Hoover HBI647MR, HBI637, HFI647X manual Cleaning and Maintenance, Aftercare, Problem Solving

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

•Before carrying out any maintenance work on the hob, allow it to cool down.

•Only products, (creams and scrapers) specifically designed for glass ceramic surfaces should be used. They are obtainable from hardware stores.

•Avoid spillages, as anything which falls on to the hob surface will quickly burn and will make cleaning more difficult.

•It is advisable to keep away from the hob all substances which are liable to melt, such as plastic items, sugar, or sugar-based products.

MAINTENANCE:

-Place a few drops of the specialised cleaning product on the hob surface.

-Rub any stubborn stains with a soft cloth or with slightly damp kitchen paper.

-Wipe with a soft cloth or dry kitchen paper until the surface is clean.

If there are still some stubborn stains:

-Place a few more drops of specialised cleaning fluid on the surface.

-Scrape with a scraper, holding it at an angle of 30° to the hob, until the stains disappear.

-Wipe with a soft cloth or dry kitchen paper until the surface is clean.

-Repeat the operation if necessary.

A FEW HINTS:

Frequent cleaning leaves a protective layer which is essential to prevent scratches and wear. Make sure that the surface is clean before using the hob again. To remove marks left by water, use a few drops of white vinegar or lemon juice. Then wipe with absorbent paper and a few drops of specialised cleaning fluid. The glass ceramic surface will withstand scraping from flat- bottomed cooking vessels, however, it is always better to lift them when moving them from one zone to another.

NB: 30° Maxi

Do not use a sponge which is too wet. Never use a knife or a screwdriver.

A scraper with a razor blade will not damage the surface, as long as it is kept at an angle of 30°.

Never leave a scraper with a razor blade within the reach of children.

Never use abrasive products or scouring powders.

Foods cook slowly.

•Improper cookware being used. Pan bases should be flat, fairly heavy-weight and the same diameter as the heat zone selected.

Tiny scratches (may appear as cracks or abrasions) on the glass surface of the hob.

•Incorrect cleaning methods, cookware with rough bases, or coarse particles (salt or sand) trapped between the cookware and the surface of the hob.

Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure cookware bases are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bases.

Metal markings (may appear as scratches).

•Do not slide aluminium cookware across the surface. Use recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks.

•Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, spillage or grease stains remain on the surface, use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning product.

Dark streaks or specks.

• Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning product.

Areas of discoloration on cooktop.

•Marks from aluminium and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream.

Hot sugar mixtures / plastic melted to the surface.

• See the Glass Hob Cleaning section.

The hob is out of order, or some heat zones do not work.

•The shunt bars are not properly fitted on the terminal block. Check the connection is made in conformity with the instructions page 2.

The hob does not operate.

• The control panel is locked. Press the “Locking” button to release.

The hob does not cut off

•The control panel is locked. Press the “Locking” button to release. Refer to the section, page 5.

The hob stops automatically

•The cooking zones stop automatically if they are left on for too long. Refer to the section, page 3.

Frequency of on/off operations for cooking zones

•The on-off cycles vary according to the required heat level: - low level: short operating time,

- high level: long operating time.

“H” display, residual heat indicator, blinking

•The electronic temperature is too high. A technician should verify the fitting in compliance with the recommendations, page 3.

AFTERCARE

Before calling out a Service Engineer please check the following:

—that the plug is correctly inserted and fused; If the fault cannot be identified:

switch off the appliance — do not tamper with it — call the Aftercare Service Centre. The appliance is supplied with a guarantee certificate that ensures that it will be repaired free of charge at the Service Centre.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The induction hob gives shorings out.

• Normal. The cooking fan of the electronic components is on.

The induction hob gives a light whistling out.

•Normal. According to the working frequency of the inductors, a light whistling can occur when using several cooking zones on maximum power.

Cooking zones that do not maintain a rolling boil or a fast enough frying rate.

•You must use pans which are absolutely flat.

•Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the heat zone selected.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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