Indesit K 344 G/G Cooktop User Manual
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1. 26 The glass top only on certain models can shatter if it is overheated Therefore all of the burners or hot plates must be turned off before the top is closed 27 lf the cooker is placed on a pedestal take the necessary precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal itself Installation All instruction on the following pages must be carried out by a competent person corgi registered in compliance with gas safety installation and use regulation 1984 Important disconnect the cooker from the electrycity and gas supply when any adjustment etc Positioning Important this unit may be installed and used only in permanently ventilated rooms according to the British Standards Codes Of Practice B S 6172 B S 5440 Par 2 and B S 6891 Current Editions The following requirements must be observed a The cooker should not be installed in a bed sitting room with a volume of less than 20m8 If it is installed a room of volume less than 5m an air vent of effective area of 110cm is required if it is installed in a room of volume between and 10m a supplementary airvent area of 50cm2 is required ifthe volume exceeds 11m no airvent is required However if the room has a door or a window which opens directly to the outside no air vent is required even when the volume is between 5m 11m b During prolonged use of the appliance you may consider it necessary to open a window to the outside to improv2. burners hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner Press down and turn the corresponding knob in the counter clockwise direction to the maximum D setting Each burner can be oper ated at its maximum minimum or intermediate power Shown onthe knob are the different symbols for off the knob is on this setting when the symbol lines up with the reference mark on the control panel for maximum N and minimum To obtain these settings turn the knob counter clockwise with respect to the off position To turn off the burner turn the knob clockwise until it stops corresponding again with the symbol Electronic Ignition for the Gas Hob Some of the models are provided with instant electronic lighting of the hob gas burners these models are identified by the pres ence of a lighting device see detail H This device operates when a slight pressure is applied to the L button marked with 10 symbol To light a specific burner just press the button la belled L while pushing the corresponding knob all the way in and turning it counter clockwise until it lights For immediate lighting first press the button and then turn the knob Important Should the burner flames accidentally go out turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before trying to relight Models with Hob Gas Burner Safety Devices to Prevent Leaks only on certain models These models can be identified by the presence of the device i
3. cooking time Practical advice for burner use In order to get the maximum yield it is important to remember the following Use appropriate cookware for each burner see table so as to avoid flames overshooting the edges At boiling point turn the knob to minimum Use cookware with lids Always use cookware with flat bottoms Burner a Cookware diameter om advice Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside Use less liquid lower the temperature and increase the cooking time The pastry sticks to the pan Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper Cooking fish and meat When cooking white meat fowl and fish use low temperatures 150 C 175 C When red meat must be superficially well cooked but succulent inside it is advisable to start with a high temperature 200 220 C for a short time and then to reduce it at a later point Generally speaking the more meat there is the lower the temperature and the longer the cooking time should be Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill tray underneath to catch grease drips Insert the grid so that it is in the middle of the oven If more heat from below is required use the 1 bottom shelf Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning Before each operation disconnect the cooker from the electricity To assure the long life of the cooker it must be thoroughly cleaned frequently keeping
4. in mind that the enamelled parts and the self cleaning panels are washed with warm water without using any abrasive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin them the inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often while it is still warm using warm water and detergent followed by careful rinsing and drying the flame spreaders should be washed frequently with hot water and detergent taking care to eliminate any scale in cookers equipped with automatic lighting the terminal part of the electronic instant lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes of the flame spreaders should be checked to make sure they are free of any obstructions Stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents containing phosphorous for long periods of time After cleaning it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry It is also recommended to dry any water drops e On models with glass covers the covers should be cleaned with hot water the use of rough cloths or abrasives is to be avoided N B avoid closing the cover while the gas burners are still warm Remove any liquid from the lid before opening it Important periodically check the wear of the gas hose and substitute it if there are any defects we recommended changing it every year 13 ee the oven lamp Unplug the oven from the mains Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder Remove the lamp and repla
5. its entire length to check its condition the hose must always be in good condition never attempt to repair Important the installation must comply with gas safety installation and use regulations 1984 In all cases for the above by low a qualified corgi approved engineer must be called for installation Electrial connection Power supply voltage and frequency 230 240V a c 50 60 Hz Note the supply cable must be positioned so that it never reaches at any point a temperature 50 C higher than the room temperature The cable must be routed away from the rear vents Should you require it you may use a longer cable however you must ensure that the cable supplied with the appliance is replaced by one of the same specifications in accordance with current standards and legislation Your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers If a replacement fuse cover is fitted it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marki
6. or or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Connect Blue wire to terminal marked or coloured Black If a 13 amp plug BS 1363 is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine consult a qualified electrician before use How to connect an alternative plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH E GREEN amp YELLOW 13 amp fuse CROSS BAR BLUE y CORD GRIP Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above Adapting the cooker to different types of gas In order to adapt the cooker to a different type of gas with respect to the gas for which it was produced indicated on the label attached to the lid follow these steps a replace the hose holder mounted on the appliance with that supplied in the bag of cooker accessories Important the hose holder for liquid gas is marked 8 the hose holder for methane gas is marked 13 Always fit the sealing gasket b Replacing the burner nozzles o
7. Cooker with gas oven and gas grill Instructions for installation and use K 34 G G K 340 G G K 341 G G K 342 G G K 344 G G 1 inbesit Cooker with gas oven and gas grill Instructions for installation and use Important safety warnings To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance we recommend e call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer always use original Spare Parts 1 This appliance is intended for nonprofessional use within the home 2 These instructions are only for those countries whose sym bols appear in the booklet and on the serial no plate of the appliance 3 This owner s manual is for a class 1 appliance insu lated or class 2 subclass 1 appliances installed be tween two cabinets 4 Before using your appliance read the instructions in this own er s manual carefully since it provides all the information you need to ensure safe installation use and maintenance Al ways keep this owner s manual close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future 5 When you have removed the packing check that the appli ance is not damaged If you have any doubts do not use the appliance and contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre Never leave the packing components plastic bags polysty rene foam nails etc within the reach of children since they are a source of potential danger 6 The appliance must be installed only by a qualified techni cian in compliance
8. a plate Burners adaptable for use with all the types of gas indicated on the data plate situated inside the flap or once the dishwarmer drawer has been opened on the inside wall of the left hand side panel Mains frequency and voltage of the electric section and characteristics of the gas section Rated power 10 9 793 g h G30 34 G G II2H3 778 g h G31 K 340 G G K 341 G G 10 9 793 g h G30 as K 342 GIG I2H3 778 g h 931 230 240V 50 60 2 K 344 G G 1 The values in g h refer to the capacities with liquid gas Butane Propane The cooker with gas oven Tray for Catching Overflows Gas Burner Flame Failure Device for Cooktop Burners only a few models Top Grate Control Panel ON Adjustable Feet or Legs Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet Electronic Lighting Device only a few models Oven Rack Electronic Lighting for Hob Burners only on certain models Oven and Grill Control Knob Control Knobs for Gas Burners on Hob Button for Oven Light only a few models Timer Knob only a few models CRIQOTNMO VOZE The different functions and uses of the oven The various functions included in the cooker are selected by operating the control devices located on the cooker control panel Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob N The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring To light one of the
9. allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it without supervision 17 Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the main switch before cleaning or carrying out maintenance 18 If you no longer using an appliance of this type remem ber to make it unserviceable by unplugging the appliance from the mains and cutting the supply cable Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance safe above all for children who could play with the appliance 19 To avoid accidental spillage do not use cookware with un even or deformed bottoms on the burners Turn the handles of pots and pans inwards to avoid knocking them over acci dentally 20 Some parts of the appliance remain heated for a long time after use Make sure not to touch them 21 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline etc near the appliance when it is in use 22 When using small electric appliances near the hob keep the supply cord away from the hot parts 23 Make sure the knobs are in the position when the ap pliance is not in use 24 When the appliance is in use the heating elements and some parts of the oven door become extremely hot Make sure you don t touch them and keep children well away 25 Gas appliances require regular air exchange to ensure trouble free performance When installing the cooker follow the instructions provided in the paragraph on Positioning the appliance
10. apters and exten sions which comply with current safety regulations In these cases never exceed the maximum current capacity indicated on the individual adaptor or extension and the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter 12 Do notleave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use Switch off the main switch and gas supply when you are not using the appliance 13 The openings and slots used for ventilation and heat disper sion must never be covered 1 md 14 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appli ance Always contact an after sales service centre which has been authorised by the manufacturer if the cable has been damaged or needs replacement 15 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed Any other use e g heating rooms is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous The manufacturer declines all liability for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use 16 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when us ing electrical appliances The following are of particular im portance Do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet Donotusethe appliance barefooted Do not use extensions but if they are necessary caution must be exercised e Never pull the power supply cable or the appliance to unplug the appliance plug from the mains Never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents rain sun etc Do not
11. ce with a lamp resistant to high temperatures 300 C with the following characteristics Voltage 230V Wattage 25W Type E14 Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to the mains Greasing the taps The taps may jam in time or they may become difficult to turn If so they must be cleaned internally and the grease replaced N B This operation must be carried by a technician authorised by the manufacturer Removing the lid The cooker lid can be removed to facilitate cleaning To remove the lid first open it completely and pull it upwards see figure Pratical advice for oven cooking Cooking position of Food to be cooked 9 shelves from bottom Temperature Pre heating time Cooking time C min Pasta Lasagne Cannelloni Pasta bakes au gratin 180 200 180 200 180 200 Savoury pie Raised Cakes Grill cooking Veal steaks Cutlets Hamburgers Mackerels Toast sandwiches NB cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste When cooking using the grill the dripping pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom 14 Merloni Elettrodomestici Viale Aristide Merloni 47 60044 Fabriano Italy Tel 39 0732 6611 Fax 39 0732 662501 www merloni com Xerox Business Services Docutech Cucina con forno e grill gas Spec GB 12 01 195030452 05
12. d pressed in for about 6 seconds in order to activate the flame failure device In this way the infrared ray comes on for browning the food or cooking roast chops sausages roast beef etc for grill cooking place a drip pan under the grill to catch the grease Important Notice In the event the flame for the oven acciden tally goes out turn the control knob for the burner to the off position and do not relight the burner for at least one minute Important when using the grill the oven door must be left partly open by positioning the deflector between door and panel to prevent the cooker knobs from overheating Attention Avoid the children touch the oven door because it is very hot during the cooking WARNING To remove the sliding protection A unscrew screw S When you have finished replace the protection and lock it in place with screw S Before using the oven make sure the sliding protection A is fastened in the correct position Oven Light Button This button is marked by the A symbol and switches on the light inside the oven so that you can monitor the cooking proc ess without opening the door Cooking Control Timer Knob only a few models Some models are equipped with a timer program to control when the oven shuts
13. e ventilation c If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B S 5440 Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements Levelling your appliance only on a few models Your cooker is supplied with feet for levelling the appliance If necessary these feet can be screwed into the housings in the corners of the cooker base Mounting the legs only on a few models Press fit legs are supplied which fit under the base of your cooker Installation of the cooker The appliance can be installed next to furniture units which are no taller than the top of the cooker hob The wall in direct contact with the back panel of the cooker must be made of non flammable material During operation the back panel of the cooker could reach a temperature of 50 C above room temperature For proper installation of the cooker the following precautions must be taken a The appliance can be placed in a kitchen dining room or bedsit but not in a bathroom b All furniture around the appliance must be placed at least 200 mm from the top of the cooker should the surface of the appliance be higher than the worktop of this furniture Curtains should not be placed behind the cooker or less than 200 mm away from the sides of the appliance c Any hoods must be installed accordin
14. e gas used be different or vary from the recommended pressure it is necessary to fit a suitable pressure regulator onto the inlet pipe in compliance with current National Regulations relative to regulators for channelled gas Burner and nozzle characteristics Table 1 Liquid Gas NaturalGas Burner Diameter Thermal Power By Pass Flow mm kW p c s 1 100 Nominal Reduced mm Fast Large R Semi Fast Medium S Nominal mbar Minimum mbar Maximum mbar At 15 1013 mbar dry gas P C S 50 37 MJ Kg __ P C S 49 47 MJ Kg P C S 37 78 MJ m K 34 G G K 340 G G K 341 G G K 342 G G K 344 G G Technical characteristics This appliance conforms with the following European Inner dimensions of the oven Economic Community directives Width 39 cm Depth 44cm 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent Height 34 cm modifications 89 336 of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Inner Volume of the Oven Compatibility and subsequent modifications 58 it 90 396 EEC of 29 06 90 Gas and subsequent _ modifications Inner Dimensions of the Food Warmer 93 68 of 22 07 93 and subsequent modifications Width 42 cm Depth 44 cm Height 17 cm Voltage and Frequency of Power Supply see dat
15. escribed in the paragraph the oven knob of the instruction booklet e turn the knob to Max for about 10 minutes and then turn the knob to the Min setting e remove the knob e regulate the screw positioned outside the thermostat pin until the flame is small but steady N B in the case of liquid gas the regulation screw must be screwed in to the bottom e check that the burner does not turn off when you turn the knob from Max to Min and and when you open and close the oven door quickly Adapting the gas grill to different types of gas Replacing the nozzle of the grill burner remove the screw and then slide out the grill burner V see Fig F unscrew the grill burner nozzle using the special socket spanner for the nozzles see Fig or better still a 7 mm socket spanner replace the nozzle with a nozzle for the new type of gas see table 1 Fig F Fig G Important when mounting the grill burner check that there is a space of at least 4 mm between the security thermocouple if installed and the burner Pay particular attention to the plug wires and thermocouple tubes Important On completion of the operation replace the old rating sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used This sticker is available from our Service Centres Note Should the pressure of th
16. g to the require ments in the installation manual for the hoods them selves If the cooker is installed beneath a wall cabinet the latter must be situated at a minimum of 420 mm above the hob The minimum distance between the worktop and kitchen units made of combustible material is 700 mm Fig A The wall in direct contact with the back panel of the cooker must be made of non flammable materials f The cooker is fitted with a safety chain that must be attached to a hook secured to the wall behind the appliance Note some models can have their gas connection inverted It is important to make sure the safety chain is always situated on the side which corresponds to the hose holder Fig B d e HOOD Min 600 mm Min 420 mm min 650 mm with hood min 700 mm without hood Min 420 mm 000000 Fig A Gas connection The cooker should be connected to the gas supply by a corgi registered installer During installation of this product it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply from the appliance for the convenience of any subsequent removal or servicing Connection of the appliance to the gas mains or liquid gas must be carried out according to the prescribed regulation in force and only after it is ascertained that it is adaptable to the type of gas to be used If not follow the instructio
17. n the hob e remove the grids and slide the burners from their housings unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner and replace them with nozzles for the new type of gas see table 1 Burner and nozzle characteristics e replace all the components by repeating the steps in reverse order c Minimum regulation of the hob burners turn the tap to minimum remove the knob and adjust the regulation screw which is positioned in or next to the tap pin until the flame is small but steady N B in the case of liquid gas the regulation screw must be screwed in to the bottom e check that the flame does not turn off when you turn the tap quickly from high to low d Regulating the primary air of the burners The primary air of the burners requires no regulation Adapting the gas oven to different types of gas a Replacing the oven burner nozzle e remove the warming drawer remove the sliding protection A see Fig C e remove the screw and then the oven burner V see Fig D Remove the oven door to facilitate this operation e unscrew the oven burner nozzle using the special socket spanner for the nozzles see Fig E or better still a 7 mm socket spanner and replace it with a nozzle suited to the new type of gas see table 1 Fig C Fig E b Minimum regulation of the gas oven burner with thermostat see fig light the burner as d
18. ng or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot Removing the plug If your appliance has a non rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to re route the mains cable through partitions units etc please ensure that either e the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or e the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Please note for appliances with a rating greater than 13 amp eg electric hob double ovens and freestanding electric cookers etc the mains cable must be wired into a cooker output point with a rating of 45 amp In this case the cable is not supplied Disposing of the plug Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect Green amp Yellow wire to terminal marked E
19. ns indicated in the paragraph headed Adaptation to different gas types On some models the gas supply can be connected on the left or on the right as necessary to change the connection reverse the position of the hose holder with that of the cap and replace the gasket supplied with the appliance In the case of connection to liquid gas by tank use pressure regulators that conform to the regulation in force The gas supply must be connected to the left of the appliance Be sure that the hose does not pass through the rear of the cooker touching hot parts Fig B Important make sure the supply pressure conforms with the values shown in the table entitled Caracteristics of the burners and nozzles When the cooker is installed between cabinets recessed the gas connection must be effected by an approved flexible hose with bayonet fitting BS 669 Current Edition The gas inlet for the cookers is a threaded G 1 2 gas female fitting Connecting the gas supply To make the connection a flexible hose should be used corresponding to the current gas regulations which are the hose must never be at any point in its lenght in contact with the hot parts of the cooker the hose must never be longer than 1 5 metre the hose must not be subject to any tension or torsional stress and it must not have any excessively narrow curves or bottlenecks the hose must be easy to inspect along
20. off during cooking To use this feature you must wind the knob one full turn in the counter clockwise direction Then turn the knob in the clockwise direction O to set the time by matching up the indicator on the control panel with the number of minutes on the knob Storage recess below the oven only a few models Below the oven a recess can be used to contain cooking pans and cooker accessories Moreover during oven operation it may be used to keep food warm To open the storage is necessary turn it downwards Caution this storage recess must not be used to store inflammable materials Cooking The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own per sonal experience Baking cakes The oven should always be warm before putting in cakes wait till the end of preheating about 10 15 min Cake baking temperatures are normally around 160 C 200 C Do not open the oven door during the baking process as this could cause the cake to sink In general Pastry is too dry Increase the temperature by 10 C and reduce the cooking time Pastry dropped Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10 C Pastry is too dark on top Place it on a lower rack lower the temperature and increase the
21. other types of cooking never use the bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation because this could damage the enamel Always place your cookware dishes aluminium foil etc etc on the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides Oven and Grill Control Knob This knob allows you to select the various features of the oven and to set the most appropriate cooking temperature from among those indicated on the knob itself between Min and Max To light the oven burner hold a lighted match or lighter near the F hole and at the same time press down and turn the oven knob counter clockwise to the Max setting Since the cooker is equipped with a safety device which makes it necessary to keep the knob pressed in for about 6 seconds after the burner has been lighted to allow the gas to pass through freely The cooking temperature is selected by matching the desired temperature with the reference mark on the panel the complete range of temperatures is shown below 11 Min 150 180 220 140 145 160 200 250 The temperature setting is then automatically reached and kept constant by the thermostat which is controlled by the knob To use the grill turn the knob clockwise till to setting 7 after holding a lighted match or a lighter close to the grill burner In the grill burner equipped with a safety device the knob must be hel
22. tself See detail C Important Since the hob burners are equipped with a safety device you must hold the control knob in for about 6 seconds after the burner has been lighted to allow the gas to pass until the safety thermocouple has heated Gas Cut Off only on certain models This cooker has a safety cut out feature which switches off the burners when you close the cover This device is provided as a safety feature in case the cover is lowered with the burners on Attention after the re opening of the glass cover in order to restore the gas cut off it is necessary to press manually the push button situated in the posterior part to right of the hob of the cooker as indicated in figure ree gt Always turn off the gas and allow the burners to cool before closing the cover Failure to follow these instructions may cause the glass cover to shatter Keep the cover open when using the oven Attention before using the oven and grill for the first time turn the oven on for approximately one half hour Make sure that the oven is empty the thermostat on high the door open and the room properly ventilated The odor which can be detected at times is due to the evaporation the substances used to protect the oven and the grill during the period between the time of production and installation of the appliance Attention Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using the rotisserie to cook where present For all
23. with the instructions provided The manu facturer declines all liability for improper installation which may result in personal injury and damage to property 7 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaran teed if it is correctly and efficiently earthed in compliance with regulations on electrical safety Always ensure that the earthing is efficient If you have any doubts contact a quali fied technician to check the system The manufacturer de clines all liability for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed 8 Before plugging the appliance into the mains check that the specifications indicated on the date plate on the appliance and or packaging correspond with those of the electrical and gas systems in your home 9 Checkthatthe electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the appliance as indi cated on the data plate If you have any doubts contact a qualified technician 10 An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least3 mm or more is required for installation If the socket and appliance plug are not compatible have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a qualified tech nician who should also check that the cross section of the socket cable is sufficient for the power absorbed by the ap pliance The use of adaptors multiple sockets and or exten sions is not recommended If their use cannot be avoided remember to use only single or multiple ad
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