Description of the appliance, The control knobs, Extendable cooking zone control – Hotpoint Ariston KRH 642 DO X User Manual
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Description
of the appliance
This table provides a model-by-model list of the energy absorption values, type of heating elements and
diameters of each cooking zone.
Hobs
KRH 600 B
KRH 600 X
KRH 640 B
KRH 640 X
Cooking zone
Power (W)
Diameter (mm)
Power (W)
Diameter (mm)
Back Left
R 1700
180
R 2100
210
Back Right
R 1200
145
R 1200
145
Front Left
R 1200
145
R 1200
145
Front Right
R 1700
180
R 1700
180
Total power
5800
6200
Hobs
KRH 641 D B
KRH 641 D X
KRH 642 DO X
KRH 642 DO Z
KRH 642 DO B
Cooking zone
Power (W)
Diameter (mm)
Power (W)
Diameter (mm)
Back Left
H 1200
145
H 1200
145
Back Right
H 1400
160
HO 2400/1500
170x260
Front Left
HD 2200/1000
210/140
HD 2200/1000
210/140
Front Right
H 1800
180
H 1400
160
Total power
6600
7200
R = simple radiant
H = single hilight
HO = oval hilight
HD = double hilight
The tables below feature information on how to use the zones to their full potential.
KRH 641 D B - KRH 641 D X - KRH 642 DO X - KRH
642 DO Z - KRH 642 DO B
Power
Type of dish
1
Melted butter or chocolate
2/3 Reheating
liquids
4/5
Preparation of creams and sauces
6/7
Cooking stews, blanquette, desserts
8/9
Cooking pasta and rice
10/11
Sealing meat, fish, omelettes
12 Fried
food
KRH 600 B - KRH 600 X - KRH 640 B - KRH 640 X
Power
Type of dish
0 off
1 cooking
greens,
fish
2
steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas,
beans
3
steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas,
beans
4
for roasting (moderate)
5
for roasting (high)
6
for browning, to bring large volumes to the boil
As long as the temperature of the cooking zones
remains above 60°C, even after use, the residual
heat indicators stay on to prevent the risk of burns.
The control knobs
These are situated on the oven control panel and
allow for the continuous control of the power setting
of each cooking zone (from 1 to 12 or from 1 to 6).
Extendable cooking zone control
Extendable cooking zones (concentric or oval) are
indicated on the glass hob surface by a dual heating
zone.
To use the smaller zone only, set the control knob to
between 1 and 12 according to the desired heating
power.
To use the large zone, set the knob to
and then
adjust it to the desired heating power.