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ELECTRIC RANGES CERAMIC GLASS 900 Series TYPE: 92/04 VTC, 94/04 VTC, 94/04 VTCE, 92/04 TVTC, 94/04 TVTC User Manual S/N: Valid from:23. 10. 2007 Rev.: 1.1...
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on deciding to choose a Metos appliance for your kitchen activities. You made an excellent choice. We will do our best to make you a satisfied Metos customer like thousands of customers we have around the world.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1. General information ..................1 1.1 Symbols used in the manual ..................1 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance ..................2 1.3 Checking correspondence between the appliance and the manual ........ 2 2. Safety ......................3 2.1 Using the appliance safely ..................... 3 2.2 Safety instructions in the event of a fault ..............
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24.10.2007 Rev. 5. Installation ....................17 5.1 General information ..................... 17 5.1.1 Regulatory installation conditions ............... 17 5.2 Exhausting fumes ......................17 5.3 Possible environmental interference ................17 5.4 Storage ......................... 18 5.5 Unpacking the appliance ..................... 18 5.6 Disposal of packaging materials ................18 5.7 Positioning ........................
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 General information 1. General information Read the instructions in this manual carefully, as they contain important information on how to install, use and service the appliance safely, properly, and effectively. Keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be used as reference by other operators of the appliance.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 General information 1.2 Symbols used on the appliance This symbol on a part warns the user that there are electrical terminals behind it. There- fore, the concerned part should only be removed by qualified personnel. 1.3 Checking correspondence between the appliance and the manual The serial number for the appliance is given on the rating plate.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Safety 2. Safety 2.1 Using the appliance safely Being an appliance designed for professional use only, it should be operated exclusively by qualified personnel. Never leave the appliance unattended while in use! Do not move the appliance while hot! Personnel who wear pacemakers or metal prostheses must take care when using the appli- ance.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Functional description 3. Functional description 3.1 Appliance application The electric induction cooker is designed for cooking products in suitable pots or pans placed on the ceramic glass top. The electric cooker was designed to cook products in suitable pots or pans placed on the ceramic glass top.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Functional description 3.5 Cooking top operating principle 3.5.1 Ceramic glass The heating elements installed under the ceramic glass top heat the surface to the required temperature, and a max. of 550 °C can be reached in just a few minutes. The pot absorbs the heat by means of contact and radiance.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4. Operating instructions 4.1 Before use If the glass breaks, the appliance cannot be used due to the risk of electric shocks. 4.1.1 Preparazione al funzionamento Remove all packaging materials and adhesive films very carefully. Remove the protective film from the panels, ensuring no traces of glue are left on the steel surface;...
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4.2 Using the appliance 4.2.1 Switching on the cooking top Vetroceramica Turning the knob (pos. 1 in Fig. 2) to the desired position switches on the power indicator light (pos. 2 in Fig. 2) . This means that the appliance is on and the selected cooking zone is beginning to heat up.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4.2.2 Cooking • Select the cooking temperature by means of the energy regulator. • When cooking food, energy saving depends on the quality of the pots and, in par- ticular, their bottoms. • The pot diameter must match that of the cooking zone. Use pots suitable for elec- tric hot-plates.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4.2.4 Lighting the electrical oven Choose the heating direction on the knob indicated as (pos. 3 in Fig. 6). Set the cooking chamber temperature by turning the oven operating thermostat knob in clockwise direc- tion (from pos. 4b to pos. 4c in Fig. 6), lthe heating elements start to operate and the line pilot lamp (pos.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4.3 After having used the appliance 4.3.1 Cleaning Before cleaning, switch the appliance off and disconnect its power supply. General information The main causes for stainless steel wear or corrosion are: • using abrasive or acid detergents especially chlorine-based products, such as hy- drochloric acid or sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions Rust If you need to remove rust stains, contact manufacturers of industrial detergents to find a suitable product. Industrial descaling products can also be used to that end. After remov- ing stains and rinsing off the appliance with clean water, an alkaline detergent may be re- quired to neutralize any acid compounds left on the surface.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Operating instructions 4.3.4 Cleaning air filter The following cleaning operations have to be done on a weekly basis: • Pull downward the filter fixing frame ( pos. 2 of Fig. 6a); Fig. 6a Filter Filter fixing frame Filter fixing screws •...
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5. Installation 5.1 General information The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any injuries to persons or damage to property resulting from installation errors or from inappropriate use of the appliance and is not re- sponsible for any faults caused by defective installation. In such cases, the warranty shall be null and void.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.4 Storage If the appliance is stored in a warehouse where room temperature is below 0° (32°F), it should be warmed up to at least +10° (50°F) before switching it on. 5.5 Unpacking the appliance Remove all packaging materials before installing the appliance. Some parts are wrapped in adhesive film, which have to be thoroughly removed.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.8 Electrical connections 5.8.1 General information The appliance must always be connected to an earthing (grounding) system while in op- eration. The appliance is pre-set to be connected to the electrical control board. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply network, check: •...
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.8.3 Connecting the cable for Y-type electrical connection to the appliance terminal block (ceramic glass top and sides). Only the manufacturer's service centre or similarly trained individual may replace the power cable. To access the power terminal block, proceed as follows: •...
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.8.4 Connecting the cable for Y-type electrical connection to the appliance terminal block [model with electric oven]. Only the manufacturer's service centre or similarly trained individual may replace the power cable. To access the power terminal block, proceed as follows: •...
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24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation Fig. 9 Terminal block Cable clamp Side panel fixing screws Side panel The terminal block is mounted on the lower compartment as shown in Fig.9. The power cable must be secured with the cable clamp fitted to the appliance (pos.2 in Fig.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.8.5 Equipotential terminal The appliance must be connected to an equipotential system. A connecting terminal has been provided on the lower right of the appliance for this purpose. Fig. 9a Equipotential terminal Right front foot...
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Installation 5.9 Training of personnel Train personnel in use of the appliance, making reference to and giving them the instruc- tion manual. Personnel who wear pacemakers or metal prostheses must take care when using the appli- ance. When the appliance is operating, keep the part with the prosthesis or pacemaker away from the work surface.
24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting If the appliance fails to work, first of all check for blown fuses (overload protection) in the fuse box. Have the overload protection device checked by a qualified technician. The operator is not to do maintenance work on any parts of this appliance. Maintenance has to be carried out by an authorized technician.
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24.10.2007 Rev. 1.1 Troubleshooting ADVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE AUTHOR- FOR THE USER ISED INSTALLER Place the selector so that heat is generated by both Improper selector position or the bottom and the top of position not suitable to the the oven according to the type of cooking type of cooking to be per-...
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