Hotpoint CIC 642 C manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    Operating Instructions Contents Installation, 3-4 Positioning Electrical connection Description of the appliance, 5 Control panel Start-up and use, 6-9 Switching on the hob Switching on the cooking zones Booster function Switching off the cooking zones Programming the cooking duration Timer Control panel lock Switching off the hob “Demo” mode P[...]

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    • WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. • Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. • Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental c[...]

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    GB Installation ! Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information concerning the safe operation, installation and maintenance of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the appliance. Positioning ! Keep all[...]

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    4 GB Fixing The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level supporting surface. Any deformities caused by improper fixing could affect the features and operation of the hob. The thickness of the supporting surface should be taken into account when choosing the length of the screws for the fixing hooks: • 30 mm thick: 23 mm screws • 40 mm t[...]

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    5 GB Description of the appliance Control panel • INCREASE POWER button switches on the hotplate and controls the power ( see Start-up and use ). • REDUCE POWER button controls the power and switches off the hotplate ( see Start-up and use ). • COOKING ZONE SELECTOR COOKING ZONE SELECTOR COOKING ZONE SELECTOR COOKING ZONE SELECTOR COOKING ZON[...]

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    6 GB Start-up and use ! The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we recommend you remove these with a special non- abrasive cleaning product. During the first few hours of use there may be a smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly. ! A few seconds after the hob is connected to the e[...]

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    7 GB 4. Set the cooking duration using the - - - - - and + + + + + buttons. 5 . Confirm by pressing the button or automatic selection occurs after 10 seconds. The timer begins counting down immediately. A buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute and the cooking zone switches off when the set programme has finished. Repeat the above procedure for ea[...]

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    8 GB Practical advice on using the appliance ! Use cookware made from materials which are compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic material). We especially recommend pans made from: cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of the cookware. * SUIT ABLE UNSUIT ABLE [...]

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    9 GB Practical cooking advice ª Pressure cooking Pressure cooker Frying Grilling Boiling Very high-flame cooking High-flame cooking Medium-flame cooking Low-flame cooking Very low-flame cooking • • ¶ Crêpes Cooking on a high flame and browning (roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, fried eggs) ¶ § Fast thickening (liquid juices) Boiling[...]

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    10 GB Precautions and tips ! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance conforms to the following European Economic Community directives: - 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and subsequen[...]

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    11 GB Care and maintenance 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 (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges[...]

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    12 Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer ’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown rep airs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, [...]

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    After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1000 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure [...]

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