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Using Your Hob

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Do not leave a hotplate turned on when you are not cooking as this makes it harder to
clean the ceramic surface. Temperature cut-outs are built into the hob elements to
protect them from over heating. After several minutes with the control setting on
FULL the temperature cut-out switches the element OFF and ON continuously. This
protects the hob element against the build-up of excessive heat in the cooking area.

In the unlikely event of a crack (no matter what size) appearing in the ceramic 

surface switch off the electricity supply to the appliance IMMEDIATELY and contact 

your Service Centre.

DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED!

Tip:

Only use stainless steel pans with copper or aluminium and copper sandwich bases in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The base of the pan and the
hob surface must be cleaned and the hob surface conditioned after every use. If these
recommendations are not followed a thin copper layer will build up on the hob
surface which if not cleaned after each use will result in permanent marking of the
hob surface.

Care should be taken when using any pans on a ceramic surface not to drag and cause

scratching.

Something Wrong ?

Before contacting your Hotpoint Service Centre / Installer, check the following; there may be
nothing wrong with your appliance.

PROBLEM

Nothing works

Is the main wall switch to the cooker turned on ?

If a control is on, the adjacent ‘hob on’ lamp will illuminate.

Check that your pans conform with the recommendations

detailed in this book.

Hotplates are slow to boil

or will not simmer

CHECK

Summary of Contents for BE72

Page 1: ...allation and Use BE72 Ceramic Hob Note Ensure that the hob unit is securely fixed to the worktop before use To the User You must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then retain them...

Page 2: ...2 Contents Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 5 Using Your Hob 6 14 Something Wrong 14 15 Care and Cleaning 16 Installation 17 21 Hotpoint Guarantee 22 After Sales Service 23 Key Contacts Back Cover...

Page 3: ...new appliance is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this bookle...

Page 4: ...appliance to cool before cleaning Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to preven...

Page 5: ...er place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil DO NOT use a lid DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never use the appliance as a ro...

Page 6: ...ands they can cause overheating Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles Use badly dented or distorted pans Leave an element switched on when not cooking Cook food directly on the...

Page 7: ...n refer to manufacturers instructions 1 Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam...

Page 8: ...rapid heating up of small quantities of food The Radiant Cooking Zones take longer to turn red We recommend their use for simmering and slow cooking Both the Halogen Solarglo Cooking Zones and the Rad...

Page 9: ...2400W Halogen Solarglo cooking zone 1300W Cooking zone controls oval Ceramic cooking zone 800 1000W Ceramic Cooking zone 1200W On Off sensor Lock control 4 Cooking zone controls with power increase de...

Page 10: ...now be used NOTE If no keys are pressed for 2 minutes no cooking zones or timers in operation the Lock indicator light will go out The hob is locked and will turn off automatically afer 4 minutes Oper...

Page 11: ...er will decrease gradually as will the temperature indicator until they both turn off While the cooking zones are still hot temperatures exceeding 60 C the residual heat indicator adjacent to the cook...

Page 12: ...indicators will blink and the cooking zone s in use will turn off To stop the beep remove the cause of the malfunction To stop the temperature indicators blinking press the key for 3 seconds and the...

Page 13: ...of 1 minute from 10mins to 3 hours Prolonged use of the hob could cause the electronic components to overheat A thermal protection device momentarily sets a reduced power level 3 on the right hand co...

Page 14: ...ns with copper or aluminium and copper sandwich bases in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations The base of the pan and the hob surface must be cleaned and the hob surface conditioned afte...

Page 15: ...n you wish to use This is normal The hob is not malfunctioning Call the Technical Assistance Service The plate has been on at high power for a long period of time Touch the area marked again and conti...

Page 16: ...scratches on the surface Pans with aluminium bases should be lifted rather than dragged across the hob surface This will avoid metal rubbing off the pan onto the glass Such marks are easily removed by...

Page 17: ...mmended for the hob Place the hob face down taking care not to damage the controls or hob surface Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover The mains cable must pass th...

Page 18: ...the carton Lower the hob into the worktop ensuring the mains lead is fed into the base unit and is not trapped under the flanges Fix the hob to the worktop Connect the hob to the electrical supply see...

Page 19: ...g out the corresponding space All support types are suitable only some plastic materials are unadvised as heat of up to 100 C could cause their deformation Make sure you leave 4cm between the rear cut...

Page 20: ...supporting surface Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance Take particular care in ensuring the seal surrounding the hob is cor...

Page 21: ...ion protection devices which should be suitable for the appliance maximum power DO NOT connect the appliance to the electrical supply until all installation work is complete You can connect your hob t...

Page 22: ...microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only a...

Page 23: ...trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are...

Page 24: ...nformation Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following info...

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