User manual HOTPOINT KRA 640 B S

[. . . ] € WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. € Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. € Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. € This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. [. . . ] A few seconds after the hob is connected to the electricity supply, a buzzer will sound. - and: Heating elements Two types of heating element may be installed, depending on the appliance model: halogen and radiant elements. Halogen elements emit heat via radiation from the halogen lamps they contain. They have similar properties to gas burners: they are easy to control and reach set temperatures quickly, allowing you to see the power level instantly. Radiant elements consist of a series of coils which allow heat to be distributed evenly at the base of the cookware, so that all slow-flame cooking may be performed successfully, for example stews, sauces or reheated dishes. If the or button is pressed for an extended period of time, the display scrolls quickly though the power levels and timer minutes. - + Switching on the hob To switch the hob on, press and hold the for approximately one second. Button Switching on the cooking zones Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button and a power adjustment device consisting of a button. Double and • To begin operating a cooking zone, press the corresponding control button and set the desired power level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons and Programming the cooking duration !All the cooking zones may be programmed simultaneously, for a duration between 1 and 99 minutes. Select the cooking zone using the corresponding selector button. Adjust the power level of the cooking zone. Press the light corresponding to the selected zone will start flashing. Set the cooking duration using the buttons. + - Power function The power function for the cooking zones may be used to shorten heating-up times. Activate and set the power as described level for the desired cooking zone in the previous paragraph. Press and hold the selector button corresponding to the desired cooking zone for at least 2 seconds. The display, the power level indicator, will alternately show the letter “P” and the power level set previously until the desired power level has been reached. Once this level has been reached, the display will revert to showing the set power level. To deactivate this function, press and hold – for at least 2 seconds - the selector button corresponding to function has been the cooking zone on which the activated; alternatively, select a different power level using the buttons - + and button or automatic 5. Confirm by pressing the selection occurs after 10 seconds. The timer begins counting down immediately. [. . . ] 16 Care and maintenance Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer frame) Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly. [. . . ]