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DEAR CUSTOMER, Your hob combines exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions, operating your hob will not be a problem. Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this hob were ca- refully tested.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic information ....................2 Safety instructions ....................4 Saving energy .......................8 Description of the appliance................9 Installation......................10 Operation ......................1 4 Cleaning and routine maintenance ..............2 1 Emergency procedure..................2 3 Technical data .....................2 5...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the ap- pliance to avoid the possibillity of electric shock. The appliance is not intended to be operated by me- ans of an external timer or separate remote-control system. You should not use steam cleaning devices to clean the appliance.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● Before using the ceramic plate for the first time read the Operating Manual carefully as thus you can ensure safe operation and avoid damage to the plate. ● If the ceramic plate is operated near a radio, TV set or other emitting device, please check whether the touch panel works correctly.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● The heating surface of the ceramic plate is resistant to thermal shock. It is neither hot nor cold-sensitive. ● Avoid dropping objects on the plate. A point hit, for example a falling bottle with spices, may in unfavourable circumstances lead to cracks and splits appearing on your ceramic plate.
SAVING ENERGY UNPACKING Everybody who properly The appliance is protected from damage during transpor- uses energy not only saves money but also consciously tation by its packaging. After unpacking please dispose acts in aid of the natural of the packing materials in a environment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Description of hob Rear left cooking zone Ø 145mm Double ring rear right cooking zone Ø 180/120mm Double ring front left cooking zone Ø 210/120mm Front right cooking zone Ø 145mm Control Panel 7. Child lock sensor with LED indicator light, 1.
INSTALLATION Making the worktop recess • Worktop thickness should be 28 - 40 mm, while its width at least 600 mm. The worktop must be flat and level. Edge of the worktop near the wall must be sealed to prevent ingress of water or other liquids.
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INSTALLATION Note. When installing the hob in the kit- chen worktop, install a partition panel, as shown on the picture. If the hob is to be installed above a built-in oven, installa- tion of the partition panel is not required. If the hob was installed in the kitchen Installing hob in kitchen cabinet worktop.
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INSTALLATION Installing hob - bracket • Use four “A” brackets for 38 mm thick worktops. Fit the hob into worktop opening as shown on figure2 and 3. To properly secure hob in 28 mm thick worktop, use four 15x15x50 mm wooden blocks in addition to “A”...
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NSTALLATION Electrical connection Warning: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be installed by a com- petent electrician using a double pole control unit of 32 ampere minimum capacity with 3 mm minimum contact separation at all poles. We recommend that the appliance is connec- ted by a qualified electrician who is member of the N.C.E.I.C.
OPERATION Before using the appliance for the first time ● Thoroughly clean your ceramic hob first. The ceramic hob should be treated with the same care as a glass surface. ● Switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window, as the appliance could emit an unpleasant smell during first use.
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OPERATION Control Panel When you connect the appliance to power, Child Lock indicator (7) will be on. Touch and hold the Child Lock sensor (7) until the indicator is off. Now you can use the appliance. No objects should be placed on the sensors (this could cause an error).
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OPERATION Using double ring cooking zone. Double ring cooking zone can be activated by touching the (6) sensor field. Operation of the double ring cooking zone is indicated by a red LED indicator light (6a). To deactivate the double ring cooking zone touch the (6) sensor field again.
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OPERATION Automatic warm-up function Each cooking zone is equipped with an auto- matic warm-up function. When this is activat- ed, then the given cooking zone is switched on at full power for a time depending on the heat setting selected, and is then switched back to the heat setting originally set.
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OPERATION Switch off selected cooking zone Selected cooking zone may be switched off in the following way: 1. Select the desired cooking zone using the cooking zone selection sensor field (2). 2. Then simultaneously touch (+)(5) and (-)(4) or use (-)(4) sensor field to lower the setting to “0”.
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OPERATION The residual heat indicator Once a hot cooking zone is switched off, "H" is displayed on the relevant cooking zone display to warn that the "cooking zone is still hot!" Do not touch the cooking zone at this time owing to the risk of burns from residual heat, and do not place on it any objects sensi- tive to heat!
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OPERATION Timer If the appliance is equipped with a timer marked with T*, it can be used to set the operating time of any cooking zone. First touch (2) to select the desired cooking zone and then touch Timer sensor (8) hen, while the indicator light (10) is flashing touch (+)(5) or (-)(4) sensor fields to set the desired operating time for the selected cooking zone.
CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Daily cleaning and proper maintenance have crucial impact on the durability of your ceramic plate. Clean the ceramic plate observing the same rules as for glass. Never use abrasive or aggressive clean- ing agents, scrubbing powders or scratching sponges.
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CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Never apply cleaning agent on a hot hotplate. Caution! Leave the cleaning agent to dry and then If from any reason you are not wipe it off with a wet cloth. Any residuals of able to control the switched on cleaning agents should be wiped off with a plate, switch off the main switch damp cloth before heating the plate for the...
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE Every time when emergency situation occurs you should: ● switch off the working assemblies of the plate ● disconnect power supply ● call in the service ● as some minor faults can be removed by the user in accordance with the be low specified instructions, before calling the Customer Service please go thro ugh the Table checking every point.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION 7.Residual temperature in di- - power supply fa ilu re, the -the residual temperature in- ca tor is not lighted although ap plian ce has been di scon- di ca tor will work again after the hot pla tes are still hot nec ted from the mains swit ching the control panel...
TECHNICAL DATA Rated voltage: 230/400V 1N ~50Hz Rated power: 6,3 kW Model: PBP4VQ246FTN - hotplate: 2 x Ø 145 mm 1,2 kW - hotplate: 1 x Ø 180/120 mm 1,7 kW - hotplate: 1 x Ø 210/120 mm 2,2 kW Dimensions: 576 x 518 x 50;...
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Product information given in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 66/2014 supplementing Directive of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to eco -design requirements for household ovens, hobs and range hoods Household electric hobs ACH6440FR Model identifier PBP4VQ246FTN 23531...
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