Indesit PIM-631-AS-(IX): Maintenance and care

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•  Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or 

damp hands and feet.

•  The appliance must be used by adults only for the 

preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions 

outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance 

(e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and 

is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable 

for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and 

unreasonable use of the appliance.

•  Ensure that the power supply cables of other electrical 

appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts 

of the oven.

•  The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat 

must never be covered.

•  Always make sure the knobs are in the “●”/“

○

” position 

when the appliance is not in use.

•  When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from 

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

•  Never  carry  out  any  cleaning  or  maintenance  work 

without having detached the plug from the mains.

•  In case of malfunction, under no circumstances should 

you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs 

carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury 

or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a 

Service Centre (see Assistance).

•  Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards 

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

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

burners or electric hotplates are still hot.

•  Do not leave the electric hotplate switched on without a 

pan placed on it.

•  Do not use unstable or deformed pans.

•  The  appliance  should  not  be  operated  by  people 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or 

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by 

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These 

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by 

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or 

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation 

of the appliance.

•  Do not let children play with the appliance.

•  The appliance is not intended to be operated by means 

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Disposal

•  When  disposing  of  packaging  material:  observe  local 

legislation so that the packaging may be reused.

•  The  European  Directive  2012/19/EC  on  Waste 

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires 

that old household electrical appliances must not 

be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal 

waste stream. Old appliances must be collected 

separately in order to optimise the recovery and 

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce 

the impact on human health and the environment.  

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product 

reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose 

of the appliance it must be separately collected. 

  Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer 

for information concerning the correct disposal of their 

old appliance.

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before 

carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

!

 Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as stain 

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

abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

!

 Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the 

appliance.

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

and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

•  The removable parts of the burners should be washed 

frequently with warm water and soap and any burnt-on 

substances removed.

•  For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part of 

the electronic instant lighting devices should be cleaned 

frequently and the gas outlet holes should be checked 

for blockages.

•  The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp 

cloth and lubricated with a little oil while still warm.

•  Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has 

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

detergents containing phosphorus. After cleaning, rinse 

and dry any remaining drops of water.

Gas tap maintenance

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to turn. 

If this happens, the tap must be replaced.

!

This  procedure  must  be  performed  by  a  qualified 

technician authorised by the manufacturer

.

Troubleshooting

It may happen that the appliance does not function properly 

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

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

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

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

The  burner  does  not  light  or  the  flame  is  not  even 

around the burner.

Check whether:

•  The gas holes on the burner are clogged.

•  All  the  movable  parts  that  make  up  the  burner  are 

mounted correctly.

•  There are draughts near the appliance.

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The flame dies in models with a safety device.

Check to make sure that:

•  You pressed the knob all the way in.

•  You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate 

the safety device.

•  The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding 

to the safety device.

The burner does not remain lit when set to minimum.

Check to make sure that:

•  The gas holes are not blocked.

•  There are no draughts near the appliance.

•  The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.

The cookware is unstable.

Check to make sure that:

•  The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.

•  The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the 

burner.

•  The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.