User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBEW82

[. . . ] Instructions for Installation and Use EW82 EW85 EW92 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker Please read these instructions fully. 1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before using your cooker for the first time. Installation q Siting the Cooker The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart. [. . . ] If at any time the display shows three flashing zero's 0. 00. It is likely that the electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day. Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press "+" or "­" buttons. Note: Between the hours of 22. 00 & 06. 00 the display dims to prevent glare. However, if you should operate a button during this period, the timer will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again. 17 Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (see, KEY CONTACTS, back page). Ratings of Cooking Zones Front Left Solarglo Front Right Halogen Solarglo Plus Back Left Solarglo (Dual Circuit) Back Right Solarglo The Working of the Heating Zones. Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking zones. The zones heat up and cool down quickly providing greater controllability for sensitive foods. Each heating zone is equipped with a thermal limiter which is a safety cut-out which prevents the ceramic glass from overheating. After several minutes at full power without a pan on the heating zone the thermal limiter will switch the heating elements off and on automatically to avoid any damage to the ceramic glass. 1200W 1800W 1500W 1200W 145mm diameter 180mm diameter 180mm diameter 145mm diameter Choice of Saucepans It is essential that the saucepans you use on the ceramic hob are suitable ALWAYS USE: q Good quality pans with smooth, flat, heavy bases q Saucepans manufactured from aluminium (enamelled or machined) or stainless steel q Correct size saucepans. The base of the pan must cover the heating zone completely. q Saucepans with lids which are well fitting to reduce cooking time and energy use. NEVER USE: q Pans with thin, distorted or uneven bases as these will extend cooking times, waste electricity and cause damaging, local hotspots on the glass surface. q Pans with damaged or rough bases which could scratch the glass surface. q Glass or glass ceramic utensils. 18 Care of the Ceramic Hob In order to keep your Ceramic Hob in good condition follow these simple guidelines: · NEVER stare at Halogen heating units. · NEVER use the surface for chopping and cutting as this will damage the smooth surface. · NEVER cook directly on the surface of the glass. · NEVER slide pans across the hob as this could cause scratches. · NEVER leave heating zones uncovered when they are on. [. . . ] · You may, however, buy parts which can be safely fitted without specialist knowledge or equipment. The correct fitting of such parts, provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares, will not affect your Guarantee. Parts are available from our Hotpoint Spares Centres (see back page). · Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any repair, or loss of food in refrigeration products, due to power failure, accidents or misuse. [. . . ]