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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

• lmmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.

Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• lf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING:

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT

FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully.

Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This
may void the warranty.

Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.

Please ensure that this product is properly grounded.

The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain
for local inspector's use and for future reference.

The electrical plug should always be accessible

Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes, the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSIZ223.1 - Iatest edition. Electrical installation must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition and/or local codes. IN CANADA:
Installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CGA-B149.1 National Gas
Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code and/or local codes.
Electrical installation must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or local codes.

Installation of any gas-fired equipment should be made by a Iicensed plumber. A manual
gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the appliance in the gas
stream for safety and ease of service.

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• USERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• INSTALLATION ADVICE

Model  

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Summary of Contents for VEGCT424F Series

Page 1: ...nces Please ensure that this product is properly grounded The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector s use and for future reference The electrical plug should always be accessible Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 Iatest edition Electrical installation must be in acc...

Page 2: ...e this booklet carefully It may be useful in future either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise relating to its operation This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed for that is for cooking foodstuffs Any other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the ev...

Page 3: ...arts Keep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use After use ensure that the knobs are in position OFF and close the main gas delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve In case of difficulty in the gas valves operation call Service Before any cleaning or maintenance switch off the electricity to the cooktop Risk of fire Do not leave inflammable material on the cooktop Make sure that the ...

Page 4: ...ic gas lighting device is incorporated into the knobs The appliance has a safety valve system fitted the flow of gas will be stopped if and when the flame should accidentally go out CAUTION If the burner is accidentally extinguished turn the gas off at the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to relight CAUTION Gas cooktops produce heat and humidity in the environment in which...

Page 5: ...ing adjustments can be achieved by positioning the indicator between the maximum and minimum aperture positions and never between the maximum aperture and OFF positions N B When the cooktop is not being used set the gas knobs to their OFF posi tions and also close the gas shut off valve placed on the main gas supply line using the gas cooktop LIGHTING GAS BURNERS with safety valve device In order ...

Page 6: ...or with a chamois leather For difficult dirt use a specific non abrasive product available commercially or a little hot vinegar Note regular use could cause discolouring around the burners because of the high flame temperature CONTROL KNOBS The control knobs may be removed for cleaning but care should be taken not to damage remove the seal fitted below the knobs BURNERS AND GRIDS These parts can b...

Page 7: ...T fig 3 1 next to each burner is always clean to ensure correct operation of the safety valves Both the probe and ignition plug must be very carefully cleaned Both the probe and ignition plug must be very carefully cleaned CORRECT POSITION OF TRIPLE RING BURNER The triple ring burner must be correctly positioned see fig 3 3 the burner rib must be fitted in their housing as shown by the arrow The b...

Page 8: ...t alteration services or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Consult a qualified installer service agent or the gas supplier INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION Screwdriver Wrench T handle wrench Tape measure Angled hexagon key Pencil Adjustable pliers Adjustable wrench ...

Page 9: ...iance before servicing 9 When removing appliance for cleaning and or service A Shut off gas at main supply B Disconnect AC power supply C Disconnect gas line to the inlet pipe D Carefully lift appliance out of cabinet cutout CAUTION Use care in handling 10 Electrical Requirement Electrical installation should comply with national and local codes 11 Air Supply and Ventilation The installer must ref...

Page 10: ...Fig 4 2b 22 53 64 580 mm 19 11 16 500 mm 2 9 16 65 mm 18 7 8 480 mm 2 9 16 65 mm 24 610 mm 22 1 64 560 mm CUT OUT CUT OUT min 4 102 mm from cut out 19 11 16 500 mm 2 5 32 55 mm 2 5 32 55 mm 2 9 16 65 mm 18 7 8 480 mm 2 9 16 65 mm 24 610 mm 22 1 64 560 mm CUT OUT CUT OUT min 20 508 mm from cut out 19 11 16 500 mm 2 5 32 55 mm 2 5 32 55 mm Fig 4 1a Fig 4 1b Fig 4 1c COOKTOP DIMENSIONS BOX DIMENSIONS...

Page 11: ...e front of the countertop and also between the back side of the cooktop and the back of the countertop Important Base cabinet construction must allow for size of cooktop cutout Gas line opening Wall anywhere 11 51 64 300 mm below underside of countertop Cabinet floor anywhere 3 5 16 84 2 mm from the rear wall Grounded outlet the electric cord with 3 prong ground plug has a length of 48 122 mm Grou...

Page 12: ... fluctuate with local demand The regulator supplied with this cooktop must be installed before any gas connections are made Use supplied pressure regulator only gas connection Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA or UL approved gas supply line Install a shut off valve Securely tighten all gas connec tions If connected to LP have a quali fied person make sure gas pres sure does not exceed 14 water column...

Page 13: ... not to damage the thread STEP 2 Mount the extension pipe to the elbow connection interposing the gasket supplied and tighten by using a wrench When tightening keep the elbow connection firm i e by using an adjustable pliers or an adjustable wrench pay attention not to damage the thread STEP 3 Mount the 3 8 NPT conical male connector to the pressure regulator and tighten by using a wrench Do not o...

Page 14: ...G cylindrical ISO 228 1 female 3 8 NPT conical male 3 8 NPT female 3 8 NPT female WARNING check the right positioning of the gas regulator The arrow on the back of the gas regulator must be oriented toward the connector Arrow Gasket Extension pipe female pipe fitting Gasket 1 2 G cylindrical ISO 228 1 female 1 2 G cylindrical ISO 228 1 male Gasket Extension pipe Extension pipe female pipe fitting ...

Page 15: ...amount a step down regulator will be required e The appliance its individual shut off valve and pressure regulator must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of 1 2 PSI 3 5 kPa f The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of...

Page 16: ...o the cooktop All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so cooktop will be level and in line Use joint compounds and gaskets that are resistant to action of natural or propane gas on all male pipe threads Do not over tighten gas fitting when attaching to pressure regulator Over tightening may crack regulator 5 Leak Testing IMPORTANT Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted...

Page 17: ...top has been disconnected and then connected again to the gas supply line repeat the operations indicated in paragraph 5 Leak Testing at page 16 OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED WHEN SUBSTITUTING THE INJECTORS Remove the gratings the burner covers and the knobs Using a wrench substitute the nozzle injectors J figs 5 6a 5 6b with those most suitable for the kind of gas for which it is to be used The burn...

Page 18: ...ound method For your personal safety this cooktop must be grounded This cooktop is equipped with a 3 prong ground plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition or Canadian Electrical Code CSA and local codes and ordinances If a mating outlet is not availab...

Page 19: ...19 Wiring diagram key A Ignition coil PA Ignition switches group M Terminal block CA Igniter Fig 6 2 A N L PA M CA CA CA CA WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 20: ...transcription errors in the present booklet The manufacturer reserves the right to make all modifications to its products deemed necessary for manufacture or commercial reasons at any moment and without prior notice without jeopardising the essential functional and safety characteristics of the appliances ...

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