User manual HOTPOINT KRO 642 D C 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. [. . . ] To deactivate this function, press and hold – for at least 2 seconds - the selector button corresponding function has to the cooking zone on which the been activated; alternatively, select a different power level between 0 and 9 using the power level selector buttons. GB 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 and a power adjustment device consisting button of power level selector buttons between the values of 0 and 9. € To begin operating a cooking zone, press the corresponding control button and set the desired power level using the power level selector buttons between 0 and 9. 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. - + and Power function The power function for the cooking zones may be used to shorten heating-up times. Activate and set the power as described in level for the desired cooking zone 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. Confirm by pressing the selection occurs after 10 seconds. The timer begins counting down immediately. Repeat the above procedure for each hotplate you wish to programme. [. . . ] Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. € It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen towel. € If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly. € To remove more stubborn dirt, use a suitable scraper. [. . . ]