Whirlpool CLHB 20 NE PROGRAM CHART

CLHB 20 NE - 04073802

User and maintenance manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS PARAMOUNT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and observed at all times.

This is the danger symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential risks to themselves and others.
All safety warnings are preceded by the danger symbol and the following terms:

DANGER

WAR NING

WAR NING

• Before any maintenance on the appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply.

• Keep children away form the appliance when it is in use and also when it has been just switched off.

• The appliances must be repaired or adjusted exclusively by a qualified technician.

• Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances near the hob do not come into contact with hot
parts.

• Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there is no pan in position.

• Avoid the use of high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment.

• If liquid spills or boils over, the hob may switch off: to enable it to be switched back on again, carefully dry the
controls zone.

• The cooktop features different size hotplates/cooking zones. Use pots whose base diameter is the same as that of
the hotplate/cooking zone.

• To avoid permanently damaging the glass ceramic cooktop, do not use:

- pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat;

- metal pots with enamelled bottom;

- when finished cooking, press button .

• Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or a support surface.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food -risk of fire.

• If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack due to violent impact (falling objects, etc.) do not use it and call the
After-Sales Service immediately.

• Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil, plastic containers or cloths on the hot cooking zones.

• Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic surface - risk of scratches.

• Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances on the cooktop. If necessary, clean the cooktop immediately following
the care and maintenance instructions in this handbook.

• If the hob is fitted with halogen lamps, do not stare at the bulbs directly.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury.

Accessible parts become very hot when the equipment is in operation. Keep children
away from the appliance in order to avoid the risk of scalding and burns.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given initial supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Make sure children do not play with the appliance

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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

NO!

Disposal of packing material

The packing material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol ( ). The various parts of the packing must
therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

Scrapping the product

- This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).

- By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

- The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as

domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.

- Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

- For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local
authority, the household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Energy saving

• Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooking
zone or slightly larger.

• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

• If possible, keep pot lids on when cooking.

• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water in order to cut down cooking
time.

• A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• This cooktop is suitable for contact with foodstuffs and complies with EEC (CE) Regulation n. 1935/2004.

• The appliances are designed solely for use as cooking appliances. Any other use of the appliances (e.g. for room
heating) is considered as improper use and potentially dangerous.

• The appliances are designed, built and sold in compliance with:

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive 2006/95/EC (which replaces 73/23/EEC and subsequent

amendments);

- the protection requirements of Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC;

- the requirements of Directive 93/68/EEC.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the cooktop, when it is cool, after each use. This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.
Important: at all costs avoid the use of high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment.

• Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.

• Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool (if provided) and specific cleaning products.

• Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto the glass ceramic surface.

• Foods with high sugar content (toffee, fruit juice, jam, etc.) that boil over while cooking, or spattered sugar stains
must be immediately removed using a scraper.

• Do not use abrasive products, bleach, oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.

The cooktop should be treated periodically with a proprietary brand of protective wax for glass-ceramic hobs.

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