The Safety Devices - Indesit VIX644CE Service Information

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THE SAFETY DEVICES

Pan Sensor
Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan
with suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed on it.
The 'U' sign on the display appears if after selecting the cooking zone the pan is not placed on a heater
or in the case of:
• An incompatible pan
• A pan whose diameter is too small
• The pan has been removed from the hotplate.
After 10 seconds with no pan on the heating zone, a warning beep signal is emitted.
After 60 seconds with no pan on the heating zone, the heater switches off.
Overheating Protection Device
If the electronic elements overheat, the number signalizing the power level starts flashing and the letter
'c' appears on the display. When the temperature has reached a suitable level, this message
disappears and the hob may be used again.
Safety Switch
The appliance has a safety switch which automatically switches the cooking zones off after they have
been in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular power level. When the safety switch has
been triggered, the display shows '0'.
For example: the right rear hotplate is set 5 and will switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation,
while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 8 hours. See table below.
When one or more keys are activated for more than 10 seconds, the touch control switches off.
A warning beep is emitted every 10 seconds while the key(s) is/are activated.
With all heaters at zero power during 10 seconds the cooktop is switched off.
If the switching off is due to an accidental activation of the keys, the touch control actuates as above.
Service Manual UK
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