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Operating, installation and caring instructions 

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Dear Customer, 
 
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice. This practical appliance, 
which is modern and functional, has been manufactured from top-quality 
materials which have been subjected to a strict quality control during the entire 
manufacturing process and have been carefully tested so that they will meet all 
your cooking needs. 
We strongly advise you to read through these simple instructions, so as to ensure 
that you get perfect results from the moment you first use this appliance. This 
booklet contains important information, not only on how to use the appliance, but 
also on maintenance and safety. 
When our products are being transported, they must be provided with suitable 
protective packaging. However, we have reduced our packaging to the bare 
essentials, and the materials are all completely recyclable. You too can contribute 
to the conservation of the environment by depositing the packaging in the nearest 
recycling container. Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you render 
it useless, and then take it to a centre for the recovering recyclable materials. Ask 
your local authorities for details on the nearest centre to your home. 
 
 

Safety Warnings 

 

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Read this user’s manual carefully, to ensure that you use this appliance 
as effectively and safely as possible. 

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The following instructions are only valid in countries whose symbol 
appears on the rating plate of the appliance. To adapt the appliance to 
conditions of use in your country, always follow the technical instructions. 

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Make sure you keep these instructions for use and assembly, so that you 
can hand them on with the appliance if it ever changes owner. 

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The diagrams contained in this instruction book are for orientation 
purposes only.

 

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This appliance is intended solely for household use only. 

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Only use this appliance for cooking, and never as a form of heating. 

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In accordance with current regulations, installation of the appliance, 
changing of gas types or other adjustments to the interior of the appliance 
may only be carried out by an officially authorised technician. 

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Before having your new cooking hob installed, check that the 
measurements are correct. 

Summary of Contents for ER12553EU

Page 1: ...1 Operating installation and caring instructions ER59553EU ...

Page 2: ...ng container Before you get rid of an old appliance make sure you render it useless and then take it to a centre for the recovering recyclable materials Ask your local authorities for details on the nearest centre to your home Safety Warnings Read this user s manual carefully to ensure that you use this appliance as effectively and safely as possible The following instructions are only valid in co...

Page 3: ...and so if you are cooking with fat or oil keep an eye on the pan DANGER If a pan containing fat or oil catches fire do not pour water onto it as this may cause burns Cover the pan with at damp cloth to extinguish the fire and disconnect the cooking appliance Never use a malfunctioning appliance In the event of a malfunction turn off the appliance s gas and electricity supply before calling our tec...

Page 4: ...oom where it is installed Please be sure you have good kitchen ventilation Natural ventilation openings must be kept unobstructed Prolonged use of the appliance with few or all burners may call for additional ventilation such as opening a window or a door and or stronger air extraction by an extractor hood Make sure that the appliance is not subjected to strong draughts as they might blow out the ...

Page 5: ...s 16 Nozzle table 17 2 OPERATION 18 This is your new hob 18 Gas tap 18 Ignition 19 Switching the Burners to the Off Position 19 Note 19 3 WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR 20 A few tips on pots 20 Notes on cooking using the wok burner 21 4 CARE AND CLEANING 22 How to care for your gas hob Cleaning 22 Your burner and burner cap 23 Pan support 24 Home troubleshooting 24 After sales service 26 E number and FD num...

Page 6: ...met Before installing the unit remove any protective film When the hob is built in over a cabinet with drawers the upper drawer has to be replaced with a cabinet front No installation directly over a drawer Do not install refrigerators dishwashers ovens and or cookers or any laundry appliances underneath the hob Be sure to keep minimum distances of 100 mm from the side wall and 50 mm from the back...

Page 7: ...7 Dimensions in mm approx 60 ...

Page 8: ...ight material Prior to connection of the appliance it must be checked that the appliance specifications comply with local connection requirements gas type and pressure Please also check for any special regulations of your local supply company The specifications of this appliance are listed on the rating plates which are located on the underside of the gas hob This appliance is not to be connected ...

Page 9: ...or passage of the gas pipe and electric wires measuring at least 50x50 mm Any eventual cabinet resting on the worktop at any of the two sides of the hob and the upstand on the back of the hob each must be at least 50 mm from the edge of the hob itself In case of elements sold complete with cabinet the instructions for installation of the cooker hob are provided in the manual for the cabinet Apply ...

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Page 11: ...regulation This is not the case if the connection is by means of a plug provided the user has easy access to the plug itself Fuse rating 3 Amp When connecting the appliance please ensure that the earthing wire is properly connected In the event of an accident due to the fact that the appliance is not earthed or that the earthing is faulty we do not accept any form of responsibility The type of cab...

Page 12: ...m must comply with the local standards in the country in effect Attach the elbow coupling to the appliance gas supply using the seal provided Your hob is pre mounted with the connection ISO 7 1 In order to change the elbow coupling see picture 4 Picture 4 ...

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Page 14: ...or sharp edges etc do not allow any gas connecting pipe and or any electric connecting wire to come into contact with the bottom of the hob make sure that the entire length of the pipes and or electric connecting wire is available for inspection Particular care must be taken to ensure leak proof connection The maximum permissible length of the gas connecting pipe is 2 5 m IMPORTANT This safety gas...

Page 15: ...or installation The appliance must always be disconnected from the mains before repairs are carried out If repairs are needed never open the appliance yourself but call our after sales service Particular care must be taken to ensure leak proof connection Gas connection may only be completed by an approved fitter in accordance with applicable regulations In addition local regulations and the requir...

Page 16: ...the nozzles use a no 7 socket wrench picture 5 REGULATION OF MINIMUM FROM LPG TO NG Our taps are suitable for all types of gas and are regulated at the minimum as follows 1 Light the burner and turn the knob to the minimum position If the flame should go out proceed as follows a light the burner at maximum capacity large flame b remove the knob c introduce a small screwdriver in hole B on the shaf...

Page 17: ...o the minimum position 2 Remove the knob from the tap 3 Introduce a small screwdriver in hole B picture 6 and tighten the adjusting screw completely taking care not to turn the shaft of the tap Check that when passing quickly from the maximum position to the minimum the flame does not go out ...

Page 18: ...rner Small flame lowest setting Large flame highest setting Setting procedure The large flame highest flame setting is used for initial boiling For ongoing cooking a variable setting between the large flame highest flame and small flame can be made To reduce the flame from high to low turn the knob anti clockwise to the required setting To increase the flame turn the knob clockwise to the required...

Page 19: ...least 1 minute before making a new ignition attempt If the burner still doesn t ignite call the after sales service Switching the Burners to the Off Position The burners are turned off by means of switching the control knob to its initial position Note The use of a gas cooker leads to the production of heat and moisture in the kitchen For this reason make sure that the room is properly ventilated ...

Page 20: ...diameter Auxiliary burner 60 140 mm Semi Rapid burner 150 200 mm Rapid burner 210 260 mm Triple Crown Wok burner 240 280 mm Placing a pot of the correct size on the correct burner will save you energy time and money Warning Make sure that pans are always placed centrally on the gas burner and never place the pot directly on the burners The pots should not come onto or in any way in contact with th...

Page 21: ...the pan to damage the worktop or a wall that is not heat resistant Note When using a concave wok pan please use the additional wok support which has to be placed on the main pan support over the wok burner When using your concave wok pan please make sure that the wok pan is placed over the wok support the bottom of the wok pan is not to come in direct contact with the main pan support or burner ...

Page 22: ...In the event of yellowing a special stainless steel cleaning solution available in the trade is recommended Use a clean dry cloth to polish the hob or better still a chamois leather The control knobs can be removed by pulling them upwards Never use pliers or attempt to lever off the controls Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not under any circumstances use an abrasive sponge or a scouring agent Do not...

Page 23: ...warm water before attempting to clean them Avoid scraping off food residues if possible Cleaning the burner cap with caustic chemicals is just as damaging as using acids or paint stripper Rough pan scourers or sand paper will ruin the surface just as scouring powder and glass wool do Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher Once the surface of the appliance has been cleaned ensure that the burn...

Page 24: ...he burner cap with caustic chemicals is just as damaging as using acids or paint stripper Rough pan scourers or sand paper will ruin the surface just as scouring powder and glass wool do Do not clean the pan stands in a dishwasher The pan stands must be completely dry before they are replaced Home troubleshooting You do not always need to call the After Sales Technical Assistance Very often you ca...

Page 25: ...tly The different parts of the burners have not been properly seated Place the different pieces in the correct position The flames on the burners are not uniform The grooves on the burners gas outlets are dirty Clean the grooves on the burners gas outlets The gas mains are turned off Turn on all mains taps if the gas flow does not seem normal or no gas comes out If the gas is coming from a gas bot...

Page 26: ... this manual or on the under side of the hob Packing and old appliances Your new appliance was protected by suitable packaging while it was on its way to you All materials used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and can be recycled Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Environmentally...

Page 27: ...l on the product or on the documents accompanying the product indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment r...

Page 28: ...28 Service If you should contact our Customer Service please state E and FD number of your gas hob Siemens Electrogeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München 10 2007 ...

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