User manual HOTPOINT NRA 640 B

[. . . ] Operating Instructions HOB Contents Installation, 2-4 GB English, 1 Positioning Electrical connection GB FR Français, 14 ES Espanol, 27 Description of the appliance, 5-6 Control panel Extendable cooking zones PT Português, 40 AR Start-up and use, 7-10 NRA 640 B NRA 640 X NRC 641 D B NRC 641 D X Switching on the hob Switching on the cooking zones Switching off the cooking zones Power function Heating elements Programming the cooking duration Timer Control panel lock Switching off the hob “Demo” mode Practical advice on using the appliance Safety devices Practical cooking advice Precautions and tips, 11 General safety Disposal Care and maintenance, 12 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Disassembling the hob Technical description of the models, 13 Installation GB  Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information concerning the safe operation, installation and maintenance of the appliance.  Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] Activate and set the power level for the desired cooking zone as described 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 the cooking zone on which the using the buttons function has been . activated; alternatively , select a different power level 4. Set the cooking duration using the buttons. The timer begins counting down immediately. A buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute and the cooking zone switches off when the set programme has finished. Repeat the above procedure for each hotplate you wish to programme. When it is next switched on, the hob will function normally. The timer begins counting down immediately. When the time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound (for one minute). Practical advice on using the appliance To obtain the best results from your hob: • Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully utilise the cooking zone. Control panel lock When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes being made to the settings (by children, during cleaning, etc. Press the button to lock the control panel: the indicator light above the button will switch on. To stop cooking), you must switch off this function. Press the button for a few moments, the indicator light will switch off and the lock function will be removed. • Always use pans with a diameter which is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat. 8 • Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and the cookware. • Avoid using the same cookware which has been used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere correctly. Overheating protection If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches off automatically and followed by a flashing number. [. . . ] If water is spilt on the surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly.  Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is Cleaning the appliance  Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair. Do not use any cleaning or degreasing products which are not suitable for use with aluminium. Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. [. . . ]