TOUCH CONTROL VITROCERAMIC COOKING HOBS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - ADVICE FOR THE INSTALLER KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE Before operating this cooking hob, please read these instructions carefully
Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased and given your preference 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 features offered by your appliance. Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future, either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise relating to its operation.
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 supplier or a qualified engineer. • Remove all packaging and do not leave the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, bands etc) in easy reach of children as they may cause serious injury. The packaging materials are recyclable.
1 FEATURES 60 cm models 3 2 1 4 Fig. 1.1 7 8 13 6 9 5 10 Electrical insulation Class I COOKING POINTS DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 1. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 mm - 1800 W 2. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 3. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 mm - 1800 W 4. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 13. Cooking zone indicator (near every zone key): TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION 5. ON/OFF key 6. Left front zone (1) key and increasing power 7. Left rear zone (2) key and increasing power 8.
60 cm models 2 3 1 4 Fig. 1.2 15 7 8 14 12 13 11 6 9 5 10 Electrical insulation Class I COOKING POINTS DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 1. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 mm - 1800 W 2. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 3. Double hi-light cooking zone Ø 210/120 mm - 2200/750 W 4. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 13. Cooking zone indicator (near every zone key): TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION 5. ON/OFF key 6. Left front zone (1) key and increasing power 7.
0 cm models 2 3 1 4 Fig. 1.3 15 7 8 14 12 14 13 11 6 Electrical insulation Class I 9 5 10 COOKING POINTS DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 1. Double hi-light cooking zone Ø 180/120 mm - 1700/700 W 2. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 mm - 1800 W 3. Oval double hi-light cooking zone Ø 150 x 260 mm - 1100/2000 W 4. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 13. Cooking zone indicator (near every zone key): TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION 5. ON/OFF key 6. Left front zone (1) key and increasing power 7.
80 cm models 2 3 1 4 Fig. 1.4 15 7 8 14 12 14 13 11 Electrical insulation Class I 6 9 5 10 COOKING POINTS DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 1. Double hi-light cooking zone Ø 210/120 mm - 2200/750 W 2. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 3. Oval double hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 x 260 mm - 800/2200 W 4. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 140 mm - 1200 W 13. Cooking zone indicator (near every zone key): TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION 5. ON/OFF key 6. Left front zone (1) key and increasing power 7.
2 COOKING ZONES FEATURES The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical direction, from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans set on it. The heat does not spread in a horizontal direction, so that the glass stays “cool” at only a few centimeters from the cooking plate. The 4 cooking zones are shown by painted disks on the ceramic surface. Before switching on the cooktop make sure that it is clean.
CO0KING HINTS Cooking zone power level Power level TYPE OF COOKING 0 Switched OFF 1 2 For melting operations (butter, chocolate). 3 To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of liquid (sauces, eggs). 4 5 To heat bigger quantities; to whip creams and sauces. (vegetables, fruits, soups). 5 6 Slow boiling, i.e.: meats, spaghetti, continuations of cooking of roasts, potatoes. 6 For every kind of frying, cutlets, uncovered cooking, i.e.: risotto.
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR When the temperature of a cooking plate is over 60°C, the relevant trol display is also lit-up to warn of heat on the surface of the hob. H in the touch con- This H symbol also stay on after the cooking plate has been switched off to shown that the hob surface is still hot. This residual heat lasts for a rather long time after the cooking plate has been switched off. During this time you should avoid touching the hob surface over the cooking area.
SAFETY HINTS • Before you switch the hob on, make sure you know which touch controls the required cooking zone. We advise you to set the pan over the cooking zone before switching it on. DISTORTED PANBASE • Do not use pots and pans with rough bases (pay attention to cookware made of cast-iron). Rough bases can damage the glass surface of the hob (scratches). DISTORTED PANBASE • Always ensure that the base of your saucepan is clean and dry before placing on the hob.
3 HOW TO USE THE TOUCH CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE IN THE MODEL IN FIG. 1.1 • Minute minder key. • Program key for automatic turning off the cooking zone. Turn-off key for outer cooking zone (only for 2-circuit zones) • Dial clock display. • Display automatic turn-off of the cooking zone with luminous points showing the involved zone. Luminous point indicating that both circuits of the double circuit zone are turned ON.
HOW TO TURN THE TOUCH CONTROL ON AND OFF When first switching ON or after power failure, all displays and luminous point will be blinking for 1 second and will then go out while the touch control will be put in stand-by. STARTING • Press the key and keep it pressed until the touch control is lighted. The 4 displays of the cooking zones read 0.
POWER IGNITION AND ADJUSTMENT OF A COOKING ZONE To turn ON a cooking zone its touch control must be switched ON (cf. section “HOW TO TURN THE TOUCH CONTROL ON AND OFF”). 1. Press the key to activate the cooking zone to be lighted; then release the key. The point of the selected zone on the bottom right side of the display remains lighted while the points of all other cooking zones are turned OFF. If the activated zone is hot, the display will alternately readout H and 0. Luminous point 2.
FUNCTIONING OF THE DOUBLE AND OVAL COOKING ZONES The double and oval cooking hobs are consisting of two circuits, which may be used in the following modes: • Extended cooking zone: the first and second heating circuit are both switched ON. • Reduced cooking zone: only the first heating unit is switched ON.
FAST AUTOMATIC HEATING OF THE COOKING ZONES This function permits fast heating up at the maximum power level, followed by heating at the preset power level. The duration of the automatic fast heating up period is preset and depends on the selected power level (cf. schedule) The touch control shall be switched ON (cf. section “HOW TO TURN THE TOUCH CONTROL ON AND OFF”) 1. Press the key to activate the interested cooking zone; then release the key.
After a few seconds, the display reads A (automatic) alternatively with the preset power level. The cooking zone will operate at its maximum power for the time indicated in the schedule. Upon its expiry, A on the display will be switched off and the cooking zone will continue to function at the preset power level. Cooking zone power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fast heating time 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 6,5 min. 8,5 min. 3,5 min. 3,5 min. 4,5 min. 10 sec.
TURNING OFF THE COOKING ZONE 1. Press the key to activate the cooking zone to be switched off; then release the key. The point at the bottom right side of the display will light up to indicate activation 2. Method A Press the keys time . and at the same The cooking zone is turned OFF and the display reads out alternately 0 and H indicating the zone is hot. Method B: Press the central key and keep it pressed until the display reads out 0.
PROTECTION AGAINST UNWANTED TURN-ON If the touch control finds that a key remains activated for more than 10 seconds, it will lock down and sends an audio warning signal to indicate the presence of an object on the keys. The displays read out the error code and a 10 sec. audio warning signal is emitted. If a cooking zone is hot, an H will be displayed alternately with an error signal. The touch control will remain locked (no control can be activated) unless the object is removed.
SAFETY KEY-LOCK TO PROTECT CHILDREN This function locks the touch-control keys against unwanted activation. When set, this function remains permanent, even after the touch control is switched OFF and turned ON again and even after power failure or black-out. The safety lock can only be deactivated by a wilful operation. Before using the cooking zones, it is necessary temporarily to remove the safety locks which will be automatically reset after the touch-control is switched OFF.
TEMPORARILY UNLOCKING OF THE KEYS FOR COOKING PURPOSES After they have been switched ON, the touch control displays readout four L indicating that the keys are locked. To temporarily unlock the keys, which remains active until the touch control is switched OFF: • Press the key at THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE and the key together at the same time. The four L will be replaced by four 0 with blinking points to show that all keys have been unlocked and are activated.
PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OFF THE COOKING ZONES (NOT AVAILABLE FOR MODEL IN FIG. 1.1) - This function permits to set a timer from 1 to 99 minutes for automatic turning OFF the cooking zones. - As many luminous points as there are cooking zones are located around the timer display to indicate the zone on which the timer is activated. To set the automatic switching OFF program, the cooking zone shall be turned ON and adjusted at the required power level. 1.
Method B Fast adjustment at 60 minutes. Press the key ; then release this key. The display will readout 60. It will be possible to increase this time up to 99 minutes by pressing the timer key within 10 seconds. The time may be decreased by pressing the key . The count down starts immediately after the setting has been completed and the luminous point indicating the cooking zone remains stably lighted. All cooking zones may be programmed at the same time.
CONTROL AND/OR MODIFICATION OF THE TIME STATE OF THE PROGRAMMED ZONES (NOT AVAILABLE FOR MODEL IN FIG. 1.1) The time state of each cooking zone and its preset automatic turning off may be visualized at any moment. Latest selected zone The display will visualize the time of the latest selected zone. To visualize the time state of another programmed zone, proceed as follows: This point will light up 1. Press the key to activate the interested cooking zone; then release the key.
MINUTE MINDER (NOT AVAILABLE FOR MODEL IN FIG. 1.1) This function permits to set an audio signal that is activated upon expiry of the countdown time, to be programmed in the 1 – 99 range. This function has no influence on the operation of the cooking hobs. The touch control shall be switched ON (cf. section HOW TO SWITCH THE TOUCH CONTROL ON AND OFF). 1. Press the timer key ; then release this key. The timer display will light up and readout 00; the point at the bottom right side will be blinking. 2.
4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB Before you begin cleaning make sure that the hob is switched off. • Remove spillages and other types of incrustations. • Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth. • If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob. • All traces of the cleaner must be removed with a damp cloth.
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5 INSTALLATION CAUTION: This appliance shall only be serviced by authorized personnel. • This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person according to the current local regulations and in observation of the manufacturer’s instructions. • Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may cause personal injury of damage. • Always disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply before carrying out any maintenance operations or repairs.
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 figures 5.1a-5.
FASTENING THE COOKTOP Each cooktop is supplied with a set of tabs and screws to fasten it on units with a working surface from 3 to 4 cm deep. The kit includes 4 tabs A and 4 self-threading screws B (fig. 5.4). • Cut the unit. • Turn the hob upside down and rest the glass side on a cloth. • Spread the seal C around the edge of the hob (fig. 5.5). • Put tabs A into the mountings; only tighten screws B a few turns. Make sure that the tabs are mounted correctly as shown in the figure 5.4.
6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION for the UNITED KINGDOM only IMPORTANT: Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 to a good earth wiring system is absolutely essential.
• The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow = Earth Blue = Neutral Brown = Live. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead for the appliance, may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your spur box, proceed as follows: 1) The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked E (Earth) or or Green coloured.
CONNECTING THE FEEDER CABLE To connect the feeder cable to the hob it is necessary to carry out the following operations: • Unscrew the screw A of the terminal board at the bottom of the hob (fig. 6.1). • Unlock the 2 clips B and open the cover C. • Unscrew the screw D and open completely the cable clamp E (fig. 6.3). • Position the U bolts F onto terminal board G (fig. 6.3) according to the diagram in fig. 6.2. • Connect the phase and earth wires to terminal board G according to the diagram in fig. 6.
for the other countries IMPORTANT: Installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 to a good earth wiring system is absolutely essential.
CONNECTING THE FEEDER CABLE To connect the feeder cable to the hob it is necessary to carry out the following operations: • • • • Unscrew the screw A of the terminal board at the bottom of the hob (fig. 6.4). Unlock the 2 clips B and open the cover C. Unscrew the screw D and open completely the cable clamp E (figs. 6.6 - 6.7). Position the U bolts F onto terminal board G (figs. 6.6 - 6.7) according to the diagrams in fig. 6.5.
4 G 2 C 5 1 3 E PE N L2 L1 F D 220-240 V ~ Fig. 6.6 4 G 2 C 5 1 3 E PE L1 N L2 F 380-415 V 2N D ~ Fig. 6.
Descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are given as simply indicative. The manufacturer reserves the right, considering the characteristics of the models described here, at any time and without notice, to make eventual necessary modifications for their construction or for commercial needs. Cod.
