KUPPERSBERG TG 69 (01) PDF MANUAL

The exposed parts of the product will be heated during and after use; children should be kept away.

Do not place any object on the unit that children may reach.

Packaging materials may be dangerous for children. Keep packaging materials in a place that children may not reach and recycle them as per waste instructions.

If constant supervision may not be provided, children under age 8 shall be kept away from the unit.

This unit may be used by children over 8 years old and persons with lack of physical, hearing or mental abilities, or lack of experience and information, subject to guidance and supervision for safe utilization of the unit and recognition of the dangers.

Children should not play with the unit.

Cleaning and maintenance of the unit should not be conducted by the children without supervision.

This device is produced for domestic use only. It is not suitable for commercial or industrial use. It is dangerous and inappropriate to use it for any other purpose (e.g. heating a room).

WARNING: The equipment and its accessible parts are hot during use. Best care should be used to avoid contacting the heating elements.

WARNING: Cooking with vegetable oil or fat without required care may be dangerous and may cause fire. Do not attempt to extinguish any fire with water; close the circuit of the equipment and then cover the flame with a cover or flame blanket.

WARNING: Fire Danger: Do not store materials on the cooking surface.

The accessible parts may be hot during utilization.

Do not ever clean your hob by using steam cleaners.

The equipment is designed to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control.

Do not use the unit in circumstances affecting your judgment, such as being drunk or drugged.

Since your device has a grounding plug, your wall socket should also be of the grounding type.

Use utmost care to prevent your device’s electrical cable from touching hot areas.

Use care that the gas hose will be regulations in law institute stamped, not be laid through hot areas, and it should be checked with a soap bubble whether any gas leakage exists.

Use a clamp to tighten the gas hose after connecting it to the head of the hose. Control whether any gas leakage exists by using a soap bubble.

Note that the LPG hoods should have regulations in law institute stamp and 300 mmSS (30mbar) of outlet pressure.

Natural gas pressure is 200 mmSS (20mbar). Please consult the authorized service for conversion to natural gas or LPG.

Note: Usage of the gas baking products shall cause heat and steam formation at the places of existence. Be sure that your kitchen is well ventilated. Keep the natural ventilation outlets open or install a mechanical ventilation product (hood, aspirator).

Do not allow laying of the gas hose and electric cord from the heated part of the unit.

Keep any flaming, explosive and ignition materials from your device.

Do not change the place of your device when working and/or it is hot.

When you do not use your hob, close the feeding valve after making all switches to the “OFF” position.

Do not let your hob operate without supervision; control it frequently.

Take out the plug from the wall socket during handling, cleaning, or maintenance of the unit.

Do not ever attempt to remove the cable from the wall socket by handling the cable.

Do not touch or operate the unit when your hands or feet are wet.

For hobs supplied with glass: if the glass of your hob cracks and/or breaks, remove the device from the wall socket.

Do not heat closed cans and glass jars. The pressure which may occur in such containers may cause an explosion.

Since the edges of the product will be hot, do not place explosive or combustibles near the unit.

Do not place empty pans and containers on the operating hob eyes. The glass surface may be damaged.

No plastic and aluminum container is allowed over the unit since it might be hot.

This device is subject to 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) as per the applicable directives of Europe. This symbol indicates that the unit should not be disposed of as domestic waste; rather, it should be returned to an electronic wastes collection center. The disposal of the product should be conducted as per the local environmental legislation.

Old and useless equipment should not be thrown into a waste container directly. There may be some parts allowing re-use. You should take your unit to a collection center to ensure electronic parts will be recycled.

All packaging materials are recyclable. To contribute to environmental protection, place the packaging material wastes in recycling bins.

Make sure that you remove all packaging materials before using the unit.

When you remove the hob from the package, make sure that the hob and/or the cable is full and undamaged, and no impact was put at the bottom of the device; otherwise, consult your seller.

Any and all works on the gas equipment and systems should be conducted by competent and authorized persons.

Do not use flame. Do not smoke.

Do not operate the switch of any electrical device. Do not use a fixed or mobile phone.

Close all valves on the gas products and gas counters.

Open the doors and windows.

Go out of the house if you still smell gas.

Warn the neighbors.

Call the fire service. Use a phone outside the home.

Do not enter the house until you will be notified that it is safe.

Pre-Installation Warnings

ATTENTION: Before installation, check that the gas type and gas pressure stated under the product fit those of your home.

When the unit is taken off its packaging, make sure that it is strong, not bent, and has no fault at all. In the event of any doubt, consult the dealer.

Cut off the electric connection of the unit from the main switch during installation.

Installation Location and Counter Requirements

This equipment should be mounted in well-ventilated places and as per the regulations in force.

Your hob is designed to be installed on standard counters.

The materials used on the surface and the link partitions under the counter should be resistant against a minimum of 100°C.

A safe distance should be left between the hob and the counter walls.

The hole to be provided for the hob on the counter should be as per the figure in the manual.

The distance between the hob sole and the partition should be at least 25 mm.

The distance between the cooktop and another device (e.g., kitchen hood) shall not be less than 700 mm.

If a 60 cm hob is placed on a built-in oven without any cooling system, it is recommended to leave a 300 cm2 ventilation hole to ensure air circulation. If a 75 or 90 cm cook-top is placed, the oven must have a cooling fan.

There must be 200 cm of space at the side wall off the cabinet of the hob.

Ventilation and Release of Burnt Gases

The air required for burning is taken from the environment of the hob, and the burnt gases are released to the environment. Proper ventilation should be maintained for safe operation.

Burnt gases should be discharged outside by the hood with a flume.

If no kitchen hood is used, an electrical ventilator should be used with a guaranteed capacity to discharge 3-5 times the kitchen air, installed at the wall or window.

Ventilation opening requirements based on room volume:

Fixing the Hob to the Counter

To prevent insertion of foreign materials and liquids between the hob and the counter, attach the adhesive band/gasket on the counter hole without any overlapping before installation.

Place the hob on the counter hole to center the installation hole.

Secure the unit on the counter by using the installation sheet and screws.

Electric connection should be conducted by a competent and authorized person.

The electric cable of your hob should not be laid in hot regions.

If the power cable is damaged, it must be changed with a special cable supplied by a special cable agency or an authorized service dealer.

No reducer, adapter, or switch should be used for electrical connection as it may cause excessive heat and fire.

Plug the electric cable into a grounded wall socket. The manufacturer hereby declares that it will be released from all liability in the event of any failure in this issue.

The supply data of the electric network should be suitable with the data on the type label of the unit.

These instructions are for specialist personnel with required competence. All gas-related works should be conducted when the electric connection is cut.

The value plate on the hob indicates the gas type intended for use. Connection to the main gas course or gas type shall be realized after controlling the adjustment as per the gas type.

Use only piping, gaskets, or stamp as per the applicable national standards.

If the unit will be connected to a flexible hose, the length of the hose shall not exceed 120 cm.

Before starting works related to gas installation, please cut the gas supply.

Make the connection so that no pressure will be applied on the connection records and piping. Make sure that the pipe will not cause any clogging or contact with sharp corners.

Note that the gas hose will not be laid through hot areas.

NOTE: Replace the gas hose of your hob every 4 to 5 years even if it is undamaged.

NOTE: Check for any gas leakage after the connection with soap and water. Do not ever use flame.

Make sure that no additional weight is applied to the gas hose.

Apply the following order for installation:

1. In order: male adaptor cylindrical, gasket, female gas adaptor, conical-cylindrical or cylindrical components.

2. Tighten the connection place with keys so that the pipes will be in the proper position.

3. Attach the C coupling to the main gas source by using a hard copper pipe or flexible steel pipe.

WARNING: Final check whether any leakage exists at the pipes with a soap solution, and do not ever use flame.

These instructions are for specialist personnel with required competence. All gas-related works should be conducted when the electric connection is cut.

To convert the hob, remove the burner plates and flame circles. Replace the injectors with those of suitable diameters as defined in the user’s manual.

To access the valve setting screw, remove the hob switches and rubber seals. Use a plain tip screwdriver.

To set the low flame level, turn the gas setting screw on the valve to have minimum gas setting flow. Do this setting after installing the burner components, lighting the burner, and bringing the switch setting to minimum.

The flow setting screw should be tightened in LPG conversions. It should be released for conversion from LPG to natural gas.

After conversion, complete the transaction by connecting the rubber seals and switches in the same order.

Firing the Burner (Manual Ignition)

If your hob does not have a built-in lighter or during a blackout, place a naked flame over the burner and push the switch to bring it to the desired position with a counter-clockwise movement. Gas adjustment should be between maximum and minimum levels. To close the burner, turn the switch clockwise until it reaches the “off” position.

Models Equipped with Lighter Switch (Automatic Ignition)

To light one of the burners, press the switch down and bring the switch to the maximum position. When it burns, the flame is adjusted to the desired intensity with the switch.

If the flame goes out when you release the switch, you should repeat the above process. But this time, press the switch and hold for about 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not use the burning system for more than 15 seconds. If the burner will not light within such time or if the flame is cut for any reason whatsoever, repeat the burning process after waiting for 1 minute.

Flame Failure Device (FFD)

All burners on your hob are equipped with a Flame Failure Device system against flame extinguishing risk (water flow, wind, etc.). When the flame goes out while the burner switch is open, this system will prevent the cutting of gas supplied to the burner. If the burning of the burner is cut due to safety, repeat the burning operation by switching the burner switch to the off position.

Proper Operation

To ensure the hob operates properly, the grills and burner components should be properly positioned. Make sure that the flame of your burner is blue and works quietly. If the burner burns with a yellow color or is noisy, make sure that all burners fit properly. If the flame color does not change to blue, apply to the authorized service.

Warnings

Before using the electrical plate, the plate should be elevated to the maximum level and rested for 5 minutes without putting any container on it. It is OK if any smell or smoke rises from the plate; such effects will disappear after starting normal use.

After this first use, do not operate the electrical plate without any container on it.

Use containers with bottoms that are thick and suitable for the plate size. Never use smaller sole containers.

Pay attention that no liquid and wet containers will be placed on the plate.

Avoid any contact of any vinegar, salt, lemon juice, etc., with the plate. Do not use any spatula and similar sharp objects in cleaning of joints between the glass and metal surfaces or aluminum parts on the hob.

Basic Settings

The electrical plate is managed with a power control switch with which you may select the proper power for the food you will cook. The settings are: 0 (Off), 1, 2, 3.

Turning on the Plate

Bring the control switch to the proper position by turning it to the right or left according to the cooking type, food quantity, and using the below scheme. The red warning light will be on when the switch is set to any value other than the off position.

The positions recommended are for guiding purposes only. The power should be increased in the following situations:

– In the event of cooking by using plenty of liquid

– In big portions

– With cooking under lidless containers

To close the plate

Bring the control switch to the 0 position. The warning light will go off.

Using the Right Burner and Pan

The pan diameter and the burner power should match in order to efficiently use it. Select the proper pan diameter and volume in order to define the proper burner.

Usage of grills and recommendations

The pan grills on the hob are designed for safe use. Please make sure that the grills are placed properly and their plastic legs fit well.

Do not use pans with deformed soles which may cause instability on the grills.

Do not cook with pans without a lid or with semi-closed lids to avoid energy loss.

Do not place containers directly on the burner covers; use the grill always.

Place the cooking pan on the burner evenly. Containers placed inappropriately may be tipped. Do not place large containers at the side of the switches as the switches may be damaged. Do not place the pans on the grills harshly.

Pay attention that the burner place will not have any impact. And do not place heavy objects on the tray.

Do not heat pans when empty. The pan sole may be deformed, and the heat on the sole may damage the burner table surface.

Cold liquids should not be thrown on the glass surface or burners when the surface is hot.

Do not place sharp objects on the hob.

Do not use pans that transfer excessive heat to the bottom surface directly.

In the event of any fire, do not attempt to extinguish the flames with water. Close the electric circuit of the hob and use a material like a flame blanket to cut the flame.

This device should not be operated with a timer or a remote control.

Use flat-soled pans on the hob. In this manner, thermal energy shall be used to the maximum. It is recommended not to use concave pans.

Use pans with proper diameters. Do not use smaller pans in the diameter of the burner. When small pans are used, it may cause overflowing and reduce the efficiency of the hob.

Use dry-soled pans on the burner. Do not place the cover of the pan, and especially wet ones, on the burner.

It is recommended to set the maximum level at the beginning of the cooking process and to use intervals and burning levels as per the characteristic and quantity of the foods to be cooked.

Please comply with the following rules before cleaning and maintenance:

Close the unit for safety purposes. If your device is set to natural gas, close the valve. For LPG hobs, close the hood.

Take out the plug of your unit from the wall socket.

If the hob is hot, wait until it has cooled.

In order to avoid any damage to the burning system, do not use the burning system when the burners are not installed.

Do not take out the control switches in any manner during cleaning.

Glass Hob and Stainless Surfaces

To use the glass hob and grills for longer periods, you need to clean them with appropriate cleaning agents at certain intervals.

Cleaning on stainless surfaces should be conducted in accordance with the steel surfaces, and the surface should be dried preferably with a soft leather part.

You need to clean your glass hob and its grills with suitable cleaning agents in order to use it for a longer period. It should be cleaned with suitable cleaners for stains and oil.

Harsh cleaning agents, stain removers and detergents, wire wool, and sponge should not be used.

Do not allow heating of empty pans as the heat accumulated at the bottom may damage the glass surface.

No cold liquid should be poured on the glass surface or the burners when they are hot. The glass may crack due to thermal shock.

Clean the hob regularly after waiting for it to cool after each use in order to keep your hob in the best manner.

Enamel Parts

All enamel parts are cleaned by using water with soap and suitable detergents. The hob should be dried thoroughly after the process.

Pan Supports

Enamel grills may be washed in the dishwasher.

Burners

The burners, consisting of two parts, may be cleaned by using detergent. The burners should be dried after the cleaning process and placed in their places delicately.

In electronic ignition models, the electrode should be kept clean at all times.

In safety valve models, the valve should be cleaned for failsafe operation.

After completion of the process, the burners should be placed in their placement to their places.

After cleaning the thermo-coupled plug and safety system, clean it to place burners in a suitable manner.

Wash the upper burning heads at certain intervals with water and clean and dry the gas channels with a brush. Pay attention to installing the burning heads on their places.

When you clean the burner, do not use acid, thinner, benzene, or similar chemicals.

Faults may be solved easily sometimes. Before calling for technical service, read the following chart.