Installation & User’sInstructions AKL 702
Contents Introduction Welcome 3 Safety symbols 3 Important safety information 4 Installation instructions Installation 7 Electrical connection 8 Operating Operating the hob 9 Cooker care Care & maintenance 10 Troubleshooting guide 10 After-sales service 11 Safeguarding the environment 11 Your guarantee 12 2
Introduction Welcome Dear Customer Congratulations on your choice of a quality hob which has been designed to give you excellent service. The hob must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with current regulations and used in a well-ventilated space. Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or using the appliance and keep them for handy reference. • Make sure you understand the controls prior to using your appliance.
Important safety information - For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm is required. This manual contains important information regarding safety, use and maintenance of your new hob. Please read the manual carefully and keep it in an easily accessible place for future consultation. Precautions and advice - Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. - Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled sufficiently. - Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g.
• Do not operate a hotplate without placing a container on it. • If possible, keep the pot covered when cooking. • Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with little water in order to cut down cooking time. • A pressure cooker allows you to save even more energy and time. Recommendations Important: Disconnect the hob from the mains before carrying out any installation work or servicing. • All electrical connections must be made before connecting the appliance to the power supply.
Installation instructions Installation Technical information for the Installer • Installation must comply with current local safety regulations. This cooking hob can be embedded in a worktop 20 to 50 mm thick. If another appliance is not fitted under the cooking hob, insert a separator panel, at a distance of at least 90 mm from the cooking hob bottom. • If a vertical piece of furniture is installed, there must be a gap of at least 100 mm between it and the edge of the cooking hob.
Electrical connection Electrical connections 4. Connect the cable to the terminal board, following the indications of the connection diagram punched on the bottom of the cooking hob. Fasten the cable clamp and close the cover. • The electrical connections must comply with local regulations. • The data relevant to the voltage and power absorption are indicated on the rating plate. • The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law.
Operating Operating the hob Hob description Dimensions of cooktop and worktop (mm) 1. Rapid hotplate Ø 180 - 2000 W 2. Normal hotplate Ø 145 - 1000 W 3. Normal hotplate Ø 180 - 1500 W 4. Normal hotplate Ø 145 - 1000 W 5. Rapid hotplate control knob Ø 180 6. Normal hotplate control knob Ø 145 7. Normal hotplate control knob Ø 180 8. Normal hotplate control knob Ø 145 9.
Cooker care Care & maintenance Care and maintenance Stainless steel surface • Clean it with a specific commercial product. WARNING Never clean the appliance with high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment. Note: if the cooking hob is used continuously, the high temperatures may alter the colour of the hotplates. • Before cleaning the cooking hob, disconnect it from mains power supply and wait until it has cooled down.
After-sales service Before contacting After-sales Service • Try to solve the problem (see “Troubleshooting guide”). If after the above checks the fault persists, contact the After-sales Service. Safeguarding the environment Disposal of packaging materials Declaration of conformity • The packing material can all be fully recycled, as confirmed by the recycling symbol .
Your guarantee Product Guarantee Details (UK only) Details of your guarantee are shown on your Howdens Proof of Purchase Document. • Any claim during the period of the guarantee MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE PROOF OF PURCHASE. • The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructons and used for normal domestc purposes. • This guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse or alteratons which are likely to affect the product.
