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Operating and
Assembly Instructions
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
Tecnik Appliances
2 Brindley Road
Old Trafford
Manchester M169 HQ
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This appliance must be operated in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in
the preparation and cooking of food and should be built into a
fitted kitchen unit.
Taking more care!
lmportant notes...............................................……………........
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Safety precautions ................................................................. 2
Electric hotplates ..........................................……………......... 3
Before using for the first time ......................……………........ 3
Operation ……………………………………………………………....……. 3
Warnings for use …………………………………………………...…... 4
Cleaning and maintenance ……………………………………....… 5
Enamel surfaces ……………………………………………………..….. 5
Stainless steel surfaces ………………………………………………..5
Preventing damages ……………………………………………….….. 5
Technical Assistance Service ……………………………………. 6
Warranty conditions ……………………………………………………. 6
Packaging and old appliances …………………………………... 6
Disposing in an environmentally-responsible manner … 6
Hob installation ……………………………………………….……………7
Safety precautions ……………………………………………………… 7
Before installing …………………………………………………………… 7
Preparing the kitchen unit …………………………………………… 8
Hob installation ……………………………………………………………. 8
Hob connection …………………………………………………………… 8
Removal of cooking hob ……………………………………………. 9
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m Important notes
Read these instructions carefully. Reading these
instructions will enable you to use yopur appliance safely
and effectively.
These operating instructions should be retained, and
passed onto the owner if the appliance is sold.
The manufacturer is exe mp t from all responsibility
resulting from non-compliance with the requirements
of this manual.
Safety precautions
All installation and connection operations must be
carried out by an authorised technician, in line with legal
regulations and guidelines in force in the country, and
local electricity providers’ guidelines . It is recommended
that you call our Technical Assistance Service for any of
these jobs.
This appliance has been designed for home use only.
Do not tamper with the appliance’s interior. If necessary,
call our Technical Assistance Service.
Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged in any
way. Contact our Technical Assistance Service.
The surfaces of cooking appliances heat up during use.
Care must be taken when using these appliances. Keep
out of the reach of children.
This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes, not
as a heating system.
Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire easily. Never
leave fat or oil to heat up unattended. If it does catch fire,
never use water to put the fire out. Risk of burns! Put the
fire out by covering the pan with a lid and switch off the
hotplate.
In the event of a malfunction, switch off the appliance’s
power supply. For repairs, call our Technical Assistance
Service.
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Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners. Risk of
electrocution!
The graphics in this instruction manual are given as a
guide only.
Electric hotplates
Before using for the first time
To remove the new smell, switch the hotplates on to full
power for five minutes, one by one, without placing any
pans on top. Do not switch more than one hotplate on at
a time. At this point it is normal to notice smoke and
odours, but these will disappear over time.
Caution! Do not operate the hotplates without placing
pans on top, except during this initial heating phase.
Operation
Switching on
Switching off
Residual heat
Turn the knob anticlockwise to the required setting.
Fig. 1 or 2 depending on the model.
Setting 1: low power.
Setting 6 or 9 (depending on the model): full power
Turn the knob clockwise to the off setting.
Tip It is recommended to start cooking on full power and
then to use intermediate power levels after a few
minutes.
The electric hotplates can be switched off slightly before
the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable
you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving
energy.
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