Hotpoint EX901X User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Hob

Model EX901X

Contents

Introduction
For Y our Safety
Know your Hob
How to use your Hob
Practical Advice
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Installation
Electrical Connection
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts

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Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use
of the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is
also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Introduction

Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has
been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other

When first using the hob ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that
persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the
room until the odour has ceased. This odour is due to temporary finish on elements.

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications.

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications.

- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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For Y our Safety

When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are

certain precautions that must be observed.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:

- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.

- always use genuine spare parts.

ALW AYS:

- make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of
safely.

- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.

- make sure you understand the controls before using
the appliance.

- keep children away from the appliance during use.

- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating
the controls.

- make sure the controls are turned off when you have
finished cooking and when not in use.

- disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool,
before cleaning or performing maintenance.

- disconnect from the power supply should any glass
panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE
the hob until it is repaired.

- refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

- keep the hob clean as a build up of grease or fat from
cooking can cause a fire.

- follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

- dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly
into the hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular, will cau­se frothing and spitting if added too quickly.

- keep outside of pans clean and free from streaks of oil
or fat.

- place pans centrally over the hotplates making sure
handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and
cannot be heated by other hotplates/pans.

- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

SAFETY ADVICE

IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly
for deep fat frying. Cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg. to answer the telephone) on or in
close proximity to the cooking areas.

IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE:

1. Turn off the hotplates.

NEVER:

- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

- store items above the appliance that children may
attempt to reach.

- heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can
build up causing the container to burst.

- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.

- use the appliance as a room heater.

- dry any items on the hob.

- install the appliance next to curtains or other soft
furnishings.

- allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.

- leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances
are installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during
and after use.

- store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers
in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above
or next to the appliance.

- use flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.

- fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use
a lid. DO NOT LEA VE UNA TTENDED WHILE COOKING.

- fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too
much, resulting in greasy food.

- pull on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug it
from the electrical outlet.

- allow power cables of other appliances to come into
contact with hot parts of this appliance.

- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rain or sunlight.

- operate the appliance with wet hands.

- operate the appliance when barefoot.

- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.

- use misshapen pans which may be unstable.

- use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two
hotplates.

- gaze at the halogen element when they are in operation.

- leave anything on the hob surface when unattended
and not in use.

2. Cover the pan with a fire blanket or damp cloth, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

3. Leave the pan to cool for at least 60 minutes before moving it. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan
and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the
pan over. Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

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