Samsung GN642HFGD User Manual

GB

P/N : 50551-40110

Installation and
User Manual

GN642HFGD

GN642FFGD

Built-In Hotplate

GB

Preface

Thank you for using our appliance.
To use this appliance correctly and prevent any potential risk, read these instructions before
use the appliance.
Keep these instructions at the place where you can find it easily.
If you are unsure of any of the information contained in these instructions, please contact the
Samsung customer care center.

These instructions are only valid for the countries of destination, the identification symbols
which are indicated on the cover of the instruction manual.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property caused by
incorrect installation or use of the appliance.

The appliance has been certified for use in countries other than those marked on the
appliance.
The manufacturer also reserves the right to make any modifications to the products as may
be considered necessary or useful, also in the interests of the user, without jeopardizing the
main functional and safety feafures of the products themselves.

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Contents

Preface .......................................................2

Safety Warning

......................................4-10

- Safety Warning ..........................................4

- Installation .................................................5

- Child and People Safety ............................6

- During Use ................................................7

- Glass Top Plate .........................................

9

- Cleaning & Service ..................................10

- Environmental Information ......................10

Instructions for Use and Maintenance

.11-19

- Description of the Appliance ....................11

- How to Use ..............................................12

- Safety and Energy Saving Advice ...........

14

- Cleaning and Maintenance .....................16

- Troubleshooting .......................................

18

- Application for Service .............................

19

Technical Instructions

..........................20-27

- Technical Instructions ..............................20

- Technical Data for Engineers ..................21

- Positioning ...............................................22

- Installing the Appliance ...........................

23

- Gas Connection ......................................24

- Electrical Connection ..............................25

- Gas Conversion ......................................26

- Burner Features ......................................27

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Safety Warning

■ Your safety is the most important to Samsung.

■ You must read warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance.

■ This instruction booklet must be kept with the appliance for any future reference.
If the appliance is sold or transferred to another person, ensure the booklet is passed on to
the new user.

■ The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

■ The following marks are made to be easily understood so that you can prevent any safety
accident caused by misuse in advance and use the appliance more conveniently.

■ Completely understand the following contents before read the instruction.

Danger/Warning

If this mark is neglected, the user may be dead or seriously
injured.

Caution

If this mark is neglected, the user may be injured or damaged
in property.

■ The following marks mean as follow:

General Danger, Warning and Caution No Access

No Fire Tool Must Do

Danger

■ If gas seems to leak, take the actions as follow :

- Do not turn on the light.

- Do not switch on/off any electrical appliance and do not touch any electric plug.

- Do not use a telephone.
1 Stop using the product and close the middle valve.
2 Open the window to ventilate.
3 Contact our service center by using a phone outside.

* The fuel gas contains mercaptan, so that you can feel that the gas leaks even where only

1/1000 of the gas exists in the air with specific smell (smell of rotten garlic or egg).

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■

This appliance shall be installed in
accordance with regulations in force and
only used in a well ventilated space.

Installation

Warning

■ Do not install this appliance on any
type of marine vessel or Leisure
Accommodation Vehicle.

■ The gas pipe and electrical cable must
be installed in such a way that they do
not touch any parts or the appliance.

■

Prior to installation, ensure that the gas
and electrical supply complies with the
type stated on the rating plate.

■ This appliance should be installed by a qualified technician or installer.

■ The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the label or data plate.

■ After unpacking the appliance, make sure the product is not damaged and that the
connection cord is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact the dealer before installing
the appliance.

■ The adjacent furniture and all materials used in the installation must be able to
withstand a minimum temperature of 85˚C above the ambient temperature of the room
it is located in, whilst in use.

■ Remove all packaging before using the appliance.

■ In the event of burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner
control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

■

The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room
in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes
open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

■ Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.

■ Precisely observe the evacuation of combustion products.

Caution

G30,G31 G20

220V 110V

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■ Do not allow children to play near or with the appliance.

■ The appliance gets hot when it is in use.
Children should be kept away until it has cooled.

■ This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

■ Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the appliance.

■ 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 safety without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the appliance safety.

Warning

Caution

Child and People Safety

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■ Only use the appliance for preparing
food. Never use it as a heater.

Warning

During Use

■

The use of a gas cooking appliance results
in the production of heat and moisture in the
room in which it is installed. Ensure that the
kitchen is well ventilated : keep natural
ventilation holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device (mechanical extractor

hood).

■ The heating and cooking surfaces of
the appliance become hot when they
are in use, take all due precautions.

■

Never leave the appliance unattended
when cooking with oil or fats. If fat or oil
overheats, then it can ignite extremely
quickly.

■ It is dangerous to modify or try to
modify the characteristics of this
appliance.

■ Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Do not operate this
appliance with wet hands.

■ Do not use large cloths, tea towels or
similar as the ends could touch the
flames and catch fire.

■ Unstable or misshapen pans should not
be used on the hob as unstable pans
can cause an accident by tipping or
spillage.

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■ Do not place any flammable object
near the appliance.

■ Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of
this appliance while it is in operaiton.

■ This appliance is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or

industrial purposes.

■ Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.

■ Use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handing hot pots and pans.

■ Take care not to let pot holders or gloves get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer
through the material quicker with the risk of burning yourself.

■ Only ever use the burners after placing pots and pans on them. Do not heat up any empty
pots or pans.

■ Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the appliance.

■ When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with
the appliance surfaces of the cooking appliance.

■ If you have any mechanical substance such as artificial heart and etc in your body, consult
with a doctor before using the appliance.

■ Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware.

■ Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Such cloths can catch fire
on a hot burner.

■ When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top plate cooking.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or center of the top plate without extending over
adjacent burners.

■ Always turn burner controls off before removing cookware.

■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting.

■ Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

■ Perishable food, plastic items and
aerosols may be affected by heat and
should not stored above or below the
appliance.

■ Ensure the control knobs are in the
‘OFF’ position when not in use.

Caution

During Use (Continued)

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■ Avoid scratching the glass top plate. The glass
surface can be scratched with items such as sharp
instruments,rings or other jewelry and rivets on
clothing.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass top plate can
lead to be broken or shattered glass.

■ Do not operate the top plate if the glass is broken.
Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrated a
broken top plate and create a risk of electrical shock.
Immediately contact a qualified technician if you find that the glass top plate become
broken.

■ Never use the glass top plate as a cutting board.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass top plate, even
though it is not being used.

■ When cooking is finished, the glass top plate remains a little hot for a certain period of
time. Take care not to place your hands on it. Keep children at a safe distance.

■ If the glass surface get broken, unplug the appliance and contact an authorized
Samsung customer care center.

■ Do not spill water on the glass top plate.

■ Do not use pans that is much bigger than burner that we recommend. Only use
proper pan size.

■ Do not use heat - resistant chinaware and charcoal pans.

Warning

Glass Top Plate