BB 60/CS USA
Instructions for use and care
Cooktop
WARNING !
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch.
- Do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ’s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’s
instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Contents
INTRODUCING THE COOKTOP XX
IMPORTABT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS XX
COOKTOP OPERATION XX
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE XX
INTRODUCING THE COOKTOP
Now that your new cooktop is installed and ready to use,you will want to know everything
about it to ensure excellent results right from the start.
This booklet will introduce you to the features and special talents of your cooktop/hob.We
recommend you read the whole book before you start using your cooktop,for the sake of safety
as well as success.
Location of features
A. Auxiliary burner
B. Semi-Rapid burner
C. Rapid burner
G. Griddle burner
M. Cooktop controls
IMPORTANT
It is important that the User Guide should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, always ensure that the User Guide
is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can familiarize themselves with the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions before using this appliance.
Your safety is important to us
This symbol alert you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries
APPLIANCE SAFETY
• This appliance is intended for normal family house-hold use only. See the Warranty. If you have
any questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Have the installer
show you where the gas shut-off valve is located.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
• For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters clean and dry.
• In the event that a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or a door. Wait at least 1
minutes before using the cooktop.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that curtains or any other window covering do not blow
over or near the burners; they could catch on fire.
USER SAFETY
• In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other
metal tray, then turn off the gas burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• Do not use water, including wet dish clothes or towels on grease fires. A violent steam explosion
may result.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be burned.
• ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR near the kitchen.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when flambéing food.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:
1- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
2- The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3- The fire department is being called.
4- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
• SMOTHER FLAMES from other types of food fires with baking soda. NEVER use water on cooking
fires.
• Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
• Children or pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the cooktop.
• Do not store flammable materials above and below the cooktop.
• When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA.
• Use only dry potholders; moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
steam.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers
may ignite.
• A spill on a burner can smother all or part of the flame or hinder spark ingnition. If a boilover
occurs, turn off burner and check operation. If burner is operating normally, turn it back on.
• During cooking, set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and
does not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
• Never use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Dooing so many result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
• Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not blow flammable material
toward the flames or push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
• Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas,
burners, or the edge of the cooktop.
• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never be worn while
cooking.
• In the event that personal clothing catches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish
flames.
• Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with hot burners
or hot burner grates.
• Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop use.
• Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when
applied to a hot surface.
• CAUTION: Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot
burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
For State of California - Warning: Burning gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which
are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation.
COOKTOP OPERATION
The following pages explain how each feature on the gas cooktop works.
The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most appropriate one for the diameter of the
cookware being used. The burner can be regulated with the corresponding control knob (M) by
using one of the following settings:
Off OFF
High flame HI-LITE
Low flame LO
The symbols near the knobs show the position of the relative
burner on the hob.
The burners (P) are fitted with automatic ignition (D) and thermocouple
safety device (F), which automatically cuts off the gas from the burner in
a few seconds if the flame accidentally goes out during operation.
The burner cap (C) is porcelainized steel. If the burner cap is not
placed correctly, the burner may not light or the flame may not
burn completely or correctly.
WARNING: To prevent flare ups do not use the cooktop without all
burner caps properly positioned.
To ignite a burner proceed as follows:
• turn the relative knob counter-clockwise until the pointer is on the high-flame symbol;
• press the knob down fully to activate the automatic gas ignition;
• keep the knob pressed down for about 10 seconds with the flame lit to allow the safety thermocouple
to be heated;
• release the knob, checking that the flame is stable. If it is not, repeat the operation.
For minimum power, turn the knob towards the low flame symbol. Intermediate positions are possible
by putting the knob anywhere between the high and the low flame symbol.
To turn off the burner, turn the knob clockwise to the off position ( ) .
Important:
• Do not activate the automatic ignition device for more than 15 consecutive seconds.
• Difficulty in ignition is sometimes due to air inside the gas duct.
• Check that the power to the electronic ingnition is on.
• Check that the burner parts are placed correctly.
• If a burner flame accidentally goes out, the gas continues to exit for a few moments before the
safety device activates. Turn the control knob to the off position and do not attempt ignition again
for at least 1 minute, thereby letting the gas disperse, which could otherwise be a danger.
• When the equipment is not in operation, check that the knobs are in the off position ( ) . The
main gas supply cut-off cock should also be closed.
Power failure
In the event of a power failure,turn all burner control knobs to OFF position. The burners can be lit
by holding a lighted match close to the side of the burner and turning the control knob to Hi. Wait
until the flame is burning all the way around the burner cap before adjusting.
OFF
HIGH
LOW
M
Using the burners
To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners, it is advisable to use only pans with a diameter that is
suitable for the burner being used, so that the flame does not extend beyond the pan base (see following
table).
When a liquid starts boiling, it is advisable to turn the flame down just enough to keep the liquid simmering.
To obtain the best results with the cooktop, several fundamental rules should be followed while cooking
or preparing food.
• Use cookware with a flat bottom to make certain that the pot sets properly on the cooking area.
WARNING: Safety consideration: top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extendbeyond the edge of the cooking utensil
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
To ensure long life of the appliance, it is essential to carry out a thorough general clean frequently,
taking into account that:
• The appliance should be disconnected from the mains supply before starting cleaning
operations.
• Do not cleaning appliance parts when they are still warm.
• The steel parts, especially in areas with the screen-printed symbols, should not be cleaned with
diluents or abrasive detergents; preferably use just a soft cloth moistened with warm water and
liquid detergent for washing dishes (
wipe the cloth over the steel in the same direction as the
satin-finish
).
• Denatured alcohol may be used to remove stubborn dirt.
Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact with agressive detergents (containing
phosphorus) or water with a high lime content. After washing the stainless steel parts they should
be rinsed and dried with a soft cloth (washleather).
• Treatment may be carried out after cleaning to restore the shine to the surface: only use specific
products for stainless steel.
• Avoid leaving acid liquids (vinegar, lemon juice, aggressive detergents, etc.) on enamelled or
painted parts.
• The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap,
making sure to remove caked-on substance. Check that the gas outlet slits are not clogged. Dry
the burners carefully before using them again.
• Frequently clean the end part of the automatic glow plugs of the hob.
• Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
Burner ø Pan Diameter (cm)
A.Auxiliary
6 – 15
B.Semi rapid
15 – 20
C.Rapid
18 – 26
In conformity with our general conditions of sale, we reserve the right to modify our models without
notice and this booklet can in no way be considered as a binding document.
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