A500 - Docking station RAPOO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ceramic glass hob
Brand	Rapoo
Model	A500
Number of cooking zones	4 zones
Control type	11-position rotary knobs
Total power	6000 W
Supply voltage	230 V
Frequency	50 Hz
Recess dimensions (W x D)	560 x 490 mm
Cut-out dimensions	560 x 490 mm
Minimum distance to wall	40 mm
Minimum distance to hood	650 mm
Residual heat indicator	Yes, for each zone
Power-on indicator	Yes, on the hob or control panel
Surface material	Ceramic glass
Recommended cleaning	Soapy water, glass scraper for residues
Recommended cleaning products	Collo Profi, Cerafix, Stahlfix
Safety	Fuse shutdown, disconnect before cleaning
Installation	By approved installer, connection via oven or control panel
Certification country	CE
Intended use	Household use, food cooking
Special instructions	Do not use without a container, avoid sliding pans

Frequently Asked Questions - A500 RAPOO

What to do if the cooking zones do not heat up?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and the fuse is not defective. Replace the fuse if necessary.

How to clean metal stains on the hob?

Use a product like Stahlfix or Collo Luneta to remove metal stains.

Why are there scratches on the hob?

Scratches are generally due to pans sliding. Avoid sliding cookware. Scratches can be reduced with a polishing product.

What does the residual heat indicator mean?

The indicator lights up when the zone exceeds approximately 60 °C. It stays on as long as the hob is hot. Do not touch the zone while the indicator is on.

Which cookware to use?

Use pots and pans suitable for electric cookers, with a clean, dry bottom and of appropriate size for the cooking zone.

How to remove burnt food residues?

Clean with a glass scraper before the hob cools completely. Then use a special ceramic glass cleaner.

Can I use aluminum foil on the hob?

No, never place aluminum foil directly on the cooking zones. It would melt and damage the hob.

What is the total power of the appliance?

The total power is 6000 W at 230 V and 50 Hz.

How to install the hob?

Installation must be carried out by an approved installer. The cut-out must be 560 x 490 mm, with a minimum distance of 40 mm from walls and 650 mm from the hood.

What to do if the hob is cracked?

Immediately unplug the appliance and stop using it. Contact after-sales service. A crack poses a risk of electric shock.

USER MANUAL A500 RAPOO

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1 Control knob front left cooking zone
2 Control knob rear left cooking zone
3 Control knob rear right cooking zone
4 Control knob front right cooking zone
5 Residual heat indicator

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Introduction

When you have read these instructions for use, you will quickly be aware of all the facilities the appliance can offer you. You can read about safety and how you should look after the appliance. In addition you will find environmental tips and instructions that can help to save energy.

Keep the instructions for use and the installation instructions. Any later user of this appliance could benefit from them.

Table of contents

■ For your safety 12
Things to watch for....12
■ Use 13
■ Control 14
The 11 settings switch ..... 14
■ Faults 15
■ Maintenance .... 16
Cleaning 16
■ Installation....17
■ Disposal of packaging and appliance ... 19

Enjoy your cooking!

Things to watch for

■ The appliance should only be connected by a qualified fitter (see electrical connection).
- Disconnect the appliance before starting with cleaning or reparation. Preferably by taking the plug out of the socket or by turning off the mains switch.
■ Be careful when you are using earthenware, glass or metal objects above the cooking surface. A dropped herb jar, for example, can cause a crack.
If a crack appears in the hob surface you must switch off or disconnect the appliance from the mains. Do not use the appliance anymore and get in touch with the Service department.
■ This cooking appliance is designed for domestic use. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than food preparation.
- When cooking the hob becomes hot, children should always be kept at a distance.
- The cooking surface must not be used for storage.
- Plastic or aluminium foil should never be used as a container for the preparation of dishes (for example aluminium deepfreeze containers). Plastic and aluminium foil will melt and stick to your hob and can never be removed.

■ Grease and oil are flammable when overheated. Stay near the cooker when preparing dishes.
- Cords to electrical appliances – e.g. a mixer – may accidentally touch the cooking zones.
■ The zones must not be used without pans. Never put aluminium foil directly on the zone.
- Do not place any inflammable or deformable objects immediately under the hob.
- Clean the hob with soapy water. We advise you to treat the glass plate with Collo Profi before using your hob for the first time (see section on maintenance).

Use

The ceramic hob

The ceramic glass hob is resistant to all temperature shocks. Neither the heat or the cold will damage the hob. On the glass work surface the 4 cooking zones are indicated by a circle. The base of the pan should correspond with this circle.

Single cooking zone

The switch has 11 settings, you can also select any setting in between.

Operating control light

Depending on the model and design a control light is situated on either the hob itself or on the switch/control panel of the combi-oven. This light indicates that one or more cooking zones are in use.

Residual heat indication

Once a cooking zone has been switched on and a temperature of approx. 60 °C has been reached a light goes on. This light will burn as long as the zone remains hot. Once the zone has cooled down the light automatically goes off.

Pans

Use the hob for cooking only. A grain of sand can cause a scratch that cannot be removed. Do not slide pans across the hob surface and do not clean vegetables on it (see fig. 1).

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Use pans that are suitable for cooking by electricity. Place only pans with a clean dry base on the hob zones. This will prevent marking by lime-scale or other stains that are difficult to remove.

Do not use pans that are smaller than the cooking zone. This will prevent food spills on the very hot cooking zone. Burnt-on food spills are difficult to remove (see fig. 2).

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Pans which have previously been used on gas hobs are no longer suitable for electric cooking. Make sure that both the base of the pan and the hob are dry. Always use a lid during cooking to minimise the loss of energy.

The 11 settings switch

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Level 11

Bringing all foods and liquids to the boil. Reducing leaf vegetables. Sealing meats. Frying steak, fish and potatoes.

Level 10 - 9

Frying crêpes, French toast. Deep frying.

Level 8 - 7

Frying (Scotch) pancakes.

Level 6 - 5

Frying fish and small cuts of meat. Braising large joints of meat, frying onions.

Level 4 - 3

Simmering vegetables with a cooking time of more than 10 minutes. Braising vegetables. Thawing frozen leaf vegetables.

Level 2 - 1

Making stock, stewing meats. Keeping dishes warm. Simmering small quantities.

Level 0

Simmering food with a cooking time shorter than 10 minutes, once it has first been brought to the boil at a higher setting.

Note

Each cooking zone on the hob is controlled by an 11 settings switch on the switch panel of the oven.

Trouble shooting

If your appliance does not operate as required, check first if you can solve the problem yourself by using the table below. The cause of the problem is often a simple one.

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Cooking zones do not get hot.	The plug is not in the socket.	Put the plug in the socket.
	Defective fuse in the fuse-box.	Change the fuse(s).
Metal-like marks on the ceramic hob.	Incorrect cleaning material used.	Remove with a cleaning material like Stahlfix.Do not slide pans across the ceramic hob.
Scratches on the ceramic hob.	Sliding pans across the hob is the usual cause.	Do not slide pans across the ceramic hob.

Cleaning

Daily

Clean the ceramic hob after use. You can use, for example, a little washing-up liquid in water. Never clean the ceramic hob with an abrasive cleaning material!

Weekly

Special maintenance products for ceramic hobs, such as Collo Profi or Cerafix give the ceramic hob a protective layer. Treat the hob with these products also when obstinate stains have been removed.

Stubborn stains

You can remove burnt-on stains, metal and lime scale stains from the ceramic hob with such special cleaning materials as Jif, Collo Luneta or Stahlfix.

Remove stubborn stains with a glass scraper.

Boiled-over food residues

Remove boiled-over food residues with a glass scraper. Molten plastic and sugar can also be removed with a glass scraper. Do not first allow the hob to cool completely.

Special maintenance products for ceramic hobs (e.g. Collo Luneta) form an antistatic layer on the hob so that it attracts dust less readily.

Installation

Electrical connection

6000W - 230 V - 50 Hz

The power supply to the hob is via the oven or the separate control panel. You can read how to connect the appliances to each other in the installation instructions for these appliances.

Assembly

Fit a wooden plate to protect the hob if the hob is combined with a control panel (see fig. 4).

Please note:

Do not fit a hob next to a cupboard or wall made of flammable material above the worktop. (If there is no alternative then keep to a minimum distance of 40 mm between the outer edge of the hob and this wall.

Keep a distance of at least 650 mm between the hob and any extractor hood to be fitted.)

■ Mark out the cut out (560 x 490 mm) on the worktop (see fig. 5).

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This appliance complies with the CE directives.

• Connect the unit plug to the oven or operating panel.
• Stick the sealing strip supplied (A) onto the underside of the hob (see fig. 6).

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- Place the hob in the cut out and secure the fixing brackets (see fig. 7).

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■ After fitting the hob check that the appliance operates correctly.

Disposal of packaging and appliances

The packaging of the appliance is recyclable. It is made up off:

• cardboard
• polyethylene
• CFC free polystyrene (PS rigid foam)
• polypropylene straps around the box

Please dispose of these materials in a responsible way in accordance with the regulations of your local authority.

Your local authority will also be able to give you information about disposing disused household appliances in a responsible way.

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