Whirlpool HJA1703 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Installation &

User’s Instructions

HJA1703

Introduction

Welcome 3

Safety symbols 3

Important safety information 4

Installation instructions

Installation 5

Electrical connection 6

Contents

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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Introduction

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.

Welcome

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

DANGER

Where you, other people, toddlers
and children are at risk.

Where there is a danger of damage
to the appliance, utensils,
surrounding areas and property.

Safety symbols

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:

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.

- 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.

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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