Indesit P640A User Manual

Built-in cooking tables
Instructions for installation and use
P 640 A GB
Built-in cooking tables
Instructions for installation and use
Congratualtions on choosing an Indesit appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. We recommend
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that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Thank y ou.
Close-up View
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A. Gas Burners B. Support Grid for Cookware C. Control Knobs for Gas Burners and Electric Hot
Plates
D. Ignitor for Gas Burners (only on certain models) E. Ignition Button for Gas Burners (only on certain
models)
How T o Use Y our Appliance
The position of the corresponding gas burner is indicated on each control knob.
Gas Burners
The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most appropriate one for the diameter of the cookware being used. The burner can be regulated with the corresonding control knob by using one of the following settings:
Off High
Low
T o turn on one of the burner s, place a lighted match or lighter near the burner, press the knob all the way in and turn in the counter-clockwise direction to the "High" setting.
On those models fitted with an ignitor (D), the "E" ignition button, identified by the symbol, must first be pressed and then the corresponding knob pushed all the
way in and turned in the counter-clockwise direction to the "High" setting. Caution: If the burner accidently goes out, turn off the gas with the control knob and try to light it again after waiting at least 1 minute. To turn off a burner, turn the knob in the clockwise direction until it stops (it should be on the “•” setting).
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How to Keep Your Cooktop in Shape
Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply.
To extend the life of the cooktop, it is absolutely indispensable that it be cleaned carefully and thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping in mind the following:
The enameled parts and the glass top, if present, must be washed with warm water without using abrasive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin them;
The removab le parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap, making sure to remove caked-on substances;
On cooktops with automatic ignition, the end of the electronic ignition device must be cleaned carefully and frequently, making sure that the gas holes are not clogged;
Practical Advice
Practical Advise on Using the Burners
For best performance, f ollo w these general guidelines:
Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) in order to prevent the flame from reaching the sides of the pot or pan;
Alwasy use cookware with a flat bottom and keep the lid on;
When the contents come to a boil, turn the knob to "Low".
Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact with highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents (containing phosphorous) for an extended period of time. It is recommended that these parts be rinsed thoroughly with water and then dried well. It is also a good idea to clean up any spills.
Greasing the Gas Valves
Over time, the gas valv es ma y stick or become difficult to turn. If this is the case, the must be cleaned on the inside and the regreased.
N.B.: This procedure must be performed by a technician authorized by the manufacturer .
Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)
Fast (R) 24 - 26 Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20 Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14
Is there a problem?
It may occur that the cooktop does not function or does not function properly . Before calling customer service for assistance, lets see what can be done. First of all, 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 flame is not uniform around the burner.
Check to make sure that:
The gas holes on the burner are not clogged;
All of the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly;
There are no draughts around the cooking surface.
The flame does not stay lighted on the model with the safety device.
Check to make sure that:
You press the knob all the w a y in;
You k eep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety de vice.
• The gas holes are not clogged in the area corresponding to the safety device .
The burner does not remain on when set to "Low".
Check to make sure that:
The gas holes are not clogged.
There are no draughts near the cooking surface.
The minimum has been adjusted correctly (see the section entitled, "Minimum Regulation").
The cookware is not stable.
Check to make sure that:
The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.
The cookware is centered correctly on the burner .
The support grids have not been inverted.
If, despite all of these checks, the cooktop does not function properly and problem persists, call the nearest Merloni Elettrodomestici Customer Service Centre, informing them of:
- The type of prob lem.
- The ab breviation used to identify the model (Mod. ...) as
indicated on the warranty. Never call upon technicians not authorized by the manufacturer, and refuse to accept spare parts that are not original.
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