ASKO HG8BDE1B Gas Hob Instruction Manual

HG1825AD / HG8BDE1A
HG1885SD / HG8BDE1B
Gas Hob
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Pictograms used

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 – the danger of electric shock
** HOT SURFACE!
Warning – the danger of hot surface
** DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning – the danger of fire**
It is important that you carefully read the instructions.

Safety

WARNING!
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT 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!
This appliance and the accessible parts will become hot during use. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children younger than 8 away from the appliance unless they are under continuous supervision.
DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on 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.
• Never flambé under a cooker hood. The high flames can cause a fire, even if the cooker hood is switched off.

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 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 centimeters 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.

• 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 appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• Never open the casing of the appliance.

• Never use a pressure cleaner or steam cleaner to clean the hob.

• Do not modify this appliance.

Safety

• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
• 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.

WARNING!
Ceramic glass plate broken

• Shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating elements and isolate the appliance from the power supply.
• Do not touch the appliance surface.
• Do not use the appliance.

WARNING!
The appliance is not intended for use 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to clean or maintain the appliance unless supervised.
• 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 afterward. Keep young children away from the hob during and immediately after cooking.

WARNING!
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example, the 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.
• Never immerse hot burner caps and pan supports in cold water. Rapid cooling can damage the enamel.
• The distance between the pan and a knob or non-heat-resistant wall should always be greater than one centimeter. In case of smaller distances, the high temperature may cause the knobs or wall to discolor and/or deform.
• Always use 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.
• Aluminum 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.
• Do not use large pots or heavy weights which can bend the pan support or deflect flame onto the hotplate.
• Locate the pan centrally over the burner so that it is stable and does not overhang the appliance.
• Clean the burner parts regularly for the 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.

Description

Control knob

1. Rapid burner
2. Semi-rapid burner
3. Simmer burner
4. Wok burner
5. Pan support
6. Glass top or stainless steel drip tray
7. Wok selector ring| 8. Control knob
9. Zone indication
10. 0 position
11. High setting
12. Low setting
13. Wok setting (wok burner)
14. Roasting setting (wok burner)
---|---

Use

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.

Do not use pans with a base diameter smaller than 12 cm. Smaller pans are not as stable.

Wok ring and small pan grid

The wok ring for use with the wok burner supplied or obtainable as an accessory provides extra stability for works with a round base.
The small pan grid-supplied or obtainable as an accessory makes it possible to use very small pans.
CAUTION!
Do not use the small pan grid on the wok burner.
Only use the wok ring on the wok stand in combination with a (round-based) wok. The wok ring may discolor if used on the searing setting.
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.

Wok burner position

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).

Operation

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 set if the control knob of the wok burner is set to 0.

NOTE!
It is possible to switch between the work setting and roasting setting and back during cooking. If the control knob is in the offsetting (0-setting) the selector ring cannot be changed to the roasting setting. Always turn this knob back completely to 0.

Maintenance

Daily cleaning
Regular maintenance after use prevents spilled 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 from 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 discolor 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 color of the brass as a result of the high temperatures involved in work use.
TIP!
Consult the website for additional maintenance and cleaning instructions!

Faults

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.

The burner does not ignite.
| The electrical connection is not correct.| Contact your installer.
Fuse defective/fuse switched off in fuse cupboard.| Replace the fuse or switch on the fuse again in the fuse box.
Spark plug (1) dirty/damp.| Clean/dry the spark plug.
Burner parts not placed correctly.| Use the centering notches to put the burner parts together.
Burner parts dirty/damp.| Clean/dry the burner parts. Make sure that the outflow holes are open.
The main gas supply valve closed.| Open the main gas valve.
Fault in gas mains.| Consult you, gas supplier.
The gas bottle or tank is empty.| Connect a new gas bottle or have the tank refilled.
The wrong type of gas was used.| Check whether the gas used is suitable for the appliance. Contact your installer if it is not correct.
The burner does not burn evenly.| The burner parts are not placed correctly.| Use the centering notches to put the burner parts together.
Burner parts dirty/damp.| Clean/dry the burner parts. Make sure that the outflow holes are open.
The wrong type of gas was used.| Check whether the gas used is suitable for the appliance. Contact your installer if it is not correct.

Table continued from last page

fully depressed for at least 3 seconds between high and low settings. This can take longer the first time because of the gas supply.
Thermocouple (2) is dirty.| Clean/dry the thermocouple.
Ceramic glass plate broken| | Close the gas main switch and pull the plug out of the socket. Contact your installer.
Please note! Do not throw a broken ceramic glass plate in the glass recycling bin but take this to the Municipality’s waste recycling center.

Installation

Safety

• 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 country for which the appliance has been designed are shown on the appliance rating plate.
• 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 the cable will fulfill 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.

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.
• 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 the 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.

Service

• Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee that original parts meet safety requirements.
• 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.
• The device should be disconnected from the mains prior to maintenance or repairs.
• The device is only disconnected from the electric power if:
  • the main switch of the electrical wiring/installation in the house is switched off,
  • or the fuse for the electrical wiring/installation in the house has been completely removed,
  • or the plug has been pulled out of the socket.

It is recommended the hotplate be checked and serviced by an authorized person every 2 years. This is not covered by warranty.
For New Zealand,
If the cooking range is not provided with a supply cord fitted with a plug or an installation male connector and if this appliance is to be connected to a new or upgraded electrical installation, then it must be connected to the supply by a supply cord fitted with:

•  an appropriately rated plug that is compatible with the socket-outlet fitted to the final sub-circuit in the fixed wiring that supplies this appliance
• or an appropriately rated installation male connector that is compatible with the installation female connector fitted to the final sub-circuit in the fixed wiring that supplies this appliance.

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 >750 mm!

Accessibility

Built-in
Appliance dimensions

Cut-out in the worktop

Sealing tape

Install the appliance in the worktop

Gas connection

The hotplate can be connected with the 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 the appliance operating!
Connecting & testing

WARNING!
Check if connections are gastight.

Environment

Environment
Disposal of the appliance and packaging
Sustainable materials have been used during the manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local  uthorities 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 center for separate 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 center.
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.
The appliance identification card is located on the bottom of the appliance.
Stick the appliance identification card here.

www.asko.com ****

We reserve the right to make changes.

Documents / Resources

| ASKO HG8BDE1B Gas Hob [pdf] Instruction Manual
HG1825AD, HG8BDE1A, HG1885SD, HG8BDE1B, Gas Hob, HG8BDE1B Gas Hob, Hob
---|---

References

• ASKO

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>