User manual HOOVER HVK 400

[. . . ] How to operate the glass ceramic hob ------------------ 11 . Cleaning and maintenance ---------------------------------- 12 . Problem solving ------------------------------------------------- 13 2- INSTALLATION : safety instructions Installing a domestic appliance can be a complicated operation which if not carried out correctly, can seriously affect consumer safety. It is for this reason that the task should be undertaken by a professionally qualified person who will carry it out in accordance with the technical regulations in force. [. . . ] · Never cook food directly on the glass ceramic hob. · Always place the pan in the centre of the unit that you are cooking on. · Do not use the surface as a cutting board. · Do not slide cookware across the hob. · Do not store heavy items above the hob. If they drop onto the hob, they may cause damage. · Do not use the hob as a working surface. · Do not use the hob for storage of any items. · In the unlikely event of a surface crack appearing, do not use the hob. Immediately disconnect the hob from the electrical power supply and call the After Sales Service. 8- TECHNICAL INFORMATION At HOOVER we are constantly striving to improve product quality and as such may modify appliances to incorporate the latest technical improvements. Glass Ceramic Hobs conform to directives 73/23/CEE and 89/336/CEE. HVK 400 X OVERALL DIMENSIONS Width Depth HVK 400 B 59, 2 cm 51, 7 cm 59, 5 cm 51 cm THE HEAT ZONES Rear Left Front left Rear right Front right Hilight 2300 W - Ø210 Hilight 1200 W - Ø140 Hilight 1800 W - Ø180 Hilight 1200 W - Ø140 6500 W 220 - 240 V ~ Total power input Supply voltage -9 THE HOB SURFACE · hilight zone : is regulated by a control knob with 6 heat positions. A metallic conductor strip is uniformly spread over the whole surface of the unit. It is operational within 3 seconds and is suitable for steady, homogeneous and sustained cooking. HOB COOKWARE ADVICE 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. Thick metal pots and pans will provide an even distribution of heat. · 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. This will help to avoid staining 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. THE CHOICE OF COOKWARE - The following information will help you to choose cookware which will give good performance. Especially good with a sandwich clad base. The sandwich base combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminium or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution). [. . . ] Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure cookware bases are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bases. Metal markings (may appear as · Do not slide aluminium cookware across the surface. Use recommended cleaning procedure to scratches). · Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, spillage or grease stains remain on the surface, use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning product. [. . . ]