Environmental Aspects; Care And Cleaning - IKEA VÄLBILDAD Handbuch

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Installation
Installation process must follow the laws, ordinances, directives
and standards (electrical safety rules and regulations, proper
recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.) in force in
the country of use!
• For further information on the installation refer to the
Assembly Instruction.
• Do not use silicon sealant between the appliance and the
worktop.
• Make sure that the space underneath the hob is sufficient
for air circulation. Please refer to the Assembly Instruction.
• The bottom of the appliance can get hot. If the appliance
is installed above the drawers, make sure to install a
non-combustible separation panel under the appliance to
prevent access to the bottom. Please refer to the Assembly
Instruction.
• Ventilation of the appliance must comply with the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Create a front opening of at least 28 cm2 in the unit into
which the hob is to be fitted, to allow aeration of the
product.

Environmental aspects

Disposal of household appliances
• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that the product must not be disposed of with the normal
domestic waste. The product must be disposed of at a specialist
re-cycling centre for electrical and electronic components.
By making sure that this product is disposed of properly, you
will help prevent possible negative consequences for the
environment and for health that might result from its improper
disposal.
For more detailed information on how to re-cycle this product,
please contact your local municipal offices, local waste disposal
service or the shop in which the product was purchased.

Care and cleaning

• Never use abrasive sponges, wire wool, hydrochloric acid or
other products that might scratch or mark the surface.
• Food that falls accidentally or builds up on the surface, the
functional or aesthetic elements of the Hob must not be
eaten.
• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply
before carrying out any maintenance work.
• Clean the appliance after every use, to prevent any residual
food from burning on. It is much harder work to remove
crusted and burned-on dirt.
• For day-to-day dirt, use a soft cloth or sponge and a suitable
detergent. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
Requirements for kitchen units
• If the appliance is mounted on flammable materials,
the guidelines and regulations relating to low voltage
installations and fire prevention must be followed strictly.
• For the fitted units, the components (plastic materials and
veneered wood) must be mounted with heat-resistant
adhesives (min. 85° C): the use of unsuitable material and
adhesives may result in warping and detachment.
• The use of decorative hardwood borders around the worktop
behind the appliance is allowed, provided the minimum
distance always complies with the indications provided in the
installation drawings.
• If there is no oven beneath the hob, install a separation
panel under the appliance according to the Assembly
Instruction.
Disposal of packaging materials
Materials with the symbol
materials in special recycling collection bins.
Energy saving
You can save energy during everyday cooking if you follow below
hints.
• When you heat up water, use only the amount you need.
• If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware.
• Before you activate the cooking area put the cookware on it.
• Put the smaller cookware on the smaller cooking areas.
• Put the cookware directly in the centre of the cooking area.
• Use the residual heat to keep the food warm or to melt it.
regarding detergents to be used. The use of protective
detergents is recommended.
• Remove crusted dirt, for example milk that has boiled
over, using a scraper pad suitable for vitreous ceramic,
while the cooke-hob is still hot. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations regarding scraper pads to be used.
• Remove food containing sugar, for example jam that has
spilled during cooking, using a scraper pad suitable for
vitreous ceramic, while the Hob is still hot. If you do not, the
residue may damage the vitreous ceramic surface.
• Remove any melted plastic using a scraper pad suitable for
vitreous ceramic, while the Hob is still hot. If you do not, the
can be recycled. Dispose of packing
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