User manual SINGER 147-81

[. . . ] Don’t wear loose clothing while cooking, as garments may catch utensil handles or catch fire. Do not use towels or other large pieces of cloth to pick up cooking utensils, as these may touch the heating element and catch fire. Do not allow pot handles to overhang other burners that are in use, as this will cause scorching of the handle, and potential handling burns. Rapid Burner Auxiliary Burner Wok Burner Rapid Burner Double Crown Double Ring Burner Semi Rapid Burner Semi Rapid Burner Auxiliary Burner Semi Rapid Burner 2 Using Your Cooker Controlling the burners Each control knob is marked to indicate which burner it controls. Each control knob also has markings to indicate the three main settings: OFF High Low Lighting the burners for the first time If the appliance is being used for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period of time, it may be necessary to purge the gas lines of excess air before you can successfully light the burners. [. . . ] Ensure the pot sits securely on the trivet and is centred above the burner. Small pots can be used on the inner ring of the double crown double ring burner. safety probe ignitor Check that the gas has been lit. If the burner fails to ignite after 3 attempts, wait a few minutes for the gas to disperse before making any further attempts. If the burner still fails to ignite, a match or lighting device can be used, but care must be taken. If the problem persists, contact place of purchase or their appointed agent for service. Controlling the flame height Any flame height can be achieved between High and Low by rotating the control knob between the two positions: Avoid operating the burner with the control knob set between Off and High. If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait for at least 1 minute before relighting. Double Crown Double Ring Burner (PZ750 only) Double ring burners have two independent gas rings controlled by the one control knob. Turning the knob anticlockwise from the Off position controls the smaller inner ring only. To switch on the outer ring, keep turning the knob anticlockwise past the 6 O’Clock position. Continue to as well, and both rings will be on High rotate the knob until both rings are operating on Low . . To turn off the burner To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it reaches the 0ff position. 3 Installation WARNING: Before installation, check that the gas type (natural gas or LPG/Propane) of the cooker is suitable for the gas type available to the installation. It is extremely dangerous to use the wrong gas type with any appliance, as fire or serious injury can result. This appliance must not be installed in marine craft or recreational vehicles. Fitting the cooktop into cabinetry The following minimum clearances to combustible materials must be observed: Minimum clearance from edge of burner to side wall must be 200 mm. Spray a solution of soapy water onto all gas joints as well as the full length of any flexible hoses. If bubbles appear anywhere, turn the gas supply off, check all connections and retest. If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase or their appointed agent for service. Electrical equipment and components To check or replace the ignition module Electrical components are located below the hob surface. To access the components: IMPORTANT: First ensure that gas and electrical power are disconnected before performing any service to this appliance. Remove the control knobs, trivets, burner caps and burner head assembly. Invert the cooktop and remove the two screws on the base near the gas manifold. Take care to ensure that no damage occurs to the spark ignition leads or the igniter components. The electronic ignition module is now easily accessible for service or replacement. Assembly is a reversal of the above procedure. Flame check Turn each burner on, and ensure that the flame is blue with minimal yellow tipping. If there is significant yellow tipping, flame lift off or excessive noise, check pressure and adjust at the regulator if necessary. If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase or their appointed agent for service. To check or replace the gas controls and gas manifold Gas components are located below the hob surface. [. . . ] If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, contact place of purchase or their appointed agent for service. Low flame setting Check the low flame setting for each hob burner to ensure that the minimum flame will not be extinguished by air draughts. Ensure the flame is stable and will not be extinguished by air draughts. To adjust the minimum flame: Follow the procedure described in the gas conversion instruction. Adjust turn down setting Put the tap to the low flame position; Remove the tap knob and turn the adjusting screw, situated inside the tap stem (fig. 11), using a screwdriver (loosening the screw increases the height of the flame, tightening decreases it). It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll. [. . . ]