Midea Q216-LPG Gas Cooktop User Manual

Q216-LPG Gas Cooktop
User Manual

Preface

Thank you for choosing our gas cooktop.
To use this appliance correctly and prevent any potential risk, read these instructions before using the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a place where you can find them easily.
If you are unsure of any of the information contained in these instructions, please contact our customer care center.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property caused by incorrect installation or use of the appliance.
The appliance has been certified for use in countries other than those marked on the appliance.
The manufacturer also reserves the right to make any modifications to the products as may be considered necessary or useful, also in the interests of the user, without jeopardizing the main functional and safety features of the products themselves.
The appliance is designed for a domestic environment and not a commercial one.
These instructions are only valid if the country symbol appears on the appliance.
If the symbol does not appear on the appliance, it is necessary to refer to the technical instructions which will provide the necessary instructions concerning modification of the appliance to the conditions of use of the country.
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the label (or data plate);
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.

safety instructions

• Please take the time to read this Instruction Manual before installing or using the appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• 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.
• This instruction booklet must be kept with the appliance for any future reference. lf the appliance is sold or transferred to another person, ensure the booklet is passed on to the new user.
• The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
• The following marks are made to be easily understood so that you can prevent any accident caused by misuse in advance, and use the appliance more conveniently.
• Read the following contents thoroughly and ensure you understand them.

Danger/Warning| Neglect of this mark may result in severe personal injury or death.
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Caution| Neglect of this mark may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

The following marks are used in the Instruction Manual as follows:

Danger
If gas seems to leak, take the actions as follows:

• Do not turn on the light.
• Do not switch on/off any electrical appliance and do not touch any electric plug.
• Do not use a telephone.
  1 Stop using the product and close the middle valve.
  2 Open the window to ventilate.
  3 Contact our service center by using a phone outside.

• The fuel gas contains mercaptan so that you can smell the gas leak (smell of rotten garlic or egg) even where only 1/1000 of the gas is in the air.

installation

Warning

Caution

• This appliance should be installed by a qualified technician or installer.

• The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the label or data plate.

• Remove all packaging before using the appliance.

• After unpacking the appliance, make sure the product is not damaged and that the connection cord is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact the dealer before installing the appliance.

• The adjacent furniture and all materials used in the installation must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 85˚C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located in, whilst in use.

• In the event of burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

• The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural
  ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

• 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.

child and people safety

Warning

• Do not allow children to play near or with the appliance.
  The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled.

Caution

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
• Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons whose physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

during use

Warning

Caution

• Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example, the opening of a window, or increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.

• Use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and pans.

• Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware.

• Take care not to let pot holders or gloves get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material quicker with the risk of burning yourself.

• Only ever use the bumpers after placing pots and pans on Do not heat up any empty pots or pans.

• Never use plastic or aluminum foil dishes on the appliance.

• When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the appliance surfaces of the cooking appliance.

• If you have any mechanical parts eg. an artificial heart in your body, consult a doctor before using the

• Do not use a tea towel or similar materials in place of a pot holder. Such clothes can catch fire on a hot burner.

• When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for the top plate If the surface is made of glass-cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid defeat electrocution.

• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage, turn cookware handles toward the side or center of the top plate without extending over adjacent bumpers.

• Always turn bummer controls off before removing

• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame

• Always heat fat slowly and watch as it

• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is completely cool.

• In case of hotplate glass breakage:
  – 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.

• Hob guards cannot be used. Inappropriate hob guards can cause accidents.

• Avoid using cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap its edges.

cleaning and service

Warning

Caution

• Before attempting to clean the appliance, it should be disconnected from the mains and cooled.
• You should not use a steam jet or any other high-pressure cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.

environmental information

• After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.
• When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable.

Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

• This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
• Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
• Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

description of the appliance

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Model| Q216-LPG
Tupe   of gas hob| Built-in gas hob
Pan Support| Enamel
Top Plate| Stainless Steel
Dimension(WDH)| 720×420×150mm
Ignition device| Pulse ignition
Gas Connection| Hose
Electric supply| D battery, 2×1.5V
Burner Feature| LPG: Wok burner 2×5.8kW
ΣQn| 11.6kW
Category| Gas type| Burner| Q216
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LPG| G30 29 mbar| Rated Power(kW)| 11.6kW
Injector Diameter (mm)| 0.99+0.63

• If you want to process gas conversion, all work must be carried out by a qualified technician.
• All injectors replacement should be operated according to the table above.
• After gas conversion, it is strongly suggested to place a new label on the product for clarification.
• For operation detail, please refer to Chapter GAS CONVERSION.

how to use the appliance

The following symbols will appear on the control panel, next to each control handle :
Black circle: gas off
Large flame: maximum setting
Small flame: minimum setting

Automatic ignition with flame failure safety device
The appliance is fitted with a flame failure safety device on each burner, which is designed to stop the flow of gas to the burner head in the event of the flame going out.

safety and energy-saving advice

Do not use cookware that overlaps the edge of the bummer.

• ****It is not recommended to use roasting pans, frying pans or grill stones heated simultaneously on several burners because the resulting heat build-up may damage the appliance.
• Do not touch the top plate and trivet whilst in use for a certain period after use.
• As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.

cleaning and maintenance

• Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the appliance is completely cool.
• The appliance should be disconnected from your main supply before commencing any cleaning process.
• Clean the appliance regularly, preferably after each use.
• Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the appliance surface you should clean it using water and a little washing-up liquid.

Pan  support Control handles

• Take off the Pan support.
• Clean these and the control handle with a damp cloth, washing up liquid and warm water. For stubborn soiling, soak beforehand.
• Dry everything with a clean soft cloth.

Top plate

• Regularly wipe over the top plate using a soft cloth well in warm water to wrung out which a little washing-up liquid has been added.
• Dry the top plate thoroughly after cleaning.
• Thoroughly remove salty foods or liquids from the hob as soon as possible to avoid the risk of corrosion.
• Stainless steel parts of the appliance may become discolored over time. This is normal because of the high temperatures. Each time the appliance is used these parts should be cleaned with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.

BURNERS

• Remove the burner lids and Flame Spreaders by pulling them upwards and away from the top plate.
• Soak them in hot water and a little detergent or washing up liquid.
• After cleaning and washing them, wipe and dry them carefully. Make sure that the flame holes are clean and completely dry.
• Wipe the fixed parts of the burner cup with a damp cloth and dry them afterward.
• Gently wipe the ignition device and flame supervision device with a well-wrung-out cloth and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
• Before placing the burners back on the top plate, make sure that the injector is not blocked.

Re-assemble the Triple-Crown burners as follows:

1. Position the bummer lid (1, 2 ) onto the burner cup (3 ) so that the retaining pins fit into their respective recesses.

Replace parts in the correct order after cleaning.

• Do not mix up the top and bottom.
• The locating pins must fit exactly into the notches.

using instructions

Warnings

• Do not modify this appliance.

• This appliance must be installed by an authorized technician or

• Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.

• The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the label (or data plate).

• This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation It should be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention should be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.

• Before installing, turn off the gas and electricity supply to the

• All appliances containing any electrical components must be earthed.

• Ensure that the gas pipe and electrical cable are installed in such a way that they do not touch any parts of the appliance which may become hot.

• The gas pipe or the connector shouldn’t be bent or blocked by any other

• Check the dimensions of the appliance as well as the dimensions of the gap to be cut in the kitchen unit

• The panels located above the work surface, directly next to the appliance, must be made of non-flammable material. Both the strati­fied surfacing and the glue used to secure it should be heat resistant, to prevent deterioration.

• Turn on the appliance tap and light each burner.
  Check for a clear blue flame without yellow tipping.
  If burners show any abnormalities check the following: – Burner lid on correctly
  – Flame spreader positioned correctly
  – Burner vertically aligned with injector nipple

• A full operational test and a test for possible leakages must be carried out by the fitter after installation.

• The flexible hose shall be fitted in such a way that it cannot come into contact with a moveable part of the housing unit and does not pass through any space susceptible of becoming congested.

• Grease cranes are produced at the factory to meet the requirement of all life hob.

positioning

installing the appliance

This appliance is to be built into a kitchen unit or 600 mm worktop, providing the following minimum distances are allowed ;

• The edges of the hob must be a minimum distance of 65mm from the rear wall and 200mm from sidewall
• 700 mm between the highest point of the hob surface (including the burners) and the underside of any horizontal surface directly above it.
• 400 mm between the hob surfaces, providing that the underside of the horizontal surface is in line with the outer edge of the hob. If the underside of the horizontal surface is lower than 400 mm, then it must be at least 50 mm away from the outer edges of the hob.
• 50 mm clearance around the appliance and between the hob surface and any combustible materials.
• You must have a gap of at least 25 mm and at most 74 mm between the underneath of the appliance and any surface that is below it.

gas connection

• This appliance must be installed and connected in accordance with installation regulations in force in the country in which the appliance is to be used.
• This appliance is supplied to run on LPG. Conversion for use on LPG must only be undertaken by a qualified person

Figure is only for reference
A. Use a rubber hose

• Insert inlet elbow into the hose, the red line needs to be covered.
• Connect a gas hose to the gas pressure regulator.
• Fix the gas hose with the clip to avoid gas leakage.

Make sure No gas leakage
Tips-Simple method to check gas leakage
Spray soap suds onto connection position, switch on gas pressure regulator, if bubbles emerge, that means gas leakage.
Switch off the gas pressure regulator, re-fasten the connection, and try again till no bubbles emerge.
Then gas hob can be used.

• It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations.
• It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law.

electrical connection

• This appliance is designed to be connected to a 1.5V or 2X1.5V, D battery electricity supply.

gas conversion

• Take precautions on the operations and adjustments to be carried out when converting from one gas to another.
• All work must be carried out by a qualified technician.
• Before you begin, turn off the gas and electricity supply to the appliance.

Adjustment of a minimum level of the flame

1. Turn the taps down to minimum

2. Remove the knob from the tap and place a small bladed screwdriver in the center of the tapped shaft.

3. The correct adjustment is obtained when the flame has a length of about 3 – 4 mm.
   – For butane/propane gas, the adjusting screw must be tightly screwed in.
   – Refit the control knob.
   – Make sure that the flame does not go out by quickly turning from maximum flow to minimum flow. If it does then remove the control knob and make further adjustments to the gas flow, testing it again once the adjustment has been made.

4. Repeat this process for each one of the gas taps.

• Do not dismantle the tapped shaft: in the event of a malfunction, change the whole tap.
• Before placing the burners back in the top place, make sure that the injector is not blocked.
• A full operational test and a test for possible leakages must be carried out after gas conversion. (such as soap water or gas detector)
• After completing a conversion, a qualified technician or installer has to mark “V” on the right gas category to match with the setting in the rating plate.
  Remove the previous setting “V” mark.

Troubleshooting

• Repairs should be performed by a licensed technician only. Improper repair may result in considerable danger to you and others.
• However, some minor problems can be resolved as follows :

completely.
The burner lid is badly assembled.| Assemble the lid correctly.
The ignition plug is contaminated with alien substances.| Wipe alien substance with a dry cloth.
The burners are wet.| Dry the burner’s lids carefully.
The holes in the flame spreader are clogged.| Clean the flame spreader.
Noise made when combusted and ignited| The burner lid is badly assembled.| Assemble the burner lid correctly.
The flame goes out when in use.| The flame supervision device is contaminated with alien substances.| Clean the flame supervision device.
The product being cooked has boiled
over and extinguished the flame.| Turn off the burner knob. Wait one minute and reignite the zone.
A strong draught may have blown the flame out.| Please turn off the zone and check the cooking area for draught such as open windows. Wait one minute and reignite the zone
Yellow Flame| The holes in the flame spreader are clogged.| Clean the flame spreader.
Different gas is used.| Check the gas used.
Unstable Flame| The burner lid is badly assembled.| Assemble the burner lid correctly.
Gas Smell| Gas leakage| Stop using the product and close the middle valve.
Open the window to ventilate. Contact our service center by using a phone outside.

If the problem is not solved, please contact the customer care center.

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