User manual HOOVER HVI740

[. . . ] We recommend you keep the instructions for installation and use for later reference, and before installing the hob, note its serial number below in case you need to get help from the after sales service. It is strongly recommended to keep children away from the cooking zones while they are in operation or when they are switched off, so long as the residual heat indicator is on, in order to prevent the risks of serious burns. ⷠWhen cooking with fats or oils, take care always to watch the cooking process as heated fats and oils can catch fire rapidly. ⷠThe hob's control area is sensitive, do not place hot containers on it. [. . . ] The different positions correspond to the following power ratings : Power released Maximum operation time in % before automatic cut off 1 2, 5 10 hours 2 5 10 hours 3 7, 5 5 hours 4 12, 5 4 hours 5 18 3 hours 6 24 3 hours 7 45 2 hours 8 60 2 hours 9 100 1 hour Booster according 2200 W/ 10 minutes to the zone 3000 W For increased safety, the cooking zones cut off automatically if they are left on too long. The cut off depends on the heat level used. Using good quality cookware is critical for setting the best performance from your hob. Always use good quality cookware with perfectly flat and thick bases : using this type of cookware will prevent hot spots that cause food to stick. Ensure that the base of the pot or pan is dry : when filling pans with liquid or using one that has been stored in the refrigerator, ensure that the base of the pan is completely dry before placing it on the hob. Use pans whose diameter is wide enough to completely cover the surface unit : the size of the pan should be no smaller than the heating area. If it is slightly wider the energy will be used at its maximum efficiency. Each area take in charge a maximum power of 3600 W. Consequently, in the same area, when the Booster function is on and the second plate has reached a power level of 9 or 8 the latest is automatically decreased to the level 7 and this decrease is shown by a flashing display for information. Warning : as indicated on the powers board, the Booster works during 10 minutes, after this time, it stops and the plate starts heating again at the setting 9, the power of the generator being decreased, the power level of the second plate comes back to its previous setting. After powering up the hob, wait 8 seconds to activate the electronic controls. In each display zone the heat level is displayed and the control LED blinks. - After 10 seconds whithout use, the electronic control goes off and the starting operation has to be repeated. - Press the or button to select a heat level between 1 and 9. Hold down the or button and the heat level increases or decreases gradually. Now the zone goes off, the indicator goes off after 10 seconds. - To stop rapidly , press the and buttons at the same time. The heat level automatically goes down to . GENERAL STOP The cooking zones and the timer can be stopped at any moment by pressing for 3 seconds on the On-Off button. ⷠRESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR The control panel tells the user when the surface temperature of the cooking zones exceeds about 60°C, by the following displaying: . When the temperature goes back below 60°C, the display goes off. For ending the cooking, we advise switching off the cooking zone and using the residual heat of the zone to finish cooking gently. [. . . ] Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure cookware bases are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bases. Do not slide aluminium cookware across the surface. Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, spillage or grease stains remain on the surface, use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning product. Marks from aluminium and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream. [. . . ]