Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Appliance purpose Disposal Identification plate This user manual How to read the user manual 2 Description 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 General Description Control panel Available accessories Advantages of induction cooking 3 Use 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.
Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 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. • Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constantly supervised. • Children must never play with the appliance. • Never rest metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the appliance during use. • Switch off the appliance immediately after use.
For this appliance 1.3 Appliance purpose • If your hob has a cookware detector, do not rely on it exclusively. • Remove any traces of liquid from the lid (if fitted) before opening. • Let the cooking surface cool down before closing the lid. • 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.
Instructions • Deliver the appliance to the appropriate recycling centre for electrical and electronic equipment waste, or return it to the retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis. Our appliances are packed in nonpolluting and recyclable materials. • Deliver the packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre. Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation • Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. • Do not let children play with the packaging plastic bags. 1.
Description 2 Description EN 2.1 General Description 4 Zone Outer diameter (mm) Inner diameter (mm) Max. power absorbed (W)* Power absorbed in Power function (W)* 1 145 100 1400 2200 2 180 100 1850 3000 3 270 120 2600 3700 4 210 100 2300 3700 * power levels are indicative and can vary according to the pan used or the settings made.
Description 2.2 Control panel On first connection to the electrical mains, an automatic check will be carried out that will switch on all indicator lights for a few seconds. All the appliance’s control and monitoring devices are located together on the front panel. The induction hob is controlled by means of the Touch Control sensor keys. Lightly touch a symbol on the glass ceramic surface. A beep will sound to confirm every effective touch.
Description Scraper Useful for cleaning the hob. The accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation. Supplied original and optional accessories can be requested to Authorised Assistance Centres. Use only original accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 2.4 Advantages of induction cooking The hob is equipped with an induction generator for each cooking zone.
Use 3 Use 3.1 Instructions High temperature Danger of burns • Protect your hands wearing heat-proof 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. • Do not allow children younger than 8 years old to come near the appliance when in operation. • Activate the key lock when you have children or pets which could reach the hob.
3.2 Using the hob correctly Cookware suitable for use in induction cooking Cookware used on the induction cooking surface must be made of metal, with magnetic properties and a sufficiently large base. Suitable cookware: • Enamelled steel cookware with thick bases. • Cast iron cookware with an enamelled base. • Cookware in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with a special base.
Use 3.3 Operating principles Residual heat Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use. If the cooking zone settings are not changed, the maximum duration of operation for each zone depends on the power level selected. When the device for limiting the duration of use is activated, the cooking zone turns off, a short alert sounds and, if the zone is hot, the symbol appears on the display.
Use 0 Suitable for OFF setting 1-2 Reheating food, keeping small amounts of water on the boil, and whipping up sauces with egg yolk or butter. 3-4 Cooking solid or liquid food, keeping water on the boil, defrosting deep-frozen food, cooking 2- or 3-egg omelettes, fruit and vegetables, various cooking processes. 5-7 Stewing meat, fish and vegetables, simmering food, making jams etc. 8-9 Cooking or frying meat, fish, steaks and liver; browning meat, fish, eggs, etc. Deep-frying potatoes, etc.
Use 3.5 Using the hob To switch the hob on: • Hold down the On/Off least 1 second. To switch the hob off: • Hold down the On/Off least 2 seconds. Accelerator key for at key for at The hob automatically turns off after a few seconds if no cooking zone has been switched on. Switching on the cooking zone After switching on the hob: • Press the keys and of the required cooking zone to select the cooking power (from 1 to 9). Switching off the cooking zone • Use the key to 0 (zero).
Use This function allows you to use the maximum available power for the cooking zone for a maximum of 10 minutes. To activate the Power function, first turn on the hob, then: 1. Press the key . An LED above the key will flash on the display. 2. Press the key or for the required cooking zone. The display will show the symbol on the activated cooking zone. After 10 minutes, the power level for the cooking zone will automatically be turned down to 9.
Use Keep warm function The Keep warm function allows you to keep cooked food hot. To activate the Keep warm function, first turn on the hob, then: 1. Press the key twice. An LED next to the key will flash on the display. 2. Press the key or for the required cooking zone. The display will show the symbol on the activated cooking zone. To deactivate the Keep warm function: • Press the key or for the relevant cooking zone.
Use This function pauses the operation of all cooking zones. The Pause function can be activated when at least one cooking zone is switched on: • Hold down the key . The display will show an LED above the key and the symbol on all cooking zones. All the hob's keys will be disabled, except for the control lock key. All cooking zones will switch off. To deactivate the Pause function: 1. Press the key . 2. Press the key or for a cooking zone which was previously on.
Use Minute minder This function is used to set a Minute minder which will sound a buzzer at the end of the pre-set time (from 1 to 99 minutes). To activate the Minute minder, first turn on the hob, then: 1. Press the keys of the timer at the same time. The display will show the time indicator . A flashing LED below the time indicator shows that the function has been activated. 2. Press the keys or of the timer to set the minute minder (hold down to advance quickly).
Use At the end of the set time, a buzzer notifies the user and the cooking zone is turned off automatically. To deactivate the buzzer: • Press any hob key. To modify or deactivate the Timed cooking function: 1. Hold down the keys of the timer at the same time. The display will show the time indicator . An LED above the time indicator shows the active cooking zones which can be selected in sequence. 2. Release the timer keys when the LED indicates the required cooking zone. 3.
Cleaning and maintenance 4 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 keys clean at all times and do not rest any object on them.
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 The appliance is connected as follows: Connection type Six-pole 6 x 1.5 mm² Power voltage Danger of electrocution • Have the electrical connection performed by authorised technical personnel. • Use personal protective equipment. • The appliance must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Disconnect the mains supply. • Do not pull the cable to remove the plug.
Installation Fit the power line with an omnipolar circuit breaker in compliance with installation regulations. The circuit breaker should be located near the appliance and in an easily reachable position. Connection with plug and socket Make sure that the plug and socket are of the same type. Avoid using adapters and shunts as these could cause overheating and a risk of burns. Run the power cable in the rear part of the unit.
Installation 5.3 Section cut from the countertop The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work and must therefore be carried out by a competent tradesman. Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat resistant (>90°C). 5.
Over empty kitchen unit or drawers Ventilation If there are other pieces of furniture (lateral walls, drawers, etc.), dishwashers or fridges under the hob, a double-layer wooden base must be installed at least 30 mm from the bottom of the hob to avoid any accidental contact. It must only be possible to remove the double-layer base using suitable equipment. The illustrations below show two examples of installation suitable for proper ventilation and one example of incorrect installation to be avoided.
Installation Hob seal 5.5 Spring clips 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. To ensure the hob is fixed and centred as accurately as possible, the clips provided must be positioned as described below: 1. Before installing the appliance in the unit, turn it upside down. Place the appliance on a newspaper or soft surface to protect the glass from damage and scratches.
