Start-Up And Use; Precautions And Tips - Hotpoint Ariston PKQ 644 D GH (K) /HA Manual De Instrucciones

Start-up and use

! The position of the corresponding gas burner is shown on every knob.
Gas burners
Each burner can be adjusted to one of the following settings using the
corresponding control knob:
Maximum
Minimum
To turn on one of the burners, place a lighted match or lighter near the burner,
press the knob all the way in and turn it anti-clockwise to the "High" setting.
The knob must be pressed in for about 2-3 seconds until the device that keeps
knob. If this is the case, the ignitor is present. To light a burner, simply press the
corresponding knob all the way in and then turn it anti-clockwise to the "High"
setting, keeping it pressed in until the burner lights.
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at least 1 minute before trying to relight it.
To switch off the burner, turn the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops
Practical advice on using the burners
do not extend beyond the bottom of the cookware.
• When the contents of the pan reach boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.
Burner
Rapid (R)
Semi Rapid (S)
Auxiliary (A)
To identify the type of burner, refer to the designs in the section entitled, "Burner
! Make sure the pans do not overlap the edges of the hob while it is being used..
Correct positioning of the FTGH burners
Ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
24 - 26
16 - 20
10 - 14

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.
General safety
• This is a class 3 built-in appliance.
operation. When installing the hob, follow the instructions provided
in the paragraph on "Positioning" the appliance.
• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose symbols
appear in the manual and on the serial number plate.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is
extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and
feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food,
in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other
use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper
use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.
• Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not
come into contact with the hot parts of the oven.
• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat must never be
covered.
is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket,
do not pull on the cable.
• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having detached
the plug from the mains.
• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a Service
Centre (see Assistance).
• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards the centre of the
hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced
individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who
assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions
relating to the operation of the appliance.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
Disposal
• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that
the packaging may be reused.
not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment.The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol
GB
" position when the appliance
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