User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB9317

[. . . ] PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always q Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. q Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplate/pans. q Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls. q Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. [. . . ] q Use the hob as an area for storage Be deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always place pans centrally on the hotplate 6 Using Your Hob THE BEST COMBINATIONS This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. For any further information refer to manufacturers' instructions. Saucepan Types Aluminium Stainless steel with single layer copper base Stainless steel with sandwich bases of aluminium and stainless or aluminium and copper. Enamelled steel Enamelled Aluminium Enamelled based cast iron Cast Iron Copper Toughened glass or ceramic / glass / pottery Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or stainless with a magnetic sandwich base Suitability With Care Not Recommended Hob Spillage Notes 1. Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob. Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from the hob. When cooking food that contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred, remove it as long as it is still hot with a metal safety razor scraper. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the hob. Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob! 7 Using Your Hob NEVER allow aluminium foil to be in contact with the hob surface when in use. Setting the Hotplate Step 1 Place the saucepan centrally on the required hotplate. To help the environment Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of you product. 10 Care And Cleaning SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVE, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface The Ceramic Hob To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob surface. It contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For stubborn stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials, and finish off with conditioner. Powder Cleanser ­ Mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and some foods, may cause `discolourations' that appear in the form of grey or brown stains. If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied, following the manufacturers instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaners or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework. [. . . ] Walls or other kitchen furniture closer than 100mm to the aperture edge should be protected by heat resistant materials (e. g. Surfaces to be avoided in close are bare or painted wood, plastic tiles and other wall covering likely to burn or stain. If a cooker hood is to be installed refer to the manufacturer's instructions regarding fixing heights. Note: Due to many different types of installation, a mains cable is not supplied with this product. The installer will fit the correct type and length of cable. 12 Installation FITTING THE HOB Unpack the hob from the carton. [. . . ]