DeLonghi EHC360 Operation instructions

EHC360
electric hob
Before operating this hob,
please read these instructions carefully
Users Operating Instructions

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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our appliances which has been carefully designed
and built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy all your cooking
requirement.
We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully
how to operate the appliances.
Please keep the booklet handy. You may wish to refer to it at a later date.
De Longhi

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Contents
Model EHC360
Page Number
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to use the electric hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to use the electric plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Correct use of the electric plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Position and use the plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
If your hob should fail to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Do’s and do not’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For the installer
Hob installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connection to terminal block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation
The hob must be installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions contained in
this booklet. Connection to the electricity supply must be made by a competent
electrician to a suitable double pole switch.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed
Before use:
Please ensure that all packing has been removed from the appliance before switching on.
IMPORTANT
When using the hob for the first time allow all the elements to run for a short period of
time without pans to burn off any residue from the heating plates.

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The hob is supplied with four elements. One rapid element and three standard elements,
(fig. 1 )
NOTE
1. Front right hotplate
2. Front left hotplate
3. Back left hotplate
4. Back right hotplate
5. Mains pilot light
How to use your electric hob
figure 1
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3
4
5
Adjustment is obtained by turning the Control Knob to any of the six positions (fig. 2)
The maximum heat setting is number 6, the minimum heat setting is number 1.
Mains pilot light
The pilot light will glow whenever the hob is in operation.
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5
6
figure 2
How to use the electric plates

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figure 3
To obtain the best results from the use of the plates please observe the following
points.
• The base of the pan must not be smaller than the plate.
• The pan base must be completely flat.
• Avoid placing wet pans on the plate.
• The diameter of the base of the pan must be the same as that of the plate or slightly
bigger but never smaller.
• Do not let the plate function without a pan placed upon it see fig. 3.
Remember
It is far more economical to use pans with close fitting lids.
Special notes when frying
For safety purposes, when deep frying fill the pan only one-third full of fat or oil.
DO NOT COVER THE PAN WITH A LID AND DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED.
In the unfortunate event of a fat fire, switch off at the electricity supply and cover the
pan with a lid or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames. If in doubt call the Fire
Brigade.
Correct use of the electric plates

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Tables for the use of the electric plates
1To melt butter, chocolate, gelatine, yoghourt.
1/2 To reheat sauces made with butter and eggs, to
heat a glass of milk or small quantities of liquids.
2To keep warm liquids or solid food. To reduce
stock and generally all liquids in quantities of 1/2
litre or less.
To prepare omelettes and small quantities of fruit
cooked with little water.
3To thaw frozen food. To cook apples, filled
tomatoes, meat or fish, fried eggs, vegetables in
little water and all other types of food that need
to boil slowly (for example soup and vegetable
consomme).
3/4 To cook all types of food with liquid, that have
to be cooked for a long time.
4To cook fish, meat, sausages in uncovered pans.
4/5 To grill steaks and escalops without frying oil.
5To fry omelettes, potatoes in frying oil.
To cook meat, fish and eggs.
6To fry in oil. To boil large quantities of water or
other liquids.
Heating
Cooking
Roasting-frying
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Position and use
of the plates
Position and use of the plates
figure 4

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General
After use and while the hob is still warm it should be wiped with a damp cloth.
When cleaning care should be taken to avoid water leaking into the control panel as
this way cause damage to the controls.
With regular cleaning the hob will remain in good condition.
It is advisable to disconnect the electrical supply to the hob before cleaning is
undertaken.
To keep the hob looking at its best, wipe, any spills as soon as they occur. This
will prevent them burning on and becoming more difficult to remove.
Enamel Parts
In order to maintain the condition of the enamel parts, clean and wipe frequently with
hot soapy water. Any obstinate marks can be removed using a paste or cream cleaner
or a well moistened soap impregnated steel wool pad. Rub gently
so as not to damage the surface. Never use abrasive powders. Do not permit vinegar,
coffee, milk, salt water, lemon or tomato juice to remain in contact with the enamel
parts as they may stain or discolour the surface.
NOTE
Any cleaners such as spray or stick cleaners which are used on enamel must have the
VEDC (Vitreous Enamel Development Council) seal of approval and the manufacturers
instructions must be followed.
Cleaning of the Electric Plates
Any spillage should be wiped from the plates as soon as the plates are cool enough to
do so, using a damp cloth. To prevent rusting of the plates do not leave the plates
wet, but dry after cleaning.
After use, periodically apply a liberal amount of clean cooking oil to the plates with a
soft cloth to restore the appearance.
Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING
The appliance gets very hot around the
cooking area. It is most important that
children are not left alone in the kitchen
when the cooking appliance is in use
and all normal safety precautions should
be observed.

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If your hob should fail to operate
Before calling for assistance please check the following points.
1 . Check that the mains isolation switch is turned on.
2. Check that the control knob is turned to the correct position.
3. Check that the house fuse or RCB has not tripped.
4. If you should require After Sales Service please call 0990-214814.
For your safety
The product should-only be used for its intended purpose which is for the cooking of
domestic foodstuffs.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for servicing or maintenan-
ce except by suitably qualified personnel.

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Do’s and do not’s
Do’s and do not’s
• Do read the User Instructions carefully before using the hob for the first time.
• Do ensure that pan handles are turned to a safe position.
• Do use pans with lids.
• Do follow the special instructions given on deep frying.
• Do clean the hob regularly.
• Do remove spills as soon as they occur.
• Do not allow children near the hob when in use.
• Do not use small pans on large plates.
• Do not overfill pans.
• Do not clean the hob without first turning off the electricity supply.
• Do not allow vinegar, coffee, milk, saltwater, lemon or tomato juice to remain in contact
with enamel parts.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch the surface of the enamel.
• Do not attempt to repair the internal workings of the hob. Always consult a qualified
installer.
• Do not allow water to enter the control panel when cleaning .

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Hob installation
The hob requires a space in the kitchen work surface as shown in the diagram Fig. 5.
A partition between the base of the hob and the cupboard below should be fitted
100 mm below the worktop if the cupboard is to be used for storage.
Note that the hob should be positioned 50 mm from the rear of the kitchen worktop.
For the installer
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20 mm min. 40 mm max.
B
C
A
• Spread out the gasket “C” over the
workbench at the edge of the cut out
taking care to overlap the gasket at the
corners.
• Slot in the cooking hob into the cut out
of the workbench and locate it correctly.
• Adjust the clamps “A” and tighten the
screws “B” until the hob is firmly
secured.
• Using a sharp tool, trim any excess
gasket which protrudes from the edge of
the hob.