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O O W W N N E E R R : Please keep this manual for future reference. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : Local codes vary. Installation, electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable codes. EKI846UL...
99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 - Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly grounded and installed by a qualified technician. 2 - Never Use your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room. 3 - Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in use.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk of burns, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Before I I nstallation Installation Other I I nstallation R R equirements Electrical C C onnection Safety P P recautions Principle o o f I I nduction Glass T T op, C C oil S S ize a a nd C C ontrols Controls a a nd O O peration Heating Z Z ones, C C oil S S izes &...
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Page 5 Before Installation If you are receiving the unit from a transportation company, it is customer’s obligation to inspect thepackage and note any damage on the delivery receipt. After delivery, have your induction cooktop carefully unpacked, and again check forany visible damage.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 1 1 / INSTALLATION To install the cooktop, cut out a rectangular opening in the counter as shown on the drawing and table below. Also, ensure that you have a minimum of 10 mm (3/8”) of space in the back of the unit, between the rim and backsplash on your counter (or wall if no backsplash) for ventilation.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Other I I nstallation R R equirements Cabinet Above Cabinet Above Cross Section 750 mm 30” 750 mm (30 ”) Minimum 40 5[1 5/8”] 40 [1 5/8" Clearance Requirements Exhaust 50 mm (2 ” ) Ai r Cabinet below Intake Cabinet Belo w...
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Electrical Connection cooktop e e lectrical c c haracteristics a a re: Operating voltage... 240 V~ 60 Hz Maximum power output ... 7,2 kW Connect to ... 240 V, 60 Hz, 2 Pole+G, 30 A (min) supply, (3 conductors #10 AWG) Electrical w w iring i i nformation An adequate electrical supply must be provi-...
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Safety P P recautions - R R ead b b efore o o perating y y our c c ooktop Your induction-cooking unit has been designed for residential use and food preparation, and all of the safety parameters have been rectified accordingly.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 The p p rinciple o o f i i nduction When an induction element - also called: ‘a heating zone’, or simply: ‘a coil’ - is switched on, the appropriate utensil is used, and a desi- red level of heating power selected, the elec- tronic circuit unit (‘induction generator’...
99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Glass Top, Coil Size and Controls 16 c c m 50 W à 2200 W 50 W à 2800 W 16 c c m 50 W à 2200 W DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL • PANEL Start/stop touch control. Power - + touch controls.
99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 • WHICH COOKING ZONE SHOULD YOU USE BASED ON YOUR COOKWARE? Cooking Cookware to use zone 16 c c m ( ( 6 ”) 10 ..1 1 8 c c m ( ( 4..7”) 22 c c m (9 ”...
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 Utensils for Your Induction Induced current can be created only in materials which have magnetic properties. Thus, utensils for use with an induction unit must be made from a ferromagnetic material or have inserts with magnetic properties. Your household may already have cookware suitable for induction cooking, and you may test any utensil with an induction element.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 To Do or Not To Do You must: - Always place your utensil such that its center is aligned with the centre of the coil. - Avoid hitting the vitroceramic glass with utensils or any hard objects - the glass surface is highly resistant but not unbreakable.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 3 3 / DAILY CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE • Cleaning of an induction cooktop is easy. Read and follow these WHAT T T O D D O T T Y Y P P E E O O F F S S T T A A I I N N S S / / S S P P O O T T S S Soak the area to be cleaned with Minor soapy water, then wipe it.
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99637761_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:49 4 4 / SPECIAL MESSAGES, DIFFICULTIES You have doubts about whether your hob is working correctly. This does not necessarily mean that there is a breakdown. Nevertheless, check the following points. P R O B L E M When you switch the unit on, the supply-line breaker trips off or the supply-line fuse burn.
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