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GAS SECTION

5

GAS INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTE

This appliance is supplied for use on
NATURAL GAS only and cannot be
used on any other gas without modifica-
tion.

This appliance is manufactured for con-
version to LPG. To purchase an LPG
conversion kit telephone accessories
direct 0870 6052020.

The gas hob must be installed by a qual-
ified person in accordance with the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use)
(Amendment) Regulation 1990 and the
relevant building/l.E.E. Regulations.

The following British Standards should
be used as reference when installing
this appliance.
BS6172 1990, BS5440 part 2 1989 and
BS6891 1988.

Failure to install the appliance correctly
could invalidate any manufacturers war-
ranty and lead to prosecution under the
above quoted regulation.

In the UK C.O.R.G.I registered installers
are authorised to undertake the installa-
tion and service work in compliance with
the above regulations.

GAS CONNECTION

The installation of the gas hob to Natural
Gas or LP Gas must be carried out by a
C.O.R.G.I. registered installer. Installers
shall take due account of the provisions of
the relevant British Standards Code of
Practice, the Gas Safety Regulations and
the Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the
Scottish Development Department.

The cooking hob is supplied with an elbow
connection as figure 5.1 and is adjusted to
work with mains gas.

INSTALLATION TO NATURAL GAS

Installation to Natural Gas must conform to
the Code of Practice, etc. The supply pres-
sure for Natural Gas is 20 mbar.

INSTALLATION TO LP GAS

This appliance must only be connected to
LPG after an LPG conversion kit has been
fitted, (see pages from 15 to 17).
When operating on Butane gas a supply
pressure of 28-30 mbar is required. 
When using Propane gas a supply pres-
sure of 37 mbar is required.
The installation must conform to the rele-
vant British Standards.

Warning: Only a C.O.R.G.I. registered
installer, also with technical knowledge
of electricity should install the hob. He
should observe the Regulations and
Codes of Practice governing such instal-
lation of gas appliances.

Note: It is recommended that the gas
connection to the cooker is installed with
a flexible connecting tube made to BS

6172

.

After connecting to the mains, check that
the coupling are correctly sealed, using
soapy solution, but never a flame.

Fig. 5.1

Summary of Contents for PR60HOBG

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Installation advice BUILT IN COOKING HOB PR60HOBG GB Before operating this cooktop please read these instructions carefully KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE ...

Page 2: ...ed as inappropriate and therefore dangerous The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by improper or incorrect use of the appliance CE Declaration of conformity This hob is intended to come into contact with food products and conforms with European Directive 89 109 EEC This hob has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance Any other use e g heating rooms sh...

Page 3: ...be installed and all the gas electrical connections made by a qualified engineer in com pliance with local regulations in force and following the manufacturer s instructions TIPS FOR THE USER During and after use of the cooktop certain parts will become very hot Do not touch hot parts Keep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use After use ensure that the knobs are in position off and ...

Page 4: ...bs CAUTION If the burner is accidentally extin guished turn the gas off at the con trol knob and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to relight CAUTION Gas hobs produce heat and humid ity in the environment in which they are installed Ensure that the cooking area is well ventilated by opening the natural ventilation grilles or by installing an extractor hood connected to an out let duct CAUTI...

Page 5: ... the minimum aperture position allows slower warming of food or maintaining boiling conditions of liquids Other intermediate operating adjust ments can be achieved by positioning the indicator between the maximum and minimum aperture positions and never between the maximum aperture and closed positions Fig 2 1 Fig 2 2 Caution the cooking hob becomes very hot during operation Keep children well out...

Page 6: ...3 It is important that the base diameter of the pot is at least the same diameter as the burner ring to obtain an efficient heat transfer Always position pans centrally over the burners Adjust the size of the flame so that it does not lick up the side of the pan Position pan handles so that they cannot be accidentally knocked CORRECT USE OF TRIPLE RING BURNER Fig 2 4a 2 4b Flat bottomed pans shoul...

Page 7: ...ny signs of wearing or damage The periodical lubrication of the gas taps must be done only by specialised personnel If a tap becomes stiff do not force contact your local Service Centre ENAMELLED PARTS All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water or other non abrasive products Dry preferably with a soft cloth Acidic substances like lemon juice tomato sauce vinegar etc can ...

Page 8: ...3 8 Fig 3 1 CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE PAN SUPPORTS 1 2 Two burners pan support Rear left burner pan support Triple ring burner pan support CORRECT Fig 3 2 ...

Page 9: ...hem in the respective hous ings CORRECT REPLACEMENT OF THE BURNERS It is very important to check that the burner flame distributor F and the cap C has been correctly positioned see figs 3 3 3 4 failure to do so can cause a poor burner flame and or damage to the burner and hob Check that the electrode S fig 3 3 is always clean to ensure trouble free sparking Note To avoid damage to the electric ign...

Page 10: ...ust be correctly positioned see fig 3 5 the burner rib must be enter in their logement as shown by the arrow The burners must be correctly positioned so that they cannot rotate fig 3 6 Then position the cap A and the ring B fig 3 6 3 7 Fig 3 5 Fig 3 6 A B ...

Page 11: ...mbedded into kitchen fixtures measuring 600 mm in depth The walls of the units must not be higher than work top and must be capable of resisting temperatures of 75 C above room temperature Do not install the appliance near inflammable materials eg curtains ADVICE FOR THE INSTALLER room volume air vent necessary effective area 6 m3 to 9 m3 65 cm2 6 m3 to 9 m3 35 cm2 Greater than 11 m3 no air vent n...

Page 12: ...must be a clearance of at least 30 mm the cooker top must be kept no less than 200 mm away from any side wall fig 4 1 the hob must be installed at least 35 mm from the wall there must be a distance of at least 750 mm between the hob and any wall cupboard or extractor hood positioned immediately above see fig 4 2 It is absolutely essential that you place a separator between the base of the hob and ...

Page 13: ...ed with an installation kit including brackets and screws for fastening the top to fixture panels from 2 to 4 cm thick Turn the cooker top upside down and fasten the brackets A to the appropri ate socket holes without tightening the screws B for the moment Make sure that the brackets are fas tened as shown in figure 4 7 FASTENING THE COOKER TOP fig 4 4 Spread the sealing material C out along the f...

Page 14: ...ount of the provisions of the relevant British Standards Code of Practice the Gas Safety Regulations and the Building Standards Scotland Consolidation Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department The cooking hob is supplied with an elbow connection as figure 5 1 and is adjusted to work with mains gas INSTALLATION TO NATURAL GAS Installation to Natural Gas must conform to the Code of P...

Page 15: ...ect the injectors to be replaced according to the Table for the choice of the injectors page 16 To replace the injectors Remove pan supports and burners from the hobtop By a spanner remove the injector J fig 5 2 5 3 from its housing and replace it by the proper one according to the kind of gas see following Table for the choice of the injectors CONVERSION TO LPG The burners are conceived in such a...

Page 16: ... 31 37 mbar G 20 20 mbar Ø injectors 1 100 mm Ø injectors 1 100 mm Auxiliary A 1 00 0 30 50 72 X Semirapid SR 1 75 0 45 65 97 Z Triple ring TR 3 30 1 50 91 124 Y INCREASE OF AIR NECESSARY FOR GAS COMBUSTION 2 m3 h x kW BURNERS Air necessary for combustion m3 h Auxiliary A 2 00 Semi rapid SR 3 50 Triple ring TR 6 60 ...

Page 17: ...e minimum gas rate setting is described below For taps with adjusting screw inside the shaft fig 5 4 using a screwdriver max diameter 3 mm turn the screw inside the tap shaft until the flame setting is correct For taps with adjusting screw on the body fig 5 5 using a screwdriver turn screw A until the flame setting is correct Normally for Propane gas fully tighten the adjustment screw LUBRICATION ...

Page 18: ...he cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of electric shock There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket outlet How to wire a 13 amp plug Important The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the follow ing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours may not correspond wi...

Page 19: ...osed with the appliance The appliance is used only on an electrical supply as indicated on the rating label fixed to the appliance The appliance has not been altered in any way or subject to misuse or repair by a person other than an authorised service agent for COMET 3 No rights are given under this guarantee to a person acquiring the appliance second hand or for commercial or communal use 4 This...

Page 20: ...code 1102462 ß11 Prestige is a registered trademark of Meyer Intellectual Properties Limited and is sold pursuant to a license ...

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