User manual ACCO T40

[. . . ] Any other use (such as heating a room for example) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous. €¢ The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance. €¢ Certain fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular importance: • do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands, • never use the appliance when barefoot, • never use extensions, • never pull on the power supply cable or the appliance itself to unplug it from the mains socket, • never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun, etc. [. . . ] €¢ If you use small electric appliances near the hob, make sure their power supply cable does not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob. €¢ Make sure all pan handles are always pointing inwards towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental spills. €¢ WARNING: Do not look at the halogen lamps in the cooking zones for long if they are present. First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe these off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasive cleaner. During the first few hours of use, you may detect a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly. 20 Installation and fastening The following instructions are intended for a qualified fitter to guide him/her along the installation, adjustment and technical maintenance procedures as correctly as possible and in full compliance with the applicable norms in force. Fastening Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance. Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter adheres fully to the worktop. Installation • This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance. The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element. This combination provides ideal heat distribution across the entire surface of the cooking area without compromising the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and heat, which means: • a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas burners; • an equally rapid elimination of the heat source. Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their operation is similar to that of other heating elements. Table 1 Pos 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cooking zone setting off to melt butter or chocolate to heat liquids for creams and sauces stews - blanquette - desserts pasta - rice steak - fish - omelette fried food The control knobs Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12. The table 1 provides information on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corresponding, recommended uses. The “ ON” indicator light (B) This light comes on when one of the heating elements has been turned on. Residual heat indicator light (D) This light indicates that the temperature of one or more cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the elements have been turned off. Some models come equipped with four such indicator lights, one for each of the four cooking areas. 24 Maintenance and care Advice on using your appliance To get the best from your hob, it is vital that you follow a few fundamental rules during cooking and when preparing food. [. . . ] €¢ Never leave a cooking zone on without a pan on it as the maximum heat level would be reached very quickly, which could damage the heating elements. • The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorised after-sales service centre to have it repaired. Before proceeding with maintenance operations, check that all the cooking zones are turned off and have cooled down completely. [. . . ]