Contents 1.1 Appliance purpose 1.5 Disposal 1.6 How to read the user manual 2 Description 2.1 General Description 2.2 Control panel 3 Use 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Instructions Cleaning the surfaces Ordinary weekly cleaning Food stains or residues What to do if... 5 Installation 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 40 41 42 43 43 44 46 Instructions Preliminary operations Using the hob Special functions Additional functions Error notifications 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.
Instructions 1 General safety instructions Risk of personal injury • During use the appliance and its accessible parts become very hot. • Never touch the heating elements during use. • Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: Turn off the appliance and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.
• Do not place metal objects, such as dishes or cutlery, on the hob surface during use as they may overheat. • Do not insert pointed metal objects (cutlery or utensils) into the slots in the appliance. • Do not use or store flammable materials near the appliance or directly underneath the hob. • DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN USE. • Switch off the appliance immediately after use. • DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
Instructions • Fire hazard: Never leave objects on the cooking surfaces. • DO NOT FOR ANY REASON USE THE APPLIANCE AS A SPACE HEATER. • Cooking vessels or griddle plates should be placed inside the perimeter of the hob. • All pans must have smooth, flat bottoms. • If any liquid does boil over or spill, remove the excess from the hob. • Take care not to spill acid substances such as lemon juice or vinegar on the hob. • Do not spill sugar or sweet mixtures on the hob during cooking.
• Use cables that can withstand temperatures of at least 90 °C. • The tightening torque of the screws of the terminal supply wires must be 1.5 - 2 Nm. • The power cable must only be installed or replaced by a qualified technician. For this appliance • If cracks or fissures form, or if the glass ceramic cooking surface breaks, turn off the appliance immediately. Disconnect the power supply and call Technical Support. • Avoid hard, solid objects falling on the cooking surface.
Instructions • Let the cooking surface cool down before closing the cover. • People who have pacemakers or other similar devices fitted must make sure that the operation of these devices is not affected by the induction field, the frequency range of which is between 20 and 50 kHz. • In conformity with the provisions regarding electromagnetic compatibility, the electromagnetic induction cooking hob comes under group 2 and class B (EN 55011). 1.
1.5 Disposal This appliance conforms to the WEEE European directive (2012/19/EU) and must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service life. The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives. To dispose of the appliance: • Cut the power supply cable and remove it along with the plug. Power voltage Danger of electrocution • Disconnect the mains power supply.
Instructions 1.6 How to read the user manual This user manual uses the following reading conventions: Instructions General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal. Description Description of the appliance and its accessories. Use Information on the use of the appliance and its accessories, cooking advice. Cleaning and maintenance Information for proper cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
Description 2 Description EN 2.1 General Description 90 cm SX = Left cooking zones CNT = Centre cooking zones DX = Right cooking zones Maximum absorbed power table (Watt) Dimensions H x L (mm) Level 9 Booster Double Booster Single zone 180 x 240 2100 W 2500 W 3000 W Multizone 360 x 240 3000 W 3700 W - * power levels are approximate and may vary according to the pan used or the settings made.
Description 2.2 Control panel Cooking zones area List of buttons Main controls area Scroll bar: increases or decreases the power level of a cooking zone. Warming function button: activates the keep warm function. List of icons On/Off button: turns the hob on or off. Scroll bar and number icon: indicate the power level that has been selected for a cooking zone. Warming function icon: indicates the activation of the keep warm function. Key icon: indicates the activation of the controls lock function.
Advantages of induction cooking The appliance is equipped with an induction generator for each cooking zone. Each generator located under the glass ceramic cooking surface creates an electromagnetic field which induces a thermal current in the base of the pan. This means the heat is no longer transmitted from the hob to the pan but created directly inside the pan by the inductive current.
Use 3 Use 3.1 Instructions High temperature Danger of burns • Protect your hands by wearing heatproof gloves during use. • Do not touch or clean the hob surface during operation or when the residual heat indicator lights are still on. • Do not put empty pans or frying pans on switched on cooking zones. • Keep children under the age of 8 away from the appliance when it is in use. • Activate the controls lock when you have children or pets which could reach the hob.
3.2 Preliminary operations Minimum cookware diameter In order to remove any moisture that could have accumulated during the manufacturing process and for the electronic circuits and control keypad to work properly: 1. Remove the protective films from the external surfaces of the appliance and accessories. 2. Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate). Make sure that the minimum diameter of the pans are those indicated in the following table, for both configurations.
Use To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction cooking. If you do not have a magnet, you can put a small amount of water in the pan, place it on a cooking zone and start the hot plate. If the symbol appears on the display, it means the pan is not suitable. Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use.
Advice on energy-saving Power levels • The diameter of the base of the pan must not exceed the width of the silk-screened cooking zone. • Pans must not be placed outside the perimeter of the hob or above the front control panel. • When buying a pan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of the base or the top of the pan, as the top is almost always larger than the base.
Use 2. Move your finger to the left or right on the scroll bar to select the power level, Switching on the cooking zone automatically from The hob is provided with an automatic pan sensing system. . Adjusting the cooking zone After having placed a pan on the cooking zone and made sure that the zone has been activated: 1. Place a finger on the left-hand side of the scroll bar of the cooking zone to be used. The display of the zone being used will indicate the selected power level.
Use This function allows you to quickly set the cooking zones to the required power. After having switched on the hob and placed a pan on it: 1. Place a finger on the scroll bar at approximately the required power level. After switching on the hob and having selected a cooking zone: 1. Place a finger on the left-hand side of the scroll bar. EN Quick selection The display of the cooking zone used will turn on: the power value indicated is . 2.
Use The Booster function remains active for a maximum of 10 minutes, after which the power is reduced automatically to level 9. 3. The flashing and symbols appear at the side of the number icons. These symbols indicate that the Multizone function can be activated. Double Booster Function The Double Booster function allows more power to be supplied compared to the Booster function. After having activated the Booster function for a cooking zone, press the far right of the scroll bar again.
Use To deactivate the Multizone function: 1. Touch the scroll bar of the relevant zones at the same time. 2. The and symbols disappear and the function is deactivated. Cooking guidelines Example of correct pan position The table below shows the power values which can be set, together with the corresponding type of food. Settings may vary depending on the amount of food and consumer taste.
Use To turn off the Warming function for a zone, Residual heat Improper use Danger of burns • Supervise children carefully as they cannot easily see the residual heat indicator. The cooking zones remain hot for a certain period of time even after they have been turned off. Make sure that children never touch the hob. If the cooking zone is still hot after being switched off, the symbol will be displayed on the display. The symbol clears once the temperature drops below 65°C. 3.
Use This function is used to activate the Multizone function automatically for the right zones only. It is used when using a griddle or cooking with long pans. To activate the Grill function: 1. Place a griddle or a long pan on the right zones. 2. Press the will flash. The button. The LED above it symbol appears on the front zone display and the symbol appears on the rear zone display. The scroll bar will be set automatically to level 8 (preheating phase).
Use 3.5 Additional functions 2. The timer display shows . Rapid heating This function is not available for the Booster, Double booster and Warming functions. The rapid heating function heats one cooking zone at maximum power for a limited time, after which it continues cooking at the set power level. After selecting a cooking zone: • Press and hold a power level (from 1 to 9) for at least 3 seconds. • The symbol appears on the display of the cooking zone alternating with the selected power level.
Use from 0 to 10 minutes from 10 min. to 1 hour from 1 hour to 1 hour and 59 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes + 1 minute 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes If you select a time of 10 minutes or more, the icon appears below the timer display. Timed cooking • This function is used to program the automatic switch-off of each cooking zone at the end of a period of time. • A maximum of 1 hour and 59 minutes can be set. To activate the timed cooking function, first turn on the hob, then: 1.
Use 3.6 Error notifications Recall Function This is used to restore some functions that have already been started after the appliance has been switched off unintentionally. If the appliance is switched off unintentionally, carry out the following procedure within 6 seconds: 1. Switch on the appliance. • The LED above the to flash. button will start 2. Press the pause button immediately to restore the functions that were previously active.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces • Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance. • Do not spill sugar or sweet mixtures on the hob during cooking. • Do not place materials or substances that could melt (plastic or aluminium foil). • Keep sensor buttons clean at all times and do not rest any object on them. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts made of steel or that have metallic surface finishes (e.g.
Cleaning and maintenance Changes in colour do not affect the operation and stability of the glass. These are not alterations to the material of the hob but just residues which have not been removed and have then carbonised. Shiny surfaces can form due to the bases of pans, especially aluminium ones, rubbing on the surface, and due to the use of unsuitable detergents. They are difficult to remove using conventional cleaning products. It may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process several times.
Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection 90 cm models: • 380-415 V 3N~ • Have the electrical connection performed by authorised technical personnel. • Use personal protective equipment. • The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Disconnect the mains supply. • Do not pull the cable to unplug the appliance. • Use cables withstanding a temperature of at least 90°C.
Installation Fixed connection Fit the power line with an all-pole circuit breaker in compliance with installation regulations. The circuit breaker should be located near the appliance and in an easily reachable position. Run the power cable in the rear part of the unit. Make sure that it . does not come into contact with the lower part of the hob or a builtin oven below it. Be careful when connecting additional electrical appliances. Connection cables must not come into contact with hot cooking zones.
Installation 5.5 Section cut from the countertop Heat production during appliance operation Risk of fire • Check that the carcase material is heat resistant. • Check that the carcase has the required openings. • Do not obstruct the ventilation grille in front of the product during mounting. Veneers, adhesives or plastic coatings on adjacent furniture should be temperatureresistant (>90°C), otherwise they might warp over time.
Installation Hob seal To prevent leakage of liquid between the frame of the hob and the countertop, place the adhesive seal provided along the entire outer edge of the hob before assembly. Do not use silicone to secure the hob. This would make it impossible to remove the hob, if necessary, without damaging it. Flush built-in model For this kind of hobs additional milling is needed in the recessed hole if you wish to install the hob flush with the work surface. L 900 A min. 50 X 880 B min.
Installation Over built-in oven unit If installed on top of an oven, the latter must be equipped with a cooling fan. The clearance between the hob and the kitchen units or other built-in appliances must be enough to ensure sufficient ventilation and air discharge. If installed above an oven, a space must be left between the bottom of the hob and the top of the appliance installed below. On top of an empty kitchen unit or drawers If there are other pieces of furniture (lateral walls, drawers, etc.
Installation Ventilation Spring clips The illustrations below show two examples of installation suitable for proper ventilation and one example of incorrect installation to be avoided. To ensure the hob is fixed and centred as accurately as possible, the clips provided must be positioned as described below: 1. Fit the clips by gently pressing them horizontally into the appropriate space. 2. Then turn them upwards to fix them in place.
