Instructions for Installation and Use Gas Hob Model GX901X
CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Hob How to use your Hob Practical Advice Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Burner and Nozzle Specification Electrical Connection After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 8-10 11 12 13 14 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance.
Introduction Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following: - only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer. - always use genuine spare parts. ALWAYS: - make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely.
Know your Hob A B C D G M E F Auxiliary gas burner Semi-rapid gas burner Rapid gas-burner Triple ring gas burner Pan supports Control knobs for gas burners Ignition for gas burners Flame failure device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting the delivery of gas to the burner. F E How To Use Your Hob The symbols ( ) near the knobs show the position of the relative burner on the hob.
Practical Advice Using the burners To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners, it is advisable to use only pans with a diameter that is suitable for the burner, so that the flame does not extend beyond the pan base (see following table). Burner Diameter of the pan (in cm) A. Auxiliary from 6 to 14 B. Semi-rapid from 15 to 20 C. Rapid from 21 to 30 D. Triple ring from 24 to 30 To obtain the best results with the hob, several fundamental rules should be followed while cooking or preparing food.
Installation The ventilation aperture must have the following characteristics (fig.2A): - total free cross section of passage of at least 6 cm² for every kW of rated heating capacity of the appliance, with a minimum of 100 cm² (the heating capacity is indicated on the rating plate); - it must be made in such a way that the aperture, both on the inside and outside of the wall, cannot be obstructed - it must be protected, e.g. with grills, wire mesh, etc.
Installation Hobs installation Suitable precautions must be taken to ensure that the installation is in compliance with current accidentprevention regulations regarding electrical and gas connections. For trouble-free operation of the appliance set into kitchen units, the minimum distances indicated in fig.3 should be complied with and the adjoining surfaces and rear wall should be capable of withstanding a surface temperature of 65 °C. fig.
Installation Adaptation to a different type of gas If the hob is to be converted for use with a type of gas other than that for which it was set in the factory (indicated on the label to be found on the hob), the burner nozzles should be replaced as follows: • Remove the pan supports and the burners. • Unscrew the nozzles “A” (fig.
Burners and Nozzle Specifications Table 1 Burner Liquid Gas Diameter (mm) Thermal power kW (p.c.s.*) By-Pass 1/100 Nozzle 1/100 Natural Gas Flow* g/h Nozzle 1/100 Flow* l/h Nomin. Ridot.
Electrical Connection Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that: • the limiter switch and the domestic system can withstand the load from the appliance (see rating plate). • the supply system is efficiently earthed according to standards and laws in force. • the socket or double-pole switch are easily accessible Electrical connection WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.
