AEG EHE683B, EHE687GR, EHE683X, EHE683W, EHE683C Manual

Electric hobs

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance

Mod. EHE 683 - EHE 687

35675-8301

GB

Important Safety Information

You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 950950

Installation

λThis hob must be installed by qualified personnel, according to the manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant British Standards.

λRemove all packaging before using the hob.

λEnsure that the electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate, located on the bottom of the hob.

λDo not attempt to modify the hob in any way.

Child Safety

λThis hob is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the hob.

λThe hob gets hot when it is in use.

λChildren should be kept away until it has cooled.

λChildren can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the hob.

During Use

λThis hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.

λDo not use this hob if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the hob with wet hands.

λEnsure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position when not in use.

λWhen using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the hob.

λUnstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.

λNever leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil and fats.

λNever use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.

λPerishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and should not be stored above or below the hob unit.

Service

λThis hob should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.

Environmental Information

λAfter installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.

λWhen disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable.

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.

Guide to Use the instructions

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

ΦStep by step instructions for an operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental Information

This appliance is manufactured according to the following EEC directives:

-73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC

-89/336 EEC current edition.

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Contents

For the User		For the Installer
Important Safety Information	2	Building In	11
Description of the Hob	3	Installation	11
Operation	4	Electrical connections	13
Maintenance and Cleaning	5	Wiring diagram	14
Something Not Working?	6
Service and Spare Parts	6
Customer Care Department	7
Guarantee Conditions	7

Description of the Hob

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1.Hob Top

2.Normal Hotplate - 1570 W - 180 mm dia.

3.Normal Hotplate - 1040 W - 145 mm dia.

4.	Rapid Hotplate	- 2090 W	-	180 mm dia.
5.	Rapid Hotplate	- 1570 W	-	145 mm dia.

6.Control knobs

7.Electric Hotplates Control Light

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Operation

Electric Hotplates

To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to the required heat setting.

The control knob is numbered 1 - 6 0 - OFF

1 - Minimum

6 - Maximum.

The hob has two types of hotplates:

Normal Hotplates

We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (6) for a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to the required setting.

Rapid Hotplates

The rapid hotplates are indicated by a red dot, and will heat up more quickly than a normal plate. As the red dots are painted on the plate, they may deteriorate during use andevendisappearcompletelyafteraperiodoftime.This will not affect the performance of the hob.

It is important to note that the plate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a short while.

Electric Hotplates Control Light

The Hotplates Control Light will come on each time a cooking zone is switched on.

Hints and Tips

Saucepans for use on solid plates should have several characteristics:

λThey should be fairly heavy duty

λThey should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.

λThey should have a flat base to ensure good contact with the plate.

This is particularly important when using pans for high temperature frying or pressure cooking.

As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn down the plate control knob so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.

You can switch off the plate a short while before you finish cooking, and the final stage will be completed on the accumulated heat. Similarly, stews etc. cooked in well covered saucepans cook at lower temperature which is more economical.

Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids being spilt onto the plates.

Never leave the plates on without a pan on them or with an empty pan on them.

Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given in the following table.

OFF		0
Very Gentle		1			To keep food warm
					To melt butter and chocolate
Gentle		2			To prepare cream-sauces,
					stews and milk puddings
					or to fry eggs
Slow		3			Dried vegetables, frozen
					food, fruit, boiling water
					or milk
Medium		4			Boiled potatoes, fresh
					vegetables, pâtés, soups,
					broths, pancakes or fish
High		5			Larger stews, meat roll, fish,
					omelettes, steaks
Fast		6			Steaks, escalopes and frying.

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Take care never to lean or reach over a hot electric plate. Always point pan handles inward or over the work surface next to the hob to avoid accidentally knocking over a pan as you pass by.

Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Electrolux Service Centre.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the

electricity supply.

The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.

The Hob Top

Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use of the following:

- household detergent and bleaches;

- impregnatedpadsunsuitablefornon-sticksaucepans;

-steel wool pads;

-bath/sink stain removers.

Should the hob top become heavily soiled, the following products are recommended:

-For stainless steal hobs use a proprietary stainless steel cleaner.

-For other hobs use Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend. The control knobs may be removed by carefully pulling them upward for easier cleaning.

The Hotplates

Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob" by HomeCareProducts(followthemanufacturer'sinstruction for use).

Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when next used.

Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw discolouration. This also applies to the area around the hotplates on stainless steel hobs.

Failure to clean and condition hotplates may lead to rust and corrosion forming on the surface.

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