Whirlpool MEC 3040 RAS INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GB

MEC 3040 RAS

HOB INSTRUCTIONS

AU

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•To use the hob turn the knob(s) clockwise and position at the required power setting.

•To switch off the hob return the knob(s) to position “0”.

•The hob is provided with 2 indicator lights showing when the cooking zones are hot.

These indicator lights switch on as soon as the cooking zones reach a high temperature.

These indicator lights remain on even after switching off the relevant cooking zone and they switch off only when the temperature of the cooking zone is no longer dangerous.

1.Radiating cooking zone Ø 180

2.Radiating cooking zone Ø 145

3.ON/OFF indicator light

4. Control knob for rear cooking zone

5. Control knob for front cooking zone

6.Residual heat indicator

Important:

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

-pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat,

-metal pots with enamelled bottom.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Power supply	Number of wires x
voltage	dimensions
230-240 V ~ +	H05 GG-F 3 x 1.5 mm2

DIMENSIONS OF COOKING HOB AND WORKTOP (mm)

Knob	Table for using the	Knob
(1-6)	cooking zones	(1-12)
1-2	Melting butter, chocolate, etc.	1-2
2	Keeping food warm and	2-3-4
	reheating small
	quantities of liquid
3	Heating larger quantities,	4-5-6
	making custards and sauces
3-4	Gentle simmering, for example:	6-7
	boiled vegetables, spaghetti,
	soups, pot roasts, stews
4	For all fried food, cutlets, steaks,	7-8
	cooking without use of lid, for
	example: risotto
4-5	Browning meats, roast	8-9-10
	potatoes, fried fish and to boil
	large quantities of water
6	Brisk frying, griddling	11-12
	steaks, etc.

	PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT			• The two cooking zones are indicated by two circles
	Disposal of packaging materials			marked on the glass ceramic surface. Check that the
	• The packing material can all be fully recycled, as			cooking hob is clean before switching it on.
				• When the hob is in use, accessible parts become
	confirmed by the recycling symbol		.
				very hot. To avoid burns, keep children away from
	• Do not dispose of the various packaging materials
				the appliance.
	carelessly, but do so responsibly and in full compliance
				• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
	with local authority regulations governing waste
				(including children) with reduced physical,sensory
	disposal.
				or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
	Disposal of used household appliances
				knowledge unless they have been given initial
	• This appliance is marked according to the European			supervision or instruction concerning use of the
	directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic			appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
	Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is			• Make sure that children do not play with the
	disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential			appliance.
	negative consequences for the environment and human			• Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical
	health, which could otherwise be caused by			appliances near the hob do not come into contact with
	inappropriate waste handling of this product.			hot parts of the hob itself.
	The symbol	on the product, or on the documents		• Always keep a watch on pans when cooking with oil and
				grease. Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire!
	accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance			• Do not use the hob as a support or worktop.
	may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall			• Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones without
	be handed over to the applicable collection point for the			pots.
	recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.			• Do not place plastic, aluminium foil, cloths, paper etc.
	Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local			on the hotplates/cooking zones.
	environmental regulations for waste disposal.			• The hob is fitted with hotplates/cooking zones of
	For more detailed information about treatment,			different sizes. Use pans whose bottom diameter is
	recovery and recycling of this product, please contact			equal to, or slightly larger than, that of the hotplates/
	your local city office, your household waste disposal			cooking zones.
	service or the shop where you purchased the product.			BEFORE USING THE COOKING HOB
	Energy saving			Before use, remove:
	• Use pots and pans whose bottom diameter is equal to,			- adhesives stuck on the hob;
	or slightly larger than, that of the cooking zones.			- cardboard guards and protective plastic film;
	• Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.			- check whether the hob has been damaged during
	• If possible, keep pot lids on when			transport. If in doubt, contact the After Sales Service.
	cooking.			CARE AND MAINTENANCE
	• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc.			Important: never clean the appliance with high pressure
	with little water in order to cut
				water or steam cleaning equipment.
	down cooking time.
				• Clean the hob, when it is cool, after each use. This will
	• A pressure cooker allows you to
				prevent the build-up of dirt and make cleaning easier.
	save even more energy and time.
				• Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes and washing
	WARNINGS			up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.
	• If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack,			• Remove baked-on dirt with the special scraper tool
	refrain from using it and call the After-sales Service			(if provided) and specific cleaning products.
	immediately.			• Food spills should be cleaned off before they bake onto
	• If the hob incorporates halogen cooking elements, do			the glass ceramic surface.
	not stare at them.			• Do not use abrasive products, chlorine-based cleaners,
	• The hob is designed for use as a domestic food cooker			oven-cleaner spray or pan scourers.
	only. No other type of use is allowed. The Manufacturer			• The hob should be treated periodically with specific
	declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or			products available from the shops, following the
	incorrect setting of the controls.			manufacturer's instructions.
	• Do not expose the hob to atmospheric agents.			TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
	• Any repairs or maintenance work on the appliance must			The hob does not work:
	be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.			- Check for the presence of mains electrical power.

	• Never touch the hob with any wet part of the body and	- Switch the hob off and then back on again, to see if the
	do not operate it with bare feet.
		problem has been solved.
		- Make sure that the knob is not turned to “0”.
		Turn the multi-pole switch to “Off” for a few minutes
		and then turn it back to “On”.

Type PLAVD 230-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 2.8 kW

5019 919 01002

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