User manual HOTPOINT KBT 6424 DO IX/HA

[. . . ] Any deformities caused by improper fixing could change the features and the operation of the hob. Built-in appliance 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. [. . . ] Locking the controls When the hob is operating, it is possible to block the controls to prevent the settings from being accidentally modified (children, cleaning operations, etc. All you have to do is press ; the indicator light above the key lights up and the controls are locked . To modify the heating power or to interrupt the cooking process, it is necessary to unlock the controls: press for a few moments; the indicator light goes off and the controls unlock unlock. Programming the cooking time It is possible to programme all the cooking zones for a duration of between 1 and 99 minutes. Wait approximately 10 seconds without pressing any other keys. The cooking time countdown begins immediately. The end of the programmed cooking time is indicated by means of an acoustic signal (this lasts for 10 seconds) and the cooking zone switches off. Repeat the above-mentioned procedure for each plate that you intend to programme. Programmed time display If one or more plates have been programmed, the display shows the time remaining for the plate which is closest to the end of the programmed time, indicating its position by means of the corresponding indicator light, which will be on. The indicator lights that correspond to the other programmed plates will flash. • To set the maximum temperature directly, briefly press the “-” key. Extendable cooking zone operation (if the hob comes with extendable cooking zones, see previous page) 1 . Set the desired power using the “+” and “-” keys (the innermost cooking zone is activated). If the cooking zone is circular: press to enable/disable the outermost cooking area b. Switching off the hob Press the appliance switches off. If the hob’s controls have been locked (see previous paragraph), they will continue to be locked even after the hob has been switched back on. To switch the hob back on, it is necessary to unlock the controls. 16 Modification of programmed times Proceed as per the paragraph “Programmed time display” until the time of the plate you intend to modify is shown. Press the keys “+” and “-” to set the new time. Confirm by pressing or wait 10 seconds without pressing any keys. ) placed on the control area for more than 10 seconds, • a spillage on the control panel, • sustained pressure on one of the keys, etc. May cause the acoustic signal to go off. [. . . ] • Food residue and dirt can be removed using a special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water. • If any plastic or sugary substances are accidentally melted on the hob, remove them immediately with the scraper, while the surface is still hot. [. . . ]