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D E’ LO N GH I C O OKI N G INSTALLATION and SERVICE INSTRUC TIONS USE and CARE INSTRUC TIONS P VC 61 N CERAMIC COOKTOP distributed by ELBA Appliances Australia (a Division of Fisher&Paykel Australia)
Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our product. The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment. The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domestic environment i.e.
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• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. • Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply. • Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance therefore making it unsafe.
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WARNING: During use the appliance and its accessible parts • become hot; they remain hot for some time after use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements on – the hob. To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept –...
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If the appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a plug, or with • other means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: • The appliance is designed and approved for domestic use only and should not be installed in a commercial, semi commercial or communal environment. Your product will not be guaranteed if installed in any of the above environments and could affect any third party or public liability insurances you may have.
STANDARD INSTALLATION Fig. 1.1a FLUSH INSTALLATION (MODELS WITHOUT METAL TRIM/S ONLY) If you wish to install the hob flush with the work surface, it is neccessary to execute/carry out a miling in the hole of the cut-out as indicated in figs. 1.1b. Fig.
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FITTING REQUIREMENTS This cooktop can be built into a working surface from 20 mm thick and 600 mm deep. In order to install the ceramic hob into the kitchen fixture, a hole with the dimensions shown in figures 1.1a and 1.1b has to be made, keeping in consideration the following: •...
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FASTENING THE COOKTOP Each cooktop is provided with an installation kit including brackets and screws for fastening the cooktop to benches from 20 mm thick. Before you install the cooktop, make sure that the work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements previously indicated.
ELECTRICAL SECTION IMPORTANT: Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage to people, animals or property, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility. Before carrying out any work on the electrical section of the appliance, it must be disconnected from the mains.
CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE Important! This cooktop must be connected to the electricity supply only by an authorised person. To connect the feeder cable to the hob it is necessary to carry out the following operations: Unhook the terminal board cover “A” by inserting a screwdriver into the two hooks “B” •...
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Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2 220 - 240 V ac (V 2 ac) 380 - 415 V 2N ac 380 - 415 V 3N ac 220 - 240 V~ 380 - 415 V 2N~ 380 - 415 V 3N~ N (L...
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MODELS SUPPLIED WITH POWER CORD 5x1,5 mm ALREADY FITTED TO THE APPLIANCE The cooktop is supplied with a power cord already fitted to the appliance and it is • suitable for a single-phase type electrical connection (fig. 2.3). For the two-phase type electrical connection (fig. 2.4): •...
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“220-240 V ac (V 2 ac)” “380-415 V 2N ac” “380-415 V 3N ac” connection connection connection Green - Yellow Green - Yellow Green - Yellow Blue and Gray Blue and Gray Blue Black and Brown Black Black Brown Brown Gray 220-240 V ac 220-240 V ac (V 2 ac)
Electrical insulation Class I COOKING ZONES Double ‘Hi-light’ cooking zone Ø 180/120 mm - 1700/700 W ‘Hi-light’ cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W ‘Hi-light’ cooking zone Ø 180 mm - 1800 W ‘Hi-light’ cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION Front left cooking zone (1) key and ON/OFF outside zone Front left cooking zone (1) display...
HOW TO USE THE HOB The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical direction, from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans set on it. The heat does not spread in a horizontal direction, so that the glass stays “cool” at only a few centimeters from the cooking plate.
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Notes: • Each selection (by pressing one of the keys) is indicated by an acoustic signal (beep). Any time the cooktop is connected to the electrical supply or after a power failure, the safety key-lock protection will automatically activated (indicator light ON above key Before starting to use the cooktop •...
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HOW TO TURN THE TOUCH CONTROL ON AND OFF SWITCHING ON • Press the key and keep it pressed until the touch control is lighted. The displays of the cooking zones read “ ”. Notes: • If the safety key-lock protection is active, the touch control can be turned ON only after having deactivated this protection.
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FUNCTIONING OF THE DOUBLE COOKING ZONE The double cooking zone consists of two circuits, which may be used in the following modes: Reduced cooking zone: only the first • heating unit is switched ON. Extended cooking zone: the first • and second heating circuits are both switched ON.
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SAFETY KEY-LOCK TO PROTECT CHILDREN This function locks the “touch-control” keys against unwanted activation. To activate the key-lock press the key the indicator light above the key symbol will light up. • Cooking zone/s operating (power level already set): with the key-lock protection active it is only possible to switch off the cooktop.
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PROGRAM AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OFF OF A COOKING ZONE This function permits to set a timer from “ ” to “ ” minutes for automatic turning Off the cooking zone/s. With the cooktop switched On: • Select the cooking zone and set the desired power level.
Cooking COOKING HINTS: zone power level Power Type of cooking level Switched OFF Dishes prepared beforehand For melting operations (butter, chocolate). To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of liquid. To heat bigger quantities; to whip creams and sauces. (vegetables, fruits, soups).
SAFETY HINTS Before you switch the hob on, make sure you • DISTORTED know which control operates the required PANBASE cooking zone. It is advisable to put the pan WRONG on the hotplate before switching on and to take it away after switching off. You should use pots and pans with flat bases •...
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OPERATION TIME LIMIT Power level of Operation COOKING ZONES Cooking zones time limit 10 hours Each cooking zone is automatically switched OFF after a maximum preset time if no operation is performed. 5 hours The maximum preset time limit depends on the set power level, as illustrated in this 5 hours schedule.
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ERROR CODE ON THE DISPLAY/S If an error message appears on the display/s (the display/s show/s “ ” and another character alternating - es. “ ” e “ ”, ”, ..) : “ ” e “ Switch off the cooktop and disconnect it from the mains.
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MAXIMUM POWER MANAGEMENT The cooktop maximum power limit (5900 W) can be reduced, by 100 W steps, to a minimum of 2500 W. To change the default total power depending on your requirements: • Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply. •...
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL ADVICE Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off • and disconnected from the electrical power supply. • It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold. • Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces. •...
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB • Remove spillages and other types of incrustations. • Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth. • If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Servicing the appliance: Service may be obtained by contacting our Customer Service Centre to locate the nearest Authorised ELBA APPLIANCES Service Agent shared services with Fisher and Paykel Australia PTY LTD (ELBA Appliances AUS, a division of F&P AUS PTY LTD).: Servicing shall be carried out only by authorized personnel.
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Descri pt ion s an d illu st ra tion s in this book l et ar e given as simpl y indicati ve. T he m an uf a ct u r er re s erv es t he right , c onsidering the charact erist ics of t he models d escr ib ed h e re , at any time and wit ho ut notice, t o make even tual nece ssary modifi cat io ns f or t h e ir c o ns truc t ion or f or c om mercial ne eds.
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