NEFF T18B42N2 Electric Hob User Manual

NEFF T18B42N2 Electric Hob

Product Information

The product is a cooking hob with various models available, including T1.B22.., TL16KB…, T1.B40.., TL16EB…, T1.B41.., TL16FB…, T1.B42.., and TL16NB… The hob comes with different language user manuals, including German, French, English, and Dutch.

Safety
It is important to follow the safety guidelines provided in the user manual to ensure safe usage of the product. Avoid placing flammable materials near the cooking elements or the hob frame to prevent fire hazards. Additionally, keep children away from packaging materials to avoid suffocation risks.

Cleaning and Maintenance
Use suitable cleaning agents for the hob to avoid stains and scratches. Avoid using salt, sugar, or sand as cleaning agents. Properly dispose of packaging materials to contribute to environmental protection. Additionally, follow energy-saving practices to minimize energy consumption.

Getting Familiar with the Product
The product features a control panel with various touch fields and indicators. The indicators display the selected values and functions. The touch fields include the main switch, selection of cooking zones, adjustment fields, zone activation, and timer settings.

Product Usage Instructions

Basic Operation

To turn on or off the hob:

1. Ensure the hob is switched off.
2. To turn on the hob, select the desired cooking zone and adjust the cooking level.
3. To turn off the hob, press the corresponding touch field for each cooking zone.

To adjust the cooking level:

1. Select the desired cooking zone.
2. Adjust the cooking level from 1 to 9 using the corresponding touch field.

To turn off a cooking zone:

1. Select the desired cooking zone.
2. Press the corresponding touch field for the cooking zone to turn it off.

To set recommended cooking levels:
Refer to the provided cooking chart for recommended cooking levels and durations for various dishes.

Child Safety Lock
To enable the child safety lock:

1. Ensure the hob is switched off.
2. Activate the child safety lock by following the instructions in the user manual.

To disable the child safety lock:

1. Follow the instructions in the user manual to disable the child safety lock.

Timer Functions

To set a timer:

1. Select the desired cooking zone.
2. Set the desired cooking time by tapping on the corresponding touch field.
3. The timer indicator will light up, and after 10 seconds, the display will turn off.

Note: Refer to the user manual for more detailed instructions and additional features of the product.

Models

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instructions, the appliance pass and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use
Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty.

Only use this appliance:

• To prepare meals and drinks.
• Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Do not use the appliance:

• With an external timer or a separate remote control. This does not apply if the operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off.

Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

Safe use

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires.

• Never leave hot oil or fat unattended.
• Never attempt to extinguish a fire using water; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover it with a lid or a fire blanket.

The cooking surface becomes very hot.

• Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity.
• Never place objects on the cooking surface. The appliance will become hot.
• Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.
• Hob covers can cause accidents, for example, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering.
• Do not use hob covers. Food may catch fire.
• The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted.

• Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
• Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents.
• Never use hob-protective grilles. The appliance becomes hot during operation.
• Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
• Never operate a damaged appliance.
• If the surface is cracked, you must switch off the appliance in order to prevent a possible electrical shock. To do this, switch off the appliance via the fuse in the fuse box rather than at the main switch.
• Call customer services. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance.
• Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate.

• Always keep hotplates and saucepan bases dry.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
• Keep small parts away from children.
• Do not let children play with small parts.

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic.

• Check your cookware. Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appliance.
• Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or allow to boil dry. Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appliance to overheat.
• Never place hot pots or pans on the controls or the hob surround. Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
• Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.

Non-heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hot-plates.

• Do not use oven protective foil.
• Do not use aluminum foil or plastic containers.

Overview of the most common damage
Here you can find the most common types of damage and tips on how to avoid them.

scraper.
Stains| Unsuitable cleaning products| Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic.
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Scratch es| Salt, sugar or sand| Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Scratch es| Rough pot or pan bases| Check your cookware.
Discol- ouration| Unsuitable cleaning products| Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic.
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Discol- ouration| Pan abrasion,

e.g. aluminium

| Lift pots and pans to move on the hob.
Blisters| Sugar or food with a high sugar content| Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less energy. Select the cooking zone to match the size of your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob. Use cookware whose base diameter is the same diameter as the hotplate.

Tip:
Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the base diameter.

• Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cooking zones consume a lot of energy.
• Cover saucepans with suitable lids.
• Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more energy. Lift lids as infrequently as possible.
• When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes. Use a glass lid.
• You can see into the pan through a glass lid without having to lift it. Use pots and pans with flat bases.
• Uneven bases increase energy consumption. Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food.
• Large items of cookware containing little food need more energy to heat up. Cook with only a little water.
• The more water that is contained in the cookware, the more energy is required to heat it up. Turn down to a lower power level early on.
• If you use an ongoing power level that is too high, you will waste energy. Take advantage of the hob’s residual heat. With longer cooking times switch off the hotplate 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking.
• Unused residual heat increases energy consumption.

Product Information according to (EU) 66/2014 can be found on the attached appliance pass and online on the product page for your appliance.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

The instruction manual is the same for various different jobs. You can find the hob dimensions in the overview of models.

Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

Indicators/symbols
The displays show selected values and functions.

Touch fields
Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, touch the relevant field.

Notes

• Always keep the control panel dry. Moisture impairs the function.
• Do not pull pans close to the displays and touch fields. The electronics may overheat.

Hotplates

• You can find an overview of the different activations of the hotplates here.
• If you operate the activations, the relevant displays light up.

Notes

• Dark areas in the glow pattern of the hotplate are part of the technical design. They do not affect the functionality of the hotplate.
• The hotplate regulates the temperature by switching the heat on and off. The heat may also switch on and off when at the highest setting.
• With multi-circuit hotplates, the heating of the hotplate and the activated areas may switch on or off at different times.

Reasons:

• Easily damaged components are protected against overheating.
• The appliance is protected against electrical overload.
• This achieves a better cooking result.

Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. Do not touch the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.

Basic operation

Switching the hob on or off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. If you switch the appliance back on again within 4 seconds after switching off, the hob will start up with the previously stored settings.

Switching on the hob

• Touch ⁠ .
• The indicator lamp above ⁠ lights up.
• The ⁠ displays light up.
• The hob is ready for use.

Switching off the hob
The hob will switch off automatically when all hotplates have been switched off for a while (10-60 seconds).

• Touch ⁠ .
• The indicator lamp above ⁠ goes out.
• The displays go out.
• All hotplates are switched off.
• The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Setting the hotplates
To set a hotplate, it has to be selected. Select the required heat setting on the control panel.

Heat setting

1| Lowest setting
9| Highest setting
.| Every heat setting has an intermediate setting, e.g. 4.

Selecting heat settings

Requirement: The hob is switched on.

1. Select the hotplate with ⁠.
   • lights up on the power level display.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch ⁠+ or ⁠-.

The basic setting appears.

• +  Power level 9
• – Power level 4

Changing heat settings

1. Select the hotplate with ⁠.
2. Touch ⁠ + or – ⁠ until the required heat setting appears.

Switching off the hotplate
There are 2 ways to switch off the hotplate

1. Touch ⁠ twice.
   • ⁠ appears on the heat setting display.
   • After approx. 10 seconds the residual heat indicator appears.
2. Select the hotplate and touch ⁠ + or – ⁠ until ⁠ appears on the heat setting display.
   • After approx. 10 seconds the residual heat indicator appears.

Note: The hotplate last selected remains activated. You can adjust the hotplate without selecting it again.

Recommended cooking settings
You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate power levels here. The cooking time varies depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. The ongoing power level depends on the cookware used.

Cooking tips

• To bring food to the boil, use heat setting 9.
• Stir thick liquids occasionally.
• Food that needs to be seared quickly or that initially loses a lot of liquid during frying should be fried in small portions.
• Tips for saving energy when cooking.

Melting

Food| Ongoing cooking setting| Ongoing cooking time in minutes
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Chocolate, cooking chocolate| 1-1.| –
Butter, honey, gelatine| 1–2| –

Heating or keeping warm

1 Prepare the dish without the lid.

Defrosting and heating

Poaching or simmering

1 Bring the water to the boil with the lid on.

2 Continue to cook the dish without a lid.

Boiling, steaming or stewing

1 Bring the water to the boil with the lid on.

2 Continue to cook the dish without a lid.

Braising

Frying with little oil
Fry food without a lid.

1 Turn the dish several times.

Deep-frying
Deep-fry food in 1–2 l oil in batches, 150–200 g per batch. Cook food without a lid.

Childproof lock

You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hob.

Activating the childproof lock

Requirement: The hob is switched off.

• Press and hold ⁠ for approx. 4 seconds.
  • The indicator light above ⁠ lights up for 10 seconds.
  • The hob is locked.

Deactivating the childproof lock

• Press and hold ⁠ for approx. 4 seconds.
  • The lock is released.

Automatic childproof lock
This function automatically activates the childproof lock when you switch off the hob.

The automatic childproof lock can be activated in the basic settings.

Time-setting options

Your appliance has different time-setting options which can be used to set a cooking time or a kitchen timer.

Cooking time
Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.

Setting the cooking time

Requirement: The hotplate is selected.

1. Select the heat setting.
2. Touch ⁠ .
   • The indicator light for the hotplate lights up at ⁠ . lights up on the timer display.
3. Touch ⁠ + or ⁠-.

The default value appears.

• + ⁠ 30 minutes.
• ⁠ – 10 minutes.
  • The cooking time counts down. If you have set a cooking time for more than one hotplate, the cooking time of the hotplate selected is displayed.
  • When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off. A signal sounds and ⁠ ⁠ lights up on the display for one minute.

Changing or cancelling the cooking time

1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch ⁠ .
   • The display lights up brightly.
3. Change the cooking time using ⁠ + or  – or set to ⁠ .

Switching off the continuous signal
You can switch the signal off manually.

• Touch any symbol.
  • The displays will go out and the audible signal will stop.

Automatic timer
You can use this function to preselect a cooking time for all hotplates. Each time a hotplate is switched on, the preselected cooking time counts down. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. Switch on the automatic timer in the basic settings.

Tip:
The automatic timer is valid for all hotplates. You can reduce or delete the cooking time for individual hotplates.

Kitchen timer
You can set a time of up to 99 minutes after which a signal will then sound. The kitchen timer runs independently of all other settings.

Setting the kitchen timer

1. Switch on the kitchen timer. There are 2 different ways of switching the kitchen timer on.
   If a hotplate has been selected.| Touch  twice within 10 seconds.
   ---|---
   If a hotplate has not been selected.| Touch .
2. The ⁠ display lights up.
3. Use ⁠ + or – ⁠ to set the time.
   • The time counts down.
   • When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds. ⁠lights up on the timer display. The display switches off after 10 seconds.

Automatic switch-off

If you do not change the settings of a hotplate for a long time, automatic switch-off will be activated. When the hotplate switches off depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours).

The heat to the hotplate is switched off. ⁠F8 ⁠ and the residual heat indicator H ⁠/ F ⁠ flash alternately on the hotplate display.

Continuing cooking after automatic switch-off

1. Touch any touch field.
   • The display goes out.
2. Reset.

Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

Overview of the basic settings
You can find an overview of the basic settings and the default factory settings here.

Changing basic settings

Requirement: The hob is switched off.

1. Switch on the hob.
2. Within the next 10 seconds press and hold ⁠ for approx. 4 seconds.
   • c and ⁠ flash alternately on the left-hand display.
   • lights up on the right-hand display.
3. Repeatedly touch ⁠ until the required indicator appears on the left-hand display.
4. Use ⁠ or ⁠ to set the required value.
5. Press and hold ⁠ for 4 seconds.
   • The setting is activated.

Tip:
To exit the basic settings, switch off the hob using⁠ . Switch the hob on again and reset.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a longtime, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glassscrapers from customer service, the online shop or aretailer.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-faces of the appliance.

• Never use unsuitable cleaning products.

Unsuitable cleaning products

• Undiluted detergent
• Detergent intended for dishwashers
• Abrasive cleaners
• Aggressive cleaning products such as oven sprayor stain remover
• Abrasive sponges
• High-pressure or steam jet cleaners

Cleaning the glass ceramic
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residuesfrom getting burnt on.

Note: Note the information on unsuitable cleaningproducts.

Requirement: The hob has cooled down.

1. Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
2. Clean the hob with a cleaning product for glassceramic.

Follow the cleaning instructions on the productpackaging.

Tip:
You can achieve good cleaning results using aspecial sponge for glass ceramic.

Cleaning the hob surround
Clean the hob frame after use if dirty or stained.

Notes

• Note the information on unsuitable cleaningproducts.
• Do not use the glass scraper.

1. Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a softcloth. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by trained specialist staff.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The hotplate heats up but the display does not work.

• Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call the customer service.

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point.

• Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call the customer service.

Information on display panel

1. Check the household fuse for the appliance.

2. Check whether there has been a power failure by trying other electrical appliances.

All displays flash| The control panel is wet or objects are lying on it.

▶ Dry the control panel or remove the object.

Disposal
Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor-rectly.

Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

• Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local author-ity.

This appliance is labelled in accord-ance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used elec-trical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equip-ment – WEEE). The guideline determines the frame-work for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Customer Service
If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Note:
Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro-duction number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. The rating plate can be found:

• on the appliance certificate.
• on the lower section of the hob.

Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Cus-tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

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