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- Page 1 Instructions for Installation and Use BE82 Ceramic Induction Hob Note: Ensure that the hob unit is securely fixed to the worktop before use. To the User You must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hotpoint Guarantee ........ -
Page 3: Introduction
Your new appliance 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 appliance is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. -
Page 4: Safety Information
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 PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. Take time to understand the controls prior to using the appliance. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Never Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and even after its use. Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use. -
Page 6: Induction Cooking
Unlike conventional heating zones, an induction heating zone does not heat the glass surface. The cooking vessel itself is the heating element. Heat is produced directly in the pan, provided it is made of ferromagnetic material, ie. iron or steel. Your induction hob offers a number of advantages: Performance The heating zones on the hob are powered separately, meaning that you can use them... -
Page 7: 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 Choice of Utensils Always Use good quality flat-based... - Page 8 Because induction takes place only when a metal cooking vessel closes the magnetic field, the generation of heat stops immediately when the cooking vessel is taken off the heating zone. You must use cooking vessels that are compatible with induction (ie. made from ferromagnetic materials). Cast iron, enamelled steel and special stainless steel for induction are compatible.
- Page 9 THE BEST COMBINATIONS This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information refer to manufacturers’ instructions. Saucepan Types Aluminium Stainless steel with single layer copper base...
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Page 10: Hob Unit Features
Hob Units - Features 4 residual heat indicators Even after the hob is turned off, the heat indicator ‘H’ stays on. This indicates that the corresponding heating zone is still hot (temperature exceeding 60˚C). However care should continue to be taken as the hob may still be hot to touch, even when the residual heat indicator is extinguished. -
Page 11: Using Your Hob
NEVER allow aluminium foil to be in contact with the hob surface when in use. Setting the Hotplate Step 1 Place the saucepan centrally on the required heating zone. Step 2 Switch on the power using the on/off sensor Step 3 Press the required heating zone selection sensor and using the select the required heat setting. - Page 12 Using the heating zones: NOTE: To speed up the temperature rise of the rear right and front left heating zones, press the Booster key, the power indicator will display ‘ used with the booster function which increases the heating zone to 3000W. The booster function stops automatically after 4 minutes, however the power level will remain at the chosen level.
- Page 13 Using the heating zones: NOTE: Your hob is equipped with 4 residual heat indicators. The power indicator for each heating zone shows ‘ the power is switched off. This helps prevent the risk of burns. Using Your Hob To switch off the hob at the end of cooking: Press the key until the power level returns to ‘...
- Page 14 Programming a cooking duration: It is possible to programme the cooking time of a heating zone for a maximum duration of up to 99 minutes. Select the heating zone and desired power level and then proceed as follows: NOTE: The timer starts counting down immediately. An audio signal sounds at the end of the cooking time and the heating zone switches off.
- Page 15 Multiple programming: It is possible to programme all four heating zones at the same time. Follow the previous step by step procedure to programme the first heating zone, then proceed as follows: NOTE: The indicator light that corresponds to the heating zone being programmed flashes slowly and then remains lit once the programming operation is confirmed.
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Page 16: Using Your Hob
Locking the controls: When the hob is on, you can lock the control panel so that the settings cannot be changed inadvertently (by children, during cleaning etc.). Overheating: Should your hobs electronic components overheat, the hob will turn off automatically will come up on the power level display. -
Page 17: Something Wrong
Before contacting your Hotpoint Service Centre / Installer, check the following; there may be nothing wrong with your appliance. PROBLEM Nothing works Hotplates are slow to boil or will not heat Hob switches itself off Controls will not operate Timer not working... -
Page 18: Care And Cleaning
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE ELECTRICITY TO CLEAN, ALWAYS ENSURE THE HEATING ZONES ARE COOL TO TOUCH AND THAT THE RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATORS (‘ NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVE, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND. Cleaning Materials To Avoid 1. -
Page 19: Installation
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED All Hotpoint hobs are suitable for installation over any Hotpoint Build-in or Build-Under Ovens. Your hob should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your voltage supply. This is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the under side of the base panel.The appliance must be connected by a contractor/engineer such as one who... -
Page 20: Fitting The Hob
FITTING THE HOB Unpack the hob from the carton. Lower the hob into the worktop ensuring the mains lead is fed into the base unit and is not trapped under the flanges. Fix the hob to the worktop (see Fig 2) Connect the hob to the electrical supply (see INSTALLATION). - Page 21 Installation Fig. 4 FIXING CLAMP 30mm worktop 40mm worktop Spacer NOTE: DO NOT over tighten the hob clamps as distortion of the hob may occur. Fig. 5 Live Neutral Earth...
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Page 22: Hotpoint Guarantee
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. -
Page 23: After Sales Service
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. -
Page 24: Key Contacts
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 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.