Parkinson Cowan MEH630X, MEH630W, MEH630B User Manual

ELECTRIC HOB

MEH 630

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance

Keep this instruction book for future

reference and ensure it is passed on to any

new owner.

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1. Hob Top

2. Normal Hotplate - 1570 W -180 mm dia.

3. Normal Hotplate - 1040 W - 145 mm dia.

4. Rapid Hotplate - 2090 W - 180 mm dia.

5. Rapid Hotplate - 1570 W - 145 mm dia.

6. Control knobs

7. Electric Hotplates Control Light

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Any electrical work required to install
this hob should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent
person, in accordance with the
current regulations.

THIS HOB MUST BE EARTHED.

These instructions are only valid for :

GB

Important Safety Information

You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the oven. If you need
assistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 950950

Installation

 This hob must be installed by qualified

personnel, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and to the relevant British
Standards.

 Remove all packaging before using the

hob.

 Ensure that the electrical supply complies

with the type stated on the rating plate,
located on the bottom of the hob.

 Do not attempt to modify the hob in any

way.

Child Safety

 This hob is designed to be operated by

adults. Do not allow children to play near
or with the hob.

 The hob gets hot when it is in use.

 Children should be kept away until it has

cooled.

 Children can also injure themselves by

pulling pans or pots off the hob.

During Use

 This hob is intended for domestic cooking

only. It is not designed for commercial or
industrial purposes.

 Do not use this hob if it is in contact with

water. Do not operate the hob with wet
hands.

 Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’

position when not in use.

 When using other electrical appliances,

ensure the cable does not come into
contact with the hot surfaces of the hob.

 Unstable or misshapen pans should not

be used on the hob as unstable pans can
cause an accident by tipping or spillage.

 Never leave the hob unattended when

cooking with oil and fats.

 Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes

on the hob.

 Perishable food, plastic items and areosols

may be affected by heat and should not
be stored above or below the hob unit.

Service

 This hob should only be repaired or

serviced by an authorised Service
Engineer and only genuine approved
spare parts should be used.

Environmental Information

 After installation, please dispose of the

packaging with due regard to safety and
the environment.

 When 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

Step by step instructions for an

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operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental information

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

OFF 0

MINIMUM 1 To keep food warm

Very Gentle To melt butter and

chocolate

Gentle 2 To prepare cream-sauces,

stews and milk puddings
or to fry eggs

Slow 3 Dried vegetables, frozen

food, fruit, boiling water
or milk

Medium 4 Boiled potatoes, fresh

vegetables, pâtés, soups,
broths, pancakes or fish

High 5 Larger stews, meat roll,

fish, omelettes, steaks

MAXIMUM 6 Steaks, escalopes and

Fast frying.

The hob has two types of 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 and produce a slightly
unpleasant odour when used for the
first time. This is quite normal and will
disappear after a short while.

Electric Hotplates Control Light

The Hotplates Control Light will come on each
time a cooking zone is switched on.

Hints and Tips

Saucepans for use on solid plates should have
several characteristics:

 They should be fairly heavy duty

 They should fit the heat area exactly, or be

slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER
smaller.

 They 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
Force Centre.