User manual HOTPOINT KRH 640 B

[. . . ] 40 mm FRONT SIDE OF HOB SUPPORTING SURFACE 30 UNDERSIDE OF HOB 53 52 0 56 0+ /- 1 49 0+ /- 1 To allow adequate ventilation and to avoid overheating of the surrounding surfaces the hob should be positioned as follows: Ventilation • At a minimum distance of 40 mm from the back panel or any other vertical surfaces. • So that a minimum distance of 20 mm is maintained between the installation cavity and the cabinet underneath. 16 40 Fixing supporting surface. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ] • If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly. • 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. [. . . ]