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Positioning Electrical connection escription o t e appliance, - Control panel nglis , Extendable cooking zones tart-up an use, - Switching on the hob Switching on the cooking zones Switching off the cooking zones Power function Heating elements Programming the cooking duration Timer Control panel lock C O 42...
Installation Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information concerning the safe operation, installation and maintenance of the appliance. min. 20 mm Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the appliance.
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i ing Single-phase connection on a perfectly level The appliance must be installed The hob is equipped with a pre-connected electricity supporting surface. supply cable, which is designed for single-phase Any deformities caused by improper fixing could connection. Connect the wires in accordance with affect the features and operation of the hob.
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connection required and position the connection Connecting the electricity supply ca le to the supports as shown in the following table and mains diagrams. If the appliance is being connected directly to the 4. Position the wires in accordance with the electricity mains an omnipolar switch must be information given in the following table and diagrams installed with a minimum opening of 3 mm between...
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The control panel described in this manual is only a representative example: it may not exactly match the panel on your appliance. CO TRO PA E OCK button prevents INCREASE TIME button increases the time value accidental changes to the hob settings (see Start- set on the timer (see Start-up and use).
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Extendable coo ing ones Certain models are fitted with extendable cooking zones. These may be circular or oval and may vary in their extensibility (they may be double or triple hotplates). A list of controls is given below (these controls are only present in models with the extendable cooking zone option).
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The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of reached. Once this level has been reached, the grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we display will revert to showing the set power level. To recommend you remove these with a special non- deactivate this function, press and hold ...
itc ing o t e ob will be switched on. To display the time remaining for the other Press the button to switch the appliance off. programmed hotplates, press the button If the control panel lock has been activated, the repeatedly.
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Safety switch Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and The appliance has a safety switch which extend the life of both the cooking zones and the automatically switches the cooking zones off after cookware.
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Practical coo ing advice ª Pressure cooking Frying Pressure cooker Grilling Boiling ¶ Crêpes Cooking on a high flame and browning (roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, fried eggs) ¶ § Fast thickening (liquid juices) Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables) Milk §...
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This appliance has been designed and damage to the hob. manufactured in compliance with international safety Always make sure that pan handles are turned standards. The following warnings are provided for towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid safety reasons and must be read carefully.
Care and maintenance Switching the appliance off Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer frame) Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus.
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h m d This table provides a model-by-model list of the energy absorption values, type of heating elements and diameters of each cooking zone. CRO 642 D B CRO 742 DO B Hobs Cooking zone Power (W) Diameter (mm) Power (W) Diameter (mm) HD 2200/1000 210/140...
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5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our engineer’s time.
After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service.
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