Electrolux EHGC64AS, EHGC95AS User Manual

user manual

gas cooktops

(EHGC64AS, EHGC95AS)

(ESD24HRA, ESD30HRA)

Congratulations

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our gas cooktop.
We are sure you will find your new cooktop a pleasure to
use and a great asset to your cooking. Before you use the
cooktop, we recommend that you read through the whole
user manual which provides the description of the cooktop
and its functions. To avoid the risks that are always present
when you use a gas appliance, it is important that the
cooktop is installed correctly and that you read the safety
instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.

For future reference, please store this booklet in a safe place.

Contents

• General warnings 1

• Using your cooktop 2

• Burners 3

• Cleaning and care 4

• Troubleshooting 5

• Technical data 6

• Installation instructions 7

• Installation procedure 8

• Gas connection 9

• LP conversion 10

• Electrical connection 11

• Testing appliance operation 12

• Warranty 13

Information on disposal for users

• Most of the packaging materials are recyclable. Please
dispose of these materials through your local recycling
depot or by placing them in appropriate collection
containers.

• If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

electrolux e:line gas cooktops contents

environmental tip

electrolux part names

Ceramic glass gas hob

1. removable cast iron trivet standard

2. removable cast iron trivet centre (EHGC95AS only)

3. removable wok trivet

4. burner caps – each unit has a small, medium, large
(2 for EHGC95AS) and wok burner (see figure 2)

5. stainless steel trim

6. control knob

7. ceramic glass hob – the glass hob is resistant to heat,
cold and rapid temperature changes, but is vulnerable
to impact. A pepper mill falling on the hob could crack
it. Never stand or put heavy loads on the hob, or use
as a storage space.

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caution

Read the following carefully to avoid an electric
shock or fire.

It is important to use your cooktop safely. Check these
safety points before using your cooktop.

This appliance is not suitable for use by young
children or infirm persons, without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure they
do not play with this appliance.

During use, this appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces.

This appliance must not be used as a space heater.

Keep vents clear of obstructions.

In order to avoid a fire, the appliance must be
kept clean.

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

Do not store flammable materials on or under the
appliance, eg. aerosols.

Do not remove the trivet and enclose the burner with
a wok stand as this will concentrate and deflect heat
onto the burner.

Do not use large pots or heavy weights which can
bend the trivet or deflect flame onto the burner.

Do not place anything, eg. asbestos mat between
pan and trivet as serious damage to the cooktop
may occur.

For maximum stability, ensure pots and pans are
centrally located on the trivets.

Handles should be turned away from the front of the
bench to avoid accidents.

Description of the burner

General Warnings

1. burner cap

2. flame safeguard sensor

3. ignition spark plug

4. shield plate

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Figure 2

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Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to
possible new owners of the cooktop.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these
meanings:

warning

This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety

caution

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the cooktop

tips and information

This symbol indicates tips and information about use of
the cooktop

environmental tip

This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the cooktop

Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:

This symbol indicates never to do this

This symbol indicates always do this

• Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both pan and
cooktop may result.

• Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period of
time without a pot or pan on the burner.

• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop
onto adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching to the
benchtop surface.

• Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the
area which is close to the controls.

• Ensure burner caps and trivets are properly located
(see Figure 2).

NOTE! You must read these warnings carefully before
installing or using the cooktop. If you need assistance,
contact your Customer Care Department. The manufacturer
will not accept liability, should these instructions or any other
safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

warning

Installation

• An authorised person must install this appliance and

MUST provide a certificate of compliance.

• Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing
materials are removed from the appliance.

• In order to avoid any potential hazard, the installation
instructions in this booklet, and any labels on the
appliance must be followed.

• Ensure that all specified vents, openings and air spaces
are not blocked.

• Where the appliance is built into a benchtop, the
benchtop material must be capable of withstanding 85°C.

Servicing

• Servicing MUST only be carried out by authorised
personnel.

• To maintain safe operation, it is recommended that the
product be inspected every five years by an authorised
service person.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
authorised service person in order to avoid a hazard.

Cleaning

• Always ensure the appliance is turned off
before cleaning.

• This appliance contains aluminium fittings.

Do not use caustic based cleaners.

• Do not use steam cleaners as this may cause moisture
build up on electrical components.

• Always clean the appliance immediately after
any food spillage.

• Do not place burner caps in a dishwasher.

Controls

Each burner is controlled by a control knob. The markings on
the control panel indicate which burner the knob controls, and
the setting for that burner (see Figure 3).

NOTE! Gas controls turn anticlockwise from ‘OFF’ and have
limited movement.

Lighting burners

Electronic ignition: These cooktops are fitted with mains
powered ignition. When the appliance has been connected
and the power is on, depressing any knob will release
sparks to all burners.

• Keep hands clear of burners when lighting.

• If burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn knob
to ‘OFF’ position, allow gas to disperse, then try
lighting again.

• Burners MUST be operated between ‘HIGH’ and ‘LOW’
settings only.

To light a burner, the knob must be turned to the ‘HIGH’
position, then pushed down as far as possible for
approximately 5 seconds. If the flame goes out when the
knob is released simply depress the knob again, this time
holding it down with slightly more force for the same length
of time. The height of the flame can be varied by turning
the control knob toward the ‘LOW’ position.

In the absence of electrical power, carry out the ignition
directly to the burner with a hand held ignition source.

Figure 3

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Using your cooktop

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Choice of burner

For your convenience there is a choice of burners –

• A small burner for special low heat and slow cooking.

• A medium burner for normal cooking and simmering.

• A large burner for fast heating and large pots and pans
(one on the four burner model and two on the five
burner model).

• A wok burner for very fast heating using a wok or large
pot or pan.

To conserve gas place the pan centrally over the burner
and adjust the flame so that it does not extend past the
edge of the pan (Figure 4). Do not boil food too rapidly.
A vigorous boil will not cook food any faster, and will
waste energy.

Pots and pans

All common pots and pans; aluminium, stainless steel,
cast iron ceramic, etc., may be used on your new gas
cooktop. Ensure that the pots or pans are steady and have
flat bases to avoid dangerous spill-over of hot liquids and
wasted energy.

Never use asbestos mats, wire mats or grids, aluminium
foil as it can lead to overheating, cracked enamel or broken
glass. The warranty will be void if these utensils are used
and cause a failure. Woks should only be used on the wok
burner and wok support trivet.

Burners

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Choice of flame height

Incorrect – flame too high
and will cause gas waste
and possible handle damage.

Correct flame height.
Gas saved.

Choice of cooking utensils

For a large burner,
use a large utensil.

For a small burner,
use a small utensil.

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caution

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