User manual BALAY EK5BY56

[. . . ] Before using the appliance for the first time, you must ensure that the domestic electrical system is earthed and meets all the current safety regulations. Use of this appliance without an earth connection or incorrectly installed can cause serious injuries (injuries or electrocution), although this is very rare The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for any inappropriate use or for any injury caused by incorrect electrical installation. Electrical connection or installation Safety precautions Overheated oil and fat This appliance is intended only for domestic use. Should the oil ignite, do not try to put it out by pouring water on it. 4 Cover the pan with a lid or plate immediately. You must not keep any combustible items or aerosol cans in a drawer located under the hob. [. . . ] Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. Salt, sugar and sand 6 Hard and pointed objects Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob. The following damage does not affect the performance or strength of your hob. Presence of stains Formed by spilled or melted sugar or food with a high sugar content. Food spills Foil and plastic Examples of possible damage Scratches Due to salt, sugar, grains of sand or irregularities in the base of the saucepans. Colour loss A colour change to a metallic shade due to wear by hobs or from the use of inappropriate cleaning prod ucts. 7 Decorative colour loss Grinding decoration due to the use of inappropriate cleaning products. The various types of damage mentioned above are caused by the incorrect use of the appliance, and therefore they are not covered by the warranty, as they are not technical problems relating to the appliance. Familiarising yourself with the appliance This section describes the control panels, hotplates and displays. On page 2 you will find an overview of models with dimensions. The control panel Hotplate position indications Controls for selection of hotplate and heat setting 8 The hotplates Single circuit hotplate The cooking surface size of these hotplates cannot be altered. The saucepan and hotplate sizes should match. Double hotplate The size of these hotplates may be altered. To switch on the outer ring: The hotplate must be connected. 1. Turn the control to the left to its maximum, passing position 6. 2. To place the entire hotplate at a lower cooking position: 5, 4, 3. . . etc. Turn the control to the left to position 0. 9 Cooking zone The size of these hotplates may be altered. Activate the cooking zone: The hotplate must be connected. 1. Turn the control to the left to its maximum, passing position 6. 2. To place the entire hotplate at a lower cooking position: 5, 4, 3. . . etc. Residual heat (according to models) Your hob has a residual heat indicator S for each of the cooking zones. This indication is designed to warn you that this zone has been used and is still giving off sufficient heatto cause burns. You must therefore avoid the cooking zone which shows this indication S. Although the hob is turned off, the residual heat indication will remain illuminated while the cooking zone is hot. Caution The residual heat indicator will no longer come on after a power cut. The hotplates could still be hot. 10 Cooking This section describes how to adjust the hotplates. The table shows the heat settings and cooking times for various dishes. The following tips help to save energy. Setting procedure Adjust the heat setting of the hotplate using the hotplate control. hotplate 1 = lowest setting hotplate 6 = highest setting Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Quantity Heat setting 9 Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking time Melting chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey gelatine Heating canned vegetables clear soup thick soup milk Heating and keeping warm stew (e. g. [. . . ] It makes cleaning easier. Cleaning glass ceramic Cleaning agents Clean the hob after each use. This guideline is the frame of a European wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your hob should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area. [. . . ]