ELVITA CKH2331S Built in Ceramic Hob User Manual

ELVITA CKH2331S Built in Ceramic Hob

Foreword

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 which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
• 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 must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock from hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar materials that protect live parts.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface, as they may get hot
• Do not use a steam cleaner near the appliance.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your hob.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
• The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must be supervised continuously.
• 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; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover the flame with a lid or a fire blanket for example.

Operation and maintenance

Electrical shock hazard

•  Do not cook on a broken or cracked hob. 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 even death.
  Health hazard

• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.

• However, individuals with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this appliance, to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field.

• Failure to follow this advice may result in death.

Failure to follow this advice may result in severe injury or even death 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.
• Keep children away from the appliance.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are switched 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 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 surface or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Do not place or leave any magnetisable objects (e.g. credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices (e.g. computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be affected by its electromagnetic field.
• 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 rely on the pan detection feature to turn off the cooking zones when you remove the pans.
• 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 who climb on the hob 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 which 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 place or drop heavy objects on your hob.
• Do not stand on your hob.
• 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 hob, as these can scratch the induction glass.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farmhouses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; bed and breakfast environments.

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 must be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ceramic Hob.
We recommend that you take some time to read this Instruction / Installation Manual in order to fully understand how to install and operate the appliance correctly. 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 introduction

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. Key lock control

Product Information
The microcomputer ceramic cooker hob can meet a wide range of cooking needs thanks to resistance wire heating, micro-computerized control and multi-power selection, making this the ideal choice for modern families. The ceramic cooker hob puts the customer first and has a distinctive design. The hob offers safe and reliable performance to ensure your convenience and allow you to fully enjoy the pleasures of life.

How the appliance works
This ceramic cooker hob directly employs resistance wire heating and lets you adjust power output with simple touch controls.

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 induction hob.

Technical specifications

• Cooking hob     CKH2331S
• Cooking zones   2 Zones
• Supply voltage   220–240 V~ 50 Hz or 60 Hz
• Installed electric power   2700-3300W
• Product dimensions W×D×H (mm)     288X520X55
• Building-in dimensions A×B (mm)     268X490

Energy efficiency
Information for domestic electric hobs according to EU 66/2014

Energy saving

Heating technology(induction cooking zones and cooking areas, radiant cooking zones, solid plates)| Radiant cooking zones
For circular cooking zones or area: diameter of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone, rounded to the nearest 5 mm, Ø| Front 16,5 cm

Rear 20 cm

Energy consumption per cooking zone or area calculated per kg, EC electric cooking| Front 176,4 Wh/kg

Rear 181,6 Wh/kg

Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg, EC electric hob| 179 Wh/kg

You can save energy during everyday cooking if you follow below hints.

• When you heat up water, use only the amount you need.
• If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware.
• Before you activate the cooking zone put the cookware on it.
• Put the smaller cookware on the smaller cooking zones.
• Put the cookware directly in the centre of the cooking zone.
• Use the residual heat to keep the food warm or to melt it.

Operating the appliance

Touch controls

• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not the finger tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there are no objects (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 centre your pan on the cooking zone.

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

How to use

Start cooking
After power on, the buzzer beeps once, all the indicators light up for 1 second then go out, indicating that the ceramic hob has entered standby mode. Touch the ON/OFF control. All the indicators show “-“

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.

Touching the heating zone selection control.

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 adjust the heat setting at any time during cooking.
• By holding down either of these buttons you can adjust the value up or down.

Finish cooking
Touch to select the heating zone that you wish to switch off.

Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “0” or touching the “-” and “+” controls at the same time.

Turn the whole hob off by touching the ON/OFF control.

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. This can also be used as an energy-saving function – if you want to heat further pans, use the heating zone that is still hot.

Locking the controls
You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (such as 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 lock control| The timer indicator will show “ Lo “
To unlock the controls
Make sure the ceramic hob is turned on Touch and hold the lock control for a while.

When the hob is in lock mode, all the controls are disabled except ON/OFF .You can always turn off  the ceramic hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you must unlock the hob first before you can use it again.

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

1. 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.
2.  You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up.
3. The maximum timer duration is 99 minutes

Using the timer as a minute minder if you do not select any cooking zone
Make sure the hob is turned on and atleast one cooking zone is operating.

Note: you can use the minute minder even if you have not selected any cooking zone.
Touch the timer control, the timer indicator will flash;

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

If you touch “-” and “+” at the same time it will cancel the timer, and “-” will appear in the minute display

When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds

The buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show “- -” when the set time has run out.

Hint:

1.  Touch the “-” or “+” symbols once to decrease or increase the time by 1 minute.
2.  Touch and hold the “-“or“+” symbols to decrease or increase the time by 10 minutes.
3. If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to 0 minutes.

Setting the timer to turn one or more cooking zones off

Touch the zone you want to set

Touch the timer control, the timer indicator show “10”

Set the time by touching the “-“ or “+” control of the timer

Touching the “-” and “+” together, the timer is cancelled, and the will show “–” in the minute display.

When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator flash for 5 seconds

When cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.
The display will show ”H” which means hot;

Note:

a) The red dot next to power level indicator will illuminate indicating that zone is selected.
b) If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start from step 1.

c) The method for setting two zones is the same as mentioned above.

Setting the timer to turn more than one cooking zones off

a). If more than one heating zones use this function, the timer indicator will show the shortest time. (e.g. zone 1# setting time of 5 minutes, zone 2# setting time of 15 minutes, the timer indicator shows “5”.)
NOTE: The red dot next to the power level indicator will flash.

b). When the countdown timer expires, the corresponding zone will switch off. Then it will show the new shortest time setting and the dot for the corresponding zone will flash.

c). When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.

Note:

1. The red dot next to the power level indicator will light up indicating that this zone is selected.

2. If you want to change the time after the timer has been set, you have to start again from step 1.

Over-temperature protection
A temperature sensor permits monitoring of the temperature inside the ceramic hob. If the temperature is detected to be too high, the ceramic hob will switch off automatically.

Residual heat warning
When the hob has been operating for some time it will remain hot for some time. The letter “ H ”appears to warn you not to touch it.

Default working times
Another safety feature of the hob is automatic shut-down. This occurs whenever you forget to switch off a cooking zone. The default shut-down times are shown in the table below:

Cooking guidelines

Take care when frying, as 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 the 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 flavorsome 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 well cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how well 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.

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 ceramic 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

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 hob 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 hob 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 hob: 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 hobs, but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces:

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

2.      Hold the blade or utensil at a 30° angle and scrape the food remains or spill to a cool area of the hob.

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

4.      Follow steps 2 to 4 for ‘Everyday soiling on glass’ above.

| •   Remove stains left by melted 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.       Mop 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 hob 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 on ‘“Using your ceramic hob” 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 getting 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.

Installation

The induction hob is equipped with a self-diagnostic function. This test feature allows a technician to check the function of several components without disassembling or removing the hob from the work surface.

Selection of installation equipment

1. Cut a hole in the work surface that matches the dimensions shown in the drawing.
   For the purpose of installation and use there should be a minimum of 50 mm clear space around the perimeter of the hole. Make sure the work surface is at least 30 mm thick. Please select a heat-resistant and insulated work surface material (wood and similar fibrous or hygroscopic materials must be avoided unless they are impregnated) to avoid electrical shock and excessive deformation due to heat from the hob. As shown below:
   Note: The safe distance between the sides of the hob and the inner surfaces of the worktops should be at least 3 mm.

mm minimum

The ceramic hob may be installed on top of a cabinet. The ceramic hob should be installed horizontally. As shown below:

Note: The safe distance between the hob and any cabinet above the hob should be at least 600 mm.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 good working condition. As shown below.

WARNING:
Ensuring adequate ventilation
Make sure the ceramic hob is well ventilated and that the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. To avoid accidental contact with the hot underside of the hob, or an unexpected electric shock during operation, a wooden cover must be fixed with screws at a minimum distance of 50 mm from the underside of the hob. Follow the requirements below.

There are ventilation holes around outside of the hob. YOU MUST
ensure these holes are not blocked by the worktop when you put the hob into position.

• Be aware that the any glue that is used to join plastic or wooden material to the cabinet must be able to resist temperatures of at least 150°C, to avoid failure of glued joints.
• The rear wall, adjacent and surrounding surfaces must therefore be able to withstand a temperature of 90°C.

Before locating the fixing brackets

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

The brackets must not touch the inner surfaces of the worktop.

Caution

1. The ceramic cooker hob must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. We have professionals at your service. Please never attempt installation by yourself.
2. The ceramic cooker hob must not be installed above cooling equipment, a dishwasher or tumble dryer.
3. The ceramic cooker hob must be installed in a way that ensures effective radiation of heat to enhance its reliability.
4. The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface must be able to withstand heat.
5. To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
6. Do not use a steam cleaner near the hob.
7. This ceramic hob must only be connected to a supply with a system impedance of 0.427 ohm or lower. If necessary, please consult your supply authority to obtain system impedance information.

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

1. If the cable is damaged or needs to be replaced, this should be done by an after-sales technician using the proper tools, to avoid any accidents.

2. If the appliance is connected directly to the mains supply, an omnipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the contacts.

3. The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connections have been made and that they comply with safety regulations.

4. The power cable must not be bent or compressed.

5. The power cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a properly qualified person.

The underside of the hob and the power cord are not accessible after installation.

DISPOSAL: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Such waste must be collected separately and taken for special treatment.

This appliance is labelled in compliance with European directive 2012/19/EU 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 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.

References

• Start - Elon Group
• Köksvaror, vitvaror och elektronik för hela hemmet - Elvita

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