Technical information for the installer
• This appliance can be built into a 20mm to
40mm thick worktop.
• If no oven is to be installed below the hob, a
panel must be fitted under the hob to prevent
hob damage and protect the cupboard contents.
This panel must cover the whole of the
underside of the hob and must be positioned so
that an air gap of at least 20mm between the
panel and hob underside is maintained, as a
minimum, and as a maximum 150mm to the
underneath of the work surface.
• This hob is designed to operate perfectly with
any oven in the KitchenAid range. The
Manufacturer declines all responsibility should
any other make of oven be installed.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
should another make of oven be installed.
Before installation, please ensure that:
• Warning: this is a heavy products which
requires the installation to be carried out
by two people.
• The gas supply (type and pressure) and the
calibration on the hob are compatable ( see
serial number plate on the hob and the table on
page 6).
• The cabinetry and appliances surrounding/next
to the hob rea heat resistant and in compliance
with local regulations.
• The products of combustion are removed from
the atmoshere in the room by using an
extraction hood or electrical fan installed to the
walls and or windows, in line with current
regulations.
• The air circulates naturally through a suitable
opening that is no less than 100cm
2
in cross
section, which must be:
- perminent and accessable on the walls of the
room being ventilated and extracting towards
the outside.
- created in such a way that the openings both
inside and out cannot be obstructed, even in
error.
- Protected by plastic grill, metallic netting etc
that should not reduce the 100cm
2
cross section
- Located in such a position so as not to
interfere with the extraction of the products of
combustion.
Installation
9
Gas connection
WARNING! This operation must be performed by a qualified
technician.
• The gas supply system must comply with local regulations.
• You can find specific local regulations for some countries in the
paragraph “Reference to local regulations”. If not information
concerning your Country is given, please ask details to your
installer.
• The connection of the hob to the gas pipe network or gas cylinder
must be made by means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with
fittings complying with local regulations, or by means of a
continuous-surface stainless steel hose complying with local
regulations. The maximum length of the hose is 2 linear metres.
• Connect the elbow union to the main feed pipe of the hob and fit
the seal conforming with EN 549, as shown in the figure.
IMPORTANT: if a stainless steel hose is used, it must be
installed so as not to touch any mobile part of the furniture. It
must pass through an area where there are no obstructions
and where it is possible to inspect it on all its length.
• After connection to the gas supply, check for leaks with soapy
water. Light up the burners and turn the knobs from max position
to minumum position to check flame stability.
