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Before operating this hob,

please read these instructions carefully

CERAMIC COOKTOP

model

HCE600

Instructions for use -  Installation advice

Summary of Contents for HCE600

Page 1: ...Before operating this hob please read these instructions carefully CERAMIC COOKTOP model HCE600 Instructions for use Installation advice ...

Page 2: ...n of conformity This hob is intended to come into contact with food products and conforms with European Directive 89 109 EEC This hob has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance Any other use e g heating rooms should be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous This hob has been designed constructed and put on to the market in conformity with Safety requirements of the Low Voltage Dir...

Page 3: ...ngerous The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by improper or incorrect use of the appliance IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC At the end of its working life the product must not be disposed of as urban waste It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or ...

Page 4: ...ay from the hob during use Do not allow young children or infirm persons to use the appliance without your supervision WARNING When correctly installed your product meets all safety requirements laid down for this type of product category However special care should be taken around the underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and may contain sharp or rough...

Page 5: ...s from the cooking plate The 4 cooking zones are shown by paint ed disks on the ceramic surface IMPORTANT NOTE The heating elements incorporate a thermolimiter that switches the element ON OFF in all settings to protect the ceramic glass from overheating The use of incorrect pans and or wrong pan positioning will cause the tempera ture limiter to operate more frequently resulting in a reduction of...

Page 6: ...Front left cooking zone 4 Front right cooking zone The hob has a power on light 5 which lights up when the hob is switched on The hob also features 4 warning lights 6 which are connected to the corresponding cooking zone They warn of any remaining heat from a cooking zone and switch off when the temperature of the relevant cooking zone falls below 60 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...When the hob is on the power on light 5 see fig 1 2 is lit up When the temperature of a cooking zone is over 60 C the relevant warning light 6 see fig 1 2 is also lit up to warn of heat on the surface of the hob This light also stays on after the cooking zone has been switched off to show that the hob surface is still hot This residual heat lasts for a rather long time after the cooking zone has b...

Page 8: ... fig 2 4 fully to the right position 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Fig 2 3 Fig 2 4 Second element COOKING HINTS To reduce the cooking time you can turn the control knob to the max when you switch the zone on After a short time you can set the con trol knob to the required position You should only use pots and pans with flat bases The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking zone or be s...

Page 9: ... e risotto Browning of meats roasted potatoes fried fish omelettes and for boiling large quantities of water Fast frying grilled steaks etc Switching on the second ele ment Double radiant plate only 0 Knob setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 0 1 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 7 4 7 8 4 5 8 9 10 6 11 12 After a short period of use experience will teach you which setting is the right one for your needs CO0KING HINTS Cooking plate...

Page 10: ...e glass sur face is broken or cracked in any way Please disconnect the appliance from the mains and contact the After Sales Service 8 Do not lean over the cooking zone when in use 9 Follow the cleaning instructions care fully 10 Always ensure that the base of your saucepan is clean and dry before placing on the hob 11 Never use the glass surface for stor age 12 Never cook the food directly on the ...

Page 11: ... and with bases that are as non reflective as possible eg dull and dark Only pans recommended for use on ceramic hobs should be used Pans made of the following materials can cause problems Cast Iron The base may be rough which will scratch the hob Toughened If the pan becomes too hot the hob may overheat and reduce cooking Glass efficiency Copper Can easily distort and will therefore not form a go...

Page 12: ...he case of sugar syrup mixtures which could permanently pit the surface of the hob if left to burn on it Fig 3 1 If any of these products has melted on the ceramic surface you should remove it immediately when the surface is still hot by using a scraper to avoid any per manent damage to the surface of the hob Avoid using a knife or other sharp uten sil as these may damage the ceramic surface Do no...

Page 13: ... cooking zone Ø 195 1900 W 1 ON indicator light 1 Cooking zone and residual heat indicator 4 Voltage 230 V 50 Hz Maximum absorbed power 6 0 kW General Dimensions Width 575 mm Depth 505 mm Depth Below Mounting Surface 52 mm Cut out Dimensions Width 560 mm Depth 490 mm DIMENSIONS TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 14: ...iance installation and maintenance must only be carried out by QUALIFIED TECH NICIANS and in compliance with the local safety standards Failure to observe this rule will invalidate the warranty Advice for the installer ...

Page 15: ... vertical surface either side of the hob 50 mm Minimum height of a cabinet directly above hob if not fitting a hood 900 mm Minimum of 650 mm from the hob to a cooker hood Do not fit above refrigeration products This appliance has type Y overheating surrounding surfaces protection and must be kept no less than 50 mm away from any side wall which exceeds the height of the cook top ...

Page 16: ...16 HOW TO INSTALL THE HOB 1 The hob requires a space in the kitchen work surface as shown in the diagram Fig 4 2 below 4 9 0 5 0 560 505 575 52 Fig 4 2 ...

Page 17: ...e cup board below the hob 3 Place the hob in the work top cut out and secure it in position by using the brackets as indicated in Fig 4 4 3 cm work top or Fig 4 5 4 cm work top 3 cm 4 cm min 4 cm 4 cm min Fig 4 4 Fig 4 5 2 Apply the adhesive seal around the edge of the hob ensuring that the ends do not over lap or leave a space Fig 4 3 Adhesive side Fig 4 3 ...

Page 18: ...arth wire to clamp D Secure the mains cable with cable clamp E Refit the shield A A double pole switch must be provided no further than 2 metres from the appliance to the electrical supply All supply current and earth conductors must be able to withstand an ambient tem perature of 75 C The appliance must be connected using 3x4 mm2 cable not supplied NOTE This appliance is intended to be permanentl...

Page 19: ...t The appliance has been installed as per the instructions contained within this booklet This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights GUARANTEE AFTER SALES SERVICE If you require After Sales Service contact the MASTERCARE Domestic Appliance Helpline Telephone 08701 565550 Descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are given as simply indicative The manufacturer reserves the right consi...

Page 20: ...code 1102421 ß3 Part Number 56323 1 ...

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