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Gas Cooktops GENERAL SAFETY  3

Read the following carefully to avoid an electric 

shock or fire

General warnings

•  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.

•  Young 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 external and internal surfaces 

when in use. Use oven gloves. Children should be kept 

away to avoid burns and scalds.

•  This appliance must NOT be used as a space heater.
•  Keep vents clear of obstructions.
•  In order to avoid a fire, the appliance must be kept clean.
•  Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance 

when it is in operation.

•  Do not store flammable materials in or under the 

appliance, eg. aerosols.

•  Do not modify this appliance.

Cooktops (generally)

•  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 hotplate.

•  Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop 

onto the 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 caps and trivets are properly located.  

(see Figure1)

•  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.

•  Only models fitted with flame safeguard can be used in 

marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.

Figure 1

  

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 authorised person must install this appliance and 

MUST provide a certificate of compliance.

•  Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing 

materials are removed from the appliance.

•  In order to avoid any potential hazard, the installation 

instructions in this booklet and any label on the appliance, 

must be followed.

•  Ensure that all specified vents, openings and air spaces 

are not blocked.

•  Where the appliance is built into a benchtop, the 

benchtop material must be capable of withstanding 

temperatures of 85°C.

Servicing

•  Servicing MUST only be carried out by authorised personnel.
•  To maintain safe operation, it is recommended that the 

product be inspected every five years by an authorised 

service person.

•  For appliances supplied with a supply cord, if the supply 

cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised 

service person in order to avoid a hazard.

•  For models with battery ignition, the battery will require 

periodic replacement (see page 12).

NOTE: The battery is a perishable item and is not covered 

by the warranty.

Cleaning

•  Always ensure the appliance is turned off before cleaning.
•  This appliance contains aluminium fittings. DO NOT use 

caustic based cleaners.

•  Do not use steam cleaners as this may cause moisture build-

up on electrical components.

•  Always clean the appliance immediately after any  

food spillage.

•  DO NOT place burner caps, crowns or griddle plate in a 

dishwasher.

Burner

flame 

safeguard 

sensor

injector

Ignition spark plug

Summary of Contents for CHG606SB

Page 1: ...GAS COOKTOPS User and Installation Manual MODELS CHG642SB WB CHG646SB WB CHG606SB CHG956SB WB SHG646SB SHG956SB WHG640SB WB WHG643SA WHG645SA WA WHG951SB WHG955SA WA ...

Page 2: ...ur Gas Cooktop We 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 th...

Page 3: ... Only models fitted with flame safeguard can be used in marine craft caravans or mobile homes Figure 1 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 Installati...

Page 4: ...the flame can be varied by turning the control knob toward the Low position WARNING warning Keep hands clear of the burners when lighting If the burner does not light within 5 seconds turn knob to OFF position allow gas to disperse 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 t...

Page 5: ...ushing lines WARNING caution DO NOT use abrasive 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 ports are free of any blockage ref...

Page 6: ... the burner crown refer to Figure 1 Injector is blocked Ensure injector is clear of foreign material No spark is obtained when control knob is activated Electricity supply is disconnected or switched off Switch on electricity or check fuses Battery is flat Replace battery refer to page 12 Polarity wrong on battery Reorient battery to correct position refer to page 12 Ignition electrode wet or dirt...

Page 7: ...s Yes Yes Yes Gas Types NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied Cooktop dimension Width mm 600 600 860 600 Depth mm 535 535 510 535 Height mm 55 55 51 55 Cutout dimension Width mm 570 570 830 570 Depth mm 490 490 470 490 Energy rating NG Small burner 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h Medium burner 2 x 9 0 MJ h 2 x 9 ...

Page 8: ...es Yes Gas Types NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied Cooktop dimension Width mm 600 860 600 Depth mm 535 510 535 Height mm 55 51 55 Cutout dimension Width mm 570 830 570 Depth mm 490 470 490 Energy rating NG Small burner 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h Medium burner 2 x 9 0 MJ h 2 x 9 0 MJ h 2 x 9 0 MJ h Large burner 12 1 MJ h 12 1 MJ h Wok burner 1...

Page 9: ...s Yes Yes Gas Types NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied NG LP conversion kit supplied Cooktop dimension Width mm 600 600 860 860 Depth mm 535 535 510 510 Height mm 55 55 51 51 Cutout dimension Width mm 570 570 830 830 Depth mm 490 490 470 470 Energy rating NG Small burner 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h 5 1 MJ h Medium burner 9 0 MJ h 9 0 MJ h 2 x 9...

Page 10: ...s cupboards 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 min...

Page 11: ...on 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 13 15 Supply pipe sizing The total hourly gas consumption for the appliance is shown on...

Page 12: ... low then the inlet pressure may be too low and adjustment of an upstream regulator may be needed or an upstream regulator or valve with insufficient flow capacity may be present in the gas supply line If this is suspected then it may be necessary to repeat the checks whilst measuring both the inlet and outlet pressure to determine if the inlet pressure is in the range 1 13 5kPa 2 Check that the r...

Page 13: ...ng 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 may be too low and adjustment of an upstream regulator may be needed or an upstream regulator or...

Page 14: ...n 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 pr...

Page 15: ...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...

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Page 18: ...notes 18 NOTES Gas Cooktops ...

Page 19: ...r negligent or faulty servicing or repair works done by anyone other than an Electrolux authorised repairer or ASC iv normal wear and tear v power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply vi incomplete or improper installation vii incorrect improper or inappropriate operation viii insect or vermin infestation ix failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the A...

Page 20: ...our Retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website Australia phone 1300 363 640 fax 1800 350 067 email customercare electrolux com au website chef com au Chef models westinghouse com au Westinghouse models New Zealand phone 0800 234 234 fax 0800 363 600 email customercare electrolux co nz website simpson co nz Simpson models westinghouse co nz Westinghouse models Top service T...

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