Smeg A31G7IXIA User Manual

Contents

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........................................................38

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL – OUR CONCERN FOR THE

ENVIRONMENT..........................................................................39

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................40

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE ..........................................42

5. BEFORE INSTALLATION...........................................................43

6. USING THE HOB........................................................................44

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................57

8. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE..................................................60

9. GAS CONNECTION ...................................................................64

10. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS.......................66

11. FINAL OPERATIONS FOR GAS APPLIANCES.........................68

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these instructions are intended for the qualified technician who must perform the installation, put it into operation and test the appliance

Precautions for use

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE HOB. WE URGE YOU TO READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE AND CONFORMS TO THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND HEATING OF FOOD; ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER USE.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR HEATING ROOMS.

DO NOT DISCARD PACKAGING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST DIFFERENTIATED WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE.

THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). THIS DIRECTIVE DETERMINES THE STANDARDS FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN UNION.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS AND HEAT DISPERSAL SLITS.

THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND BRAND NAME IS IN A VISIBLE POSITION UNDER THE CASING.

THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

(ONLY FOR GLASS CERAMIC MODELS). TAKE CARE NOT TO SPILL SUGAR OR SWEET MIXTURES ON THE HOB WHILE COOKING OR TO PLACE MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCES WHICH COULD MELT ON IT (PLASTIC OR TINFOIL). IF THIS HAPPENS, TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE, TURN OFF THE HEAT IMMEDIATELY AND CLEAN THE SURFACE WITH THE SCRAPER PROVIDED WHILE THE PLATE IS STILL WARM. IF THE

GLASS CERAMIC HOB IS NOT CLEANED IMMEDIATELY, THERE IS A RISK THAT INCRUSTATIONS WILL BE LEFT THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ONCE THE HOB HAS COOLED.

Instructions for disposal

2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL – OUR CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Our product's packing is made of non-polluting materials, therefore compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations. Do not throw the packing or any part of it away. It can constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags.

Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly. Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Correct disposal enables intelligent recovery of valuable materials.

It is also necessary to cut the connecting cable to the power supply network, removing it along with the plug.

Safety instructions

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONSULT THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY STANDARDS ON ELECTRICAL OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR VENTILATION FUNCTIONS. IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. OUR APPROVED INSTALLERS GUARANTEE A SATISFACTORY JOB. GAS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE.

THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND ITS SOCKET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED. NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE EARTHED ACCORDING TO THE METHODS LAID DOWN BY SAFETY REGULATIONS.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.

THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. SUITABLE HEATPROOF GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN FOR ALL OPERATIONS.

THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR USE BY ADULTS. KEEP CHILDREN AT A SAFE DISTANCE AND NEVER ALLOW THEM TO PLAY WITH IT.

ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE 0 (OFF) POSITION WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE APPLIANCE.

AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE A FRACTURE OR A CRACK ON THE SURFACE OF THE GLASS CERAMIC HOB, SWITCH THE APPLIANCE OFF AND CONTACT AN AUTHORISED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.

USERS OF PACEMAKERS OR SIMILAR DEVICES MUST ENSURE THAT THE OPERATION OF THEIR DEVICES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THE INDUCTION FIELD, WHICH HAS A FREQUENCY RANGE OF 20-50 KHZ.

Safety instructions

IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, THE ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION COOKING HOB COMES UNDER GROUP 2 AND CLASS B (EN 55011).

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage to persons or things caused by failure to observe the above instructions, by interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts.

Instructions for the user

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

Auxiliary Burner (AUX)

Semi-rapid Burner (SR)

Rapid Burner (R) Barbeque

Ultra-rapid burner (UR3)

Ultra-rapid burner (UR3) Raised rack spokes

Fish burner Pull-out basket Large

Small glass ceramic hot plate

Large glass ceramic hot plate

resistance

Resistance safety Deep fat fryer

Resistance Small

Residual heat indicator lights

Barbeque resistance thermostat light

Green voltage light

thermostat red light

induction hot plate

Instructions for the user

5. BEFORE INSTALLATION

Do not discard packing in the home environment. Separate the various waste materials and take them to the nearest special garbage collection centre.

In order to remove all manufacturing residues, we recommend you to clean the appliance. For further information on cleaning see point "7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE".

Before using the electric plates or the barbecue (if included) for the first time, pre-heat them to the maximum temperature long enough to burn off any manufacturing oily residues which could give the food a bad smell.

Instructions for the user

6. USING THE HOB

6.1 Gas hob

Before lighting the hob burners, check that the flame-spreader crowns are correctly in place with their respective burner caps, making sure that the holes A in the flame-spreaders are aligned with the plugs and thermocouples.

The rack B is for use with woks. To prevent damage to the cooker hob, it comes complete with a raised pan stand C. This must be placed under pans with a diameter bigger than those indicated in the table in point "6.3 Pan diameters". In any case, the pan stand C should not be used on UR-3 burners and the fish burner.

The burner controlled by each knob is shown next to the knob. The appliance is equipped with an electrical ignition device. Simply press the knob and turn it counterclockwise to the maximum flame symbol, until the burner lights. If it does not light in the first 15 seconds, position the knob on 0 and wait at least 60 seconds before trying to light it again.

On valved models, once the burner is lit, keep the knob pressed for a few seconds to give the thermocouple time to heat up. The burner may go out when the knob is released: in this case, the thermocouple has not heated up sufficiently. Wait a few moments and repeat the operation keeping the knob pressed for longer. This is not necessary on burners that are not equipped with a thermocouple. Once the burner is lit, the flame can be adjusted as required. Always check that the control knobs are in the (off) position when you finish using the hob.

If the burners should go out accidentally, after about 20 seconds a safety device will be tripped, cutting off the gas supply, even if the gas tap is open. In this case, turn the knob to the OFF position and wait at least 60 seconds before trying to light the burner again.

Instructions for the user

6.2 Practical tips for using the burners

For better burner efficiency and to minimise gas consumption, use pans with a flat, smooth base and a lid that have a suitable size for the burner, thus preventing the flames reaching the sides of the pan (see point "6.3 Pan diameters"). Once the contents come to the boil, turn down the flame far enough to prevent the liquid from boiling over. To prevent burns or damage to the hob during cooking, all pans or griddle plates must be placed inside the perimeter of the hob. Take the greatest care when using fats or oils since they may catch fire if overheated.

6.3 Pan diameters

BURNERS

MIN. AND MAX. Ø (IN CM)

1 Auxiliary 2 Semi-rapid 3 Rapid 4 Ultra-rapid 5 Ultra-rapid

12 - 16 16 - 24 18 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 30

rack with raised spokes

6 Fish burner

SPECIFIC OVAL

CONTAINERS

The pot diameters that can be used will be indicated below with raised rack:

BURNERS

7 Auxiliary 8 Semi-rapid 9 Rapid

MIN. AND MAX. Ø (IN CM)

16 - 24 24 - 28 26 - 28

Instructions for the user

6.4 Glass ceramic hob

The appliance has two cooking zones of various power levels and diameters. The positions are clearly indicated by circles and the heat is concentrated within the diameters traced on the hob. The radiating zones come on after a few seconds and their heat level can be adjusted by rotating the knob to the required position between 1 and 9.

The adjustment is gradual so all the intermediate zones can be used. The lights to the side of the knobs indicate the residual heat: they come on when the electric hot plates exceed 50°C and go off when the temperature falls below this level. For cleaning, see paragraph "7.3 Cleaning the glass ceramic hob".

6.4.1 Cooking guidelines

The table below shows the power values which can be set, with the relative type of food alongside. Settings may vary depending on the amount of food and personal taste.

Knob Position

2 - 3

4 - 5

7 - 8

Suitable kind of cooking

To melt butter, chocolate or similar products.

To heat food, keep small amounts of water on the boil, and whip up sauces with egg yolk or butter.

To heat solid or liquid food, keep water on the boil, thaw deep-frozen food, cook omelettes of 2 or 3 eggs, fruit and vegetables, various cooking processes.

To stew meat, fish and vegetables, simmer food, make jams, etc.

To roast meat, fish, steaks and liver; to sauté meat, fish, eggs, etc.

To deep-fry potatoes, etc., or bring water to the boil rapidly.

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