Smeg Pgf64-4 Manual

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Contents
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VALID ONLY FOR THE DESTINATION COUNTRIES
WHOSE IDENTIFYING SYMBOLS ARE INCLUDED ON THE COVER OF THIS
MANUAL.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these instructions contain user
recommendations, a description of the controls and the correct
procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out
an inspection test.
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR...

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
THIS MANUAL CONSTITUTES AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. THIS
MANUAL CONSTITUTES AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT SHOULD BE
KEPT INTACT AND AT HAND FOR THE APPLIANCE’S ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND COMPLY
WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS SPECIFIED FOR
DOMESTIC USE, AND...

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ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE  O (OFF) POSITION
WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE APPLIANCE 
NEVER PLACE PANS WITH BOTTOMS WHICH ARE NOT PERFECTLY FLAT AND
SMOOTH ON THE COOKING HOB PAN STANDS.
NEVER USE PANS OR GRIDDLE PLATES WHICH PROJECT BEYOND THE OUTSIDE
EDGE OF THE HOB. 

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILATION FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE.
OUR APPROVED INSTALLERS GUARANTEE A SATISFACTORY JOB.
GAS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY
SUITABLY SKILLED...

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THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN) OF
REDUCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY, OR LACKING IN EXPERIENCE IN
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED OR
INSTRUCTED BY ADULTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
DO NOT LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION OR
PLAY WITH IT AT ANY TIME.
DO NOT INSERT POINTED METAL OBJECTS (CUTLERY OR UTENSILS) INTO THE
SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE....

Instructions for disposal
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Our environmental responsibility
Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to
the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse, the crossed out bin symbol on
the appliance indicates that at the end of the useful life of the product, it must be
collected separately from other refuse. Therefore, at the end of the products
working life,...

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4. USING THE HOB
4.1 Lighting the hob burners
Before lighting the hob burners, check that the flame-spreader crowns are
correctly in place with their respective burner caps, making sure that the holes A
in the flame-spreaders are aligned with the igniters and thermocouples.
To prevent damage to the work top, the hob comes complete with a raised pan
stand H. This must be placed under pans with a diameter bigger than those
indicated in the table in paragraph 4.3 Pan diameters....

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4.2 Practical tips for using the burners
For better burner efficiency and to minimise gas consumption, use pans with a
flat, smooth base and a lid that have a suitable size for the burner, thus
preventing the flames reaching the sides of the pan (see paragraph “4.3 Pan
Diameter”). Once the contents come to the boil, turn down the flame far enough
to prevent the liquid from boiling over.  
To prevent burns or damage to the hob during cooking, all pans or griddles must
be...

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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before performing any operations requiring access to powered parts,
switch off the power supply to the appliance.
NEVER USE A STEAM JET FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE.
5.1 Cleaning stainless steel
To keep stainless steel in good condition it should be cleaned regularly
after use. Let it cool first.
5.1.1 Ordinary daily cleaning
To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, use only specific products
that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based...

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6. POSITION NEAR THE COUNTER TOP
The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work so must be carried out by
a competent tradesman.
Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or
plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat resistant (T 90°C).
6.1 Fixing to a support structure model with traditional casing
(fig. 1)
Create an opening with the
dimensions shown in the figure in the
work surface of the piece of...