User manual HOTPOINT XP 90 K

[. . . ] 4 The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Improper installation due to a failure to follow these instructions can cause injury or damage to persons, animals or property. The manufacturer will not be held liable for such damages. 5 The appliance’s electrical system is safe and secure only when it is correctly connected to an appropriately earthed system which complies with electrical safety regulations. [. . . ] During the first few hours of use, you may detect the odour of rubber. 24 Do not gaze fixedly at the halogen heating elements when they are in operation: they produce a strong light which could be bothersome to the eyes. 7 CLOSE-UP VIEW A Electrical heating element 1500 W / 2500 W B Electrical heating element 1200 W C Combined halogen and electrical heating element 1800 W D Combined halogen and electrical heating element 2200 W E Residual heat indicator lights M Heating elements control knobs HOW TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE Description of the heating elements The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red in colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been turned on. combined halogen and electrical heating elements. The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element. This combination provides ideal heat distribution across the entire surface of the cooking area keeping the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and heat, which means: • a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas burners; • an equally rapid elimination of the heat source. Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their operation is analogous to that of other heating elements. Table 1 Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Automatic plate Off For melting butter, chocolate For heating liquids For creams and sauces For cooking at boiling temperature For roasts For big boiled dishes For frying frjing 8 The control knobs Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob "M" to regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12. The table 1 provides information on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corresponding, recommended uses. The control knob of plate “A” normally only activates the round part of the plate (1500W). To activate the full oval plate (2500 W), turn knob “A” to beyond position 12 onto the symbol : a click indicates that the whole oval plate has been switched on. The same knob may now be used to set the required temperature up to 12. Residual heat indicator light (E) This light indicates that the temperature of one or more cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the elements have been turned off. Some models come equipped with four such indicator lights, one for each of the four cooking areas. Instructions on how to use the ceramic glass cooktop To obtain the best results with the ceramic glass cooktop, several fundamental rules should be followed while cooking or preparing food. €¢ Use cookware with a flat bottom to make certain that the pot sets properly on the cooking area. €¢ • • • • • • • • Use cookware with a diameter large enough to completely cover the cooking plate in order to utilise all of the heat produced by the heating element. €¢ Make sure that the bottom of the cookware is always clean and dry to provide good contact between the cooking surface and the cookware. This will also increase the life of the cooktops and cookware. Do not use cookware which has been used with gas burners. The concentrated heat produced by gas burners can deform the bottom of the cookware. [. . . ] Suitable precautions must be taken to ensure that the installation is in compliance with current accident-prevention regulations regarding electrical connection. If the appliance must be directly connected to the mains, a multipolar switch must be installed between the appliance and the mains. The multipolar switch must have a minimum of 3 mm of space between the contacts, be sized to the load, and comply with current regulations (the switch must not be able to disconnect the earth conductor). The supply cable must be positioned so that no part of it reaches a temperature of 50 °C higher than room temperature. [. . . ]