Hotpoint GF941, GF960 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Hob

Models GF960, GF941

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 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: INDESIT Company UK LTD, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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;

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

- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) 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.

For Your 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.

ALWAYS:

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

- 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 LEAVE UNATTENDED 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 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 any part of the appliance.

- use misshapen pans which may be unstable.

- use round base woks directly on the gas pan supports.

- use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two gas burners.

- operate the appliance with wet parts of the body.

- operate the appliance when barefoot.

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.

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.

Know your Hob

Model GF941V

Model GF941B

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B. Pan Support for Cookware C. Control Knobs 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.

H. Indicator for Electric Hotplates - ( models GF941V

and GF941B only) - On those models equipped with electric hotplates and ignitor, the indicator light is

incorporated into the ignition button. I. Glass Ceramic Module - (model GF941V only) L. Griddle - (model GF941B only).

Model GF960

A. Auxilliary Burner RR Reduced Rapid Burner S. Semi Rapid Burner SP. Semi-Fish Kettle Burner TC. Triple Crown Burner (Wok Burner)

NOTICE

The cast-iron grill, located in the burner and grate packing box, must be installed, below and above the electric heating element so that the element is enclosed between the two.

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