that in the event of an emergency or
service,the gas supply can be shutoff.

• it should not be bent, kinked or compressed;

• it should not be in contact with the rear wall of the appliance or in any case

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with parts which may reach a temperature of 50°C;

• it should not come into contact with pointed parts or sharp corners;

• it should not be subject to any pulling or twisting forces;

• it should be easy to inspect along its entire length in order to be able to
check its condition.

• the supply connection point must be accessible with the appliance installed.

• the inner diameters of the pipe are as follows:

8 mm for LPG;
13 mm for Natural Gas.

Checking the tightness of the connection

Upon completion of installation, check the gas circuit, the internal connections

and the taps for leaks using a soapy solution (never a ame). Also check that

the connecting pipe cannot come into contact with moving parts which could
damage or crush it. Make sure that the natural gas pipe is adequate for a

sufcient supply to the appliance when all the burners are lit

! For gas inlet position of appliance refer Fig. 1 for NG and g.2 for ULPG.

After installing the gas supply and making all connections check thoroughly
for possible leaks. Turn all control knobs on the unit to “OFF” position. Open
the valve on the gas supply. Using a soap and water solution check each gas
connection one at a time, by brushing the solution over connection. Presence

of bubbles will indicate a leak. Tighten the tting and re-check for leaks. If it
is not possible to correct the leak, replace tting. Under no circumstance use
matches or ame for checking leaks.

Fig. 2

Duplicate Data Plate

Where the data plate is obscured by cabinetry when the cootop is in the
installed position, place a duplicate data plate on a surface of the cabinetry
adjacent to the cooktop.

Adapting to different types of gas

To adapt the hob to a different type of gas other than default type (indicated
on the rating plate at the base of the hob or on the packaging), the burner
nozzles should be replaced as follows:

1. Remove the hob grids and slide the burners off their seats.

2. Unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner, and replace them
with nozzles for the new type of gas (see table 1 “Burner and nozzle
characteristics”).

3. Reassemble the parts following the above procedure in the reverse order.

4. Once this procedure is nished, replace the old rating sticker with one

indicating the new type of gas used. Sticker are available from any of our
Service Centres.

Replacing the Triple ring burner nozzles

1. Remove the pan supports and lift the burners out of their housing. The
burner consists of two separate parts (see pictures).

2. Unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner. Replace the nozzles

with models that are congured for use with the new type of gas (see Table

1). The two nozzles have the same hole diameter.

3. Replace all the components by completing the above operations in reverse
order.

Pipe or Hose Connection

This appliance is suitable for use with either a exible connection or rigid

copper connection.

Either a rigid metal pipe with ttings in compliance with the standards in force
must be used for connecting to the nipple union (threaded ½”G male tting)
situated at the rear of the appliance to the right (g.8), or an approved exible

hose of class B or D.

Should it be necessary to turn the tting, the gasket (supplied with the

appliance) must be replaced.

If a exible hose is used, it should be as short as possible with a maximum

length of 1.2 metres;

• the exible connection must be approved to class B or D of AS/NZS1869

as a minimum.

• Adjusting the burners’ primary air :

Does not require adjusting.

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• Setting the burners to minimum:

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1. Turn the tap to the low ame position;

2. Remove the knob and adjust the adjustment
screw, which is positioned in or next to the tap

pin, until the ame is small but steady.

3. Having adjusted the ame to the required low setting, while the burner is

alight, quickly change the position of the knob from minimum to maximum

and vice versa several times, checking that the ame does not go out.

4. Some appliances have a safety device (thermocouple) tted. If the device
fails to work when the burners are set to the low ame setting, increase
this low ame setting using the adjusting screw.

5. Once the adjustment has been made, replace the seals on the by-passes
using sealing wax or a similar substance.

! If the appliance is connected to liquid gas, the regulation screw must be
fastened as tightly as possible.

! Once this procedure is nished, replace the old rating sticker with one

indicating the new type of gas used. Stickers are available from any of our
Service Centres.

! Should the gas pressure used be different (or vary slightly) from the

recommended pressure, a suitable pressure regulator must be tted to the

inlet pipe (in order to comply with current national regulations).

Low ame setting

Check the low ame setting for each hob burner to ensure that the minimum
ame will not be extinguished by air draughts.

• Light the burner.

• Turn the control until it engages in the minimum position.

• Ensure the ame is stable and will not be extinguished by air draughts.
To adjust the minimum ame:

Follow the procedure described in the gas conversion instruction.

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE IN ANY WAY, OTHER THAN AS
DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Checking the operation

Ignite each burner and check the appearance of the ame, the ame should

be blue and burn smoothly on high & low.

Ensure complete igniton of all burners.

Where the data plate is obscured by cabinetry when the cooker is in the
installed position, place the supplied duplicate data plate to a suitable adjacent
surface or within the instruction manual for future reference.
For other minor adjustments or if the appliance does not perfrom correctly;

contact Arisit Pty Ltd 1300 762 219

DATA PLATE

Electrical
connections

Dimensions

(cm)

240 V

width
height
depth

Hob 60 Hob 75 Hob 90

60

4,15

51

75

4,15

51

90

3,3

51

Post Installation Checks

Perform post installation checks and ensure proper and safe operation before
leaving. Test all burners individually and in combination.

Leak Check

• Ensure all gas control knobs are in the Off position.

• Ensure the gas supply is switched on.

• Spray a solution of soapy water onto all gas joints as well as the full length

of any exible hoses. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE A NAKED
FLAME IN CHECKING FOR LEAKS.

If bubbles appear anywhere, turn the gas supply off, check all connections and
retest. If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase
or their appointed agent for service.

Flame check

Turn each burner on, and ensure that the ame is blue with minimal yellow
tipping. If there is signicant yellow tipping, ame lift off or excessive noise,

check pressure and adjust at the regulator if necessary.
If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase or
their appointed agent for service.

Igniter operation

Check that the igniter for each burner successfully ignites the gas.

If an igniter fails to work, rst remove the plug from the electrical power outlet,

and then check that all the electrical connections are in place.
If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase or
their appointed agent for service.

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Natural Gas (1.0 kPa) ULPG (2.75 kPa)

Gas connection

Burner and nozzle specifications

Auxiliary Burner

Semi Rapid Burner

Rapid Burner

Wok Burner

Total GC 30.9 30.8

Gas Inlet fitting 1/2” BSP (male) thread

Location of gas inlet40 mm from rear edge

1.24 7.8 0.80 9.0

1.19 (x2) 13.5 0.70 (x2) 13.0

Ø injector (mm) Ø injector (mm)GC (MJ/hr) GC (MJ/hr)

0.85 3.6 0.50 3.3

1.10 6.0 0.64 5.5

40 mm from right hand edge

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R

TC

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PC 640 N T X AUS.1
PC 640 T X AUS.1
PC 640 T GH AUS.1

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Start-up and use

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Precautions and tips

! The position of the corresponding gas burner is shown on every knob.

Gas burners

Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the

corresponding control knob:

● Off

Maximum

Minimum

To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at
the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob anti-clockwise
to the maximum setting.

Since the burner is tted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed

for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow the automatic device keeping the

ame alight to heat up.

When using models with an ignition button, light the desired burner pressing
down the corresponding knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise
towards the maximum setting.

! If a ame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait for

at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.

To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops

(when reaches the “●” position).

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efciently:

• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the ames

do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.

• Always use cookware with a at base and a cover.

• When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.

To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, “Burner

and Nozzle Specications”.

Burner

Rapid (R)

Semi Rapid (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Triple Crown (TC)

• For maximum stability, always make sure that the pan supports are

correctly tted and that each pan is placed centrally over the burner.

• Pan handles should be positioned in line with one of the support bars on
the pan support grid.

• Pan handle should be positioned so not to protrude beyond the front edge
of the hob.

greatest stability.

Ø Cookware diameter (cm)

24 - 26

16 - 20

10 - 14

24 - 26

The more variable aspect in terms of pan
stability can often be the pan itself, (or
the positioning of that pan during use).

Well balanced pans, with at bases that

are placed centrally over the burner,
with the pan handles aligned with one

of the support ngers obviously offer the

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with
international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety
reasons and must be read carefully.

General safety

• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to maintain efcient

operation. When installing the hob, follow the instructions provided
in the paragraph on “Positioning” the appliance.

• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols
appear in the manual and on the serial number plate.

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is
extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and
feet.

• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food,
in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper
use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.

• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat must never be
covered.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“○” position when the appliance
is not in use.

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket,
do not pull on the cable.

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having detached
the plug from the mains.

• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a Service
Centre (see Assistance).

• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas burners or electric
hotplates are still hot.

• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a pan placed on it.

• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced
individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who
assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions
relating to the operation of the appliance.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.

Safety warnings:

• Do not use or store ammable materials near this appliance.

• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.

• Do not modify this appliance.

• Not siutable for operation with aftermarket lids or cover tted.

• Where this appliance is installed in marine craft or in caravans it shall not
be used as a space heater.

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Disposal

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that
the packaging may be reused.

• The European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical

appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal
waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order
to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain
and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your
obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately
collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information

concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

! To avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it when the
burners are not in their housing.

! To ensure your appliance is always working correctly, check all
functions on the product periodically (eg. every 12 months), that it is
operating correctly, and if there appears to be any abnormalities please
contact the service call centre for advice. For further details please refer
to the warranty terms and conditions provided inside the back of the
user manual. Regular care and maintenance ensures correct operation
and high performance. To maintain your hob in perfect conditions, clean
it after every use.

Gas tap maintenance

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difcult to turn. If this happens,

the tap must be replaced.

Respecting and conserving the environment

• Cook your food in closed pots or pans with well-tting lids and use as little

water as possible. Cooking with the lid off will greatly increase energy
consumption.

• Use purely at pots and pans.

• If you are cooking something that takes a long time, it’s worth using a
pressure cooker, which is twice as fast and saves a third of the energy.

Maintenance and care

! This procedure must be performed by a qualied technician authorised

by the manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before
calling the service centre for assistance, check if anything can be done. First,
check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies,
and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out
any work on it.

Cleaning the hob surface

• All the enamelled and glass parts should be cleaned with warm water and
neutral solution.

• Stainless steel surfaces may be stained by calcareous water or aggressive
detergents if left in contact for too long. Any food spills (water, sauce, coffee,
etc.) should be wiped away before they dry.

• Clean with warm water and neutral detergent, and then dry with a soft

cloth or chamois. Remove baked-on dirt with specic cleaners for stainless

steel surfaces.

• Clean stainless steel only with soft cloth or sponge.

• Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine-based cleaners or pan
scourers.

• Do not use steam cleaning appliances.

• Do not use ammable products.

• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, mustard, salt,
sugar or lemon juice on the hob.

Cleaning the hob parts

• Clean the enamelled and glass parts only with soft cloth or sponge.

• Grids, burner caps and burners can be removed to be cleaned.

• Clean them by hand with warm water and non-abrasive detergent,
removing any food residues and checking that none of the burner openings
is clogged.

• Rinse and dry.

• Ret burners and burner caps correctly in the respective housings.

• When replacing the grids, make sure that the panstand area is aligned
with the burner.

• Models equipped with electrical ignition plugs and safety device require
thorough cleaning of the plug end in order to ensure correct operation.
Check these items frequently, and if necessary, clean them with a damp
cloth. Any baked-on food should be removed with a toothpick or needle.

The burner does not light or the ame is not even around the burner.

Check whether:

• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.

• All the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly.

• There are draughts near the appliance.

The ame dies in models with a safety device.

Check to make sure that:

• You pressed the knob all the way in.

• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety device.

• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding to the safety
device.

The burner does not remain lit when set to minimum.

Check to make sure that:

• The gas holes are not blocked.

• There are no draughts near the appliance.

• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.

The cookware is unstable.

Check to make sure that:

• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly at.

• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the burner.

• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.

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Indesit Company S.p.A.

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60044 Fabriano (AN)
www.hotpoint-ariston.com

195142488.02

05/2016 - XEROX FABRIANO

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