Hotpoint PH 960 T GH AUS.1 User Manual

PH 960 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,9
Precautions and tips,9
Maintenance and care,10
Troubleshooting,10

Warnings

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.

• 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 suitable for operation with aftermarket lids or

covers tted.

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

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

cooking surfaces.

WARNING: If the surface in glass-ceramic is cracked,
switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.

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.

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Assistance

ARISTON

If you are not completely satisfied with your appliance

GENUINE ACCESSORIES

Communicating:

• the type of problem

• appliance model (Mod.)

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

PRIORITY SERVICE

or require service call:

40-44 Mark Anthony Drive, Dandenong South,

Fax: Service & Sales [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Australia

Phone: [phone]

New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

AUSTRALIA

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

VIC 3175, Australia

& SPARE PARTS

A wide range of genuine

accessories are available for your appliance call:

PO Box 68-140 Newton, Auckland

Email: [e-mail]

Australia

Phone: [phone]

New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

1145, New Zealand

Fax: [phone]

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Description of the appliance

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Overall view

1. Support Grid for COOKWARE

2. GAS BURNERS

3. Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS

4. Ignition for GAS BURNERS

5. SAFETY DEVICES

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

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

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

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

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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.

! The appliance must be installed by an authorised person in accordance with
this instruction manual, AS/NZS 5601.1 - Gas installations (installation and

pipe sizing), local gas tting regulations, Building Code of Australia and any

other government authority.

Positioning

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

storage areas that are below ground level (cellars, etc.). It is advisable to
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.

Fitting the appliance

The following precautions must be taken when installing the hob:

• Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and taller than the top of the
hob must be at least 200 mm from the edge of the hob.

• Hoods must be installed according to their relative installation instruction
manuals and at a minimum distance of 600 mm from the hob.

• Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a minimum height of 420

mm from the hob (see gure).

600mm min.

650mm min.

! The appliance must be installed by a qualied professional according to the

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

! This unit may be installed and used only in permanently ventilated rooms.

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.

The following requirements must be observed:

• The room must be equipped with an air extraction system that expels
any combustion fumes. This may consist of a hood or an electric fan that
automatically starts each time the appliance is switched on.

grease/oil.

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If the hob is installed beneath a wall cabinet,
the latter must be situated at a minimum of 700
mm above the hob.

420mm min.

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

In a chimney stack or branched flue.
(exclusively for cooking appliances)

Directly to
the Outside

• The room must also allow proper air circulation, as air is needed for

combustion to occur normally. The ow of air must not be less than 2 m3/h

per kW of installed power.

The air circulation system may take air directly
from the outside by means of a pipe with an
inner cross section of at least 100 cm

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opening must not be vulnerable to any type

Examples of
ventilation holes
for comburant air.

Adjacent
Room

A

Room to be
Vented

of blockages.

The system can also provide the air needed for
combustion indirectly, i.e. from adjacent rooms

tted with air circulation tubes as described

above. However, these rooms must not be
communal rooms, bedrooms or rooms that

may present a re hazard.

Enlarging the ventilation slot
between window and floor.

• Intensive and prolonged use of the appliance may necessitate
supplemental ventilation, e.g. opening a window or increasing the power
of the air intake system (if present).

• 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

• 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.

min. 55 mm.

475 mm.

835 mm.

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”.

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

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

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.

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).

45 mm.

560 mm.

Where a hob is installed above an oven without a forced ventilation cooling
system, adequate ventilation must be provided inside the cabinet by means

of air holes through which air can pass (see gure).

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.

! 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

Installation must be in accordance with this instruction manual AS 5601.1

‘gas installations’ for installation and pipe sizing, local gas tting regulations,

municipal building codes, local electrical regulations and any other statutory
regulation by an authorised person.
The appliance should be connected to the main gas supply or to a gas
cylinder in compliance with current national regulations. Before carrying out
the connection, make sure the cooker is compatible with the gas supply you
wish to use. If this is not the case, follow the instructions indicated in the
paragraph “Adapting to different types of gas.”
When using natural gas, install the supplied pressure regulator which complies
with current national regulations.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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

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! 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.

Connection with a rigid pipe (copper or steel)

! Connection to the gas system must be carried out in such a way as not to
place any strain of any kind on the appliance.

There is an adjustable L-shaped pipe tting on the appliance supply ramp
and this is tted with a seal in order to prevent leaks. The seal must always
be replaced after rotating the pipe tting (seal provided with appliance). The
gas supply pipe tting is a threaded 1/2 gas cylindrical male attachment.

Flexible hose assembly (if used) must comply with AS/NZS 1869 Class B or
D, be of appropriate internal diameter, be kept as short as possible (not to
exceed 1.2 metres), must not be kinked or in contact with any hot surface.
The supply connection point shall be accessible with the appliance installed.

Checking the tightness of the connection

! When the installation process is complete, check the pipe ttings for leaks
using a soapy solution. Never use a ame.

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.

• Adjusting the burners’ primary air

Does not require adjusting.

• Setting the burners to minimum

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.

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

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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).

DATA PLATE

Electrical
connections

see data plate

ECODESIGN

This appliance conforms to the EU Regulation no. 66/2014
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC.
standard EN 30-2-1

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Burner and nozzle specifications

Natural gas (1.0 kPa) ULPG (2.75 kPa)

Burner Ø Injector

(mm)

Rapid (R)

Semi Rapid (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Triple Crown (TC)

Fish Burner (FB)

1.29

1.10

0.80

1.75

1.01

Total

S

A

TC

FB

R

PH 960 T GH AUS.1

GC (MJ/hr)

8.3

6.0

3.3

14.50

4.5

41.1

Ø Injector

(mm)

0.80

0.64

0.50

1.05

0.64

GC (MJ/hr)

8.5

5.0

3.0

13.7

5.2

40.6

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Start-up and use

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

Practical Advice on Using the Half Fish-Kettle Burner

The two “Half Fish-Kettle” burners, are eliptic in form and can be turned up

to 90°. This makes the cooktop more exible in terms of how it can be used.

Gas burners

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

corresponding control knob:

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● Off

Maximum

To turn the two burners 90°, proceed as follows:

• Make sure that the burners are cool;

• Lift the burner completely out of its housing;

Minimum

• Replace it in its housing in the position desired;

• Make sure that the burners are positioned correctly before use.

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

In addition, the two burners can be used in tandem or speartely with cookware
of different shapes and sizes:

• Double burner for a sh-kettle or oval cookware (Fig. A).

• Double burner for a griddle or rectangular/square cookware with minimum
dimensions of 28x28 cm (Fig. B)

• Double burner for large cookware (diameter of 26-28 cm) (Fig.C).

• Single burner for medium size cookware (diameter of 16-20 cm) (Fig.D).

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).

Fig. A Fig. B

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.

Burner

Rapid (R)

Semi Rapid (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Fish Burner (FB)

Triple Crown (TC)

Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

24 - 26

16 - 20

10 - 14

16 - 20

24 - 26

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

and Nozzle Specications”.

• 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.

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

greatest stability.

Fig. C Fig. D

Precautions and tips

! 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

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Gas tap maintenance

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

the tap must be replaced.

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

by the manufacturer.

Service

Annual servicing by an authorised person is recommended.

If the appliance produces unusual odour, yellow tipping ame,ame lifting off

the burner or is not perfroming as per theoriginal installation, or for service
please contact:
Arisit Pty Ltd 1300 762 219.0

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.

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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