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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE GLASS CERAMIC COOKING...
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We thank you for your trust and the purchase of our appliance. This detailed instruction manual is supplied to make the use of this product easier. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible. Make sure you have received an undamaged appliance.
Contents Safety precautions ........................Other important safety warnings ................... Before connecting the appliance ....................Appliance description ......................Technical data ........................... Before first use .......................... Glass ceramic cooking surface ....................Tips regarding your cookware ....................Energy saving tips ........................Operating the cooking hob ....................Control unit ..........................
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or. similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard (only for appliances supplied with connection cord). WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector. Appliance must be connected to fixed wiring which has incorporated means of disconnection. Fixed wiring must be made in accordance with the wiring rules. Other important safety warnings The appliance is intended for household use.
Appliance description INFORMATION! Appliance functions and equipment depend on the model. 1. Cooking zone rear (left) 2. Cooking zone front (left) 3. Cooking zone rear right 4. Cooking zone front right 5. Operating the cooking hob Technical data (depending on the model) A.
Glass ceramic cooking surface • The hob is resistant to temperature changes. • Do not use the glass ceramic hob if it is cracked or broken. If a sharp object falls on the hob, the hob may break. The consequences of such occurrence may be visible immediately or only after a while.
Operating the cooking hob Control unit (depending on the model) A Hob on/off and lock key A1 Appliance on indicator light C Stop & Go (pause) key C1 Stop & Go (pause) indicator light D Minute minder of power off timer key E Extended cooking zone indicator light F Power level/residual heat displays G Power increase key (+)
Switching on the hob Touch the on/off key (A) and hold it for 1 second to switch on the hob. "0" will appear on all power level indicators. A brief acoustic signal will be emitted and an indicator light will light up above the "on" key. INFORMATION! If no cooking zone is switched on in 10 seconds, the cooking hob will power off.
Automatic rapid heating All cooking zones are fitted with a special mechanism that sets the cooking power to maximum at the start of the cooking process, regardless of the actual power setting. After a while, the cooking zone power switches back to the initially set level (1 to 8). The auto rapid heating function is suitablefor dishes that have to be heated up at maximum power first, and then cooked for a longer period of time.
Additional heating zone (depending on the model) An additional heater ring can be activated for some cooking zones (depending on the model). Activating the cooking zone extension / additional heater ring • An additional ring can be activated to extend an already selected cooking zone for which the power level has been set.
INFORMATION! Each cooking zone has built-in overheating protection. If there is no cookware on the cooking zone or if the heat transfer to the food is not sufficient, then heating will be automatically deactivated for a few seconds. This is particularly important on the cooking zone with the power boost option as it operates at much higher power and there is a greater probability of overheating.
Time functions Cooking time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. This function allows two operating modes: 1 Minute minder Press the timer/minute minder key (D) to activate the timer. "0" will appear on the timer display (L). Touch the (N) and (M) keys to set the time in the range from 1 to 99 minutes.
• Select the desired timer display by pressing the (D) key (see section Changing the set cooking time). The set timer will be displayed and the indicator light for the relevant cooking zone will light • Touch the (M) key to set the value to "0" , or press the (N) and (M) key simultaneously to immediately reset the value to "0"...
INFORMATION! The appliance was tested at the factory and the cooking zones were heated up. Therefore, "H" may flash on the display for a while when the appliance is connected for the first time at your home. INFORMATION! When the "H" sign disappears, the cooking zone may still be hot. Risk of burns! Maximum cooking time For safety, the cooking time for each cooking zone is restricted to a maximum duration.
User settings You can adjust the volume of the acoustic signal, duration of acoustic alarm, and automatic lock settings. The parameter settings menu can be activated within two minutes after the appliance is connected to the power mains, by touching and holding the pause (Stop&Go) key for around 3 seconds while the appliance is switched off.
Cleaning and maintenance After each use, wait for the glass ceramic surface to cool down and clean it. Otherwise, all remaining impurities will burn onto the hot surface the next time you use the hob. For regular maintenance of the glass ceramic hob, use special care products that create a protective film on the surface to prevent the dirt from sticking onto it.
Troubleshooting table During the warranty period, only a service center authorized by the manufacturer may carry out any repairs. Before making any repairs, make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power mains either by removing the fuse or by disconnecting the power plug from the wall outlet. Any unauthorized repairs of the appliance may result in electric shock and short circuit hazard;...
Installing a built-in hob Installation procedure • The worktop has to be completely level. • Suitably protect the edges of the cut aperture. • Connect the cooking hob to the mains power supply (see instructions for the connection of the cooking hob to mains power supply).
Fitting the fixing clamp • The worktop has to be completely level. Protect the cut out surfaces. • Use the four supplied screws (4x) to attach the fi xing elements (4x) to the hole and cutout in the front and back wall of the cooking hob. •...
Lower cabinet with an oven • Installing an oven under the induction hob is possible for oven types with a cooling fan. • Before installing the oven, the kitchen cabinet rear wall has to be removed in the area of the opening for installation. •...
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Installing the appliance The appliance may only be installed into a temperature- and water-resistant countertop, such as a countertop made of (natural) stone (marble, granite), or solid wood (the edges along the cut-out have to be sealed). When installing into a countertop made of ceramics, wood, or glass, a wooden sub-frame should be used.
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Stone countertop 1. Countertop 2. Appliance 3. Slot Given the margin of error (tolerance) for the glass ceramic plate of the appliance, and the cutout in the countertop, the slot is adjustable (min.2 mm). Ceramic, wooden, or glass countertop 1. Countertop 2.
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30 cm 60 cm 80 cm WARNING! If the oven is installed under a flush-mounted cooking hob, then the worktop thickness should be at least 40 mm.
Fitting the foam gasket INFORMATION! Some appliances come with the gasket already fitted! Before installing the appliance into a kitchen worktop, attach the foam gasket supplied with the appliance to the bottom side of the glass ceramic hob. Remove the protective film from the gasket. Attach the gasket to the bottom side of the glass (2 3 mm away from the edge).
Connecting the cooking hob to the power mains • Power mains protection must conform to the relevant regulations. • Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate conforms to the voltage of the power mains. •...
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Single phase connection (32 A) • Single-phase connection (1 1N, 220 240 V~ /50 60 Hz): Voltage between line and neutral conductor is 220 240 V~. Install a jumper between terminals 1 and 2, and between terminals 4 and 5. The circuit should be fitted with a fuse of at least 32 A.
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Connecting the power cord (appliance with a power cord) • The appliance has to be hard-wired directly to the power mains. • Devices for disconnecting from the power mains have to comply with the relevant regulations. • Do not extend the power cord and do not lead it over sharp edges. •...
Disposal Our product packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.