elica NikolaTesla Hob Extractor Switch Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- ELICA
Table of Contents
elica NikolaTesla Hob Extractor Switch
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Cooking containers
Only use pans that carry the symbol.
Important
to avoid permanent damage to the hob surface, do not use
- containers with a base that is not perfectly flat;
- metal containers with an enamelled base;
- containers with a rough base, to avoid scratching the hob surface;
- never place hot pots and pans on the surface of the hob’s control panel. Not all pans suitable for induction work in an efficient manner due to the base only partially consisting of ferromagnetic material! When purchasing pots or pans ensure that:
- that the base is made entirely from ferromagnetic material. If this is not the case, the efficacy of the transmission of heat is lessened and the uniformity of heat and the temperature of the pot/pan may not be suitable for cooking.
- The base does not contain aluminium: the crockery does not heat and may not be recognised by the inductors.
- Bases that are not flat or that have rough surfaces. These lower the contact surface area between the inductor and the pan, lowering efficiency and harming the cooking experience.
Important: never put hot pots or pans on the hob control panel surface.
Pre-existing containers
You can check if the pot material is magnetic simply by using a magnet. Pots
are not suitable if they are not magnetically detectable. The indications from
the previous paragraph also apply here.
Recommended pot bottom diameters
IMPORTANT: if the pots are not of the correct size, the cooking zones will not switch on. To see the minimum pot diameters for each individual zone, consult the illustrated section of this manual.
Instructions for cooking
To obtain the best results we recommend:
- Using pots and pans with a bottom diameter equal to that of the cooking zone.
- Where possible, keep the cover on the pan during cooking and in particular on pans with a height greater than 22 cm.
- Position the pan in the centre of the cooking zone indicated on the hob.
USING THE EXTRACTOR
The extraction system can be used as a suction version with an external exhaust or a filter version with internal recirculation. Consult the website www.elica.com and www.shop.elica.com to view the full range of available kits for carrying out the various installations in filter and suction versions.
Suction Version
Vapours are exhausted outside via a series of pipes (to be purchased separately). Connect the product to wall-mounted exhaust pipes and holes with a diameter equivalent to the air outlet (connecting flange). For more information on the pipes and their dimensions see the page relating to accessories in the installation manual – Suction version. The use of pipes and discharge holes in the wall with a smaller diameter will lead to a reduction in suction performance and a drastic noise increase. All responsibility in this regard is therefore denied. For maximum suction efficiency:
- We recommend a maximum pipe route length of 7 linear metres.
- We recommend using at most two 90° curves for 7 linear metres of piping
- Avoid drastic changes in the sections of pipework, always prefer using sections equivalent of Ø 150 mm (or rectangular 222 × 89 mm).
Filter version
The extracted air will be filtered in special grease filters and odour filters before being sent back into the room. The product is supplied with all parts necessary for standard installation, with the air outlet positioned in the front part of the cabinet plinth. The product comes with a set of odour filters. For more information, see the page relating to accessories in the installation manual – Filter version.
OPERATION
Control panel
Touch-sensitive buttons (TOUCH)
- ON/OFF hob/extractor system
- Cooking zone position indicator
- Selection of the cooking zones and power adjustment
- Temperature Manager activation
- Extractor fan buttons
- Extractor fan selection Increase/Decrease extraction speed (power)
- Activate automatic functions Reset filter saturation
- Activate Timer Increase/Decrease Timer value
- Key Lock
- Child Lock
- Pause / Recall
- Display / LED
- View power
- View extraction speed (power)
- Cooking zone display
- Extractor fan display
- Timer display
- Temperature Manager Indicator
- Filter assistance indicator
- Automatic extraction function indicator
- Timer indicator active
- Egg Timer indicator active
- Bridge indicator active
- SNAP operation indicator
- FLAP indicator
Using the hob
Things to know before starting
This manual describes the main functions. Use the QR code at the front of the
manual to access the full instructions online. All the functions of this hob
respect the most rigorous safety norms. For this reason:
- Some functions do not activate, or deactivate automatically, if pans are removed or when they are incorrectly positioned on top of the hob.
- In other cases functions deactivate automatically after a few seconds when the selected function requires further settings that have not been input. Wait for the display to turn off before approaching the cooking zone.
Cooking zone display
On the displays relating to the cooking areas, the following is indicated
Hob features
- Safe Activation: The product is activated only in the presence of pots on the cooking zone: the heating process does not start or is interrupted if there are no pots, or if these are removed.
- Pot Detector: The product automatically detects the presence of pots on the cooking zones.
- Safety Shut Down: For safety reasons, each cooking zone has a maximum operating time, which depends on the maximum power level set.
- Residual Heat Indicator: When switching off one or more cooking zones, the residual heat is indicated with a specific visual signal on the display of the corresponding zone by the “ ” symbol.
Operation
Note: activate the required zone first
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Switching on: touch ON/OFF hob/ extractor system. touch again to switch off.
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Cooking Zone Selection : Touch the selection bar (3) corresponding with the desired cooking zone.
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Power Level
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Touch the selection bar (3) and slide right with fingers to increase the Power Level, left to decrease.
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There are 9 power levels available + an intensive power level indicated on the display by the ” ” symbol (Power Booster).
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The ” ” power level (Power Booster) remains active for 5 minutes, after which the power returns to the previous level.
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Bridge Zones: Cooking Zones FL (“Master”) and RL
(“Secondary”) and the zones FR (“Master”) and RR (“Secondary”) can work as a pair or in combined mode creating a single zone thanks to the Bridge -
function (2 in total: 1 on the right and 1 on the left) with the same power level.
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This function allows evenly distributed cooking with large-sized pots and pans.
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To activate the Bridge Function:
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select both cooking zones to be used simultaneously
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The Bridge indicator (21) of the “Secondary” cooking
zone lights up -
using the Selection area (3), of the “Master” cooking zone the Operating power level can be set
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to disable the Bridge Function all you have to do is to repeat the activation procedure
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Power Limitation The Power Limitation function allows for operation of the product to be set to limit the power consumption (kW)
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Note : the setting of the hob must be made with the hob switched off at the time it is connected to the electrical supply, or when reconnected to the electrical supply, within 2 minutes, without pressing the button.
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To set the Power Limitation:
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touch and hold the buttons until you hear a brief acoustic signal.
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slide simultaneously on the FL and RL selection bars , from left to right, then press and hold the corresponding area at the last power level until a brief acoustic signal is emitted
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the Timer (15) display shows the symbols “CF6”, to indicate that it is possible to run the setup
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then press the button and the display timer (15) will display PHA (Phase Power Limit): −
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the FL zone display shows the current setting** 0 = 7.4 KW (default setting) 1 = 4.5 KW 2 = 3.1 KW
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to change the Power Limitation settings, slide on the selection areas FL
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to save the selection made, press the buttons for 1 second; an audible signal will be emitted to confirm the setting and the function quits.
Using the extractor system
• Switching on: Touch ON/OFF of the hob/extractor
system.
Touch again to switch off.
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Switching the extractor system off: Open the Flap touch the Selection bar (6) to activate the extractor system.
Note: The extractor zone is fitted with a mechanical rotating -
FLAP. The FLAP must be opened before switching on the hood to activate the extractor system. The hood has a sensor which when the extractor is on stops the motor automatically if the FLAP is closed. Extraction only starts again when the FLAP is reopened.
Extraction speed (power)
Touch and slide your fingers along the Selection bar (6): to the right to
increase extraction speed (power) (0-8); to the left to decrease extraction
speed (power) (8-0). The product has an additional 2 timed extraction speeds
(power levels): “9” for 15 minutes, “10” for 5 minutes after that the power
returns to level 8
Note: both speeds are indicated on the display (13) of the selected
cooking zone with the ” ” symbol.
Power tables
MAINTENANCE
Caution! Before any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the cooking zones are switched off and the heat indicator has turned off.
Maintaining the hob
Cleaning
The hob must be cleaned after each use. Important: Do not use abrasive sponges
or pads, they may ruin the glass. Do not use irritant chemical detergents such
as oven sprays or stain removers. After each use, let the hob cool down
completely to remove encrusted on dirt and stains. Use a soft cloth, paper
towel or specific products to clean the hob (follow the Manufacturer’s
instructions)
DO NOT USE STEAM JET CLEANERS
Important: In the event of the accidental spillage of large quantities of
liquid from pans it is possible to drain by using the discharge valve, on the
lower section of the product, in order to remove any residues and ensuring
maximum hygiene levels are maintained. Fig. 1a
For a more thorough and in-depth clean the lower tank can be removed
completely. Fig. 1b
Cleaning the metal grille:
The grille must be washed by hand with hot water and neutral detergent, then
dried thoroughly to prevent oxidation.
Maintenance of the extractor system
Cleaning
Clean using ONLY a cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. DO NOT CLEAN
WITH TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS. Do not use abrasive products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL
Grease filter
Traps cooking grease particles.
The grease filter must be cleaned once a month using non aggressive
detergents, either by hand or in the dishwasher, which must be set to a low
temperature and a short cycle. When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter
may discolor slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.
Odour filter
(For filter version only) Fig. 3a-b-c It absorbs unpleasant odors caused by
cooking. The product comes with a set of odour filters. The saturation of the
odour filters can occur after somewhat prolonged use depending on the type of
cooking and how regularly the grease filter is cleaned. The odour filters can
be thermally regenerated every 2/3 months in an oven pre-heated to 200°C for
45 minutes. The correct regeneration of the filter ensures that it can
constantly filter efficiently for 5 years.
Warning! Do not leave filters on the bottom of the oven, but place it on a baking tray and position it at a mid height..