Electrolux EHE685GR, EHE685B, EHE685BU, EHE684X, EHE682W User Manual

Electric hobs

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance

Models EHE 682 - EHE 684 - EHE 685

35670-2803	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	Installation	11
Description of the Hob	3	Building In	11
Operation	4	Electrical connections	13
Maintenance and Cleaning	5	Wiring diagram	14
Something Not Working?	6
Service and Spare Parts	6
Guarantee Conditions	7

Description of the Hob

EHE 682

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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 - 1570 W/145 mm dia.

5.Rapid Hotplate - 2090 W/180 mm dia.

6.Control knobs

7.Electric Hotplates Control Light

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EHE	685

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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 split 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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Something Not Working?

If the hob is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre.

IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

SYMPTOM	SOLUTION
ν The plate does not heat up.	υ Check that the unit is plugged in and the electrical
	supply is switched on
	υ Check that the RCCB has not tripped (if fitted)
	υ Check the mains fuse has not blown
	υ Check the correct control knob has been turned.
ν The plate is not giving satisfactory results	υ Check the plate is clean and dry
	υ Check the cooking pan is the correct size for the plate.
	υ Check the cooking pan has a flat bottom
	υ Check the setting is correct for the type of cooking.

If after all these checks, your hob still does not operate correctly, contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Service and Spare Parts

If you require spare parts or an engineer contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705-929929

Your call will be routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. The addresses of Electrolux Service Force Centres are detailed on the following pages.

When you contact the Service Centre, they will need the following information:

1.Your name, address and post code.

2.Your telephone number

3.Clear and concise details of the fault

4.The model and the serial number (see rating label on the back of this instruction booklet)

5.Date of purchase

Customer Care

For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance and for further information on Electrolux products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department

Electrolux

55-77 High Street Slough

Berkshire - SL1 1DZ

Tel : [phone] (*)

* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes

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