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3gb53231b.fm5 Page 13 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP These instructions are only valid for those Countries where the destination abbreviations are mentioned on the rear cover of the user instructions and on the appliance. • To get full satisfaction of your cooktop, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation. • Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
gb53231b.fm5 Page 14 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM ENERGY SAVING TIPS • The cooktop is equipped with burners and/or a hotplate with different diameters. Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the burners and hotplate, or slightly larger. • Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans. • The pots and pans must not overlap the control panel.
3gb53231b.fm5 Page 15 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids and control panel • Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down. • Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap or diluted liquid detergent. • Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine products or steel wool. • Do not use vapour cleaning appliances. • Do not use flammable products.
3gb53231b.fm5 Page 16 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The burner fails to ignite: • Is the main gas delivery valve open? • Has the delivery of the town gas (methane) been suspended? • Is the gas cylinder (liquid gas) empty? • Are the openings of the burner clogged? • Have the cap and burner been positioned correctly after cleaning? (See paragraph “Care and Maintenance”.) 2.
3gb53231b.fm5 Page 17 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM INSTALLATION Technical information for the Installer This cooktop can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick. If there is no oven beneath the cooktop (any oven installed must be manufactured by us and equipped with a cooling system), insert a separator panel at a minimum distance of 20 mm from the bottom of the cooktop.
3gb53231b.fm5 Page 18 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM INSTALLATION Electrical connection • The electrical connections must comply with local regulations. • The data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate. • The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. • The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any injury to persons or animals or damage to property arising from failure to comply with these requirements.
3gb53231b.fm5 Page 19 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS If a different type of gas to the type shown on the rating plate and on the orange sticker affixed to the top of the cooktop is used, the cooktop must be converted to work with the new gas type. Remove the orange sticker and affix it to the instructions booklet, which must be retained for the lifetime of the appliance.
