EAD THE INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET CAREFULLY TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOB We recommend you keep the instructions for installation and use for later reference, and before installing the hob, note its serial number below in case you need to get help from the after sales service.
In the event that this advice is ignored and the installation is carried out by an unqualified person, HOOVER declines all responsibility for any technical failure of the product whether or not it results in damage to goods or injury to individuals.
Built-in : Worktop cut-out dimensions Fitting the hob in a support unit Fitting the hob above a ventilated oven* (*equipped with a cooling fan for the electrical components) Opening Opening It is forbidden to fit the hob above a non-ventilated oven...
If the appliance has a socket outlet, it must be installed so that the socket outlet is accessible. • Hoover cannot be held responsible for any accidents resulting from the use of an appliance which is not connected to earth, or with a faulty earth connection continuity.
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INSTALLATION - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CONNECTION TO THE TERMINALS ON THE TERMINAL BLOCK : To proceed with the connection, you must adhere to the following instructions. . Before making the connection, make sure that the installation is protected by a suitable fuse, see table on next page, and that it is fitted with wires of a large enough section to supply the appliance normally.
RECOMMENDATIONS • It is strongly recommended to keep children away from the cooking zones while they are in operation or when they are switched off, so long as the residual heat indicator is on, in order to prevent the risks of serious burns. •...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION At HOOVER we are constantly striving to improve product quality and as such may modify appliances to incorporate the latest technical improvements. Glass Ceramic Hobs conform to directives 73/23/CEE and 89/336/CEE. HVK 400 X HVK 400 B OVERALL DIMENSIONS...
THE HOB SURFACE • hilight zone : is regulated by a control knob with 6 heat positions. A metallic conductor strip is uniformly spread over the whole surface of the unit. It is operational within 3 seconds and is suitable for steady, homogeneous and sustained cooking.
HOW TO OPERATE THE GLASS CERAMIC HOB • Locate the sign corresponding to the cooking zone that you need : rear rear front front right left left right Each surface unit is regulated by a control knob which provides access to any power levels.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • Before carrying out any maintenance work on the hob, allow it to cool down. • Only products, (creams and scrapers) specifically designed for glass ceramic surfaces should be used. They are obtainable from hardware stores. • Avoid spillages, as anything which falls on to the hob surface will quickly burn and will make cleaning more difficult.
PROBLEM SOLVING Cooking zones that do not • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light is visual between the pan base and a straight maintain a rolling boil or a fast enough frying rate. edge, the surface unit will not transfer heat properly. •...
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