User manual SMEG STL62324LFR

[. . . ] DO NOT LET UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN PLAY WITH THE HOB. THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF RETURN AND RECYCLING ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. 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. 26 Instructions for the installer 2 POSITIONING OF THE HOB 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. [. . . ] 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. 29 Instructions for the installer 4 GAS CONNECTION Connection to the gas mains may be made with a rigid copper pipe or with a flexible pipe and conforming to the provisions defined by standard regulations in force. To facilitate connection, fitting A on the rear of the appliance may be adjusted laterally. For this purpose, loosen hexagon nut B, turn fitting A to the desired position, and retighten hexagon nut B (tightness is ensured by a biconical brass ring). The hob has been inspected for G20 (2H) natural gas at a pressure of 20 mbar. For use with other types of gases, see Section " ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS". The gas intake fitting is ½" gas external threaded (ISO 2281). Connection with rigid copper pipe: the connection to the gas mains must not provoke stress of any kind on the hob. Connection may be made by using biconical adapter D with insertion of gasket C (supplied). Connection with flexible pipe: use only flexible pipes conforming to standard regulations in force, inserting gasket C (supplied) between fitting A and flexible pipe E. The flexible pipe has to be installed so that pipe length does not exceed 1. 5 meters of maximum extension. Make sure that the pipes do not touch any moving parts or become damaged. 30 Instructions for the installer 4. 1 Connection to LPG Use a pressure regulator and make the connection to the tank according to the provisions of standards regulations in force. The diameters of the by-passes for each burner are given in table "5. 3 Regulation for LPG". After having regulated the device with gas other than the one tested, replace the label located on the guard with the one that corresponds to the new gas. To avoid overcooking or damage to the surface top 39 Instructions for the user while cooking, all pans or griddles must be positioned within the cooking hob perimeter and must be a minimum distance of 3-4 cm from the knobs. 7. 3 Diameter of the pans Ø min. (en cm. ) 12-14 16-20 22-26 22-26 22-26 Special oval-shaped vessels Burners Auxiliary Semirapid Rapid medio Rapid large Ultrarapid Fish burner 7. 4 Electric elements 7. 4. 1 Turning on electric elements Hobs may be fitted with an electric element of varying diameter. The electric element is controlled by a switch and is turned on by rotating the appropriate knob to the desired position. 7. 4. 2 Using the electric elements The settings shown in the table are merely indicative. POSITION 0 1 2 3 4 40 HEAT INTENSITY Off Wreak Soft Slow Medium To melt butter, chocolate, etc. To defrost frozen food and prepare stews, cooking at or just below boiling point. To cook food which has to reach boiling point, to roast delicate meat POSSIBLE COOKING Instructions for the user or fish. To boil large amounts of water, to fry. WARNING When switching on the electric element for the first time, or if the electric element has not been used for a long time, to remove any humidity from the insulating material it should be dried out by placing the electric element on position 1 for 30 minutes. To use correctly remember to: · Switch the electric element only after having placed the pan on it. · Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the electric element. [. . . ] Use normal non-abrasive products and remove spots or residuals with non-scratch sponges or, if need be, with wood or plastic utensils. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin. 42 Instructions for the user 8. 2 Cleaning of cooking hob components CAUTION: do not wash these components in a dishwasher. In normal use of the hob, the stainless steel burner caps and panstands tend to be burnished by the high temperature. Clean these parts using very fine abrasive sponges or similar commercial products. [. . . ]