Dear Customer, These instructions are designed to help you get to know your new hab quickly and to achieve the best results. If your hobos a different type to the one you are used to, it may take a while to adapt to any new features. In addition, it may also be worth considering the suitability of your existing cookware and saucepans.
Contents Please refer to the sections in this booklet that apply to your particular model, Page 3 moo Warnings to Users Installation Outing Plate Before Use Introduction Saucepans: Conventional Ceramic Hotplates Gaussian Halogen Heat Specialist Pan The Controls Safety Devices Indicator Lights Hot Hob Indicators Operation of the Hob Deep Fat Frying Preserving Cleaning the Hob: Before Calling a Service Engineer Peace of mind for twelve months or five years Guarantee Record
Warnings — Electric Cookers IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE A This appliance is designed o be operated by audits only. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with or near the product. A Any installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician.
A Always remove any spillage from the surface of the cover before removal or opening {if applicable). The appliance should be allowed to cool before replacing or closing the cover. A Houseboy saucepan whimsicality than the heated area on the hob, the handle may become hot. Ensure that you protect your hand before touching the handle. A Never cook directly on the hob surface without a saucepanicooking utensil. Never place plastic or any other material which may melt on the hob surface or in the oven itself.
Installation The hob must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions for this appliance. Connection to the electricity supply must be made by a competent electrician to a suitable double pole switch. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance complies with the Radio Interference requirements of EEC Directive 82/449/EEC.
Introduction The Gaussian range of hobs available provide a wide variety of types to suit all requirements . You may be introduced to some of the most significant advances in domestic the ultimate in hob cooking. Variety of sizes of heated areas are fitted which means flexibility to obtain the most economical use of the hob. Ceramic gabs are attractive and offer only one surface for cleaning. The smooth ceramic glass panel is men-porous and durable.
Saucepans To achieve the best results, the fastest heating up times and most economical use of electricity choose good quality saucepans with close fitting lids. In addition the following guidelines which take into consideration the characteristics of the type of heated area, may be of help. Any recommendations given by the saucepan or cooking utensil manufacturer should be followed. Conventional Ceramic Hotplates Pans should have flat bases and be approximately the same size as the cooking area.
The Controls Some models have symbols on the control a handy guide to identify the ®| Buick —de Front lent nn Hot hob warning Back right —f= Frightening * _'Qvg_ Power on The control knobs are marked with an off position 0. If the maximum setting is 5, the controls infinitely variable between all the settings. Gaussian Halogen Heat hobs cycle ‘on’ and “off’ when the lower settings oa the control dial are used, showing that the energy into the hob is being regulated.
Operation of the Hob General 1. Before using the hob, always ensure the surface of the cooking areas and the saucepans are clean and dry. Never cook directly on the heated areas as it may cause damage and only make more cleaning! 2. Place the saucepans with contents onto the cooking area and turn the control switch to an appropriate setting.
Deep Fat Frying Special Frying Note: i 375°F to finish the cooking and brown For safety purposes when deep fat frying the chips. flit the pan only one-third full of fat or oil. Chips may be kept for several hours Do not cover the pan williwaw and dent after the first frying before finishing off leave the pan unattended. In the with the second frying. unfortunate event of a fire, switch off at 6.
Preserving 1. Do not use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of the hob trim. 2. Tallow fora full rolling boil, the pan should be no more than one third full when all the ingredients have been added. It is better 1o use two pans rather than overfill one, or use half quantities. 3. Use firm fruit or vegetables and wash well before using. 4. Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally good flavor. 5.
Cleaning the Hob THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST ALWAYS BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CLEANING Save on cleaning time: ® Make sure the bottom of the utensils and cooking ar re clean and dry. @ Select correct heat settings and use saucepans large enough to accommodate food and liquid to eliminate boil overs and splattering. ® If possible, wipe up food spills and splatters from adjacent heating areas before using areas for cooking.
® Donotuseasponge or dishcloth. They may leave a film of soil-laden detergent water on heating area which may turn brown and resemble a discoloration next time the area is heated. If that should happen, Cleaner Conditioner will remove it. Other Ceramic Hob Cleaning Materials Do use: Cleaner Conditioner should be used regularly to clean and protect the cooking surface. Tf you run out, you may temporarily use one or more of these: 1. Jif Cream Cleaner 2. Liquid Gumption 3. Baking Soda as cleaning powder 4.
before it has an opportunity to discolor or develop into a problem. If, after following the above instructions, discoloration persists, a paste made up of one part water to three parts Cream of Tartar should be left on the hob overnight. This will remove most discolorations provided they have not been excessively burned on. The paste should be thoroughly washed off afterwards. Finish off with a touch of Cleaner Conditioner, polish to a high luster and your hob will continue to look as good as new.
Before Calling a Service Engineer Should Service be required for this appliance, please contact your local Gaussian Network Service Agent, or your retailer, depending on who is providing the guarantee. Before requesting service, the following simple checks may save you inconvenience and possibly expense. Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee Service Calls. Problem Solution ‘The hob does not week {i) Checkthatitisswitchedonatthecontrol panel.
Peace of mind for twelve months GAUSSIAN STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card.
or five years GAUSSIAN 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS For a once-only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee 1o 5 years. All the conditions and exclusions of the Standard Guarantee apply. Notes 1. Products supplied as “seconds”, refurbished, damaged or shop-soiled are not eligible for Gaussian S Year Cover, 2. The issue of cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so, nullify the exclusions. 3.