User guide
Gas cooktops
CG603 and CG903 models
NZ AU
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Contents
Introduction
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Safety and warnings
Using your cooktop
Care and cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty and service
Gas rate summary
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Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
About your new cooktop
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel gas cooktop. Now that it is installed and ready to use, you
will want to know everything about it to make sure you get excellent results right from the start.
This guide introduces you to all its special features. We recommend you read the whole guide
before using your new cooktop, for both safety and cooking success.
Before using your new cooktop
Before using your new cooktop, please:
Read this user guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety and warnings’ section following.
Plug the cooktop into the electricity supply and turn it on so the electronic ignition will work.
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Fig.1 CG603 with rapid burner
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Fig.2 CG603 with wok burner
Fig.3 CG903
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Semi-rapid burner
Wok burner
Auxiliary burner
Cooktop controls
Fish burner
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Rapid burner
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Safety and warnings
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
This appliance becomes hot during use.
Do not touch the cooktop components, burners, trivets/pan supports or the
stainless steel base when hot.
Before cleaning, turn the burners off and make sure the whole cooktop is cool.
Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.
WARNING!
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop.
Do not spray aerosols near the cooktop during use.
Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock.
Important safety precautions
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a
responsible person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use
the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
This appliance should be connected to a circuit that incorporates an isolating switch providing
full disconnection from the electricity supply.
Do not stand or place heavy objects on this appliance.
Do not use an asbestos mat or decorative covers between the flame and the saucepan as this may
cause serious damage to your cooktop.
Do not place aluminium foil or plastic dishes on the cooktop burners.
Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto your
benchtop and damage the surface.
Do not let large saucepans, frying pans or woks push any other pans aside. This could make them
unstable or deflect heat onto your benchtop and damage the surface.
Do not use a steam cleaner for cleaning this cooktop.
Saucepan handles may be hot to touch. Ensure saucepan handles do not overhang other gas
burners that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised person. Ensure
that the electrical connection plug is accessible after installation.
Where this gas cooktop is installed in marine craft or in a caravan, it shall not be used as a space
heater.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in
which it is installed. Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated. Keep natural ventilation holes open or
install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening of
a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation
where present.
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Using your cooktop
Lighting the cooktop
Off
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Choose the control knob for the burner you want to use.
Press the knob down gently and turn it anticlockwise to
the High position. The electrodes on all the burners will
spark.
High
Flame failure models only: Hold down the knob for
approximately five seconds after the burner has lit.
Releasing the knob too soon will extinguish the flame.
Adjust the flame anywhere between the High and Low
positions. Do not adjust the flame between High and
Low
Fig.4 Non-jet cooktop controls
(knobs may vary from those illustrated)
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Off
Off
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Note:
If the burner does not light within 15 seconds, turn the
control knob off and wait at least one minute before
trying again.
High
If the cooktop does not light
Low
Fig.5 Jet cooktop controls
(knobs may vary from those illustrated)
If the cooktop does not light, check that:
The cooktop is plugged in and the electricity is switched on.
The gas is turned on.
The electrodes are sparking.
If the electrodes are not sparking, they may be dirty or wet. Clean them with a toothbrush and
methylated spirits, as shown in Fig. 6.
Flame failure probe
(some models only)
Electrode
Fig.6 How to clean an electrode
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Using your cooktop
If the flame is irregular
If the flame is yellow or irregular, check that the burner parts, including the burner cap, are:
Clean and dry.
Positioned correctly as shown in Fig. 8.
See also ‘Troubleshooting’.
Burner cap
Burner ring
Electrode
Fig.7 Burner parts
Fig.8 Correct assembly
of burner parts
Fig.9 Incorrect assembly
of burner parts, showing
irregular flames
Electricity failure
If there is an electricity failure, you can still use your cooktop. Light the burners by holding a
match close to the side of the burner and turning the control knob to the High position. Wait
until the flame is burning evenly before adjusting.
Flame failure safety feature (some models only)
Some cooktop models have a flame failure probe (see Fig. 6).
This safety feature cuts off the gas supply to the burner if the flame is blown out.
When lighting the burner on flame failure models, hold down the knob for approximately five
seconds after the burner has lit. Releasing the knob too soon will extinguish the flame.
If the flames are accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner and do not try to light it again for
at least one minute (to allow the gas to disperse).
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Using your cooktop
General guidelines
To get the best out of your cooktop, follow these simple suggestions:
Use saucepans with thick flat bottoms. Food in a saucepan with an uneven bottom will take
longer to cook.
Fig.10 Efficient and inefficient saucepan bottoms
Do not let large saucepans or frying pans overlap the bench as this can deflect heat onto your
benchtop and damage the surface.
Always make sure saucepans are stable. Using very heavy saucepans may bend the trivet/pan
support or deflect the flame.
When you need to boil, simmer or fry food, first set the temperature to the High position.
Once the food is boiling, reduce the temperature to maintain a steady heat to cook your food
thoroughly. Doing this will reduce the cooking time.
For auxillary and semi-rapid burners, pans should be 12 cm (5 in.) or larger in diameter.
For rapid burners, pans should be 18-26 cm (7-10 in.) in diameter.
The fish burner is designed to be used with a ‘fish kettle’ or griddle approximately
40 cm (16 in.) long.
A fish kettle used on the fish burner is also useful for steaming long vegetables like corn cobs,
Chinese broccoli, long beans, and asparagus.
Using a wok
Use your wok only on the wok burner. The trivet/pan support is shaped to take a traditional wok
with a round base.
You can also use a wok stand. Make sure the stand fits securely on the four fingers of the trivet/
pan support, and is stable.
Do not use a wok larger than 45 cm (18 in.)
The wok burner is designed to be used with a wok but may be used with pans 18-26 cm
(7-10 in.) in diameter, with care.
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Using your cooktop
Using a SimmerMat (if supplied)
A SimmerMat helps control the temperature of the
cooking surface for gentle cooking or the long slow
simmering that is needed for some foods. Use at low
heat only.
To simmer
First bring the food to the boil over high heat.
Then turn the burner off and carefully place the
SimmerMat over the burner on the trivet/pan
support, with the points facing upward. Re-light the
burner, turn to Low and place your saucepan on top
of the SimmerMat.
Fig.11 Only use the SimmerMat
on the Auxilliary burner
Using a griddle (if supplied)
Cooking with a griddle
A griddle is ideal for cooking a variety of foods. The
surfaces of a cast-iron griddle will become more and
more non-stick as cooking oils become baked in. This
‘seasoning’ process can be started by coating both
surfaces of the griddle with cooking oil and baking in
the oven at 150 OC (300 OF) for about an hour.
Heat the griddle for a few minutes before using.
Brush the food, not the griddle, with oil, to reduce
splatter and smoking.
Fig.12 Only use the griddle on the Fish burner
Cook steak and vegetables at high temperatures on the ribbed side of the griddle. Turn the steak
only once, about halfway through the cooking time. To test, press the surface of the steak. The
softer the meat is, the ‘rarer’ or less well done it will be.
Griddle scones, pancakes, pikelets, polenta and eggs are best cooked slowly at medium to low
temperatures on the flat side of the griddle.
Important!
Prolonged cooking with the griddle at high temperatures may damage the cooktop.
Cleaning a cast-iron griddle
Leave the griddle to cool before cleaning. Scrape away any food residue and wash in warm soapy
water.
Do not scour to the bare metal when cleaning the griddle or you will remove the non-stick
coating that has built up during cooking.
Dry the griddle thoroughly and wipe with a thin coating of cooking oil to prevent rust forming,
especially when the griddle is new.
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Care and cleaning
General cleaning advice
Clean the cooktop regularly – do not let stains become burnt on.
Use soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth (use the mildest cleaner that will do the job). Do not
use abrasive cleaners, steel soap pads or sharp objects on stainless steel.
Soak stains under a soapy cloth.
Clean brushed stainless steel in the direction of the grain.
Rinse with clean water to ensure no cleaner residue is left (when heated this can stain the
cooktop).
Dry thoroughly to avoid leaving water marks. For extra shine on stainless steel, use a stainless
steel polish.
You can wash trivets/pan supports in the dishwasher.
Clean the burner parts in hot soapy water. Make sure you keep the holes and slots clear.
Thoroughly dry the burner parts. The flames will be irregular if the burner ring is not completely
dry.
Clean electrodes with a toothbrush and methylated spirits.
Do not clean cooktop parts in a self-cleaning oven.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
After cleaning, replace the parts correctly on the cooktop, as shown in Fig. 13. When replacing
the burner rings, turn the rings until the positioning teeth are placed correctly.
For stubborn stains, see the ‘Cleaning chart’.
Trivet/pan support
Burner cap
Burner ring
Electrode
Fig.13 After cleaning, replace the parts correctly
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Care and cleaning
Cleaning chart
Cooktop part
Cleaning
Important
Trivets/pan
Hot soapy water and nylon scourer.
Soaking in a solution of biological
clothes washing detergent.
Mild abrasive cream cleaners.
Fume-free or heavy-duty oven cleaners
(follow manufacturer’s instructions).
Always allow cooktop parts to
cool completely before cleaning
them.
supports, burner
caps and enamel
surfaces
Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
Remove spills as soon as the
cooktop is cool to avoid the soil
becoming burnt on.
Burner parts
Hot soapy water.
Reassemble the burner parts
correctly.
To clear the holes use a stiff nylon
brush or wire eg straight-ended paper
clip.
Mild abrasive cream cleaners.
Control knobs
Hot soapy water and a soft cloth.
Stainless steel
surfaces
Soak stains under a hot soapy cloth,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
Hard water spots can be removed with
household white vinegar.
Never use harsh/abrasive
cleaning agents as they will
damage the stainless steel
finish.
Non-abrasive stainless steel cleaners.
Regular use of a stainless steel polish
will reduce fingerprints and other
marks.
Heavy soiling can be removed with
fume-free or heavy-duty oven cleaner
Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel and may damage
the appearance of your cooktop.
Check the label on the cleaner
before using.
(follow manufacturer’s instructions).
The graphics are etched onto
the steel by laser and will not
rub off.
Electrodes
Toothbrush and methylated spirits.
A dirty or wet electrode will
prevent the burner lighting
efficiently.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting chart
Problem
Possible solutions
My cooktop does not light
Check the cooktop is plugged in and the electricity is switched on.
Check the gas supply valve is turned on and the supply to the
house is working. You should hear the gas when you turn a burner
on.
The electrodes may be dirty. Clean them with a toothbrush and
methylated spirits.
The burner parts may not be located properly. Check the assembly
and make sure the burner cap is sitting flat.
My burner flames are
yellow or hard to start
The burner parts may not be located properly. Check the assembly
and make sure the burner cap is sitting flat.
If you use bottled gas this may indicate you are getting near the
end of the bottle.
Check the burner parts are clean and dry.
The gas pressure may not be at the correct level. Check with your
service person or installer.
Your cooktop may not be set up for the gas you are using. Check
this with your service person or installer.
One of my burners has an
uneven flame
Check the burner parts are clean and dry. Check the assembly and
make sure the burner cap is sitting flat.
My cooktop goes out when Some cooktops have a safety feature called ‘flame failure’. Hold
I let go of the knob
down the knob for approximately five seconds after the burner has
lit. Releasing the knob too soon will extinguish the flame. See the
‘Flame failure safety feature’ in ‘Using your cooktop’.
The flame goes out at low
settings
The gas supply pressure may be low. Check this with your service
person or installer.
The low setting may have been adjusted incorrectly. Check this
with your service person or installer.
My burners do not turn
Your cooktop may not have been adjusted correctly. Check this
down much (when running with your service person or installer.
on bottled gas or LPG)
The flame tips are very
yellow
Call your service person to service the cooktop.
Call your service person to service the cooktop.
There are objectionable
odours
The flame appears to lift off Call your service person to service the cooktop.
the burner
There is an electricity
failure
If there is an electricity failure, you can still use your cooktop.
Light the burners by holding a match close to the side of the
burner and turning the control knob to the High position. Wait
until the flame is burning evenly before adjusting.
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Warranty and service
Before you call for service or assistance ...
Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide
and check that:
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Your product is correctly installed.
You are familiar with its normal operation.
If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to the Service & Warranty
book for warranty and after-sales service details or contact us through our website:
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The product specifications in this booklet apply to
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NZ AU
Gas cooktops user guide
Published: 11/2005
Part No. 599276 A
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