Whirlpool HJA1703 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Installation &

User’s Instructions

HJA1703

Contents

Introduction
Welcome	3
Safety symbols	3
Important safety information	4
Installation instructions
Installation	5
Electrical connection	6
Operating
Operating the hob	7
Cooker care
Saucepan types	8
Care & maintenance	9
Troubleshooting guide	9
After-sales service	10
Safeguarding the environment	10
12 months guarantee	11

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Welcome

Dear customer

Congratulations on your choice of a quality hob which has been designed to give you lasting service.

The hob must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with current regulations and used in a well-ventilated space.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or using the appliance and keep them for handy reference. Make sure you understand the controls prior to using your appliance. This hob must only be used for its intended purpose, i.e. the cooking of food in the home. Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service during the guarantee period.

If you have any questions, or if you are not sure about any information contained in this booklet please contact us - details are on the back cover.

Safety symbols

The use of any electrical appliance in particular (which uses high temperatures) requires the following of basic common sense safety rules.

There is a danger of injury to the person and of damage to the appliance, the kitchen and your home.

These are itemised in the first section “Important safety information”. Where accidents are most common, we repeat these warnings in the main text using the following symbols:

WARNING	Where you, other people, toddlers
	and children are at risk.
	Where there is a danger of damage
DANGER
	to the appliance, utensils,
	surrounding areas and property.

Please note them for your own safety.

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Important safety information

This manual contains important information regarding safety, the use and maintenance of your new hob. Read the manual carefully and keep it in an easily accessible place for future consultation.

Precautions and advice

•Should the hob become cracked or broken, do not use it and call the After Sales Service immediately.

•If the hob incorporates halogen cooking elements, do not stare at them.

•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 an authorised 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 turned on when they are empty.

•Do not rest plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc. on the hot plates.

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

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 any doubt, contact the After Sales Service.

Energy saving tips

For optimum results, observe the following advice:

•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.

Recommendations

Important: Disconnect the hob from the mains before carrying out any installation work or servicing.

•All electrical connections must be made before connecting the appliance to the power supply.

•Installation must be carried out by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with local regulations.

•Unpack the hob and make sure that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. If you are not sure contact the dealer or the nearest service centre.

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