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VITROCERAMIC COOKING HOB KHC 601 M model Instructions for use - Installation advice Before operating this hob, please read these instructions carefully...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Kenwood Ceramic Hob. The safety precautions and recommendations in these instruc- tions are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your appliance.
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Important: This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (house- hold) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment. This appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domestic environment i.e.
BEFORE uSING FOR THE FIRST TIME • Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance. • After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your supplier or a qualified engineer. •...
1 - FEATuRES AND TECHNICAL DATA Fig. 1.1 Electrical insulation Class 1 COOKING POINTS Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W Hi-light cooking zone Ø 210 mm - 2300 W Double hi-light cooking zone Ø 210/120 mm - 2200/750 W CONTROL PANEL Left front zone control knob Left rear zone control knob...
2 - HOw TO uSE THE COOKING ZONES The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical direction, Hi-light from the heating elements underneath the cooking zone ceramic glass to the pans set on it. Ø...
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HI-LIGHT DOuBLE ZONE (Fig. 2.3) The heating element is formed of a 2 coils of resistant material which reaches the working temperature quickly. These zones are controlled by a continuous Second energy regulator switch (fig. 2.4). element The heat intensity can be regulated conti- nuously from “0”...
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COOKING HINTS Power Type of cooking Level Switched OFF For melting operations (of butter or chocolate). To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of li- quid (sauces, eggs). To heat bigger quantities; to whip creams and sauces. (vegetables, fruits, soups). Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled me- ats, spaghetti, soups, conti- nuations of steam cooking...
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RESIDuAL HEAT INDICATORS The hob also features 4 warning lamps which are wired to the corresponding plate. When the temperature of a cooking plate is over 60°C, the relevant warning lamp is also lit-up to warn of heat on the surface of the hob.
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SAFETY HINTS • Before you switch the hob on, make sure you know which knob controls the DISTORTED required cooking zone. We advise you PANBASE to set the pan over the cooking zone WRONG before switching it on. • Do not use pots and pans with rou- gh bases (pay attention to cookware made of cast-iron).
3 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB • Before you begin cleaning make sure that the hob is switched off. • Remove spillages and other types of incrustations. • Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth. •...
Advice for the installer 4 - INSTALLATION CAuTION: This appliance shall only be serviced by authorised personnel. • This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person according to the current local regulations and in observation of the manufacturer’s instructions. •...
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This cooktop can be built into a working surface 30 to 40 mm thick and 600 mm deep. In order to install the ceramic hob into the kitchen fixture, a hole with the dimensions shown in figure 4.1 has to be made, kee- ping in consideration the following: •...
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FASTENING THE COOKTOP Each cooktop is supplied with a set of tabs and screws to fasten it on units with a working surface from 3 to 4 cm deep. The kit includes 4 tabs A and 4 self-threading screws B (fig. 4.4). •...
5 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s in- structions. Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage to people, animals or property, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility. Before carrying out any work on the electrical section of the appliance, it must be disconnected from the mains.
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CONNECTION OF THE POwER SuPPLY CABLE The power supply cable must be connected by a suitably qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. To connect the feeder cable to the hob it is necessary to carry out the following operations: •...
6 - GuARANTEE uK only If your appliance goes wrong within one year from the date you bought it, we will repair it (or replace it if necessary) free of charge provided: • you have not misused, neglected, or damaged it; •...
7 - AFTER SALES SERvICE If you require After Sales Service please contact the Currys Product Support Line on 0844 561 6263. KENWOOD Ser. Nr. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for possible inaccuracies due to printing or transcription errors in the present booklet. The manufacturer reserves the right to make all modifications to its products deemed necessary for manufacture or commercial reasons at any moment and without prior notice, without jeopardising the essential functional and safety characteristics of the appliances.
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