Indesit K6 C11/R: Important

Important

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer

• always use original Spare Parts

1 This appliance is intended for non-professional use within the

• do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet

home.

• do not use the appliance barefooted

2 Before using the appliance, carefully read the instructions

• do not use extensions, but if these are necessary caution

contained in this manual, as they provide important

must be exercised.

information for ensuring safe installation, use and

• never pull the power supply cable or the appliance to unplug

maintenance. Keep this manual as a reference guide.

the appliance plug from the mains.

3 Remove the packing and make sure the appliance hasn’t been

• never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents

damaged during transport. If you have any doubts, don’t use

(rain, sun etc.)

the appliance. Call a qualified technician for assistance. For

• do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with

safety, keep packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene foam,

the appliance to use it, without supervision.

tacks, etc.) away from children.

15 Always unplug the hob from the mains or switch off the main

4 The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in

switch before cleaning or carrying out maintenance operations.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. No liability for

16 If the surface of the glass breaks, disconnect the appliance

injury or damage to persons, animals or property will be accepted

immediately. For repairs call only an authorised after-sales

by the manufacturer arising from failure to follow these

servicing centre and request the use of original spare parts

instructions.

only. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the

5 The electrical safety of this appliance is ensured only if it is

safety of the appliance. If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the

correctly connected to an efficiently earthed system in

appliance to prevent electric shocks from occurring.

accordance with electrical safety regulations. Make sure this

17 If you are no longer using the appliance, remember to make it

basic safety requirement has been complied with. If in doubt,

unserviceable by unplugging the appliance from the mains and

have it checked by a qualified technician. No liability for damage

cutting the supply cable. Also make all potentially dangerous

will be accepted by the manufacturer because of defective

parts of the appliance, safe, above all for children who could

earthing.

play with the appliance.

6 Before connecting the appliance, make sure the specifications

18 The vitreous china hob is resistant to temperature fluctuations

on the rating plate correspond with those of your power supply.

and shockproof. Remember however that sharp kitchen tools

7 Check that your supply and sockets are sufficient for the total

or cutters may break the surface of the hob. If this happens,

load taken by your appliance which is stated on the rating plate.

unplug the cooker immediately from the mains and call your

If you have any doubts, contact a qualified technician for service.

local servicing centre.

8 A multipole circuit breaker with a space between contacts of 3

19 Remember that the cooking surface remains hot for at least

mm or more must be fitted for installation

half an hour after you switch off the surface. Do not place

9 If the socket and cooker plug are not compatible, have the socket

containers or other objects on the hot surface.

replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who

20 Avoid setting anything on the glass surface of the cooktop.

should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable is

21 Do not turn on the cooking surfaces if there are sheets of

suited to the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of

aluminium foil or plastic on the hob.

adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not

22 Keep away from the hot surfaces.

recommended. If their use can not be avoided, remember to

23 When using small electrical household appliances close to the

use only single or multiple adapters and extensions which comply

hob, ensure that the power cable does not rest on the hot

with current safety regulations. In these cases, never exceed

surfaces

the maximum current capacity indicated on the single adaptor

24 Keep pot handles turned inwards to avoid knocking the pot off

or extension and the maximum power indicated on the multiple

the hob.

adapter.

25 When you turn on the cooking surface always place a pot on

10 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not necessary.

the surface immediately as it will otherwise overheat very quickly

Switch off the main switch and gas cock when you are not using

and possibly damage the heating elements.

the cooker.

26 Preliminary instructions. The glass sealant utilised may leave

11 The openings and slots used for ventilation and dispersion

traces of grease on the glass. Remember to wipe these away

of heat must never be closed or plugged.

with a normal non abrasive detergent before you turn on the

12 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance.

appliance. During the first few hours of use there may be a

Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the

smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly.

manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.

27 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and

13 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was

some parts of the oven door become extremely hot. Make

expressly designed.

sure you don't touch them and keep children well away.

Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is considered to be improper

28 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the appli-

and consequently dangerous.

ance is not in use.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting

29 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary

from improper and irresponsible use.

precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal

14 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances.

itself.

The following are of particular importance:

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