User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON CLAS HE SYSTEM 18

[. . . ] €¢ Check that the current load of the mains supply and of the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. €¢ This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. 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. [. . . ] For any repairs, contact only an authorised after-sales service centre and demand original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the safety of the appliance. €¢ Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from the power mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer. Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance safe, above all for children who could play with the appliance. • The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock caused by a sharp object, such as a tool for example. In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorised after-sales service centre to have it repaired. €¢ Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone while still hot. €¢ Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or plastic items have been placed on the hob surface. €¢ Do not go near the heating zones when these are still hot. €¢ 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. To use the large zone, set the knob to and then adjust it to the desired heating power. KBH 6004/1 - KBH 6000/1 Power 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Type of dish off cooking greens, fish steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, beans steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, beans for roasting (moderate) for roasting (high) for browning, to bring large volumes to the boil Specific case - KBH 6034 DO Using the cooker control knob corresponding to the chosen hotplate you can normally only operate its inner zone. To operate the whole extendible hotplate (both the inner and the outer zone) press the button found on the hob. Now you can regulate the desired temperature using the same knob up until number 12. 23 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. €¢ Use pans with a flat bottom so they adhere fully to the heating zone. Hob care The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is smooth and poreless and it is also resistant to thermal shocks and to mechanical shocks under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we recommend you care for your hob as follows: • for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels. €¢ If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner suitable for vitroceramic glass, rinse off and dry thoroughly. €¢ food residue and dirt can be removed using a special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations. [. . . ] €¢ Make sure the pan base is always clean and dry, to guarantee good contact and long life for the cooking zones and pans alike. The concentration of heat on gas burners can warp the bottom of the pan, consequently you would never obtain the desired result when using the pan on the glass ceramic hob. €¢ 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. [. . . ]