User manual HOTPOINT KBH 6004 IX/1/HA

[. . . ] Any deformities caused by improper fixing could change the features and the operation of the hob. REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY FRONT OF HOB KITCHEN WORKTOP Built-in appliance 30 Use the appropriate cabinet to ensure that the appliance functions properly. The supporting surface must be heat-resistant up to a temperature of approximately 100°C. • If the appliance is to be installed above an oven, the oven must have a forced ventilation cooling system. [. . . ] Practical advice on using the appliance To obtain the best results from your hob: • Use flat-bottomed pans to ensure that they adhere to the cooking zone perfectly. • Always use pans with a diameter that is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat. • Make sure that the bottom of the cookware is always dry and clean to guarantee correct adherence and durability, not only for the cooking zones but also for the cookware itself. • Avoid using the same cookware that is used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may have warped the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere to the surface correctly. • Never leave a cooking zone on without cookware placed on it because it heats up and rapidly reaches the maximum level, which could damage the heating elements. General safety • The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. • The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms. • Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and feet. • The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions provided in this booklet. Do not use the hob as a worktop or chopping board. • The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with a sharp object such as a tool. If this happens, disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains immediately and contact a Service Centre. • If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the appliance to prevent electric shocks from occurring. • Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob. • Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively hot for at least thirty minutes after they have been switched off. An indicator light provides a warning when residual heat is present (see Start-up and use). • Keep any object which could melt away from the hob, for example plastic and aluminium objects, or products with a high sugar content. [. . . ]  Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the appliance breaks down, contact a Service Centre. • It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll. • If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly. [. . . ]