User manual SINGER 144WSV38

[. . . ] 9 How to Keep Your Cooktop in Shape Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply. To extend the life of the cooktop, it is absolutely indispensable that it be cleaned carefully and thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping in mind the following: · Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance. € Enameled and glass parts must be washed with lukewarm water without using abrasive powders or corrosive substances that could damage them; • The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap, making sure to remove caked-on substances; • On cooktops with automatic ignition, the end of the electronic ignition device must be cleaned carefully and frequently, making sure that the gas holes are not clogged; • the top must be cleaned with glass cleaning products. Avoid using abrasive products and abrasive sponges that could scratch the glass. [. . . ] Check to make sure that: • You press the knob all the way in; • You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety device. € The gas holes are not clogged in the area corresponding to the safety device. • The minimum has been adjusted correctly (see the section entitled , "Minimum Regulation"). Check to make sure that: • The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat. If, despite all of these checks, the cooktop does not function properly and problem persists, call the nearest Merloni Elettrodomestici Customer Service Centre, informing them of: - The type of problem. Never call upon technicians not authorized by the manufacturer, and refuse to accept spare parts that are not original. Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend: • call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer • always use original Spare Parts • • This manual is for a class 3 built-in cooktop. This appliance is designed for non-professional use in the home and its features and technical characteristics must not be modified. These instructions are only valid for the countries the symbols for which appear on the manual and the serial plate. The electrical system of this appliance is safe only when it is correctly connected to an adequate earthing system, as required by current safety standards. Exposure to atmospheric agents (rain, sun); Using flammable liquids nearby; Using adaptors, multiple outlet plugs and/or extensions; Using unstable or deformed cookware; The top made is resistant to sudden temperature changes and shocks. Installation of Built-in Cooktops 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) If the cabinet(s) located next to the cooktop are higher than the cooktop itself, the cabinet(s) must be installed at least 600 mm from the edge cooktop; b) Hoods must be installed in accordance with the instructions contained in the installation manual for the hoods themselves, and no less than 650 mm from the 12 In a chimney stack or branched flue. (exclusively for cooking appliances) Directly to the Outside b) The room must also allow for the influx of the air needed for proper combustion. The flow of air for combustion purposes must not be less than 2 m³/h per kW of installed capacity. The supply of said air can be effected by means of direct influx from the outside through a duct with a inner cross section of at least 100 cm² which must not be able to be accidentally blocked. Those appliances which are not fitted with a safety device to prevent the flame from accidentally going out must have a ventilation opening twice the size otherwise required, i. Otherwise, the room can be vented indirectly through adjacent rooms fitted with ventilation cooktop; c) The cabinets installed next to the hood must be located at a height of at least 420 mm from the top, (as shown in Fig. C d) Should the cooktop be installed directly under a cupboard, the latter should be at least 700 mm (millimetres) from the top, as shown in Fig. E) The dimensions of the cutout for the appliance must be those indicated in the figure. [. . . ] € On completing the operation, replace the old rating label with the one showing the new type of gas; the sticker is available from our Service Centres. If the gas pressure is different than that prescribed, a pressure regulator must be installed at the source, in compliance with national standards governing the use of piped gas regulators. Regulation of Air Supply to the Burner The burners do not need a primary air regulator. € Remove the knob and turn the regulator screw (positioned either on the side of the top or inside the shaft) clockwise until the flame becomes small but regular. [. . . ]