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Instructions for the use - Installation advices INDUCTION BUILT-IN COOKTOPS ELBA QUALITY MADE IN ITALY H O M E A P P L I A N C E S Made in Italy...
Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased and given your preferen- ce to our product. The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the fea- tures offered by your appliance.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME • Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance. • After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and contact your sup- plier or a qualified engineer.
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• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don’t use the hob as a work surface. • Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made inoperative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless. •...
FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA Mod. 345-003 I Mod. 345-004 I Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2 Mod. 377-004 I Fig. 1.3 1. Induction cooking zone Ø 160 mm Normal Power: 1200 W Booster Power: 1400 W 2. Induction cooking zone Ø 160 mm Normal Power: 1400 W 3.
Pause function key Front right cooking zone display (for models 345-004 I, 377-004 I only) Rear right cooking zone display (or Central right zone display for model 345-003 I only) Front left cooking zone display Rear left cooking zone display Automatic cooking timer key/display 10.
USE OF INDUCTION HOB The ceramic hob is fitted with induction cooking zones. These zones, shown by painted disks on the ceramic surface, are controlled by a touch control system. In the front central area of the hob, the displays of the touch control system indicate: = Cooking zone Off (not activated) Fig.
REMAINING HEAT INDICATORS When the temperature of a cooking zone is still hot, the relevant remaining heat indica- tor lights up on the display to alert you of the hot surface. Avoid touching the hob surface over the cooking area. Please pay special attention to children.
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HOW TO SWITCH ON/OFF THE COOKTOP Switching ON Fig. 2.2 Touch the key until the touch control system is lit (fig. 2.2). The displays of the cooking zones read “ ”. Notes: • If the safety Child Lock protection is active, the cooktop can be used only after having deactivated this protec- tion (see chapter CHILD LOCK SA-...
BOOSTER FUNCTION This function allows the cooking zone to operate at the “Booster” maximum power (above the nominal power) for maximum 5 minutes; it could be used, for example, to rapidly heat up large amount of water. – The “Booster” function is always limited to a maximum of 5 minutes. This function is NOT available on the smaller cooking zones (Ø...
OPERATION TIME LIMIT OF POWER LEVEL OF OPERATION THE COOKING ZONES COOKING ZONES TIME LIMIT Each cooking zone is automatically 480 minutes switched Off after a maximum preset time if no operation is performed. The maximum preset time limit depen- 360 minutes ds on the set power level, as illustra- ted in this schedule.
2300 not available 1400 3000 3000 (*) only for models 345-004 I, 377-004 I ((*) only for model 345-003 I EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING Cooking zone not operating Melting Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Reheating Dishes prepared beforehand Simmering Rice, pudding, sugar syrup...
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PROGRAM AUTOMATIC Fig. 2.6 SWITCHING OFF OF A COOKING ZONE This function permits to set a timer from “ ” to “ ” minutes for automatic turning Off the cooking zone/s. With the cooktop switched On: • Select the cooking zone and set the de- sired power level.
345-004 I, 377-004 I) or the central right cooking zone display and the key (mo- Model 345-003 I Fig. 2.11b del 345-003 I); then touch again the same cooking zone display until “ ” lights up (fig. 2.11a, 2.11b). •...
MAXIMUM USABLE POWER FOR THE Controlled by Fig. 2.12 COOKING ZONES 1st power board The left and right cooking zones are controlled by two separate power boards. Where a power board manages two zones (front/rear LH zones; front/rear RH zones in model with four zones) the maximum total po- wer per each power board is 3700 W.
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ERROR CODES ON THE DISPLAYS OF THE COOKING ZONES Error code Example What to do Switch Off the cooktop and discon- nect it from the mains. Wait for about 1 minute, then recon- Erxx nect the cooktop and turn on the co- or Ex (not E2 or oking zones.
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ADVICE FOR SAFE USE OF THE HOB • Before switching on make sure that you have the correct cooking zone for the hotplate chosen. It is advisable to put the pan on the hotplate before switching on and to take it away after switching off.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL ADVICE • Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the electrical power supply. • It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold. • Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces. •...
Advice for the installer INSTALLATION CAUTION: • This appliance must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions. • This appliance shall only be serviced by authorised personnel. • This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person in compliance with the current electrical regulations and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
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FITTING REQUIREMENTS This cooktop can be built into a working surface 30 to 40 mm thick and 600 mm deep. In order to install the ceramic hob into the kitchen fixture, a hole with the dimensions shown in figure 4.1 has to be made, keeping in consideration the following: •...
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Fig. 4.1 Mod. 345-003 I Mod. 345-004 I Mod. 377-004 I from the top of 58 mm countertop to bottom of cooktop (1) at least 50 mm between the back side of the cut-out and the back of the countertop.
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Fig. 4.2 65 mm minimum between the side of the cut-out and the side wall Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.4 min 5 mm min 5 mm Oven with cooling fan min 30 mm min 30 mm Minimum clearances and Minimum clearances and ventilation requirements ventilation requirements (oven installed below)
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FASTENING THE COOKTOP Each cooktop is provided with an installation kit including brackets and screws for fastening the cooktop to benches from 30 to 40 mm thick. The kit includes four “F” brackets and four self-threading screws “S” (fig. 4.6). •...
ELECTRICAL SECTION IMPORTANT: Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s in- structions. Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage to people, animals or property, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility. Before carrying out any work on the electrical section of the appliance, it must be disconnected from the mains.
CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE Important! This cooktop must be connected to the electricity supply only by an authorised person. To connect the feeder cable to the hob it is necessary to carry out the following operations: • Unhook the terminal board cover “A” by inserting a screwdriver into the two hooks “B” (fig.
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Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.2 220 - 240 V~ 380 - 415 V 2N~ 380 - 415 V 3N~ N (L...
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The manufacturer reserves the right to make all modifications to its products deemed necessary for manufacturer commercial reasons at any moment and without prior notice, without jeopardising the essential functional and safety characteristics of the appliances. www.elba-cookers.it H O M E A P P L I A N C E S Made in Italy...
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