Hotpoint Ariston H5G62AE UA, Operation Instruction Manual

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Switching the appliance off
Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply
before carrying out any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
!
Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as
stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or
sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the
surface beyond repair.
!
Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the
appliance.
• It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a
damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.
• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external parts and
the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that
has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap.
Use specialised products for the removal of stubborn
stains. After cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Do
not use abrasive powders or corrosive substances.
• The hob grids, burner caps, flame spreader rings and
burners may be removed to make cleaning easier;
wash them in hot water and non-abrasive detergent,
making sure all burnt-on residue is removed before
drying them thoroughly.
• For hobs with electronic ignition, the terminal part of the
electronic lighting devices should be cleaned
frequently and the gas outlet holes should be checked
for blockages.
• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned after
each use, while it is still lukewarm. Use hot water and
detergent, then rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not use abrasive products.
• Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge
and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive
material or sharp metal scrapers as these could
scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack.
• The accessories can be washed like everyday
crockery, and are even dishwasher safe.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has
been left on the surface for a long time, or by
aggressive detergents containing phosphorus. After
cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Any remaining
drops of water should also be dried.
The cover
If the cooker is fitted with a cover,
this cover should be cleaned using
lukewarm water. Do not use
abrasive products.
It is possible to remove the cover in
order to make cleaning the area
behind the hob easier. Open the
cover fully and pull it upwards (
see
figure).
! Do not close the cover when the burners are alight or
when they are still hot.
Inspecting the oven seals
Check the door seals around the oven regularly. If the
seals are damaged, please contact your nearest
Authorised After-sales Service Centre. We recommend
that the oven is not used until the seals have been
replaced.
Gas tap maintenance
Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to
turn. If this occurs, the tap must be replaced.
!
This procedure must be performed by a qualified
technician who has been authorised by the
manufacturer.
Replacing the oven light bulb
1. After disconnecting the oven
from the electricity mains, remove
the glass lid covering the lamp
socket (
see figure).
2. Remove the light bulb and
replace it with a similar one:
voltage 230 V, wattage 25 W,
cap E 14.
3. Replace the lid and reconnect
the oven to the electricity supply.
Assistance
Please have the following information to hand:
• The appliance model (Mod.).
• The serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data plate located on
the appliance and/or on the packaging.
Care and maintenance
• The base of your pot or pan should cover the hot plate.
If it is smaller, precious energy will be wasted and
pots that boil over leave encrusted remains that can
be difficult to remove.
• Cook your food in closed pots or pans with well-fitting
lids and use as little water as possible. Cooking with
the lid off will greatly increase energy consumption
• Use purely flat pots and pans
• If you are cooking something that takes a long time,
it's worth using a pressure cooker, which is twice as
fast and saves a third of the energy.