Russell Hobbs RH77IH501B, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Model number s RH77IH501B Electric Induction Hob Instruction Manual IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at mda russellhobbs com ...

Page 2: ...3 5 Product Overview 6 Positioning 7 8 Installation 9 10 Induction Introduction 11 Pans Energy Saving 12 13 Usage 14 31 Cleaning Maintenance 32 34 Trouble shooting 35 Fault codes 36 Guarantee 37 Technical specification 38 Notes 39 ...

Page 3: ...o do so will invalidate your guarantee liability claims and could lead to criminal prosecution Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If the supply lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person using the correct lead available from 0345 208 8750 Packaging material is dangerous to children Never allow children to play with packaging material Che...

Page 4: ...put out burning oil or fat switch off the appliance Extinguish flames carefully using a lid fire blanket or something similar Operating several cooking zones at the same time gives rise to a great deal of heat The accessible parts become very hot when in operation Never touch hot parts Keep children at a safe distance Do not use covers These can cause accidents due to overheating catching fire or ...

Page 5: ...ver use strong and abrasive cleaning agents as they will cause surface damage In the event of a malfunction turn off the appliance s electricity supply For repairs call customer services This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards However persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants such as insulin pumps must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer befor...

Page 6: ...ndicator control 4 Zone indicator controls power level indicator 5 Power level controls 6 Boost function control child lock control ON OFF button 7 2 x Brackets 8 2 x Screws Unit Spare Parts If any of the above parts are missing please contact the customer service team on 0345 208 8750 or visit mda russellhobbs com B C D 2 A 5 3 6 ...

Page 7: ...lectrician Failure to do so will invalidate your guarantee liability claims and could lead to criminal prosecution The edges of the hob must be a minimum of 50mm from a side or rear wall The highest point of the hob must be a minimum of 760mm from the underside of any surface directly above it The highest point of the hob must be a minimum of 400mm from the underside of any surface either side of ...

Page 8: ...een the underside of the appliance and any surface below it Note Select heat resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the appliance To install a hob above an oven the oven must have forced ventilation Check the dimensions of the oven when being installed with the hob 8 ...

Page 9: ...dequate distance of the hob after it has been installed 2 Cut out the aperture that measure 744mm by 494mm deep in accordance with the positioning instructions detailed on the previous page 3 Carefully and gently lower the hob into the aperture hole that you have cut out 4 Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing the 2 brackets on to the underside of hob after installation 5 The brackets positi...

Page 10: ...t and a fused switch they must be installed by a qualified electrician before the hob is connected An isolator switch must be easily accessible once the hob has been installed Do not use adaptors multiple sockets and or extension leads A circuit breaker with a contact opening of at least 3 mm rated 32A and delayed functioning type must be installed inside the supply circuit During installation ple...

Page 11: ...induction If you do not have a magnet then you can put some water in the pan you want to check if the symbol does not flash in the cooking zone indicator and the water is heating the pan is suitable If your current cookware isn t suitable then when purchasing new cookware you must ensure the packaging says they are compatible with induction hobs or that they pass the magnetic test detailed above P...

Page 12: ...have a magnet Put some water in the pan you want to check Follow the steps under To start cooking If does not flash in the display and the water is heating the pan is suitable Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable pure stainless steel aluminium or copper without a magnetic base glass wood porcelain ceramic and earthenware The following advice is to prevent damage to pans and h...

Page 13: ...p over Only use pans with a thick flat bottom Do not use large pans on zones near the controls as they may be damaged by the high temperatures Always place pans centrally over the burners not to one side Do not slide or they may scratch the glass Always lift pans off the hob Do not use excessive weight or strike the hob with heavy objects Be careful when handling pans when they are on the hob or h...

Page 14: ...lection controls and to the left of the cooking zone controls is the timer indicator The function of each touch control and the meaning of each icon is explained below 14 1 Cooking zone selection controls and power level indicator 2 Power level adjustment down and up Minimum power level 0 Maximum power level 9 3 Boost function 4 Child lock 5 Power on off 6 Timer indicator control 6 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 15: ...m Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate Indicators Cooking zone indicators The cooking zone indicators are next to the cooking zone controls The indicator will show the power level of the zone if a zone has any residual heat after operation and if it is being used with the timer Timer indicator The timer indicator is located to the left of the power level controls It...

Page 16: ...ooking Experiment with the hob to find the settings that best suit you 16 Heat setting Suitability 1 2 Delicate warming for small amounts of food Melting chocolate butter and foods that burn quickly Gentle simmering Slow warming 3 4 Reheating Rapid simmering Cooking rice 5 6 Pancakes 7 8 Sautéing Cooking pasta 9 Stir frying Searing Bringing soup to the boil Boiling water ...

Page 17: ... therefore ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated either keep the natural ventilation apertures open or install a ventilation system extractor hood If using the appliance intensively for prolonged periods you may require additional ventilation e g by opening a window or more effective ventilation e g by increasing the hob s ventilation if possible 1 Turn on the appliance at the circuit the app...

Page 18: ... cooking zone again and select the power level you require If a cooking zone and power level is not selected within 1 minute of powering on the hob the hob will automatically switch off If this happens then you will need to start again from step 2 Note If a cooking zone indicator flashes with the symbol this means i You have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone ii The pan you re using is n...

Page 19: ... power dd control and turn the hob off completely 9 The H symbol will be shown on the indicator of the cooking zone that have just been used to show that there is residual heat on that cooking zone The H symbol will stay lit until the cooking zone has cooled down sufficiently It can also be used as an energy saving function if you want to heat an additional pan or keep the contents of a pan warm u...

Page 20: ... flash 3 Touch the Boost control the cooking zone indicator will show a b and the power of the cooking zone will be set to its maximum level for 5 minutes before reverting back to its original setting 4 To deactivate the Boost function touch the cooking zone that the Boost function is applied to on the cooking zone selection control 5 Touch the control and the Boost function will be cancelled the ...

Page 21: ...ock the controls to prevent unintended use for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on To lock the controls touch the child lock control the timer indicator will show Lo Note When the controls are locked all the controls except the Power on off control are disabled If the hob is turned off when the controls have been locked you will have to unlock the controls when the hob is po...

Page 22: ...use the minute minder the hob must be working so at least 1 cooking zone is working If you re not selecting any cooking zone the hob will automatically switch off after 1 minute 1 Select a cooking zone and select the required power level that is required Then wait at least 5 seconds before moving to step 2 2 Touch the timer controls indicator 10 will show on the timer display and the 0 will start ...

Page 23: ...l show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds 6 When the time has counted down the hob will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show Please note if you want to change the time after the timer is set you have to cancel the timer function and start from step 1 7 If you want to cancel the timer at any point you can do this by touching the power control The ti...

Page 24: ...indicator of the zone you have selected will flash 2 Use the power level controls to select the required power this will be shown on the cooking zone indicator of the cooking zone that is being used 3 Touch the timer controls indicator within 5 seconds if it is touched after 5 seconds the timer will not be set the minute minder will be set 10 will show on the indicator and the 0 will flash 4 Set t...

Page 25: ...w the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds 8 When the time has counted down the hob will beep once the timer indicator will show and the cooking zone will turn off Please note if you want to change the time after the timer is set you have to cancel the timer function and start from step 1 9 If you want to cancel the timer at any point you can do this by touching the powe...

Page 26: ... minute display shows the time of the lowest time that has been set Touch the cooking zone that has a timer set on cooking zone selection control the corresponding timer will be shown in the timer indicator 2 Once the countdown timer expires the corresponding zone will switch off Then it will show the new min timer and the dot of corresponding zone will be lit 26 ...

Page 27: ...the timer 1 Touching the heating zone selection control that you want to cancel the timer 2 Touching the timer control the indicator flash 3 Touch the slider control to set the timer to 00 the timer is cancelled 27 ...

Page 28: ...onitor the temperature inside the induction hob If an excessive temperature is detected then the hob will stop operation automatically and switch itself off Auto shutdown Another safety feature of the hob is an auto shutdown this occurs if you ever forget to switch off a cooking zone and certain time has passed The shutdown times are shown in the table below Cooking zone wattages and sizes 28 Powe...

Page 29: ...ating and keeping things hot cooked and pre cooked dishes Escalopes steaks omelettes frying Rice white sauce and ragout Steaming fish vegetables 1200W 1500W max Steamed potatoes fresh vegetables stews pasta etc Reheating and keeping things hot pre cooked dishes and delicate casseroles Casseroles rice pudding and caramels Defrosting and slow cooking vegetables fruits and frozen products Melting but...

Page 30: ...uces below boiling point Some tasks including cooking rice by the absorption method may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended Searing steak 1 Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking 2 Heat up a heavy based frying pan 3 Brush both sides of the steak with oil Drizzle a small amount of oil into the...

Page 31: ...tities cook the food in several smaller batches 3 Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil 4 Cook any meat first put it aside and keep warm 5 Stir fry the vegetables When they are hot but still crisp turn the cooking zone to a lower setting return the meat to the pan and add your sauce 6 Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through 7 Serve immediately 31 ...

Page 32: ...ning agents with a high concentration of alcohol Hard scouring pads or sponges High pressure cleaners or steam cleaners After each use clean the surface of each zone once they have cooled down If any residue is left baked on food drops of grease etc however little it will become stuck to the surface and more difficult to remove later Always clean off any liquid as soon as it is spilt you will save...

Page 33: ...e cooktop off at the wall 2 Hold the blade or utensil at a 30 angle and scrape the soiling or spill to a cool area of the cooktop 3 Clean the soiling or spill up with a dish cloth or paper towel 4 Follow steps 2 to 4 for Everyday soiling on glass above Remove stains left by boil overs melts and sugary food as soon as possible If left to cool on the glass they may be difficult to remove or even per...

Page 34: ...lay area or the surround This may cause damage Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause discolouration and or stains Spillages can cause discolouration if not removed cleaned immediately Dragging or scraping pans across the hob can ca...

Page 35: ...orking Controls aren t working The child lock control lock is operational Unlock the child lock control lock Scratches discolouration or blistering Sliding or dragging pans may scratch the glass Always lift pans off the hob Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic Replace cookware Spillages can cause discolouration Remove clean all spillages immediately Sugar can cause the surface to blister Re...

Page 36: ...perature of IGBT Wait for the temperature of IGBT return to normal Touch ON OFF button to restart unit Check whether the fan runs smoothly if not then contact customer services E6 High temperature of IGBT No Auto Recovery F3 F6 Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure Contact customer services F4 F7 Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure F5 F8 Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure F9 FA Tempe...

Page 37: ...etion of Product Care The following conditions apply Product Care will require a valid proof of purchase at the point of replacement or refund The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use This guarantee does...

Page 38: ...38 Technical Specification Model number RH77IH501B Rated Voltage 220V 240V 50Hz External Dimensions HxWxD 60mm x 770mm x 520mm ...

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