Operation Manual

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2 Safety
1.3 Introduction
These hobs have been designed for the real lover of cooking. This manual explains
optimum use of the hobs. In addition to information on operation, you will also find
background information that may be useful to you when using this product.
The ceramic hob (PK754WIT)
The hob is equipped with ‘Cooklight’ elements. These are very rapidheating, radiant
elements with a high efficiency, which is very favourable for heating-up times. What’s
more, these elements also have very good heat distribution. The ample space between
the cooking zones makes cooking comfortable. The cooking zones can be controlled
accurately. For optimum safety the ceramic hob is equipped with a residual heat
indicator, which shows which cooking zones are still hot.
The electric hob (PK654WIT)
The fast cooking elements of the electric hob heat up evenly and fast. Also, the cooking
elements are easy to clean.
Keep this manual carefully so that possible subsequent users can also benefit from
it. The manual also serves as reference material for service technicians. Please, therefore,
stick the appliance identification card in the space provided, at the back of the manual.
The appliance identification card contains all the information that the service technician
will need in order to respond appropriately to your needs and questions.
Enjoy your cooking!
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1 Your free-standing hob
2.1 What you should pay attention to (general)
Never open the casing of the appliance. •
If there is any water on the decorative cover, you must dry the cover before opening •
it. If you do not do this, there is a risk of moisture getting into the appliance.
Do not use the decorative cover as a cooking surface. •
Use the hob only for preparing dishes. The appliance is not suitable for space •
heating.
The appliance has been manufactured in accordance with the latest safety standards. •
However we do advise that mentally handicapped, disabled or retarded individuals
do not use this appliance without the proper supervision of a competent person.
The same applies to children.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced •
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. •
Always use suitable cooking utensils. Damage arising from the use of unsuitable •
pans or from boiling dry is excluded from the guarantee.
Grease and oil are flammable when overheated. Stay near the cooker when •
preparing dishes.
Make sure that cables of electrical machines (such as a mixer) do not end up on hot •
cooking zones.
The hob gets very hot during use and also remain hot for some time after use. Do •
not allow small children in the vicinity of the hob during and soon after cooking.
Never leave an empty pan on a cooking zone/hot plate that is switched on. Avoid •
the pan boiling dry. The cooking zones/hot plates are protected against overheating,
but the pan may be damaged.
Never flambé under an extractor hood. The high flames can cause fire. Even if the •
ventilator is switched off.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation during use. Keep natural ventilation •
openings open.
Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the cooking hob, as •
this may result in an electric shock.
If the connection cable becomes damaged, it should be replaced by the •
manufacturer’s service department or by a person with equivalent qualifications, in
order to prevent dangerous situations from arising.