Hotpoint CIO 642 DD B manual

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    Operating Instructions Contents Installation, 2-3 Positioning Electrical connection D escription o f t h e appliance, 4 Control panel S tart-up an d use, 5 - 8 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?[...]

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    2 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. P ositionin g ?[...]

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    3 GB F i x ing 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:  3 0 mm thick: 23 mm screws  4 0[...]

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    4 GB D escription of the appliance Control panel  INCREASE TIME button increases the time value set on the timer (see Start-up and use) .  DE C R EASE TI M E button decreases the time value set on the timer (see Start-up and use) .  COOKING ZONE SELECTOR button shows a particular cooking zone has been selected and therefore various ad j us[...]

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    5 GB S tart-up an d 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[...]

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    6 GB 4 . Set the cooking duration using the - and + buttons. 5. Confirm by pressing the button. 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 each hotplate you wish to programme. U sin g mu ltiple p r o g r [...]

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    7 GB P r a c ti c al a dv i ce on usin g t h e a pp lian ce  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 [...]

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    8 GB P ractical cookin g advice ª Pressure cooking Pressure cooker Fr y in g Very high-flame cookin g  Grilling Boili ng  Hig h-flame cookin g ¶ Crêpes Cooki ng o n a high flame and browning (ro asts, steaks, e scalo pes, fi sh fi l lets , fried e ggs ) ¶ § Fast t hickeni ng (liquid juices) Boil ing water (pas ta, ri c e, vegetables) Mil[...]

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    9 GB P recautions an d 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: - 2 00 6 /95/EEC dated 1 2 /1 2 /0 6 (Low Voltage) an[...]

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    10 GB Ca r e a n d mai nt e n a n ce Swi t chi n g t he a ppl ia n ce o ff Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. C l e a n i n g t h e a ppl ia n ce   Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust[...]

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    11 GB T ec h nical d escription o f t h e m o d els The induction system is the quickest existing way of cooking. Unlike traditional hotplates where the cooking zone heats up, with the induction system heat is generated directly inside pans which have ferromagnetic bases. Hobs CIO 642 DD B CIO 644 DD Z Cooki n g zone Power (W) Pow er (W) Back L eft[...]

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    14 GB Af t e r Sa l e s Se r vice " N o c o m p a n y i s b e tt e r pos i t i on ed to o ffe r a n af t e r s a l e s s e r vice on a H otpo i nt a ppl ia n ce t ha n u s - t he ma n ufac t u r e r " As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the fi[...]

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    15 GB Guarantee " Satisfaction g uaranteed or your money b ack " W e give you a unique ' satisfaction guaranteed ' promise - v alid for 9 0 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 nec[...]

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    16 GB K e y C ont ac ts Af t e r Sa l e s Se r vice 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 R[...]