First Time Use; Daily Use - Whirlpool SMO 658C/NE Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES
POTS AND PANS
Only use pots and pans made from ferromagnetic
OK NO
material which are suitable for use with induction hobs.
To determine whether a pot is suitable, check for the
symbol (usually stamped on the bottom). A magnet
may be used to check whether pots are magnetic.
The quality and the structure of the pot base can alter cooking performance.
Some indications for the diameter of the base do not correspond to the actual
diameter of the ferromagnetic surface.
EMPTY POTS OR POTS WITH A THIN BASE
Do not use empty pots or pans when the hob is on.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system that constantly monitors
the temperature, activating the "automatic off" function where high
temperatures are detected. When used with empty pots or pots with thin

FIRST TIME USE

POWER CONTROL
With the "Power control" function, you can set the maximum power level for
the hob, based on your needs or on the capacity of your mains power supply.
Once the maximum power has been set, the hob automatically adjusts the
charge distribution to the different cooking zones and an acoustic signal will
sound when the limit is reached.
This setting can be used at any time and will remain until it is changed.
At the time of purchase, the hob is set to the maximum possible power (nL).
The maximum power level (nL) is printed on the identification plate on the
bottom of the hob.
To set the hob power:
Once the appliance is connected to the mains power, the power level can be
set within 60 seconds.
• Press and hold down the "+" control for 3 seconds. The display will read "PL".
• Hold down the control until the last power setting is shown.
• Use the "+" and "–" controls to select the required power.
Available power settings are: 2.5 kW – 4.0 kW – 6.0 kW – 7.4 kW.
• Press to confirm.

DAILY USE

SWITCHING THE HOB ON/OFF
To turn the hob on, press the power button for around 1 second, until the
cooking zone display lights up.
To turn the hob off, press the same button again, and all cooking zones will be
deactivated.
If no function is selected, the hob will automatically switch off after 10 seconds.
If the hob is being used, switching it off will switch off all cooking zones, and
the residual heat indicator, "H", will remain lit until all of the cooking zones
have cooled.
POSITIONING
1. Locate the desired cooking zone, by referring to the position symbols at
the bottom of each slide touch screen.
2. Place the pan in the chosen area, making sure that it covers one or more of
the reference marks on the surface of the hob.
3.
Do not cover the control panel symbols with the cooking pot.
bases, the temperature may rise very quickly, and the "automatic off" function
may be triggered with a slight delay, damaging the pot or pan. If this occurs, do
not touch anything, and wait for all components to cool down.
If any error messages appear, call the service centre.
MINIMUM DIAMETER OF POT/PAN BASE FOR THE DIFFERENT
COOKING AREAS
centered
on 1 point
10 cm
OFF 18 P OFF 18 P OFF 18 P 18 P
Min Med Max Min Med Max Min Med Max OFF Min Med Max
The selected power will remain in the memory, even in the case of a power outage.
To vary power levels, disconnect the appliance from the mains power for at
least 60 seconds, then reconnect it and repeat the steps above.
In case of error during the setting sequence, the display will show the "EE"
symbol and an acoustic signal will be sounded. In this case, you will need to
repeat the operation.
If the error persists, contact the assistance service.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL ON/OFF
To switch the acoustic signal on/off:
• Connect the hob to the power supply;
• Wait for the switch-on sequence;
• Hold down the "P" control on the first slider to the left, for 3 seconds.
Any alarms set will remain active.
18 P 18 P
OFF OFF
Min Med Max Min Med Max
3"
Please note: In the cooking zones close to the control panel, it is advisable to keep
pots and pans inside the markings (taking both the bottom of the pan and the
upper edge into consideration, as this tends to be larger).
This prevents excessive overheating of the touch pad. When grilling or frying, please
use the rear cooking zones wherever possible.
ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING COOKING ZONES AND ADJUSTING
POWER LEVELS
To switch on a cooking zone:
1. Switch on the hob.
2.
Set the required power level by sliding your finger across the slider control
(SLIDER) for the cooking zone of choice.
2 points 3 points 4 horizontal
covered covered points
covered
sh kettle/ sh kettle/
22 cm
grill pan
grill pan
18 P
OFF
OFF
Min Med Max
4 vertical
points
covered
24 cm
P
18
Min Med Max
P
18