Siemens 5551 User Manual

Siemens - Electrogeräte GmbH

5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
866/447-4363 • BSH Home Appliance Corp.
2002 Litho in U.S.A.

Code. 900025

5809 A

EN Operating instructions

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Instrucciones de funcionamiento

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Dear Customer,

We thank and congratulate you on your choice.
This practical, modern and functional appliance has been built with
top quality materials. These materials have been subjected to
thorough quality control in the manufacturing process, and
meticulously tested in order for this appliance to meet your every
need, achieving perfect cooking.
Therefore, we ask you to read and follow these simple instructions
in order to guarantee unbeatable results from the first use. This
manual contains important information, not only for use of the
appliance, but safety and maintenance as well.

During transport, our products are protected by efficient packaging
materials. However, we have reduced our packaging to the bare
essentials. The materials are all completely recyclable. Just like us,
you can help protect the environment. To do so, we recommend
you dispose of these materials in the recycling facility nearest you.
Waste oil should not be poured down the sink drain, as this has a
negative impact on the environment. Place it in a closed container
and dispose of it at a collection point. If this is not possible, dispose
of it with standard domestic waste (as it will be taken to a controlled
landfill, and though this is not the best solution, at least water
pollution will be avoided). Present and future generations will
appreciate it.
Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you render it
inoperable. Next, deliver it to a recyclable material collection facility.
Your local government can provide you with the necessary information
on the nearest collection facility.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY 3

Important information for installation and usage

Important instructions

For your safety
Before set-up
For appliance usage

This is what your new cooktop looks like

Gas burners

Cooking tips
Appropriate cooking utensils

Cooktop usage warnings

Advice on using the appliance

Home troubleshooting

Installation instructions

Installing the cooktop on the kitchen unit:
Fitting measurements
Electrical connection
Change of gas type: from natural gas to propane
Convert the pressure regulator: from 6” W.C. to 10” W.C.

Warranty conditions

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For your safety

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch.
Do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING

IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions for the local electrical inspector to use.
INSTALLER: Leave these instructions next to the unit for the owner.
OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use.

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Important information for
installation

1 - For safety reasons, do not allow the flames
to extend beyond the edge of the cooking

appliance.

2 - Remember that the appliance heats up
when in use. Remember to use common
sense. The absence of a flame does not

mean that the appliance parts are no longer
hot.

3 - For safety reasons, this appliance should
not be used for room heating purposes.

4 - Make sure the power supply is
disconnected before dismantling the

appliance.
5 - Do not store

such as gasoline,
inflammable liquids near the appliance.

6 - Do not block the combustion or ventilation
air flow.

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If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open
windows and doors. Wait until gas dissipates

before using the appliance.

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If you smell gas, your installer has not done
a proper job of checking for leaks. If the

connections are not perfectly light, you can

have a small leak and, therefore, a faint smell.

Finding a gas leak is not a "do-it-yourself"

procedure. Some leaks can only be found with

the burner control in the ON position and this

must be done by a qualified service technician.

See Warning, page. 3.

7 - Maintain a minimum distance of 762 mm
(30") between the gas cooktop and cabinets
installed in the upper part.

combustible materials,

other vapors and

and usage

8 - The gas pressure regulator supplied with
the appliance must be installed in the gas
piping line.

9 -

The appliance and its individual shutoff val-

ve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing

of the system at test pressures in excess of

3.5 kPa (1/2 psig). The appliance must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system

by closing its individual manual shutoff valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 3.5 kPa (1/2 psig).

10 - Important: When using an especially
large pan, leave a minimum space of 50 mm
(2") to prevent damage to countertops of
wooden, plastic or other non-heat resistant
materials. Never leave hot oil or grease
unattended.

11 - Make the caution about leaving oil or

grease unattended.

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Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes

Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef

Flambe').

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Use high heat settings on the cooktop only
when necessary. To avoid bubbling and

splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than

a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of

causing extreme burns and injury.

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Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

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Do not clean the appliance while it is still

hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes
when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes or
sponges can cause burns from steam.

After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and
allow the cooktop to cool. Clean around the bur­ner and burner ports. After cleaning, check for
proper operation.

Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the heating
element or burner to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having

flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit. This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Proper rela­tionship or cookware to heating element or

burner will also improve efficiency.

13-To avoid compromising the electrical
safety of the appliance, use of high-pressure
steam jet cleaning apparatus is forbidden.
The name plate is affixed to the
underside of the appliance.

WARNING: NEVER use this appliance

as a space heater to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of

the oven.

This appliance has been tested in
accordance with ANSI/CSA Z21.1 Standard

for household Cooking Appliances (USA)
and CAN 1.1-M81 (Canada)

For US installations only:

This installation must comply with local
codes, or if none exists, the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, current
edition.

If an external electrical source is used, the
appliance must be electrically grounded in
compliance with local codes, or if none
exists, the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70, current edition.

For Massachusetts installations:

1. Installation must be performed by a
qualified or licensed by the state, province
or region where this appliance is being
installed.

2. Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas
cock.

3. Flexible gas connector must not be
longer than 36 inches.

For Canada installations only:

The installation must comply with CAN 1­B149.1 and .2- Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and or local codes.
When installed, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in compliance with local
legislation, or if none exists, in compliance
with CSA Standard C22.1-Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I (current).

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Important instructions

For your safety

Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance
Manual before using your new cooktop.

As its user, you are responsible for the proper
maintenance and use of this appliance in your

home.

WARNING: These precau­tions will reduce the risk
of burns, electrocution,
fire and personal injury.
Proceed with maximum
care when using this
cooktop, as this
appliance generates
intense heat and can
increase the risk of
accidents.

When using cooking appliances, the following
basic safety precautions must be observed:

• Ensure proper installation and service.

Follow the installation instructions provided with
this product. Only a qualified technician can perform
the installation and grounding of the cooktop.

Do not use the appliance if damaged.

• Have the installer show you where the gas

shut-off valve is located, to know how and where

to shut off the gas mains to the cooktop.

• To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not

block appliance air vents.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless it is specifically recommended

in this manual. All remaining service must be
performed by a qualified technician.

• It is prohibited to leave children alone or
without adult supervision in an area where
appliances are in use. It is prohibited for anyone

to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

When children become old enough to operate
the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the

parents or legal guardians to ensure that they

are instructed in safe practices by qualified
persons.

• Do not allow children to use this appliance

unless closely supervised by an adult. Children

and pets should not be left alone or unattended

in the area where the appliance is in use. They

should never be allowed to

whether or not the appliance is in use.

• Do not place objects that may attract

children's interest on or behind the cooktop.

If children climb up the appliance to retrieve
such objects, they could be seriously injured.

• Do not use aluminium foil or protective liners

to line any part of an appliance, especially sur-

face unit drip bowls or oven bottom. Installation
of these liners may result in a risk of electric

shock or fire.

• Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or
cloth to come in contact with a hot burner or

grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

• Do not use any part of the cooktop to

store objects. Inflammable materials can ignite

and plastic objects can melt or catch fire.

• Extinguish flames with a properly fitted lid,

baking sheet or other metal tray. Next, attempt to
shut off the gas burner. Use caution and avoid

burns. If flames are not extinguished immediately,
evacuate the premises and notify the fire

department.

• When connecting electrical appliances near

the cooktop, make sure that the cables do
not touch any cooking surface that remains hot.

• If the cooktop is near a window, ensure

that the curtains can not be blown or moved over
or near the burners of the cooktop, as this
could trigger a fire.

play in its vicinity,

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WARNING-TO REDUCE THE RIS OF A

GREASE FIRE:

a) Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.

b) Alway turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,

Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flame).

c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.

Smother flames from food fires other than grea­se fires with baking soda. Never use water on

cooking fires.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher ava -

lable, nearby, highly visible and easily acce-

ssible near oven.

WARNING-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY

TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,

cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner.

BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames

do not go out immediately.

EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN- You may
be burned.

c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.

2) The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll

• Never allow clothing, baking mitts or other
inflammable materials to come into contact
with a burner or the grate of this appliance,
or to remain close to these objects,

until they have cooled. The fabric can ignite and
cause personal injury.

• Use only dry oven mitts. Wet or damp oven

mitts can cause steam burns when applied to hot
surfaces. Do not use towels or other voluminous
linen products as oven mitts. Do not allow oven
mitts to touch the hot grates of the burners.

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• For your personal safety, wear the proper

clothing. Do not wear loose garments, or any

with drooping sleeves while using this appliance.
Some synthetic fabrics may easily catch fire and

should not be worn while cooking.

that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll

immediately to smother the flames.

• This appliance has been designed for the

cooking of food. For safety reasons, never

use the cooktop to heat a room.

• This appliance is intended for normal family

household use only. It is not approved for outdoor
use. See the Warranty. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.

• When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH

THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA. They heat up enough

to cause burns.

• WARNING: To prevent flare-ups all grates

must be properly positioned on the cooktop
whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the
feet must be placed into the corresponding dim­ples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if

damaged.

• Never leave the cooktop unattended.

Spillovers will cause smoke and grease spills that
can ignite.

• Do not heat food containers without

opening them. An accumulation of pressure can
trigger the explosion of the container.

• Do not heat or warm unopened food contai-

ners. Build-up of pressure may cause the contai­ners to burst and cause injury.

• While cooking, adjust the burner control so
that the hot flame only touches the bottom
of the pot or pan. Do not allow the flame to

extend beyond it.

• Use caution so that the currents triggered by
the forced ventilation openings or fans do not blow
the inflammable material toward the flames, or
push them so that they extend beyond the edges
of the pot or pan.

In the event

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• Always use cooking utensils with flat

bottoms big enough to cover the burner. If

smaller utensils are used, part of the flame can
remain exposed and set clothing on fire.

• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of

inflammable materials and unintentional spills,
point the handles of the utensils inward, so

that they do not hang over adjacent working areas,
cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop.

• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by rea­ching over heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be

avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a hood that pro­jects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond
the bottom of the cabinet.

• When stirring or turning food, hold the
handle of the pot or pan firmly, to prevent it from

moving.

• GREASE IS INFLAMMABLE. Let hot grease
cool before handling it. Prevent the formation of

grease build-up. Clean the cooktop following
every use.

• In order for the burners to ignite and operate
properly, keep the burner ports clean.

The burner ports must be cleaned follow ing a

a spill or when the burner does not ignite, even
if the electrical lighters click.

Consult the care and maintenance section.

• Never pick up a burning pot, as this could
cause burns.

• Clean the cooktop with care. Avoid steam

burn risks: do not use a sponge or damp cloth
to clean the cooktop while hot. Some cleaning
products produce harmful vapors if applied to a
hot surface. Follow the instructions provided by
the cleaning product manufacturer

• Ensure that all the cooktop control

knobs are set to off and that the cooktop is
cool before using any aerosol cleaning product

on or around the cooktop. In the presence of
heat, the chemical products that produce the
spraying action can ignite or trigger corrosion of

the metal pieces.

• Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges.
Use caution when reaching behind or under
appliance.

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Only authorized technicians can carry out

the necessary service. Technicians must

disconnect the electrical power supply before
carrying out maintenance operations on this unit.

• Never modify or alter the construction of

the appliance. For example, do not remove leve­ling legs, panels, wire covers or anti-tip

brackets/screws.

• Install a smoke detector in or around the

kitchen.

• Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance.

It must be easily accessible in an emergency.

• The warranty for this appliance does not

cover damages caused by non-adherence to

these instructions or by any non-authorized
modifications.

• California, Proposition 65, Danger: The burning

of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products,
which are on the list of substances which are
known by the State of California to cause cancer or

reproductive harm. California law requires busi­nesses to warn customers of potential exposure

to such substances.
se substances, always operate this unit accor­ding to the instructions contained in this booklet
and provide good ventilation to the room when

cooking with gas.

• During maintenance procedures, remove

power and the plug from the outlet and shut
off the gas supply.

In order to guarantee the electrical safety of the
appliance, only authorized technicians can perform

the necessary repairs.

The right to make technical modifications is
reserved.

To minimize exposure to the-

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Before the first
start-up

Remove the packaging from the appliance
and dispose of it as per local laws. Remember
that there are other accessories in addition to
packaging materials. Keep packaging materials
and plastic bags out of the reach of children.

Check the condition of the appliance before
installing it, to ensure that it has suffered no
damage during transport.

Only authorized technical personnel must
install and connect the appliance before
its first start-up in compliance with the
regulations of the gas supplier companies and
local.

Turn the control dials to before connecting
the appliance to the current supply.

The appliance's serial number is indicated on
the control slip annexed to this manual. For
warranty purposes, keep this note together
with the usage and assembly instructions.

Carefully read the assembly and usage
instructions before starting up the appliance.

Thoroughly clean the appliance and
accessories when using them for the first time.
This will eliminate any "new" scents and any
remaining dirtiness (see cleaning and care
chapter).

For appliance usage

The use of this gas burning appliance produces
a formation of heat and humidity in the area
of use. Make sure that the area has proper
ventilation conditions.

Keep the ventilation channels open.
Prolonged use of the appliance with several
or all cooking units may require additional
ventilation, such as opening a window or a
door or more intensive extraction of air with
an extraction hood.

To guarantee good combustion, the
room in which the appliance is installed
must have a minimum volume of

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(35 m ) and must possess a door that

opens outdoors or a window that can
opened.

The use of spit-roasters, pans or grilling
stones simultaneously by more than one
burner is prohibited, as the accumulation of
heat could damage the appliance.

If large pots are used, a minimum separation
of approximately 50 mm (2") should be kept
between the pot and peripheral inflammable
materials. A minimum separation of some
50 mm (2") should be kept between the
control dial or control panel and the pot or
pan. The cooking pot must not touch
the control panel.

If pots or pans are removed temporarily,
set the stovetop to the minimum setting.
This will reduce the risk of suffering burns
while working near open flames; in addition
to saving gas, thus favoring the environment.

If there is a fault in the current supply, do
not use the appliance.
If the appliance does not work properly,
contact the technical service.

1240 cft

BURNER

Large double-flame burner
Rapid burner

Semi-rapid

Ø MINIMUM PAN SIZE Ø MAXIMUM PAN SIZE

9”

9” 10”

6” 8”

Auxiliary 5” 6”

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