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 USER: these contain user advice, description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
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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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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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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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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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than 150 mm above the hob for the full dimension (width or depth) of the cooking surface area. Where the cooking appliance is fitted with a ‘splashback’, protection of the rear wall is not required.
3 Additional requirements for Freestanding and Elevated Cooking
Appliaces – (Measurements D & E) Where D, the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to a horizontal combustible surface is less than 200 mm, then E shall be 10 mm or more, or the horizontal surface shall be above the trivet. See insets above.
NOTES
1 Requirement 3 does not apply to a freestanding or elevated cooking
appliance which is designed to prevent flames or the cooking vessels
from extending beyond the periphery of the appliance. 2 The ‘cooking surface area’ is defined as that part of the appliance
where cooking normally takes place and does not include those parts
of the appliance containing control knobs. 3 For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64. 4 For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109. 5 Consideration is to be given to window treatments when located near
cooking appliances. See Clause 5.3.4.

2.3 Room ventilation

Caution – This hob may only be installed and operated in rooms permanently ventilated in accordance with current regulations. For proper operation of a gas appliance it is essential for the air necessary for combustion of the gas to be able to flow naturally into the room. Air must flow directly into the room through openings in its outside walls. This (these) opening (s) must have a free passage cross-section of at least 100 cm , or 200 cm2 for appliances not equipped with gas safety
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device. These openings must be constructed so that they cannot be obstructed indoors or outdoors, and should preferably be close to the floor on the side opposite to the combustion gas discharge point. If it is not possible to make the openings in the room where the cooker is installed, the necessary air may be taken from an adjoining room, proveded it is not a bedroom or a room with fire risk.

2.4 Discharge of combustion products

Discharge of combustion products must be guaranteed by means of hoods connected to a natural draught flue with certain efficiency, or by means of forced aspiration. An efficient aspiration system requires careful planning by a specialist capable of installing it, respecting the positions and distances prescribed by standards. After installation, the installer must issue a certificate of conformity.
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3. GAS CONNECTION

This appliance is suitable for installation with Natural Gas or LPG (propane). Refer to page 12 for the relevant burner pressure and appropriate injector sizes. When the appliance is to be connected to Natural Gas then the pressure regulator supplied must be fitted to the gas inlet. A test point (for checking the gas pressure) is supplied either with the regulator or as a separate fitting in the case of LPG (propane) appliances. Connection of the appliance to the gas supply must be in accordance with the requirements of AS5601. A ½” BSP connector at the inlet is recommended and the gas supply line to the appliance must be of adequate length to allow sufficient withdrawal of appliance for service or disconnection and be:
1. annealed copper pipe or;
2. flexible hose according to AS/NZ1869 & be at least Class “B”, 10 mm diameter.
The appliance must be installed with provision to allow the gas to be turned off and disconnected for servicing and removal of the appliance as required from the gas supply. Before the appliance is operated make certain all relevant parts are placed in the correct position. When the installation is completed the installation connections of appliance will require to be leak tested, the burner operating pressure and flame checked and adjusted. Warranty service calls do not cover these adjustments! To check the operating pressure of the appliance it is recommended at least 2 large size burners are used. Ensure appliance is secured to wall when installation is completed. N.G. The regulator supplied must be fitted to the ½ BSP thread at the rear of the appliance. An approved manual shut-off valve must be installed. The N.G. regulator must be checked and adjusted to 1.0kPa after installation.
U.L.P.G. Can be connected to the inlet fitting directly. The pressure must be checked to ensure it is operating at
2.75kPa. A separate test point fitting must
be installed between the piping & the appliance for the pressure to be checked to ensure it is operating at 2.75kPa.
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3.1 Electrical connection

Make sure that the voltage and capacity of the power line conform to the data shown on the plate located under the casing. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
The plug on the end of the supply cable and the wall socket must be the same type and conform to the current electrical system regulations. Check that the power line is adequately grounded.
On the power line, install an omnipolar cut-off device with contact cut-off distance greater than or equal to 3 mm, located in an easily accessible position near the unit.
Do not use reducers, adapters or shunts.
If the power cable is replaced, the wire section on the new cable must not be less than 0.75 mm (3 x 0.75 cable), keeping in mind that the end to be connected to the hob must have the ground wire (yellow-green) longer by at least 20 mm. Use only H05V2V2-F cable or similar which has a maximum temperature of 90°C. Any replacement needed should be carried out by a specialised technician who should make the mains connections according to the following diagram.
L = brown N = blue
= yellow-green
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The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage to persons or property caused by non-observance of the above instructions or deriving from the tampering of even a single part of the hob.
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4. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS

Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, detach th appliance from the electrical socket.
The cooker hob is set for natural gas G20 (2H) at a pressure of 20 mbar for cookers with maxi oven, and for LPG G30/G31 (3+) at a pressure of 28/37 mbar for cookers with gas-bottle compartments. In the case of functioning with other types of gas the burner nozzles must be changed and the minimum flame adjusted on the gas taps. To change the nozzles, proceed as described below.

4.1 Replacement of nozzles on the hob

This operation requires no primary air regulation.
1. Extract the grids and remove all the caps and flame-spreader crowns;
2. unscrew the burner nozzles with a 7 mm socket wrench;
3. replace the nozzles according to the type of gas to be used and the description in paragraph “4.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.
4. Replace the burners in the correct position.
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Burner LPG – 2.75 kPa
Nominal gas Injector
Auxiliary (1) 3.9 0.54 Semi rapid (2) 6.3 0.68 Rapid (3) 10.8 0.88 WOK (4) 13.5 1.00
Burner
Nominal gas Injector
Auxiliary (1) 3.9 0.90 Semi rapid (2) 7.5 1.20 Rapid (3) 12 1.55 WOK (4) 15 1.75

4.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table

consumption (mm)
(MJ/h)
NG – 1.0 kPa
consumption (mm)
(MJ/h)

4.3 Arrangement of burners on cooking hob

BURNERS
1 Auxiliary 2 Semi rapid 3 Rapid 4 Ultrarapid
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5. FINAL OPERATIONS

Having carried out the above adjustments, reassemble the appliance following, backwards, the instructions in paragraph “3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.
After adjustment to a different kind of gas from the one for which the cooker has been tested, replace the plate inside the heating compartment with one corresponding to the new kind of gas. This plate can be obtained from your nearest Authorised Assistance Centre.

5.1 Adjustment of minimum for natural gas

Light the burner and take it to the minimum. Remove the gas tap knob and turn the adjustment screw inside or at the side of the tap shaft (depending on the model) until there is a regular minimum flame. Replace the knob and check burner flame stability: (rapidly turning the knob from maximum to minimum position, the flame should not go out). Repeat the operation on all the gas taps.

5.2 Regulation of minimum for LPG

To regulate the minimum for LPG, completely tighten (clockwise) the screw inside or next to the gas tap pin (depending on the model). The diameters of the by-passes for each burner are given in table “3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.

5.3 Lubrication of gas taps

With time it may happen that the gas taps get blocked and hard to turn. Clean them inside and re-grease them. This operation must be done by a specialised technician.
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6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB

6.1 Lighting the burners

Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame caps are in the correct position and that their burner caps are in place, making sure tha the holes A in the flame caps correspond to the spark plugs an thermocouples.
The optional grid B is for use with “woks” (Chinese pans). To prevent damage to the worktop, the hob is equipped with a raise grid C: installs over pans larger than the diameter shown in the table i paragraph " 6.3 Diameter of receptacles". Note that pans larger than 30 cm diameter must be used only on the central burner.
Each knob corresponds to the burner indicated. The appliance is equipped with an electric lighting device. To light the burners, press and turn the knob
anticlockwise to the large flame symbol
. Keep the knob pressed for about 2 seconds to let the thermocouple heat up.
If the burner turns off when the knob is released, it means that the
thermocouple isn’t hot enough. Repeat ignition and keep the knob pressed longer. Once the burner has been ignited, the flame can be regulated as required. Always check that the control knobs are in the position (off) when you finish using the hob.
If the burners turn off accidentally, a safety device will trip after about 20 seconds to cut off gas flow (even with the gas tap open).
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6.2 Practical advice for using the burners

For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered containers that are proportional in size to the burner to prevent the flame from licking the sides (see paragraph “6.3 Diameter of containers”). When water reaches the boiling point, lower the flame so that it doesn’t overflow.
To avoid burns or damage to the hob, all recipients or griddle plates must be placed within the perimeter of the cooking hob.
When using fats or oils, be extremely careful that they don’t overheat and catch fire.

6.3 Diameter of containers

BURNERS
1 Auxiliary 2 Semi rapid 3 Rapid 4 Ultrarapid
Ø min. and
max. (in cm)
12-14 16-20 18-24 20-26
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7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the device.
The caps and flame-spreader crowns are extractable
Replace the flame-spreader crowns, checking that

7.1 Cleaning stainless steel

To keep stainless steel in good condition it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let it cool first.

7.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning

To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, always use only specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids. How to use: pour the product on a damp cloth and wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.

7.1.2 Food stains or residues

Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers: they will damage the surface. Use normal non-abrasive products for steel, and a wooden or plastic tool if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.

7.2 Cleaning of cooking hob components

to facilitate cleaning. Wash them in hot water with non-abrasive detergent, taking care to remove any incrustations, and wait until they are perfectly dry.
CAUTION: do not wash these components in a
dishwasher. The burners can be left to soak in hot water and detergent.
they are positioned in their housing with their respective caps, taking care that flame-spreader holes A correspond to the spark plugs and the thermocouples.
To work well, the ignition plugs and thermocouples must always be very clean. Check them frequently and clean them with a wet rag if necessary. Any dry residue should be removed with a toothpick or a needle.
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7.3 Preventive maintenance

This appliance does not need any special maintenance. However, a few simple operations have to be carried out periodically to prevent malfunctioning:
Burners: the burners must be cleaned periodically to ensure correct combustion; make sure that all the openings and flame ports are clean and free of obstacles, and that the burners rest firmly on their supports.
Gas connection: the gas connection must be checked periodically. Flexible pipes: if a flexible pipe is used, it must be inspected
periodically (once a year) for leakages: if the surface of the pipe appears rigid and cracked, disconnect immediately the cooker from the gas supply and replace the pipe with a new one.
Valves: if the gas valves get stuck or hard to turn, they need to be cleaned and re-greased; this operation must be carried out by an authorised person.
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8. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES
Each of the following cases is caused by an abnormal operation of the appliance and should be dealt with by an authorised perso: please contact your local dealer or Service Center in case you detect any of these malfunctioning.
PROBLEM
The flame is very long with bright yellow tips. Black deposits on the bottom of the pans.
The flame is very short and noisy. The flame moves away from the burner ports.
The flame extinguishes when the burner knob is set to the low flame position.
The valve knob is hard to rotate.
CAUSE
Defect of comburent air or incorrect injectors.
Excess of comburent air.
Incorrect adjustment of the minimum heat input or excess of comburent air.
Gas valve worn out or needs lubrification.
WHAT TO DO
Call Service Center.
Call Service Center.
Call Service Center.
Call Service Center.
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