User manual BALAY 3FEW2420

[. . . ] Switch off the hotplate. 4 Hob hot Risk of burns. It is imperative that children keep away from the appliance. The residual heat warning light tells you if the hotplates are hot. Never rest flammable objects on the hob. [. . . ] Any work on the appliance, including replacing or fitting the power cable, must be carried out by the Technical Assistance Service. The connection cables of the electric appliances must not touch the hot areas of the hob. The cable insulation and hob can be damaged. Cracks in the hob The hotplate heats up but the display does not work The hob switches off automatically Incorrect repairs Connection cable 5 d Causes of damage The base of the pans The intermittent operation of the hotplates is not a malfunction; they will come on and off for varying lengths of time depending on the selected heat setting, (the higher the heat setting, the longer the operating time and higher the temperature reached). The rough bases of pans may scratch the hob. Avoid leaving empty pans on the hotplates. These may cause damage. Hot pans Salt, sugar and sand Never rest hot pans on the control panel, the indicator area or the hob surround. Salt, sugar and grains of sand may scratch the hob. Do not lean on the hob or use it as a work surface. Hard and pointed objects Spilt food Hard or pointed objects may cause damage if they fall onto the hob. Sugar and other similar products may damage the hob. These products should be removed immediately using a glass scraper. Discolourations in the metal are caused by using unsuitable cleaning products and wear as a result of contact with pans. Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the hot areas of the hob. Inappropriate cleaning products Plastic and foil 6 Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly waste management Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging by environmentally-friendly means. This appliance complies with Directive WEEE 2002/96/CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The table gives the settings and cooking times for various dishes. Adjusting the hotplate Adjust the required heat setting using the controls. Heat setting 6 = maximum power. Each heat setting has an intermediate point. These are marked with a dot in the table. Selecting the heat setting: Turn the control anticlockwise to the required heat setting. Switching off the hotplate Turn the control to the 0 setting. The hotplate is switched off and the residual heat warning light is displayed. 9 Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Quantity Melting chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey gelatine Heating canned vegetables clear soup thick soup milk Heating and keeping warm stew (e. g. lentil stew) milk Defrosting and heating frozen spinach frozen goulash Simmering dumplings, meatballs (1 2 ltr. water) fish Cooking rice (with double the amount of water) rice pudding (500 ml 1 ltr. milk) potatoes boiled in their skins with 1 3 cups of water boiled potatoes with 1 3 cups of water fresh vegetables with 1 3 cups of water pasta (1 2 ltr. [. . . ] This will prevent spillages from burning. Wait until the hob is cold enough before attempting to clean it. Only use cleaning products which are recommended for cooking hobs. Follow the instructions provided on the product packaging. 11 Never use: H Abrasive products H Aggressive cleaning products, such as stain removers and oven sprays H Sponges which may scratch H High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners Glass scrapers Remove stubborn dirt with a glass scraper. 1. [. . . ]