PIM 640 S (IX) - Cooker INDESIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PIM 640 S (IX) INDESIT

Operating Instructions

Description of the appliance,11

Precautions and tips,27

Maintenance and care,28

WARNING: The appliance and its

accessible parts become hot during use.

Care should be taken to avoid touching

heating elements. Children less than 8

years of age shall be kept away unless

continuously supervised. This appliance

can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge

if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved. Children shall not

play with the appliance. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob

with fat or oil can be dangerous and may

result in re. NEVER try to extinguish a

re with water, but switch off the appliance

and then cover ame e.g. with a lid or a

WARNING: Danger of re: do not store

items on the cooking surfaces.

Never use steam cleaners or pressure

cleaners on the appliance.

Remove any liquid from the lid before

opening it. Do not close the glass cover (if

present) when the gas burners or electric

hotplates are still hot.4

The appliance is not intended to be

operated by means of an external timer

or separate remote control system.

CAUTION: the use of inappropriate hob

guards can cause accidents.

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• appliance model (Mod.)

• serial number (S/N)

This information is found on the data plate located on the

appliance and/or on the packaging.

Description of the appliance

1 Support Grid for COOKWARE

• ELECTRIC HOTPLATES may have different diameters

and operate at different power levels. These power

levels may be “normal” or “rapid” (the latter may be

distinguished from the others by a red spot in the middle

• The ELECTRIC HOTPLATE INDICATOR LIGHT

switches on whenever the selector knob is moved from

• 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 and ELECTRIC PLATES* adjust the power or the size of the ame.

• GAS BURNER IGNITION* enables a specic burner to

be lit automatically.

• SAFETY DEVICE* stops the gas ow if the ame is

accidentally extinguished.

* Only available on certain models.

! Before operating your new appliance please read this

instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information

for safe use, installation and care of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference.

Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

! Keep packaging material out of the reach of children. It can

become a choking or suffocation hazard (see Precautions

! The appliance must be installed by a qualied professional

according to the instructions provided. Incorrect installation

may cause harm to people and animals or may damage

! This unit may be installed and used only in permanently

ventilated rooms in accordance with British Standard

Codes Of Practice: B.S. 6172 / B.S. 5440, Par. 2 and B.S.

6891 Current Editions. The following requirements must

• The room must be equipped with an air extraction system

that expels any combustion fumes. This may consist of

a hood or an electric fan that automatically starts each

time the appliance is switched on. In a chimney stack or branched flue. (exclusively for cooking appliances)Directly to the Outside • The room must also allow proper air circulation, as air is

needed for combustion to occur normally. The ow of air

must not be less than 2 m

/h per kW of installed power.

The air circulation system may

take air directly from the outside

by means of a pipe with an inner

cross section of at least 100 cm

the opening must not be vulnerable

to any type of blockages.

The system can also provide the air

needed for combustion indirectly,

i.e. from adjacent rooms tted with

air circulation tubes as described

above. However, these rooms must

not be communal rooms, bedrooms

or rooms that may present a re

A Examples of ventilation holes for comburant air.Enlarging the ventilation slotbetween window and floor.Adjacent Room Room to beVented • Liquid petroleum gas sinks to the oor as it is heavier

than air. Therefore, rooms containing LPG cylinders must

also be equipped with vents to allow gas to escape in

the event of a leak. As a result LPG cylinders, whether

partially or completely full, must not be installed or stored

in rooms or storage areas that are below ground level

(cellars, etc.). It is advisable to keep only the cylinder

being used in the room, positioned so that it is not subject

to heat produced by external sources (ovens, replaces,

stoves, etc. ) which could raise the temperature of the

cylinder above 50°C.

Fitting the appliance

The following precautions must be taken when installing

• Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and taller than

the top of the hob must be at least 600 mm from the edge

• Hoods must be installed according to their relative

installation instruction manuals and at a minimum

distance of 650 mm from the hob (see gure).

• Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a minimum

height of 420 mm from the hob (see gure).

If the hob is installed beneath a wall

cabinet, the latter must be situated

at a minimum of 700 mm above

• The installation cavity should have the dimensions

indicated in the gure.

Fastening hooks are provided, allowing you to fasten

the hob to tops that are between 20 and 40 mm thick.

To ensure the hob is securely fastened to the top, we

recommend you use all the hooks provided.

! Use the hooks contained in the “accessory pack”.

• 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

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 at surface

with an opening of at least 45 x 560 mm (see diagrams).

560 mm.45 mm. 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 gure).

! The PI 640 AST/PIM 640 AST hob can only be installed

above built-in ovens with a cooling ventilation system.

Electrical connection

Hobs equipped with a three-pole power supply cable are

designed to operate with alternating current at the voltage

and frequency indicated on the data plate (this is located

on the lower part of the appliance). The earth wire in the

cable has a green and yellow cover. If the appliance is to

be installed above a built-in electric oven, the electrical

connection of the hob and the oven must be carried out

separately, both for electrical safety purposes and to make

extracting the oven easier.

Connecting the supply cable to the mains

Install a standardised plug corresponding to the load

indicated on the data plate.

The appliance must be directly connected to the mains

using an omnipolar circuit-breaker with a minimum contact

opening of 3 mm installed between the appliance and the

mains. The circuit-breaker must be suitable for the charge

indicated and must comply with current electrical regulations

(the earthing wire must not be interrupted by the circuit-

breaker). The supply cable must not come into contact with

surfaces with temperatures higher than 50°C.

! The installer must ensure that the correct electrical

connection has been made and that it is compliant with

Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that:

• The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with

• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the

appliance, which is indicated on the data plate.

• The voltage is in the range between the values indicated

• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance.

If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an

authorised technician to replace it. Do not use extension

cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply

cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.

! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by

authorised technicians only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety

measures not be observed.

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.”

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

specications”). This will ensure the safe operation and

longevity of your appliance while maintaining efcient

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 tting on the appliance

supply ramp and this is tted with a seal in order to preventGB

leaks. The seal must always be replaced after rotating the

pipe tting (seal provided with appliance). The gas supply

pipe tting is a threaded 1/2 gas cylindrical male attachment.

Connecting a exible jointless stainless steel pipe to a

The gas supply pipe tting is a threaded 1/2 gas cylindrical

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 exible metal pipe

does not touch any moving parts and is not compressed.

! Only use pipes and seals that comply with current national

Checking the tightness of the connection

! When the installation process is complete, check the pipe

ttings for leaks using a soapy solution. Never use a ame.

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

1. Remove the hob grids and slide the burners off their

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”).

3. Reassemble the parts following the above procedure in

4. Once this procedure is nished, replace the old rating

sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used.

Sticker are available from any of our Service Centres.

• Adjusting the burners’ primary air

Does not require adjusting.

• Setting the burners to minimum

1. Turn the tap to the low ame position;

2. Remove the knob and adjust

the adjustment screw, which is

positioned in or next to the tap pin,

until the ame is small but steady.

3. Having adjusted the ame 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 ame does not go out.

4. Some appliances have a safety device (thermocouple)

tted. If the device fails to work when the burners are set

to the low ame setting, increase this low ame 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

! If the appliance is connected to liquid gas, the regulation

screw must be fastened as tightly as possible.

! Once this procedure is nished, replace the old rating

sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used. Stickers

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 tted to the inlet pipe (in order to comply

with current national regulations).

This appliance conforms to the following

European Economic Community directives:

- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low

Voltage) and subsequent amendments

- 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

subsequent amendments

- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and

subsequent amendments.

- 2009/142/EEC dated 30/11/09 (Gas) and

subsequent amendments.

- 2012/19/EC and subsequent

GB Burner and nozzle specications

(1) Only for appliances with the security device.

PI 640 A PI 640 IB PI 640 AS PI 640 A R PI 640 S PI 640 AS R PIM 640 AS PIM 640 S PIM 640 AS EX PIM 640 A PI 631

! The PI 640 AST/PIM 640 AST hob can only be installed above built-in ovens with a cooling ventilation system.GB

! The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric

hotplate* is shown on every knob.

Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings

To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near

the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the

corresponding knob anti-clockwise to the maximum setting.

Since the burner is tted with a safety device, the knob

should be pressed for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow

the automatic device keeping the ame alight to heat up.

When using models with an ignition button, light the desired

burner by rst pressing the gas burners button (identiable

by the symbol), then pressing down the corresponding

knob as far as possible and turning it anticlockwise towards

the maximum setting.

! If a ame 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).

The corresponding knob may be turned clockwise or anti-

clockwise and set to six different positions: Setting Normal o Fast Plate 0 Off 1 Low 2-5 Medium 6 High When the selector knob is in any position other than the off

position, the ‘on’ light comes on.

Practical advice on using the burners

To ensure the burners operate efciently:

• Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table)

so that the ames do not extend beyond the bottom of

• Always use cookware with a at base and a cover.

• When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn

the knob to minimum.

Practical advice on using the electric

To avoid heat loss and damage to the hotplates, use pans

with a at base, whose diameter is no less than that of the

hotplate itself. Setting

Off Cooking vegetables, fishCooking patatoes (using steam) soups, chickpeas, beans.Continuing the cooking of large quantities of food, minestrone.For roasting (average)For roasting (above average)For browning and reaching a boil in a short time ! Before using the hotplates for the rst time, you should heat

them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes,

without placing any pans on them. During this initial stage, their

protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance.

Precautions and tips

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured

in compliance with international safety standards. The

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

must be read carefully.

• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.

• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to

maintain efcient operation. When installing the hob,

follow the instructions provided in the paragraph on

“Positioning” the appliance.

• These instructions are only valid for the countries

whose symbols appear in the manual and on the serial

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

* Only available on certain models.28

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or

damp hands and feet.

• The appliance must be used by adults only for the

preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions

outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance

(e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and

is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable

for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and

unreasonable use of the appliance.

• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical

appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts

• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat

must never be covered.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“○” 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.

• 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).

• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards

the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas

burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a

• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

• The appliance should not be operated by people

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local

legislation so that the packaging may be reused.

• The European Directive 2012/19/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.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer

for information concerning the correct disposal of their

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

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.

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the

• 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

• 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

• The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp

cloth and lubricated with a little oil while still warm.

• 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.

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difcult to turn.

If this happens, the tap must be replaced.

! This procedure must be performed by a qualied

technician authorised by the manufacturer.

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.

The burner does not light or the ame is not even

• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.

• All the movable parts that make up the burner are

• There are draughts near the appliance.GB

The ame dies in models with a safety device.

Check to make sure that:

• You pressed the knob all the way in.

• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate

• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding

to the safety device.

The burner does not remain lit when set to minimum.

Check to make sure that:

• The gas holes are not blocked.

• There are no draughts near the appliance.

• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.

The cookware is unstable.

Check to make sure that:

• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly at.

• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the

• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.30

modifications successives

- 93/68/CEE du 22/07/93 et

modifications successives.

- 2009/142/CEE du 30/11/09 (Gaz) et

modifications successives.