Stirling STR-GH, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...N13275 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL STR GH PRODUCT CODE 49187 05 2015 Model Number STR GH Gas Cooktop IM Version No V1 5 Issue Date 01 July 2015 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: ...STR GH PRODUCT CODE 49187 05 2015 Contents 02 Welcome 04 Warranty Details 05 General Safety Instructions 08 Product Overview 10 Installation 19 Instructions 21 FAQs Troubleshooting Guide 22 Other Useful Information 27 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice ...

Page 4: ... for parts and labour The benefits conferred by this warranty are 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 compen...

Page 5: ...hen the equipment is in use Do not touch the cooktop components base burners caps enamelled trivets when hot We recommend using oven gloves when handling cookware Fire hazard Never leave items on top of the cooktop as this can be a fire hazard when switched on In case of a fire never try to extinguish it with water Switch off the burner and cover the flame s with a lid or fire blanket Explosion ha...

Page 6: ...nstructions are not intended to cover every possible condition and situation As with any electrical household appliance use common sense and caution when installing operating and maintaining the cooktop Power cord Do not allow the power cord to come into contact with areas on the cooktop that get hot Check the cord regularly for damage Do not use the appliance if the cord or any other part of the ...

Page 7: ...ld cause a fire hazard Cleaning precautions Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning if your setup allows and the plug is accessible Do not immerse the appliance or power cord in water or any other liquid Do not use steam cleaning equipment for cleaning the cooktop Disconnect Do not disconnect the appliance with wet hands Grip by the plug do not pull by the cord when disconnecting D...

Page 8: ... MODEL STR GH PRODUCT CODE 49187 05 2015 Product Overview Gas cooktop hob layout A 11 9 MJ h 3 3 kW h Rapid gas burner B 6 5 MJ h 1 8 kw h Semirapid gas burner x2 C 3 6 MJ h 1 0 kW h Auxiliary gas burner D Control panel see opposite for details A B B D C ...

Page 9: ...zone 2 Rear left hand cooking zone 3 Front left hand cooking zone 4 Front right hand cooking zone Cooktop parts 5 Enamelled trivet x2 6 Burner cap x4 7 Burner x4 8 Cooktop hob surface 5 6 7 8 Also included but not pictured Installation hardware Hob fixing bracket x4 ST4 33 zinc tapping screw x4 Sealing tape Instruction manual Quick start guide Warranty certificate ...

Page 10: ...rofessional installation only This cooktop must be correctly installed by an authorised licensed gasfitter plumber only in accordance with Gas Installation Code AS NZS 5601 all other applicable rules and regulations and all instructions in this manual It is in your interest and that of your safety to ensure compliance Do not try to install the cooktop yourself Doing so will expose you to danger an...

Page 11: ...ces Fire resistant materials such as ceramic tiles are required up to 450mm above the burner top Walls or vertical structures must be at least 200mm away from the burner There must be a minimum clearance of 50mm between the base of the appliance and a combustible surface There must be no overhanging surfaces and no rangehood or exhaust system within 750mm above the burner tops If fitting a 600mm b...

Page 12: ... flammable materials The cooktop can be fitted to any benchtop with a thickness of 40 50mm If you have or plan to have a rangehood fitted above the cooktop check in the rangehood instructions that you will have the required clearance before starting with the installation The cut out illustration Fig 1 shows the minimum distances to any vertical structures around the cooktop The required height cle...

Page 13: ... AUS MODEL STR GH PRODUCT CODE 49187 05 2015 A B D C E E G F Fig 3 A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm F mm G mm 557 477 140 62 150 min 90 min 750 min Installation Cont To install the cooktop in your benchtop make an opening with the dimensions given below Fig 3 ...

Page 14: ...mage the ignition plugs and the thermocouples Detach the backing strip from sealing tape but ensure that the transparent adhesive still adheres to the seal itself Apply the sealing tape as illustrated below Correctly position the sealing tape A under the edge ensuring that the outer part of the seal perfectly matches the outer edge of the hob Fig 4 The ends of the strips must fit together without ...

Page 15: ... underside of the cooktop This panel must have adequate ventilation 30mm to the rear Fig 5 NOTE The panel underneath the cooktop must be easily removable to allow for any servicing requirements Inserting and fixing the hob After having affixed the sealing tape around the underside of the cooktop carefully turn it over and then gently lower it into the aperture hole that you have cut out Push it do...

Page 16: ...d affix the bracket to the cooktop and then tighten the screws securely Fig 7 This is very important NOTE Fig 7 illustrates how to affix the brackets to the cooktop At this stage of the installation process the cooktop should be sitting securely in the benchtop cut out and the sealing tape should be fitted around the edge The other end of the bracket should be located underneath the benchtop to se...

Page 17: ...rder for the ignition to work Insert the power plug firmly into an appropriate electrical outlet and switch on power at the outlet Wall socket The electric wall outlet must be properly earthed and accessible It must be suitable for the power drawn by the appliance The outlet voltage and circuit frequency must correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label Power cord If the supply c...

Page 18: ...en lit each burner produces a well defined blue flame without any yellow tipping Each burner flame remains lit when the respective control knob is rotated quickly from the Maximum to the Minimum aperture position A duplicate data label is provided with this appliance Please attach this label to an accessible and nearby surface for easy reference Commissioning process The below process must be perf...

Page 19: ...trates which burner it controls Fig 11 A NOTE You can use matches to light the burners in the event of a power failure Each control knob has three positions Closed Fig 11 B Maximum aperture Fig 11 C and Minimum aperture Fig 11 D To light a burner press down the appropriate control knob gently and turn it anticlockwise to the Maximum aperture position When the burner lights keep the knob depressed ...

Page 20: ...ture position Always switch off the burner before removing the pot or pan Table 1 Appropriate Pan Size Burner Pan Diameter 11 9 MJ h 3 3 kW h Rapid A 20 22cm 6 5 MJ h 1 8 kw h Semirapid B 16 18cm 3 6 MJ h 1 0 kW h Auxiliary C 10 14cm Flame failure feature This gas cooktop has a flame failure safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the burner if the flame is blown out To ensure the flame sta...

Page 21: ...ng issue call your licensed gasfitter or our after sales support centre and arrange a service The burner fails to ignite Check and ensure that the cooktop is plugged in and power is turned on at the outlet Check whether your home circuit breaker has flipped or the fuse blown and flip or replace as necessary Make sure that the ignitor is not coated with food spillage Clean and check it for proper o...

Page 22: ...ay scratch the stainless steel cooktop surface Cleaning and maintenance Stainless steel surfaces Wipe the stainless steel cooktop surface with a soft cloth or sponge dampened in warm soapy water and wrung out Dry the cooktop with a clean dry cloth The silver coloured plastic control knobs may be removed for thorough cleaning if necessary but ensure not to damage the seal Enamelled parts Remove the...

Page 23: ...water or dirt After cleaning rinse and dry thoroughly Clean the ignition plugs and flame failure probes Fig 14 carefully with a nylon brush and methylated spirits to ensure proper ignition and operation of the safety valves Refit all burner parts to their dedicated spaces on the cooktop ensuring they are correctly in place The hole in the ring of the burner fits over the ignition plug Fig 15 If it...

Page 24: ...hould be checked and maintained by authorised personnel on a regular basis in order to maintain proper function and safety Other Useful Information Cont Spare parts Our after sales support centre stocks the following spare parts for the STR GH STIRLING Gas Cooktop To purchase a part call the centre on 1300 886 649 or email us at info tempo org Burner crown big medium small Crown cap big medium sma...

Page 25: ...ions mm 580 W x 500 D x 80 H Benchtop cut out dimensions mm 557 W x 477 D Weight 6 5kg This product complies with AS 4551 2008 for gas safety and with EN 55014 1 2006 A2 2011 for electromagnetic compatibility Other Useful Information Cont Responsible disposal At the end of its working life do not throw the appliance out with your household rubbish Electrical and electronic products contain substan...

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Page 27: ...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 stringent quality specificat...

Page 28: ...ure 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 05 February 2015 Original release V1 1 05 February 2015 Minor amendments V1 2 11 March 2015 Compliance updates on pages 8 17 ...