PC 604 X HA - Cooker HOTPOINT-ARISTON - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in hob
Brand	Hotpoint-Ariston
Model	PC 604 X HA
Material	Stainless steel
Number of burners	4 electric plates (normal and rapid)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	555 × 475 × 55 mm
Recess cutout	555 × 475 mm
Supply voltage	220-230 V / 380-400 V 3N~, 50/60 Hz
Maximum absorbed power	5600 W
Appliance class	Class 3 (built-in)
Control type	Rotary knobs (6 positions)
Operation indicator light	Yes, lights up when the hob is on
Rapid plates	Yes, identifiable by a red dot
Installation	By a professional, respect safety distances
Cleaning	With a damp sponge, without abrasive detergents or steam
Child safety	Use prohibited for children under 8 without supervision
Electrical connection	Without supplied cable, to be sized according to the mains (diagram in the manual)
Rating plate	On the appliance, indicates model (Mod.) and serial number (S/N)

Frequently Asked Questions - PC 604 X HA HOTPOINT-ARISTON

How to adjust the power of the electric plates?

Turn the corresponding knob clockwise. The positions go from 0 (off) to 6 (maximum power). Positions 1 to 5 are intermediate levels. Consult the table in the manual for usage advice according to the type of cooking.

What types of pans to use on the plates?

Use flat-bottomed pans whose diameter is at least equal to that of the plate. Avoid unstable or deformed pans to ensure good thermal conductivity and avoid risks.

How to clean the hob without damaging it?

Never use abrasive detergents, scouring powder, or steam cleaners. Wipe the stainless steel surface with a damp sponge and dry with a soft cloth. For electric plates, clean them while warm with a damp cloth and lightly oil them.

What to do in case of liquid overflow on the plates?

Wipe any overflow immediately to avoid limescale or aggressive detergent stains. Wait for the plates to cool before cleaning.

Can the appliance be used with an external timer?

No, this appliance is not designed to be turned on by an external timer or remote control system. The manual explicitly states this.

What are the safety distances for installation?

Adjacent furniture higher than the hob must be at least 600 mm away. The hood must be at least 650 mm away. Under a high unit, allow 700 mm. The furniture cutout must be 555 × 475 mm.

How to connect the hob electrically?

The connection must be made by a professional. Use a cable suitable for the power (5600 W) and the type of mains (220-230 V or 380-400 V). The connection diagram is in the manual. The cable must be secured by a cable clamp and the terminal block protected by a cover.

Where is the serial number and model found?

This information is on the rating plate attached to the appliance and/or on its packaging. You will need it in case of assistance.

What to do if a plate does not heat?

Check that the knob is in a position other than 0. If the indicator light does not come on, the power supply may be cut. If the problem persists, contact the assistance service and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

How to turn off the appliance correctly?

Turn all knobs to position 0 (off). Disconnect the power supply by unplugging or operating the omnipolar switch before any cleaning or maintenance.

USER MANUAL PC 604 X HA HOTPOINT-ARISTON

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Electrical connections

Description of the appliance, 13

Overall view

Precautions and tips, 14

General safety

Disposal

Practical Advice on Using the Electric Hot Plates

Maintenance and care, 15

Switching the appliance off

Cleaning the appliance

Technical data

Assistance

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.

Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

! Before operating your new appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance.

! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

Positioning

! Keep packaging material out of the reach of children. It can become a choking or suffocation hazard (see Precautions and tips).

! The appliance must be installed by a qualified professional according to the instructions provided. Incorrect installation may cause harm to people and animals or may damage property.

Fitting the appliance

It is possible to install them next to furniture which is higher than the working board. For a correct installation of the cooking top the following precautions must be followed:

• Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and taller than the top of the hob must be at least 600 mm from the edge of the hob.
• Hoods must be installed according to their relative installation instruction manuals and at a minimum distance of 650 mm from the hob.

• Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a minimum height of 420 mm from the hob (see figure).
• If the hob is installed beneath a wall cabinet, the latter must be situated at a minimum of 700 mm above the hob (see figure).

- The installation cavity should have the dimensions indicated in the figure.

Fastening hooks are provided, allowing you to fasten the hob to tops that are between 20 and 40 mm thick. To ensure the hob is securely fastened to the top, we recommend you use all the hooks provided.

Hook fastening diagram

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Hooking position Hooking position for top H=20 mm for top H=30 mm

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Hooking position Back for top H=40 mm

! Use the hooks contained in the "accessory pack"

- Where the hob is not installed over a built-in oven, a wooden panel must be installed as insulation. This must be placed at a minimum distance of 20 mm from the lower part of the hob.

Ventilation

To ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of the cabinet must be removed. It is advisable to install the oven so that it rests on two strips of wood, or on a completely flat surface with an opening of at least 45 x 560 mm (see diagrams).

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Where a hob is installed above an oven without a forced ventilation cooling system, adequate ventilation must be provided inside the cabinet by means of air holes through which air can pass (see figure).

Electrical connection

The electric hobs are supplied without power supply cable since the cable must be sized according to the type of electrical connection used (see attached connection diagram). Follow these steps to connect the cable:

• Open the terminal box by removing the screws "V" and opening the cover (see figure).
• Connect the wires as shown in the diagram.
• Fix the cable using the cable clamp "F", replace the cover and fasten it using the screws "V" (see figure).

Connecting the supply cable to the mains

Install a standardised plug corresponding to the load indicated on the data plate.

The appliance must be directly connected to the mains using an omnipolar circuit-breaker with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm installed between the appliance and the mains. The circuit-breaker must be suitable for the charge indicated and must comply with current electrical regulations (the earthing wire must not be interrupted by the circuit-breaker). The supply cable must not come into contact with surfaces with temperatures higher than 50°C.

! The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it is compliant with safety regulations.

Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that:

• The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with the law.
• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate.
• The voltage is in the range between the values indicated on the data plate.
• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it. Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.
! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only (see Assistance).
! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
! If the appliance is to be installed above a built-in electric oven, the electrical connection of the hob and the oven must be carried out separately, both for electrical safety purposes and to make extracting the oven easier.

Description of the appliance

Overall view

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• The ELECTRIC PLATE vary in diameter and power: "normal" and "fast". The latter can be identified by a red boss in the center of the hot plate itself.
  ! The position of the corresponding electric hot plate is indicated on each control knob.
• The ELECTRIC PLATE ON indicator light switches on whenever the knob is moved from the 'off'

position.

- The ELECTRIC PLATE control knob is a device used to regulate power.

The knob may be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise and set to six different positions:

Setting	Normal or Fast Plate
0	Off
1	Low
2 - 5	Medium
6	High

! Please refer to the "Practical advice on using the appliance" section for a list of the relative positions and their recommended uses.

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully.

General safety

• This manual is for a class 3 built-in cooktop.
  • These instructions are only valid for the countries the symbols for which appear on the manual and the serial plate.
• This appliance is designed for non-professional use in the home.
• This appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or damp hands and feet.

• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet. Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for heating the room) constitutes improper use and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of the appliance.

• Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob.

• The openings and slots used for ventilation and heat dispersion must never be covered.
• Make sure the knobs are in the "•"/" o" position when the appliance is not in use.
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without having unplugged the plug from the mains.
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance. Contact a Service Centre (see Assistance).
• Always make sure pan handles are turned towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• Do not leave the electric plate switched on without a pan placed on it.
• Do not use cookware with uneven or deformed bottoms.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who assumes

responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the appliance.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Disposal

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

Practical Advice on Using the Electric Hot Plates

In order to avoid heat loss and damage to the hot plate, use cookware with a flat bottom the diameter of which is not less than that of the hot plate.

Setting	Setting
0	Off
1	Cooking vegetables, fish
2	Cooking potatoes (using steam) soups, chickpeas, beans.
3	Continuing the cooking of large quantities of food, minestrone.
4	For roasting (average)
5	For roasting (above average)
6	For browning and reaching a boil in a short time

! Before using the hot plates for the first time, you should heat them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes, without any pans. During this initial stage, their protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance.

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents, stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface.
! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.
- It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.
- The electric hobs should be cleaned using a damp cloth and then rubbed with oil while still warm.
- Stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents (containing phosphorous) for long periods of time. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It is also recommended that drops of water be dried.

Assistance

! Never use the services of an unauthorised technician.

Please have the following information to hand:

• The type of problem encountered.
• The appliance model (Mod.).
• The serial number (S/N).

This information can be found on the data plate located on the appliance and/or on the packaging.

Technical characteristic

DATA PLATE
Electrical section	voltage: 220-230V/380-400V 3N ~ 50/60HzMax power 5600 W
	This appliance conforms to the following European Economic Community directives:- 2006/95/EEC of 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments;- 2004/108/EEC of 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments.- 2002/96/EC and subsequent amendments.

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