Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BE72 Hotpoint
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Instructions for Installation and Use BE72 Cer amic Hob Note: Ensure that the hob unit is securely fix ed to the workt op before use . T o the User Y ou must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then retain them for future r eference.
2 C ontents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Using Y our Hob .
Introduction 3 This appliance conf or ms to the following EEC Dir ec tives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Low V oltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC T o minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of yo ur product carefully and safely .
Safety Information 4 ● Remove all packing from the appliance befor e switching on for the first time. ● T ake time to understand the controls prior to using the applian ce.
Safety Information 5 ● Never leav e children unsuper vised where a cooking appliance is installed as all sur faces will be hot during and even after its use. ● Never allow an yone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance . ● Never store it ems above the appliance tha t children may attempt to reach.
U sing Y our Hob 6 ● Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Ensure pans hav e clean, dry bases before use . ● Ensure pans match size of heating area. ● Remember good quality pans retain heat well, so generally only a low or medium heat is necessary .
U sing Y our Hob 7 Saucepan T ypes Suitability Aluminium ✓ Stainless steel with single lay er copper base ✓ Stainless steel with sandwich bases of ✓ aluminium and stainless or aluminium and copper .
U sing Y our Hob 8 Deep F at Frying Safely 1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely c over the appropriat e heating area. 2. Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil. 3. Never leav e oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooki ng period.
9 U sing Y our Hob Mixed Halogen Solarglo and Ceramic dual cooking zone (850 / 2400W ) Halogen Solarglo cooking zone (1300W ) Cooking zone controls oval C eramic cooking zone (800 / 1000W ) Ceramic C .
U sing Y our Hob 10 Use Connect the cooking hob to the mains electricit y supply by touching inside the area marked . The ‘Pow er On’ indicator light, to the right of the key , will light up . T o enable the control panel, press and hold for 3 seconds.
U sing Y our Hob T ouch the symbol corresponding to the chosen control zone , and the display will increase .... levels. Stop when the desired level is reached . NO TE: By pressing the key briefly , y ou can go directly to level and then back down t o level if you so wish.
12 U sing Y our Hob The temperatur e indicators will blink if : - An object (eg. saucepan/lid) is placed on the cooking zone for more than 10 seconds. - Any boiled o ver liquids or food ar e spilled onto the control z one. - Any extended pressure is plac ed on the control zone.
U sing Y our Hob 13 Cooking time programming Y ou can programme the cooking zones seperately or simultaneously and for different c ook ing times of up to 3 hours. Once you ha ve selected the heating power , programme the cooking time as follows: Y ou can programme all the cooking zones for different cooking times.
U sing Y our Hob 14 Do not leave a hotplat e turned on when you are not cooking as this makes it harder to clean the ceramic surface. T emperature cut-outs ar e built into the hob elements to protect them from over heating .
I switch the hob on and it switches off ❏ Y ou are tak ing more than 10 seconds to choose the cooking zone you wish to use. Make y our choice more quickly . ❏ Y ou have touched a selection symbol for too long (*) ❏ There is a receptacle or damp cloth on the c ontrol area.
Car e And Cleaning 16 T o reduce the amount of cleaning alwa ys ensure that the hob and cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended f or proper care and protection of the hob surface. Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time.
Installation 17 W ARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED SITING THE HOB All Hotpoint hobs are suitable for installa tion over an y Hotpoint Build-in or Build-Under Ovens. Y our hob should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with y our voltage supply .
Installation 18 Fig. 1 IMPORT ANT Minimum unobstructed depth 50mm Workt op thickness Preferr ed 30-40mm 19mm minimum recommended 55mm 490mm 560mm Front edge of worktop FITTING THE HOB Unpack the hob from the carton. Low er the hob into the worktop ensuring the mains lead is fed in to the base unit and is not trapped under the flanges.
19 Installation Fig. 3 TECHNICAL INFORMA TION FOR THE INST ALLER Read this chapter carefully , as it contains vital information fo r a safe and secure installation. Recommendations The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in c o mpliance with the instruc tions provided by the manufacturer .
20 Installation Fig. 4 TECHNICAL INFORMA TION FOR THE INST ALLER V ery Impor tant: It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting sur face. Deformations due to improper fastening c ould alter the charac teristics of the hob and compromise its performance.
21 Installation ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED . The electrical safety of this appliance can only be garanteed when the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety .
22 “Satisfaction guaranteed or your mone y back ” W e give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 da ys - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance . If there is a technical probl em simply call Hotpoint Repair ser vice or visit our web-site a t www .
After Sales S er vice “No compan y is b etter positioned to offer an after sales servic e 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.
Part No. FP124-01 October 2002 General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB. K ey C ontac ts After Sales Ser vice Over 1200 trained specialists, direc tly employed by us , ensure th at you can have complete confidence in both the applianc es and services we offe r.
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