Hotpoint G740 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Gas Hob

Model G740

CONTENTS

Introduction
For Your Safety
Know your Hob
How to use your Hob
Practical Advice
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Installation
Electrical Connection
Characteristics of Burners and Nozzels
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 ref erence 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:
INDESIT Company UK LTD, Morley Wa y, 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 installation.

* The guarantee is subject to the pro visions 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 Community Directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage) and subsequent amendments;

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments;

- 2002/96/EC
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household

electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be
collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact
on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your
obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance.

Warning: If the hob is fitted above a built-in ov en, the hob and the oven must be connected to the mains separately f or
safety reasons and to simplify operations when it is necessary to pull the oven out for some reason.

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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 BELO W PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

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

- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.

- always use gen uine spare parts.

ALWA YS:

- 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.

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

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

- 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 burner making sure handles
are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot be
heated by other burners/pans.

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 burners.

- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

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 UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

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

- pull on the appliance or the supply able 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.

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

- use misshapen pans which may be unstable.

- use round base woks directly on the pan supports.

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. N e v er use w ater to e xtinguish oil or f at fires .

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Know your Hob

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B. Gas Burners
E. Control Knobs

A Auxilliary burner
R Rapid burner
S Semi Rapid burner

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How T o Use Y our Hob

The position of the corresponding gas burner is indicated
on each control knob.

Gas Burners

The burners differ in size and power. Choose the most
appropriate one for the diameter of the cookware being
used.
The burner can be regulated with the corresonding control
knob by using one of the following settings:

• Off
High

Low

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D. Ignitor for Gas Burners
F. Flame Failure Device - Activates if the flame

accidentally goes out (spills, drafts, etc.), interrupting
the delivery of gas to the burner.

These models are equipped with an ignition button
incorporated into the control knob.

These models fitted with a Flame Failure device (F),

the knob must be pressed in for about 6 seconds until the
device that keeps the flame lit warms up.

T o light a burner , simply press the corresponding knob
all the way in and then turn it anti-clockwise to the
"High" setting, keeping it pressed in until the burner
lights.
Caution: If the burner accidently goes out, turn off the gas

on the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before you
try to to light it again.

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Practical Advice

Practical Advise on Using the Burners

For best performance, follow these general guidelines:

• Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see

table) in order to prevent the flame from reaching the
sides of the pot or pan;

• Alwasy use cookware with a flat bottom and keep the

lid on;

• When the contents come to a boil, turn the knob to

"Low".

T o turn off a burner , turn the knob clockwise until it stops
(it should be on the “•” setting).

Burner Cookware Diameter

(cm)

Rapid (R) 24 - 26
Semi-Rapid (S) 16 - 20
Auxilliary (A) 10 - 14

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