Contents Safety Warnings ..........................3 Unpacking ............................. 6 Product Overview ......................... 7 Top View ..................................7 Control Panel ................................7 Before using your New Electric Hob .................... 8 Choosing the Right Cookware ..................... 8 Using Your Electric Hob ........................ 9 To Start Cooking ...............................9 When You Have Finished Cooking ........................9 Cooking Guidelines ........................
Safety Warnings Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your electric hob. Installation Electrical Shock Hazard • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it. • Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory. •...
Hot Surface Hazard • During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns. • Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact the electric hob surface until the surface is cool. •...
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• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your electric hob, as these can scratch the surface. • If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. • Do not operate your electric hob by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. •...
Thank you on the purchase of your new Currys Essentials Built-in Electric Hob. We recommend that you spend some time to read this manual in order to fully understand how to install and operate it correctly. Read all the safety warnings carefully before use and keep this manual for future reference.
Before Using Your New Electric Hob • Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section. • Remove any protective film that may still be on your electric hob. • The hob must not be used to warm the room, the heating zones must only be switched on after a pot or pan is placed on top and switched off before removing the pot or pan.
Using Your Electric Hob The indicator light will NOT switch on, even when the unit is plugged in. When the hob is in use, however, the indicator light will light up. To Start Cooking Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone you wish to use. •...
Cooking Guidelines • Take care when frying as oil and fat heat up very quickly. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk. • The hob must not be used to warm the room, the heating zones must only be switched on after a pot or pan is placed on top and switched off before removing the pot or pan.
Cleaning and Maintenance The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the electric hob to find the settings that best suit you. What? How? Important! Everyday soiling on...
Specifications Model CSPHOBW12 / CSPHOBX12 Power (W) 5000W Voltage (V) 220-240V Frequency (Hz) 50Hz Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Installation Preparing the Worktop Cut out the work surface following the dimensions shown in the drawing below. For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum distance of 5.5 cm space must be left around the cut out. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 20 mm. Use a heat-resistant work surface material to avoid deformation caused by the heat from the hob.
Fastening the Fixing Brackets The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Turn the hob upside down, place it on a soft surface and fasten the brackets to the appropriate holes. DO NOT tighten the screws at this stage. Peel off the backing on the sealing strip.
Electrical Connection Fitting Guidelines The electric hob is manufactured to work with single-phase alternating current (220V – 240V/50Hz). The connection diagram is also found on the cover of the connection box. • All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and authorised electrician. •...
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