User manual ZANUSSI ZCA93B

[. . . ] This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Any installation and electrical work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician. The appliance must be installed according to the instructions. [. . . ] Position the springs in accordance to the enclosed template. Lower the hob into the opening and carefully press first the rear, then the front side of the hob down until it "snaps" into the springs. The seal on the underside of the hob will ensure that it is airtight between the hob and the work surface, this will prevent any spillages from seeping into the cabinet below. Place the hob carefully into the recess, with the cable outlet of the hob at the back. Press firmly around the edge of the hob, to compress the foam strip and ensure an airtight seal. Then, proceed to fix the hob firmly into the working surface, with the 6 fixing clamps as shown in Fig. 2, making sure that the seal between the hob and the work surface is secure by tightening the fixing clamps. The distance between the underside of the hob and the furniture beneath must be at least 20 mm (Fig. 3). A minimum clearance height of 650 mm is required above a hob surface. Measure the lowest horizontal surface of the hob to overhead cupboards ensuring there is a minimum of 420 mm between the hob surface and underside of overhead cupboards is (fig. 4). If the height between the worktop and the underside of the overhead cupboards is less than 420 mm a gap pf 50 mm must be maintained either side of the hob up to a height of 650 mm (fig. 4). There must be a clearance of 55 mm free of combustible material to the side & back of the hob (fig. 5). Rating plate The rating plate is situated on the underside of the unit and gives the type and serial number as well as the model description of the appliance (which should be quoted in any communication). Note: This appliance must be connected to a separate 30 AMP switch outlet. Important: The appliance must be connected to a cooker point, having a double pole isolating switch with a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles. 6 OPERATION Cooking Zones The hob has 4 ceramic cooking zones. All 4 cooking zones feature variable settings which are represented by numbered graduations on each control knob. Heat Control Knobs The control knobs enable the regulation from 1-9 of the heating capacity. The control knobs can be turned both to the left and to the right. Setting it back to "0" turns off the cooking zone. Cooking Guide 1-2 Gentle To melt butter and chocolate, to prepare cream sauces, stews and milk pudding or to fry eggs. 3-4 Slow Dried vegetables, frozen food, fruit, boiling water or milk. 5-6 Medium Boiled potatoes, fresh vegetables, pates, soups, broths, pancakes or fish. 7-8 High 9 Fast Larger stews, meat roll, fish omelettes. 1 0 9 6 8 7 2 3 4 5 For successful cooking it is advisable to turn on to the fast setting for a short while to boost the cooking zone selected, and then turn down to the correct setting. [. . . ] The marks are easily removable, providing they are cleaned off straight away using the recommended cleaners, and are not allowed to burn onto the ceramic surface for long periods. About Discolouration Discolouration occurs on the surface not IN it. By following proper care and cleaning recommendations the surface will remain clean and bright. The cooking surface should be cleaned thoroughly each day to remove all visible spills. [. . . ]