Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Hobs
Models E6011-E6014

To the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

To the User
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and
then retain them for future reference.
 CONTENTS

Introduction 3
Advice and recommendations 4
Installation and fastening 5
Electrical connection 6
Description of the cooktop and cooking zone 7
The different function of the hob 8
Maintenance and care 9
After Sales Service 10
Hotpoint Guarantee 11
Key Contacts Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of
the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:

Merloni Elettrodomestici LTD, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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 Introduction

Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been
installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.

The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.

(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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 Advice and recommendations
• This appliance was designed for non-professional, • Certain fundamental rules must be followed when us-
household use. ing electrical appliances. The following are of particular
• Before using the appliance, read the instructions in the importance:
owner’s manual carefully since it contains all the instruc- • do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands,
tions you require to ensure safe installation, use and main- • never use the appliance when barefoot,
tenance. Keep this owner’s manual in a safe place for fu- • never use extensions,
ture reference. • never pull on the power supply cable or the appli-
• When you have removed the packing, check whether ance itself to unplug it from the mains socket,
the appliance is intact. If you have any doubts, contact a • never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric
qualified professional before using the appliance. agents (rain, sun, etc.),
• Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, • do not allow children or persons who are not famil-
polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of children iar with the appliance to use it without supervision.
since these are a source of potential danger. • Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch
• The appliance must be installed by a qualified techni- off the main switch before cleaning or performing any
cian in compliance with the instructions provided by the cleaning or maintenance operations.
manufacturer. • If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the ap-
• The latter denies all responsibility for improper instal- pliance immediately. For any repairs, contact only an au-
lation which may harm persons and animals and damage thorised after-sales service centre and demand original
property. spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may com-
• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guar- promise the safety of the appliance.
anteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in • Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always the power mains when you decide not to use the appli-
ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If ance any longer. Also make all potentially dangerous parts
you have any doubts, call in a qualified technician to check of the appliance safe, above all for children who could
the electrical system thoroughly. play with the appliance.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage • The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and me-
resulting from a system which has not been earthed cor- chanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock
rectly. caused by a sharp object, such as a tool for example.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the tech- In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and
nical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate contact an authorised after-sales service centre to
correspond with those of the mains electrical system. have it repaired.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and of • Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least
the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from
the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. If in placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone
doubt, contact a qualified professional. while still hot.
• This appliance must only be used for the purpose for • Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or
which it was expressly designed. Any other use (such as plastic items have been placed on the hob surface.
heating a room for example) is considered to be improper • Do not go near the heating zones when these are still
and consequently dangerous. hot.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage • If you use small electric appliances near the hob, make
resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance. sure their power supply cable does not come into contact
with the hot parts of the hob.
• Make sure all pan handles are always pointing inwards
towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental
spills.

First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe these
off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasive cleaner. During the first few hours of use, you may detect
a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly.

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 Installation and fastening
The following instructions are intended for a qualified fitter Fastening
to guide him/her along the installation, adjustment and tech- Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ce-
nical maintenance procedures as correctly as possible and ramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface.
in full compliance with the applicable norms in force. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the
Important : unplug the hob before all operations. characteristics of the hob and compromise its perform-
ance.
Installation The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see dia-
• This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cut- gram).
ting out the corresponding slot. It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all
• The worktop must be made with a material designed times.
to withstand a temperature of approximately 100°C. Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all
• The hob should be positioned at least 40 mm (for along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter
mod:KBM 6011DH - KBM 6001 H the hob should be adheres fully to the worktop.
positioned at least 55 mm) away from the back wall or
any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY
ventilation and to prevent the surfaces around the ap-
pliance from overheating.
• If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the FRONT OF HOB
latter must be fitted with a cooling fan.
• Try to avoid installing the hob on top of a dishwasher; KITCHEN

30
WORKTOP

40
if this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating el-
ement between the two appliances.

574
10
48

4
50 Distance to
keep between the HOB FROM BELOW
cut-out slot and
the cabinet
1
/-
56
0+ 0+
/- 1 49

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 Electrical connection
• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently
Voltage Fuses
earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical Electrical connections
Frequency Sections
safety. Always ensure that this vital safety measure has
been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified 1 2 3 4 5 25 A*
230V-1+N~50 Hz
2.5 mm²
technician to check the electrical system thoroughly. L N

• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for dam- * Application of the simultaneity coefficient in accordance with
age resulting from a system which has not been IEC 60335-2-6 norm
earthed correctly.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the
technical characteristics featured on the appliance data In the event of an incorrect connection:
plate correspond with those of the mains electrical sys- • if your appliance does not work,
tem. • check the position of the wires in the terminal board,
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and • check that all screws are tight,
of the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power • check the positioning of the jumpers.
of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate.
If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply

before all operations. This appliance conforms with the following European
Community Directives:
You may connect your hob to the electrical system in two - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent
different ways: amendments;
• by means of a junction box: if the appliance is - 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
connected permanently to the mains, an omnipolar compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a mini- - 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments;
mum contact opening of 3 mm should be installed.
Warning: If the hob is fitted above a built-in oven, the hob
• by means of a socket conforming to the regulations
and the oven must be connected to the mains separately for
in force in the country where the appliance is fitted. It
safety reasons and to simplify operations when it is necessary
should be accessible whenever necessary; do not use
to pull the oven out for some reason.
adaptors, multiple plugs or extensions.

Important
After connecting the appliance to the flexible cable, tighten
all the screws on the terminal board. Make sure jumpers
are installed according to the type of mains system as
indicated in the table.
For example: line 1 in the table
4
2

5
1

Jumper Phase Neutral Earth

(brown) (blue) (green/yellow)

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 description

HOBS E6014X E6011X

Power Diameter Power Diameter
Cooking zones
(in W) (in mm) (in W) (in mm)
Back left RD 750/2300 210 H 2500 230
Front left R 1200 140 R 1200 140
Back right R 1400 160 R 1400 160
Front right R 1800 180 H 700/1700 180
Overall power 6700 6800
H = halogen, R = simple radiant, RD = dual radiant

Description of the cooktop and cooking zone

A Cooking areas
B “ON” indicator light
C Control Knobs
Su
pe
rP
ow
er

D Residual heat indicator light A

A

12
0
1
B
11 2

10 3

9 4

8 5

7 6

0
12 1
11 2

10 3

9 4

8 5

A C
7 6

0
12 1
11 2

D A 10

8
3

7 6

0
12 1
11 2

10 3

9 4

8 5

7 6

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 The different functions of the hob
Description of the heating elements The control knobs
The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to regu-
in colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been turned late the temperature at any time from a minimum of 1 to a
on. maximum of 12. The table 1 provides information on the
Combined halogen and electrical heating elements. settings indicated on the knobs and the corresponding,
The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up recommended uses.
of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element. This The “ ON” indicator light (B)
combination provides ideal heat distribution across the This light comes on when one of the heating elements has
entire surface of the cooking area without compromising been turned on.
the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main character- Residual heat indicator light (D)
istic of halogen lamps is that they produce an instantane- This light indicates that the temperature of one or more
ous emission of a large quantity of light and heat, which cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the elements
means: have been turned off. Some models come equipped with
• a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas four such indicator lights, one for each of the four cooking
burners; areas.
• an equally rapid elimination of the heat source.
Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their opera-
tion is similar to that of other heating elements. Please
refer to the table 1.
Table 1

Pos Cooking zone setting

0 off
1 to melt butter or chocolate
2
to heat liquids
3
4
for creams and sauces
5
6
stews - blanquette - desserts
7
8
pasta - rice
9
10
steak - fish - omelette
11
12 fried food

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 Maintenance and care

Advice on using your appliance Hob care

To get the best from your hob, it is vital that you follow a The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is
few fundamental rules during cooking and when prepar- smooth and poreless and it is also resistant to thermal
ing food. shocks and to mechanical shocks under normal condi-
• Use pans with a flat bottom so they adhere fully to the tions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we
heating zone. recommend you care for your hob as follows:
• for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp
sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels.
• If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner
suitable for vitroceramic glass, rinse off and dry thor-
oughly.
• Always use pans whose diameter covers the cooking • food residue and dirt can be removed using a spe-
cial scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait
zone fully so that all the available heat can be used.
for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations.
For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool
pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy
water.
• When the hob is clean, you can apply a special
• Make sure the pan base is always clean and dry, to product for the care and protection of the same: this
type of product leaves an invisible film on the surface
guarantee good contact and long life for the cooking
of the hob to protect the same against any spills and
zones and pans alike.
boiled-over food. It is best if you do this when the hob
• Avoid using pans used normally on gas burners. The
is lukewarm or cold.
concentration of heat on gas burners can warp the • Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean wa-
bottom of the pan, consequently you would never obtain ter and dry it thoroughly: otherwise the cleaning prod-
the desired result when using the pan on the glass ucts could become encrusted onto the hob during sub-
ceramic hob. sequent cooking.
• Never leave a cooking zone on without a pan on it as
the maximum heat level would be reached very quickly, Recommendations
which could damage the heating elements. • Never use abrasive or corrosive substances,
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens, stain
mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a removers or rust removers, scouring powders and abra-
shock caused by a sharp object. In this case, unplug sive sponges: even the delicate ones could scratch the
the appliance immediately and contact an authorised hob surface irreversibly.
after-sales service centre to have it repaired. • We recommend you keep all items which could melt
away from the hob, such as plastic utensils, sugar
Always keep your hob clean. Before proceeding with main- or products with a high sugar content. Should liq-
tenance operations, check that all the cooking zones are uid boil over onto the hob surface, remove it immedi-
turned off and have cooled down completely. ately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade
scraper, in order to avoid damaging the surface.
Stainless steel frame (only on some models) • Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not
Stainless steel can stain as an effect of enduring contact place items on the hob when the same is not in use.
with limescale in water or as an effect of highly aggres- Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids,
sive detergents (containing phosphorus). We recommend saucepans or dishcloths on it, for example), nor as a
you rinse and dry it thoroughly after maintenance. It is chopping board.
preferable to remove any water spills immediately. • Never leave aluminium wrappers, aluminium foil and
plastic cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure clean-
ers to clean your appliance.
• Do not place metal items on the hob (such as knives,
spoons, lids, etc.).
• Never heat up unopened tins: they could burst.

The guarantee does not cover damage to the hob caused

by incorrect use.

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 After Sales Service
"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a
Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer"

As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts
and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free
replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint
engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales
service options:

Repair Service and Information Help Desk

UK: 08709 066066
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance

Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white
goods repair service in the UK with over 1000 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a
parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with
help and advice.
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.

Extended Warranties
UK: 08709 088 088
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover
plans to give you total peace of mind.
l Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period
of cover.
l Kitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8
years old.

Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077

www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836

A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all
available on our web-site at:

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

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 Guarantee
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"

We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have
purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service
or visit our web-site at www.hotpointservice.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an
engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your
machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.

All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free
replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker
hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.

Guarantee terms and conditions

Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the
following provisions that your appliance:
l Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.
l Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not for
commercial or trade use).
l Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance
rating plate.
l Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our
own service engineers.

For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70
or visit: www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged
into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.

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 Key Contacts

After Sales Service

Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in
both the appliances and services we offer.

Repair Service and Information Desk

UK: 08709 066 066
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8:30 to 5:30 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the following information:

Model number:

Serial number:

Extended Warranties
UK: 08709 088 088
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts and Accessories

UK: 08709 077 077
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)
www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836

Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

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