PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL ADVICEPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
To get full satisfaction from your hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation1.Packaging
?These instructions are only valid for those Countries where the destination abbreviations are mentioned on the product The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and is marked with the recycling symbol , which identifies it as a type of
description sheet and on the hob.material that must be sent to local waste-disposal centres.
?Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially 2.Product
dangerous.This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
?Check whether the hob has been damaged during transport and remove any protective film from the appliance parts.
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
?This hob (Class 3) is designed solely for household use for cooking food. Any other use (such as heating
rooms) is to be considered improper and, as a consequence, dangerous.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not
?Ensure that the installation and gas/electrical connections are performed by a qualified technician in
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
compliance with current local safety regulations.
electrical and electronic equipment.
?This appliance should only be installed and used in well-ventilated rooms, in accordance with current
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
regulations. Carefully read the instructions before installing and using this appliance.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city
?Gas adjustment and supply pressure are indicated on the rating plate located under the hob. If the office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
appliance is arranged for a type of gas different from that available, refer to the paragraph ?Ajustment to
Declaration of conformity
different types of gas?.
?This hob has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:
REFERENCE TO LOCAL REGULATIONS- safety requirements of EEC Directive ?Gas? 90/396
GB IE- safety requirements of EEC Directive ?Low voltage? 73/23
- protection requirements of EEC Directive ?EMC? 89/336
Provision for ventilation
- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68
The room in which the appliance is installed must have an air supply to current B.S. 5440 - Part 2 standards.?This hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive 89/109.
All rooms require a permanent vent in addition to the openable window.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B.S. 5440 - Part 2 should be consulted to determine the air vent NOTES:
requirements. If the appliance is installed in a cellar or basement, it is advisable to provide an air vent of 65 cm, irrespective of ?Improper use of the grids can result in damage to the hob surface. Do not position the grids upside down or drag them
the room volume.
across the hob.
Gas Safety Regulations?If the hob has a glass ceramic top, do not use:
The law requires that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current gas safety - Cast iron griddles or terracotta pots and pans
regulations. Failure to install appliances correctly may lead to prosecution.- Heat diffusers (e.g. metallic mesh)
It is in your own interest, and that of safety, to ensure that the law is complied with. The hob should be installed in accordance - Two cookers for the same pot
with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the
?In case of prolonged use, additional ventilation may be needed (opening a window or increasing the extraction force of
Environment and the Building Standard (Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations, issued by the Scottish Development
the hood).
Department. In the G.B., CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.
?Keep children away from the hob when it is in use and do not let them play with the controls or any other appliance
ITparts.
Warning: the protective rubber feet on the grids represent a chocking hazard for young children. After removing the
Regulation for room ventilation
grids, please ensure that all the feet are correctly fitted.
Note: If the appliance is not equipped with safety devices on the burners (thermocouples), the air vents must be increased by
2?Attention: the glass lid (if provided) may shatter if overheated. Before closing it, make sure that all the burners are off.
100%, and must be at least 200 cm), in compliance with M.D. 21 April 1993.
After use, make sure that the knobs are in position OFF and close the main gas delivery or cylinder tap
Connection to gas supply
INSTALLATION
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the gas supply system complies with standards UNI-CIG 7129 and
UNI CIG 7131.TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER
?This product can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 40 mm thick.
Gas connection
?If there is no oven beneath the hob, insert a separator panel that has a surface at least equal to the opening
The connection to the mains gas network or gas cylinder must be made using a rigid copper or steel pipe with fittings
in the work surface. This panel must be positioned at a maximum distance of 150 mm below the upper
complying with standards UNI-CIG 7129, or using a continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with standards
surface of the work surface but, in no case less than 20 mm from the bottom of the hob. In the case that you
UNI-CIG 9891.
intend to install an oven beneath the hob, make sure that it is manufactured by Whirlpool and equipped
The maximum length of the hose is 2 m.
Pressure control valves must comply with standards UNI-CIG 7432.with a cooling system. The manufacturer declines all liability if another brand oven is installed beneath the
hob.
?Before installation, make sure that:
-the local gas delivery conditions (nature and pressure) are compatible with the settings of the hob (see the
rating plate and injector table).
-The outer surfaces of the furniture or appliances adjacent to the hob are heat resistant according to local regulations.
-Combustion products are discharged outdoors through specific hoods or wall and/or window mounted electrical fans.
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-Continuous natural air circulation is ensured through a clear opening in a wall of at least 100 cm. This wall opening must
be:
a) permanent and in a wall to the outside of the room to be vented;
b) made in such a way that it cannot be obstructed from the inside or outside (not even accidentally);
c) protected by plastic grids, metallic mesh, etc., taking care not to reduce the air vent effective area mentioned above;
d) located near floor level and positioned so as not to interfere with the operation of the exhaust system. |
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