SIEMENS EP6A6HB20 Gas Hob Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
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Gas hob
Instruction Manual

1. Pan supports
2. Control knobs
3. Economy burner with an output of up to 1 kW
4. Standard-output burner with an output of up to 1.75 kW
5. In a High-output burner with an output of up to 3 kW
6. Mini wok burner up to 3.5 kW
7. Wok burner with an output of up to 4 kW

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Intended use

Read these instructions carefully. You will only be able to use your appliance safely and effectively when you have read them. These operating and installation instructions should be retained and passed on to the buyer if the appliance is sold.
The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility if the requirements of this manual are not complied with.
The images shown in these instructions are for guidance only.
Do not remove the appliance from its protective packaging until it is installed in the unit. Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Contact our Technical Assistance Service.
This appliance is a class 3 type, according to the EN 30-1-1 regulation for gas appliances: built-in appliance.
Before installing your new hob, ensure that it is being installed according to the installation instructions.
This appliance cannot be installed on yachts or in caravans.
This appliance must only be used in well-ventilated places.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or remote control.
All operations relating to Installation, connection, regulation, and conversion to other gas types must be performed by an authorized technician, respecting all applicable regulations, standards, and the specifications of the local gas and electricity suppliers. Special attention shall be paid to ventilation regulations.
This appliance leaves the factory set to the gas type that is indicated on the specifications plate. If this needs to be changed, please consult the assembly instructions. It is recommended you contact the Technical Assistance Service to change to another gas type.
This appliance has been designed for home use only, not for commercial or professional use. This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes. not as a heating system. The warranty will only be valid if the appliance is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 meters above sea level.
Do not use lids or hob guards for children which are not recommended by the hob manufacturer. They may cause accidents such as those due to the overheating, ignition or detachment of fragments of materials.
This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards. Children must not play with, on, or around the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

****Important safety information

**Warning — Risk of deflagration!
Accumulation of unburned gas in an enclosed area carries a risk of deflagration. Do not subject the appliance to draughts. These might blow out the burners. Carefully read the instructions and warnings on the operation of gas burners.
****Warning — Risk of poisoning!
The kitchen will become hot and humid and combustion products produced when this gas appliance is used. Make sure the kitchen is well ventilated, particularly when the hob is in operation: either keep the natural ventilation apertures open or install a ventilation system (extractor hood). Intense prolonged use of the appliance may require additional or more effective ventilation: open a window or increase the power of the ventilation system.
Warning — Risk of burns!**

• The burners and their immediate vicinity get very hot. Never touch hot surfaces. Keep children under 8 years old well away from this appliance.

• If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright, liquefied propane/butane can enter the appliance. Intense darting flames may therefore escape from the burners. Components may become damaged and start to leak over time so that gas escapes uncontrollably. Both can cause burns. Always use liquefied gas bottles in an upright position.
  ****Warning — Risk of fire!

• The cooking process must be supervised. A short cooking process must be supervised without interruption.

• The burners get very hot. Do not rest inflammable objects on the hob. Do not store objects on the hob.

• Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, products that produce fumes, inflammable materials, or non-food products below or near this domestic appliance.

• Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire easily. Never leave fat or oil to heat up unattended. If oil or fats do catch fire, never use water to put the fire out. Put the fire out by covering the pan with a lid and switching off the hotplate.
  Warning — Risk of Injury!

• Cracks or fractures in the glass plate are dangerous. Shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating element. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Shut off the gas supply. Do not touch the appliance surface. Never switch on a faulty appliance. Contact the after-sales service.

• Sudden changes in temperature may cause breakage of the glass. While using your hob. prevent any draughts and do not spill any cold liquids on it.

• Pans that are damaged, are not the right size, hang over the edge of the hob or are not positioned correctly can cause serious injuries. Follow the advice and warnings. Provided relating to the cooking pans.

• In incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out, and damaged power and gas lines replaced, by an after-sales engineer trained by us. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales service.

• If a control knob is too stiff to turn or it is loose, it must not be used. Contact our after-sales service immediately to have the control knob repaired or replaced.
  Warning — Risk of electric shock!

• Do not dean the appliance using steam cleaners.

• Cracks or fractures in the glass plate could cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Getting to know your appliance

You can find your appliance and the burner powers in the model overview. —) Page 2
Controls and burners
Each control knob is marked with the burner it controls. You can use the control knobs to set the output required in each case to various positions between the maximum and the minimum settings. Never try to switch directly from position 0 to position 1 or from position 1 to position 0.

Indicators

| Burner controlled by control knob
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•| Switched-off burner
9| Highest power setting and electric ignition
1| Lowest power setting

It is essential to ensure that all the burner parts and pan supports are correctly installed for the appliance to work correctly. Do not swap the burner caps around. Always remove the pan supports carefully. When moving pan support. the pan supports next to it may also move.

Burner parts

Accessories

Depending on the model, the hob may include the following accessories. These can also be acquired from the Technical Assistance Service.
Additional work grid
Only suitable for use on wok burners. Use cookware with a rounded base.
To extend the service life of the appliance, we recom. mend using the additional wok grid.
Additional espresso maker grid
Only suitable for use on the smallest burner. Use cook. ware with a diameter of less than 12 cm.
Simmer cap
Only use the cap for cooking with minimal power. Place the simmer cap on the cover of the economy burner. Always place cookware on the pan support. never directly on the simmer cap.
Code
HZ298108 ……… Additional work grid: Cast iron (mini wok burner)
HZ298107 ……… Additional work grid: Cast iron (4.5 kW)
HZ298110 …………… Additional wok grid: Enamelled steel
HZ298114 ………… Additional espresso maker grid
HZ211310 ………… Simmer cap
The manufacturer accepts no liability il these accessories are not used or are used incorrectly.

Gas burners

Switching on manually

1. Press the control knob for the selected burner and turn it anticlockwise to the highest power setting.
2. Hold an igniter or a naked flame (such as a lighter or a match) against the burner.

Automatic ignition
If the hob has automatic ignition (ignition plugs):

1. Press the control knob for the selected burner and turn it anticlockwise to the highest power level. While the control knob is held down, all the burners will generate sparks. The flame ignites. Wait a few seconds.
2. Release the control knob.
3. Turn the control knob to the required position. II the burner does not ignite. switch it oft and repeat the steps described above. This time. hold the control knob down for longer (up to 10 seconds).

Warning — Risk of deflagration!
II the flame does not ignite after 15 seconds. switch off the burner and open a window or the door to the room. Wait at least one minute before switching the burner on again. Note: It is important to keep the appliance clean. If the ignition plugs are dirty. this may cause ignition problems. Clean the ignition plugs regularly with a small. non. metallic brush. Take care to prevent the ignition plugs from suffering any heavy knocks.
Safety system
Your hob is equipped with a safety system (thermocouple) that cuts oft the gas when the burners are accidentally switched oft.
To ensure that this device is active:

1. Switch on the burner as usual.
2. Without releasing the control knob. Press and hold it down firmly for 4 seconds after lighting the flame.

Switching off a burner
Turn the corresponding control knob clockwise to the 0 settings.
A few seconds after the burner is switched oft. a sound (thud) will be produced. This is not a fault this means that the safety device is no longer operating.
Warnings
It is normal to hear a soft whistling noise while the burner is operating. When first used. it is normal for the burner to give off odors. This does not pose any risk and does not indicate a malfunction. They will disappear in time. An orange-colored flame is normal. This is caused by the presence of dust in the atmosphere. spilled liquids. etc.
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished. turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

Settings table and tips

Suitable pans

Burner| Minimum diameter of the cookware base| Maximum diameter of the cookware base
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Wok burner| 22 cm| 30 cm
High. output burner| 20 cm| 26 cm
Standard-output burner| 14 cm| 22 cm
Economy burner| 12 cm| 16 cm

The cookware must not overhang the edge of the hob.
You should only use cookware with a domed base if your cooldop features a wok burner and the additional work grid. The additional work grid must be correctly positioned.
Precautions for use
The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent pan damage:
Use pans that are the right size for each burner. Do not use small pans on large burners. The flame must not touch the sides of the pan.
Do not use damaged pans. which do not sit evenly on the hob. Pans may tip over. Only use pans with thick. flat base.
Do not cook without using a lid and make sure the lid is properly fitted. This wastes energy.
Always centre the pan over the burner, not to one side. Otherwise, it could tip over. Do not place large pans on the burners near the control knobs. These may be damaged by the very high temperatures.

Place the pans on the pan supports. never directly on the burner. Make sure that the pan supports and burner caps are correctly positioned before using the appliance.
Pans should be placed on the hob carefully. Do not strike the hob and do not place excessive weight on it.

Never use two burners or heat sources to heat one single pan. Do not use grill pans. earthenware casserole dishes. etc. for a long period of time on maximum power.
Table of cooking times
The table below lists the optimal heat settings and cooking times for various types of food. The information given applies when cooking four portions.
The cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food. its weight and quality, on the type of gas used, and on the material from which the cookware is made. To prepare this dish. stainless steel cookware was mainly used.
Always use cookware that is the right size and place it in the center of the burner. You can find information about the diameter of the cookware under ‘Suitable pans’
Information on the table
Each type of food can be prepared in one or two steps. Each step includes the following information:
: Cooking position
Cooking time in minutes
In the table. you win find information on how to cook food on different burners. We recommend using the first burner. The model overview describes all the burners on the hob.—) Page 2.

Cooking tips

• Use a pressure cooker to cook creamy soups and pulses. This significantly reduces the cooking time. If you are using a pressure cooker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Add all of the ingredients at the start.
• Always use a lid when cooking potatoes and rice. This significantly reduces the cooking time. The water must be boiling before you add pasta, rice or potatoes. Then adjust the heat setting to continue boiling.
• For pan-cooked dishes, heat the oil up first. As soon as you have started the frying, keep the pan at a constant temperature by adjusting the heating setting as required. When preparing several portions, wait until the relevant temperature has been reached again. Turn the food regularly.
• When cooking soups, cream, lentils or chickpeas, add all of the ingredients to the cookware at the same time.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning
Once the appliance is cool, use a sponge to clean it with soap and water.
After each use, clean the surface of the respective burner parts once they have cooled down. If any residue is left (baked-on food, drops of grease, etc.), however little, it will become stuck to the surface and more difficult to remove later. The holes and grooves must be clean for the flame to ignite properly.
The movement of some pans may leave metal residue on the pan supports.
Clean the burners and pan supports using soapy water and scrub with a non-wire brush. If the pan supports are fitted with rubber rests, ensure that these are also cleaned. The rests may come loose and the pan support may scratch the hob.
Always dry the burners and pan supports completely. Water droplets or damp patches on the hob at the start of cooking may damage the enamel.
After cleaning and drying the burners, make sure the burner caps are correctly positioned on the diffuser.
Caution!

• Do not remove the control knobs when cleaning the appliance. The appliance may be damaged if moisture finds its way inside.
• Do not use steam cleaners. This could damage the hob.
• Never use abrasive products, steel scourers, sharp implements, knives, etc. to remove bits of hardened food from the hob.
• Do not use knives, scrapers or similar implements to clean the point where the glass meets the burner trims, the metal frames or the glass/aluminum panels, if fitted.
• Do not put the burner components in the dishwasher.

Maintenance
Always cleans off any liquid as soon as it is spilled. This will prevent food remains from sticking to the hob surface and you will save yourself any unnecessary effort.
Never slide pans across the glass surface, as you may scratch it. In addition, try not to drop heavy or sharp objects on the glass.
Never strike any part of the hob. Grains of sand that may come from cleaning fruits and vegetables will scratch the glass surface.
Melted sugar, or foods that contain a lot of sugar that may have spilled, should be cleaned off the hob immediately, using the glass scraper.

Troubleshooting

Sometimes certain faults detected can be easily resolved. Before calling the Technical Assistance Service. bear in mind the following advice:

fuse in the main fuse box and change it if it is damaged.
The automatic safety switch or circuit breaker has tripped.| Check the main control panel to see if the automatic safety switch or circuit breaker has tripped.
The automatic switching on function does not work.| There may be food or cleaning products stuck between the ignition sparkers and the burners.| The space between the ignition sparker and the burner must be clean.
 The burners are wet.| Dry the burner caps carefully.
The burner caps are not correctly positioned.| Check that the burner caps are correctly positioned.
The appliance is not earthed. is poorly connected or the earthing is faulty| Contact the installation technician.
The burner flame is not uniform.| The burner components are not correctly positioned.| Correctly place the parts on the appropriate burner.
The grooves on the burner are dirty.| Clean the grooves on the burner
The gas flow is not normal or there is no gas.| The gas supply is blocked by gas taps.| Open all gas taps.
If the gas is supplied from a gas cylinder. check that it is not empty.| Change the gas cylinder.
The kitchen smells of gas.| A gas tap has been left on.| Turn off the taps.
 Incorrect coupling of the gas cylinder.| Check that the coupling is sound.
 Possible gas leak.| Shut off the gas supply, ventilate the premises, and immediately notify an authorized installation technician to check and certify the installation. Do not use the appliance until ensuring that there is no gas leak in the installation or appliance itself.
The burner immediately switches off after releasing the control knob.| The control knob was not held down for long enough.| Once the burner is on, hold the control knob down a w second longer
The grooves on the burner are dirty.| . Clean the grooves on the burner.

Customer service

When contacting our customer service, please provide the product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) of the appliance. This information is given on the specifications plate located on the lower section of the hob and on the label in the user manual.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB 0344 892 8999 Calls are charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off-peak 0.0088 € per minute. Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances
Warranty conditions
In the unlikely event that the appliance is damaged or does not meet your expectations in terms of quality, please inform us as soon as possible. For the warranty to be valid, the appliance must not have been tampered with or used inappropriately. The applicable warranty conditions are those set out by the company’s representative office in the country of purchase. Detailed information is available from retail outlets. Proof of purchase must be presented to obtain the benefits of the warranty. We reserve the right to introduce changes.

Environmental protection

If the symbol is shown on the specifications plate, bear in mind the following instructions:
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. The packaging of your appliance has been manufactured using only the materials which are strictly necessary to guarantee efficient protection during transport These materials are 100% recyclable, thus reducing the environmental impact. You can also contribute to caring for the environment by following the advice below:

• Dispose of the packaging in the appropriate recycling bin. Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you disable it.
• Contact your local authority to find out the address of your nearest recycling center to dispose of your appliance.
• Do not pour used oil down the sink. Collect it in a sealed container and take it to an appropriate collection point or, failing that, place it in the rubbish bin (it will end up in a controlled dump; this is probably not the best option, but it will avoid contaminating groundwater).

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