Electrolux EPCH User Manual

Ceramic Glass Hob

Operating and Assembly Instructions

319 5305-00

PM-D 2000.05.22

EPCH

GB

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Dear Customer !

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux product.
To enable you to use your appliance effectively and

safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using the appliance and retain for
futurerefernce.Ifyourequire guidance in theuseofthe
appliance or require further information in Electrolux
products, contact our Customer Care Department.

Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55--77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SLI IDZ

Tel: [phone]

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Content

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information 4
Unpacking and Control 5
Description of the Hob 5
Before the First Use 5
Operating Instructions 6
The Right Cooking Utensils 7
Cleaning and Care 8
Something not Working 12
Service and Spare Parts 12
Customer Care 12
Guarantee Conditions 13

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Data 9
Important Safety Requirements 9
Installation 9
Electrical Connection 11

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Important Safety Information

ThisSafety Information isprovidedinthe interests ofyoursafety .Pleaseread them carefullybefore instal­lingor using thehob.Ifyou are unsureofthemeaning of anyofthewarnings pleasecontactour Customer
Care Department.

Installation

S This appliance must be installed by qualified per-

sonnel, accordingto the manufacturer’s instruction
and to the relevant British Standards.

S Remove all packaging before using the appliance.
S Ensuite theelectrical supply complies with thetype

stated on the rating plate.

S Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.
S Do not install the hob if the ceramic glass is dama-

ged or cracked.

Child Safety

S Thisapplianceisdesignedto be operated byadults.

Do not allow children to play near or with the
appliance.

S The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children

should be kept away until it has cooled.

S Children can alsoinjure themselves by pulling pots

or pans off the hob.

During Use

S Only use the hob when it is fully installed.
S This hobis intended for domestic cookingonly.It is

not designed forcommercialor industrialpurposes.

S Ensure the power ON/OFF control is off when not

in use.

S When using other electrical appliances, ensurethe

cable does notcome into contactwiththe hotsurfa­ces of the hob.

S The residual heat indicator will not operate if there

is a power failure.

S Incaseapan/potisleftonthecookingzonetheresi-

dual heat indicator can switch off even though the
cooking zone be still hot from the contents of the
pan.

S Do not store temperature sensitive or inflammable

materials (e.g. detergents, aerosols) in drawers or
cupboards underneath the hob.

S The hob surface must not be used as a storage or

working area.

S Donot allow sugar(solidorliquid) or plastic tocome

into contact with the hob surface when hot.

S Clean this hob in accordance with the Maintenance

and Cleaning Instructions.

S Do not use the hob if the glass is damaged, contact

your local Service Force Centre.

Service

S This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an

authorised Service engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.

Disposal

S Please dispose of any packaging material and old

appliance at authorised disposal sites.

S Donotuseunstableormis-shapenpansonthehob.
S Never leave thehob unattendedwhen cookingwith

oil or fat.

S Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the

hob.

S The cooking zones heat up quickly when they are

turned on. Only turn them on when a saucepan is
on the cooking zone.

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Unpacking and Control

Please examine the appliance before instal­lation. If the appliance is damaged please
immediately contact your retailer before
installation. The packing material should be
disposed of safely, with due regard for the
environment.

Description of the Hob

Cooking Zones

rear left

rear right

front right

front left

Ø 145 mm,

1200 W

Ø 180 mm,

1700 W

Residual heat indicator

Before the First Use

Ø 180 mm,

1700 W

Ø 145 mm,

1200 W

Hotplate Switches

rear right

rear left

front right

front left

Cleanyour ceramic glasshobthoroughlybeforeitsfirst
use.Then clean itregularlywhenit is justwarmor cold.
Ceramic glasshobs are treated and cleaned the same
way as glass.
When you use the ceramic hob for the first time it can
temporarily emit an odour.

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Operating Instructions

Heat Control Knobs

Thecontrol knobs regulatestheheatingcapacity ofthe
cooking zones.
The control knobs for the cooking zone can be turned
to the left and to the right to the desired position.

1 = minimum setting
6 = maximum setting.

Setting it back to „O“ turns off the cooking zone.
Always put pans or pots on the cooking zones, before

switching on.

Hotplate setting chart

Function Examples

OFF

keep--warm, melting

gentle simmering

frying

simmering, frying

boiling, frying

parboiling,
quick frying

1--2

1-3
3-4

4-5

5-6

residual heat, keep-

0

warm
smaller amount of hot

1

pot, sauce, butter, cho­colate

rice
spinach

omlette,
fried eggs

vegetables, small
amounts of fruit with little
liquid,

boiled potatoes, stews,
soups, sauces
schnitzel, cutlets, meat­balls, fish--filet
in deep fat

potato fritters, pan--ca­kes, fried eggs

2

1

3

0

4

6

5

deep fat frying

...then switch--back to
appropriate setting

Residual heat indicator

Eachcooking zone isrelatedto oneindicator. Thewar­ning lamplights up when the surface of the correspon­ding cookingzone reaches atemperature which could
cause burns.

This light remainslit afterthe heated-up areahas been
switched off as longas the residual heat of the corres­ponding cooking surfacecan cause burnings.Thelight
will go out when the temperature falls below 60oC.

residual heat indicator