Electric Hobs
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Mod. EHE 64
35678-3201 |
AU |
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
λThis hob must be installed by qualified personnel, according to the manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant Australian 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.
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.
Child Safety
λThe appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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.
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.
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
Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.
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Contents
For the User |
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For the Installer |
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Important Safety Information |
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Instructions for the Installer |
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Description of the Hob |
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Installation |
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Operation |
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Building In |
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Maintenance and Cleaning |
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Electrical connections |
9 |
Something Not Working? |
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Wiring diagram |
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Description of the Hob
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1.Hob Top
2.Rapid Hotplate - 2090 W/180 mm dia.
3.Normal Hotplate - 1045 W/145 mm dia.
4.Rapid Hotplate - 1570 W/145 mm dia.
5.Normal Hotplate - 1570 W/180 mm dia.
6.Control knob for the hotplates
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 four 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 and even disappear completely after a period of time. This will not affect the performance of the hob.
It is important to note that the plate may smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a few minutes.
Electric Hotplates Control Light
The Hotplates Control Light will come on each time a cooking zone is switched on.
Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given in the following table.
OFF |
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Very Gentle |
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To keep food warm |
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To melt butter and chocolate |
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Gentle |
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To prepare cream-sauces, |
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stews and milk puddings |
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or to fry eggs |
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Slow |
3 |
Dried vegetables, frozen |
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food, fruit, boiling water |
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or milk |
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Medium |
4 |
Boiled potatoes, fresh |
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vegetables, pâtés, soups, |
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broths, pancakes or fish |
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High |
5 |
Larger stews, meat roll, fish, |
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omelettes, steaks |
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Fast |
6 |
Steaks, escalopes and frying. |
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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.
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 Service Centre.
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