Smeg PVA96-1 User Manual

Contents

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE________________ 4

2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE_________________________ 6

3. GAS CONNECTION_______________________________________ 8

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 authorised
persons 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 AUTHORISED PERSONS 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

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.

(OFF) WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE HOB.

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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

It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by an authorised
persons. Clearance around the appliance must comply with the
requirements of AS5601. (see 2.6)

2.1 Positioning

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

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

resistant (T 90°C).

PVAS96

A 50
B 90
C 145
D 34

2.2 Fixing

Insert screws A of the brackets provided into slots B under the appliance.
Slide the brackets into slots B. Position the appliance on to the support
frame and secure it by means of screws C.

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Instructions for the installer

2.3 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

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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

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.

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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