Smeg PLDA24, PLSA24, PLDA21AC, PSA9R, PLSA21AC User Manual

Contents

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________ 4

2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE_________________________ 6

3. GAS CONNECTION_______________________________________ 9

4. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _______________ 11

5. FINAL OPERATIONS_____________________________________ 13

6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB ______________________________ 14

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________ 16

8. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES ________________________________ 18

Thank you for choosing our product.
We advise you to read this manual carefully. It contains all necessary
instructions for maintaining unaltered the appearance and functional
qualities of the hob.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified
technician who must carry out a suitable check of the gas system,
install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.

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

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Introduction

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE
PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKING HOB. WE
ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
THEREIN BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES
OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND
CONFORMS TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE
HAS BEEN BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:
COOKING AND HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL OTHER USES ARE
CONSIDERED IMPROPER.

THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
IMPROPER USE.

DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT.
SEPARATE THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO
THE NEAREST SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.

IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.

THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER CABLE AND THE
SOCKET MUST BE THE SAME TYPE AND MUST CONFORM TO
CURRENT REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN BUILT IN.

NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

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

ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE POSITION

(OFF) WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE HOB.

THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE, WITH TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER
AND MARKING IS CLEARLY VISIBLE UNDER THE CASING.

THE PLATE ON THE CASING MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

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Introduction

DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT

BOTTOMS ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS.

DO NOT USE RECIPIENTS OR GRIDDLE PLATES THAT EXTEND
BEYOND THE EXTERNAL PERIMETER OF THE HOB.

THE HOB IS TO BE USED BY ADULTS ONLY. DO NOT LET
UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN PLAY WITH THE HOB.

REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.

WHERE THIS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN MARINE CRAFT OR IN
CARAVANS, IT SHALL

NOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.

DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE
WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to
persons or things caused by non-observance of the above
prescriptions or by interference with any part of the appliance or by
the use of non-original spares.

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Instructions for the installer

2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE

The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work so must
be carried out by a competent tradesman.
Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry,
metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat
resistant (T 90°C).

2.1 Attachment to support structure

Create an opening with the dimensions
shown in the figure in the top surface of
the counter, keeping a minimum
distance of 50 mm from the rear border.
This appliance is classified as “type Y” in
relation to fire hazards and can therefore
be mounted against walls higher than
the work surface on condition that a
certain distance “X” be kept between the
appliance and the wall as shown in the
figure so as to avoid damage from
overheating.

Make sure there is a minimum of 750 mm between the hot plate flames
and any shelf that may be installed directly above them.

To fix the appliance to the worktop,
insert the 4 fixing brackets (A) as
shown in the diagram until they fit
securely into place.
Then use 4 self-tapping screws to
fix the appliance to the worktop
through the slots B.

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Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all
measures in mm).

A 44
B 147
C 68

PSA9R

D 128

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Instructions for the installer

2.2 Clearance above and around domestic appliances

Extract from AGA601

REQUIREMENTS

1 Overhead clearances – (Measurement A)

Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the clearance
between the highest part of the hob of the cooking appliance and a range
hood be less than 600 mm or, for an overhead exhaust fan, 750 mm.
Any other downward facing combustible surface less than 600 mm
above the highest part of the hob shall be protected for the full width and
depth of the cooking surface area in accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2.
However, in no case shall this clearance to any surface be less than 450
mm.

2 Side clearances – (Measurements B & C)
Where B, measured from the periphery of the nearest burner to any
vertical combustible surface, is less than 200 mm, the surface shall be
protected in accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2 to a height C of not less

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