CANDY CDH30 Ceramic Hob Instruction Manual

CANDY CDH30 Ceramic Hob

Product Information

The CANDY induction hob (model number CDH30) is a microcomputer ceramic cooker hob that is designed to meet various cooking demands. It features resistance wire heating, micro-computerized control, and multi-power selection, making it the optimal choice for modern families. The hob has safe and reliable performances, providing comfort and enabling users to fully enjoy the pleasure of cooking.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Using Your New Ceramic Hob

1. Read the instruction manual carefully before using the hob.
2. Ensure that a responsible and competent person instructs you on its proper use.
3. Make sure the hob is installed correctly by a qualified person to avoid any safety issues.
4. Check that the controls are dry and clean before operating them, as a thin film of water may make them difficult to use.

Using the Touch Controls
Ensure that the controls are dry and clean before operating them. Avoid using them with wet hands or when there is moisture on the surface, as this may affect their functionality.

Choosing the Right Cookware

• Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
• Make sure the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone.
• Always center your pan on the cooking zone for optimal heat distribution.

Cooking Tips

Searing Steak

1. Allow the meat to reach room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil.
4. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and then place the steak onto the hot pan.
5. Cook the steak, turning it only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak and personal preference.

Stir-frying

1. Choose a ceramic-compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Prepare all the ingredients and equipment before starting the stir-frying process.
3. If cooking large quantities, it is recommended to cook the food in several smaller batches.
4. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
5. Cook any meat first, set it aside, and keep it warm.
6. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are hot but still crisp.
7. Turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan, and add your sauce.
8. Gently stir the ingredients to ensure they are heated through.
9. Serves immediately.

Heat Settings
The heat settings provided in the manual are guidelines only. The optimal setting will depend on factors such as cookware and the amount being cooked. It is recommended to experiment with the induction hob to find the settings that work best for you.

Thank you for purchasing the CANDY induction hob. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the hob and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Warnings

Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your hob.

Installation

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death. Cut Hazard
• Take care – panel edges are sharp.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

Important safety instructions

• Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
• Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance as it could reduce your installation costs.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions for installation.
• This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit that incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.

Operation and maintenance of Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not cook on a broken or cracked hob surface. If the hob surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
• Switch the hob off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

Health Hazard

• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.

Hot Surface Hazard

• During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing, or any item other than suitable cookware contact the Induction glass until the surface is cool.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• Keep children away.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to the touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

Cut Hazard

• The razor-sharp blade of a hob surface scraper is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

Important safety instructions

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the hob as described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch controls).
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
• Children or persons with a disability that limits their ability to use the appliance should have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your hob.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your hob.
• Do not stand on your hob top.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the Induction glass surface as this can scratch the glass.
• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop, as these can scratch the Induction glass.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become 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 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 the 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 done 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 the 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 possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ceramic Hob.

• We recommend that you spend some time reading this Instruction/Installation Manual in order to fully understand how to install it correctly and operate it.
• For installation, please read the installation section.
• Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this Instruction/Installation Manual for future reference.

Product Overview

Top View

1. max. 1800 W zone
2. max. 1200 W zone
3. Glass plate
4. ON/OFF
5. Control panel

Control Panel

1. ON/OFF control
2. Power/Timer regulating controls
3. Heating zone selection controls
4. Timer control
5. Keylock control

Product Information
The microcomputer ceramic cooker hob can meet different kinds of cuisine demands because of resistance wire heating, micro-computerized control, and multi-power selection, really the optimal choice for modern families. The ceramic cooker hob centers on customers and adopts a personalized design. The hob has safe and reliable performances, making your life comfortable and enabling you to fully enjoy the pleasure of life.

Before using your New Ceramic Hob

• Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
• Remove any protective film that may still be on your ceramic hob.

Using

Using the Touch Controls

• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, and dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.

Choosing the right Cookware
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone. Always center your pan on the cooking zone.

Always lift pans off the ceramic hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.

Using your Ceramic Hob

To start cooking

1. Touch the ON/OFF control.
   After powering on, the buzzer beeps once, and all displays show” -” or” – -“, indicating that the induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.

2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to use.

   • Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface Of the cooking zone are clean and dry.

3. Touching the heating zone selection control.

4. Select a heat setting by touching the”-” or “+” control.

   • If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1.
   • You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.
   • By holding down either of these buttons, the value will adjust up or down.

When you have finished cooking

1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you wish to switch off.
2. Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to ” O ” or touching the “-” and “+” controls together.
3. Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
4. Beware of hot surfaces
   “H” will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be used as an energy-saving function if you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.

Locking the Controls

• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.

To lock the controls
Touch the keylock control. The timer indicator will show” Lo ”

To unlock the controls

1. Touch and hold the keylock control for a while.
2. You can now start using your ceramic hob.

When the hob is in the lock mode, all the controls are disabled except the ON/OFF, you can always turn the ceramic hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you shall unlock the hob first in the next operation.

Over-Temperature Protection
A temperature sensor equipped can monitor the temperature inside the ceramic hob. When an excessive temperature is monitored, the ceramic hob will stop operation automatically.

Residual Heat Warning
When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat. The letter” H “appears to warn you the cooking zone is still hot.

Auto Shutdown
Auto shutdown is a safety protection function for your induction hob. It shuts down automatically if ever you forget to turn off your cooking. The default working times for various power levels are shown in the below table:

Using the Timer
You can use the timer in two different ways:

• You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
• You can set it to turn one cooking zone off after the set time is up.
• You can set the timer for up to 99 minutes.

Using the Timer as a Minute Minder

If you are not selecting any cooking zone

1. Make sure the hob is turned on.
   Note: you can use the minute minder even if you’re not selecting any cooking zone.

2. Touch the timer control, the timer indicator will flash.

3. Adjust the timer setting by touching the”-” or”+” controls. The minute minder indicator will start flashing and will show in the timer display.

   • Hint: Touch the”-” or”+” control of the timer once to decrease or increase by 1 minute.
   • Touch and hold the “-” or”+” control of the timer to decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
   • If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to O minute.

4. Touching the “-” and”+” together, the timer is canceled, and “- -” is shown on the minute display.

5. When the time is set, it starts to count down immediately. The display shows the remaining time and the timer indicator flashes for 5 seconds.

6. The buzzer beeps for 30 seconds and the timer indicator shows”- – ” when the setting time is finished.

Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off

1. Touching the heating zone selection control.
2. Touch the timer control, the timer indicator shows “10”.
3. Set the time by touching the control of the timer.
   • Hint: Touch either”-” or”+” control of the timer Once, time decreases or increases by 1 minute.
   • Touch and hold the “-” or”+” control of the timer will decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
   • If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to O minute.
4. Touching the”-” and “+” together, the timer is canceled, and “- -” is shown on the minute display.
5. When the time is set, it starts to count down immediately. The display shows the remaining time and the timer indicator flashes for 5 seconds. NOTE: The red dot next to the power level indicator lights up indicating that zone is selected.
6. When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.

NOTE: If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start from step 1.

Cooking Guidelines

Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re using PowerBoost. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.

Cooking Tips

• When food comes to a boil, reduce the temperature setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.

Simmering, cooking rice

• Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85˚C, when bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious soups and tender stews because the flavours develop without overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below boiling point.
• Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended.

Searing steak
To cook juicy flavoursome steaks:

1. Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is –the firmer it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and become tender before serving.

For stir-frying

1. Choose a ceramic-compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook any meat first, put it aside, and keep warm.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
7. Serve immediately.

Heat Settings

The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the induction hob to find the settings that best suit you.

•  melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly

•  gentle simmering

•  slow warming

3 – 4| •  reheating

•  rapid simmering

•  cooking rice

5 – 6| •  pancakes
7 – 8| •  sautéing

•  cooking pasta

9| •  stir-frying

•  searing

•  bringing soup to the boil

•  boiling water

Care and Cleaning

The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the hob to find the settings that best suit you.

Everyday soiling on glass (fingerprints, marks, stains left by food or non- sugary spillovers on the glass).| 1. Switch the power to the hob off.

2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot!)

3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

4. Switch the power to the cooktop back on.

| • When the power to the hob is switched off, there will be no „hot surface‟ indication but the cooking zone may still be hot! Take extreme care.

•  Heavy-duty scourers, some nylon scourers, and harsh/abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the glass. Always read the label to check if your cleaner or scourer is suitable.

•  Never leave cleaning residue on the cooktop: the glass may become stained.

Boilovers, melts, and hot sugary spills on the glass.| Remove these immediately with a fish slice, palette knife or razor blade scraper suitable for ceramic glass cooktops, but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces:

1. Switch the power to the cooktop off at the wall.

2. Hold the blade or utensil at a 30° angle and scrape the soiling or spill to a cool area of the cooktop.

3. Clean the soiling or spill up with a dishcloth or paper towel.

4. Follow steps 2 to 4 for „Everyday soiling on glass‟

above.

| •  Remove stains left by melts and sugary food or spillovers as soon as possible. If left to cool on the glass, they may be difficult to remove or even permanently damage the glass surface.

•  Cut hazard: when the safety cover is retracted, the blade in a scraper is razor-sharp. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.

Spillovers on the touch controls.| 1. Switch the power to the hob off.

2. Soak up the spill

3. Wipe the touch control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.

4. Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.

5. Switch the power to the cooktop back on.

| •  The hob may beep and turn itself off, and the touch controls may not function while there is liquid on them. Make sure you wipe the touch control area dry before turning the hob back on.

Hints and Tips

connected to the power supply and that it is switched on.

Check whether there is a power outage in your home or area. If you‟’ve checked everything and the problem persists, call a qualified technician.

The touch controls are unresponsive.| The controls are locked.| Unlock the controls. See the section „Using your ceramic cooktop‟ for instructions.
The touch controls are difficult to operate.| There may be a slight film of water over the controls or you may be using the tip of your finger when touching the

controls.

| Make sure the touch control area is dry and use the ball of your finger when touching the controls.
The glass is being scratched.| Rough-edged cookware.

Unsuitable, abrasive scourer or cleaning products being used.

| Use cookware with flat and smooth bases. See „Choosing the right cookware‟.

See „Care and cleaning‟.

Some pans make crackling or clicking noises.| This may be caused by the construction of your cookware (layers of different metals vibrating differently).| This is normal for cookware and does not indicate a fault.

Technical Specification

Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.

Installation

Selection of installation equipment

1. Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
   For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space shall be preserved around the hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below : A| B| C| D| E| F
   ---|---|---|---|---|---

268＋4

– 0 mm

|

490＋4

-0 mm

| 50mm mini| 50mm mini| 50mm mini| 50mm mini
2. The ceramic cooker hob can be used on the tabletop of the cabinet. The ceramic hob should be placed horizontally. As shown below:

Under any circumstances, make sure the ceramic cooker hob is well-ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Ensure the ceramic cooker hob is in a good work state. As shown below

Note:
The safety distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above the hotplate should be at least 760mm.

Before you install the hob, make sure that

• the work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements

• the work surface is made of a heat-resistant material

• if the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan

• the installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards and regulations

• a suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted, and positioned to comply with the local wiring rules and regulations.
  The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3 mm air gap contact separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements)

• the isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob installed

• you consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding the installation

• you use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall surfaces surrounding the hob.

When you have installed the hob, make sure that

• the power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers
• there is an adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the hob
• if the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection barrier is installed below the base of the hob
• the isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer

Before locating the fixing brackets

• The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.
• Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing four brackets on the bottom of the hob (see picture) after installation. Adjust the bracket position to suit different work surface thicknesses.

Cautions

1. The ceramic cooker hob must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. We have professionals at your service. Please never conduct the operation by yourself.
2. The ceramic cooker hob shall not be mounted to cooling equipment, dishwashers, and rotary dryers.
3. The ceramic cooker hob shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability.
4. The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface shall withstand heat.
5. To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
6. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
7. This ceramic can be connected only to a supply with a system impedance of no more than 0.427 ohms. In case necessary, please consult your supply authority for system impedance information.

Connecting the hob to the mains power supply
This hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a suitably qualified person.

Before connecting the hob to the mains power supply, check that:

1. the domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the hob.
2. the voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate
3. the power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating plate.

• To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers, or branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire.
• The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so that its temperature will not exceed 75˚C at any point.

The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard or a single-pole circuit breaker. the method of connection is shown below.

1. If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an after-sales technician using the proper tools, so as to avoid any accidents.
2. If the appliance is being connected directly to the main supply, an omnipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between the contacts.
3. The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it complies with safety regulations.
4. The cable must not be bent or compressed.
5. The cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a properly qualified person.

DISPOSAL: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

| This appliance is labeled in compliance with European directive 2012/19/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent any possible damage to the environment and to human health, which might otherwise be caused if it were disposed of in the wrong way.

The symbol on the product indicates that it may not be treated as normal household waste. It should be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic goods.

This appliance requires specialist waste disposal. For further information regarding the treatment, recovery, and recycling of this product please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased it.

For more detailed information about the treatment, recovery, and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

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