Hotpoint Ariston GPL 64L CI RFH User Manual

Operating Instructions

HOB

GB RS

Русский, 12English,1

GPK 64L GH RU/HA

Contents

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Installation, 2-5

Positioning
Electrical connection
Gas connection
Data plate
Burner and nozzle specifications

Description of the appliance, 6

Overall view

Start-up and use, 7-8

Practical advice on using the burners

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety
Disposal

Maintenance and care, 10

Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Gas tap maintenance

Troubleshooting, 11

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Installation

Enlarging the ventilation slot
between window and floor.

Adjacent
Room

Room to be
Vented

A

Examples of ventilation holes
for comburant air.

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

Directly to
the Outside

600mm min.

600mm min.

700mm min.

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! 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.

Positioning

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

! The appliance must be installed by a qualified
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 in accordance with British Standard
Codes Of Practice: B.S. 6172 / B.S. 5440, Par. 2 and B.S.
6891 Current Editions. 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

• Liquid petroleum gas sinks to the floor 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
keep only the cylinder being used in the room,
positioned so that it is not subject to heat produced by
external sources (ovens, fireplaces, stoves, etc. ) which
could raise the temperature of the cylinder above 50°C.

Fitting the appliance

Gas and mixed hobs are manufactured with type X
degree protection against overheating. 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 600 mm from
the edge of the hob.

• Hoods must be installed according to their relative
installation instruction manuals and at a minimum
distance of 650 mm from the hob.

• Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a

minimum height of 420 mm from
the hob (see figure).

starts each time the appliance is switched on.

• The room must also allow proper air circulation, as air is
needed for combustion to occur normally. The flow of

air must not be less than 2 m
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

2

; the opening must not be

cm
vulnerable to any type of
blockages.

The system can also provide the
air needed for combustion
indirectly, i.e. from adjacent
rooms fitted with air circulation
tubes as described above.
However, these rooms must not
be communal rooms, bedrooms

or rooms that may present a fire hazard.

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

• The installation cavity should have the dimensions

3

/h

indicated in the figure.
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.

555 mm

55 mm

475 mm

Hook fastening diagram

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

2

Front

560 mm

.

4

5

m

m

.

Hooking position Back
for top H=40 mm

! 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 flat surface with an opening of at least 45 x
560 mm (see diagrams).

When installing the cooktop above a built-in oven
without forced ventilation, ensure that there are air
inlets and outlets for ventilating the interior of the
cabinet adequately.

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.

! 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

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 liquid gas from a cylinder, install a pressure
regulator which complies with current national regulations.

! Check that the pressure of the gas supply is consistent
with the values indicated in Table 1 (“Burner and nozzle
specifications”). This will ensure the safe operation and
longevity of your appliance while maintaining efficient
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.

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

Connecting a flexible jointless stainless steel pipe to a
threaded attachment

The gas supply pipe fitting is a threaded 1/2 gas
cylindrical male attachment.
These pipes must be installed so that they are never
longer than 2000 mm when fully extended. Once
connection has been carried out, make sure that the
flexible metal pipe does not touch any moving parts and
is not compressed.

! Only use pipes and seals that comply with current
national regulations.

Checking the tightness of the connection

! When the installation process is complete, check the
pipe fittings for leaks using a soapy solution. Never use a
flame.

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 finished, 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 nozzles on separate “double flame “
burners:

1. remove the grids and slide the burners from their
housings. The burner consists of 2 separate parts (see
figure);

2. unscrew the burers with a 7 mm wrench spanner. The
internal burner has a nozzle, the external burner has
two (of the same size). Replace the nozzle with models
suited to the new type of gas (see table 1).

3. replace all the components by repeating the steps in
reverse order.

• Adjusting the burners’ primary air :
Does not require adjusting.

• Setting the burners to minimum:

1. Turn the tap to the low flame position.

2. Remove the knob and adjust the adjustment screw,
which is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the
flame is small but steady.

! In the event of single-control DRDA (DCDR) burners,
adjustment can be performed by intervening on the 2
screws located near the tap pin (see picture).

Total DRDA
(DCDR) burner
adjustment

Inner DRDA (DCDR)
burner adjustment

3. Having adjusted the flame 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 flame does not go out.

4. Some appliances have a safety device (thermocouple)
fitted. If the device fails to work when the burners are
set to the low flame setting, increase this low flame
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.

6. In the event of discrete-adjustment knobs with
LED visualisation, turn the knob to the minimum
power setting them remove it and intervene on the
adjustment screw located near the tap pin.

7. Minimum setting adjustment of the DRDA (DCDR)
burner with discrete adjustment and LED
visualisation:

• To adjust the outer ring, turn the knob anti­clockwise to the minimum power position.

• To adjust the minimum power setting of the
inner ring, turn the knob clockwise to the minimum
power position.

• Remove the knob and intervene on the
adjustment screw located near the tap pin.

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

! Once this procedure is finished, replace the old rating
sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used.

! Should the gas pressure used be different (or vary
slightly) from the recommended pressure, a suitable
pressure regulator must be fitted to the inlet pipe (in order
to comply with current national regulations).

Stickers are available from any of our Service Centres.

Burner and nozzle specifications (for 65 cm versions only)

Table 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas

Burner Diameter Thermal Thermal By-pass Nozzle Flow* Thermal Nozzle Flow*
power power 1/100 1/100 (g/h) power 1/100 (l/h)
kW kW kW
(p.c.s.*) (p.c.s.*) (p.c.s.*)
(mm) Reduced Nominal (mm) (mm) *** ** Nominal (mm)

Reduced Fast (RR)

100

0.70

2.60

39

80

189

186

2.60

122 (H)

248

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Semi Fast (S)

Auxiliary (A)

Double flame
(DCDR internal) (1)

Double
flame (1)

Supply pressures

(1) For single-control DRDA (DCDR) burner only
* At 15°C and 1013 mbar - dry gas
** Propane P.C.S. = 50.37 MJ/Kg
*** Butane P.C.S. = 49.47 MJ/Kg
Natural P.C.S. = 37.78 MJ/m³

(DCDR
internal)

(DCDR
external

2 nozzle)

75

55

30 0,30 0,90 27 44 65 64 0,90 74 86

130 1,50 3,60

0.40

0.40

Nominal (mbar)

Minimum (mbar)

Maximum (mbar)

A

RR

DC

S

GPK 64L GH RU/HA

1.65

1.00

28

28

27 44

55 60x2 100x 2

64

50

DATA PLAT E

Electrical
connections

120

73

262 257 3,60

28-30

20
35

118

71

37
25
45

see data plate

This appliance conforms to the following
European Economic Community directives:

- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low
Voltage) and subsequent amendments

- 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
subsequent amendments

- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and
subsequent amendments.

- 2009/142/EEC dated 30/11/09 (Gas) and
subsequent amendments.

- 2002/96/EC and subsequent
amendments.

1.65

1.00

96 (Y)

79 (6)

74

157

95

343

20
17
25

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Description of the
appliance

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Overall view

SAFETY

DEVICES *

GAS BURNERS

Support Grid for

COOKWARE

Control Knobs for

GAS BURNERS

Ignition for

GAS BURNERS *

• 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 flame.

• GAS BURNER ignition* enables a specific burner
to be lit automatically.

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

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Only available on certain models.

*

Start-up and use

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

Gas cooker hobs are equipped with discrete power
adjustment that allows for accurately adjusting the
flame to 5 different power levels. Thanks to this
system, gas hobs are also capable of guaranteeing
the same cooking results for each recipe, as the
optimal power level for the desired type of cooking
can be identified in an easier, more accurate way.

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 fitted with a safety device, the
knob should be pressed for approximately 2-3
seconds to allow the automatic device keeping the
flame 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.

on (5 = max. power; 1 = min. power). The system
guarantees accurate flame adjustment and uniform
cooking results by facilitating selection of the
desired power level.

The "double-flame" burner

This gas burner consists of two concentric flame
rings that can operate jointly or independently (in
case of dual-control only).

As the burner is fitted with a safety device, the
knob should be pressed down for approximately 2-3
seconds until the device keeping the flame
automatically alight heats up.

Single control:
The rings comprising the burner are activated
through a single control knob.
To simultaneously turn on both rings, position the

knob on the symbol
and turn the knob anti-clockwise.

To turn on the inner ring only, position the knob on
the symbol

the knob clockwise.
(to switch modes, it is necessary to switch off the
burner).

To switch off the burner, press and turn the knob
clockwise until it stops (when it reaches the "•"
position).

(max.) - (min.) then press and turn

(max.) - (min.) then press

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! If a flame 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).

Discrete flame adjustment

The selected burner can be adjusted - by means of
the knob - to 5 different power levels.
To shift between levels, simply turn the knob
towards the desired power level.
A click signals the passage from one power level to
the other.

The selected power level is
indicated by the
corresponding symbol

(symbols
hobs equipped with a
display, by the LEDs that turn

) and, on

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efficiently:

• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see
table) so that the flames do not extend beyond
the bottom of the cookware.

• Always use cookware with a flat 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)

Double Flame (DCDR internal)

Double Flame (DCDR external)

Pans to be used on 65 cm hobs

Only available on certain models.

*

Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

24 - 26

16 - 20

10 - 14

10 - 14

24 - 26

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! On the models supplied with a reducer shelf,
remember that this should be used only for the
Double flame internal (DCDR internal) burner when
you use casserole dishes with a diameter under 12
cm.
To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in
the section entitled, "Burner and Nozzle
Specifications".

Only available on certain models.

*

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