Users Guide & Installation Handbook Stoves Gas Hob Part No 083339005 Date 25/11/2016
CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION CONTENTS • SAFETY • USING THE PRODUCT • CLEANING • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • TECHNICAL DATA • CUSTOMER CARE INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying this British-built appliance from us. This guide book is designed to help you through each step of owning your new cooker, from installation to use. Please read it carefully before you start using your product, as we have endeavored to answer as many questions as possible, and provide you with as much support as we can.
CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION Our policy is one of constant development and improvement, therefore we cannot guarantee the strict accuracy of all of our illustrations and specifications - changes may have been made subsequent to publishing. GAS WARNING If you smell gas: Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch. Call the Gas Emergency Helpline at 0800 111999 3.
SAFETY WARNING! - The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
SAFETY inappropriate hob guards can cause accidents. CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously. CAUTION: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture and products of combustion in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is in use: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
SAFETY • • • • by authorised personnel. There is a risk of electric shock, so always make sure you have turned off and unplugged your appliance before starting. Always allow the product to cool down before you change a bulb. This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must never be disconnected from the mains supply during use, as this will seriously affect the safety and performance, particularly in relation to surface temperatures becoming hot and gas operated parts not working efficiently.
USING THE HOB - GAS • If your hob is supplied with left and right handed pan supports, ensure that they are located over the alignment pins and are sitting flat on the hob. • Use pans which are large enough to avoid overflows onto the hob surface. • Wipe any spillage as soon as possible. • Clean the hob top as regularly as possible, this will prevent any build up of grease which may be a fire hazard.
USING THE HOB - GAS cook more quickly. • Use a pan which is a close match to your burner size. • Smaller burners are ideal for simmering and stewing in smaller pans, while the larger burners are ideal for frying and boiling. WOK RING (IF SUPPLIED) The wok ring should only be used with a wok. No other style of pan is suitable for use with this accessory. If desired, the wok ring should be located on top of the pan supports around the centre burner.
CLEANING General Enamel surfaces & parts • It is important to clean the product regularly as a build up of fat can affect its performance or damage it and may invalidate your guarantee. • • Always switch off your appliance and allow it to cool down before you clean any part of it. Glass parts • Do not use undiluted bleaches, products containing chlorides, wire wool or abrasive cleaners on aluminium, stainless steel, or plastic/ painted parts as they can damage the appliance.
CLEANING GAS HOB Cast iron griddle or pan supports (if fitted) Burner caps and heads • The slots in the burner head where the flames burn should be cleared of deposits. • Clean with a nylon brush, rinse and then dry thoroughly. There may be brown coloured markings on your burners; these are carbon deposits or fat stains and can be removed using a soap filled pad. • Do not put burners in the dishwasher or soak them.
INSTALLATION Installation This appliance must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force, and only in a well ventilated space. Read the instructions before using or installing this appliance. This appliance will be factory set for use on either natural gas only, or LPG only. If the appliance requires conversion from natural gas to LPG, then the conversion kit, part number 0130145 00, can be ordered from the Customer Care Centre helpline given at the back of this book.
INSTALLATION CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION We recommend that you install this appliance in a work top which is a minimum 38mm deep. The hob can be fitted into a work top less than 38mm deep, but the 25mm gap between hob base and appliance must be maintained. Installation above an oven Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for clearances above the oven. We recommend a 25mm gap between the bottom of the hob and appliance. Ventilation Requirements competent engineer.
INSTALLATION Clearances & dimensions The room should have good light and ventilation but be free from draughts. The worktop should be at least 600mm deep, & 30mm thick to enable the cutout to be made to the dimensions shown below. A minimum distance of 40mm should be maintained between the hob and rear wall / combustible surface. A minimum distance of 40mm should be maintained between the hob and any side walls / combustible surface.
INSTALLATION Important Information It is important when installing front control gas hobs, that the work top cut out is the same as is quoted in this installation manual. If the cut out is too large, then batons must be fitted to the front, rear and sides - to correct the discrepancy and ensure the correct fit. Please ensure that if batons are fitted they are level with the top surface of the work top Please ensure that the seal for the hob has full contact with the work top surface.
INSTALLATION Fit the hob into the cutout & secure to worktop Place the hob into the cutout and secure in place using the four brackets and screws provided. The brackets should be orientated to suit the worktop thickness as shown, then inserted into the four slots (two on the front edge and two on the rear) and screwed into the underside of the worktop using the woodscrews provided.
INSTALLATION Stone (Granite or equivalent) worktops Depending on the type of worktop being used, there may or may not be any backing material to screw the clamp screws into. 1. If the worktop is a composite type (backed with MDF or similar) there may be enough backing to screw directly into. This will depend on the worktop thickness and backing thickness and will have to be assessed at the installation. In this case, install the hob as for a standard worktop. 2.
INSTALLATION Connect gas hob to gas supply The inlet is at the rear RHS of the hob. The hob may be connected to the gas supply either by rigid pipework or flexible connection. Flexible connections Use a 900mm - 1125mm length of flexible connector. Ensure that the hose is installed hanging freely downwards, is not trapped, is not subjected to undue forces and is not supported at the bottom by a horizontal surface. Natural Gas - Flexible connections should comply with BS669, latest edition.
INSTALLATION Connect to the electricity supply For hobs that are supplied/manufactured with a 13Amp supply cord and plug only. Warning: Ensure that the power rating of the appliance is compatible with a 13Amp supply before connecting to the electricity supply. i.e. 2.8kW. Warning: This appliance must be earthed. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a BS 1363 fused plug, the plug is fitted with the correct fuse. Replace only with a fuse of the same rating and type.
INSTALLATION Troubleshooting Before you call Customer Care, please check the following points: Burner fails to ignite: • Check the electricity supply is on. • Check the fuse. There is a spark to the burner but it fails to ignite: • Check that the flame holes in the flame spreader are clear of water or deposits. • Check that the gas supply is turned on. Smell of gas: • Check that none of the controls have inadvertently been turned on.
TECHNICAL DATA This information is for the following appliances: 60T & 70T NG & LPG The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the data badge. This appliance is factory set for either natural gas only or LPG only. If you wish to convert this hob from natural gas to LPG, a conversion kit -part no 013014500 - can be ordered from the Customer Care helpline.
CUSTOMER CARE CUSTOMER CARE WEB SHOP Having purchased a superior cooker, hob or hood from us, you’ll naturally want to keep it looking great. And who better to help you care for it than the manufacturer? We offer an extensive range of accessories, components and cleaning products which, will instantly give your cooker a good as new look. range of Bake ware and Cookware essentials including Roasting Pans, Cake Tins and Non-Stick Cooking Liners. For all enquires, please visit our Web Shop at www.gdhaonline.
Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else who may use the appliance.
Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else who may use the appliance.
CUSTOMER CARE To contact Stoves about your appliance, please call Warranty Registration 0844 481 0182 to register your appliance Customer Care Helpline 0844 815 3740 in case of difficulty within the UK Alternatively general, spares and service information is available from our website at www.stoves.co.uk Please ensure that you have the product’s model no and serial no available when you call.
