GWS 457.0 15
Safety instructions
C nnecti n and perati n
■ These perating and installati n instructi ns must be discussed with the
users and then handed ver t them.
■ The appliance sh uld nly be used with natural gas r liquefied petr leum
gas (butane/pr pane r a mixture f the tw ).
■ The respective inlet pressures f r vari us Eur pean c untries are indicated
in the chart “Table f permitted gas types and gas pressures” (see p. 24).
■ Only pressure regulat rs auth rized in the individual c untries may be used.
■ The appliance has been c nstructed f r a mains supply f 220-240 V /
50 Hz. P wer c nsumpti n is less than 20 watts.
■ Bef re c nnecting the appliance it must be checked whether the l cal supply
c nditi ns (type f gas and gas pressure) and the settings f the appliance
c rresp nd.
■ All settings f r the appliance are stated in this user guide. They are
indicated n the appliance by an indicating label ( r n the identificati n
plate).
■ If a setting is changed, this must be clearly indicated.
■ This appliance sh uld n t be c nnected t a pipe f r extracting c mbusti n
pr ducts. It must be installed and c nnected in acc rdance with the
applicable c nditi ns f installati n.
■ The use f a gas c ker causes heat and humidity t f rm in the r m
where the c ker is installed. F r this reas n it sh uld always be ensured
that the kitchen is well ventilated.
■ C nnecti n t the gas mains, initial perati n and adjusting and c nverting
the appliance sh uld nly be carried ut by a qualified fitter. The statut ry
regulati ns and the c nnecti n c nditi ns f the l cal gas b ard must be
bserved in every detail.
■ The appliance sh uld nly be serviced and repaired by a qualified technician
in acc rdance with the applicable safety regulati ns. Always ensure t
disc nnect the appliance fr m the energy supply when repairs are being
carried ut n facilities f r directing the fl w f gas. F r y ur wn safety,
d n t all w any ne ther than a qualified service technician t install,
service r repair this appliance.
■ If the appliance is run n liquefied petr leum gas (butane r pr pane gas),
all c nnecti ns between the b ttle and the appliance must be abs lutely
tight and leak-pr f.
■ D n t wedge in freely laid supply h ses r place them n the h b.
■ C ker h ds r wall cupb ards ab ve the h b must be fitted at a minimum
distance f 650 mm.
■ D n t use a screw driver t lever the appliance ut f the pening - This
will damage the frame f appliance. When rem ving the appliance press it
fr m the b tt m ut f the pening.
■ We rec mmend that the appliance is serviced at regular intervals by a
qualified fitter (maintenance agreement).
Operati n
■ D n t switch the appliance n until the installing technician has explained
the appliance t y u.
■ In additi n y u sh uld carefully read the inf rmati n in these perating and
installati n instructi ns. Here y u will find imp rtant n tes c ncerning safety
and h w t use the appliance. Y u sh uld remember that any damage due
t impr per perati n d es n t fall within the sc pe f the guarantee.
■ The use f a gas c ker causes heat and humidity t f rm in the r m
where the c ker is installed. F r this reas n it sh uld always be ensured
that the kitchen is well ventilated.
■ The appliance is designed s lely f r the preparati n f f d in the h me.
■ Never use the appliance t heat a r m.
■ In the event f any tr uble during perati n, immediately turn ff the supply
f gas.
■ Please keep this manual in a safe place.
■ D n t switch the burner n if n t using it f r c king.
■ P ts and pans must always be placed n the centre f the burner. Only use
p ts and w k pans which are sufficiently sturdy.
■ C kware which is in use (p ts, saucepans, pans and w k pans) may n t
extend ver the edge f the c king z ne.
When using large, shall w c kware, h t exhaust gas will fl w ut fr m
under the base f the c kware and may damage the w rkt p!
■ P ts and pans will bec me h t during use. Always keep children away!
■ D n t leave any c mbustible bjects near the c king z nes as they may
catch alight.
■ Overheated fats and ils may sp ntane usly ignite. F d inv lving the use
f fats and ils, e.g. chips, may nly be c ked under supervisi n. Never
extinguish ignited fats and ils with water! Put the lid n the pan and switch
ff the c king z ne.
■ The glass ceramic surface is very t ugh and can easily stand light t
medium bl ws and l ads distributed ver large areas. Y u sh uld, h wever,
av id c ncentrated l ads, such as c ntainers f r spices and herbs r b ttles
falling nt the surface.
■ If the glass ceramic surface sh ws any signs f cracks, fissures r
breakage, switch ff the appliance immediately and call Cust mer Service.
■ Make sure c nnecti n cables f r electrical devices are n t jammed n the
h t burners.
■ Always keep pressure c kers under bservati n until the right pressure has
been reached. First set the burner t full flame and then turn d wn the
flame in g d time (as indicated by the manufacturer f the saucepan).
■ Make sure that the c king z nes are kept clean, since s iling will impair
the functi ning f the h b.
■ Always ensure that y u place the intermediate ring, the burner ring and the
burner cap nt the burner t p plate pr perly. There can be n mix-up n
replacing them. The burner c mp nents are t be pr perly placed (turn until
y u can feel that the c mp nent has engaged) in their designated p siti n
(alignment pins). The slits n the burner head must never be c vered.
■ Sh uld there be a p wer failure r sh uld the spark plugs bec me damp,
escaping gas can als be ignited with a match r with a gas igniter.
