Maintenance And Care - Hotpoint Ariston PKQ 755 D GH (CF) /HA Operating Instructions Manual

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having detached
the plug from the mains.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a Service
Centre (see Assistance).
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards the centre of the
hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced
individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who
assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions
relating to the operation of the appliance.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that
the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must
not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human
health and the environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on
the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers may take their old appliance to public waste collection areas,
other communal collection areas, or if national legislation allows return it
to a retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
All major household appliance manufacturers are active in the creation of
systems to manage the collection and disposal of old appliances.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off
Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out
any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain removers, anti-rust
products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may
scratch the surface beyond repair.
! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.
• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge and dry it with
absorbent kitchen roll.
• The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with
warm water and soap and any burnt-on substances removed.
The burner caps should NOT be put in the dishwasher to prevent dulling
of the aluminum part
• For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of the electronic instant
lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes
should be checked for blockages.
• Before using the hob, the surface must be cleaned, using a damp cloth
to remove dust or food residues. The hob surface should be cleaned
regularly with a soultion of warm water and a non-abrasive detergent.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has been left on the
surface for a long time, or by aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops of water.
! Do not use stainless steel flame spreaders, bread toasters or meat
grills over gas flames.
Gas tap maintenance
Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to turn. If this happens,
the tap must be replaced.
! This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician authorised
by the manufacturer.
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