Hotpoint G310 manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for Installation and Use Gas Hob Models G310 and G320X[...]

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    2 CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Hob How to use your Hob Practical Advice Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Electrical Connection User Characteristics After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for [...]

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    3 Your new hob 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 booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and respo[...]

  • Page 4

    4 For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any gas product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. ALWAYS: - make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely. - check the soundness of the appliance after it has been unpacked. [...]

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    5 How To Use Your Hob Know your Hob To turn on a cooking area, select the desired cooking area. Then turn the corresponding control anti-clockwise until the pointer is set to the maximum setting. Keep the control pressed in for approximately 3 seconds. When you release the control check that the burner stays lit. Then adjust the flame to the requir[...]

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    6 Practical Advice Using the burners To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners, it is advisable to use only pans with a diameter that is suitable for the burner, so that the flame does not extend beyond the pan base (see following table). Burner Diameter of the pan (in cm) A. Auxiliary from 6 to 14 B. Semi-rapid from 15 to 20 C. Rapid from 21 t[...]

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    7 Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your hob, disconnect it from the power supply. To extend the life of the hob, it should be cleaned carefully and thoroughly on a frequent basis, keeping in mind the following: • The enameled parts must be washed with warm water without using abrasive powders or corro[...]

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    8 Installation These instructions are intended for the qualified technician installing the appliance in order to insure that the installation, adjustments and maintenance procedures are performed correctly and comply with the regulations currently in effect. Important: the hob must be disconnected from the power supply before making any adjustments[...]

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    9 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The electrical safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if the appliance is correctly earthed in compliance with the standards of electrical safety. The manufacturer can under no circumstances b[...]

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    GB 10 "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replace[...]

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    GB 11 Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, w[...]

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    February 2003 Part no. FP164 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information 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 Irelan[...]