DEAR USER, 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 ......................15 Cleaning and routine maintenance ..............21 Emergency procedure..................23 Technical data .....................25 Warranty ......................25...
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 Cooking zone - rear right Cooking zone - rear left Double cooking zone - middle Triple ring cooking zone - front left Cooking zone - front right Control Panel Triple cooking zone Child Lock Timer sensor Timer display Indicator...
INSTALLATION Making the worktop recess l 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, instal- lation of the partition panel is not requ- ired.
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INSTALLATION Installing hob ● Using an electrical cord, connect the hob according to electrical diagram provided. ● Remove dust from the worktop, insert hob into the opening and press in firmly (Figure 3). Fig. 3 1 - Worktop 2 - Hob flange gasket 3 - Ceramic hob...
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INSTALLATION Assembly of the gasket Depending on the model, the seal is already installed at the factory (fig.1) If the seal has not been fitted at the factory, proceed as follows: Before installing the hob in the cut-out worktop, the gasket is to be attached to the back of the hob (pic.
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INSTALLATION Connecting the plate to the electrical system Note! The plate can be connected to the mains only by a qualified certified installer. Wilful adaptations or modifications to the electric system are prohibited. Guidelines for the installer The plate is factory-set for three-phase alternating current power supply (400 V 3N~50 Hz). It may be adapted for one-phase current power supply (230 V) by adequate bridging on the connection strip, in accordance with the attached wiring diagram.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM OF POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS Warning! Heating elements voltage - 230V Warning! In every type of connection protective grounding has to be connected to PE termina Recom- mended type of connector cable For 230 V power supply single pha- H05VV- se connection with a neutral lead, F3G4 1-2-3 and 4-5 terminals are shorted...
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OPERATION The ceramic plate is equipped with sensors operated by touching the marked areas with a finger. Every touch of a sensor is confirmed with a sound. When switching the plate on and off and setting the heating power always touch only one sensor.
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OPERATION Control Panel When you connect the appliance to power, Child Lock indicator will be on. Touch and hold the Child Lock sensor until the indicator is off. Now you can use the appliance. No objects should be placed on the sensors (this could cause an error). Touch sensors should be always kept clean.
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OPERATION Double and triple cooking zone To turn on extension of the middle double cooking zone touch (+) or (–) to select the double cooking zone and then touch Operation of the cooking zone extension is indicated by a red LED indicator light above the cooking zone display.
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OPERATION If you do not start to select the The heat setting heat setting within 10 seconds, Fast cooking time [min] then the letter "A" turns off and the automatic warm-up function 1’11” is inactive. 2'44" 4"47" If you do not wish the automatic 5'28"...
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OPERATION Limit the operating time In order to increase efficiency, the hob is fit- Cooking heat Maximum operat- ted with a operating time limiter for each of ing time (hours) setting the cooking zones. The maximum operating time is set according to the last heat setting selected.
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...
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