FAGOR IO-HOB-0978 Induction Hob Instruction Manual

IO-HOB-0978 Induction Hob
Instruction Manual
Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!

IO-HOB-0978 Induction Hob

DEAR CUSTOMER,
Your hob combines exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions, operating your hob will not be a problem.
Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this hob were carefully tested.
We ask you to read the User Manual carefully before switching on the appliance. Following the directions in this manual will protect you from any misuse.
Keep this User Manual and store it near at hand.
The instructions should be followed carefully to avoid any unfortunate accidents.

Important!
The appliance may only be operated when you have read and understood this manual thoroughly.
The appliance is designed solely for cooking. Any other use (eg heating a room) is incompatible with the appliance’s intended purpose and can pose a risk to the user.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning: The appliance and its accessible parts be- come hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Warning: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
Warning: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibillity of electric shock.
Metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
You should not use steam cleaning devices to clean the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Before using the induction hob for the first time, carefully read its user manual. This will ensure user safety and prevent damage to the appliance.

• If the induction hob is operated in immediate vicinity to the radio, television set or other radio-frequency-emitting device, make sure that the hob’s touch sensor controls operate correctly.

• The hob must be connected by a qualified installer.

• Do not install the appliance near a refrigerator.

• Furniture, where the hob is installed must be resistant to temperatures up to 100°C. This applies to veneers, edges, surfaces made of plastics, adhesives and paints.

• The appliance may only be used once fitted in kitchen furniture. This will protect the user against accidental touching the live part.

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be conducted by specialists. Improper repairs can be dangerous to the user.

• The appliance is not connected to mains when it is unplugged or the main circuit breaker is switched off.

• Plug of the power cord should be accessible after appliance has been installed.

• Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with  the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety.

• Persons with implanted devices, which support vital functions (eg, pacemaker, insulin pump, or hearing aids) must ensure that these devices are not affected by the induction hob (the frequency of the induction hob is 20-50 kHz).

• Once power is disconnected all settings and indications are erased. When electric power is restored caution is advisable. If the cooking zones are hot, „H” residual heat  indicator will be displayed. Also child lock key will be displayed, as when the appliance is connected for the first time.

• Built-in residual heat indicator can be used to determine if the appliance is on and if it is still hot.

• If the mains socket is near the cooking zone, make sure the cord does not touch any hot areas.

• When cooking using oil and fat do not leave the appliance unattended, as there is a fire hazard.

• Do not use plastic containers and aluminum foil. They melt at high temperatures and may damage the cooking surface.

• Solid or liquid sugar, citric acid, salt or plastic must not be allowed to spill on the hot cooking zone.

• If sugar or plastic accidentally fall on the hot cooking zone, do not turn off the hob and scrape the sugar or plastic off with a sharp scraper. Protect hands from burns  and injuries.

• When cooking on induction hob only use pots and pans with a flat base having no sharp edges or burrs as these can permanently scratch the cooking surface.

• Induction hob cooking surface is resistant to thermal shock. It is not sensitive to cold nor hot.

• Avoid dropping objects on the cooking surface. In some circumstances, point impacts such as dropping a bottle of spices, may lead to cracks and chipping of the cooking  surface.

• If any damage occurs, seething food can get into the live parts of the induction hob through damaged areas.

• If the cooking surface is cracked, switch off power to avoid the risk of electric shock.

• Do not use the cooking surface as a cutting board or work table.

• Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids and aluminum foil on the cooking surface as they could become hot.

• Do not install the hob over a heater without a fan, over a dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer or washing machine.

• If the hob has been built in the kitchen worktop, metal objects located in a cabinet below can be heated to high temperatures through the air flowing from the hob  ventilation system.
  As a result it is recommended to use a partition (see Figure 2).

• Please follow the instructions for care and cleaning of induction hob. In the event of misuse or mishandling warranty may be void.

HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY

Using the electricity in irresponsible manner not only saves money, but also helps protect the environment. So let’s save electricity! This is how it’s done:

• Use the correct cookware.
  Cookware with flat and a thick base can save up to 1/3 of electricity. Please remember to cover cookware with the lid, otherwise electricity consumption increased four times!

• Always keep the cooking zones and cookware bases clean.
  Dirt prevents proper heat transfer. Often burnt stains can be removed only with agents harmful to the environment.

• Avoiding unnecessary lifting the lid to peek into the pot.

• Do not install the hob in the immediate vicinity of refrigerator / freezer.
  The electricity consumption is then unnecessarily increased.

UNPACKING

**** The appliance was protected from damage at the time of transport. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the  environment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Keep the packaging material (bags, Styrofoam pieces, etc.) out of reach of children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL
In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/UE regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed- out waste container.

**** This marking means that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the pre- sence of dangerous components and the in- appropriate storage and processing of such goods.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Description of hob

Control Panel

1. On/off touch sensor
2. Heat setting selection touch sensor
3. Cooking zone display
4. Timer plus touch sensor
5. Timer minus touch sensor
6. Timer display
7. Timer/Kitchen Timer on/off indicator
8. Booster control touch sensor
9. Child lock sensor with LED indicator
10. Stop’n go function sensor with a LED indicator
11. Keep Warm function touch sensor
12. Keep Warm heat setting indicator
13. Bridge function on/off indicator

INSTALLATION

Making the worktop recess

• Worktop thickness should be 28 – 40 mm, while its width at least 600 mm. The worktop must be flat and level. Edge of the worktop near the wall must be sealed to prevent ingress of water or other liquids.
• The distance between the edge of the opening and the edge of worktop should be at least 50 mm in front and rear.
• Prepare opening in the worktop with dimensions shown on the assembly drawing (Figure A).
• Leave space of at least 50 mm between the appliance and adjacent cabinet walls.
• The height of the induction hob to be installed is 50 mm.
• If the cabinet has a horizontal protective panel below the hob installed in the worktop then then there must be at least 25 mm of free space between the bottom of the hob and the protective panel to ensure unrestricted air circulation. The minimum distance from the induction hob must be 75 mm.
• Worktop must be made of materials, including veneer and adhesives, resistant to a temperature of 100°C. Otherwise, veneer could come off or surface of the worktop become deformed.
• Edge of the opening should be sealed with suitable materials to prevent ingress of water.
• A ventilation opening at least 80 mm in width should be made at the rear of the protective panel.
• Suitable cross-section of the cord should be selected depending on the appliance rated power (this should be performed by a skilled installer).
• Using an electrical cord, connect the hob according to electrical diagram provided.
• Remove dust from the worktop, insert hob into the opening and press in firmly (Figure B).

1. worktop
2. hob flange gasket
3. ceramic hob

Do not install the hob above the oven without ventilation.
Connecting the plate to the electrical system
Note!
The plate can be connected to the mains only by a qualified certified installer. adaptations or modifications to the electric system are prohibited.

Guidelines for the installer
The plate is provided with a terminal box enabling selection of proper connections for the given type of power supply. The terminal box enables the following types of connection:
– one-phase 230 V
– two-phase 400 V
– three-phase 400 V
The plate can be connected to the appropriate power supply by adequate bridging on the connection strip, in accordance with the attached wiring diagram. The wiring diagram is also provided in the bottom part of the lower cover. The connection strip can be accessed once the cover on the terminal box is removed. Please remember to match the mains connection cable to the type of connection and the rated power of the plate.

Note!
Do not forget to connect the protective circuit to a clamp of the connection strip marked with sign. The plate power supply system should be protected by appropriately  selected safety device or after the power supply protection, by appropriate safety switch cutting off the power in case of emergency.
Before connecting the plate to the electric system read information provided on the rating plate and wiring diagram.
Note! The installer is obliged to complete and leave with the user a “certificate of connecting the plate to the mains” (attached to the warranty card).
Methods of connection other than those indicated on the diagram can damage the plate.

DIAGRAM OF POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS
Notice! Voltage of heating elements is 230V

Warning! In every type of connection protective grounding has to be connected to terminal | Recommended type of connection cable
1| In the case of the 230V network, sin- gle phase connection with a neutral cable, bridges connect terminals 1-2-3 and 4-5, neutral cable to 4, protective conductor to | 1N| | HO5VV-F3G4 3X 4 mm2
2| In the case of the 230/400V network, Two phase connection with a neutral cable, bridges connect terminals 2-3 and 4-5, neutral cable to 4, protective conductor to | 2N| | HO5VV-F4G2,5 4X2,5 mm2
3| In the case of the 230/400V network, Three phase connection with a neu- tral cable, bridges connect terminals 4-5,phase cables connect to 1,2,3, neutral cable to 4, protective conductor to| 3N| | HO5VV-F5G 1,5 5X1,5mm2
L1=R, L2=S, L3=T, N=neutral lead connection, =terminal of the protective conductor

OPERATION

Before using the appliance for the first time

• thoroughly clean your induction hob first. The induction hob should be treated with the same care as a glass surface.
• switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window, as the appliance could emit an unpleasant smell during first use.
• operate the appliance while observing all safety guidelines.

Induction cooking zone operation principle

Electric oscillator powers a coil placed inside the appliance.
This coil produces a magnetic field, which induces eddy currents in the cookware.
These eddy currents induced by the magnetic field cause the cookware to heat up.
This requires the use of pots and pans whose base is ferromagnetic, in other words susceptible to magnetic fields.

Overall, induction technology is characterized by two advantages:

• the heat is only emitted by the cookware and its use is maximized,
• there is no thermal inertia, since the cooking starts immediately when the pot is placed on the hob and ends once it is removed.

Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the induction hob, which do not affect its correct operation.

• Low-frequency humming. This noise arises when the cookware is empty and stops when water is poured or food is placed in the cookware.

• High-frequency whizz. This noise arises in cookware made of multiple layers of different materials at maximum heat setting. The noise intensifies when using two or  more cooking zones at maximum heat setting. The noise will stop or reduce when heat setting is reduced.

• Creaking noise. This noise arises in cookware made of multiple layers of different materials.
  The noise intensity depends on how the food is cooked.

• Buzzing. Buzzing can be heard when electronics cooling fan operates.

The noises that can be heard during the normal appliance operation are the result of the cooling fan operation, cooking method, cookware dimensions, cookware material  and the heat setting. These noises are normal and do not indicate a fault.

The protective device:
If the hob has been installed correctly and is used properly, any protective devices are rarely required.
Fan: protects and cools controls and power components. It can operate at two different speeds and is activated automatically. Fan runs until the electronic system has  sufficiently cooled down regardless of the appliance or the cooking zones being turned on or off.
Temperature sensor: Temperature of electronic circuits is continuously monitored by a temperature sensor. If temperature is raised beyond a safe level, this protection system  will reduce cooking zone heat setting or shut down the cooking zones adjacent to the overheated electronic circuits.
Pan detection: allows the hob to detect pans placed on a cooking zone. Small objects placed on the cooking zone (eg, spoon, knife, ring …) will not be recognised as pans and  the hob will not operate.

Pan detector
Pan detector is installed in induction hobs. Pan detector starts heating automatically when a pan is detected on a cooking zone and stops heating when it is removed. This helps save electricity.

• When an suitable pan is placed on a cooking zone, the display shows the heat setting.
• Induction requires the use of suitable cookware with ferromagnetic base (see Table).

If a pan is not placed on a cooking zone or the pan is unsuitable, the symbol is displayed. The cooking zone will not operate. If a pan is not detected within 90 seconds, the  cooking zone will be switched off.
Switch off the cooking zone using the touch control sensor field rather than by removing the pan.

Pan detector does not operate as the on/off sensor.
The induction hob is equipped with electronic touch control sensor fields, which are operated by touching the marked area with a finger.
Each time a sensor field is touched, an acoustic signal can be heard.
When switching the appliance on or off or changing the heat setting, attention should be paid that only one sensor field at a time is touched. When two or more sensor fields  are touched at the same time (except timer and child lock), the appliance ignores the control signals and may trigger a fault indication if sensor fields are touched for a long  time.
When you finish cooking switch off the cooking zone using touch control sensor fields and do not rely solely on the pan detector.

The high-quality cookware is an essential condition for efficient induction cooking.
Select cookware for induction cooking

Cookware characteristics.

• Always use high quality cookware, with perfectly flat base. This prevents the formation of local hot spots, where food might stockpots and pans with thick steel walls provide superior heat distribution.
• Make sure that cookware base is dry: when filling a pot or when using a pot taken out of the refrigerator make sure its base is completely dry before placing it on the cooking zone. This is to avoid soiling the surface of the hob.
• Lid prevents heat from escaping and thus reduces heating time and lowers energy consumption.
• To determine if cookware is suitable, make sure that its base attracts a magnet.
• Cookware base has to be flat for optimal temperature control by the induction module.
• The concave base or deep embossed logo of the manufacturer interfere with the temperature induction control module and can cause overheating of the pot or pan.
• Do not use damaged cookware such as cookware with deformed base due to excessive heat.
• When you use large ferromagnetic base cookware, whose diameter is less than the total diameter of the cookware, only the ferromagnetic base heats up. This results in a situation where it is not possible to uniformly distribute the heat in the cookware. If the ferromagnetic area is reduced due to inclusion of aluminium parts then the effective heated area can be reduced. Problems with the detection of the cookware could arise or cookware may not be detected at all. To achieve optimum cooking results, the diameter of the ferromagnetic base should match that of the cooking zone. If cookware is not detected in a given cooking zone, it is advisable to try it in a smaller cooking zone.

For induction cooking us only ferromagnetic base materials such as:

• enameled steel
• cast iron
• special stainless steel cookware designed for induction cooking.

Marking of kitchen cookware| Check for marking indicating that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking.
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Use magnetic cookware (enamelled steel, ferrite stainless steel, cast iron). The easiest way to determine if your cookware is suitable is to perform the „magnet test”. Find a generic magnet and check if it sticks to the base of the cookware.
Stainless Steel| Cookware is not detected
With the exception of the ferromagnetic steel cookware
Aluminium| Cookware is not detected
Cast iron| High efficiency
Caution: cookware can scratch the hob surface
Enamelled steel| High efficiency
Cookware with a flat, thick and smooth base is recommended
Glass| Cookware is not detected
Porcelain| Cookware is not detected
Cookware with copper base| Cookware is not detected

Control Panel
Heat setting selection sensor (2) is a slider type touch control sensor allowing selection of heat setting (1-9 ) by touching and sliding your finger across the marked area (2):
– slide right – increase the heat setting
– slide left – reduce the heat setting
It is also possible to select the heat setting directly by touching the appropriate part of the heat setting selection touch sensor (2).

• Immediately after the appliance is connected to electrical mains, two indicators on the right will light up briefly. Your induction hob is then ready for use.
• The induction hob is equipped with electronic touch control sensors, which are operated by touching with a finger for at least 1 second.
• Touching of a sensor is accompanied by an acoustic signal to acknowledge.

No objects should be placed on the sensors (this could cause an error). Touch sensors should be always kept clean.

Switch on the appliance
When the appliance is switched off then all the cooking zones are disconnected and the indicators are off. Touch the on/off sensor (1) to turn on the appliance. “0” will appear on all cooking zone displays (3) for 10 seconds. Now the desired heat setting can be set using the (+) touch sensor (2) and the (-) touch sensor (3) (see “setting the heating power”).
If none of the sensors is touched within 10 seconds, the appliance switches itself off.
If child lock function is activated, indicator light comes on by the Child Lock sensor (10) and the appliance cannot be switched on (see “Releasing the child lock”).

Switch on the cooking zone
Touch the on/off sensor (1) to switch on the appliance and set the desired heat setting of any cooking zone using the (+) (2) touch sensor or the (-) (3) touch sensor. To select the desired heat setting, slide your finger across the setting selection sensor (2).
If none of the touch sensors is touched within 10 seconds of switching on the appliance, the cooking zone switches off.

Selecting the cooking zone heat setting
When the cooking zone display (3) shows “0,” start setting the desired heat setting by sliding your finger across the setting selection sensor (2).

Booster function “P”
The Booster function increases the nominal power of the Ø 220×184 mm cooking zone from 2100W to 3700W.
Operation of the Booster function is limited to 10 minutes. Once the Booster function is automatically deactivated, the cooking zone continues to operate at its nominal power.
The Booster function can be reactivated, provided the appliance electronic circuits and induction coils are not overheated.
When the pot is lifted from the cooking zone when the Booster function is in operation, it remains active and the countdown continues.
When the appliance electronic circuits or induction coils overheat when the Booster function is in operation, it is automatically deactivated. The cooking zone continues to operate at its nominal power.

Booster function control
Booster function can be activated on all cooking zones.
Two cooking zones arranged vertically form a pair. Booster function can be activated at any time for one cooking zone in a pair.
If activating Booster function causes the overall power limit of a pair to be exceeded, the heat setting of the other cooking zone in a pair will be automatically reduced.
The amount by which power is reduced depends on the type of pot used.

The Child Lock function
The child lock function, which is activated by touching the child lock sensor (9), protects the appliance from being unintentionally operated or switched on by children or  pets. Setting the child lock function when all cooking zones are switched off (“0” is displayed on all cooking zone displays) protects the hob from inadvertent operation. The  appliance can be operated once the child lock function is released.
When the mains power is off, the child lock function is automatically deactivated.

Set the child lock
To set the child lock function touch the child lock sensor (9) until the indicator light (9) comes on. An acoustic signal is heard briefly when the indicator light comes on.

Release the Child Lock
To release the child lock function touch the child lock sensor (9) until the indicator light (9) goes out. An acoustic signal is heard briefly when the indicator light goes out.
Setting and releasing the child lock is possible when the appliance is switched on or cooking zone displays (3) indicate (0).
If cooking zones are still hot, the display will show the letter “H”.

The residual heat indicator
Once a hot cooking zone is switched off, “H” is displayed on the relevant cooking zone’s display to warn that the “cooking zone is still hot!”
Do not touch the cooking zone at this time owing to the risk of burns from residual heat, and do not place any object on it which is sensitive to heat!
When the residual heat indicator goes out, cooking zone can be touched, however keep in mind that it may still be warmer than ambient temperature.
When there is no power, the residual heat indicator does not light up.

Limit the operating time
In order to increase efficiency, the induction hob is fitted with a operating time limiter for each of the cooking zones. The maximum operating time is set according to the last heat setting selected.
If you do not change the heat setting for a long time (see table) then the associated cooking zone is automatically switched off and the residual heat indicator is activated.  However, you can switch on and operate individual cooking zones at any time in accordance with the operating instructions.

Automatic warm-up function

• Select the required cooking zone (3) so that the display shows “0.”.
• Set any heat level with touch sensor (2) by sliding your finger to the right, then hold the sensor in the same position for 3 seconds, until letter “A ” appears

The display of the relevant cooking zone will alternate between showing the letter “A ” and the desired heat setting selected.
After a certain time of operation at boosted power, the cooking zone switches back to the heat setting set, which will be shown on the display.
If automatic warm-up function is activated and “9” heat setting is selected or no heat setting selection is made within 3 seconds, the automatic warm-up function will deactivate.
If a pot is lifted from the cooking zone and replaced before the warm-up countdown is completed, the warm-up function will resume and countdown will continue until completed.

Cooking heat setting| The duration of the automatic warm-up (minutes)
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1| 0.8
2| 2.4
3| 3.8
4| 5.2
5| 6.8
6| 2
7| 2.8
8| 3.6
9| 0.2

Timer
Timer function makes cooking easier by making it possible to set Duration. It can also be used as a Kitchen Timer.

Set the Timer
Timer function allows the cooking zone to be switched off after the set time has elapsed. The timer function can only be set when a cooking zone is operating (heat setting is  greater than “0”). The timer function can be set independently for all six cooking zones. Timer countdown can be set from 1 to 99 minutes.
To set the timer:

• Touch (2) sensor to set the desired heat setting ranging from 1 to 9. The display will show the selected heat settings from 1 to 9 (for example (4)).
• Simultaneously touch (+) (4) and (-) (5) sensors of the Timer. The timer display (6) will show digits (0.00) and the corresponding timer symbol (7).
• then set the cooking zone operation time by touching (+) (4) or (-) (5) sensor.

Change Timer Duration
Programmed Timer setting can be changed at any time.
To change the programmed Timer setting, activate Timer by touching (+) (4) sensor and (-) (5) Timer sensor.

Check Timer Duration
To check the remaining Duration at any moment select appropriate Timer symbol (7) by simultaneously touching both (+) (4) and (-) (5) sensors the required number of times.

Stop the Timer
When the set time has elapsed an acoustic signal is sounded, which can be muted by touching (+) (4) or (-) (5) sensor. If no sensor is touched, the acoustic signal will stop  automatically after 2 minutes.
To stop the timer countdown before the set Duration has elapsed:
● simultaneously touch both (+) (4) and (-) (5) sensors the required number of times to select the appropriate Timer symbol (7) of the corresponding cooking zone and then  reduce the time to “00” by touching the (-) (5) sensor.

Kitchen Timer
When no cooking zones are in use, the Timer function can be used as a regular Kitchen Timer.

Set Kitchen Timer
To set kitchen timer:

• simultaneously touch (+) (4) and (-) (5) sensors of the Timer. The Timer display (6) will show digits (0.00) and the kitchen timer display (7) located between sensors (+)  (4) and (-) (5) will be lit up.
• touch (+) (4) or (-) (5) sensors to set kitchen timer.

Stop Kitchen Timer
When the set Duration has elapsed a continuous acoustic signal is sounded, which can be muted by touching (+) (4) or (-) (5) sensor. If no sensor is touched, the acoustic  signal will stop automatically after 2 minutes.
To stop the Kitchen Timer ahead of time, touch the (-) (5) sensor to reduce the time to “00”.

Keep warm function
Keep warm function allows you to keep food warm on a cooking zone. The selected cooking zone operates at a low heat setting. With this feature, ready to serve, warm food  retains its taste and does not stick to the pot’s bottom. This function can be used to melt butter or chocolate. For the keep food warm function to operate correctly, use a flat  base pot or frying pan, so that base temperature is accurately measured by the temperature sensor fitted in the cooking zone. The Keep Warm function can be activated for  any cooking zone. Due to a risk of the growth of microorganisms, it is not recommended to keep food warm for a long time, so the Keep Warm function is switched off after  2 hours.
The different keep warm temperatures can be set for cooking zone, namely 42°C, 70°C or 94°C.

To activate Keep Warm function:

• Touch Keep Warm function sensor (11) and the first LED indicator (12) will light up indicating that temperature of 42°C is selected,
• Touch Keep Warm function sensor (11) again and the second LED indicator (12) will light up (the first indicator will go out) indicating that temperature of 70°C is  selected,
• Touch Keep Warm function sensor (11) again and both LED indicators (12) will light up indicating that temperature of 94°C is selected,
• Keep Warm function selection is additionally indicated by symbol showing on the cooking zone display (3)
• Keep Warm function can be turned off by touching (2) or (11) sensor.

Stop’s go function “II”
Stop’s go function acts like a pause. The Stoop’s go function simultaneously suspends operation of all cooking zones and then resumes at the heat settings that were previously set.
In order to activate the Stop’s go function, at least one cooking zone must be in use.
Next, touch the Stoop’s go function sensor (10). “II” will be shown on all cooking zone displays (3) and LED indicator light will light up above the Stop’n go function touch sensor (10).
To disable the Stop’s go function, touch (10) sensor again, indicator light goes out, and the rear right cooking zone display will show the hob unlock method. Touch (2)  sensor in position 0 and slide your finger on the sensor to the right to position 9.
The Stop’n go function can be activated for a maximum of 10 minutes. If the Stop’n go function is not deactivated within this time, the appliance will switch itself off.
If the control was turned off accidentally by touching the on/off sensor (1), Stop’s go function will quickly restore the settings. To restore the settings after the appliance has  been switched off using the on/off sensor (1), touch the on/off sensor (1) again within 6 seconds. “0” will be shown on all cooking zone displays (3) and the LED indicator  light will start flashing above the Stop’n go function sensor (10). Then, during the next 6 seconds, touch the Stop’n go function sensor (10). Cooking zone displays (3) will  show the heat setting that  was previously set before the appliance was accidentally switched off.

Bridge function
The Bridge function allows pairing of two cooking zones into a single combined cooking zone.
The Bridge function is very convenient, especially when cooking in large pots such as a baking pan.
Bridge function may be set for two cooking zones vertically. To set the Bridge function simply simultaneously press 2 sensors (2) located directly under the cooking zones.
When you press the two sensors, the display will show the Bridge function symbols (13).
Bridge function is controlled with (2) sensor, above which the display (3) lights up.
Now both cooking zones can be controlled at the same time.
To deactivate the Bridge function, simultaneously touch the same two sensors (3), which were used to activate the Bridge function. The respective cooking zone displays will show “0”.
Now both cooking zones can be controlled independently.

Deactivate cooking zones

• Slide your finger across the heat selection sensor (2) to reduce the heat setting to “0”.
  If a cooking zone is still hot, its display (3) will alternate between showing the letter “H” and “0” and after appliance is switched off only the letter “H” will be shown.

Turn off the appliance

• The appliance operates when at least one cooking zone is on.
• To switch off the appliance touch the on/off sensor (1).
  If a cooking zone is still hot, the relevant display (3) will show the letter “H” to indicate residual heat.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Proper routine maintenance and cleaning of the appliance can significantly extend its trouble-free operation.
When cleaning induction hobs, the same principles apply as for glass surfaces. Do not use under any circumstances any abrasive or caustic cleaners or scouring powders or pads! Do not use steam or pressure cleaners.

Cleaning after each use

• Wipe light stains with a damp cloth withoutdetergent. The use of dishwashing liquid may cause a bluish surface discoloration These persistent stains cannot always be removed right away, even using a special cleaner.
• Firmly adhering dirt can be carefully removed with a scraper. Then wipe thecooking surface with a damp cloth.

Scraper to clean the hob

Removing stains

• Bright stains of pearl colour (residual aluminium) can be removed from the cool hob using a special cleaning agent.
  Limestone residue (eg. after evaporated water) can be removed by vinegar or a special cleaning agent.

• Do not turn off the cooking zone when  removing sugar, food containing sugar, plastic and aluminum foil. Immediately and thoroughly scrape the leftovers off the hot  cooking zone using a sharp scraper.
  Once the bulk of the stain is removed the hob can be turned off and clean the cooled off cooking zone with a special cleaning agent.

Special cleaners are available in supermarkets, electrical and home appliance shops, drug stores, as well as retail food shops and kitchen showrooms. Scrapers can be purchased in DIY and construction equipment stores, as well as in shops carrying painting accessories.
Never apply a detergent on the hot cooking zone. It is best to let the cleaner dry and then wipe it wet. Any traces of the detergent should be wiped off clean with a damp  cloth before re-heating. Otherwise, it can be corrosive.
Warranty will be void if you do not follow the above guidelines!

Important!
If the hob’s controls do not respond for whatever reason, then turn off the main circuit breaker or remove the fuse and contact customer service.

Important!
In the event of breakage or chipping of the hob cooking surface, turn off and unplug the appliance. To do this, disconnect the fuse or unplug the appliance. Then refer the  repair to professional service.

Periodic inspections
In addition to normal cleaning and maintenance:

• carry out periodic checks of touch controls and other elements. After the warranty expires, have authorised service inspect the appliance every two years,
• repair and identified problems,
• carry out periodic maintenance of the hob.

Important!
All repairs and adjustments must be performed by a competent technician or by an authorised installer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In the event of any fault:

• turn off the appliance
• disconnect the power supply
• have the appliance repaired
• Based on the instructions given in the table below, some minor issues can be corrected by the user. Please check the consecutive points in the table before you refer the  repair to customer service.

turn on the appliance
– sensor field touched too briefly (less than one second)| – touch the sensor field longer
– multiple sensors touched at the same time| – always touch only one sensor field (except when a cooking zone is switched off)
3.The appliance does not respond and emits and extended beep| – improper use (wrong sensor fields touched or sensors touched too briefly)| – reconnect the hob
– sensor fields covered or dirty| – uncover or clean the sensor fields
4.The appliance switches itself off| – no sensor field is touched for 10 seconds of activating the appliance| – switch on the appliance and set heat setting without delay
– sensor fields covered or dirty| – uncover or clean the sensor fields
5.A single cooking zone swat- chess off and residual heat indicator „H” is shown.| – limited cook time| – switch on the cooking zone again
– sensor fields covered or dirty| – uncover or clean the sensor fields
– electronic components overheated
PROBLEM| POSSIBLE CAUSE| REMEDY
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6.Residual heat indicator
extinguished even though
the cooking zones are hot| – a power outage or the appliance has been disco nested| – residual heat indicator will be shown again the next time the appliance is turned on and off again
7.Hob cooking surface is cracked.| Danger! Immediately unplug the appliance or switch off the main circuit breaker. Refer the repair to the nearest service centre.
8.When the problem is still not remedied.| Immediately unplug the appliance or switch off the main circuit breaker (fuse). Refer the repair to the nearest service centre. Important!
You are responsible for operating the appliance correctly and maintaining its good condition. If you call service as a result of operating the appliance incorrectly you will be responsible for the costs incurred even under warranty.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage caused by failure to follow this manual.
9.Induction hob makes buz- zing sound.| This is normal. Cooling fan is operating to cool down intimal electronics.
1O. Induction hob makes  hissing and whistling sounds.| This is nominal. When using several cooking zones at full power, the hob makes hissing and whistling sounds due to the frequencies used to power the coils.
11. The hob does not work. The cooking zones will not operate.| – faulty electronics| – reset the appliance, unplug it for a few minutes (disconnect the fuse).

SPECIFICATION

– induction cooking zone :

Meets the requirements of European standards EN 60335-1; EN 60335-2-6.

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