User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EGG6343NDX

[. . . ] It is dangerous to alter the specification in any way. For hygiene and safety reasons, this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuff could result in a fire. Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water. [. . . ] If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will spread beyond the bottom of the vessel, causing the handle to overheat. Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes could easily ignite. As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering. Prolonged cooking with potstones, earthenware pans or cast-iron plates is inadvisable. Also, do not use aluminium foil to protect the top during use. Make sure pots do not protrude over the edges of the cooktop and that they are centrally positioned on the rings in order to obtain lower gas consumption. Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the rings: they could tip over or spill their contents, causing accidents. As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering. To ensure maximum burner efficiency, you should only use pots and pans with a flat bottom fitting the size of the burner used (see table). 160 mm. Large (rapid) Medium (semi-rapid) Small (auxiliary) 4 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the electricity supply. The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool. The Burners The burner caps and crowns can be removed for cleaning. Wash the burner caps and crowns using hot soapy water, and remove marks with a mild paste cleaner. It is also recommended to carry out the electrical connection to the hob as shown in diagrams 1 and 2. FO 0763 2 3 Building over a kitchen unit with door Proper arrangements must be taken in designing the furniture unit, in order to avoid any contact with the bottom of the hob which can be heated when it is operated. The recommended solution is shown in diagram 3. The panel fitted under the hob ("a") should be easily removable to allow easy access if technical assistance is needed. The space behind the kitchen unit ("b") can be used for connections. FO 0764 FO 1013 Dimensions are given in mm. Fitting the hob to the worktop Before fitting the hob into the cut out, an adhesive seal must be fitted to the underside outside edge of the hob. It is essential that no gaps are left in this seal in order to prevent spillage near the hob seeping into the cabinet below. 1) Remove the pan supports, the burners caps and crowns and turn the hob upside down, taking care the ignition candles are not damaged in this operation. 2) Place the relevant sealing all around the glass top edge, taking care that the sealings meet without overlapping (Fig. 3) Place the hob in the cut out, taking care of its centring. 4) Fix the hob with the relevant screws (Fig. 5). FO 2108 4 5 A " 8 a) Sealing gasket Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this hob should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person, in accordance with the current regulations. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. [. . . ] If the flame is unstable or is extinguished follow the procedure below. Procedure: " Re-ignite the burner and set to MIN. To adjust, use a thin bladed screwdriver and turn the adjustment screw (see diagram) until the flame is steady and does not extinguish, when the knob is turned from MIN to MAX. Repeat this procedure for all burners. Minimum adjustment screw Pressure Testing " Remove left hand pan support and front left burner cap and crown. Turn on the burner gas supply and ignite another burner. [. . . ]