kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Electric Hob Model E6004 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Hob How to use your Hob Practical Advice Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Electrical Connection After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance.
Introduction Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. When first using the hob ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg.
For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following: - only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer. - always use genuine spare parts. NEVER: - attempt to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel.
Know your Hob A A A Cooking areas B Controls zone C Residual heat indicator light A B A C - + . How To Use Your Hob When the hob is plugged in for the first time, an audio signal sounds after a few seconds. You can then turn on the hob. Guide to using the hotplates: The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red in colour 20-30 seconds after they have been turned on. Power on Mixed halogen zones.
How To Use Your Hob How to lock the controls When the hob is on, it is possible to lock the controls so that the settings cannot be changed inavertently (due to cleaning, children playing, etc). Hold your finger over the button Safety Cut-Off If one or several cooking zones are left on, the power automatically cuts off after a given period of time (see below). When the safety cut-off operates, "0" appears in the display zone.
Practical Advice Choice of utensils: Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils. PANS SHOULD NOT: • Be concave (bowed in). • Be convex (bowed out). • Be rimmed. • Be deeply ridged. BUT SHOULD BE ESSENTIALLY FLAT Always • • • • • • • • • Never Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. Place pans centrally on the hotplate. Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use.
Care and Cleaning Powder Cleanser - Mineral deposits that are present in hard water and some foods may cause discolouration, that appear in the form of grey or brown stains. The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass surface. If there are any persistent stains after using any of the other recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied, following the manufactures instructions. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or powder cleanser on the painted metal framework.
Installation The four securing springs are held in place by 4 Torx screws. To remove the hob unit from its housing, undo the 2 Torx screws at the front, then the 2 Torx screws at the rear. The 4 screws should be accessible at all times for this purpose. These instructions are intended for the qualified technician installing the appliance in order to insure that the installation, adjustments and maintenance procedures are performed correctly and comply with the regulations currently in effect.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The electrical safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if the appliance is correctly earthed in compliance with the standards of electrical safety. The manufacturer can under no circumstances be considered responsible for any damage that might occur due to incorrect earthing of the hob.
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.
