Matrix MHE001 Reference manual

MHE001 electric hob
Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

Contents:
1 Important notes
2 User info
3 Using your hob
4 Ecient use of your hob
5 Fitting the hob
6 How to install the hob
8 Mains Electricity Connection
9 Care and maintenance

Important
TheCDAGroupLtdcannotbeheldresponsibleforinjuriesorlosses caused by incorrect useorinstallationof this product.
PleasenotethatCDAreservetherighttoinvalidatetheguaranteesuppliedwiththisproductfollowingincorrectinstallation
or misuse of the appliance or use in a commercial environment.
Thisapplianceisnotdesignedtobeusedbypeople(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensorialormentalcapacity,
orwholackexperienceorknowledgeaboutit,unlesstheyhavehadsupervisionorinstructionsonhowtousetheappliance
by someone who is responsible for their safety.
Undernocircumstancesshould anyexternalcoversberemovedforservicingor maintenanceexceptbysuitablyqualied
personnel.
Appliance information:
PleaseenterthedetailsontheapplianceratingplatetoassistCDACustomerCareintheeventofafaultwithyourappliance
and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
CE Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation, including
Electrical safety (LVD) and Electromagnetic interference compatibility (EMC). Parts intended to come into contact with
food conform to EEC/89/109.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC
DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer
providing appliance recycling services.
Disposing ofa household applianceseparately avoidspossible negative consequences for theenvironment andhealth. It also
enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of
household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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User information
• Electric hobs become hot during and immediately after use. Do not touch the hotplates or the hob spill tray until the
appliance has been allowed to cool.
•Keep children away from the appliance when in use.
•After use, please ensure that the hotplate switches are in the‘O’position.
•This hob (Class 3) has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) should be
considered incorrect and potentially dangerous.
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Using your hob
ELECTRIC HOTPLATES:
1. 180mm (FL) 1.5kW
2. 145mm (BL) 1.0kW
3. 180mm (BR) 2.0kW
4. 145mm (FR) 1.5kW
Control panel:
5. (BR) 180mm hotplate control
6. (BL) 145mm hotplate control
7. (FL) 180mm hotplate control
8. (FR) 145mm hotplate control
9. Hob in use indicator
HOTPLATE SWITCHES:
The power of each hotplate can be varied using the control knob to select the required heat.
The table below shows the heat at each of the 6 settings:
The‘OFF’position is indicated by the symbol‘O’.
The indicator will light when the hotplate is in use.
Whenyou havenishedcooking,check to ensurethatthehotplatesare
o and the indicator is not lit.
Before using your hob for the rst time, switch the hotplates on for a FEW SECONDS to burn o any grease
left over from the manufacturing process.
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Heat setting Description
1 Very gentle
2 Gentle
3 Slow
4 Medium
5 High
6 Very high
Fig.1
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2 3
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Ecient Use of your Hob
Thehob is equipped with hotplatesof dierentsizes,designed to accommodate most shapes and sizesof pan. Forbest
results,only usepanswith at bottomsandchoose an appropriatehotplate depending onthe size of thepan.The most
ecient use of the hob is shown below, where the pan and hotplate are correctly chosen.
Use pan lids where possible to minimize the energy usage of your appliance.
Turn o each hotplate a few minutes before the end of cooking time.The residual heat in the hotplate will continue to
cook the food for the remaining cooking time. This will also help preserve the look of your appliance.
The table below shows the sizes of pan that should be used with each hotplate:
Hotplate Size
145mm
180mm
Maximum Pan Size (cm)
14
20
Minimum Pan Size (cm)
12
16
Fig.2
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Fitting the Hob
Unpacking the hob: •
Take care not to lose or mishandle any parts.
Fitting position of the hob:
This appliancemust be installed a minimumof 50mm from any back wall and aminimum of 150mm away fromany adjacent
verticalsurfaces,e.g.a tallcupboardendpanel.Thismaybereducedto125mmiftheadjacentsurfaceisresistanttore(tilesor
steel, for example).These dimensions are shown in Fig 1.
If tting a cooker hood above the hob:
If a cooker hood is to be installed above the hob, the height of the hood above the hob must be at least 650mm (Fig 2). If the
instructionssuppliedwiththehooddictatethatthehoodmustbeinstalledataheightgreaterthan650mm,thenthatheightis
the minimum required.
Wall furniture requirements:
Theminimumheightofanycabinetimmediatelyabovethehobis900mm.Theminimumheightofanyadjacentunits(including
light pelmets) is 400mm, unless they are manufactured from a material resistant to re (steel, for example).
Notes:
• Do not position this appliance above a refrigeration unit. The heat generated may cause the unit to fail.
• This appliance is designed to be installed into cabinet units capable of withstanding temperatures of 65°C above ambient
or greater (typically 80-90°C).
• If the hob is to be installed above a working drawer, then a partition should be tted to protect the contents and user from
the heat generated during use.This should be tted 100mm below the hob.
• Never place perishable foods in the cupboard below the appliance.
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How to Install the Hob
How to install the hob:
Overall dimensions of the hob: Width: 580mm Depth: 500mm
Worktop cut-out dimensions: Width: 557mm Depth: 477mm
1. Make the required hole in the worktop. Note that before doing this, check the instructions supplied with any cooker hood
to ensure that you will have the required clearance.The cut-out (Fig 3) shows a 61.5mm gap from the wall to the cut-out
edge. The distance for the hob, when tted, to the back wall is 50mm.
2. Position the hob seal, as shown in the diagram below (Fig 5), ensuring that the ends meet without overlapping. Do not use
silicone type sealant.
3. Secure the hob to the worktop using the xing brackets and screws supplied, as shown in the following diagram (Fig 6).
Remove any excess sealant after tightening the brackets.
Fig.3 Fig.4
Fig.5 Fig.6
185mm 185mm
>61.5mm
560cm
>165mm>165mm
557mm
477mm
>650mm
3cm 4cm
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Mains Electricity Connection
Warning! this appliance must be earthed
Werecommendthat the applianceis connected byaqualied electrician, who isa member ofthe N.I.C.E.I.C. andwho will
comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
This appliance is intended to be connected to xed wiring and is not suitable for connection to a 13a plug or 13a
supply.
Thisapplianceis intended to beconnected to xedwiringby a double pole switch, having acontact separation ofat least
3mm in all poles. The switch must be positioned no further than 2m from the appliance.
Please note:
• The mains cable must only be replaced by a qualied electrician or service engineer and must be of equivalent or
better rating (i.e. 2.5mm2, HO5RR-F).
• This appliance is intended to be connected to the mains supply with a cable of cross section area 2.5 mm². A larger
cable will not t the terminal connections.
• The marking of the current rating of the fuse or circuit breaker protecting this appliance should be marked on the
socket outlet.
• Assembly and electrical connection should be carried out by specialised personnel.
• When installing this product we recommend you seek the help of another individual.
TECHNICAL DATA:
The table opposite shows the rated output of each hotplate:
Mains electrical voltage: 230 - 240Vac, 50Hz
Total rated electrical input: 5kW
Hotplate Size Nominal Rating (kW)
Heat setting Description
180mm 1.5kW (FL) / 2.0kW (BR)
145mm 1.0kW (BL) / 1.5kW (FR)
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Care and Maintenance
Thehobhasastainless steelorenamel surface,youshoulduse anon-abrasivecleaner.Anyabrasivecleaner(includingCif) will
scratchthesurfaceandcoulderasethecontrolpanelmarkings.Stainlesssteelcanbeeectivelycleanedbysimplyusingadilute
solution of water and washing up liquid and drying to a shine with a clean cloth.
Over time withuse, the stainless steel surface may discolour; this is normaland does not constitute a faultwith this appliance.
Proprietary stainless steel cleaners are available.
IMPORTANT:
Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning these appliances.
HOTPLATE CARE:
The nish of the cast iron hotplates are designed to be durable in use.The following tips should be observed to get the best
from your hob:
1. Do not use decorative covers; these can cause damage the surface and lead to rust.
2. Use a special hotplate surface cleaner to protect and restore the surface of the hotplates.
3. Do not use soap and water on the hotplates.Wipe up spills and splashes immediately.
4. Never operate the hob without a pan, unless it is for a few seconds (as below).
5. Deposits offat can be burned oby turning the hotplate on for a few seconds.The fat willbrush o when theappliance has
cooled down.
IF YOUR HOB IS NOT WORKING:
1. Check that the mains supply has not been switched o.
2. Check that the fuse or circuit breaker has not blown/tripped.
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