Dear Customer, We thank and congratulate you on your choice. This practical, modern and functional appliance has been built with top quality materials. These materials have been subjected to thorough quality control in the manufacturing process, and meticulously tested in order for this appliance to meet your every need, achieving perfect cooking. Therefore, we ask you to read and follow these simple instructions in order to guarantee unbeatable results from the first use. This manual contains important information, not only for use of the appliance, but safety and maintenance as well. During transport, our products are protected by efficient packaging materials. However, we have reduced our packaging to the bare essentials. The materials are all completely recyclable. Just like us, you can help protect the environment. To do so, we recommend you dispose of these materials in the recycling facility nearest you. Waste oil should not be poured down the sink drain, as this has a negative impact on the environment. Place it in a closed container and dispose of it at a collection point. If this is not possible, dispose of it with standard domestic waste (as it will be taken to a controlled landfill, and though this is not the best solution, at least water pollution will be avoided). Present and future generations will appreciate it. Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you render it inoperable. Next, deliver it to a recyclable material collection facility. Your local government can provide you with the necessary information on the nearest collection facility. 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Important information for installation and usage Important instructions For your safety Before set-up For appliance usage This is what your new cooktop looks like Gas burners Cooking tips Appropriate cooking utensils Cooktop usage warnings Steel: cleaning and care Home troubleshooting Installation instructions Installing the cooktop on the kitchen unit: Fitting measurements Electrical connection Change of gas type: from natural gas to propane Convert the pressure regulator: from 6" W.C. to 10" W.C. Warranty conditions 3 4 5 5 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 17 18 19 2 For your safety WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONTINUING IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions for the local electrical inspector to use. INSTALLER: Leave these instructions next to the unit for the owner. OWNER: Keep these instructions for future use. 3 Important information for installation and usage 1 - For safety reasons, do not allow the flames to extend beyond the edge of the cooking appliance. 2 - Remember that the appliance heats up when in use. Remember to use common sense. The absence of a flame does not mean that the appliance parts are no longer hot. 3 - For safety reasons, this appliance should not be used for room heating purposes. 4 - Make sure the power supply is disconnected before dismantling the appliance. 5 - Do not store combustible materials, such as gasoline, other vapors and inflammable liquids near the appliance. 6 - Do not block the combustion or ventilation air flow. 7 - Maintain a minimum distance of 762 mm (30") between the gas cooktop and cabinets installed in the upper part. 8 - The gas pressure regulator supplied with the appliance must be installed in the gas piping line. 9 - The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 3.5 kPa (1/2 psig). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 3.5 kPa (1/2 psig). 10 - Important: When using an especially large pan, leave a minimum space of 50 mm (2") to prevent damage to countertops of wooden, plastic or other non-heat resistant materials. Never leave hot oil or grease unattended. 11 - Make the caution about leaving oil or grease unattended. 12 -To avoid compromising the electrical safety of the appliance, use of high-pressure steam jet cleaning apparatus is forbidden. The name plate is affixed to the underside of the appliance. This appliance may not be used in mobile housing, recreational vehicles or motorhomes. This appliance has been tested in accordance with ANSI/CSA Z21.1 Standard for household Cooking Appliances (USA) and CAN 1.1-M81 (Canada) For US installations only: This installation must comply with local codes, or if none exists, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA 54, current edition. If an external electrical source is used, the appliance must be electrically grounded in compliance with local codes, or if none exists, the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, current edition. For Massachusetts installations: 1. Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the state, province or region where this appliance is being installed. 2. Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock. 3. Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36 inches. For Canada installations only: The installation must comply with CAN 1B149.1 and .2- Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and or local codes. When installed, the appliance must be electrically grounded in compliance with local legislation, or if none exists, in compliance with CSA Standard C22.1-Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (current). 4 Important instructions For your safety Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance Manual before using your new cooktop. As its user, you are responsible for the proper maintenance and use of this appliance in your home. · Do not place objects that may attract children's interest on or behind the cooktop. If children climb up the appliance to retrieve such objects, they could be seriously injured. · Do not use aluminium foil to line any part of the stove. · Do not use any part of the cooktop to store objects. Inflammable materials can ignite and plastic objects can melt or catch fire. · Extinguish flames with a properly fitted lid, baking sheet or other metal tray. Next, attempt to shut off the gas burner. Use caution and avoid burns. If flames are not extinguished immediately, evacuate the premises and notify the fire department. · When connecting electrical appliances near the cooktop, make sure that the cables do not touch any cooking surface that remains hot. · If the cooktop is near a window, ensure that the curtains can not be blown or moved over or near the burners of the cooktop, as this could trigger a fire. · DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH GREASE FIRES. Have a fire extinguisher in a visible location near the cooking area. Use a fire extinguisher only if; - You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to use it. - The fire is small and contained in the area where it stated. - The fire department is being called. - You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. · Never allow clothing, baking mitts or other inflammable materials to come into contact with a burner or the grate of this appliance, or to remain close to these objects, until they have cooled. The fabric can ignite and cause personal injury. · Use only dry oven mitts. Wet or damp oven mitts can cause steam burns when applied to hot surfaces. Do not use towels or other voluminous linen products as oven mitts. Do not allow oven mitts to touch the hot grates of the burners. · For your personal safety, wear the proper clothing. Do not wear loose garments, or any with drooping sleeves while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics may easily catch fire and should not be worn while cooking. In the event that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll immediately to smother the flames. WARNING: These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire and personal injury. Proceed with maximum care when using this cooktop, as this appliance generates intense heat and can increase the risk of accidents. When using cooking appliances, the following basic safety precautions must be observed: · Ensure proper installation and service. Follow the installation instructions provided with this product. Only a qualified technician can perform the installation and grounding of the cooktop. Do not use the appliance if damaged. · Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve is located, to know how and where to shut off the gas mains to the cooktop. · Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All remaining service must be performed by a qualified technician. · It is prohibited to leave children alone or without adult supervision in an area where appliances are in use. It is prohibited for anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons. 5 · This appliance has been designed for the cooking of food. For safety reasons, never use the cooktop to heat a room. · When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING AREA. They heat up enough to cause burns. · Never leave the cooktop unattended. Spillovers will cause smoke and grease spills that can ignite. · Do not heat food containers without opening them. An accumulation of pressure can trigger the explosion of the container. · While cooking, adjust the burner control so that the hot flame only touches the bottom of the pot or pan. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond it. · Use caution so that the currents triggered by the forced ventilation openings or fans do not blow the inflammable material toward the flames, or push them so that they extend beyond the edges of the pot or pan. · Always use cooking utensils with flat bottoms big enough to cover the burner. If smaller utensils are used, part of the flame can remain exposed and set clothing on fire. · To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of inflammable materials and unintentional spills, point the handles of the utensils inward, so that they do not hang over adjacent working areas, cooking areas or the edge of the cooktop. · When stirring or turning food, hold the handle of the pot or pan firmly, to prevent it from moving. · GREASE IS INFLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool before handling it. Prevent the formation of grease build-up. Clean the cooktop following every use. · In order for the burners to ignite and operate properly, keep the burner ports clean. The burner ports must be cleaned follow ing a a spill or when the burner does not ignite, even if the electrical lighters click. Consult the care and maintenance section. · Never pick up a burning pot, as this could cause burns. · Clean the cooktop with care. Avoid steam burn risks: do not use a sponge or damp cloth to clean the cooktop while hot. Some cleaning products produce harmful vapors if applied to a hot surface. Follow the instructions provided by the cleaning product manufacturer. · Ensure that all the cooktop control knobs are set to off and that the cooktop is cool before using any aerosol cleaning product on or around the cooktop. In the presence of heat, the chemical products that produce the spraying action can ignite or trigger corrosion of the metal pieces. · Only authorized technicians can carry out the necessary service. Technicians must disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out maintenance operations on this unit. · Install a smoke detector in or around the kitchen. · The warranty for this appliance does not cover damages caused by non-adherence to these instructions or by any non-authorized modifications. · California, Proposition 65, Danger: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products, which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with g ...