Piani di cottura
Installazione e uso
Built-in cooking tables
Installation and use
Plans de cuisson à encastrement
Installation et emploi
Inbouw-kookvlakken
Installatie en gebruik
Encimera empotrab le
Instalación y uso
Placas de encastre
Instalação e uso
Einbaukochmulden
Installation un gebrauch
P 640
P 640 A
P 640 AS
P 640 AST
P 631
P 631 A
P 640 IB
P 631 IB
P 631 A IB
P 40 IB
P 31 IB
Piani di cottura da incasso 60
Istruzioni per l'installazione e l'uso 3
Built-in cooking tables 60
Instructions for installation and use 10
Plans de cuisson à encastrement 60
Instruction pour l'installation et l'emploi 17
Inbouw-kookvlakken 60
Gebruiksaanwijzingen voor de plaatsing en gebruik 25
Encimera empotrable 60
Instrucciones para la instalación y uso 32
Placas de encastre 60
Instruções para a instalação e o uso 39
Einbaukochmulden 60
Informationen für installation un gebrauch 46
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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)
F. Safety Device (only on certain models) - Activates if
the flame accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.),
interrupting the delivery of gas to the burner.
G. Electric Hot Plates (only on certain models)
H. Indicator Light for Electric Hot Plates (only on
certain models) - On those models equipped with
electric hot plates and ignitor, the indicator light is
incorporated into the ignition button.
How T o Use Y our Appliance
Close-up View
The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric
hot plate (if present) 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 b urners, 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 a safety device (F), the
knob must be pressed in for about 6 seconds until the
device that keeps the flame lighted w arms up .
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).
Electric Hot Plates (only on certain models)
The hot plates vary in diameter and power: "normal" and
"fast". The latter can be identified by a red boss in the
center of the hot plate itself.
The hot plate can be regulated by turning the
corresponding knob in the clockwise or counter-clockwise
direction to any one of the 6 different settings:
0 Off
1 Low
2-5 Medium
6 High
The section entitled, "Practical Cooking Advise", provides
information on the recommended settings for various types
of food or cooking processes.
When the knob is on any of the settings other than "Off",
the "H" operating light comes on.
Congratualtions on choosing an Indesit appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use . We recommend
that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance . Thank you.
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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:
• Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.
• 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 removable 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;
• The electric hobs should be cleaned using a damp cloth
and then rubbed with oil while still warm;
• 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.
Gas tap maintenance
The taps may jam in time or they ma y become difficult to
turn. If so , the tap itself m ust be replaced.
N.B.: This operation m ust be performed by a technician
authorised by the manufacturer .
How to Keep Your Cooktop in Shape
Practical Advise on Using the Burners
For best performance, f ollow 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".
Burner ø Cookware Diam et er (c m)
Fast (R) 24 - 26
Semi Fast ( S) 16 - 20
Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14
Triple Crown (TC) 24 - 26
Practical Advice
Practical Advice on Using the Electric Hot Plates
In order to avoid heat loss and damage to the hot plate,
use cookware with a flat bottom the diameter of which is
not less than that of the hot plate.
Setting Normal or Fast Plat e
0
Off
1
Cooking vegetables, fish
2
Cooking potatoes (us ing st eam) so ups,
chickpeas, beans.
3
Continuing the cooki ng of la rge qu antitie s
of food, minestrone
4
For roasting (average)
5
For roasting (above avera ge)
6
For browning and reachin g a boil i n a
short time.
Before using the hot plates for the first time, you
should heat them at maximum temperature for
approximately 4 minutes, without any pans. During
this initial stage, their protective coating hardens and
reaches its maximum resistance.
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Is there a problem?
Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into
• This manual is for a class 3 built-in cooktop.
• This appliance is designed for non-professional use in
the home and its features and technical characteristics
must not be modified.
• These instructions are only valid for the countries the
symbols for which appear on the manual and the serial
plate.
• The electrical system of this appliance is safe only when
it is correctly connected to an adequate earthing
system, as required by current safety standards.
Prevent children and the disabled from coming into
contact or having access to the following, as the y
are possible sources of danger:
- The controls and the appliance in general;
- The packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.);
- The appliance, during and immediately after use given
the heat generated by its use;
- The appliance when no longer in installed (in this case,
all potentially dangerous parts must be made safe).
The following should be av oided:
- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;
- Using the appliance with bare feet;
- Pulling on the appliance or the power supply cord to
disconnect them from the electrical outlet;
- Improper and/or dangerous use;
- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;
- Allowing the power supply cord of small appliances to
come into contact with the hot parts of the cooktop;
- Exposure to atmospheric agents (rain, sun);
- Using flammable liquids nearby;
- Using adaptors, multiple outlet plugs and/or extensions;
- Using unstable or deformed cookware;
- Leaving the electric hobs on without cookware on top
of them;
- Closing the glass top (if present) while the gas burners
or electrical hot plates are still hot;
- Trying to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
The assistance of qualified personnel must be called
upon in the following cases:
- Installation (in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions);
- When in doubt about the operation of the appliance;
- Replacement of the electrical outlet becuase it is
incompatible with the plug.
Contact service centers authorized by the
manufacturer in the following cases:
- When in doubt about the condition of the appliance
after having removed the pac king;
- Damage to or replacement of the power supply cord;
- In the case of a breakdown or malfunction: ask for
original spare parts.
It is recommended that you follow the guidelines
below:
- Only use the appliance to cook food, avoiding all other
uses;
- Check the condition of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;
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 or
electric hot plate.
• 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.
It may occur that the cooktop does not function or does
not function properly . Bef ore 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 f or 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 way in;
• You k eep the knob pressed in long enough to activate
the safety device .
• The gas holes are not clogged in the area
corresponding to the safety device.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
• always use original Spare Parts
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- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply in the
event of malfunction and always before cleaning or
maintenance;
- When not in use, disconnect the appliance from the
power supply and turn off the gas valve (if present);
- Always check to mak e sure that the control knobs are
on the “•”/”o” setting when the appliance is not in use;
Installation Instructions for built-in
The following instructions are intended for the installer so
that the installation and maintenance procedures may be
followed in the most professional and expert manner
possible. Important: Disconnect the appliance fr om the
electrical supply before performing any maintenance
or regulation upkeep work.
Positioning the Cooktop
Important: 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:
a) The room must be fitted with a ventilation system which
vents smoke and gases from comb ustion to the outside.
This must be done by means of a hood or electric
ventilator that turns on automatically each time the hood
is operated.
In a chimney stack or branched flue. Directly to the Outside
(exclusively for cooking appliances)
b) The room must also allow for the influx of the air needed
for proper combustion. The flow of air for combustion
purposes must not be less than 2 m³/h per kW of
installed capacity . The supply of said air can be eff ected
by means of direct influx from the outside through a
duct with a inner cross section of at least 100 cm² which
must not be able to be accidentally blocked. Those
appliances which are not fitted with a safety device to
prevent the flame from accidentally going out m ust have
a ventilation opening twice the size otherwise required,
i.e. a minimum of 200 cm² (Fig. A). Otherwise, the room
can be vented indirectly through adjacent rooms fitted
with ventilation ducts to the outside as described above,
as long as the adjacent rooms are not shared areas,
bedrooms or present the risk of fire (Fig. B).
Detail A Adjacent Room to be
Room Vented
A
Examples of ventilation holes Enlarging the ventilation slot
for comburant air. between window and floor.
Fig. A Fig. B
c) Intensive and prolonged use of the appliance may ne-
cessitate supplemental ventilation, e.g. opening a
window or increasing the power of the air intake system
(if present).
d) Liquidified petroleum gases are heavier than air and,
as a result, settle downwards. Rooms in which LPG
tanks are installed must be fitted with ventilation
openings to the outside in order to allow the gas to
escape in the event of a leak. Therefore, LPG tanks,
whether empty or partially full, must not be installed or
stored in rooms or spaces below ground lev el (cellars,
ect.). It is also a good idea to keep only the tank
currently being used in the room, making sure that it is
not near sources of heat (ovens, fireplaces, stoves,
etc.) that could raise the internal temperature of the
tank above 50°C.
Installation of Built-in Cooktops
The gas cooktops are equipped with type X degree
protection against overheating. Therefore, the appliance
can be installed next to cabinets, provided the height of
the cabinet does not exceed that of the hob. For proper
installation of the cooktop, the follo wing guidlines must be
followed:
a) If the cabinet(s) located next to the cooktop are higher
than the cooktop itself, the cabinet(s) must be installed
at least 600 mm from the edge cooktop;
b) Hoods must be installed in accordance with the
instructions contained in the installation manual for the
hoods themselves, and no less than 650 mm from the
cooktop;
c) The cabinets installed next to the hood must be located
at a height of at least 420 mm from the top, (as shown
in Fig. C).
- Cut the power supply cord after disconnecting it from
the electrical mains when you decide to no longer use
the appliance.
• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any
damages arising out of : incorrect installation or
improper, incorrect or unreasonable use ..
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HOOD
420
Min.
min.
650
mm. with hood
min.
700
mm. without hood
mm.
600
Min. mm.
420
Min. mm.
Fig. C
d) Should the cooktop be installed directly under a
cupboard, the latter should be at least 700 mm
(millimetres) from the top, as shown in Fig. C.
e) The dimensions of the cutout for the appliance must
be those indicated in the figure D. Clamps are pro vided
to fasten the cooktop to counters measuring from 20
to 40 mm in thickness. To fasten the cooktop securely,
it is recommended that all the clamps be used.
555 mm
55 mm
475 mm
Fig. D
Fastening Clamps - Assembly Diagram
20
30
Clamp Position f or Clamp Position for
H=20mm top H=30mm top
Front
40
Clamp Position f or
H=40mm top Back
N.B: Use the clamps contained in the "accessory kit."
f) In the event the cooktop is not installed abov e a built-
in oven, a wood panel must be inserted as insulation.
This panel must be placed at least 20 mm from the
bottom of the cooktop itself.
Important: When installing the cooktop above a built-in
oven, the ov en should be placed on two wooden strips; in
the case of a joining cabinet surface, remember to leave
a space of at least 45 x 560 mm at the back.
560 mm.
45 mm.
When installing the cooktop above a built-in ov en without
forced ventilation, ensure that there are air inlets and
outlets for ventilating the interior of the cabinet adequately .
The hob P 640 AST can only be installed above builtin ovens provided with cooling ventilation.
Gas Connection for Cooktop
The cooktop should be connected to the gas supply by an
authorized installer. During installation of this product it is
essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply
from the appliance for the conv enience of any subsequent
removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the
gas mains or liquid gas tanks must be carried out
according to the safety standards currently in force, and
only after it is ascertained that it is suitable for the type of
gas to be used. If not, follow the instructions indicated in
the section entitled, “Adapting the Cooktop for Different
Types of Gas”. If the cooktop is to be connected to tanks
containing liquid gas, use pressure regulators that comply
with current safety standards.
Important: To insure that the appliance operates safety,
the gas is regulated correctly and your appliance lasts
over time, mak e sure that gas pressure levels comply with
the indications given in Table 1, “Nozzle and Burner
Specifications”.
Gas Connection to Non-flexible Pipe
(copper or steel)
Connection to the gas source must be done in such a way
as to not create any stress points at any part of the
appliance.
The appliance is fitted with an adjustable, "L" shaped
connector and a gasket for the attachment to the gas
supply . Should this connector have to be turned, the gasket
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must be replaced (supplied with the appliance).
The gas feed connector to the appliance is a threaded,
male 1/2" connector for round gas pipe.
Gas Connection to Flexible Steel Pipe
The gas feed connector to the appliance is a threaded,
male 1/2" connector for round gas pipe. Only use pipes,
tubes and gaskets that comply with current safety codes .
The maximum length of the flexible pipes must not e xceed
2000 mm. Once the connection has been made, ensure
that the flexible metal tube does not touch any moving
parts and is not crushed.
Check the Seal
Once the appliance has been installed, make sure all the
connections are properly sealed, using a soapy water
solution. Ne v er use a flame.
Electrical Connection
The cooktops fitted with a tripolar electrical supply cord
are designed to be be used with alternating current
according to the indications on the rating plate located
under the cooktop. The earthing wire can be identified by
its yellow-green colour .
In the case of installation over a b uilt-in electric oven,
the electrical connections for the cooktop and oven
should be independent, not only for safety purposes, b ut
also to facilitate removal of one or both in the future .
Electrical Connection for Gas Cooktop
Fit the supply cord with a standard plug for the demand
rate indicated on the rating plate or connect it directly to
the electrical mains. In the latter case , a single pole switch
must be placed between the appliance and the mains,
with a minimum opening between the contacts of 3 mm in
compliance with current safety codes (the earthing wire
must not be interrupted by the switch). The pow er supply
cord must be positioned so that it does not reach a temperature in excess of 50°C above room temperature at
any point.
Before making the actual connection, make sure that:
• The fuse and electrical system can withstand the load
required by the appliance;
• That the electrical supply system is equiped with an
efficient earth hook-up according to the norms and
regulations prescribed by law;
• That the plug or switch is easily accessible.
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green & Yellow wire to the terminal marked
“E” or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked “L” or
coloured Red.
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked “N” or
coloured Black.
Adapting the Cooktop for Different Types of Gas
To adapt the cooktop to a different type of gas than that
for which it was designed, (see the sticker under the hob
or on the packaging), the burner nozzles must be changed,
as follows:
• Remo ve the pan supports and slide the burners out of
the cooktop.
• Unscre w the nozzles using a 7mm sock et wrench and
replace them with those for the new type of gas . (See
table 1, “Burner and Nozzle Specifications”).
• Reassemble the par ts following the instructions in
reverse order.
• On completing the oper ation, replace the old rating label
with the one showing the new type of gas; the sticker
is availab le from our Service Centres.
If the gas pressure is different than that prescribed, a
pressure regulator must be installed at the source, in
compliance with national standards governing the use of
piped gas regulators.
Regulation of Air Supply to the Burner
The burners do not need a primary air regulator.
Minimum Regulation
• Turn the gas valve to minimum.
• Remove the knob and turn the regulator screw
(positioned either on the side of the top or inside the
shaft) clockwise until the flame becomes small but
regular.
N.B.: In the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw must
be fully screwed in (clockwise).
• Make sure that, when the knob is turned rapidly high
to low , the flame does not go out.
• In the event of a malfunction on appliances with the
security device (thermocouple) when the gas supply
is set at minimum, increase the minimum supply lev els
using the regulator screw.
Once the adjustment has been made, apply sealing wax,
or a suitable substitute, to the old seals on the by-pass.
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Table 1
Liquid Gas Natural Gas
Burner Diameter
(mm)
Thermal power
kW (p.c.s.*)
By-Pass
1/100
Nozzle
1/100
Flow*
g/h
Nozzle
1/100
Flow*
l/h
Nomin. Ridot.
(1)
(mm) (mm) (mm) *** ** (mm)
Fast (R) 100 3,00 0,70 39 41 86 218 214 116 286
Semi Fast (S) 75 1,90 0,40 28 30 70 138 136 106 181
Auxiliary (A) 55 1,00 0,40 28 30 50 73 71 79 95
Triple Crown
(TC)
130 3,25 1,30 57 57 91 236 232 133 309
Supply
Pressures
Nominal (mbar)
Minimum (mbar)
Maximum (mbar)
28-30
20
35
37
25
45
20
17
25
** 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/m
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(1) Only for appliances with the security device (Ref . F).
This appliance conforms with the following Eur opean Economic Comm unity directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.
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SS
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P 640 P 631 P 640 AST
P 640 A P 631 A
P 640 IB P 631 IB
P 640 AS P 631 A IB
P 40 IB P 31 IB
Characteristic of the burners and nozzles
The hob P 640 AST can only be installed above builtin ovens provided with cooling ventilation.
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