User Manual for your BKE64SS 60 cm 4 Solid plate electric hob NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference;...
Contents Environmental note IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 – 7 Specifications 7 - 8 Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Hob surface layout Using the hob 9 - 11 Before first use Control knobs Switching on a zone and setting a power level 9 –...
Environmental note o The packaging materials that we use are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment.
No modifications to the appliance are permitted by Applico Ltd. o You should not store or place flammable or highly flammable liquids/materials on top of or near the appliance. Items made...
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Repairs may only be carried out by an Authorised Service Agent. L og onto www.applico.co.nz to locate a service agent nearest to you. Child Safety o We strongly recommend th at babies and young children are prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to touch the appliance at any time.
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Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after use. Cleaning o Cleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis. o IMPORTANT: Before attempting t o clean the appliance, it should be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool. o Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when following the cleaning procedure.
o Cast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged ba may scrat ch the hob surface if they are dragged across it. o Pans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged. o Cooking zone s should not be switched on without cookware placed on it.
Electrical details Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 - 60 Hz Supply Connection: 30 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3mm contact gap) Max Rated Inputs: 5.00 kW Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm² For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of pur chase which can be und on your sales invoice.
Using the hob Before first use IMPORTANT: You should clean the hob surface and solid plates (see “Cleaning and maintenance” section). You should switch on one cooking zone at a ti me, for 5 minutes at the maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on the heating elements during transit.
o Each cooking zone can be adjusted between 1 and 10, one being the coolest zone setting and ten being the hottest zone setting. o When you hav e finished cooking, make sure that you turn the control knob to the 0 position. Power level table o For a general guide to using the different power levels for...
o The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type bottoms. o If these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of heat a nd energy.
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm. fter each use o Wipe the appliance over with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. o Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth. o If the hob top is heavily soiled and the hob surface is made from stainless steel, a suitable stainless steel cl eaner should be used.
Installation The installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in accordance with the current version of the following. o AS/NZS 3000:2007 Wiring Regulations 2010 Ele ctricity Safety Regulations Position The adjacent fu rniture must be able to withstand a minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located in, during periods of use.
o If the hob is positioned so that the right or left hand side o f the appliance will be near to the edge of a kitchen unit. There must be a gap of at least 150 mm between the side of the hob and the vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
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o Carefully turn the hob upside down and place it on a cushioned mat. o Apply the sealing strip provided around the edge of the appliance. o The protective covering must be removed from both sides. o Do not leave a gap in the sealing agent or overlap the thickness. o IMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance against the aperture.
o Carefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the aperture hole that you have cut out. o On the underneath of the hob, adjust the clamps into a position that is suitable for your worktop. Then fully tighten the screws (C) to secure the hob into position.
o IMPORTANT: The appliance must NOT be connected to the mains supply by means of a 13A plug and socket. o The cable can be looped if necessary, but make sure that is not kinked or trapped when the hob is in position. Care must be taken to avoid the cable being in contact with hot parts of the appliance.
My appliance isn’t working correctly o The cooking zones are not functioning or will not switch * Check that the mains electrical supply to the appliance is correct and working. Check the mains fuse. o A humming sound is heard when a cooking zone is selected.
Or any installation other than the one specified by Applico Ltd. has been completed. Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the warranty card that you receive with the appliance.
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