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CONTENTS
Important Instructions _________________________ 3
Part names __________________________________ 4
Before first use _______________________________ 8
Using your cooktop ___________________________ 9
Burners _____________________________________ 9
Cleaning and care ____________________________ 10
Troubleshooting ______________________________ 12
Installation instructions ________________________ 13
Technical data _______________________________ 16
Installation procedure _________________________ 17
Gas connection _____________________________ 21
LP conversion _______________________________ 23
Electrical connection __________________________ 24
Testing appliance operation ____________________ 25
Warranty ____________________________________ 27
CONGRATULATIONS
Dear customer,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our cooktop.
We are sure you will find your new cooktop a pleasure to
use and a great asset to your cooking. Before you use the
cooktop, we recommend that you read through the whole
user manual which provides the description of the cooktop
and its functions.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have
these meanings:
WARNING
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the cooker or cabinet.
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates tips and information about
use of the cooker.
ENVIRONMENT
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the cooker.
NOTE: Model codes shown in this manual are the generic
code. Your product will also include a two letter suffix
which denotes colour and series level.
CONDITIONS OF USE
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
• Farm houses
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
• Bed and breakfast type environments
• Catering and similar non-retail applications
Record model and serial number here:
Model number: ____________________________________
Serial number: _____________________________________
Important Information that may impact your
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Adherence to the directions for use in this manual
is extremely important for health and safety. Failure
to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual
may result in personal injury, property damage and
affect your ability to make a claim under the Electrolux
manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product.
Products must be used, installed and operated in
accordance with this manual. You may not be able to
claim on the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty in the
event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere
to this manual.
CAUTION
Read the following carefully to avoid an electric
shock or fire.
It is important to use your cooktop safely. Check these
safety points before using your cooktop.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with this appliance.
• During use, this appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces. To avoid
burns, young children should be kept away.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE AS A SPACE
HE ATER.
• Keep vents clear of obstructions.
• In order to avoid a fire, this appliance must be
kept clean.
• DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION
• DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
IN THE APPLIANCE STORAGE DRAWER OR NEAR
THIS APPLIANCE
• Do not remove the trivet and enclose the burner with
a wok stand as this will concentrate and deflect heat
onto the burner.
• Do not use large pots or heavy weights which can
bend the trivet or deflect flame onto the burner.
• Do not place anything, e.g. asbestos mat between
pan and trivet as serious damage to the cooktop
may occur.
• For maximum stability, ensure pots and pans are
centrally located on the trivets.
• Handles should be turned away from the front of the
bench to avoid accidents.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
• Only models fitted with flame safeguard can be used
in marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Before you use the appliance, we recommend that
you read through the relevant sections of this manual,
which provides the description of your appliance and
its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed
correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully
to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for
future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
This appliance complies with the requirements of
Australian Standard AS/NZS 5263.
IMPORTANT
Check for any damage or marks. If you find the
appliance is damaged or marked, you must report
it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/
marks under the manufacturer’s warranty. This
does not affect your statutory rights.
Information on disposal for users
ENVIRONMENT
• Most of the packaging materials are
recyclable. Please dispose of these materials
through your local recycling depot or by
placing them in appropriate collection
containers.
• If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.
WARNING
• Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both pan
and cooktop may result.
• Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period
of time without a pot or pan on the burner.
• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the
cooktop onto adjacent benchtop. This will cause
scorching to the benchtop surface.
• Do not allow cooking pots or pans to intrude into the
area which is close to the controls.
• Ensure burner bodies and trivets are properly located
(see Figure 1&2).
• This cooktop should not be used with any lid or
covering on top of the cooktop. Combustible
materials must not be stored within 650mm above
the cooktop.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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