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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.

If you have any doubts, do not use it and consult your supplier or a
professionally qualified technician.

Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.)
should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause
serious injuries.

The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol

Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this
may become dangerous to use.

The manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for damage caused by
unreasonable, incorrect or rash use of the appliance.

If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute
an older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made
inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental
protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts
be made harmless, especially in relation to children who could play with old
appliances.

The appliance should be installed and all the gas/electrical connections made by
a qualified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following
the manufacturer's instructions

TIPS FOR THE USER

During and after use of the cooktop, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch
hot parts.

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 electrical cables of other appliances installed nearby cannot come
into contact with the cooktop.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental
rules. In particular:

Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;

do not operate the appliance barefooted;

do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your
supervision.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the state of California to cause cancer or repro-
ductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

WARNING!: Gas appliances contain or produce substances which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 

To reduce the risk from substances in fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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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