Maintenance And Care - Hotpoint Ariston PK 640 R L GH /HA EE Operating Instructions Manual

is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable
for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and
unreasonable use of the appliance.
• 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/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 should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their
old appliance.

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.
• 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 ceramic glass module, the surface
must be cleaned, using a damp cloth to remove dust
or food residues. The ceramic glass surface should be
cleaned regularly with a soultion of warm water and a
non-abrasive detergent.
Periodically, special products
will need to be used to clean
the surface. First, remove all
food buildup or grease with a
cleaning scraper, e.g.
(not supplied).
Clean the cooking surface when
it is still warm with a suitable
cleaning product (such as the
one in the Solutions product line available from any
After-Sales Service Centre) and paper towels. Then rub
with a damp cloth and dry. Aluminum foil, plastic items,
objects made of synthetic material, sugar or foods with
a high sugar content that have melted onto the surface
must be removed immediatley with a scraper while the
cooking surface is still hot.
Special cleaning products for
ceramic glass surfaces form
a transparent protective layer
which fights diry buildup. This
also protects the surface from
damage caused by food with
a high sugar content. Do not
u s e a b r a s i v e s p o n g e s o r
cleaning products under any
circumstances. This holds true for chemically aggressive
cleaners, like oven sprays and stain removers.
• 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.
! It is not necessary to remove the pan supports in order to
clean the hob surface. Thanks to the support system, simply
lift and hold the pan supports or rotate them until they rest
against a rear support.
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