Whirlpool EMVD 7263 IN, ELIE 8160/PT, EMVD 7262 IN, EMIE 7163 IN, ELVE 7163 IN Instructions manual

HOB INSTRUCTIONS

GB

To get full satisfaction from the hob, please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of packaging materials

•The packing material can all be fully recycled, as

confirmed by the recycling symbol

.

•The various parts of the packing must not be sent for waste, but recycled in conformity with the regulations imposed by local authorities.

Disposal of used household appliances

•The appliances are built from recyclable or reusable materials. When scrapping them, comply with local waste-disposal regulations Before scrapping, cut off the power cords so that the appliances cannot be connected to the mains

Energy saving

•Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the cooker plates, or slightly larger.

•Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.

•If possible, keep the pot covered 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.

CAUTION

•The hob is designed for use as a domestic food cooker only. No other type of use is allowed. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

•Do not expose the hob to atmospheric agents.

•Any repairs or adjustments must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.

•Avoid touching the hob with wet hands or using it when barefoot.

Do not allow children to touch:

-the hob in general, to avoid burns.

During and immediately after use the hob reaches extremely high temperatures;

-packing materials (bags, polystyrene, metal parts, etc.);

-the hob to be scrapped.

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

•Always keep a watch on pans when cooking with oil and grease. The oil and grease might overheat and catch fire!

•Do not use the hob as a support or worktop.

•Do not leave the hot plates/cookers turned on when they are empty.

•Do not rest plastic, aluminium foil, clothes, paper etc. on the hot plates/cookers.

•The hob is fitted with hot plates/cookers of different sizes. Use pans whose bottom diameter is equal to that of the hot plates/cookers, or slightly larger.

-Use pots and pans specifically designed for electric hobs, particularly those with multiple layer flatbottoms.

Pans with concave or convex bottoms are not suitable, and may damage the glass ceramic hob.

BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB

Before use, remove:

-adhesives stuck on the hob;

-cardboard guards and protective plastic film;

-check whether the hob has been damaged during transport. If in doubt, contact the After Sales Service;

-in the case of non glass ceramic hobs, when using for the first time turn on to full heat for approximately 3 min. to eliminate residual fumes. Place a pan full of water on each of the hot plates.

SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING THE GLASS CERAMIC HOB

•Should the hob become cracked or broken as a result of violent impact or heavy items falling onto it, do not use it, disconnect it from the power supply and call the After Sales Service immediately.

•Do not slide pots and pans around on the hob, as this might scratch the surface.

•Do not stare at the halogen cooking elements when they are lit.

•Sugar or foods with a high sugar concentration must not come into contact with the hot cooker, as they might damage it. If substances of this kind do come into contact with the cooker, clean it carefully following the instructions provided in chapter “Care and maintenance”.

ACCESSORY

Child guard AMH 122

This accessory can be obtained from the After Sales Service under code number 4819 310 18436 or from your dealer under reference number 017124.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Important: never clean the appliance with high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment.

Electric hob:

Before cleaning the electric hob, disconnect it from the power supply and wait until it is cool.

•Clean with a cloth damped in hot water and liquid detergent.

N.B: Continuous use of the hob may result in a change in colour around the cooker plates, due to the high temperatures they reach.

•Do not use products which are abrasive, corrosive or chlorine based, or steel pads.

•Do not leave acid substances (vinegar, salt or lemon juice, etc.) on the cooking hob.

•If your hob is made of stainless steel, clean it with specific products of the type available in the shops.

Glass ceramic hob:

•Clean the cooktop, when it is cool, after each use This will prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.

•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.

-Any food spills should be cleaned off before they dry.

-Do not use abrasive products, chlorine-based cleaners, oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.

-The hob should be treated periodically with specific products available from the shops, following the manufacturer's instructions.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The hob does not work:

-Turn the hob off and on again, to make sure that the problem has been solved.

-Make sure that the dial is not turned to “0”.

Turn the omnipolar switch to “Off“ for a few minutes and then turn it back to “On“.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

Before you call the After Sales Service

•Make sure that you cannot solve the problem yourself following the points described in chapter “Troubleshooting Guide“.

If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After Sales Service.

Please give:

•a short description of the fault;

•the exact type and model of hob;

•service number (i.e., the number that follows the word SERVICE on the rating plate under the hob itself).

The service number is also indicated on the guarantee booklet;

•your full address;

•your telephone number.

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised After Sales Service (to guarantee that original spare parts will be used and repairs carried out correctly).

Failure to comply with these instructions may compromise the safety and quality of the product.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

•This hob is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, and complies with EEC Directive89/109/CEE.

•It has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (e.g for room heating) is considered as improper use and potentially dangerous.

•This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:

-safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;

-protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC“89/336;

-requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

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