Defy Appliances DHD317 manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 DOMINO RANGE 2 PLA TE HOB DHD316 BLACK DHD317 ST AINLESS OWNER’S MANUAL The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this book are subject to change without notice. Part Number 067 1 14 www . defy .co.za[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of this quality appliance. We trust that you will enjoy many ye ars of trouble free use. Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance. This book will provide you with information on how to operate and care for your appliance in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it[...]

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    Page 3 Important safety instruct ions This section contains safety instructions that will help you avoid risk of injury and damage. All warranties will become void if you do no t follow these instructions. General safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sens ory or mental capabilities[...]

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    Page 4 Safety for children • Electrical appliances are dangerous to children. Keep children away from the appliance when it is operating and do not allow them to play with the appliance. • Accessible parts of the hob will become hot whilst the appliance is in use. Children should be kept awa y u ntil the ap pliance has cooled down. • Do not p[...]

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    Page 5 4 9 0 2 7 5 Aperture cut into counter top Installation • After carrying out the necessary electrical connections, fit the hob sealing putty (supplied) underneath the perimeter rim of the hob and gently lower the hob into and over the cavity in the counter top. See sketch below. • Secure the hob to the counter top from underneath, using t[...]

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    Page 6 The control panel Plate controls • Select the required heat level by turning the knob to the required setting. • 1= warming • 2-3 =simmering • 4= cooking • 5-6 = frying and boiling • An indicator light will glow when the plate is switched on. Red dot plate. • The plate featuring a red dot in the centre is a high speed, high wat[...]

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    Page 7 Maintenance and care General information The service life of the appliance will extend and the possibility of problems will decrease if the appliance is cleaned at regular intervals. • Take care to remove any encrustations and ensure that the burner holes ar e clear. • Clean the appliance thoroughly after each use. In this way it will be[...]

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    Page 8 NOTE: THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF RUSTED OR CORRODED PLATES. Caring for solid plates • Before using the plates for the first time, switch them on for about 4 minutes at the highest setting. This allows the factory applied protective coating to burn in. Fumes will be evidenced during this operation but this is n[...]

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    Page 9 Stainless s teel is not adversely affected by normal household use but because of it’s reputation for durability, it is somet imes assumed to be indestructible, and therefore subjected to misuse or even abuse. Care should be taken to avoid such ‘abnormal’ use. DO USE • A soft cloth or synthetic sponge. • Soap, or mild household det[...]

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    Page 10 T rouble shooting Electric hobs • Check house f uses or trip switches. • Check the wall plug by plugging another small appliance into the wall socket. Gas hob • Check house fuses or trip switches. • Check the wall plug by plugging another small appliance into the wall socket. • Check that there is gas in the bottle and that the va[...]

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    Page 11 BLOEMFONTEIN CAPE TOWN DURBAN EAST LONDON JOHANNESBURG Commercial Head Office, Administration, Distribution, National Groups, Tel. Sales, Contracts and Credit. POLOKWANE PORT ELIZABETH PRETORIA . 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301. Tel. 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za 5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441. Tel. 021 528 [...]

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    Page 12 This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Co mpany, to the original purchaser on ly, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in r espect of this appliance. The Company warrants to the original purchaser that f or a [...]