STOVES SEH600CR Operating instructions

User and Installation Instructions
Stoves
SEH600CR
0827537 00 08.2010

CONTENTS
Introduction
Before Using
Safety
Using the Hob
Cleaning
Installation
Technical
Customer Care

Thank you for buying this British-
built appliance from us.
This guide book is designed to help you
through each step of owning your new
cooker, from installation to use. Please
read it carefully before you start using
your product, as we have endeavored to
answer as many questions as possible,
and provide you with as much support
as we can.
If, however, you should find something
missing, or not covered, please contact
our Customer Care team on:
0844 815 3740
For customers outside the UK and
Northern Ireland, please contact your
local supplier.
When you dial this number you will hear
a recorded message and be given a
number of options. This indicates that
your call has been accepted and is
being held in a queue. Calls are
answered in strict rotation as our
Customer care representatives become
available.
Please ensure that you have the
product’s model no and serial no
available when you call. These can be
found on the silver data label on your
product.
Alternatively, general information, spares
and service information is
available from our website:
www.stoves.co.uk
Warranty
Your new appliance comes with our
12-month guarantee, protecting you
against electrical and mechanical
breakdown. To register your appliance
please call 0870 240 1914, complete
the registration form included or register
online at the address above.
In addition, you may wish to purchase
an extended warranty. A leaflet
explaining how to do this is included
with your appliance.
Our policy is one of constant
development and improvement,
therefore we cannot guarantee the strict
accuracy of all of our illustrations and
specifications - changes may have been
made subsequent to publishing.
INTRODUCTION

BEFORE USING YOUR HOB
• Make sure that you have removed all
packaging, wrappings, stickers and
films from the hob surface.
• It is recommended that you clean and
wash the hob surface before using for
the first time.
• Solid Plate: Prime and Season the
Hob cast iron elements, refer to
instructions in cleaning section ofthis
book
• Radiant Ceramic: Apply a thin coat
of ceramic hob cleaner to the hob to
help maintain and protect it.
• See the customer care section for
details of how to obtain all the
available cleaning products.

SAFETY
ELECTRIC HOB
Always ensure that pan bases are
dry and flat before using them on the
hob.
Always position pans over the centre
of the heat zone, and turn the handles
to a safe position so they cannot be
knocked or grabbed.
Always use pans which are no smaller
than 100mm (4”), or no larger than
250mm (10”).
Always match the size of pan to the
size heat zone – do not use large
pans on small zones or vice versa.
If the appliance has solidplate
elements, make sure you have primed
and seasoned your hob before using
it for the first time - see the Care &
Cleaning section.
If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
make sure you do not drag pans
across the ceramic surface as this will
lead to scratches and damage.
Never use double pans, rim-based
pans, old or misshapen pans, or
any pan that is not stable on a flat
surface.
Never leave cooking fat, or oil,
unattended.
Never use commercial simmering
aids, or heat diffusers, as they create
excessive heat and can damage the
surface of the hob.
Never use the hob for any other
purpose than cooking food.
Plastic cooking utensils can melt if
they come into contact with a warm
hob. Never leave them close to, or on
top of the hob.
Never leave any cook zone on without
a pan covering it. This causes a fire
hazard.
Do not use the hob surface as a
chopping board or food preparation
area, as this may lead to it becoming
damaged.
Do not put metal cooking utensils,
cutlery, knives or other metal objects
on the hob. They could become hot if
they are near a cooking area which is
in use.
If the appliance has solidplate
elements, never leave pan lids or
decorative covers on top of the
elements as any trapped moisture will
lead to corrosion.
If the appliance has a glass hobtop,
never use the hob if the surface is
cracked, broken or shattered. This
creates a high risk of injury. Switch
off the electric supply and call for a
service engineer’s visit.
Lift pans onto and off the hob, rather
than sliding them across the surface,
to avoid marks and scratches.
Please be aware that the surface
of this hob is smooth. If pans are
knocked they will move on the
hob top. Make sure pans are not
overhanging the edge of the hob to
prevent this wherever possible.
Do not stare at the halogen elements
(if fitted). This may impair your
vision.
Do not leave aluminium foil on the
hob top, it reflects heat back into the
element which leads to damage.
Never heat up a sealed tin of food on
the hob, as it may explode.

SAFETY
Fire Safety Advice
Most kitchen fires occur when
people are distracted or leave things
unattended, so remember:
If you’re called away from the cooker - by
the phone or someone at the door, either
take pans off the heat, or switch off your
hob.
Don’t let yourself be distracted while
cooking.
If you do have a fire in the kitchen,
don’t take any risks - get everyone
out of your home and call the Fire
Brigade.
If a pan catches fire:
1) Don’t move it - it is likely to be
extremely hot
2) Turn off the heat if it’s safe to do so
- but never lean over a pan to reach
the controls
3) If you have a fire blanket, put it over
the pan
4) If you have put the fire out, leave the
pan to cool completely.
Deep-fat frying presents more
dangers in your kitchen.
1) Never fill a chip pan (or other deep-fat
fryer) more than one-third full of oil
2) Don’t use a fire extinguisher on a pan
of oil - the force of the extinguisher
can spread the fire and create a
fireball.
If you have an electrical fire in the
kitchen:
1) Pull the plug out, or switch off the
power at the fuse box - this may be
enough to stop the fire immediately
2) Smother the fire with a fire blanket,
or use a dry powder or carbon dioxide
extinguisher
3) Remember: never use water on an
electrical or cooking oil fire.

USING THE HOB
Warnings
• Do not use the ceramic hob if the
glass surface is cracked, as electrical
parts are directly beneath. Switch off
the appliance at the supply to prevent
electric shock and contact your
supplier.
• The hob surface remains hot after
use. DO NOT TOUCH
Using Rotary Controls
• Select the element you wish to use,
place the pan on and turn the control
knob to the power setting you wish to
use.
• To switch off, turn the selected control
knob to the ‘off’ position.
Notes on use
• The power settings on the hob do
not indicate any set temperature and
cannot be used to judge one element
against another.
• During cooking, the elements will
cycle on and off. This is to prevent the
hob from overheating.
Hot hob indicator - (if fitted)
The hot hob light will come on when one
of the hotplates is switched on. It will
remain on for a short time after the last
element has been switched off to serve as
a reminder that the hob top may still be
warm to the touch.

USING THE HOB
• Use pans which are large enough for
the foods inside to avoid over flowing
- this may cause damage to your hob.
• Pans with dull or dark coloured bases
give the quickest results. All pans
used on ceramic/halogen hobs should
have thick, flat, smooth bases to
ensure maximum contact with the
element.
• Aluminium pans will give good results,
but please take care when using
them. If they are dragged across the
glass they tend to leave visible marks
which can be difficult to remove.
• Foods in salted water, or with a high
sugar or syrup content may cause
damage if they are spilled onto the
hob during cooking.
• Pans with highly polished bases may
also reflect heat back into the element
causing the hotplate to cycle on and
off rapidly, which slows down cooking.
• Do not leave the element on without
it being covered by a pan as this can
cause overheating.
Energy Saving
• Position pans centrally over the
elements.
• Only heat the amount of liquid you
need.
• Once liquids have been brought to
the boil, reduce the heat setting to a
simmer.
• Consider using a pressure cooker if
possible.
• Vegetables cut into small pieces will
cook more quickly.
• Use a pan which is a close match to
your element size.
• Smaller elements are ideal for
simmering and stewing in smaller
pans, while the larger elements are
ideal for frying and boiling.
• As soon as the water boils, turn
the cooking zones down to a lower
setting; this will help prevent pans
boiling over.

CLEANING
ELECTRIC HOB
Ceramic glass hobs
• The ceramic hob top can be cleaned
using a clean, damp cloth or kitchen
paper. Please ensure that the
elements are cooled fully to avoid
steam burns.
• You can use a specialist ceramic
cleaner to restore the surface, but use
sparingly to avoid coating the hob top
too thickly. Too much cream cleaner
will lead to discolouration. Use a dry,
clean cloth to polish the surface.
• For stubborn marks, a specialist hob
scraper can be used.
• Do not use steam cleaners.
• Regular cleaning will prevent any salts
or minerals from accumulating on
your hob and discolouring the glass.
• Wipe any spillage as soon as possible.
• Clean the hob top as regularly as pos-
sible, this will prevent any build up of
grease which may be a fire hazard.
Solid plate hobs
• Prime and Season - this helps
maintain the finish of the elements.
• Use a damp, clean cloth to wipe
the solid plate, making sure that
you follow the circular grooves and
avoid damaging the red spots. Make
sure that you allow the hotplate to
dry before use by switching on the
elements at a low heat.
• You can restore the hotplates by using
a solid plate cleaner but take care to
avoid the red spots on elements.
• To prime: Switch on each element in
turn for a short while (with no pan on
it) at a medium - high setting. This
will harden and burn off the coating.
• To season: Heat the element for 30
seconds at a medium setting then
switch off. Use a minimum amount of
unsalted vegetable oil, on a dry cloth
or paper towel, and apply a thin coat
of oil to the element surface. Wipe off
the excess and heat the element for
one minute.

INSTALLATION
General information
Installation should only be carried out by
a qualified installer or engineer.
Please keep to the following points most
carefully;
Although every care has been taken to
ensure this appliance has no burrs, or
sharp edges,
We recommend that you wear protective
gloves when installing and moving this
appliance. This will prevent injury.
The hob should not be fitted above a
washing machine, a fridge or a freezer.
Wall surfaces above the work surface and
in the immediate vicinity of the cooking
hob must be heat resistant.
Laminated surfaces and the adhesive
used for fixing them must be heat resis-
tant in order to avoid any damage.
Installations should be carried out in line
with the National Regulations applicable
with this product type.

INSTALLATION
POSITIONING
The hob is designed to be built into a
worktop as detalied below.
(cut-out dimensions Fig.1B).
Protecting the Hob cut-out;
The types of chipboard used for work
surfaces swell relatively quickly in contact
with humidity.
Apply a special varnish or adhesive to
the cut edge to protect it from steam or
condensation which may form under the
work surface under the hob.
Clearances and dimensions –
requirements
No shelf or overhang of combustible
material should be closer than 650mm
above the hob.
There must be a minimum clearance of
50mm between the edges of the hob
and any side walls; this clearance must
be maintained up to 420mm above the
worktop.
There must be a minimum clearance of
50mm between the rear edge of the hob
and the rear wall. This clearance must
be maintained up to 650mm above the
worktop.
Apply the self adhesive seal to the
underside edges of the hob glass. For
best results, the seal should be adhered
along each side in turn, as close to the
edge as possible, and trimmed at each
corner, taking care to ensure a neat join.
Place the hob in the aperture, checking
the hob glass is covering the worktop
along all four sides.
Set the front edge of the appliance paral-
lel with the front of the worktop.
Secure the hob to the worktop by means
of the 2 brackets provided, taking the
thickness of the worktop into account
(Fig.1A).
If the underside of the hob is accessible
after installation a dividing partition must
be installed to the dimensions indicated
in Fig1C
If the appliance is installed with an oven
underneath then the dividing partition is
not required.

INSTALLATION
Connect to the electricity supply
Warning: This appliance must be
earthed.
The hob must be installed by a compe-
tent electrician, using a suitable double
pole control unit, with 3mm minimum
contact separation at all poles.
We recommend that the appliance is
connected by a competent person who
is a member of a “Competent Person
Scheme” who will comply with the re-
quired local regulations.
Connection should be made with a
suitable cable.
Important: Ensure that you route all
mains electrical cables well away
from any adjacent heat source, such as
the base of the hob an oven or grill.
Strip the wires & connect to the terminal
block as appropriate:-
L= Brown
N = Blue
Earth = Green/Yellow.
Fit the cable clamp & secure with the
screw provided.
Close the terminal box, ensuring that the
cover is closed and all screws in place.

TECHNICAL DATA
Total Power Rating @ 220 -240V ~ 50Hz = 6.3kW
Cook Zone Power Rating kW
LHF 2.1
LHR 1.2
RHR 1.8
RHF 1.2
Hob Dimensions (W X D x H) mm 580 X 510 X 48
Cut Out Required (W x D) mm 560 x 495

CUSTOMER CARE
Customer Care Webshop
Having purchased a superior cooker,
hob or hood from us, you’ll naturally
want to keep it looking great. And who
better to help you care for it than the
manufacturer?
We offer a range of over 30,000 different
accessories and components which will
instantly give your cooker a good as
new look Including Control Knobs, Oven
Shelves and Grill Pans.
For your convenience we have listed
below our most popular products.
In addition to the above we also have an
exciting range of Bakeware and Cookware
essentials including Roasting Pans, Cake
Tins and Non-Stick Cooking Liners.
For all enquires please visit our Web shop
detailed in the introduction section or
call the Spares Sales team on 0844 815
3745, for countries outside the UK please
contact your local service agent.
Product De-
scription Where used Purpose
Ceramic Hob
Cleaner
All Ceramic glass
hobs including
Induction
Enables easier cleaning of your ceramic hob.
Prevents build up of mineral deposits. Best
used with Ceramic Hob Scraper Kit. 300ml
bottle
Ceramic Hob
Scraper kit
All Ceramic glass
hobs including
Induction
Ideal for removing cooked on marks from
ceramic glass hobs Best used with Ceramic Hob
Cleaner
Sealed Hotplate
Conditioner All sealed/solid plate hobs Restores the sleek matt black finish to solid hotplates
Multipurpose
Kitchen Cleaner General kitchen cleaner Excellent multipurpose cleaner, For use around the kitchen, 500ml bottle
Oven Cleaner All cooking
appliances. Cuts through grease & burnt on grime. 500ml bottle
Restor-A-Cloth All cooking
appliances. Chemical free cleaning cloth Ideal for cleaning & polishing glass & stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Cleaner All stainless steel parts Oil based cleaner. Perfect for removing stubborn & greasy marks. 300ml bottle
Rectangular
carbon filters Cooker Hoods New filters, help to maintain efficient cooker hood operation and keep your Kitchen odour free
Round Carbon
Filters Cooker Hoods New filters, help to maintain efficient cooker
hood operation and keep your Kitchen odour
free

CUSTOMER CARE
In case of difficulty within the UK, please call Stoves Customer Care Helpline on
0844 815 3740
When you dial this number you will hear a recorded message and be given a num-
ber of options. This indicates that your call has been accepted and is being held in
a queue. Calls are answered in strict rotation as our Customer care Representatives
become available.
Please ensure that you have the product’s model no and serial no available when you
call. These can be found on the silver data label on your product which is located:
Ovens Open the door; adjacent to the oven cavity
High-level grill products Inside the base compartment
Hobs On the underside of the product
Enter appliance numbers here for future reference:
Model No
Serial No
SERVICE RECORD
For customers outside the UK and Northern Ireland, please contact your local supplier.
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Limited is the owner of the Stoves brand and is part of
the Glen Dimplex group of companies.
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Stoney Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XW
Date of purchase Installed by Installation Date
Place of purchase:
Date Part(s) replaced Engineer’s name