ELECTROLUX EHG641W User Manual

instruction booklet

CY MT

gas hobs

EHG 641 EHG 6402 EHG 6832

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Welcome to the world of ElectroluxWelcome to the world of Electrolux

Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Welcome to the world of ElectroluxWelcome 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-of-Mind.

Good luck!

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Contents

Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information

Description of the Hob .......................................................................... 7

Instructions for the UserInstructions for the User

Instructions for the User

Instructions for the UserInstructions for the User

Operation ............................................................................................. 9

Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................. 12

Something Not Working? ....................................................................14

Standard Guarantee Conditions ......................................................... 31

European Guarantee .......................................................................... 33

Instructions for the InstallerInstructions for the Installer

Instructions for the Installer

Instructions for the InstallerInstructions for the Installer

Engineer technical data.......................................................................15

Important safety requirements ............................................................ 17

Installation ............................................................................................ 18

Gas Connection.................................................................................. 19

Fitting the Hob into the Worktop.......................................................... 21

Building In ............................................................................................ 22

Electrical Connections.........................................................................23

Wiring diagram ...................................................................................25

Fault Finding ........................................................................................ 26

Commissioning................................................................................... 29

Conversion from Natural Gas to LPG .................................................30

Guide to Use the instructionsGuide to Use the instructions

Guide to Use the instructions

Guide to Use the instructionsGuide to Use the instructions

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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

MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER:

MANUFACTURER:

MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER: ELECTROLUX ITALIA S.p.A. C.so Lino Zanussi, 30 33080 PORCIA - PN (Italy)

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Important Safety Information

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using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customerusing the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer

using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer

using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customerusing the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 950950Care Department on 08705 950950

Care Department on 08705 950950

Care Department on 08705 950950Care Department on 08705 950950

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z This appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person as

stated in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations.

z For appliances installed in the Republic of Ireland please refer to NSAI-

Domestic Gas Installations I.S.813 Current Editions and the ETCI Rules for Electrical Installations.

z Remove all packaging before using the hob. z Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on

the rating plate, located near the gas supply pipe.

z Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.

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z This hob is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play

Safety Safety

Safety

Safety Safety

near or with the hob.

z 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.

z The hob gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has

cooled.

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

During UseDuring Use

During Use

During UseDuring Use

z This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for

commercial or industrial purposes.

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 requirements regarding ventilation.

z When in use a gas cooking hob 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 Ensure a good ventilation around the appliance. A poor air supply could cause

lack of oxygen.

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

wet hands.

z Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position when not in use. z When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come

into contact with the hot surfaces of the cooking appliance.

z Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable

pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.

z Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats. z Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob. z Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and

should not be stored above or below the hob unit.

z This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning

machine.

ServiceService

Service

ServiceService

z This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service

Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.

Environmental InformationEnvironmental Information

Environmental Information

Environmental InformationEnvironmental Information

z After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety

and the environment.

z When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the

cable.

z 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.

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

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it isKeep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it isKeep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is

passed on to any new ownerpassed on to any new owner

passed on to any new owner

passed on to any new ownerpassed on to any new owner

Description of the Hob

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1. Hob Top

2. Semi-rapid Burner

3. Rapid Burner

4. Auxiliary Burner

5. Triple Crown Burner

6. Control knob for front left burner (semi-rapid)

7. Control knob for back left burner (semi-rapid)

8. Control knob for back right burner (triple crown/rapid)

9. Control knob for front right burner (auxiliary)

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Instructions for the User

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Any gas installation must be carried out by a registeredAny gas installation must be carried out by a registered

Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered

Any gas installation must be carried out by a registeredAny gas installation must be carried out by a registered competent person, and in accordance with existing rulescompetent person, and in accordance with existing rules

competent person, and in accordance with existing rules

competent person, and in accordance with existing rulescompetent person, and in accordance with existing rules and regulations.and regulations.

and regulations.

and regulations.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.

WHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INSTWHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INST

WHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INST

WHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INSTWHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INST

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Once the hob has been installed, it is important to remove any protective materials, which were put on in the factory. The manufacturer will not accept liability, should the above instructions or any of the other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING – This appliance, if installed in CYPRUS and MALTA

WARNINGWARNING countries, does not function with the existing gas settings. Therefore, before connecting the appliance it is essential to change the nozzles according to the type of gas used (G30) following the instructions on page 30.

Operation

Hob burners control knobsHob burners control knobs

Hob burners control knobs

Hob burners control knobsHob burners control knobs

The symbols on the knobs mean that :

there is no gas supply

there is maximum gas supply

there is minimum gas supply

Lighting the burners

For easier lighting, proceedFor easier lighting, proceed

For easier lighting, proceed

For easier lighting, proceedFor easier lighting, proceed before putting a pan on the panbefore putting a pan on the pan

before putting a pan on the pan

before putting a pan on the panbefore putting a pan on the pan support.support.

support.

support.support.

To light a burner:

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z turn the relevant knob anticlockwise to

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maximum position ( down to ignite the burner.

Only for models EHG 641, EHG 6832:

z Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed

down about the "thermocouple" (Fig. 1 - letter D) to be heated and the safety device to be switched off, otherwise the gas supply would be interrupted.

z Then adjust the flame as required.

If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again.

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

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 down and

5 seconds. This will allow

), then push it

Triple Crown Burner (only

in mod. EHG 6832)

A - Burner cap B - Burner crown C - Ignition electrode D - Thermocouple (only in

models EHG 641, EHG 6832)

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turn it anti-clockwise until it reaches the “maximum” position.

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

Using the hob correctly

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

Burner minimum maximum

flat flat

flat bottom fitting the size of the burner

flat flat

diameter diameter

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

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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.Use only pans or pots with flat bottom.

Use only pans or pots with flat bottom.

Use only pans or pots with flat bottom.Use only pans or pots with flat bottom. If you use a saucepan which is smaller than theIf you use a saucepan which is smaller than the

If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the

If you use a saucepan which is smaller than theIf you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will spread beyond therecommended size, the flame will spread beyond the

recommended size, the flame will spread beyond the

recommended size, the flame will spread beyond therecommended size, the flame will spread beyond the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.

bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.

bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat.bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat. Carefully supervise cooking with

foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-heated. The stainless steel can become tarnished if excessivelyThe stainless steel can become tarnished if excessively

The stainless steel can become tarnished if excessively

The stainless steel can become tarnished if excessivelyThe stainless steel can become tarnished if excessively heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones,heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones,

heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones,

heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones,heated. Therefore prolonged cooking with potstones, earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is inadvisable. Also,earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is inadvisable. Also,

earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is inadvisable. Also,

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

do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use.

do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use.do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use. Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of theMake sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the

Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the

Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of theMake sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the ringscooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the rings

cooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the rings

cooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the ringscooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the rings in order to obtain lower gas consumption.in order to obtain lower gas consumption.

in order to obtain lower gas consumption.

in order to obtain lower gas consumption.in order to obtain lower gas consumption.

Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings: theyDo not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings: they

Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings: they

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

could tip over or spill their contents, causing accidents.

could tip over or spill their contents, causing accidents.could tip over or spill their contents, causing accidents.

Pots must not enter the control zone.Pots must not enter the control zone.

Pots must not enter the control zone.

Pots must not enter the control zone.Pots must not enter the control zone.

fat or oilfat or oil

fat or oil, since these types of

fat or oilfat or oil

Using the Wok Stand

A wok stand is provided to enable you to use a round bottomed wok on the hob. The wok stand must only be used on the triple crown burner, and should not be used with any other type of wok or pan. When fitting the wok stand, ensure the recesses in the frame fit securely onto the bars of the pan supports, as shown in the picture.

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