Teknix SCGH61B & SCGH61X Hob

Introduction

These instructions have been drawn up for your safety and that of others. You are therefore requested to read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference as necessary. If the appliance is sold or moved, make sure that the manual is handed over to the new user.

⚠️ For Your Safety

These instructions have been drawn up for your safety and that of others. You are therefore requested to read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference as necessary. If the appliance is sold or moved, make sure that the manual is handed over to the new user.

Installation Safety

• Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
• This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
• Installation of the appliance and its connection to the electrical mains must only be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Before any procedure, it is important to check that the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the electrical mains.
• It is risky to modify or attempt to modify the characteristics of this product.
• After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure that it is undamaged and that the electrical lead is in perfect condition. Otherwise, contact your dealer before putting the appliance into operation.
• The Manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to comply with the accident prevention regulations.
• Make sure that air is able to circulate freely around the appliance. Poor ventilation produced a shortage of oxygen.
• Make sure that the appliance is supplied with the type of gas indicated on the date plate on the appliance.
• Use of a gas cooking appliance produces heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated by keeping the air intakes open and in good working order or by installing an extractor hood with discharge pipe.
• If the appliance is used intensively for a long time the effectiveness of the ventilation will have to be increased, for example by opening a window or increasing the power of any electric extractor fan.

During Use

• This product is designed to cook food inside ordinary homes and for non-professional purposes. It should not be used for any other purpose.
• After using the appliance, make sure that all controls are in “CLOSED” or “OFF” position.
• If you use an electrical socket close to this appliance, take care that the cables of the appliances you are using are far away from the hot parts of this appliance.

Children's safety

• This appliance must only be used by adults. Make sure that children do not touch the controls or play with the appliance.
• The exposed parts of this appliance heat up during cooking and remain hot for some time even after it is switched off. Keep children well away until the appliance has cooled down.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Keep the appliance thoroughly cleaned. Food residues may cause fire risks.

Service and parts

• In the instance of malfunctions. Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs by unskilled persons may cause damage and accidents. First refer to the contents of this manual. If you do not find the necessary information, contact your nearest Service Centre. Servicing work on this appliance must be carried out by an authorized Technical Service Centre. Always request the use of original spare parts.

Environmental protection advice

• All the materials used are environmentally compatible and recyclable. Please make your contribution to conserving the environment by using the separate waste collection channels available.

Decommissioned appliances

• Appliances which are no longer used or usable are not worthless waste. Through environment-friendly disposal, a number of materials used in the production of your appliance can be recovered.
• Find out about the current disposal options from your specialist dealer, or your local authority.
• Before scrapping the appliances, cut the power supply lead and make it unusable.

For The Installation Technician

Technical data

Dimensions in mm: Installation opening L x P: 560 x 480

Gas intake connection: G1/2"

Electricity supply: 220-240V~50/60Hz

Instructions for the installation technician

⚠️ CAUTION: This appliance must only be installed and used in rooms with permanent ventilation to local standards. Installation of the appliance and its connection to the electrical mains must only be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Before any procedure, it is important to check that the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the electrical mains. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage arising from installation in breach of the regulations in force or from failure to comply with the accident prevention regulations.

Installation premises

For proper operation of a gas appliance, the air necessary for the combustion of the gas must be able to flow into the room naturally. The air must flow into the room directly through openings in the outside walls. These openings must have an unobstructed cross-section not less than 2m³/h for each kW of power (see total power in kW on the appliance nameplate). This opening must be constructed so that it will not be obstructed from inside or outside, or constructed close to the floor. The opening is recommended to be on the side opposite to that on which the flue gases are discharged. If it is not feasible to provide these openings in the room where the appliance is installed, the necessary air may be taken from an adjacent room, provided that:

• This room is not a bedroom or a hazardous environment;
• This room has ventilation;
• The ventilation between the room where the appliance is installed and the adjacent room has openings.
• Minimum height from pan support to kitchen cabinet board is 850mm.

Diagram Description (Fig A, B, C): Visual representations of installation scenarios showing ventilation requirements, including the use of hoods or electric fans for flue gas discharge.

Discharge of flue gases

Gas cooking appliances must discharge their flue gases through hoods connected directly to flues or the outdoors.

If it is not possible to install the hood (fig. B), an electric fan must be installed on the outside wall or the window of the room, provided it is possible for the ventilation opening to be increased in proportion to the delivery rate of the fan (fig. C). For a kitchen, the delivery rate of this electric fan must guarantee an hourly air exchange of 3-5 times its volume. In both instances, the use of flues already used by other appliances to discharge the flue gases is forbidden.

Connection to the gas supply

The gas connection must be made in accordance with the local standards. When installing, fit a safety tap at the end of the pipeline. The appliance leaves the factory tested and set for the type of gas indicated on the plate inside the bottom guard, close to the gas connection pipe. Make sure that the type of gas to be supplied to the appliance is the same as that shown on the plate. Otherwise, follow the instructions provided in the "Adapting to different types of gas" section.

For maximum efficiency and minimum consumption, make sure that the gas supply pressure complies with the values shown. If the gas used is different from that specified (or variable), a suitable pressure regulator must be installed on the supply pipeline.

The union must be fitted on the end of the gas train. Complete with G1/2" threaded nut, fitting the gasket between the components as shown in the illustration. The gaskets must comply with the local standards. Screw the parts together without forcing, fit the union so that it points in the direction required then tighten all parts.

Diagram Description (Gas Train Connection): Illustrates the connection of the gas supply, showing the union (A), gasket (B), and adjustable union (C).

Connection

Make the connection to the gas system using a rigid metal pipe and regulation unions, or with a stainless steel hose complying with the local standard. If metal hoses are used, take care that they do not come into contact with mobile parts and are not crushed. This must also be checked if the hob is to be combined with an oven.

The gas intake connection of the appliance has a “male thread.” When making the connection, take care not to apply stresses of any kind to the appliance.

⚠️ When the installation is complete, always check that all the unions are absolutely tight using a soapy solution. Never use a flame to make this check.

Electrical connection

The appliance is profited to operate with a power supply voltage of 230V single-phase. The connection must be made in accordance with the regulations and laws in force.

Before making the connection, make sure that:

1. The safety circuit-breaker and the electrical system are able to withstand the load of the appliance (see nameplate).
2. The power supply system has an earth connection in good working order in accordance with the regulations in force;
3. The socket or omni polar switch use are easily accessible with the appliance installed.

Fit a plug suitable for the load on the power lead and connect it to a suitable safety socket. If you wish to make a direct connection to the mains, an omni polar switch with a gap between the contacts of at least 3 mm, of suitable rating for the load and complying with the regulations in force, must be installed between the appliance and the mains. The switch must not break a contact in the yellow/green earth wire.

The brown live wire (connected to the “L” terminal of the terminal board) must always be connected to the live wire of the power supply mains. In all cases, the power supply lead must be positioned so that it does not reach a temperature 50°C above the room temperature at any point. One example of an ideal route is shown in the illustration. The cable is guided by means of band clamps fixed to the side of the cabinet, in order to avoid any contact with the appliance underneath the hob.

Diagram Description (Electrical Connection): Shows correct (YES) and incorrect (NO) earthing connections for the appliance, emphasizing proper grounding. Also illustrates recommended cable routing.

Replacing the power supply lead

If the lead has to be replaced, only HO5RR-F or HO5RN-F type cables suitable for the load and the operating temperature must be used. In addition, the yellow/green earth wire must be about 2 cm longer than the live and neutral wires.

Diagram Description (Wire Connections): Depicts the standard wiring for power supply, showing Live (brown), Neutral (blue), and Earth (yellow/green) connections.

Adapting to the different types of gas

Changing the nozzles

1. Remove the pan standee.
2. Remove the burner caps and flame caps from the burners.
3. Use a size 7 socket wrench to unscrew and remove the nozzles, replacing them with those corresponding to the type of gas to be used (see the table).
4. Reassemble the parts, reversing the operations described above.
5. Then replace the setting data (close to the mains gas connection) with the one for the new type of gas. If the pressure of the gas used is different from that specified (or variable), a suitable gas pressure regulator complying with the standard must be installed on the supply pipeline.

Diagram Description (Nozzle Change): Illustrates the components of the burner assembly involved in changing gas nozzles.

Setting the minimum level

1. Light the burner as already described.
2. Turn the tap to the minimum flame position.
3. Remove the control knobs.
4. PG TO NG: Use a thin blade screwdriver to turn the by-pass screw located above left of the gas valve shaft as shown. Turn gently the by-pass screw clockwise to the end completely, then turn it anti-clockwise 1/2 turn for the Triple flame burner, 3/4 turn for the Large rapid burner, 1/2 turn for the Medium Semi-rapid Burner and 3/8 turn for the Auxiliary burner.
5. NG TO LPG: Use a thin blade screwdriver to turn the by-pass screw located above left of the gas valve shaft as shown. Turn gently the by-pass screw clockwise to the end.
6. Finally, check that the burner does not go out when the tap is turned quickly from the maximum to the minimum position.

Diagram Description (Minimum Level Setting): Shows the location of the by-pass screw on the gas valve for adjusting the minimum flame setting.

Building into fitted kitchen units

These hobs are designed for installation in fitted kitchen units up to 600mm deep with suitable characteristics. Any cabinet side panels taller than the height of the hob itself must be at least 150mm away from the opening into which the hob is inserted. The dimensions of the hob and the installation opening are shown in the illustration.

Diagram Description (Hob Dimensions): Illustrates the hob dimensions and the required installation opening size.

Insertion and fixing

Before inserting the hob in the installation opening, place the special gasket around the bottom edge of the hob. It is important to fix this gasket evenly, without gaps or overlapping, to prevent liquid from seeping underneath the hob.

1. Remove the pan stands and the burner caps and turn the hob upside down, taking care not to damage the ignition plugs and the thermocouples.
2. Place the gasket around the bottom edge of the hob as shown in the illustration on the right.
3. Place the hob in the installation opening and push it down so that the hob is resting firmly on the cabinet, as shown in the illustration. The side springs will hold it in place.

Diagram Description (Gasket and Insertion): Shows how to apply the sealing gasket to the hob and how to correctly insert the hob into the kitchen unit.

Installation options

On base cabinet with door

When constructing the cabinet, suitable precautions must be taken to prevent contact with the casing of the hob, which becomes very hot during operation. The recommended method for overcoming this problem is illustrated in fig.1. The panel underneath the hob must be easily removable to allow the hob to be locked in position and released in case of servicing work.

Diagram Description (Cabinet with Door): Illustrates cabinet construction for a hob installed above a base cabinet with a door, showing clearances and a removable panel for access.

On base cabinet with oven

The installation compartment must have the dimensions shown in figures 2 and 3 and must have supports to allow satisfactory ventilation. Two possible methods for avoiding overheating are illustrated in figures 3 and 4. The electrical connections of the hob and oven must be made separately both for electrical reasons and to simplify removal of the oven through the front of the cabinet.

Wall cabinets or extractor hoods must be at least 650 mm above the hob.

Diagram Description (Cabinet with Oven): Shows recommended dimensions for installing the hob above an oven, along with ventilation strategies and clearance requirements for wall cabinets/hoods.

Instructions for use

The hob control knobs

The symbols on the control knobs mean the following:

• ⚫: no gas flow
• ?: maximum gas flow
• ?: Minimum gas flow

All operating positions must be set between the maximum and minimum flow settings, and never between the maximum setting and the closed position.

(Symbol present on version with lighting integrated in the Control knob)

Dual triple flame version

• ⚫: no gas flow
• ?: maximum gas flow from central burner
• ?: minimum gas flow from central burner
• ??: maximum gas flow from outer and central burners simultaneously
• ??: minimum gas flow from outer and central burners simultaneously

Diagram Description (Control Knobs): Shows the hob control knobs and their associated parts: A-Burner cap, B-Lighting plug, C-Thermocouple, D-Triple flame cap.

Lighting the burners

ℹ️ To obtain a flame more easily, light the burner before placing a cooking utensil on the pan stand.

To light a burner, proceed as follow: For versions with lighting integrated in the control knob, push the knob of the burner fully down and turn it anticlockwise to the “maximum flow” setting symbol, or press the button if the appliance has individual lighting.

After lighting the flame, keep the knob pressed for about 10 seconds: this time is necessary to heat up the “thermocouple” (Fig.1-C) and activate the safety valve, which would otherwise cut off the gas flow.

⚠️ Then check that the flame is even and turn the control knob to adjust the flame as required.

In the instance of a power cut

If the flame does not light after a few attempts, check that the “burner cap" and "flame cap" are correctly positioned.

To turn off the flame, turn the control knob clockwise to the ⚫ symbol. Before removing pans from the burners, always lower or turn off the flame.

For correct use of the hob

For lower gas consumption and better efficiency: Use only flat-bottomed pans of dimensions suitable for the burners, as shown in the table on the right. Also, as soon as a liquid comes to the boil, take care to turn the flame down to a level that will just keep it boiling.

⚠️ During cooking processes involving fats or oils, watch your foods carefully because these substances may catch fire if brought to high temperatures.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before each operation, disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains and allow it to cool down.

General cleaning

Wash enameled parts with lukewarm water and detergent: do not use abrasive products which might damage them.

Wash the flame caps and burner caps often with boiling water and detergent, taking care to remove all deposits.

The hob pan stands can also be washed in a dishwasher.

For stubborn dirt, use ordinary non-abrasive detergents or specific commercial products. We strongly advise you not to use scouring pads. Steel wool or acids for cleaning.

Hob

Clean the hob regularly with a soft cloth wet with lukewarm water and a little liquid detergent. Do not use the following products:

• household detergents or bleaches;
• soaped scouring pads not suitable for non-stick utensils;
• steel wool scouring pads;
• stain removers for baths or sinks.

If the hob gets very dirty, use specific commercial products.

Ignition plug

Automatic burner ignition is provided (when installed) by a ceramic "plug” and a metal electrode (B in fig.1). Periodically clean these parts of the hob thoroughly. In addition, to avoid ignition difficulties, check that the cavities in the burner are not obstructed.

To remove deposits from the burner cavities, remove the cap and separate the two parts (see diagram on the right). After cleaning, put the two parts back together and return them correctly to their position. After washing, replace the hob pan stands, checking that they are correctly positioned.

Diagram Description (Ignition Plug Cleaning): Shows the burner components (cap, plug, electrode) and the process for cleaning them.

Routine maintenance

Have the condition and efficiency of the gas pipe and the pressure regulator (if installed) checked periodically. If anomalies are found, do not repair but have the faulty part replaced.

To ensure good performance and safety, the gas regulator taps must be greased periodically.

⚠️ Periodic lubrication of the taps must only be carried out by qualified personnel, who must also be contacted if the appliance malfunctions.

Guarantee and Service

Your Teknix appliance comes with a 2 year parts and labour guarantee – to give you the reassurance you need when purchasing a new appliance.

Before requesting a service visit, please check the troubleshooting guide in the operating instruction booklet.

For service and repairs

Please contact the Teknix technical helpline on: Freephone 0800 772 0614

Telephone lines are open 09.00 – 17.30 Monday to Friday.

Please have your model number and serial number available before making the call.

What is covered

• All repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect.
• The cost of all functional replacement parts.
• The labour cost of a Teknix approved repairer to carry out the repair.

What is not covered

• Transit or delivery damage.
• Accidental damage.
• Misuse, or abuse.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including knobs.
• Accessory items, including ice trays, scrapers and cutlery baskets.
• Repairs required as a result of unauthorised repairs or incorrect installation that fails to meet the requirements contained in the operating instruction booklet.

Note: The product is guaranteed for domestic household use only. Gas appliances must be installed by a Gas Safe registered Gas Installer.