OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Gas Hob
EN (AU) (NZ)
HG8954MGDx - HG9ADE3A
3Pictograms used ........................................
4Safety ..........................................................
7Safe use .......................................................
8Description .................................................
8Control knob ................................................
9Use ..............................................................
9Pans .............................................................
9Suitable cookware .......................................
10Wok ring and simmer grid ...........................
10Pan support .................................................
10Burner ..........................................................
11Wok burner position .....................................
12Operation ....................................................
12Ignition and adjustment ...............................
12Timer ............................................................
14Maintenance ...............................................
14Daily cleaning ..............................................
15Faults ..........................................................
15General ........................................................
17Installation ..................................................
17Safety regulations ......................................
19Preparations for installation .........................
19Built-in ..........................................................
20Gas connection ............................................
21Connecting & testing ...................................
22Environmental aspects ..............................
22Disposal of the appliance and packaging ....
Contents
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning – general danger
GAS CONNECTION!
Warning – gas connection
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning – danger of electric shock
HOT SURFACE!
Warning – danger of hot surface
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning – danger of fire
It is important that you carefully read the instructions.
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Pictograms used
WARNING!
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
General
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting
from failure to follow the safety instructions and warnings.
Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect fitting, or incorrect
use is not covered by the warranty.
WARNING!
Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away.
DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surfaces.
NOTE!
CAUTION! The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING: Cooking with fat or oil on a hob without supervision
can be dangerous and can lead to a fire.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the
appliance off and then cover the flames with for example a lid or
a fire blanket.
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Safety
WARNING!
Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking
appliance or indicated by the appliance manufacturer in the
instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the
appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
• If a drawer underneath the appliance is permitted (see the
installation instructions), without an intermediate bottom, this
should not be used to store highly flammable objects/materials.
Ensure that there is adequate clearance of a few centimetres
between the bottom of the hob and the contents of any drawers.
• Do not use or store flammable materials in the appliance storage
drawer or near this appliance.
• The hob is only to be used for the preparation of food.
• Do not use this appliance as a space heater.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
• Never open the casing of the appliance.
• Never use a steam cleaner for cleaning the appliance.
Only clean the appliance when switched off. The steam of a
steam cleaner could reach the conducting parts and cause
an electrical short.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in
operation.
WARNING!
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Ceramic glass plate broken
• Shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating element
and isolate the appliance from the power supply.
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Safety
• Do not touch the appliance surface.
• Do not use the appliance.
WARNING!
The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understands the hazards involved.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the appliance unless
supervised.
WARNING!
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional
ventilation, for example opening of a window, or more effective
ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical
ventilation where present.
• The burner components are hot during and immediately after use.
Do not touch them, and avoid contact with non-heat resistant
materials.
• The distance between the pan and a knob or non-heat resistant
wall should always be greater than one centimetre. In case of
smaller distances, the high temperature may cause the knobs or
wall to discolour and/or deform.
• Do not use large pots or heavy weights which can bend the pan
support or deflect flame onto the hotplate.
• Locate pan centrally over the burner so that it is stable and does
not overhang the appliance.
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Safety
Safe use
• Do not keep objects that children might find interesting in cupboards above or behind the
appliance.
• The cooking zones/burners heat up during use and stay hot for a while afterwards. Keep young
children away from the hob during and immediately after cooking.
• Never flambé under a cooker hood. The high flames can cause a fire, even if the cooker hood
is switched off.
• Do not warm closed tins on the hob. There will be a build-up of pressure that will cause tins to
explode. You might get injured or scalded.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or something similar. If the appliance is still hot or is
switched on, there is a risk of fire.
• Do not use the appliance as a worktop. The appliance may accidentally be switched on or still
be hot, which means objects could melt, become hot or catch fire.
• Do not use the appliance in temperatures below 5 °C.
• The appliance should not be placed or used outdoors.
• When you use the hob for the first time you will notice a “new smell”. Don’t worry, this is normal.
If the kitchen is well ventilated, the smell will soon disappear.
• The ceramic top is extremely strong, but not unbreakable. For example, a spice jar or sharp
utensil falling on it could cause it to break.
• Never immerse hot burner caps and pan supports in cold water. The rapid cooling can damage
the enamel.
• Always use the pan supports and suitable cookware.
• Always place the pan on the pan support. Placing the pan directly on the burner cap can result
in dangerous situations.
• Aluminium trays or foil are not suitable as cooking utensils. They can burn into the burner caps
and pan supports.
• The hob can only function effectively if the burner components have been assembled using the
guide ridges. Ensure that the pan supports lie properly against each other and flat on the drip
tray. Only then can the pans be positioned stably.
• Keep oven gloves or oven cloths away from the flame.
• Do not use griddle plates or baking plates.
• Clean the burner parts regularly for safe and correct operation of the burners.
• Missing rubber feet from the pan supports can cause scratches on the drip tray or poor
combustion of the burner. If the rubber feet are missing, please contact our service department.
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Safety
Control knob
1. Rapid burner
2. Semi-rapid burner
3. Simmer burner
4. Wok burner
5. Pan support
6. Glass top
7. Timer
8. Emergency stop
9. Wok selector ring
10. Control knob
11. Zone indication
12. 0 position
13. High setting
14. Low setting
15. Wok setting (wok burner)
16. Roasting setting (wok burner)
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Description
Pans
Always ensure that the flames remain under the pan. A lot of energy is lost when flames burn around
the outside of the pan. The handles could also become too hot.
wrong
right
Min. 1 cm
WARNING!
The distance between the pan and a knob or non-heat resistant wall
should always be greater than one centimetre. In case of smaller
distances, the high temperature may cause the knobs or wall to
discolour and/or deform.
Suitable cookware
Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cookware must not protrude over the edge of the
hob. Never use small cookware on large burners. The flames must not touch the sides of the cookware.
Refer to the table.
Maximum pan bottom
diameter
Minimum pan bottom diameterBurner
30 cm18 cmWok burner
26 cm16 cmRapid burner
22 cm14 cmSemi-rapid burner
22 cm12 cmSimmer burner
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Use
Wok ring and simmer grid
Small pan support + simmer gridLarge pan support + wok ring
The wok ring for use with the wok burner supplied or obtainable as an accessory provides extra
stability for woks with a round base.
The small pan grid-supplied or obtainable as an accessory makes it possible to use very small pans.
CAUTION!
Only use the lowest power setting when using the simmer grid on the wok burner. The simmer
grid may discolour when used on a wok burner with a medium or high power setting.
Only use the wok ring on the large pan support in combination with a (round-based) wok. The
wok ring may discolour if using a wok with a flat bottom.
Pan support
Place the pan support vertically, without sliding it over the glass top. Use the positioning notches to
position the pan support on the glass top.
Burner
Use the leads (1) to put together the burner parts.
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Use
Wok burner position
position distributor position rings side view
Place the wok burner in the correct way. Placing the wok burner parts incorrectly can result in a
poorly functioning burner.
1. Place the burner distributor (2) in the burner housing (1).
2. Use the positioning notches to place the inner ring (3) on the burner distributor (2) .
3. Use the positioning notches to place the outer ring (4) on the burner distributor (2) .
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Use
Ignition and adjustment
The burner is fully adjustable between high and low settings.
1. Press the control knob and turn it anticlockwise. The burner will ignite.
2. Keep the control knob fully depressed for at least 3 seconds between high and low settings.
The thermocouple safety pilot has been activated.
3. If desired, turn the wok selector ring to the roasting setting (5). The inner ring (wok setting) will
switch off and the outer ring (roasting setting) will switch on.
4. The wok burner will switch automatically to the wok setting if the control knob of the wok burner
is set to 0.
NOTE!
It is possible to switch between wok setting and roasting setting and back during cooking.
If the control knob is in the off setting (0-setting) the selector ring cannot be changed to the
roasting setting. Always turn this knob back completely to 0.
Timer
The Timer function can switch off 1 or more burners automatically.
1. Using the timer button (2) select the burner that you wish to turn off
automatically. Press the timer button repeatedly until the timer
display above the control knob of the selected burner flashes "00"
(4).
2. Use the + and - buttons (1) to set the cooking time (maximum 6
hours). Pressing the button shortly increases the time by 1 minute;
pressing longer (3 seconds) increases the time by 10 minutes.
Staring from 1 hour the display (4) will show "1h" and will then
alternate between the number of hours and minutes. In the final
minute, the time in the display (4) will count down in seconds to
"00". When the set time has expired you will hear a beep. The timer
operated burner will switch off.
3. Press the timer button (2) to turn off the beep.
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Operation
NOTE!
The timer does not keep the dish at the desired temperature, you can regulate this using the
control knob.
Kitchen timer
Set the timer in the same way as the timer function, however, for a burner you're not using. When
the set time has expired you will hear a beep. Press the selection button (2) to turn off the beep.
NOTE!
The burner is not switched off automatically.
Cooking time display
To monitor the cooking process you can set 'display cooking time'.
1. Using the timer button (2) select the burner that you wish to turn off automatically. Press the timer
button repeatedly until the timer display above the control knob of the selected burner flashes
"00" (4).
2. Do not set a time, but wait for 5 seconds. The timer will start to run.
Emergency stop
Press the emergency stop button (3) to switch off all burners in one go.
Switching off one or more timers
1. Using the timer button select the burner for which you wish to turn off the timer function.
2. Press the timer button again and keep it depressed for at least 3 seconds. The burner's timer
function will be switched off.
If you want all timer functions to be switched off in one go, depress the timer button for at least 3
seconds.
Switching off beep
1. The signals that sound (when touching buttons) can be switched on or off.
2. Press the emergency stop button until you hear a long beep.
3. Press the + and - button of the timer simultaneously (within 5 seconds).
A long beep indicates that the sound signals have been switched on or off.
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Operation
Daily cleaning
Regular maintenance after use prevents spilt food from setting too long and creating stubborn stains.
Use a mild detergent for this.
First clean the control knobs, burners and pan support and only then the drip tray or glass cover.
This prevents the drip tray or glass cover to becoming dirty again after cleaning.
NOTE!
• Burner parts should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
• Dishwasher detergents can corrode burner parts!
Stubborn stains
Persistent stains can best be removed with a fluid detergent or a plastic scouring sponge. Never
use scouring powder, scouring pads, sharp objects or aggressive cleaning products.
Persistent stains on the glass cover
Clean the glass cover with a special cleaning product for ceramic hobs. Water stains or limescale
are best cleaned using cleaning vinegar.
NOTE!
• Never use abrasives. These leave scratches in which dirt and limescale can accumulate.
• Never use anything sharp such as steel wool or scourers.
Persistent stains on the stainless steel (drip trays)
Persistent stains on stainless steel are best removed with a special stainless steel cleaning product.
Always wipe with the structure of the steel to prevent scraping away the protective layer (damage
caused in this way does not fall under the guarantee!) The surface of stainless steel drip trays can
discolour slightly over time.
Brass wok burner parts
Some wok burner parts are made of brass. It is not unusual to see a change in the colour of the
brass as a result of the high temperatures involved in wok use.
TIP!
Consult the website for additional maintenance and cleaning instructions!
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Maintenance
General
NOTE!
If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch off the hob immediately, unplug the
hob, and close off the gas supply.
Then contact the Service Department.
Troubleshooting table
If your hob does not work properly, it does not always mean that it is defective. Make sure to check
the points mentioned below in the table, or visit our website for more information.
SolutionPossible causeSymptom
Turn off the main gas supply valve.
Contact your installer.
The appliance connection is
leaking.
There is a smell of gas near
the appliance.
Contact your installer.The electrical connection is
not correct.
The burner does not ignite.
Replace the fuse or switch on the fuse
again in the fuse box.
Fuse defective/fuse switched
off in fuse cupboard.
Clean/dry the spark plug.Spark plug (1) dirty/damp.
Use the centring notches to put the
burner parts together.
Burner parts not placed
correctly.
Clean/dry the burner parts. Make sure
that the outflow holes are open.
Burner parts dirty/damp.
Open the main gas valve.Main gas supply valve
closed.
Consult you gas supplier.Fault in gas mains.
Connect a new gas bottle or have the
tank refilled.
Gas bottle or tank is empty.
Check whether the gas used is suitable
for the appliance. Contact your installer
if it is not correct.
The wrong type of gas used.
Use the centring notches to put the
burner parts together.
Burner parts not placed
correctly.
The burner does not burn
evenly.
Clean/dry the burner parts. Make sure
that the outflow holes are open.
Burner parts dirty/damp.
Check whether the gas used is suitable
for the appliance. Contact your installer
if it is not correct.
The wrong type of gas used.
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Faults
SolutionPossible causeSymptom
Keep the control knob fully depressed
for at least 3 seconds between high
and low settings. This can take longer
the first time because of the gas
supply.
The control knob has not
been depressed long or
deep enough (at least 3
seconds).
Burner extinguishes after
igniting.
Clean/dry the thermocouple.Thermocouple (2) is dirty.
Ensure that there is nothing on the
buttons. Ensure that the buttons are
clean and there is no water on them.
There is an object, water or
dirt on the buttons.
Button used for too long.
Timer indicates error code
F0 – F6 (if present).
Contact the technician if the error code
does not disappear.
Close the gas main switch and pull the
plug out of the socket. Contact your
installer.
Ceramic glass plate broken
Please note! Do not throw a broken
ceramic glass plate in the glass
recycling bin but take this to the
Municipality's waste recycling centre.
Contact the service department.Other error codes.
Table continued from last page
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Faults
Safety regulations
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Installation, maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by professionals who are authorized
by the manufacturer, as failure to do so will void the warranty.
• Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (voltage, frequency, nature of
the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
• The voltage, frequency, power, type of gas and the country for which the appliance has been
designed are shown on the appliance rating plate.
• Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee that
original parts meet safety requirements.
• The walls and the worktop surrounding the appliance must be heat resistant up to at least 105 °C.
• Duplicate rating plates should be attached to an adjacent surface, such as a cupboard door.
• The appliance is not suitable for installation and operation with aftermarket lids or covers fitted.
• Please contact the service department if installation or operational faults occur during installation.
• The worktop into which the hob is fitted should be flat.
Electrical connection
• This appliance must be earthed.
• The electrical connection must comply with national and local regulations.
• The wall plug socket and plug should always be accessible.
• If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with other means for
disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full
disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the means for disconnection must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. Using an omnipolar switch
with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the supply cable will fulfil this requirement.
• The connection cable must hang freely and should not be fed through a drawer.
• Do not use an adapter or an extension lead to connect the device to the electrical mains. Safe
use of the device cannot be guaranteed with these accessories.
• Use a (flexible) cable that is flame retardant made from PVC suitable for 300/500V in a 0…70 ºC
environment.
• Means providing full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions must be incorporated
in the fixed wiring in accordance with AS/NZS 3000.
Gas connection
• Gas connection 1/2" ISO 228 / ISO 7-1
• The gas connection must comply with national and local regulations. See appliance label for
technical gas data.
• This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed
and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
• We recommend that the gas hob be connected by means of a fixed pipe. Connection using a
specially designed safety hose is also permitted.
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Installation
• A safety hose may not be bent and must not come into contact with moving parts of kitchen
units.
• The connection point for the appliance must always be placed in an easily accessible position.
• When the appliance is connected with a hose assembly, the supply point shall be accessible
with the appliance installed.
• The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe as specified in AS/NZS5601 - current edition.
• The hotplate can be connected with a Flexible Hose, which complies with AS/NZS 1869, 10 mm
ID, class B or D, no more than 1.2 m long and in accordance with AS/NZS5601 - current edition.
Ensure that the Hose does not contact the hot surfaces of the hotplate, oven, dishwasher or
other appliance that may be installed underneath or next to the hotplate.
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Preparations for installation
Free space around the appliance
Rangehoods and exhaust fans shall be
installed in accordance with manufacturers
instructions.
For an overhead exhaust fan A>800 mm!
D (mm)C (mm)B (mm)A (mm)
min. 120min. 450min. 900min. 650
Accessibility
Accessibility
Oven
Built-in
Appliance dimensions
Cut-out in the worktop
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Installation
Sealing tape
Countertop
Sealing tape (S)
Sealing tape (S)
Hob
Stainless steel drip tray
Glass drip tray
Install the appliance in the worktop
Gas connection
metal safety hose
The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe
as specified in AS/NZS 5601.1 current edition.
Fitting of appliance regulator for Natural gas
or test point adaptor for LPG.
Check and set the gas pressure with
appliance operating!
WokLargeNormalSimmer
1121
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Installation
Gas pressure
(kPa)
Burner rate
(MJ/h)
Adj. screw
(mm)
Injector
burner (mm)
BurnerGas
1.04.000.450.90SimmerNatural gas (NG)
6.800.601.20Normal
8.700.651.35Large
20.000.601.20 + 0.66Wok (outer)
8.700.602.10 + 0.66Wok (inner)
2.753.000.260.48SimmerULPG
5.800.300.66Normal
7.500.360.77Large
15.400.341.00 + 0.40Wok (outer)
7.500.340.63 + 0.40Wok (inner)
Connecting & testing
WARNING!
Check if connections are gastight.
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Installation
Disposal of the appliance and packaging
Sustainable materials have been used during manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must
be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information
about how to do this.
The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:
• cardboard;
• polyethylene film (PE);
• CFC-free polystyrene (PS rigid foam).
Dispose of these materials in a responsible manner and in accordance with government regulations.
The product has been marked with a crossed-out dustbin symbol to
remind you of the obligation to dispose of electrical household
appliances separately. This means that the appliance may not be
included with normal domestic refuse at the end of its service life. The
appliance must be taken to a special municipal centre for separated
waste collection or to a dealer providing this service.
Separate collection of household appliances helps to prevent any
potential negative impact on the environment and on human health
caused by improper disposal. It ensures that the materials of which the
appliance is composed can be recovered to obtain significant savings
in energy and raw materials.
NOTE!
Please note! Do not throw a broken ceramic glass plate in the glass recycling bin but take this
to the Municipality's waste recycling centre.
Declaration of conformity
We hereby declare that our products satisfy the applicable European
directives, orders and regulations, as well as the requirements stated
in the referenced standards.
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Environmental aspects
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Your notes
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