Hotpoint-Ariston PC 640 T (WH)-HA EU: Troubleshooting

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from

removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with

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the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work

without having detached the plug from the mains.

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the

• In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should

appliance.

you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs

carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury

• It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge

or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a

and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

Service Centre (see Assistance).

• Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards

• The removable parts of the burners should be washed

the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.

frequently with warm water and soap and any burnt-on

• Do not close the glass cover (if present) when the gas

substances removed.

burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

• Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a

• For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of

pan placed on it.

the electronic instant lighting devices should be cleaned

• Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

frequently and the gas outlet holes should be checked

• The appliance should not be operated by people

for blockages.

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by

• The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These

cloth and lubricated with a little oil while still warm.

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or

• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation

been left on the surface for a long time, or by aggressive

of the appliance.

detergents containing phosphorus. After cleaning, rinse

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

and dry any remaining drops of water.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR UK MARKET:

Please note that this product is not tted with a ame

Gas tap maintenance

supervision device. It is NOT suitable for tting or use in

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difcult to turn.

high rise ats or multiple dwellings. If you are in any doubt

If this happens, the tap must be replaced.

please contact a CORGI registered gas engineer for advice.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by

! This procedure must be performed by a qualied

means of an external timer or separate remote-

technician authorised by the manufacturer.

control system.

Disposal

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local

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legislation so that the packaging may be reused.

• The European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste

It may happen that the appliance does not function properly

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires

or at all. Before calling the service centre for assistance,

that old household electrical appliances must not

check if anything can be done. First, check to see that there

be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal

are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies, and,

waste stream. Old appliances must be collected

in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

The burner does not light or the ame is not even

the impact on human health and the environment.

around the burner.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product

reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose

Check whether:

of the appliance it must be separately collected.

• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer

• All the movable parts that make up the burner are

for information concerning the correct disposal of their

mounted correctly.

old appliance.

• There are draughts near the appliance.

The ame dies in models with a safety device.

Maintenance and care

Check to make sure that:

• You pressed the knob all the way in.

Switching the appliance off

• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before

the safety device.

carrying out any work on it.

• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding

to the safety device.

Cleaning the appliance

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain

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