Zanussi ZIBN646K - Induction Hob Manual

INSTALLATION

Refer to Safety chapters.

Before the installation

Before you install the hob, write down the information below from the rating plate. The rating plate is on the bottom of the hob.

Serial number...........................

Only use the built-in hobs after you assemble the hob into correct built-in units and work surfaces that align to the standards.

Connection cable

• The hob is supplied with a connection cable and a safety plug. The connection cable may only be installed by a qualified electrician.

Connection diagram

• To replace the damaged mains cable, use the cable: H03V2V2-F or H05BB-F which withstands a temperature of 90°C or higher. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. The connection cable may only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance works either at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and does not require any additional action from a qualified electrician in order to switch between frequencies.
  

If the appliance is installed above a drawer, the hob ventilation can warm up the items stored in the drawer during the cooking process.

Combination with standard oven

Combination with double oven

A = min. 6 mm, for double ovens from AEG, Electrolux and Zanussi.
A = min. 12 mm, for double ovens from other brands.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Cooking surface layout

1. Induction cooking zone
2. Control panel

Control panel layout

Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance. The displays, indicators and sounds tell which functions operate.

	Sensor field	Function	Comment
1		On / Off	To activate and deactivate the hob.
2		Lock / Child Safety Device	To lock / unlock the control panel.
3		-	To select the cooking zone.
4	-	Heat setting display	To show the heat setting.
5		-	To set a heat setting.

Heat setting displays

DAILY USE

Refer to Safety chapters.

Activating and deactivating

Touch for 1 second to activate or deactivate the hob.

Automatic Switch Off

The function deactivates the hob automatically if:

• all cooking zones are deactivated,
• you do not set the heat setting after you activate the hob,
• you spill something or put something on the control panel for more than 10 seconds (a pan, a cloth, etc.). An acoustic signal sounds and the hob deactivates. Remove the object or clean the control panel.
• the hob gets too hot (e.g. when a saucepan boils dry). Let the cooking zone cool down before you use the hob again.
• you use incorrect cookware. The symbol comes on and the cooking zone deactivates automatically after 2 minutes.
• you do not deactivate a cooking zone or change the heat setting. After some time comes on and the hob deactivates.

The relation between the heat setting and the time after which the hob deactivates:

Selecting the cooking zone

To select a cooking zone touch the sensor field corresponding to this zone. The display shows the heat setting ().

The heat setting

Set the cooking zone.

Touch to increase the heat setting. Touch to decrease the heat setting. Touch and at the same time to deactivate the cooking zone.

Residual heat indicator

As long as the indicator is on, there is a risk of burns from residual heat.

The induction cooking zones produce the heat necessary for the cooking process directly in the bottom of the cookware. The glass ceramic is heated by the heat of the cookware.

The indicator appears when a cooking zone is hot.

The indicator may also appear:

• for the neighbouring cooking zones even if you are not using them,
• when hot cookware is placed on cold cooking zone,
• when the hob is deactivated but the cooking zone is still hot.

The indicator disappears when the cooking zone has cooled down.

Booster

This function makes more power available to the induction cooking zones. The function can be activated for the induction cooking zone only for a limited period of time. After this time the induction cooking zone automatically sets back to the highest heat setting.

Refer to "Technical data" chapter.

To activate the function for a cooking zone: first set the cooking zone and than set the maximum heat setting. Touch until comes on.

To deactivate the function: touch .

Lock

You can lock the control panel while cooking zones operate. It prevents an accidental change of the heat setting.

Set the heat setting first.

To activate the function: touch comes on for 4 seconds.

To deactivate the function: touch . The previous heat setting comes on.

When you deactivate the hob, you also deactivate this function.

Child Safety Device

This function prevents an accidental operation of the hob.

To activate the function: activate the hob with . Do not set any heat setting. Touch for 4 seconds. comes on. Deactivate the hob with .

To deactivate the function: activate the hob with . Do not set any heat setting. Touch for 4 seconds. comes on. Deactivate the hob with .

To override the function for only one cooking time: activate the hob with comes on. Touch for 4 seconds. Set the heat setting in 10 seconds. You can operate the hob. When you deactivate the hob with the function operates again.

OffSound Control (Deactivation and activation of the sounds)

Deactivate the hob. Press for 3 seconds. Press for 3 seconds. The display shows on the front left zone and or on the front right zone. Touch sensor field for the right rear zone to choose one of the following:

• - the sounds are off
• - the sounds are on

When the function is set to you can hear the sounds only when:

• you touch
• there is an error in the hob.

Power management

If multiple zones are active and the consumed power exceeds the limitation of the power supply, this function divides the available power between all cooking zones. The hob controls heat settings to protect the fuses of the house installation.

• If the hob reaches the limit of maximum available power (refer to the rating plate), the power of the cooking zones will be automatically reduced.
• If more than one cooking zone is activated at a time the power is reduced and distributed between all the activated zones. The power distribution is maintained as long as the zones remain activated. The zones will not return to the full power if one of them is deactivated. The power distribution ends only when all zones or the hob have been deactivated.
• The heat setting display of the reduced zones changes between the initially selected heat setting and the reduced heat setting.
• Wait until the display stops flashing or reduce the heat setting of the cooking zone selected last. The cooking zones will continue operating with the reduced heat setting. Change the heat settings of the cooking zones manually, if necessary.

HINTS AND TIPS

Refer to Safety chapters.

Cookware

For induction cooking zones a strong electro-magnetic field creates the heat in the cookware very quickly.

Use the induction cooking zones with suitable cookware.

• The bottom of the cookware must be as thick and flat as possible.
• Ensure pan bases are clean and dry before placing on the hob surface.
• In order to avoid scratches, do not slide or rub the pot across the ceramic glass.

Cookware material

• correct: cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless steel, multi-layer bottom (with a correct marking from a manufacturer).
• not correct: aluminium, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain.

Cookware is suitable for an induction hob if:

• water boils very quickly on a zone set to the highest heat setting.
• a magnet pulls on to the bottom of the cookware.

Cookware dimensions

• Induction cooking zones adapt to the dimension of the bottom of the cookware automatically.
• The cooking zone efficiency is related to the diameter of the cookware. The cookware with a diameter smaller than the minimum receives only a part of the power generated by the cooking zone.
• For both safety reasons and optimal cooking results, do not use cookware larger than indicated in "Cooking zones specification". Avoid keeping cookware close to the control panel during the cooking session. This might impact the functioning of the control panel or accidentally activate hob functions.

Refer to "Technical data".

The noises during operation

If you can hear:

• crack noise: cookware is made of different materials (a sandwich construction).
• whistle sound: you use a cooking zone with a high power level and the cookware is made of different materials (a sandwich construction).
• humming: you use a high power level.
• clicking: electric switching occurs.
• hissing, buzzing: the fan operates.

The noises are normal and do not indicate any malfunction.

Examples of cooking applications

The correlation between the heat setting of a zone and its consumption of power is not linear. When you increase the heat setting, it is not proportional to the increase of the consumption of power. It means that a cooking zone with the medium heat setting uses less than a half of its power.

The data in the table is for guidance only.

Heat setting	Use to:	Time (min)	Hints
1	Keep cooked food warm.	as necessary	Put a lid on the cookware.
1- 2	Hollandaise sauce, melt: butter, chocolate, gelatine.	5- 25	Mix from time to time.
2	Solidify: fluffy omelettes, baked eggs.	10- 40	Cook with a lid on.
2- 3	Simmer rice and milkbased dishes, heat up ready-cooked meals.	25- 50	Add at least twice as much liquid as rice, mix milk dishes halfway through the procedure.
3- 4	Stew vegetables, fish, meat.	20- 45	Add a few tablespoons of water. Check the water amount during the process.
4- 5	Steam potatoes and other vegetables.	20- 60	Cover the bottom of the pot with 1-2 cm of water. Check the water level during the process. Keep the lid on the pot.
4- 5	Cook larger quantities of food, stews and soups.	60- 150	Up to 3 l of liquid plus ingredients.
6- 7	Gentle fry: escalope, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts.	as necessary	Turn over when needed.
7- 8	Heavy fry, hash browns, loin steaks, steaks.	5- 15	Turn over when needed.
9	Boil water, cook pasta, sear meat (goulash, pot roast), deep-fry chips.
	Boil large quantities of water. Booster is activated.

CARE AND CLEANING

Refer to Safety chapters.

General information

• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with a clean base.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface have no effect on how the hob operates.
• Use a special cleaner suitable for the surface of the hob.
• Use a special scraper for the glass.

Cleaning the hob

• Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, salt, sugar and food with sugar, otherwise, the dirt can cause damage to the hob. Take care to avoid burns. Use a special hob scraper on the glass surface at an acute angle and move the blade on the surface.
• Remove when the hob is sufficiently cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, shiny metallic discoloration. Clean the hob with a moist cloth and a non-abrasive detergent. After cleaning, wipe the hob dry with a soft cloth.
• Remove shiny metallic discoloration: use a solution of water with vinegar and clean the glass surface with a cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
You cannot activate or operate the hob.	The hob is not connected to an electrical supply or it is connected incorrectly.	Check if the hob is correctly connected to the electrical supply.
	The fuse is blown.	Make sure that the fuse is the cause of the malfunction. If the fuse is blown again and again, contact a qualified electrician.
	You did not set the heat setting for 10 seconds.	Activate the hob again and set the heat setting in less than 10 seconds.
	You touched 2 or more sensor fields at the same time.	Touch only one sensor field.
	There is water or fat stains on the control panel.	Clean the control panel.
You can hear a constant beep noise.	The electrical connection is incorrect.	Disconnect the hob from the electrical supply. Ask a qualified electrician to check the installation.
An acoustic signal sounds and the hob deactivates. An acoustic signal sounds when the hob is deactivated.	You put something on one or more sensor fields.	Remove the object from the sensor fields.
The hob deactivates.	You put something on the sensor field .	Remove the object from the sensor field.
Residual heat indicator does not come on.	The zone is not hot because it operated only for a short time or the sensor is damaged.	If the zone operated sufficiently long to be hot, speak to an Authorised Service Centre.
The heat setting changes between two levels.	Power management operates.	Refer to "Daily use".
The control panel becomes hot to the touch.	The cookware is too large or you put it too close to the control panel.	Put large cookware on the rear zones, if possible.
There is no sound when you touch the panel sensor fields.	The sounds are deactivated.	Activate the sounds. Refer to "Daily use".
comes on.	Child Safety Device or Lock operates.	Refer to "Daily use".
comes on.	There is no cookware on the zone.	Put cookware on the zone.
	The cookware does not cover the zone markings.	Make sure the cookware covers the zone markings fully.
	The cookware is unsuitable.	Use cookware suitable for induction hobs. Refer to "Hints and tips".
	The diameter of the bottom of the cookware is too small for the zone.	Use cookware with correct dimen‐ sions. Refer to "Technical data".
and a number come on.	There is an error in the hob.	Deactivate the hob and activate it again after 30 seconds. If comes on again, disconnect the hob from the electrical supply. After 30 seconds, connect the hob again. If the problem continues, speak to an Authorised Service Centre.

If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre. Give the data from the rating plate. Give also three digit letter code for the glass ceramic (it is in the corner of the glass surface) and an error message that comes on. Make sure, you operated the hob correctly. If not the servicing by a service technician or dealer will not be free of charge, also during the warranty period. The information about guarantee period and Authorised Service Centres are in the guarantee booklet.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 yearsand 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do notplay with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of itappropriately.
• 
  The appliance and its accessible parts becomehot during use. Keep children and pets away from the appliance when in use and when cooling down.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should beactivated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenanceof the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domesticuse in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• 
  The appliance and its accessible parts becomehot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
• 
  Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil canbe dangerous and may result in fire.
• Smoke is an indication of overheating. Never use water toextinguish the cooking fire. Switch off the appliance and cover flames with e.g. a fire blanket or lid.
• 
  The appliance must not be supplied through anexternal switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• 
  The cooking process has to be supervised. Ashort term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• 
  Danger of fire: Do not store items on thecooking surfaces.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lidsshould not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-instructure.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• After use, switch off the hob element by its control and donot rely on the pan detector.
• If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked, switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains. In case the appliance is connected to the mains directly using junction box, remove the fuse to disconnect the appliance from power supply. In either case contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by themanufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 
  Use only hob guards designed by themanufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

Installation

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Seal the cut surfaces of the cabinet with a sealant to prevent moisture from causing swelling.
• Protect the bottom of the appliance from steam and moisture.
• Do not install the appliance next to a door or under a window. This prevents hot cookware from falling from the appliance when the door or the window is opened.
• Each appliance has cooling fans on the bottom.
• If the appliance is installed above a drawer:
  • Do not store any small pieces or sheets of paper that could be pulled in, as they can damage the cooling fans or impair the cooling system.
  • Keep a distance of minimum 2 cm between the bottom of the appliance and parts stored in the drawer.
• Remove any separator panels installed in the cabinet below the appliance.

Electrical Connection

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed if the symbol () is not printed on the rating plate.
• Before carrying out any operation make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Make sure the appliance is installed correctly. Loose and incorrect electricity mains cable or plug (if applicable) can make the terminal become too hot.
• Use the correct electricity mains cable.
• Do not let the electricity mains cable tangle.
• Make sure that a shock protection is installed.
• Use the strain relief clamp on the cable.
• Make sure the mains cable or plug (if applicable) does not touch the hot appliance or hot cookware, when you connect the appliance to a socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug (if applicable) or to the mains cable. Contact our Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.

Use

Risk of injury, burns and electric shock.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging, labelling and protective film (if applicable) before first use.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Set the cooking zone to "off" after each use.
• Do not put cutlery or saucepan lids on the cooking zones. They can become hot.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• If the surface of the appliance is cracked, disconnect immediately the appliance from the power supply. This to prevent an electrical shock.
• Users with a pacemaker must keep a distance of minimum 30 cm from the induction cooking zones when the appliance is in operation.
• When you place food into hot oil, it may splash.
• Do not use aluminum foil or other materials between the cooking surface and the cookware, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer of this appliance.
• Use only accessories recommended for this appliance by the manufacturer.

• Do not keep hot cookware on the control panel.
• Do not put a hot pan cover on the glass surface of the hob.
• Do not let cookware boil dry.
• Be careful not to let objects or cookware fall on the appliance. The surface can be damaged.
• Do not activate the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
• Cookware made of cast iron or with a damaged bottom can cause scratches on the glass / glass ceramic. Always lift these objects up when you have to move them on the cooking surface.

Care and cleaning

• Clean the appliance regularly to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.