Rangemaster RC77
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1. Never leave the hotplate unattended at high heat settings Pans boiling over can cause smoking and greasy spills may catch on fire Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent fat overheating beyond the smoking point A Never leave a chip pan unattended Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Deep fry pans should be only one third full of fat Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spill over when food is added If you use a combination of oils or fats in frying stir them together before heating or as the fats melt Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Carefully watch for spills or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Do not use water on grease fires and never pick up a flaming pan Turn off the controls and then smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid or baking tray If available use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Take care that no water seeps into the appliance Hob Care Never cook directly on the hob surface Do not use the hob surface as a cutting board Do not leave utensils foodstuffs or combustible items on the hob when it is not is use e g tea towels frying pans cont2. cleaning or carrying out any maintenance work unless specified otherwise in this guide Ventilation Using a cooking appliance will result in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Make that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a powered cooker hood that vents outside If you have several cooking zones on or use the hob for a long time open a window or turn on an extractor fan Personal Safety A Accessible parts will become hot during use and will retain heat even after you have stopped cooking Keep babies and children away from the hob and never wear loose fitting or hanging clothes while the appliance is in use When not in use make sure that the hob is switched OFF Always keep combustible materials e g curtains and flammable liquids a safe distance away from your hob Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the hob while itis on gt gt PP Use dry oven gloves when applicable using damp gloves might result in steam burns when you touch a hot surface Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a glove it might catch fire if brought into contact with a hot surface A Never operate the hob with wet hands A Never heat unopened food containers Pressure build up may make the containers burst and cause injury A Do not use unstable saucepans Always ensure that you position the handles away from the edge of the hotplate
3. cooking temperature the power level will reduce automatically to the preset level To activate the preheat function Select the required cooking zone a red dot will show on the relevant display Press the key to bring the element up to full power Press the key to activate the auto function as indicated by the A Use the key to set the preset power level Fig 2 10 When the alternates with the selected power setting the preheat function is in operation Zone timer indicator light on Fig 2 13 Child lock indicator light on To adjust the preheat power level Select the cooking zone make sure the dot is illuminated and then press the key to increase the power level Pressing the key after the preheat is underway will interrupt the operation switching off the preheat and leaving the cooking zone operating at one power level lower Timer Function The timer has two settings Zone timer Minute timer Zone timer This allows one of the cooking zones to be set to cook up to a maximum of 99 minutes at a set power level At the end of the cooking time an alarm will sound and the zone will turn off automatically Activating the timer Select the required cooking zone and then using the and keys set the desired cooking
4. key has a repeat function holding the key pressed down will reduce the power setting by one level every 0 3 seconds To shutdown a cooking zone Make sure the required cooking zone has been selected as indicated by the red dot in the display Reduce the power to 0 After three seconds have elapsed the element will switch off automatically Rapid shutdown To switch off a selected zone press the and keys simultaneously this will immediately switch off that zone Note After a zone has been switched off an H may appear in the display This is a residual heat indicator that shows that the cooking zone temperature is above 60 C and may still cause burns Once the temperature has dropped to below 60 C the H will go out To switch off all cooking zones All of the cooking zones can be immediately switched off by pressing the On Off key Any hot zones that were in use will show an in the display Fig 2 8 Activating the Dual Elements Select the required cooking zone a red dot will show on the relevant display Set the required power level and then press the Dual Zone key Fig 2 9 The dual element selected will activate and an indicator will illuminate in the zone display The Dual Zone key will toggle the zones on and off Preheat Function This function allows for rapid heating up of the element to bring the selected cooking zone up to temperature Once the zone is at the required
5. result of cleaning 10 INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe you have finished 7 Installation Dear Installer You will also need the following tools Before you start your installation please complete the details 1 Electric drill BELOW 2 Jigsaw 3 Steel tape measure Should your customer have a problem relating to your Cross head screwdriver installation they will be able to contact you easily 5 Pencil 6 Sharp knife Installer s Name Checking the parts Ceramic hob Fixing brackets and screws 4 off Seal Installer s Company Check that the appliance is in a good condition after having removed the packaging In case of doubt do not use the appliance and contact the retailer Never leave the packaging materials cardboard plastic bags polystyrene foam etc within children s reach since they could become potential sources of danger Installer s Telephone number Appliance Serial Number Safety Requirements The hob must be installed in a well ventilated space in accordance with the section entitled Electrical Connection Read these instructions before installing or using the appliance Provision of Ventilation All rooms require a window that can be opened or equivalent while some rooms require a permanent vent in addition to the window Location of the Hob The hob may be installed in a kitchen kitchen diner but NOT in a room containing a bath or
6. service please call 0845 6035312 For general enquiries please call 0870 7895107 16 17 CE RANGEMaster Clarence Street Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 2AD England Tel 44 0 1926 457400 Fax 44 0 1926 450526 E mail consumers rangemaster co uk www rangemaster co uk www rangemaster co uk
7. shower This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only Use for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability claim This appliance should not be installed in a boat or caravan The hob must be installed in accordance with the relevant Building regulations and IEE regulations You will need the following equipment to complete the hob installation satisfactorily Multimeter for electrical tests 11 INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe when you have finished Positioning the Hob The hob should be fitted into a work surface which is at least 600mm deep In position the hob has a maximum thickness of 5mm from the top of the work surface and an overall thickness of 45mm 65mm max depth including the connection block The cut out dimensions are shown in Fig 5 1 and the minimum clearances in Fig 5 2 Note If installing the hob over a standard cabinet you may have to remove part of the cabinet panels to allow the unit to fit correctly Cut outs in cabinet sides to allow hob to sit across It is recommended that the hob be installed in a worktop with a 7 minimum thickness of 40mm If installing a built in oven directly under the hob then there should be a minimum air gap of 20mm between the oven and the bottom of the hob Failure to maintain a suitable clearance may impair the performance of the hob The minimum recommended distances from the hob to nearby surfaces are sho
8. uk Regular cleaning is recommended For easier cleaning wipe away any spillages immediately Hotplate Burners The burner heads and caps can be removed for cleaning Make sure they are absolutely dry before replacing them The single ring burners When refitting the burner head ensure that the notch and opening lines up with the electrode in the base Fig 3 1 Check that the burner head is level and that the cap is fitted centrally on the burner head The triple ring burner The triple ring burner can also be taken apart for cleaning Fig 3 2 When reassembling the burner turn over the burner head and note the shape of the central boss Fig 3 3 Rotate the burner head until the central boss matches the shape of the burner base Turn the head over and place it on the burner base Fit the 2 burner caps making sure that they are seated properly Cleaning Table Finish Recommended Refer to the cleaning tables Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 for Hii cleaning method details on cleaning the hob Hotplate top Stainless steelor Hot soapy water and a soft cloth The cleaners listed are available from supermarkets or glass remove stubborn stains gently electrical retailers For enamelled surfaces use a cleaner with a nylon scourer that is approved fro use on vitreous enamel The Vitreous Enamel Association has a list of approved suppliers Contact them via their website www ive org uk or telephone 01527 893031 Burnercaps
9. If a cooking zone is hot when the automatic shutdown operates then an H will show in the relevant display Automatic Safety Shutdown If any of the cooking zones has been left on by mistake the safety shutdown control will switch them off automatically after the time limit shown in the table is reached Table 2 1 10 hours 5 hours 5 hours 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours OLA I NID HH AR W N 1 hour Table 2 1 3 Cleaning Your Hob A Inner burner cap B Outer burner cap C Burner head D Burner base A Burner head view from bottom B Burner base Essential information Allow the cooker to cool and then isolate the electricity supply before carrying out any thorough cleaning A Never use paint solvents washing soda caustic cleaners biological powders bleach chlorine based bleach cleaners coarse abrasives or salt Do not mix different cleaning products they may react together with hazardous results All parts of the hob can be cleaned with hot soapy water but take care that no surplus water seeps into the appliance Remember to switch on the electricity supply before re using the cooker We have developed a range of cleaning products that give maximum performance without damaging the hob surfaces More information is available through the Cookware Collection brochure supplied with your cooker and our website www rangemaster co
10. RC77 Ceramic Hob User Guide Installation amp Service Instructions Rangemaster U109916 04 Contents Before You Start 2 Ceramic Hob Overview 3 3 Cleaning Your Hob 8 4 Troubleshooting 9 5 Installation 10 6 Circuit Diagram 13 7 Technical Data 14 8 Warranty After Sales Service 15 1 Before You Start Thank you for buying a Rangemaster hob It should give you many years trouble free cooking if installed and operated correctly It is important that you read this section before you start particularly if you have not used a ceramic hob before A This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only Using it for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability claim In particular the oven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen besides invalidating claims this wastes fuel and may overheat the control knobs Installation and Maintenance In the UK the electrical installation should be in accordance with BS 7671 Otherwise all installations must be in accordance with the relevant instructions in this booklet with the relevant national and local regulations and with the local electricity supply companies requirements Make sure that the hob is wired in and switched on Only a qualified service engineer should service the hob and only approved spare parts should be used Always allow the hob to cool and then switch it off at the mains before
11. _ Enamel Pan supports Enamel coated Cif cream cleaner and a nylon cast iron scourer dishwasher Cif cream cleaner and a nylon scourer dishwasher Burner heads Aluminium Cif cream cleaner or similar with a soft cloth Take care not to be too vigorous Table 3 1 Cleaning the hotplate Finish Recommended cleaning method Control panel Stainless steel or Damp soft cloth Do not use glass abrasive cleaners on the lettering Control knobs Plastic and brushed Damp soft cloth aluminium Table 3 2 Cleaning outside the hotplate 4 Troubleshooting If there is an installation problem and I don t get my original installer to come back to fix it who pays You do Service organisations will charge for their call outs if they are correcting work carried out by your original installer Therefore it s in your own interest to keep track of this installer so that you can contact them as required A crack has appeared in the hob surface Isolate the hob immediately from the power supply and arrange for its repair Do not use the hob until it has been repaired The hob is scratched Always use the cleaning methods recommended in this guide Make sure that pan bottoms are smooth and clean Marks from aluminium and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water and food can be removed with a cleaning cream However tiny scratches that are not removable will become less visible in time as a
12. aining oil Do not place plastic or aluminium foil or plastic containers on the hob Do not leave the hob zones switched on unless being used for cooking Never allow anyone to climb or stand on the hob Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the hob Although the ceramic surface is very strong a sharp blow or sharp falling object e g a salt cellar might cause the surface to crack or break Should a crack appear in the surface disconnect the appliance immediately from the supply and arrange for its repair Always LIFT pans off the hob Sliding pans may cause marks and scratches Always turn the control to the OFF position before removing a pan Do not place anything between the base of the pan and the hob surface e g asbestos mats aluminium foil Wok stand Care should be taken that no water seeps into the appliance Avoid heating an empty pan Doing so may damage both the hob and pan Do not use abrasive cleaners pads oven aerosols pads or stain removers on the surface We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the residual heat indicator has gone out Sugar spills are the exception to this see Cleaning your Hob After cleaning use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove any cleaning cream residue Cleaning The ceramic surface should be washed after use in order to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty In the interests of hygiene and safety the hob s
13. complete your contact details in the front of this section Please inform the user how to operate the hob and hand over the instruction pack Thank you 13 6 Circuit Diagram Version JK IF br HL ed Blue Brown Black Orange Red Violet White Yellow Green yellow Grey 14 7 Technical Data INSTALLER Please leave these instructions with the user DATA BADGE LOCATION Base of the hob COUNTRY OF DESTINATION GB IE Dimensions Overall 45mm Above worktop 5mm 65mm including connection box Below worktop 40mm Overall width 770mm see Positioning of the hob Overall depth 510mm Space for fixing See Positioning of the hob Minimum space above hotplate 600mm Connections 220 240V 50Hz Ratings Maximum electric load at 230V 50Hz 5 8kW C Dual zone element oval A 1 2kW Single zone 1 4kW Dual zone 2kW B Dual zone element D Diameter 1 2kW Inner zone 0 7kW Outer zone 2 2kW 15 8 Warranty After Sales Service If consultation or technical assistance is needed please provide the local authorised service agent with the purchase invoice and the product code serial number The 2 years free maintenance for the operation of the appliance started from the date of purchase of this product Any cosmetic damage to the appliance must be reported within 90 days of delivery For in warranty
14. he right way up and position it in the worktop cut out Secure the hob to the worktop using the brackets supplied The positioning of the bracket and sleeve is dependent on the thickness of the worktop as shown in Fig 5 4 Note Slide the optional sleeve onto the bracket if fitting to thin work surfaces 12 INSTALLATION Check the appliance is electrically safe you have finished Locate the bracket to the slot on the hob base and then tighten the retaining screw until it is locked to the worktop Electrical Connections Worktop This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician to comply with the relevant Institute of Electrical Engineers 1 E E regulations and also the local electricity supply company requirements A WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Note All external wiring must comply with the IEE Retaining screw Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings Connection to the electrical supply can be made with either a plug and socket or be permanently wired via a double pole switch If a replacement cable is fitted it must be 250V high Worktop temperature PVC 85 C 6mm minimum conductor size Connect the hob up as shown Fig 5 5 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Retaining Blue Neutral screw Brown Live Hob Check Check each cooking zone in turn Customer Care Please
15. hould be kept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other foodstuffs could result in a fire Clean only the parts listed in this guide Clean with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface 2 Hob Overview A Diameter 145mm 1 2kW B Dual zone element Inner zone 120mm diameter 0 7kW Outer zone 210mm diameter 2 2kW Touch sensitive control panel The ceramic hob comprises of four cooking zones containing heating elements with different ratings and diameters Fig 2 1 each with a residual heat indicator One of the cooking zones has a circular dual element and another incorporates an oval dual element Each zone is controlled via the touch sensitive controls with an audible signal when operated The Hob Use only pans that are suitable for ceramic hobs We recommend stainless steel and enamelled steel pans as pots and pans with copper or aluminium bases leave traces on the hob that are difficult to remove Glass ceramic cookware is not suitable because of its poor conductivity The kind of pan you use and the quantity of food affects the setting required Higher settings are required for larger quantities of food Pots and pans should have thick smooth flat bottoms Fig 2 2 This ensures the maximum heat transfer from the hob to the pan making cooking quick and energy efficien
16. t Never use a round bottomed wok even with a stand The very best pans have bases that are very slightly curved up when cold Fig 2 3 If you hold a ruler across the bottom you will see a small gap in the middle When they heat up the metal expands and lies flat on the cooking surface Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to prevent any residue burning onto the hob panel This also helps prevent scratches and deposits Always use pans that are the same size as or slightly larger than the areas marked on the hob top Fig 2 4 Using smaller pans wastes heat and any spillage will be burnt on Fig 2 1 C Dual zone element oval Single zone diameter 170mm 1 4kW Dual zone 170mm x 265mm 2kW D Diameter 145mm 1 2kW Power ON Power OFF Cooking zone Zone digital displays 4 off including zone selector light Dual element indicator lights 2 off Dual element selector key key 7 key 11 Key lock 8 Timer key 12 Key lock indicator light 9 Timer digital display 10 Timer indicator lights 4 off Using a lid will help the contents boil more quickly Always take care before touching the surface even when the hob is turned off It may be hotter than you think Residual heat indicator After use a cooking zone will remain hot for a while as heat dissipates When a cooking zone is s
17. temperature Press the timer key the timer display will illuminate with 00 flashing Fig 2 11 Set the required cooking duration by pressing the timer key to increase the cooking time and the key to reduce the cooking time Note When the 00 is flashing pressing the key will set the timer to 60 minutes The timer will activate automatically within a few seconds and an indicator light will appear in the timer display corresponding the activated zone Fig 2 12 Changing a previously set cooking time Select the cooking zone a red dot will show in the display Press the timer key once then press the key to increase or the key to reduce the cooking time Interrupting the timer Select the required cooking zone the red dot will light up in the display Press the timer key and using the key reduce the cooking time to 00 This will switch off the timer but leave the cooking zone on until manually deactivated Pressing the and keys simultaneously will rapidly set the timer to 00 Turning off the timer alarm At the end of the cooking time the hob will beep steadily for 2 minutes Press any key to stop the alarm Minute timer The timer can also be used as a simple minute timer up toa maximum of 99 minutes Setting the timer Make sure that none of the cooking zones has been selected press the relevant key to deselect the cooking zone the dot in
18. the zone display will go out Press the timer key and then using the and keys set the required time Turning off the timer alarm At the end of the cooking time the hob will beep steadily for 2 minutes Press any key to stop the alarm Deactivating the timer Make sure that none of the cooking zones has been selected Press the timer and keys simultaneously The timer display will return to 00 Child Lock Function This allows the control panel to be locked to prevent any accidental use Activating the child lock IMPORTANT Make sure that all cooking zones are switched off before operating the child lock If the lock is operated when any cooking zones are active they will remain on They can be switched off by turning the hob off Press the child lock key The hob will beep and the lock indicator will light Fig 2 13 The hob is now locked The child lock will remain on until it is unlocked This includes switching the hob on and off Note If a cooking zone is hot when locked then H will show in the relevant display Deactivating the child lock Press the child lock key the lock indicator will go out The hob is now unlocked Automatic Shutdown If the touch controls are continuously activated for longer than 10 seconds such as if wet cloth is left on the controls then the hob will shut down automatically The hob will beep as long as the touch controls are activated Note
19. witched off the residual heat indicator symbol H will appear in the display This shows that the cooking zone temperature is above 60 C and may still cause burns Once the temperature has dropped to below 60 C the H will go out The Control Panel The control panel consists of touch controls to operate the 4 cooking zones the dual elements the timer and child lock features Fig 2 5 Operating the Hob To switch on the hob press the On Off key for about 2 seconds Each of the cooking zone digital displays will illuminate showing 0 and a flashing dot Fig 2 6 Note If further hob functions are not activated within 20 seconds it will automatically shut down To activate a cooking zone Select the required cooking zone by pressing the key on the appropriate control A red dot will illuminate on the selected display to indicate that the zone has been selected Fig 2 7 Note that only one cooking zone can be selected at any one time Note The control keys will toggle the zone selection on and off To increase the power level press the key up toa maximum of 9 Note The keys have a repeat function holding the key pressed down will increase the power setting by one level every 0 3 seconds To reduce the power to a cooking zone select the required zone as indicated by the red dot in the display Press the key to reduce the power required Note The
20. wn in Fig 5 3 Any hob hood should be installed in accordance with the hood manufacturer s instructions Fig 5 2 l Surfaces of furniture and walls at the sides and rear of the hob a 600mm min should be heat splash and steam resistant Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat damage and discolouration We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by normal use of the hob to any material that de laminates or discolours at temperatures less than 65 C above room temperature T 55mm min For safety reasons curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the hob Fixing the Hob The hob must be sealed to the work surface to prevent liquid from entering into the cabinet A tape seal is supplied with the hob Carefully follow these instructions to correctly apply the seal Turn the hob over and place in on a secure level surface Detach the seal from the backing checking that the transparent protection still adheres to the seal itself Carefully position the seal along the edge of the hob Take special care EEA A in the corners making sure there are no gaps The ends of the strips must fit together without overlapping lt 150mm min 600mm min If the surface that the hob is to be fitted to is tiled or is not reasonably smooth additional sealing with a waterproof silicone sealant may be required Turn the hob back t
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