User manual HOTPOINT KT 6003 QO BK

[. . . ] The power setting is directly proportional to the amount of time your finger presses the key itself, and is displayed with the utmost precision on the power level display (15 stages). € To turn down the heat, press the lower part of the key. € To set the maximum power quickly, press the lower part of the key briefly: the 15 temperature stages are immediately lit (the cooking zone is on 100% power). €To turn off the cooking zone press both the lower and top parts of the key simultaneously: the zone power goes straight back down to zero and the power level display turns off; • or press the lower part: the cooking zone power decreases gradually, as does the power level display, until they both turn off. [. . . ] ) What cookware to use All types of cooking utensils can be used. However, we do recommend you use saucepans with a thick and very flat base - such as copper and stainless steel sandwich bases or heavy duty bases tapered slightly inward for example - and to avoid at all costs all cookware with irregular rough bases which could scratch the glass surface. For best results, you should match the size of the cookware to the diameter of the respective cooking zone, indicated on the glass hob surface. This will ensure considerable savings on energy and shorter cooking times. It is also preferable that you cover your cookware with a suitable lid to speed up the rise in temperature. 56 Maintenance and useful tips Cleaning the glass surface Turn the hob off by pressing the key. Should you accidentally press the ON/OFF key and turn the hob back on during cleaning, turn it off immediately. The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is smooth and poreless; it is also resistant to thermal shocks (it is insensitive to differences in temperature) and to mechanical shocks under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we recommend you care for your hob as follows: · For ordinary maintenance , just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels. If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner suitable for vitroceramic glass*, rinse off and dry thoroughly. When the hob is clean, you can apply a special product for the care and protection of the same: this type of product leaves an invisible film on the surface of the hob to protect the same against any spills and boiled-over food. It is best if you do this when the hob is lukewarm or cold. Food residue and dirt can be removed using the special scraper supplied with your appliance (razor blade). Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water. Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean water and dry it thoroughly: otherwise the cleaning products could become encrusted onto the hob during subsequent cooking. Precautions Never use abrasive or corrosive substances, , such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens, stain removers or rust removers, scouring powders and abrasive sponges: even the delicate ones could scratch the hob surface irreversibly. We recommend yo keep all items which could melt away from the hob, such as plastic utensils, sugar or products with a high sugar content. Should liquid boil over onto the hob surface, remove it immediately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade scraper, in order to avoid damaging the surface. Do not place items on the hob when the same is not in use. [. . . ] To remove the hob from its place of installation, you should either unscrew the 2 Torx screws at the front or the 2 Torx screws at the back. This is why it is vital that these 4 screws be kept accessible at all times. REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY FRONT OF THE HOB UNIT REAR LEFT MOUNTING 30 REAR RIGHT MOUNTING HOB UNIT FAST DOWN FRONT LEFT MOUNTING FRONT RIGHT MOUNTING SEAL MOUNTING FRONT / REAR RIGHT / LEFT MOUSSE 5x8 mm 40 WORK SURFACE 59 Electrical connection The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly. [. . . ]