Hotpoint GE760RX, GF760RX User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Gas Hob

Model GF760RX
Model GE760RX

T o the Installer

Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

T o the User

You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and

then retain them for future reference.

CONTENTS

Introduction
Close-up View
How To Use Your Appliance
How to Keep Your hob in Shape
Practical Advice
Is there a problem?
Safety Is a Good Habit to Get Into
Installation
Characteristic of the burners and nozzles
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 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 W ay, 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 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;

- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications;

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

- 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 unsor ted 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.

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Congratualtions on choosing an Hotpoint appliance, which you will find is dependab le and easy to use. W e recommend
that you read this manual for best perf ormance and to extend the lif e of your appliance . Thank you.

Close-up View

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A Gas Burners
B Support Grid for Cookware
C Control Knobs for Gas Burners
D Ignitor for Gas Burners

How T o Use Your Appliance

The position of the corresponding gas burner or electric
hot plate (if present) 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

T o turn on one of the b urners, place a lighted match or
lighter near the burner, press the knob all the way in and
turn it anti-clockwise to the "High" setting.
On those models fitted with a safety device (F), the
knob must be pressed in for about 4 seconds until the
device that keeps the flame lit warms up.

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F Safety Device - Activates if the flame accidentally goes

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

T o light the selected burner, first press the corresponding
knob down fully , turn it anti-cloc kwise to the high flame
symbol, and keep the knob pressed down until the burner
ignites for approximately 3-4 seconds to allow the safety
device "F", which keeps the flame lit automatically, to
heat up.
T o turn off a burner , turn the knob clockwise until it stops

(it should be on the “•” setting).
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.

The section entitled, "Practical Cooking Advice", provides
information on the recommended settings for various types
of food or cooking processes. When the knob is on any of
the settings other than "Off", the operating light comes
on.

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How to Keep Your Cooktop in Shape

Before cleaning on your appliance, disconnect it from the
electrical power supply .

T o extend the life of the hob, it is vital that it be cleaned
carefully and thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping
in mind the following:

· Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.

· Remove any liquid from the lid before opening it.

• The enameled parts and the glass top, if present, must
be washed with warm water without using abrasive
powders or corrosive substances which could ruin them;

• The removab le parts of the burners should be washed
frequently with warm water and soap, making sure to
remove caked-on substances;

• On cooktops with automatic ignition, the end of the
electronic ignition device must be cleaned carefully and
frequently, making sure that the gas holes are not
clogged;

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".

• Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact
with highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents
(containing phosphorous) for an extended period of time.
It is recommended that these parts be rinsed thoroughly
with water and then dried well. It is also a good idea to
clean up any spills.

Greasing the T aps

The taps may jam in time or they may become difficult to
turn. If so, the tap itself must be replaced.

N.B.: This operation m ust be performed by a technician
authorised by the manufacturer .

Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)

Fast (R) 24 - 26
Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20
Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14
Tripl e Crown (TC) 24 - 26
Fishburner (SP) 16 - 20

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