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.
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. Metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot. After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ● Before using the induction hob for the first time, carefully read its user manual. This will ensure user safety and prevent damage to the appliance. ● If the induction hob is operated in immediate vicinity to the radio, television set or other radio-frequency-emitting device, make sure that the hob’s touch sensor controls operate correctly.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ● When cooking on induction hob only use pots and pans with a flat base having no sharp edges or burrs as these can permanently scratch the cooking surface. ● Induction hob cooking surface is resistant to thermal shock. It is not sensitive to cold nor hot.
HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY UNPACKING Using the electricity in a re- The appliance was protected sponsible manner not only from damage at the time of saves money, but also helps transport. After unpacking, protect the environment. So please dispose of all ele- let’s save electricity! This is ments of packaging in a way how it’s done:...
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Control Panel 1. On/off sensor field 2. Heat setting selection / timer unit digit sensor 3. Cooking zone display. 4. Timer activation / timer decimal digit sensor 5. Timer operation indicator for a given cooking zone. 6.Timer display.
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 Fig.2 5 10mm ÷ 25mm 30mm Installing hob in kitchen cabinet worktop. 500x10mm 5 10mm ÷ Installing hob in kitchen worktop above oven with ventilation. 500x20mm Do not install the hob above the oven without ventilation.
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INSTALLATION Installing PB*5VI503FTB5SRC hob - bracket • Use four “A” brackets for 38 mm thick worktops. Fit the hob into worktop opening as shown on figure 3 and 4. To properly secure hob in 28 mm thick worktop, use four 15x15x50 mm wooden blocks in addition to “A”...
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INSTALLATION Installation of self-adhesive foam gasket * Do not install the appliance without the foam gasket. The gasket must be applied on the appliance as follows: Before fitting the appliance in the kitchen worktop, apply self-adhesive foam gasket provided underneath the rim. - before applying, remove the protective film from the self-adhesive foam gasket - apply the self-adhesive foam gasket underneath the appliance rim (Figure)
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INSTALLATION Connecting to electrical mains Important! Electrical connection must be made by a properly certified qualified installer. Do not make any alterations or changes in the appliance electrical system. Tips for the installer The hob is equipped with a terminal block allowing different connections appropriate for a specific type of power supply.
INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM Important! Heating elements operate at 230V. Important! For each connection the protective conductor must be Recommended connected to the terminal marked connection lead 1 230 V single phase connection with H05VV-F3G4 a neutral lead, terminals 1-2-3 are 3X 4 mm bridged, neutral lead to terminal 4, and the protective conductor to...
OPERATION Before using the appliance for the first time ● thoroughly clean your induction hob first. The induction 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.
OPERATION Pan detector Pan detector is installed in induction hobs. Pan detector starts heating automatically when a pan is detected on a cooking zone and stops heating when it is removed. This helps save electricity. ● When an suitable pan is placed on a cooking zone, the display shows the heat setting. ●...
OPERATION The high-quality cookware is an essential condition for efficient induction cooking. Selecting cookware for induction cooking ● Always use high-quality cookware with a perfectly flat base: this will prevent local overhe- ating, where food could stick while cooking. Pots and pans with thick steel walls provide superior heat distribution.
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OPERATION Selecting cookware for the induction cooking zone Marking of kitchen Check for marking indicating that the cookware cookware is suitable for induction cooking. Use magnetic cookware (enamelled steel, ferrite sta- inless steel, cast iron). The easiest way to determine if your cookware is suitable is to perform the „magnet test”.
OPERATION Control Panel Heat setting selection sensor (2) is a slider type touch control sensor allowing selection of heat setting (1-9 and P) by touching and sliding your finger across the marked area (2): - sliding right - increase the heat setting - sliding left - reduce the heat setting.
OPERATION If none of the sensor fields is touched within 15 seconds of switching on the appliance, the cooking zone switches off. A cooking zone is active when a number is brighter on its display. This indicates a cooking zone is ready for the heat setting to be set or changed. Selecting the cooking zone heat setting When the cooking zone display (3) shows bright "0,"...
OPERATION The child lock function The Child Lock function protects the appliance from inadvertent operation by children. The appliance can be operated once the child lock function has been released. Set the child lock function You can activate the Child Lock only when the appliance control panel is turned on, and all the displays show flashing "0"...
OPERATION The residual heat indicator Once a cooking zone is switched off, "H" is displayed on the relevant cooking zone's 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 any object on it which is sensitive to heat!
OPERATION Automatic warm-up function ● Select the required cooking zone (3) so that the display shows "0.". (the number is brighter) ● Select the heat setting "9" by sliding your finger across the heat setting selection sensor field (2). ● Touch the heat setting selection sensor field (2) again to confirm the selected heat setting "9".
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OPERATION Timer Timer function makes cooking easier by making it possible to set Duration. It can also be used as a Kitchen Timer. Set the Timer Timer function allows the cooking zone to be switched off after the set time has elapsed. The timer function can only be set when a cooking zone is operating (heat setting is greater than "0").
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OPERATION Change Timer Duration Programmed Timer setting can be changed at any time. To change the programmed Timer setting, select a cooking zone by touching the cooking zone selection sensor field (8), and then touch the Timer selection sensor field (4). Check Timer Duration To check progress of Timer countdown at any time, touch the cooking zone selection sensor field (8).
OPERATION Kitchen Timer When no cooking zones are in use, the Timer function can be used as a regular Kitchen Timer. Set Kitchen Timer When the appliance is off: ● touch Kitchen Timer selection sensor (4). Kitchen Timer display (5) will show "00." ●...
OPERATION Keeping food warm Keep warm function allows for keeping food warm on a cooking zone. The selected cooking zone operates at a low heat setting. Cooking zone's heat setting is automatically adjusted so that food temperature is kept at a temperature of about 65°C. Thanks to this, ready to serve, warm food retains its taste and does not stick to the pot's bottom.
OPERATION Bridge function The Bridge function allows pairing of two cooking zones into a single combined cooking zone. The Bridge function is very convenient, especially when cooking in large pots such as a baking pan. in order to activate the Bridge function touch and hold sensor (8) of the front right cooking zone for 3 seconds.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Proper routine maintenance and cleaning of the appliance can significantly extend its trouble-free operation. When cleaning induction hobs, the same principles apply as for glass surfaces. Do not use under any cir- cumstances any abrasive or caustic cleaners or scouring powders or pads! Do not use steam or pressure cleaners.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Never apply a detergent on the hot cooking Important! zone. It is best to let the cleaner dry and then If the hob’s controls do not respond wipe it wet. Any traces of the detergent should for whatever reason, then turn off the be wiped off clean with a damp cloth before main circuit breaker or remove the re-heating.
TROUBLESHOOTING In the event of any fault: ● turn off the appliance ● disconnect the power supply ● have the appliance repaired ● Based on the instructions given in the table below, some minor issues can be corrected by the user. Please check the consecutive points in the table before you refer the repair to customer service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 7.Residual heat indicator - a power outage or the - residual heat indicator will extinguished even though appliance has been discon- be shown again the next the cooking zones are hot nected time the appliance is turned on and off again 8.Hob cooking surface is Danger! Immediately unplug the appliance or...
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