Proline PEH460SS User manual

OPERATING AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS OF
BUILT-IN ELECTRIC HOB
PEH460SS

CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE HOB
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. INSTALLATION
4. USAGE
5. MAINTENANCE & CARE

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Proline Cooking Hob. The safety precautions and
recommendations in these instructions are for your own safety and that of
others.They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the features offered
by your appliance.
Please keep this booklet in a safe place. It may be useful in future, either to yourself or
to others in the event that doubts should arise relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for its intended purpose, that is for the domestic
cooking of foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate
and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by
improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
CE Declaration of conformity
• This cooking hob has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use
(such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
• This cooking hob has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance
with:
- Safety requirements of the “Low voltage” Directive 2006/95/EC;
- Safety requirements of the “EMC” Directive 89/336/EC;
- Requirements of the Directive 93/68/EC. GB
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1DESCRIPTION OF THE HOB
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Electrical hoplate
On/Off Light
For Electrical Hotplate
Control Knobs
Read the insructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not
use appliance and contract your supplier or a qualifed engineer. Remove all
packaging and do not leave the packing material( plastic bags, polystyrene, bands
etc.) in easy reach of children as they may cause serious injury. The packaging
materials are recyclable. The appliance should be installed and all the electrical
connections made by a qualifed engineer in compliance with local regulations in force
and following the manufacturers instructions. Do not attempt to modify the technical
properties of the appliance, it may become dangerous to use .
Note: Appearance of your hob maybe different than the model shown above due to
production changes.

· This appliance should be used only for normal domestic use any other use may
invalidate the warranty and might be dangerous.
· This appliance must only be used for the purpose of heating or cookingfood, any
other use, for example heating rooms, working surface or storage surface, is
dangerous.
· Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted.
· Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or
fusible objects on or near the appliance.
· Children must be kept away from the appliance.
· The appliance may only be installed and connected by an authorised and
qualified installer.
· The electrical safety of this hob is guaranteed only if it is connected to a properly
earthed system, which complies with the electrical safety standards.
· Built-in appliances may only be used after they have been installed in suitable
built-in units and work surfaces that meet the standards.
· Do not put pressure on the power supply cable while fitting the hob.
· Power supply cable length should not exceed 2m for isolation safety.
· Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by authorised service
personnel.
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2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage
resulting from improper, incorrect or negligent use or improper
connection or installation is not covered by the warranty.

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· Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the appliance
or hot cookware.
· Never leave the the appliance hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil. They
can rapidly catch fire if overheated.
· Be careful when using small household appliances, such as irons, near the
elements.
· Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
· Make sure all the controls are in the off position when not in use.
· For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down.
· For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure
cleaning equipment is not permitted.
· Use only stable flat-based pans.
WARNING
· When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down
for this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the
underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched
and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
· Fire Risk! Do not leave inflammable materials on the Hob top.
· Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity cannot
come in to contact with the Hob top.
· Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don't use the hob as a work surface.
· Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made
inoperative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless.

· Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. The appliance
is NOT suitable for use within a semi-commercial, commercial or communal
environment.
· If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid an electrical
hazard.
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· The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to
be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations,
etc.).
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Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions and the adjustment
of the appliance are compatible .
Locating your built-in hob
After removing the packaging material from the appliance and its accessories,
ensure that the hob damaged. If you suspect any damage do not use the appliance
and contact the store where you purchased this hob.
This built-in hob is to be inserted into a cut out of a worktop. It will be electrically
connected with the switch box below counter level, especially provided for this
purpose.
Installation and operation - in comformity with these instructions - according to the
Appliances Safety Law and The Applicable Regulations in force in the area the hob is
to be installed.
INSTALLATION
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The electrical connection of this hob should be carired out by an
authorised service personnel or a qualifed electirician, according to
the instructions in this guide and in compliance with the current
regulations.

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Cut an opening with the dimensions shown in the picture below.

The Hob is supplied with is special seal in order to avoid any liquid ingress in the work
top. Cut out and opening in the top of your kitchen unit that corresponds to the
measurements given in the picture. Apply the self adhesive seal to all edges of the
opening and carefully fit the hob into the opening and such a way that the knobs will be
on the right hand side. Secure by tightening the clamps as in the picture.
The thickness of the top of your kitchen unit must be between the dimensions given in
the picture below. For a thickness of less than the given dimension ‘’2 mm’’ thick
wooden spacers can be inserted between the bracket and undersurface. If the
thickness of the top is greater than given ‘’5 mm’’ slots can be cut in the under surface
of the furniture to house the bracket.
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Before proceeding with the electical connection verify that:
The current carrying capasity of the system and the socket is adequate for the
maximum power rating of the hob.
The voltage indicated on the rating label is the same as the supply voltage.
Do not use for connection any reductions, adapters or shunts because they may
cause overheating.
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Electrical connection of a built-in hob to an electric source is done with a cable
situated on the bottom of the built-in hob. Electrical installation of the residence and
the electric current socket must be earthed and conform with safety regulations. The
manufacturer declines responsibility should the appliance be installed without the
above mentioned conditions.
The appliance is provided for fixed connection to the power supply.
The connection of the appliance to an electrical source must be done by an qualified
technician (Connecting diagram given below).
A circuit breaker with a contact opening of at least 3 mm, rated 20A and delayed
functioning type must be installed inside the supply circuit.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF YOUR HOB
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Usage of Your Hotplates
There are 2 Types hotplates exist
These hotplates are controlled by a 6 position switch.
By switching the control knob to one of these positions the hotplates can be operating.
Below each button, there is a small diagram that shows which hotplate is controlled
with that button. A signal light located on the control panel shows if any of the hotplates
are in use.
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Standart hotplate
Rapid hotplate (which are distinguished by their red mark)
WARNING
When the operating for the first time or whenever the hotplate has not been used for
prolonged of time it is necessary to eliminate any humidity which may have
accumulated around the electrical elements of the plate by operating the hotplate on
its lowest setting for about 20 minutes.
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Use only flat pans and with a sufficiently thick base.
Never use pans with a smaller diameter than of the hotplate.
Ensure that the base of the pan is dry before placing it on the hotplate. While the
hotplate is in operation it is important to ensure that the pan is centred correctly above
the hotplate.
HOTPLATES - FUNCTIONS
0 off position
1 To melt bitter etc. and to warm smal quantities of liquid
2 To warm bigger quantities of liquid.To prepare creams
and sauces
3 To defrost food for cooking
4 To cook delicate meat and fish
5 To roast meat and steak
6 To boil big quantities of liquid for frying
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5USAGE

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Never operate the hob without pans on the hotplates.
The temperature of accessible parts maybe high when the appliance is operating.
So it is imperative to keep children and animals out of the reach of the hotplate during
and after the operation.
If you note a crack on the hotplate it must be immediately switched off and replaced.
To ensure long life, the hotplate must be througly cleaned with appropriate cleaning
products. To avoid rustiness and to keep them new it is recommended to rub the
hotplates lightly with tissue with a small amount of oil. Do not use a steam cleaner.
After use, the hotplates remain very hot for a prolonged of time, do not touch them
and to not place any object on top of the hotplate.
RIGHT WRONG
circular saucepan base WRONG
saucepan’s base had not settled
WRONG
small saucepan diameter
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The appliance is operated by using control knobs shown in the picture below.
The cooker is designed for operating at 6 heat
levels:
1 Keeping warm position
2-3 Heating position at low heat
4-5-6 Cooking and boiling position
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Before cleaning switch the appliance off and allow to fully cool down.
Enamelled parts:
In order to keep to hob looking new, it is necessary to clean it frequently with mildy
warm soapy water and then dry with a soft tissue. Do wash the hob while hot and
never use abrasive powders or abrasive cleaning materials. Do not leave vinegar,
coffee, milk, salt, water, lemon or tomato juice to remain in contact with enamelled
parts for long periods of time. As they will become difficult to remove.
Stainless steel:
Stainless steel parts must be cleaned frequently with mildy warm soapy water and a
soft sponge and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or abrasive
clening materials. Do not leave vinegar coffee, milk, salt, water, lemon or tomato juice
to remain in contact with stainless steel parts for long periods of time. As they will
become diffucult to remove.
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MAINTENANCE & CARE
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52012437
11.2007/R000
Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of
with household waste. Please refer to the retailer from whom you
purchased this item for disposal instructions.
If something doesn’t seem to work
If there is something about your appliance which you do not understand and you live in
the UK you can phone our help line during normal office hours on: 0113 2793520
Calls are charged and standard rates .
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these
instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.
Kesa U.K HU1 3AU 23/08/07
Disposal
52027955 07/10 R001