Start-Up And Use; Precautions And Tips,16 - Hotpoint Ariston PC 640 X /HA PL Operating Instructions Manual

Start-up and use

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! The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric hotplate* is shown
on every knob.
Gas burners
Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the
corresponding control knob:
● Off
Maximum
Minimum
To light one of the burners, hold a lit match or lighter near the burner and, at
the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob anti-clockwise
to the maximum setting.
Since the burner is fitted with a safety device, the knob should be pressed
for approximately 2-3 seconds to allow the automatic device keeping the
flame alight to heat up.
When using models with an gas burner ignition, to light the selected burner press
down and turn the corresponding knob anticlockwise to maximum position,
keeping it pressed until the burner has ignitied.
! If a flame is accidentally extinguished, turn off the control knob and wait for
at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.
To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops
(when reaches the "●" position).
Practical advice on using the burners
To ensure the burners operate efficiently:
• use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so that the flames
do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
• always use cookware with a flat base and a cover.
• when the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.
Burner
Rapid (R)
Reduced Rapid (RR)
Semi Rapid (S)
Auxiliary (A)
Triple Crown (TC)
Pans to be used on 60 cm hobs
To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, "Burner
and Nozzle Specifications".
Electric hotplates*
The corresponding knob may be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise and set
to six different positions:
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0 Off
1 Minimum power
2-5 Intermediate powers
6 Maximum power
*
Only available on certain models.
16
Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
24 - 26
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14
24 - 26
When the selector knob is in any position other than the off position, the 'on'
light comes on.
Practical advice on using the electric hotplates*
To avoid heat loss and damage to the hotplates, use pans with a flat base,
whose diameter is no less than that of the hotplate itself.
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0 Off
1 Cooking vegetables, fish
2
Cooking patatoes (using steam) soups,
chickpeas, beans.
3 Continuing the cooking of large quantities of
food, minestrone.
4 For roasting (average)
5 For roasting (above average)
6 For browning and reaching a boil in a short time
! Before using the hotplates for the first time, you should heat them at maximum
temperature for approximately 4 minutes, without placing any pans on them.
During this initial stage, their protective coating hardens and reaches its
maximum resistance.
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.
• 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.
• 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.