KitchenAid KHMS 9010/I manual Precautions and general recommendations

Precautions and general recommendations

To get the best out of your hob, please read the instructions carefully and keep them for future consultation.

•These instructions are only valid in the countries whose symbol of destination is shown on the product description sheet and hob.

•The packaging (plastic bags, expanding polyurethane, etc.) poses a potential source of danger to children and should be kept out of their reach.

•Check that the product has not been damaged during transport and remove any protective film from the appliance parts.

•This hob (cat. 3) was designed to be used exclusively for cooking food in household surroundings. Any other use (for example heating rooms) should be regarded as improper and dangerous.

•Make sure that the installation and gas/electrical connections are carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with legislation in force locally.

•This appliance should be installed in compliance with standards in force and only used in well aired rooms. Read the instructions before installing and using this appliance.

•The pre-fitted gas and its corresponding supply pressure are shown on the label attached to the bottom of the hob. If the fitting has to be changed, see the paragraph on “Adaptation to different

kinds of gas”.

In the event of prolonged usage, additional ventilation may be required (opening a window or increasing the suction strength of the hood). Each time you finish using the hob, always check that the control buttons are in the off position and shut off the tap to the gas mains or cylinder.

Warning: the accessible parts become very hot when the appliance is on. Keep children away from the appliance to prevent scalding or burning.

The appliance should not be used by children or the infirm unless supervised.

Make sure children do not play with the appliance.

•Before doing any maintenance work on the appliance, disconnect it from the electrical power supply.

•Keep children away from the appliance when it is in use and when it has just been switched off.

•The appliances should only be repaired or adjusted by a qualified electrician.

•Make sure the electrical wires of other electrical appliances do not come into contact with hot parts.

•The induction zones will not switch on if the pan is not either the right size, or do not attract a magnet. Use a magnet to check. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan then it is magnetic and can be used If the pan is taken off the cooking area, the zone will switch off and a “U” is shown in the display. This will disappear when the pan is replaced back on the cooking zone.

•Avoid the use of high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment.

•If liquids spill or boil over, the hob may switch off. In order for it to be switched back on again, carefully dry the control panel area.

•Metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons or pan lids should not be placed on the cooking surface as they could activate the induction zone and become hot.

To avoid permanently damaging the glass ceramic hob, do not use:

-pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat;

-metal pots with enamel bottoms.

• When finished cooking, press the button .

•Do not use the cooktop as a work or support surface.

•Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying – risk of fire.

•If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack due to a violent impact (falling objects etc.), disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply and contact the Customer Care Centre immediately.

•Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil, plastic containers or cloths on the hot rings.

•Do not drag pots across the glass ceramic surface – risk of scratching.

•Avoid spilling sugar or other substances on the surface. If necessary, clean the surface immediately, following the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this manual.

•Never heat a tin or can with food in it.

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