HOB
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Operating Instructions
Contents
Installation, 2-5
Positioning
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Gas connection
Data plate
English,1
Burner and nozzle specifications
Electrical connection, 6
Description of the appliance, 7
Overall view
GQ74ST
GQ64SI
GQ64ST
Start-up and use, 8
Practical advice on using the burners
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety
Disposal
GQ74SI
GQ74ST
Recycling & Disposal Information
GQ64ST
Maintenance and care, 10
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Gas tap maintenance
Troubleshooting, 11
After Sales Service, 12
Repair Service and Information Desk
Extended Warranties
Genuine Parts and Accessories
Guarantee, 13
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Front
Gas connection
The appliance should be connected to the main gas supply
or to a gas cylinder in compliance with current national
regulations. Before carrying out the connection, make sure
the cooker is compatible with the gas supply you wish to
use. If this is not the case, follow the instructions indicated in
the paragraph “Adapting to different types of gas.”
Hooking position
for top H=40 mm
Back
! Use the hooks contained in the “accessory pack”
Before fastening the cooktop in place, position the
seal (supplied) along the perimeter of the
countertop, as shown in the figure.
When using liquid gas from a cylinder, install a pressure
regulator which complies with current national regulations.
! Check that the pressure of the gas supply is consistent
with the values indicated in Table 1 (“Burner and nozzle
specifications”). This will ensure the safe operation and
longevity of your appliance while maintaining efficient
energy consumption.
Connection with a rigid pipe (copper or steel)
! Connection to the gas system must be carried out in such
a way as not to place any strain of any kind on the
appliance.
There is an adjustable L-shaped pipe fitting on the
appliance supply ramp and this is fitted with a seal in order
to prevent leaks. The seal must always be replaced after
rotating the pipe fitting (seal provided with appliance). The
gas supply pipe fitting is a threaded 1/2 gas cylindrical male
attachment.
• Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a
wooden panel must be installed as insulation. This must
be placed at a minimum distance of 20 mm from the
lower part of the hob.
Ventilation
To ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of the
cabinet must be removed. It is advisable to install the oven
so that it rests on two strips of wood, or on a completely flat
surface with an opening of at least 45 x 560 mm (see
diagrams).
Connecting a flexible jointless stainless steel pipe to a
threaded attachment
The gas supply pipe fitting is a threaded 1/2 gas cylindrical
male attachment.
These pipes must be installed so that they are never longer
than 2000 mm when fully extended. Once connection has
been carried out, make sure that the flexible metal pipe
does not touch any moving parts and is not compressed.
560 mm.
! Only use pipes and seals that comply with current national
regulations.
Checking the tightness of the connection
Where a hob is installed above an oven without a
forced ventilation cooling system, adequate ventilation
must be provided inside the cabinet by means of air
holes through which air can pass (see figure).
! When the installation process is complete, check the pipe
fittings for leaks using a soapy solution. Never use a flame.
Adapting to different types of gas
To adapt the hob to a different type of gas other than default
type (indicated on the rating plate at the base of the hob or
on the packaging), the burner nozzles should be replaced
as follows:
1. Remove the hob grids and slide the burners off their
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seats.
! If the appliance is connected to liquid gas, the regulation
screw must be fastened as tightly as possible.
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2. Unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner, and
replace them with nozzles for the new type of gas (see
table 1 “Burner and nozzle characteristics”).
! Once this procedure is finished, replace the old rating
sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used.
Stickers are available from any of our Service Centres.
3. Reassemble the parts following the above procedure in
the reverse order.
4. Once this procedure is finished, replace the old rating
sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used.
Sticker are available from any of our Service Centres.
! Should the gas pressure used be different (or vary slightly)
from the recommended pressure, a suitable pressure
regulator must be fitted to the inlet pipe (in order to comply
with current national regulations).
• Adjusting the burners’ primary air :
Does not require adjusting.
• Setting the burners to minimum:
1. Turn the tap to the low flame position.
2. Remove the knob and adjust the adjustment screw,
which is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the
flame is small but steady.
3. Having adjusted the flame to the required low setting,
while the burner is alight, quickly change the position of
the knob from minimum to maximum and vice versa
several times, checking that the flame does not go out.
4. Some appliances have a safety device (thermocouple)
fitted. If the device fails to work when the burners are set
to the low flame setting, increase this low flame setting
using the adjusting screw.
5. Once the adjustment has been made, replace the seals
on the by-passes using sealing wax or a similar
substance.
DATA PLATE
Electrical
connections
voltage of 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
(see data plate )
This appliance conforms to the
following European Economic
Community directives:
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low
Voltage) and subsequent
amendments
- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and subsequent amendments
- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and
subsequent amendments.
- 90/336/EEC dated 29/06/90
(Gas) and subsequent
amendments.
- 2002/96/EC
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Burner and nozzle specifications
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Table 1
Liquid Gas
Natural Gas
Burner
Diameter
(mm)
Thermal Power
kW (p.c.s.*)
By-pass
1/100
Nozzle
1/100
Flow*
g/h
Nozzler
1/100
Flow*
l/h
(mm)
Nom.
Red.
(mm)
***
**
(mm)
Rapid (R)
100
75
3.00
1.65
0.7
0.4
41
30
86
64
218
120
214
118
116
96
286
157
Semi Rapid (S)
Auxiliary (A)
55
1.00
0.4
30
50
73
71
71
95
Supply
pressures
Nominal (mbar)
Minimum (mbar)
Maximum (mbar)
28-30
20
35
37
25
45
20
17
25
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At 15°C and 1013 mbar - dry gas
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Propane
Butane
Natural
P.C.S. = 50.37 MJ/Kg
P.C.S. = 49.47 MJ/Kg
P.C.S. = 37.78 MJ/m3
A
S
R
S
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Electrical Connection
! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
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The hob is designed to work with alternating current,
the supply voltage and frequency indicated on the
rating plate (situated under the hob). Make sure that
the local supply voltage corresponds to the voltage
indicated on the rating plate.
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown
- Earth
- Neutral
- Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connecting the supply cable to the mains
electricity supply
Connect the Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked
“E” or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
For models supplied without a plug, fit a standard
plug suitable for the load indicated on the rating plate,
onto a cable and connect to a suitable socket. To
connect direct to the mains supply, a double pole
switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm
suitable for the load and complying with current
standards and regulations must be fitted between the
appliance and the mains supply outlet.
The green-yellow earth wire must not be interrupted
by the switch.
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked “L” or
coloured Red or Brown.
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked “N” or
coloured Black or Blue.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ACCIDENT-PREVENTION
REGULATIONS RELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER OF
ALL LIABILITY.
Replacing the cable
The supply cable must be positioned so that no part of
it reaches a temperature of 50°C above room
temperature. For installation above a built-under oven,
the hob and the oven must be connected separately
to the electricity supply, both for safetly reasons and
for easy removal of the oven for repair, maintenance
etc.
Use a rubber cable of the type H05RR-F with a
suitable cross section 3 x 0.75 mm².
The yellow-green earth wire must be 2-3 cm longer
than the other wires.
DO NOT use adapters as they could cause
overheating or burning.
Before connecting to the power supply, make sure
that:
• the limiter switch and the domestic system can
withstand the load from the appliance (see rating
plate).
• the supply system is efficiently earthed according
to standards and laws in force.
• the socket or double-pole switch are easily
accessible when the appliance is installed.
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Description of the
appliance
Overall view
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GAS BURNERS
Support Grid for
COOKWARE
Control Knobs for
GAS BURNERS
SAFETY
DEVICES*
Ignition for
GAS BURNERS*
• GAS BURNERS differ in size and power. Use the
diameter of the cookware to choose the most
appropriate burner to cook with.
• Control Knobs for GAS BURNERS adjust the power
or the size of the flame.
• SAFETY DEVICE* stops the gas flow if the flame is
accidentally extinguished.
Only available on certain models.
*
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Start-up and use
! The position of the corresponding gas burner or
electric hotplate* is shown on every knob.
Practical advice on using the burners
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To ensure the burners operate efficiently:
Gas burners
Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following
settings using the corresponding control knob:
• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see
table) so that the flames do not extend beyond the
bottom of the cookware.
•
Off
• Always use cookware with a flat base and a cover.
Maximum
Minimum
• When the contents of the pan reach boiling point,
turn the knob to minimum.
To turn on one of the burners, place a lighted match or
lighter near the burner, press the knob all the way in
and turn it anti-clockwise to the "High" setting.
On those models fitted with a safety device (F), the
knob must be pressed in for about 6 seconds until the
device that keeps the flame lit warms up.
Burner
ø Cookware diameter (cm)
Fast (R)
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14
Semi Fast (S)
Auxiliary (A)
To light a burner, simply press the corresponding
knob all the way in and then turn it anti-clockwise to
the "High" setting, keeping it pressed in until the
burner lights.
To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in
the section entitled, "Burner and Nozzle
Specifications".
! If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the
control knob and wait for at least 1 minute before
trying to relight it.
To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise
direction until it stops (when reaches the “•” position).
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Precautions and tips
! This appliance has been designed and
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned
towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid
accidental burns.
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manufactured in compliance with international safety
standards. The following warnings are provided for
safety reasons and must be read carefully.
• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the
gas burners or electric hotplates are still hot.
General safety
• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.
• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.
• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to
maintain efficient operation. When installing the
hob, follow the instructions provided in the
paragraph on “Positioning” the appliance.
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe
local legislation so that the packaging may be
reused.
• These instructions are only valid for the
countries whose symbols appear in the manual
and on the serial number plate.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
requires that old household electrical appliances
must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted
municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be
collected separately in order to optimise the
recovery and recycling of the materials they contain
and reduce the impact on human health and the
environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin”
symbol on the product reminds you of your
obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance
it must be separately collected.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use
inside the home and is not intended for commercial
or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even
in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave
the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with
wet or damp hands and feet.
Consumers may take their old appliance to public
waste collection areas, other communal collection
areas, or if national legislation allows return it to a
retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
All major household appliance manufacturers are
active in the creation of systems to manage the
collection and disposal of old appliances.
• The appliance must be used by adults only, to cook
food according to the instructions in this manual.
• Ensure that the power supply cables of other
electrical appliances do not come into contact with
the hot parts of the oven.
• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of
heat must never be covered.
Recycling & Disposal Information
As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping
the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use
quality recycled components to keep down customer
costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances
carefully.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the “l”/“¡”
position when the appliance is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door,
plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance.
Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the
appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains
socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.
• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work
without having detached the plug from the mains.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the
appliance. Contact a Service Centre (see
Assistance).
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Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
a suitable cleaning product (such as the one in the
Solutions product line available from any After-
Sales Service Centre) and paper towels. Then rub
with a damp cloth and dry. Aluminum foil, plastic
items, objects made of synthetic material, sugar or
foods with a high sugar content that have melted
onto the surface must be removed immediatley with
a scraper while the cooking surface is still hot.
Special cleaning
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Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply
before carrying out any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as
stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents
or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch
the surface beyond repair.
products for ceramic
glass surfaces form a
transparent protective
layer which fights diry
! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on
buildup. This also
the appliance.
protects the surface
from damage caused
! The silver grids might grow darker due to use. That
is why the hob comes equipped with another kit of
black grids.
by food with a high
sugar content. Do
not use abrasive
sponges or cleaning products under any
circumstances. This holds true for chemically
aggressive cleaners, like oven sprays and stain
removers.
• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp
sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.
• The removable parts of the burners should be
washed frequently with warm water and soap and
any burnt-on substances removed.
Gas tap maintenance
• For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part
of the electronic instant lighting devices should be
cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes should
be checked for blockages.
Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to
turn. If this happens, the tap must be replaced.
! This procedure must be performed by a qualified
technician authorised by the manufacturer.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that
has been left on the surface for a long time, or by
aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops
of water.
• Before using the
ceramic glass
module, the surface
must be cleaned,
using a damp cloth to
remove dust or food
residues. The
ceramic glass surface
should be cleaned
regularly with a
soultion of warm
water and a non-abrasive detergent. Periodically,
special products will need to be used to clean the
surface. First, remove all food buildup or grease
with a cleaning scraper, e.g.
supplied.
(not
Clean the cooking surface when it is still warm with
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Troubleshooting
It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before calling the service centre for
assistance, check if anything can be done. First, check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and
electrical supplies, and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.
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Problem
Possible causes/Solution
The burner does not light or the flame is not
even around the burner.
• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.
• All the movable parts that make up the burner are
mounted correctly.
• There are draughts near the appliance.
The flame dies in models with a safety device.
• You pressed the knob all the way in.
• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the
safety device.
• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding
to the safety device.
The burner does not remain lit when set to
minimum.
• The gas holes are not blocked.
• There are no draughts near the appliance.
• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.
The cookware is unstable.
• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.
• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the
burner.
• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.
If, despite all these checks, the hob does not function properly and the problem persists, call the nearest Customer
Service Centre. Please have the following information handy:
• The appliance model (Mod.).
• The serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data plate located on the appliance and/or on the packaging.
! Never use unauthorised technicians and never accept replacement parts which are not original.
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After Sales Service
After Sales Service
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No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than
us - the manufacturer.
Essential Contact Information
Hotpoint Service
We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and
1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.
UK: 08709 066 066
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413
Please note: Our advisors will require the following information:
Model number:
Serial number:
Parts and Accessories
We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and
hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life.
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413
Appliance Registration
We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership. To activate your free 5 year parts
guarantee you must register your appliance with us.
UK: 0870 6092094
Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate,Dublin 17
Recycling & Disposal Information
As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality,
recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the
door, plug and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the
appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.
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Guarantee
Guarantee
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12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown
repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase.
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective
because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the
appliance at no cost to you.
This guarantee is subject to the following conditions:
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The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our
operating and maintenance instructions.
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The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.
The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise
interfered with by any person not authorised by us.
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Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.
Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.
The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
The guarantee does not cover:
Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result
of improper installation.
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Replacement of any consumable item or accessory . These include but are not limited to: plugs,
cables, batteries, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.
Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.
THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR
NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES.
5 Year Parts Guarantee
Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on
you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers.
There will be a charge for our engineer's time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your
appliance, simply call our registration line on 0870 6092094 (ROI 01 230 0800).
Extended Guarantees
We offer a selection of repair protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the
expense of repair bills for the life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice
line on 08709 088 088 (ROI 01 230 0233).
Free Helpdesk Service
We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you
experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Hotpoint
Service Hotline on 08709 066 066 (ROI 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where
necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call. If we cannot resolve the technical problem we will
replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
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