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N13275

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

1300 886 649

[email protected]

AUS

MODEL: STR-SGC  PRODUCT CODE:  56487     06/2017

Model Number STR-SGC

Ceramic Cooktop

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for STR-SGC

Page 1: ...N13275 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL STR SGC PRODUCT CODE 56487 06 2017 Model Number STR SGC Ceramic Cooktop INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...sing to buy a STIRLING product All products brought to you by STIRLING are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year in Home Warranty We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come ...

Page 3: ...ODUCT CODE 56487 06 2017 Contents 02 Welcome 04 Warranty Details 05 General Safety Instructions 08 Product Overview 10 Installation 19 Getting Started 21 Instructions 29 FAQs Troubleshooting Guide 30 Other Useful Information 35 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice ...

Page 4: ...re in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You ...

Page 5: ...l or industrial use Intended purpose Only use this cooktop for its intended purpose in its intended environment and as described in this manual Any other use may cause fire electric shock or injury Do not use it for space heating purposes Follow instructions Make sure to observe all rules and provisions in this instruction manual Do not allow anybody who is not familiar with the contents of this m...

Page 6: ...ng food on the cooktop check constantly and ensure the oil is not overheating and becoming a fire hazard WARNING danger of fire Make sure small items of household equipment including connection leads do not touch the cooktop as their insulation materials are usually not resistant to high temperatures WARNING do not leave unattended Never leave the cooktop unattended during use as this is a fire ri...

Page 7: ...ing the details at the back of this manual Do not use when faulty Do not use the cooktop in the event of a technical fault Any faults must be fixed by an appropriately qualified and authorised person Contact our after sales support line for advice Liability We assume no liability for any eventual damages to property or injury to persons caused by misuse of the product or noncompliance with these i...

Page 8: ...ALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL STR SGC PRODUCT CODE 56487 06 2017 Ceramic Cooktop Layout A B D C A B Control Panel Layout Product Overview H G E F I E NOTE See opposite for part descriptions ...

Page 9: ...ontrol G On Off Control H Child Lock Control I Power Timer Regulating Controls Installation Hardware J 4x Cooktop mounting brackets K 4x Screws L 2x Bridges Scope of Delivery Ceramic Cooktop Product Overview Cont NOTE The illustrations of parts shown here are not to scale they are for reference purposes only This cooktop must be installed by a qualified professional J K L Documentation not shown I...

Page 10: ...erials Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and dispose of them safely Installation WARNING Professional Installation Only This cooktop must be correctly installed by an appropriately qualified licensed electrician in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations and following these installation i...

Page 11: ...are able to withstand high heat Laminates fixing adhesive and surfacing materials must be certified suitable for sustaining high heat Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at high temperatures Adjacent wall and cabinetry finishes Fire resistant materials are required to 450mm above the cooktop surface We recommend you use heat ...

Page 12: ...f the cooktop the isolating switch must be easily accessible by the user Unsuitable locations The cooktop must NOT be installed directly above a dishwasher fridge freezer washing machine or clothes dryer as the humidity may damage the cooktop electronics Seek professional advice Consult your local building authorities and by laws if in doubt regarding installation requirements Electrical Connectio...

Page 13: ...n a minimum space of 50mm around the opening To install the cooktop on your benchtop make an opening with the dimensions given in Fig 1 below Fig 1 L mm W mm H mm D mm A mm B mm X mm 590 520 52 48 560 490 50 min IMPORTANT You must observe the ventilation requirements and minimum clearances as illustrated There are ventilation holes around the outside of the cooktop When you put the cooktop into po...

Page 14: ...DE 56487 06 2017 Installation Cont Ventilation and Space Requirements Make sure to observe the clearance requirements as illustrated in Fig 2 The minimum distance between the cooktop and the cupboard above the hotplate must be at least 650mm A mm B mm C mm 650 50 min 30 min Fig 2 ...

Page 15: ...m entering the cabinet Fig 3 You do not need to fit the seal it comes fully installed by the factory Fig 5 Cooktop Benchtop Cooktop Benchtop Bracket Bracket Screw Screw Fig 3 Fig 4 Screw Bracket Screw hole Base Carefully lower the cooktop into the aperture hole that you have cut out Using the screws provided affix the 4 brackets to the underside of the cooktop as illustrated Fig 4 Adjust the brack...

Page 16: ...the value given on the appliance rating plate The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating plate The circuit breaker can be reached easily when the appliance is installed The power supply cord is in good working order A damaged cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service technician in order to avoid a hazard The electrical circuit for the appl...

Page 17: ...Supply The power supply should be connected in compliance with any relevant standards or a single pole circuit breaker according to the connection method shown in Fig 6 For a single phase installation using a 3 core cable not supplied the bridges supplied can be used to join the two live contacts and the two neutral contacts inside the terminal block Fig 6 ...

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Page 19: ...d let it heat up for 5 minutes at the maximum setting Place a saucepan filled half full with cold water on each zone as you burn it off Do not burn off more than one zone at a time Any odour or smoke can be disregarded safely ensure good ventilation See pages 21 22 for basic operation instructions NOTE The first few times the cooktop is used it may give off an acrid burning smell This is no cause ...

Page 20: ...particularly important that the bases of the pots and pans you are using are in good condition Getting Started Cont Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base Fig 8 Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth sits flat against the glass and is the same size as the cooking zone Always centre your pan on the cooking zone Fig 9 Always lift pans off the ceramic hob do not slide or they m...

Page 21: ...top Fig 11 All indicators will show 2 Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you want to use Fig 12 Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry 3 Touch the appropriate Heating Zone Selection control Fig 13 4 Select a heat setting by touching the or control Fig 14 Each cooking zone can be set from power level 1 to 9 IMPORTANT If you do not choose a h...

Page 22: ...Cont Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Beware of hot surfaces Do not touch The letter H will show which cooking zone is hot to touch Fig 18 It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature Residual Heat Warning After a cooking zone is switched off the letter H indicates that the temperature of the zone is still high enough to cause injury Fig 18 It will disappear when the surface...

Page 23: ...F control In an emergency you can always turn the cooktop off with the ON OFF control but the next time you want to use it you must unlock it first Over Temperature Protection The ceramic cooktop is equipped with a temperature sensor that monitors the temperature inside the cooktop When an excessive temperature is detected the cooktop will stop operation automatically It will only resume operating...

Page 24: ...e or controls Fig 20 The minute minder indicator will start flashing and will show in the timer display Hint Touch the or control of the timer once to decrease or increase the time by 1 minute Touch and hold the or control of the timer to decrease or increase the time by 10 minutes If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes the timer will automatically return to 0 4 To cancel touch the Timer control a...

Page 25: ...ll start immediately The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds Fig 28 5 When the timer expires the cooking zone will be switched off and the display will show NOTE The illuminated red dot next to the power level indicates that the respective zone is selected Fig 29 Setting the Timer to Turn More Than One Cooking Zone Off 1 If you have set a timer for...

Page 26: ...ge Take care when cooking to prevent liquids spilling onto the ceramic cooktop surface Food or liquid with a high sugar content may damage the cooktop if it comes into contact with the ceramic cooktop surface Wipe up any spillages imme diately however this may not prevent the cooktop surface from becoming damaged so take utmost care Searing Steak Follow the steps below to cook juicy flavoursome st...

Page 27: ...nts and equipment ready Stir frying should be quick If cooking large quantities cook the food in several smaller batches 3 Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil 4 Cook any meat first put it aside and keep warm 5 Stir fry the vegetables When they are hot but still crisp turn the cooking zone to a lower setting return the meat to the pan and add your sauce 6 Stir the ingredients gen...

Page 28: ...okware and the amount of food you are cooking Experiment with the ceramic cooktop to find the settings that best suit you Heat Setting Suitability 1 2 Delicate warming of small amounts of food Melting chocolate or butter Heating foods that burn quickly Gentle simmering Slow warming 3 4 Reheating Rapid simmering Cooking rice 5 6 Cooking pancakes 7 8 Sautéing Cooking pasta 9 Stir frying Searing Brin...

Page 29: ...he problem persists call a qualified technician or our after sales support centre The touch controls are unresponsive The controls are locked Unlock the controls see the section Safety Features The touch controls are difficult to operate There may be a slight film of water over the controls or you may be using the tip of your finger when touching the controls Make sure the touch control area is dr...

Page 30: ...eaning agents Never leave cleaning residue on the cooktop the glass may become stained GENERAL CAUTIONS Before cleaning the cooktop or carrying out any maintenance always unplug the appliance from the mains electricity supply Always allow the cooktop surface to cool before cleaning the cooktop You may find it easier to clean some deposits while the cooktop surface is still warm However wait until ...

Page 31: ...ible If left to cool on the glass they may be difficult to remove or even permanently damage the glass surface CAUTION Cut Hazard When the safety cover is retracted a palette knife or ceramic cooktop scraper is very sharp Use with extreme care and always store it safely and out of reach of children Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts Spill Overs on the Touch Controls 1 Switch the...

Page 32: ... sales support centre for advice Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself Our after sales support centre stocks the following spare parts for the STR SGC STIRLING Ceramic Cooktop To purchase a part call the centre on 1300 886 649 or email us at info tempo org Connecting Wire various Display Board Fixing Kit Junction Box Cover Glass Plate Schott Glass Hob Components 2x Hob Fixing Bracket Met...

Page 33: ... x 520 x 52 Cut out Dimensions A B mm 560 x 490 Responsible Disposal At the end of its working life do not throw the appliance out with your household rubbish Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and...

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Page 35: ...of repair some or all of your stored data may be lost We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process Please be assured though refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s str...

Page 36: ...k If you encounter problems with this product or if it fails to perform to your expectations make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 before returning it to the store for a refund For an electronic copy of this manual go to www stirlingappliances com au and download a copy Instruction Manual Revision Index Version No Issue Date Description V1 0 19 October 2016 Original r...

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