Electrolux ZGS 782 IT User Manual

Instruction

booklet

Gas hob

ZGS 782 IT

ZGS 782 ICT

IEGB

Thank you for selecting our applianceThank you for selecting our appliance

Thank you for selecting our appliance

Thank you for selecting our applianceThank you for selecting our appliance

We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that
you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances.
Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product
life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on
to any future owner of the appliance.

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Contents

Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information

Description of the Hob .......................................................................... 6

Instructions for the UserInstructions for the User

Instructions for the User

Instructions for the UserInstructions for the User

Operation ..............................................................................................8

Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................. 11

Something Not Working? ....................................................................13

Guarantee/Customer Service ............................................................. 28

European Guarantee .......................................................................... 30

Instructions for the InstallerInstructions for the Installer

Instructions for the Installer

Instructions for the InstallerInstructions for the Installer

Engineer technical data....................................................................... 14

Important safety requirements ............................................................ 16

Installation ............................................................................................ 17

Gas Connection ...................................................................................18

Building In ........................................................................................... 19

Building over a cupboard or drawer ................................................. 19

Building over a kitchen unit with door ................................................ 19

Fitting the Hob into the Worktop.......................................................... 20

Electrical Connections......................................................................... 21

Wiring diagram ...................................................................................22

Fault Finding ........................................................................................ 23

Commissioning.................................................................................... 26

Conversion from Natural Gas to LPG .................................................27

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Guide to Use the instructionsGuide to Use the instructions

Guide to Use the instructions

Guide to Use the instructionsGuide to Use the instructions

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

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MANUFACTURER:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS ITALY S.P.A.
Viale Bologna, 298 - 47100 Forlì - Italy

Environmental information

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Important Safety Information

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Care Department on 08705 727 727.Care Department on 08705 727 727.

Care Department on 08705 727 727.

Care Department on 08705 727 727.Care Department on 08705 727 727.

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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

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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

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Description of the Hob

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1. Hob Top

2. Auxiliary Burner

3. Semi-rapid Burner

4. Rapid Burner

5. Triple Crown

6. Control knobs

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Instructions for the User

INSTALLATION

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 INSTALLED

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.

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OperationOperation

Operation

OperationOperation

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 burnersLighting the burners

Lighting the burners

Lighting the burnersLighting the burners

For easier lighting, proceed before puttingFor easier lighting, proceed before putting

For easier lighting, proceed before putting

For easier lighting, proceed before puttingFor easier lighting, proceed before putting
a pan on the pan support.a pan on the pan support.

a pan on the pan support.

a pan on the pan support.a pan on the pan support.

To light a burner:

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z turn the relevant knob anti-clockwise to maximum

position (
burner.

z Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed down

about
"thermocouple" (see diagram - 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.

If you cannot light the flame even after
severalattempts, check the "cap" (see diagram

- letter
BB

B) are in the correct position.

BB

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5 seconds 5 seconds

5 seconds. This will allow the

5 seconds 5 seconds

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A) and the"crown" (see diagram - letter

AA

), then push it down to ignite the

Triple crown burner

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A - Burner cap

AA
BB

B - Burner crown

BB
CC

C - Ignition electrode

CC
DD

D - Thermocouple

DD

A

B

D

C

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.

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 electricityIn the absence of electricity

In the absence of electricity, ignition can occur without the electrical

In the absence of electricityIn the absence of electricity
device; in this case, approach the burner with a flame, push the relevant
knob down and turn it anti-clockwise until it reaches the maximum position.

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

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Using the hob correctlyUsing the hob correctly

Using the hob correctly

Using the hob correctlyUsing the hob correctly

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

Burner minimum maximum

Triple crown 180 mm 260 mm
Large (rapid) 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 flatUse only pans or pots with flat

Use only pans or pots with flat

Use only pans or pots with flatUse only pans or pots with flat
bottom.bottom.

bottom.

bottom.bottom.
If you use a saucepan which is smallerIf you use a saucepan which is smaller

If you use a saucepan which is smaller

If you use a saucepan which is smallerIf you use a saucepan which is smaller
than the recommended size, thethan the recommended size, the

than the recommended size, the

than the recommended size, thethan the recommended size, the
flame will spread beyond the bottomflame will spread beyond the bottom

flame will spread beyond the bottom

flame will spread beyond the bottomflame will spread beyond the bottom
of the vessel, causing the handle toof the vessel, causing the handle to

of the vessel, causing the handle to

of the vessel, causing the handle toof the vessel, causing the handle to
overheat.overheat.

overheat.

overheat.overheat.
Carefully supervise cooking with

since these types of 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 the cooktopMake sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop

Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop

Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktopMake sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop
and that they are centrally positioned on the rings in order toand that they are centrally positioned on the rings in order to

and that they are centrally positioned on the rings in order to

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

obtain lower gas consumption.

obtain lower gas consumption.obtain lower gas consumption.

flat flat

flat bottom fitting the size of the burner used,

flat flat

diameter diameter

fat or oilfat or oil

fat or oil,

fat or oilfat or oil

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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.