User manual TRICITY HC312W

[. . . ] TRICITY BENDIX we'll do the homework Operating and Installation Instructions PRECAUTIONS TO USERS Dear Customer, These instructions are designed to help you get to know your new model quickly and to achieve the best possible results. If your hob is a different type to the one you are used to, it may take a while to adapt to any new features. In addition, it may also be worth considering the suitability of your existing cookware and saucepans. After many years of use they may have become distorted and to achieve satisfactory results, it may be advisable to purchase some new ones, following the recommenda-tions given in this booklet. [. . . ] General Notes It is recommended that items may be affected by heat e. g. certain foodstuffs, plastic articles should NOT be stored above or below the hob unit. This applies to aerosols which could explode. The electricity supply, control panel and the wiring are the responsibility of the installer, but would normally be wall mounted close to the unit, with the cable outlet behind the unit housing cabinet. Remove any food spills on the hob as soon as possible to prevent them from being burned on. Please see notes on the care and cleaning of your hob. Spills from sugar solutions MUST be removed from the hob before the syrup has set, otherwise damage to the glass ceramic surface will occur. For conventional ceramic and Tricity Bendix HALOGEN HEAT hobs: Allow all the heated areas to run on a medium setting for a few minutes. Any smoking which occurs is quite normal and if the odour emitted during this initial burning off is unpleasant, it may be necessary to open a window or door for ventilation. For ceramic hobs: When the appliance has cooled, apply a thin coating of Cleaner Conditioner to the ceramic glass panel. This will not only protect the surface, but also make it easier to clean after use. 9 COOKING EQUIPMENT SAUCEPANS Conventional Ceramic Hobs Pans should have flat bases and be approximately the same size as the cooking area. The hob is fitted with a thermal limiter, which is a safety device to prevent the ceramic glass overheating, larger pans can be used - up to 225mm (9") base diameter on a nominal 180mm (7") heated area - providing they do not overlap the hob trims. You must ensure that any new pans are well scrubbed to remove any rough edges or take off any deposits left from manufacture. Halogen Heated Hobs The recommendations are as for the conventional ceramic hob, although it is preferable to use pans with nonreflective bases. Smooth exterior enamel based pans, which absorb heat, can also be used. Specialist Pans Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc. should comply with the recommendations for normal saucepans given above. Traditional round bottomed woks are not suitable for use even with a stand, but woks with flat bases may be used. General Notes Very thin, badly dented and distorted pans, particularly with uneven bases should NOT be used. Never place a utensil with a skirt (e. g. a bucket) on the heated area. Pans should not have rough bases and should be lifted on and off the heated area not slid on, since this may in time scratch the surface finnish of the hob. * * Do not use large preserving pans or fish kettle across 2 hotplates as damage may occur to the hob. Before using your hob, always ensure the surface of the cooking areas and the saucepans are clean and dry. [. . . ] The telephone number and address for service is detailed on the list headed "Tricity Bendix Service Centres". PLEASE NOTE that all enquiries concerning service should be addressed to your local Customer Service Centre. 2. CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTEMENT FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance, or futher information on Cookers, Microwaves, Refrigeration or Home Laundry equipment, you are invited to contact our Customer Relations Department. We have fully trained Home Economists and Advisors just a telephone call away who can provide product information and brochures. [. . . ]