Hotpoint G310 User's Manual
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1. SS _ 24 Kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Gas Hob Models G310 and G320X To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Hob How to use your Hob Practical Advice Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Electrical Connection User Characteristics After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book OOONN OOO W 10 11 Back Cover This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from GDA LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 2 Introduction Your new hob is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet To help make best use of your cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully2. The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance a Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet b Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to the appliance c Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the manufacturers authorised employee or agent d Has been correctly installed This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 93 68 EEC of 22 07 93 and subsequent modifications For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any gas product there are certain precautions that must be observed PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance we recommend you do the following only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer always use genuine spare parts ALWAYS make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely check the soundness of the appliance after it has been unpacked make sure you understand the controls before using the appliance kee
3. have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer SERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Serial number oOo Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB COD 1 002 65 0 February 2003 Part no FP164 01
4. while cooking or preparing food advisable to use only pans with a diameter that is e Use cookware with a flat bottom to make certain that the suitable for the burner so that the flame does not extend pot sets properly on the cooking area beyond the pan base see following table Burner Diameter of the pan in cm A Auxiliary from 6 to 14 B Semi rapid from 15 to 20 C Rapid from 21 to 30 D Triple ring from 24 to 30 When a liquid starts boiling it is advisable to turn the flame down just enough to keep the liquid simmering a Care and Cleaning Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your hob disconnect it from the power supply To extend the life of the hob it should be cleaned carefully and thoroughly on a frequent basis keeping in mind the following e The enameled parts must be washed with warm water without using abrasive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin them e The removable parts of the burners should be washed frequently with warm water and soap making sure to remove caked on substances e Onhobs with automatic ignition the end of the electronic ignition device must be cleaned carefully and frequently making sure that the gas holes are not clogged e Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact with highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents containing phosphorous for an extended period of time It is recommended that these parts be rinsed thoroughly with w
5. ary Wok aa 86 50 94 286V h 951 h 343V h 218V h 73l h 262l h NS y After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a numb
6. ater and then dried well It is also a good idea to clean up any spills Greasing the Gas Valves Over time the gas valves may stick or become difficult to turn If this is the case the must be cleaned on the inside and the regreased N B This procedure must be performed by a technician authorized by the manufacturer Troubleshooting Before calling service for assistance check through the following list there may be nothing wrong First of all 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 If the burner does not light or the flame is not uniform around the burner Check to make sure that e The gas holes on the burner are not clogged e All of the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly e There are no draughts around the cooking surface If the flame does not stay lit Check to make sure that e You press the knob all the way in e You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the flame failure device e The gas holes are not clogged in the area corresponding to the flame failure device If the burner does not remain on when set to Low Check to make sure that e The gas holes are not clogged e There are no draughts near the cooking surface e The minimum has been adjusted correctly see Installation section Minimum Regulation If the cookware is not stable Check to make su
7. ed service engineer only Disconnect the hob form the electrical supply before any work is carried out Connecting the supply cord to the electrical mains The hob must be connected to a double pole mains switch which must be installed between the appliance and the mains The double pole mains switch must have a minimum of 3mm of space between the contacts be sized to the load and comply with current regulations the switch must not be able to disconnect the earth conductor The supply cord should conform to BS6004 conductor size 4mm and must be positioned so that no part of it reaches a temperature of 50 C higher than room temperature Before making the connection make sure that e the limiter switch fuse and the residual wiring can support the appliance load see the rating plate below e the mains system is properly earthed in compliance with current regulations and provisions e there is easy access to the socket or the double pole mains switch after the appliance is installed e the isolation switch must not be positioned directly above the hob IMPORTANT If the hob is installed above a built in oven the electrical connection for the hob must be independent of that for the oven both for safety reasons and to facilitate the removal of the oven for maintenance repair etc User Characteristics PE ec cs INJECTORS CAPACITY CONSUMPTION Natural Gas G20 Rapid Auxilliary Wok G30 31 28 30 37 mbar Rapid Auxilli
8. er of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Repair Protection Plan Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 10 NS D Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided t
9. frying Cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended eg to answer the telephone on or in close proximity to the cooking areas IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE 1 Turn off the burners 2 Cover the pan with a fire blanket or damp cloth this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire 3 Leave the pan to cool for at least 60 minutes before moving it Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires Know your Hob G320X Rapid burner 20 26 Auxiliary burner 10 14 with reduction grid Controls How To Use Your Hob To turn on a cooking area select the desired cooking area Then turn the corresponding control anti clockwise until the pointer is set to the maximum setting Keep the control pressed in for approximately 3 seconds When you release the control check that the burner stays lit Then adjust the flame to the required setting Full anti clockwise position sets the burner to minimum To turn off the cooking area return the control to 0 and the cooking area is turned off Wok burner 20 32 F Practical Advice Using the burners To obtain the best results with the hob several fundamental To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners itis rules should be followed
10. hat they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers Oe For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GB NS D Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can
11. iance next to curtains or other soft furnishings allow children to play with or tamper with the controls leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances are installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during and after use store chemicals foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance use flammable or plastic items on or near the hob use adapters multiple sockets and or extension leads filla deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil or use a lid DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food pull on the appliance or the supply able to unplug it from the electrical outlet allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact with hot parts of this appliance expose the appliance to atmospheric agents such as rain or sunlight operate the appliance with wet hands allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance use misshapen pans which may be unstable use round base woks directly on the pan supports use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two burners operate the appliance with wet parts of the body operate the appliance when barefoot IMPORTANT As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil particularly for deep fat
12. ill be sufficient after correctly fitting shaft B into place as shown above Ensure that the supporting surface is perfectly even Fit the appropriate expanded seal The hob must not be subjected to strains caused by uneven supporting surfaces These measurements must absolutely be observed in so far as improper installation can cause the surrounding surface areas to overheat It is recommended that the hob be installed at a distance of at least 55mm from the back wall or other vertical surfaces to ensure that the air circulates properly over the cooking area and to avoid overheating the surrounding surfaces A seal or gasket is provided with the hob make sure that it adheres properly to the bottom part of the frame of the hob The seal must fit properly around the entire hob frame and especially along the corners in order to create a seal between the work top and the hob itself so as to prevent spills or splashes from leaking into the cabinet below The hob must be fixed into the worktop using the fixing clamps see diagram It is essential to install the hob on a totally flat surface Any damage caused by incorrect fitting may alter the characteristics or impair performance Insert the hob into the hole pressing firmly around the frame to make it adhere to the counter top GAS CONNECTION Connect the hob to the gas cylinder or to the mains according to the prescribed standards in force Ensure beforehand that the hob is co
13. mpatable to the type of gas available Otherwise refer to section Adaptation to Various Types of Gas Check that the feed pressure falls within the values described in the table User Characteristics a ISO 7 1 Rigid or Semi Rigid Metal Connection Carry out the connection with fittings and metal pipes even flexible pipes NB When the installation is complete check for perfect sealing of the entire system by using a soapy solution Adaptation to Various Types of Gas Should the hob be pre set to a different type of gas to that required available proceed as follows replace the injectors with those tor the type ot gas to be used see table User Characteristics to adjust to the minimum use a screwdriver on the screw placed on the tap after turning the tap to its minimum position For LPG butane propane screw tight Electrical Connection Electrical Connection THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified electrician The electrical safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if the appliance is correctly earthed in compliance with the standards of electrical safety The manufacturer can under no circumstances be considered responsible for any damage that might occur due to incorrect earthing of the hob IMPORTANT POINTS Your hob is supplied with a special connection cable If ever the cable is damaged it should be replaced by an authoris
14. p children away from the appliance during use take care to avoid heat steam burns when operating the controls make sure the controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use take care to avoid heat steam burns when operating the controls disconnect from the power supply and allow to cool before cleaning or performing maintenance refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer keep the hob clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat Frozen food in particular will cause frothing and Spitting if added too quickly keep outside of pans clean and free from streaks of oil or fat place pans centrally over the burner making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot be heated by other burners pans keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions SAFETY ADVICE NEVER attempt to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst use the appliance to heat up anything other than food use the appliance as a room heater dry any items on the hob install the appl
15. re that e The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat e The cookware is centered correctly on the burner e The support grids have not been inverted If despite all of these checks the hob does not function properly and problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page informing them of The type of problem The abbreviation used to identify the model Mod as indicated on the warranty IMPORTANT Never call upon technicians not authorized by the manufacturer and refuse to accept spare parts that are not original Installation These instructions are intended for the qualified technician installing the appliance in order to insure that the installation adjustments and maintenance procedures are performed correctly and comply with the regulations currently in effect Important the hob must be disconnected from the power supply before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance etc The gas hob is not provided with a combustion product discharge It must be installed in a sufficiently ventilated space in terms of the laws in force The amount of air which is necessary for combustion must not be below 2 0m h for each kW of installed power The gas hob can be fitted into a worktop as illustrated below 298 gt N 510 494 600 YMA LLL LL A P A A A A A A PA gy Z GY Z A A A A DO NOT overtighten screw A one turn maximum w
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