cecotec bolero SQUAD V 3000 59 x 52 x 5.2 cm Ceramic Hob Instruction Manual

cecotec bolero SQUAD V 3000 59 x 52 x 5.2 cm Ceramic Hob

PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Fig. 1

1. Cooking area 1 (max. 1200 W)
2. Cooking area 2 (max. 1800 W)
3. Cooking area 3 (1050 / 1950 / 2700 W)
4. Glass plate
5. On/off button
6. Control panel

Control panel
Fig. 2

1. On/off button
2. Power buttons
3. Lock button
4. Timer button
5. Triple area button

The graphics in this manual are schematic representations and may not exactly match the product.

BEFORE USE

• This product includes a package designed to protect it during transport. Unpack the appliance and keep the original packaging and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future. In case the original packaging is disposed of, make sure all packaging materials are recycled accordingly.
• Make sure all parts and components are included and in good conditions. If there is any piece missing or not in good condition, immediately contact the Technical Support Service of Cerotic.

INSTALLATION

Selection of the installation tools

• Cut out the worktop where the hob is to be fitted according to the dimensions given in the table below and figure 3.
• For its installation and use, you must keep a space of at least 5 cm around the gap.
• Make sure the worktop thickness is at least 30 mm. Select a worktop with a heat-resistant and insulated material (wood or other similar fibrous or hygroscopic materials should not be used as worktop material unless impregnated) to avoid electric shock or deformation caused by heat radiation from the hob.

Note
The safety distance between the sides of the hob and the interior surfaces of the worktop must be at least 3 mm.

Fig. 3

In any case, make sure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Check figure 4. Note
The safety distance between the hob and a cabinet over the hob must be at least 760 mm. Fig. 5

Proper ventilation
Fig. 6 To avoid accidental contact with the bottom of the hob while it is hot, or receiving an unexpected electric shock during use, it is necessary to place a wooden insert, fixed with screws, at a minimum distance of 50 mm from the bottom of the hob. Follow the indications on figure 6.

Warning

• There are ventilation gaps around the exterior of the hob. You must ensure these gaps are not blocked by the worktop when placing the hob.
• Please note that the glue that binds the plastic or wooden material to the furniture must withstand a temperature of more than 150ºC to prevent the coating from peeling off.
• The rear wall and the adjacent and surrounding surfaces must be able to withstand a temperature of 90ºC.

Fixing brackets

• You must place the unit on a stable and smooth surface (you can use the packaging). Do not apply force to the buttons protruding from the hob.
• Set the bracket position to adapt to the thickness of the worktop. Fig. 7
• Secure the hob to the worktop by screwing the four brackets located on the interior part of the hob (Fig. 8) after placing it on the worktop.

Fig. 7

1. Ceramic hob
2. Bracket
3. Worktop

Fig. 8

1. Screw
2. Bracket
3. Screw hole
4. Base of the ceramic hob

Warnings

• Brackets should not, under any circumstance, touch the interior surfaces of the worktop after installation. Fig. 7
• It is recommended that qualified personnel or technicians install the hob. You should not install it on your own.
• You should not install the hob near cooling devices, dishwashers and dryers.
• The hob must be installed in a manner that ensures the best heat radiation to obtain the best results.
• The wall and the area over the work surface must withstand the heat.
• To avoid any damage, the bonding layer and the adhesive must be heat resistant.
• You should not use steam cleaners.

Connection to the mains
Fig. 9 The power supply must be connected in accordance with the relevant regulations, or with a single-pole residual current circuit breaker. The connection method is shown in Fig. 9

• If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the supplier or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the appliance is connected directly to the mains, a single-pole residual current circuit breaker with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm must be installed.
• The person in charge of the installation must ensure that a correct electrical connection has been made and that it complies with safety regulations.
• Do not bend or press the cable.
• Check the cable for damage regularly.

Note:
The lower surface and the power supply cable of the hob shall not be accessible after installation.

OPERATION

• This hob directly uses resistance wire heating, and adjusts the power output by adjusting the power with the touch buttons.

Touch buttons

• The buttons react to touch, so there is no need to apply any pressure.
• Use the base of your finger, not the tip. Fig. 10
• You will hear a beep every time the hob detects a finger.
• Make sure the buttons are always clean, dry and there are no objects (for example, a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water can make it difficult to operate the buttons.

Selection of the suitable cookware

• Do not use kitchen utensils with serrated edges or with a curved base. Fig. 11
• Make sure the base of the cookware is smooth, flat against the glass and has the same size than the cooking area. Always center the cookware in the cooking area. Fig. 12
• Always lift the cookware off the ceramic hob, do not slide it, as it could scratch the glass. Fig. 13

Start cooking
After turning on the hob, it will beep, all the indicators will turn on for 1 second and then they will turn off, indicating the ceramic hob is on standby mode.
Fig. 14

1. Press the On/off button and all the indicators will show -.
2. Place suitable cookware in the cooking area you wish to use. Make sure the bottom of the cookware and the cooking area surface are clean and dry.
3. Select the power by pressing the + and/or – buttons. If you do not select the power in 1 minute, the hob will turn off automatically. You must turn it on again and return to step 1. You can modify the power any time while cooking. If you hold down any of these buttons, the value will be set up or down.
4. To turn off the cooking area, press – until the value shows 0 or press the + and – buttons at once.
5. Turn off the hob completely by pressing the On/off button.

Caution with hot surfaces
Fig. 15 The hob will show H on any cooking area which is hot to the touch after use. The H will disappear when the surface has cooled down and reached a safe temperature. To save energy, you can also use the residual heat to heat additional cookware.

Use of the triple area buttons

• This function is only available for the cooking area 3.
• The triple cooking area is divided into three areas: A is the smallest one, B includes A and another area; and C includes B and another area.
  Fig. 16

Activation of the triple area
Fig. 17

1. Set the power in the cooking area 3 from 1 to 9 (for example, 6).
2. The section A in the triple area will turn on.
3. Press the triple area button once to turn on section B.
4. The cooking area 3 indicator will alternatively show two dashes and a 6.
5. Press the triple area button once to turn on section C.
6. The cooking area 3 indicator will alternatively show three dashes and a 6.

Deactivation of the triple area

1. If section B is active in the cooking area 3, press the triple area button twice so section A is only on, the triple area will be deactivated.
2. If section C is active in the cooking area 3, press the triple area button once so section A is only on, the triple area will be deactivated.
3. After deactivating the triple area, the cooking area indicator will show a 6, that is, the power you have selected.

Buttons lock

• You can lock the buttons to avoid any unintentional use (e.g. children accidentally turning on the cooking areas).
• When you activate the lock, all the buttons will be disabled, except the On/off button.

How to lock the buttons
Press the lock button, the timer indicator will show ‘Lo’.

How to unlock the buttons
Make sure the hob is on. Hold down the lock button to unlock the buttons.

Warning
When the hob is locked, all buttons will be disabled, except the On/off button, so you can turn off the hob with this button in case of emergency, but you should unlock all buttons when you turn on the hob again.

Timer
You can set the timer in two different manners:

• You can use it as an external timer. In such case, when the timer finishes, none of the cooking areas will turn off.
• You can set it so one or some cooking areas turn off once the time expires.
  The maximum time is 99 minutes.

Time display
Fig. 18

1. Timer setting buttons
2. The timer display will show the time in minutes.

Use of the timer as an external timer
Fig. 19 If you have not selected any cooking area:

1. Make sure the hob is on. Press the timer button and the timer indicator will flash. Set the time by using the – or + buttons of the timer.
2. Press the – or + buttons at once to cancel the timer and the time display will show – -.
3. When you have selected the desired time, the countdown will start immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
4. When the countdown ends, it will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show – -.

Tips

• Press the + or – buttons of the timer once to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute intervals.
• Hold down the + or – buttons of the timer to increase or decrease the time in 10-minute intervals.
• If the setting exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will return automatically to 0 minutes.

Use of the timer to turn off the cooking area
Fig. 20

1. Press the + or – buttons of the cooking area in which you wish to activate the timer to select the power.
2. Set the time by using the – or + buttons of the timer.
3. Press the – or + buttons at once to cancel the timer and the time display will show – -.
4. When you confirm the timer, the countdown will start automatically. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
5. When the countdown ends, the corresponding cooking area will turn off automatically and the display will show H, indicating it is hot.

Note:

• The red dot next to the power indicator will light up to indicate you have selected the area.
  Fig. 21

• If you wish to modify the time after setting the timer, you must start with step 1.

Use of the timer to turn off more than one cooking area
Fig. 22

1. If you use this function in more than one cooking area, the timer indicator will show the lowest time. For example, if in the cooking area 1 you set a time of 5 minutes and in the cooking area 2 you set a time of 15 minutes, the timer indicator will show 5.
2. When the countdown ends, the corresponding cooking area will turn off. The display will show the new timer and the dot on the corresponding cooking area will flash.
3. When the countdown ends, the corresponding cooking area will turn off automatically.

Note:

• The red dot next to the power indicator will turn on, which indicates you have selected the timer in this cooking area.
• If you wish to modify the time after setting the timer, you must start with step 1.

Protection against overheating
This hob includes a temperature sensor which can control the temperature in the ceramic hob. When the temperature is too high, the hob will turn off automatically.

Residual heat warning
When you use the cooking hob for some time, this will maintain the residual heat after its operation. The display will show H to warn you.

Auto-off
Another safety system is the auto-off. It will be active when you forget to turn off a cooking area. The auto-off times by default are shown in the following table:

Cooking advice

• Be careful when frying, as oil and grease heat up very quickly. With extremely high temperatures, oil and grease can ignite spontaneously, causing a serious fire hazard.
• When food starts boiling, reduce the power.
• Using a lid will reduce the cooking time and save energy due to heat retention.
• Reduce the amount of liquid or grease to shorten cooking times.
• Start cooking with a high power setting and reduce it as food heats up.

Simmering and cooking rice

• Simmering occurs below the boiling point, at about 85ºC, when some bubbles rise to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is essential for preparing delicious soups and tender stews, because it enhances the flavors without overcooking the food. Egg-based and flour-thickened sauces should also be cooked below boiling point.
• Some recipes, like cooking rice using the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure that the food is cooked properly in the recommended time.

Pork chops
For juicy and tasty results:

1. Leave the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking it.
2. Preheat a heavy-based frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the meat with oil. Spray a small amount of oil in the hot frying pan and place the meat.
4. Turn the meat only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the meat thickness and your likings. Times may vary from 2 to 8 minutes per side. Press the meat to measure the cooking degree; the firmer it is, the more cooked it is.
5. Let the meat stand on a hot dish for some minutes so it softens before serving it.

Stir-frying

1. Choose a flat-bottomed cookware that is compatible with the ceramic hob.
2. Have all ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying is fast. If you cook large amounts, cook food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the cookware briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook meat first, set it aside and keep it warm.
5. Stir-fry vegetables. When vegetables are hot but still crunchy, choose a lower power for the cooking area, place the meat in the frying pan again and add any sauce.
6. Stir ingredients carefully.

Heat setting
The following settings are for guidance only. The exact setting will depend on different factors, such as cookware and the amount of food cooked. Test the ceramic hob to find the settings that suit you best.

• lightly heating small amounts of food
• melting chocolate, butter and food that burns quickly
• simmering
• gradually heating

3 – 4|

• reheating
• quickly cooking
• cooking rice

5 – 6|

• crepes/omelets

7 – 8|

• stir-frying
• cooking pasta

9|

• stir-frying at a higher temperature
• roasting/toasting
• boiling soup
• boiling water

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the cooking hob from the mains.
2. Apply a worktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot).
3. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth or a paper towel.
4. Reconnect the hob to the mains if you wish to continue using it.

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• If you unplug the cooking hob from the mains, the hot surface indicator will disappear, but
• the cooking area will be hot. Be especially careful.
• Strong or some nylon scouring pads and strong/abrasive cleaning products can scratch the glass. Always read the label to check if your cleaning product or scouring pad is suitable.
• Never leave any cleaning remains on the cooking hob: glass may get stained.

Spills of sugar and other hot melted food on glass| Remove them immediately with a spatula or a suitable scraper for ceramic hobs, but be careful with hot surfaces in the cooking area:

1. Unplug the cooking hob from the mains.
2. Hold the cookware at a 30° angle and scrape the dirt or spillage onto a cool area of the hob.
3. Clean the dirt or spill with a cloth or paper towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 from the ‘Usual dirt on glass’ section.

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• Remove melted and sugary food stains or spills as soon as possible. If left to cool
• on the glass, they may be difficult to remove or may even permanently damage the glass surface.
• Risk of cutting: when the safety cover is retracted, the blade of the scraper may be sharp like a razor. Use it with extreme care and always store it safely and out of reach of children.

Dirt on the touch buttons|

1. Unplug the cooking hob from the mains.
2. Absorb the spill.
3. Clean the touch control area with a clean, damp sponge or cloth.
4. Dry the area completely with a paper towel.
5. Reconnect the hob to the mains if you wish to continue using it.

| The hob may beep and turn off, and the touch buttons may not work while liquid is on them.
Make sure you dry the touch control area before switching the hob back on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

connected to the mains and that it is on.
Check if there has been a power failure. After these inspections, if the problem persists, contact the Technical Support Service.
Touch buttons do not work.| The buttons are locked.| Unlock the buttons. Check the ‘Buttons lock’ section for instructions.
It is difficult to use the touch buttons.| There may be a slight film of water on the buttons or you may be using your fingertip to press the

buttons.

| Make sure the touch control area is dry and use your finger base to press the buttons.
The glass is damaged.| Cookware with rough edges. Use of inappropriate and abrasive scouring pads or cleaning products.| Use cookware with flat and smooth bases. Check the ‘Selection of the suitable cookware’ section. Read the ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ section.
Some cookware makes crackling or popping noises.| This may be due to the construction of your cookware (layers of different metals that vibrate differently).| This is normal for cookware and does not indicate a fault.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Product reference: 02500
• Model: Bolero Squad V 3000 hob
• Supply voltage: 220-240 V~ 50/ 60 Hz
• Installed electric power: 5200-6200 W
• Manufactured in China | Designed in Spain

(*) Technical specifications may change without prior notification to improve product quality.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

This symbol indicates that, according to the applicable regulations, the product and/or battery must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its shelf life, you should dispose of the batteries/accumulators and take them to a collection point designated by the local authorities.
Consumers must contact their local authorities or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of old appliances and/or their batteries.

Compliance with the above guidelines will help to protect the environment.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

Cerotic shall be liable to the end user or consumer for any lack of conformity that exists at the time of delivery of the product under the terms, conditions and deadlines established by the applicable regulations.
It is recommended that repairs be carried out by qualified personnel.
If at any moment you detect any problem with your product or have any doubt, do not hesitate to contact Cerotic official Technical Support Service at +34 963 210 728.

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