User manual SINGER 176-13

[. . . ] 20 mm COMPARTMENT Positioning  Keep all packaging material out of the reach of min.  The appliance must be installed by a qualified professional in accordance with the instructions provided. Incorrect installation may cause harm to people and animals or may damage property. • If the appliance is to be installed above an oven, the oven must be equipped with a forced ventilation cooling system. [. . . ] The times remaining for each hotplate will be shown in a clockwise order, beginning with the front left hotplate. Use the button repeatedly until the duration buttons to set the new duration. Booster function* The booster function for some of the cooking zones may be used to shorten heating-up times. it may be activated by pressing the Booster button. The indicator light directly above the button will illuminate. This function boosts the power to 2000 W or 3000 W, depending on the size of the relevant cooking zone. The booster stops automatically after 4 minutes. While the booster for one of the cooking zones is active, the corresponding front or rear cooking zone will operate at a reduced power level (e. If the booster for the rear left-hand hotplate has been activated, the power level of the front left-hand hotplate will be reduced). For further information, please refer to the Technical description of the models. At step 2, press the duration decreases progressively until it reaches 0 and switches off. Switching off the hob Press the button to switch the appliance off. • Always use pans with a diameter which is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat. If the control panel lock has been activated, the controls will continue to be locked even after the hob is switched on again. In order to switch the hob on again, you must first remove the lock function. “Demo” mode It is possible to set the hob to a demonstration mode where all the controls work normally but the heating elements do not switch on. To activate the “demo” mode the hob must be switched on, with all the hotplates switched off. • Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and the cookware. 6 • Avoid using the same cookware which has been used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere correctly. Safety switch The appliance has a safety switch which automatically switches the cooking zones off after they have been in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, the display shows “0”. For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 8 hours. [. . . ] For further information relating to the correct disposal of exhausted household appliances, owners may contact the public service provided or their local dealer. 9 Care and maintenance GB Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer frame) Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. [. . . ]