Hotpoint Creda EC604 User manual

InstructionsforInstallationandUse
ElectricHob
Model EC604
kitchen think
The Recipe Book
Hotpoint has come up with a small recipe book - which is practical, full of helpful tips and easy to use - to help you
rediscoverthedelightsofcooking.
It contains a wide variety of handy tips to keep in mind to try out new dishes effortlessly.
It also has 15 recipes preprogrammed into the oven, so thanks to the interactive display, once you have done the
preparation all you have to do is make one simple selection.
TotheInstaller
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book.
Theinformation can befound on therating plate.
TotheUser
Youmustread the instructionspriorto installing and using theappliance and
thenretainthemforfuturereference.

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CONTENTS
Introduction
For Your Safety
Know your Hob
How to use your Hob
Practical Advice
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Installation
Electrical Connection
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts
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Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
ThisInstruction Bookmust bekept handyfor referenceas itcontains importantdetails onthe safeand properuse ofthe
appliance.
Ifyou sell or passthe appliance to someoneelse, or move house andleave it behind, makesure this Book is also
providedso the newownercan become familiarwiththe appliance andsafetywarnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
Indesit Company UK LTD., MorleyWay, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been
installedinaccordancewith theinstallationinstructions detailedinthis booklet.
Tohelp makebest useof your cookingequipment, pleaseread this bookletcarefully.
Thehob isdesigned specifically fordomestic use andresponsibility will notbe accepted foruse inany other installation.
Introduction
*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
manufacturersauthorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.
Thisappliance conforms with the following European EconomicCommunity directives
- 73/23/EEC of19/02/73 (Low Voltage) andsubsequent modifications.
- 89/336/EECof03/05/89 (ElectromagneticCompatibility) andsubsequentmodifications.
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93andsubsequent modifications.
Beforeusingthehotplates forthefirst time,werecommendyou heatthemat maximumtemperaturefor approximately4
minutes(withoutpans). Duringthis initialstage,their protectivecoatinghardens andreachesits maximumresistance.
Whenfirst using thehob, ensure thatthe room iswell ventilated (eg. opena window oruse an extractorfan) and that
personswho may besensitive to the odouravoid any fumes. itis suggested that anypets be removed fromthe room
untiltheodour hasceased.This odourisdue totemporaryfinish onelements.

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ForYour Safety
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.
-keep children awayfrom the applianceduring use.
- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the
controls.
-makesurethecontrolsareturnedoffwhenyouhavefinished
cookingand when not in use.
-disconnectfromthepowersupply,andallowtocool,before
cleaningorperformingmaintenance.
-referservicing toaqualified applianceserviceengineer.
- keep the hob clean as a build up of grease or fat from
cookingcan causea fire.
-follow thebasic principlesof foodhandling andhygiene to
preventthe possibilityof bacterialgrowth.
-dryfoodthoroughlybeforefryingandlower itslowlyintothe
hotoilorfat. Frozenfoodinparticular,willcausefrothingand
spittingifadded tooquickly.
-keep outside of pans clean and freefrom streaks of oil or
fat.
- place pans centrally over the hotplates making sure
handlesarekept awayfrom theedgeof thehob andcannot
beheatedby other hotplates/pans.
-keep anyventilation slotsclear of obstructions.
NEVER:
- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistanceofqualified personnel.
-storeitems abovethe appliancethat childrenmay attempt
toreach.
-heat up unopenedfood containers, aspressure can build
upcausing thecontainer toburst.
-use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.
-usetheapplianceasaroomheater.
- dry any items on the hob.
-installtheappliancenexttocurtainsorothersoftfurnishings.
-allow children toplay with ortamper with thecontrols.
-leavechildrenunsupervisedwherecookingappliancesare
installedasall thecooking surfacesget hotduringandafter
use.
-storechemicals, foodstuffsor pressurisedcontainers inor
onthe appliance, orin cabinets immediately aboveor next
tothe appliance.
-use flammable orplastic items on ornear the hob.
-use adapters, multiplesockets and/or extensionleads.
-filladeep fatfryingpan morethan1/3 fullofoil, orusea lid.
DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
- fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This
onlylowersthetemperatureortheoilorfattoomuch,resulting
ingreasy food.
-pull on the applianceorthe supply cable tounplug it from
theelectricaloutlet.
-allowpowercablesofotherappliancestocomeintocontact
withhot parts of this appliance.
- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rainorsunlight.
- operate the appliance with wet hands.
-operate the appliance when barefoot.
-allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
- use misshapen pans which may be unstable.
- use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two
hotplates.
-leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and
notin use.
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical 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:
-onlycall theService Centresauthorised bythe manufacturer.
- always use genuine spare parts.
SAFETY ADVICE
IMPORTANT-As withany cookingappliance therecould besome firerisk attachedto theheating ofoil,particularlyfor
deepfatfrying. Cooking utensilscontaining oilmust notbe leftunattended (eg.toanswer thetelephone) onor inclose
proximitytothecookingareas.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE:
1.Turnoffthehotplates.
2.Cover thepan witha fireblanket ordamp cloth,this willsmother theflames andextinguish thefire.
3.Leave the panto cool for atleast 60 minutes beforemoving it. Injuries areoften caused by pickingup a hotpanand
rushingoutsidewithit.
NEVERUSE A FIRE EXTINGUISHERTO PUT OUT APAN FIRE as the forceof the extinguisher islikely to tip the pan
over.Neveruse watertoextinguish oilorfat fires.

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How To Use Your Hob
Know your Hob
AElectric plate
BPilot light of the electric plates
CControl knobs for the electric hotplates
Thepositionofthecorrespondingelectrichotplateisindicated
oneachcontrol knob.
Electric Hotplates
The hot plates vary in diameter and power: "normal" and
"fast".Thelatter canbe identifiedby ared spotinthe centre
ofthehot plateitself.
Thehotplatecan beregulatedbyturning thecorresponding
knobin theclockwise or counter-clockwisedirection toany
oneofthe6 differentsettings:
0Off
1Low
2-5 Medium
6High
Thesectionentitled,"PracticalAdvice",providesinformation
on the recommended settings for various types of food or
cookingprocesses.
Whentheknob isonany ofthe settingsotherthan "Off",the
"B"pilotlight comeson.
C
B
A

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Practical Advice
Choiceof utensils:
EveryElectricHobdeserves therightchoice ofutensils.We
recommendforoptimumperformancetheuseofgoodquality
utensils.
PANS SHOULD NOT:
• Beconcave (bowed in).
• Beconvex (bowed out).
• Berimmed.
• Bedeeplyridged.
BUT SHOULD BE ESSENTIALLY FLAT
Always
• Usegoodqualityflat-based cookwareonallelectric heat
sources.
• Placepans centrally onthe hotplate.
• Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use.
• Ensurepans match the size of the heating area.
• Remember good quality pans retain heat well, so
generallyonly a lowor medium heat isnecessary.
• Ensure pan handles are positioned safely and away
fromheatsources.
• Liftpans, do notdrag.
• Usepan lids, except when frying.
• Dealwith spillageimmediately, but withcare.
Never
• Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and
stands eg. wok stands - they can cause overheating.
• Use utensils with skirts or rims eg. buckets and some
kettles.
• Usebadly dented ordistorted pans.
• Leavean element onwhen not cooking.
• Cookfooddirectly onthehotplate.
• Dragor slideutensils across thehotplate.
• Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two
hotplates.
• Placeplastic vessels or utensils on a hot hob.
• Use the hob as an area for storage.
Inorder toavoid heat lossand damageto the hotplate,use
utensilswith a flat bottom the diameter ofwhich is not less
thanthat of thehotplate.
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0 Off
1 Cookingvegetable,fish
2 Cookingpotatoes (using steam),soups,
chickpeas,beans
3 Continuingthecookingof largequantitiesof
food,minestrone
4 Forroasting(average)
5 Forroasting (aboveaverage)
6 Forbrowningand reachingboil ina shorttime

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Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your hob,
disconnectit fromthe powersupply. Checkthatall controls
areintheOFF positionbeforereconnecting.
Cleanspillsimmediately.
NEVER USE: Washing powder, harch abrasive,
scouring pads, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical
clearnersofanykind.
Cleaning materials to avoid
• Householdabrasive powders,eg. Vim.
• Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads -
Causticcleanerssuch asthese willetchthe surfaceand
attackthemetalframe.
• Bathand sink cleanersmay mark the surface.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Before calling service for assistance, check through the
followinglist,there maybe nothingwrong.
Nothingworks.
Check to make sure that:
•themains wall switch is switched on.
Hotplates are slow to boil or will not simmer.
Check to make sure that:
•Yourpans conformwith the recommendationsdetailed
inthis book.
If, despite all of these checks, the hob does not function
properly and problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see
KEYCONTACTS, backpage), informing themof:
-The typeof problem.
- The abbreviation used to identify the model (Mod. ...) as
indicatedon thewarranty.
IMPORTANT:
Never call upon technicians not authorized by the
manufacturer,and refuseto acceptspare partsthat arenot
original.
Enamelled, Stainless Steel and Glass parts
Wipewith a cloth wrung out in warm soapywaterfollowed
by a wipe with a cloth wrung out in clean water and then
drywith a soft cleancloth.
ControlKnobs
Wipe over the knobs with a soft cloth wrung out in warm
soapywater ormild non-abrasive.Then, afterwiping witha
clothwrung out inclear water, dry witha soft cleancloth.
PaintedMetal Surround Trim
Wipe over with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water
only. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES.
The Hotplates
Cleanwitha clothwrung outin warmwater. Thenrubalitlle
cooking oil into the hotplates while they are still warm to
conditionthesurface. Ensurecare istaken asthe hotplates
will be warm.

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Installation
Thefollowinginstructionsareintendedforaqualified installer
sothat the installationand maintenance proceedures may
be followed in the most professional and expert manner
possible.
Important: Unplug the electrical connection before
performingany maintenance or regulationupkeepwork.
Installationof built-in hobs
Theelectrichobsarepreparedwithprotectiondegreeagainst
excessiveheating ofY type,it istherefore possibleto instal
themnexttofurniturewhichishigher thantheworktop.Fora
correctinstallationofthe hobthefollowingprecautions must
befollowed:
a) Thehob may be located ina kitchen, a kitchen/diner or
bedsitting room,but notina bathroomor showerroom.
b) Thehoodsmustbeinstalledaccordingtotherequirements
inthe hoodhandbook.
c) Thedimensions of thecutout for the appliancemust be
thoseindicatedinthefigure.Clampsareprovidedtofasten
the hob to worktops measuring from 20 to 40 mm in
thickness.Tofastenthehobsecurely,itisrecommended
thatall the clamps be used.
555 mm
55 mm
475 mm
Fastening Clamps - Assembly Diagram
20
30
ClampPositionfor Clamp Positionfor
H=20mmtop H=30mm top
Front
40
ClampPositionfor
H=40mmtop Back
N.B: Usethe clamps containedin the "accessorykit."
d) In case a wooden panel should be fitted under the top
forinsulation,it willhave befittedat aminimum distance
of20mm fromthe inferiorpartof thetop.
Important: Wheninstalling the hob on a built-in oven, the
oven should be placed on two wooden strips; in the case
ofa joining cabinet surface, remember toleave a space of
at least 45 x 560 mm at the back.
Wheninstallingon abuilt-in ovenwithoutforced ventilation,
ensurethatthere areair inletsand outletsfor ventilatingthe
interiorof the cabinetadequately. Assembly examplesare
giveninfigs.
560 mm.
45 mm.

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Electrical Connection
Connecting the supply cord to the electrical mains:
Thehob must be connected to themainsby a double pole
mainsswitch, which must have a minimum 0f 3mm space
between the contacts, correctly fused with a capacity
appropriate to that shown on the hob Rating Plate. All
electricalwiringfromthe consumerunitto theappliance,via
the switched double pole cooker outlet, must be of an
acceptabletype and current rating as above.
Thesupply cordshould conformto BS6004 conductorsize
4mm2, must be positioned so that no part of it reaches a
temperatureof50°Caboveroomtemperature.Theelectrical
installationmust complywith theIEE Regulations, Building
Regulation& local By-Laws.
Beforemakingtheconnection, makesurethat:
•thelimiterswitch(fuse)andtheresidualwiringcansupport
theappliance load (see therating plate).
•themainssystem isproperlyearthed incompliance with
currentregulationsandprovisions.
•there is easy access to the socket or the double pole
switchafter the applianceis installed.
IMPORTANT:
If the hob is installed above a built-in oven, the electrical
connectionfor the hob must be independentof that for the
oven,bothfor safetyreasonsand tofacilitatethe removalof
theovenformaintenance, repairetc.
ElectricalConnection
THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Theinstallationproceduremust becarriedoutbyaqualified
electrician.
Theelectrical safety of this appliance isguaranteed only if
the appliance is correctly earthed in compliance with the
standardsofelectrical safety.
Themanufacturercanundernocircumstancesbeconsidered
responsibleforanydamagethatmightoccurduetoincorrect
earthingofthe hob.
The electric hob is not supplied with a power supply cord
because the type of cord used depends on the type of
electrical connection (see following diagram). Open the
terminalbox,followingtheinstructionsillustratedinthediagram
below:
Voltage and frequency of power supply:
230-240V
50-60Hz
7000W
Supplycable installation
Theelectric hobs aresupplied without acable.
Usea cable: 4mm2
•open the teminal box by removing the "V" screw and
takingoffthecover.
ElectricalConnections:
123 4 5
••• • • •
LN
•Fixthecable inplace withthe "F"cableclamp, closethe
lidand fasten it with the "V"screw.
F
V
12345
2
1
12
3
4
5
V
IMPORTANT POINTS:
Yourhob is supplied with a specialconnection cable.
If ever the cable is damaged it should be replaced by an
authorisedserviceengineeronly.
Disconnect the hob form the electrical supply before any
workiscarriedout.

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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.
● Hasbeen usedsolely fordomestic purposesand islocated on domestic premises (ie. not for
commercialor tradeuse).
● 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
ownservice engineers.
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Pleasedisposeof packagingand old appliancescarefully.
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.

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