User manual HOTPOINT NRB 640 B

[. . . ] € WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. € Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. € Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. € This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. [. . . ] € The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it. Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible. The cable must not be bent or compressed. The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Do not remove or replace the power supply cable for any reason. Its removal or replacement will void the warranty and the CE marking. INDESIT does not assume liability for accidents or damage arising from replacement/removal of the original power supply cable. Replacement can only be accepted when carried out by personnel authorised by INDESIT and using an original spare part. 5 4 Switching on the hob To switch the hob on, press and hold the for approximately one second. Button Switching on the cooking zones Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button and a power adjustment device consisting of a button. Double and • To begin operating a cooking zone, press the corresponding control button and set the desired power level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons and - + . - Heating elements Two types of heating element may be installed, depending on the appliance model: halogen and radiant elements. Halogen elements emit heat via radiation from the halogen lamps they contain. They have similar properties to gas burners: they are easy to control and reach set temperatures quickly, allowing you to see the power level instantly. Radiant elements consist of a series of coils which allow heat to be distributed evenly at the base of the cookware, so that all slow-flame cooking may be performed successfully, for example stews, sauces or reheated dishes. 10 Control panel lock When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes being made to the settings (by children, during cleaning, etc. Press the panel: button to lock the control for example, to keep a dish warm or melt butter or chocolate. As the cooking zone cools, the power display will show . The display switches off when the cooking zone has cooled sufficiently. GB DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING ZONE EVEN IF THE DISPLAY SHOWS Overheating protection If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches appears on the display, off automatically and followed by a flashing number. [. . . ] For further information relating to the correct disposal of exhausted household appliances, owners may contact the public service provided or their local dealer. 13 Care and maintenance GB Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair. Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. [. . . ]