User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBBE72

[. . . ] Instructions for Installation and Use BE72 Ceramic Hob Note: Ensure that the hob unit is securely fixed to the worktop before use. To the User You must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then retain them for future reference. Contents Introduction . . Back Cover 2 Introduction Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. [. . . ] If these recommendations are not followed a thin copper layer will build up on the hob surface which if not cleaned after each use will result in permanent marking of the hob surface. Something Wrong ? Before contacting your Hotpoint Service Centre / Installer, check the following; there may be nothing wrong with your appliance. PROBLEM Nothing works Hotplates are slow to boil or will not simmer CHECK Is the main wall switch to the cooker turned on ?Check that your pans conform with the recommendations detailed in this book. 14 Operating Faults (Cooking plate sensors) I switch the hob on and it You are taking more than 10 seconds to choose the cooking zone you wish to use. Hob emits a long bleep You have touched a selection symbol for too long (*) There is a receptacle or damp cloth on the control area. (*) A safety system is activated after about 10 seconds. I want to use a particular This hob is equipped with the latest technology to function, but can't ensure the complete safety of its components and of the user, so the sequence of operations is very important. Read the instruction manual again, particularly the part dealing with the function you wish to use. The control zone is slightly warm, even though the hob is not in use The symbols . . . The hob is not malfunctioning. Call the Technical Assistance Service. The cooking plate turns The plate has been on at high power for a long period itself off in the middle of of time. Touch the area marked "+" again and continue the cooking process and cooking. "F" and "8" flash intermittently on the control area display The heating power level displayed goes down or completely out in the middle of the cooking process and "F" and "2" flash intermittently on the control area display The plate has been on at high power for a long period of time and the control area has overheated. Wait a few minutes and then touch the power controls to set a lower heating power, or use a different cooking plate. 15 Care And Cleaning SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING. UPON 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. Cleaner Conditioner ­ Regular use of the conditioner will make the surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive cleaning do not progressively dull the surface. If the hob is scratched through accident or misuse, soil that collects will appear as fine brown lines; these are not fully removable but can be made less obvious by the daily use of cleaner conditioner. [. . . ] Before powering the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate correspond with those of the electrical system (wire section, protection devices), which should be suitable for the appliance maximum power. DO NOT connect the appliance to the electrical supply until all installation work is complete. You can connect your hob to the electrical system in two ways: q Using a mains socket. Ensure the socket is easily accessible and confirms to the local regulations in force. [. . . ]