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12  ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  Gas Cooktops

Battery connection

The battery used is a 1.5 Volt ‘AA’ Battery. This supplies the 

power for the ignition system of the cooktop. To install, follow 

the safety instructions as shown on Figure 9 below.

NOTE: Pay special attention to the orientation of the battery 

when installing.

The battery supplied is a perishable item and not covered by 

the warranty.

Electrical connection (220-240 Volts)

Where applicable, the appliance is supplied with a 

standard10 Amp service cord terminated by a 3-pin plug 

for connection to a standard household socket. The electrical 

supply is required to power the electronic ignition system.

NOTE: It will be necessary for servicing purposes to 

disconnect the electrical power supply. The power point 

should therefore be accessible after the appliance is installed, 

as specified in the local wiring regulations.

Diagram 1 is a schematic of the wiring in the appliance.
The weight of the unit is printed on the appliance packaging 

label.

Diagram 1

Battery holder installation instructions

1. Locate a convenient position to mount battery holder, 

keeping it away from hot surfaces.

WARNING

 warning

DO NOT attach it to the base of the cooktop.
2.   Ensure mounting surface is clean.
3. Remove protective tape from rear of holder and stick  

in place.

double-sided tape

Use of hose assembles 

Ensure that the hose assembly is restrained from accidental 

contact with the flue outlet of an underbench oven or any 

other hot surface of an adjacent appliance.

button 

switch

W

ARNING

Do not connect batter

y ignition 

models to mains supply

DANGER

220-240 volts AC

Disconnect from supply

before removing panel

1.50V  ignition

 

box

220-240V 

ignition

 

box

to bur

ner spark plugs

to bur

ner spark plugs

knob ignition switches

1.5V

DC

1.5V battery models

220-240V models

E

E

N

A

220-240V

Figure 9

Summary of Contents for 72K315S

Page 1: ...GAS COOKTOPS User and Installation Manual MODELS GHS607W GHS607S GHC607W GHC607S GHC617W GHC617S GHS917W GHS917S GHC937W GHC937S 72K315W 72K315S GHR12W GHR12S GHR92W GHR92S WHG640WA WHG640SA ...

Page 2: ...e are sure you will find your new appliance a pleasure to use and a great asset to your cooking Before you use the appliance we recommend that you read through the whole user manual which provides a description of the product and its functions To avoid the risks that are always present when you use a cooking appliance it is important that the appliance is installed correctly and that you read the ...

Page 3: ...craft caravans or mobile homes Figure 1 burner cap burner crown ignition electrode injector NOTE You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the cooktop If you need assistance contact your Customer Care Department The manufacturer will not accept liability should the instructions below or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored Installation An autho...

Page 4: ...e then try lighting again WARNING caution Burners MUST be operated between HIGH and LOW settings only In the absence of electrical power carry out the ignition directly to the burner with a hand held ignition source Hotplates Choice of hotplate For your convenience there is a choice of hotplates A small burner for special low heat and slow cooking A medium burner for normal cooking and simmering A...

Page 5: ...e sure to follow the polish or brushing lines WARNING caution DO NOT use abraisive scourers or steel wool Trivets burner caps and crowns These can all be lifted off and removed for separate cleaning NOTE When re fitting the burner caps and crowns ensure that they are correctly seated Ensure burners are thoroughly dried after cleaning or spillage When cleaning the burners ensure that all the flame ...

Page 6: ...an and dry Dry or clean ignition electrode Ensure that the crown is seated properly so that the spark fires to the receiving point in the burner crown refer to Figure 1 Ensure injector is clear of foreign material No spark is obtained when control knob is activated Electricity supply is disconnected or switched off Battery is flat Polarity wrong on battery Ignition electrode wet or dirty Switch on...

Page 7: ...s and protection for combustible materials Ensure that the appliance is installed in accordance with clauses 6 2 5 and 6 10 1 1 of AS NZS 5601 1 or clauses 6 9 1 and 6 9 5 of AS NZS 5601 2 with regard to clearances to combustible surfaces and materials and clearances to rangehoods and exhaust fans To ensure clearances of 200mm from burners to vertical combustible surfaces observe the minimum dista...

Page 8: ...dicates the direction of gas flow when the inlet and outlet of the regulator is oriented correctly When the regulator has been fitted check for leaks from the connections with soapy water Gas connection This appliance is supplied for use with Natural Gas However it can be converted for use with LPG Refer to LP conversion on pages 9 11 Supply pipe sizing The total hourly gas consumption for the app...

Page 9: ... to suit LP gas is required The conversion kit contains appropriate LPG injectors and 1 LPG sticker To convert to LPG 1 Remove the hotplate burners to access the hotplate injectors Replace the factory fitted NG injectors with the appropriate injectors as supplied see Table 3 2 Unscrew the hex nut from the regulator The hex nut brass washer and nylon insert will disengage as an assembly 3 Unclip th...

Page 10: ... Turn the knob to maximum and then back to minimum to ensure that the correct minimum flame is maintained 10 Attach the LPG sticker to the cooker near the gas supply inlet Cover the Natural Gas label that is factory fitted BURNER TYPE NATURAL GAS Nominal test point pressure 1 00kPa LPG Nominal test point pressure 2 60kPa Injector size mm Gas consumption MJ h Injector size mm Gas consumption MJ h S...

Page 11: ...s of the appliance are operating at maximum when the smallest burner of the appliance is operating at minimum Under these conditions the outlet pressure should not vary from the nominal outlet pressure of 2 60kPa by more than 0 52kPa 8 If the regulator appears to not be performing satisfactorily then check the following points If the outlet pressure is consistently too low then the inlet pressure ...

Page 12: ...appliance is installed as specified in the local wiring regulations Diagram 1 is a schematic of the wiring in the appliance The weight of the unit is printed on the appliance packaging label Diagram 1 Battery holder installation instructions 1 Locate a convenient position to mount battery holder keeping it away from hot surfaces WARNING warning DO NOT attach it to the base of the cooktop 2 Ensure ...

Page 13: ...d to LPG then the bypass screw will have to be screwed in until a small stable flame results Please ensure the supply pressure has been checked PRIOR to any adjustment 4 If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform safely inform the customer of the problem and affix an appropriate warning notice to the appliance If the fault appears to be dangerous the appliance should be disconnected If a minor...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES Gas Cooktops notes ...

Page 15: ... supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation viii failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance b the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c the Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d the Appliance was serviced or repair...

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