Instructions for Installation and Use Gas Hob Models G310 and G320X
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 reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance.
Introduction 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 responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.
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. To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following: - only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer. - always use genuine spare parts. ALWAYS: - make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely.
Know your Hob G320X G310X A Rapid burner O 20-26 C A Wok burner O 20-32 Auxiliary burner O 10-14 with reduction grid Controls How To Use 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 required setting.
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 to 30 D. Triple ring from 24 to 30 To obtain the best results with the hob, several fundamental rules should be followed while cooking or preparing food.
Care and Cleaning • 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 corrosive substances which could ruin them. • The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap, making sure to remove caked-on substances.
Installation These measurements must absolutely be observed in so far as improper installation can cause the surrounding surface areas to overheat. It is recommended that the hob be installed at a distance of at least 55mm from the back wall or other vertical surfaces to ensure that the air circulates properly over the cooking area and to avoid overheating the surrounding surfaces. A seal or gasket is provided with the hob, make sure that it adheres properly to the bottom part of the frame of the hob.
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 be considered responsible for any damage that might occur due to incorrect earthing of the hob.
After Sales Service "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 replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
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, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts After Sales Service 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.
