User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB9315

[. . . ] The appliance is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. * The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance: (a) (b) (c) (d) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book. Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to this equipment. Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the authorised employee or agent. Has been correctly installed. Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely. [. . . ] Setting the Hotplate Step 1 Place the saucepan centrally on the required heating zone. Step 2 Switch on the power using the on/off sensor . Step 3 Press the required heating zone selection sensor and using the sensors select the required heat setting. Step 4 When you have finished cooking, return the heating zone to 0 by pressing the key and switch off the power using the on/off sensor . DO NOT allow young children near to the hob when the it is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot!Guide To Using The Hotplates Setting Type Of Food 1 Melting butter, chocolate, etc. 2 or 3 Keeping small amounts of water simmering. Heating sauces containing egg yolk and butter. Simmering stews, meat, fish vegetables and fruit. 6 or 7 Cooking food just above simmering. Maintaining a rolling boil for preserve making. prolonged pressure on the control panel. In such situations, the hob automatically switches off. Press the key again to switch on the hob. The controls are cleared* and you can use the hob as usual. Automatic power cut: Power Level 1-2 3 4 5-6 7-8 9 Max. duration of operation 10 hours 5 hours 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour If you forget to turn off one or more heating zones, the power is automatically cut off after a certain time. * To reset the controls, follow the procedure described previously. 16 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 heat Hob switches itself off CHECK Is the main wall switch to the cooker turned on ?If a control is on, the relevant power level displays will illuminate. Check that your pans conform with the recommendations detailed in this book. Check there is no spillage or obstruction over the controls area. Controls will not operate Timer not working Smaller heating zones are slow to heat up Are the controls locked?Check Ensure the indicator light is not on. key was pressed again AFTER programmed time required was set. Check booster is not activated on the rear right and front left zones. If after checking the above points and re-reading the instruction book you still have problems, contact Service (see KEY CONTACTS back cover). 17 Care and Cleaning BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO CLEAN, ALWAYS ENSURE THE HEATING ZONES ARE COOL TO TOUCH AND THAT THE RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS (`H') ARE NOT ILLUMINATED. 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. [. . . ] BEFORE USE WARNING: During storage, the glue used for the joints leaves a slight oily residue on the glass. We recommend that you remove this residue before you turn on the hob, using a common cleaning product (non-abrasive polishing cream). During the first few hours of use, the hob may emit a `rubbery' odour which will soon disappear. Fig. If the worktop thickness is less than 40mm, a spacer will be required between the underside of the worktop and the hob fixing bracket (spacer not supplied (see Fig. 4) Fig. [. . . ]