Precautions And Tips - Hotpoint Ariston PK 741 RQO GH /HA EE Operating Instructions Manual

Practical Advise on Using the Ceramic Glass Module
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Set. Radiant Burner
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1 To melt butter and chocolate.
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To heat liquids.
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For creams and sauces.
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For cooking at the boiling point.
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For Roasts.
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For boiling large pieces of meat.
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12 For frying.
For utilising both cooking areas.
To obtain the best results from your hob:
• Use flat-bottomed pans to ensure that they adhere to the cooking zone
perfectly.
• Always use pans with a diameter that is large enough to cover the hotplate
fully, in order to use all the available heat.
• Make sure that the bottom of the cookware is always dry and clean to
guarantee correct adherence and long life, not only for the cooking zones
but also for the cookware itself.
• Avoid using the same cookware that is used on gas burners: the heat
concentration on gas burners may deform the base of the pan, causing it
not to adhere correctly.
• Never leave a cooking zone on without cookware on it because as it
heats up and rapidly reaches the maximum level, which could damage
the heating elements.
! There might be traces of grease left by the glue used to seal the glass
which should be removed before using the appliance with a mild cleaning
product. During the first few hours of use you might smell rubber but this will
disappear quickly.

Precautions and tips

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with
international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety
reasons and must be read carefully.
General safety
• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.
• Gas appliances require regular air exchange to maintain efficient
operation. When installing the hob, follow the instructions provided
in the paragraph on "Positioning" the appliance.
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• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols
appear in the manual and on the serial number plate.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is
extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and
feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food,
in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper
use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.
• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not
come into contact with the hot parts of the oven.
• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat must never be
covered.
• Always make sure the knobs are in the "●"/"○" position when the appliance
is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket,
do not pull on the cable.
• 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 close the glass cover (if present) when the gas burners or electric
hotplates are still hot.
• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a pan placed on it.
• 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/EU 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 should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the environment
• Make the most of your hot plate's residual heat by switching off cast iron hot
plates 10 minutes before the end of your cooking time and glass ceramic
hot plates 5 minutes before the end of cooking time.