VALBERG VH 4 B 067F Vitro Ceramic Hob Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION OF USE
VH 4 B 067F
973737 

VH 4 B 067F Vitro Ceramic Hob

Dear customers,
Thank you for having chosen our ceramic hob.
In order to make the best use of your appliance, we would advise you to read carefully the following notes and to keep them for later consulting.

SAFETY

Precautions before using

• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connecting of the appliance have to be done by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for damage caused by the installation or connecting errors.
• To be used, the appliance must be well-equipped and installed in a kitchen unit and an adapted and approved work surface.
• This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial, or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
• Do not change or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate cannot be used as a freestanding or as a working surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to local standards.
• Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-dryer: as steam may cause damage.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Using the appliance

• Switch the heating zones off after using.
• Keep an eye on the hob whilst cooking using grease or oils that may quickly ignite.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with the glass or the hot saucepan.
• Magnetic objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.
• Do not place any metallic object on the hob except for pans or cooking utensils. In case of untimely engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even burn.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This could become very hot and catch fire.
• 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 made by children without supervision.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.

Precautions not to damage the appliance

• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enameled cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials, or aluminum sheets must not contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
• CAUTION: The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must be supervised continuously.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot container over the control panel.
• If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure the space between the content of the drawer and the underside of the appliance is large enough (2cm). This is essential to guarantee correct ventilation.
• Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer situated under the vitroceramic hob. All cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.

Precautions in case of appliance failure

• If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn it off the main electrical supply.
• If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the appliance and contact the after-sales service.
• Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance by yourself.
•  WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Other protections

• Note sure that the container pan is always centered on the cooking zone. The bottom of the pan must have to cover as much as possible the cooking zone.
• For the users of pacemakers, the magnetic field could influence their operation. We recommend getting information from the retailer or from the doctor.
• Do not to use aluminum or synthetic material containers: they could melt in still hot cooking zones.
• 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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Technical data

Total power
Energy consumption for the hob EChob
Front Left heating zone
Nominal power
Standardized cookware category
Energy consumption ECcw
Rear Left heating zone
Nominal power
Standardized cookware category
Energy consumption EC
Rear Right heating zone
Nominal power
Standardized cookware category
Energy consumption ECcw
Front Right heating zone
Nominal power
Standardized cookware category
Energy consumption ECcw*| 6000 W
180,7 Wh/kg
Ø 190 mm
1800 W
C
183,9 Wh/kg
Ø 155 mm
1200 W
A
173,8 Wh/kg
Ø 190 mm
1800 W
B
191,3 Wh/kg
Ø 155 mm
1200 W
A
173,8 Wh/kg

• calculated according to the method of measuring performance (EN 60350-2).

Control panel

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Sensitive touches
Your ceramic hob is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your finger touches the key, the corresponding command is activated. This activation is validated by a control light, a letter or a number in the display, and/or a “beep” sound. Touch only one key on the same time.

Display

0
1…9
P
L
F
H| Zero
Power level
Booster
Locking
Error message
Residual heat| The heating zone is activated
Selection of the cooking level
Booster is activated
The child lock is activated
Electronic failure
The heating zone is hot

STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE

Before using your new hob
Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent which risks causing blue-tinted color on the glass surface.
Starting-up
Each cooking zone turns on independently:
Start-up/ switch off the cooking zone
If no adjustment is made within 10 seconds the electronics return to the standby position.
If more than one cooking zone is activated, a continuous press for 6 seconds on one of the zone selection keys [ ] will turn off the entire cooktop.

Residual heat indication
After the switch-off of the hob, the heating zone is still hot and indicates [ H ] on the display.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zone may be touched safely.
When the residual heat indicator light is on, don’t touch the heating zone and don’t put any heat-sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.

Booster function
All the cooking zones are equipped with a Booster function. The cooking zone starts at full power during a maximum duration of one hour.
• Start-up :

To start
Increase power
To stop| Press key [ ] Press key [ + ] Or press key [ – ] from [ 0 ] Press key [ – ] Or stay press on key [ ]| [ 0 ] [ P ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]

Control panel locking
To avoid modifying a set of cooking zones, in particular within the framework of cleaning the control panel can be locked (with the exception of the On/Off key [ ]).

• Locking

To start
Hob locking| Press key [ ] Press simultaneously [ – ] and [ + ] During 2 seconds| [ 0 ] [ L ]

• Unlocking

displays then [ 0 ]

COOKING ADVICE

Examples of power setting
(The values below are indicative)

1 to 2| Melting, Reheating| Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Dishes prepared beforehand
---|---|---
2 to 3| Simmering, Defrosting| Rice, pudding, sugar syrup Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4| Steam| Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5| Water| Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 to 7| Medium cooking, Simmering| Meat, liver, eggs, sausages,
7 to 8| Cooking| Potatoes, fritters, waffles
9| Frying, roasting, Boiling water| Steaks, omelets, fried dishes, water
P| Frying, roasting, Boiling water| Steaks, fried dishes, water

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM

The hob or the cooking zone doesn’t start up:

• The hob is badly connected to the electrical system.

•  The protection fuse has blown.

•  The locking function is activated

•  The sensitive keys are covered by grease or water.

•  An object is covering the control panel.
  The symbol [ Fc ] displays :

•  If the hob is overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.
  The symbol [ F0 ] displays :

• Disconnect the hob for 2 minutes and re-plug it.

• If the symbol persists, call the After-sales Service.
  The symbol [ F ] followed by another character is displayed:

• Call the After-sales Service.
  One or all cooking zones cut-off:

• The safety system has engaged

• You forgot to cut off the cooking zone for a long time.

• One or more sensitive keys are covered.
  The symbol [ ] displays:

•  An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappears as soon as the key is released or cleaned.

If one of the symbols above persists, call the After-sale service.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

• Do not clean the hob if the glass is hot: risk of burn.
• Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
• Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment are likely to cause scratches and must be avoided.
• Ensure that the bottom of the pans is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic hob or on the bottom of the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
• Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface from being damaged.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

• The packaging material is ecological and can be recycled.
• The worn appliances contain certain noble metals. Apply to the local government about the possibilities of recycling.
• Don’t dispose of your appliance with general household waste
•  Get in touch with the waste collection center of your local council that controls the recycling of household appliances.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.
The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforce in his home country.
How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.
His installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.

Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters from the external edge of the glass, after removing the protection sheet (3).

Fitting – installing:

• The cut-out sizes are:

• Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
• The hobs are classified as “Y” class for heat protection. Ideally, the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than the hob.
• The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of furniture, the laminate coatings, and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist temperatures of up to 100 °C.
• The mural rods of the edge must be heat-resisting.
• Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing a space of 20 mm to ensure a good air circulation of the electronic device.
• If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid putting this drawer flammable objects (for example sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.
• Materials that are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the cut-out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Care must be given to applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guarantees a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth worktop surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions respect a distance minimum of 500 mm.
• The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such for example of the fact of the drawer.
• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• It is mandatory to use a PowerPoint with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with current safety regulations.
• 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.
• The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical system should be entrusted only to a qualified electrician.
• Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after installation
• The data of connection necessary are on the stickers placed on the hob casing near the connection box.
• The connection to the mains must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar circuit-breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
• The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example, circuit breakers, fuses, or contractors.

Caution!
This appliance has only to be connected to a network of 230 V~ 50/60 Hz
Always connect the earth wire.
Respect the connection diagram.
The connection box is located underneath the back of the hob casing. To open the cover, use a medium screwdriver. Place it in the slits and open the cover.

• calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6

Connection of the hob
Setting up the configurations:
For the various kinds of connections, use the brass bridges which are in the box next to the terminal
Monophase 230V~ 1P+N
Put a bridge between terminals 1 and 2.
Attach the earth to the terminal “earth”, the neutral N to terminal 4, and the Phase L to one of the terminals 1 or 2.
Biphase 400V~ 2P+N
Attach the earth to the terminal “earth”, the neutral N to terminal 4, the Phase L1 to terminals 1, and the Phase L2 to terminal 2.

Caution!
Frequent loosening and screwing of the screws on the connection box risks damaging the efficiency of the tightness once screwed. It is therefore advisable to keep screwing and unscrewing to a minimum.
Ensure that the cables are correctly inserted and tightly screwed down.
4 weeks after installation, be sure to tighten again the screws in the terminal block.

We cannot be held responsible for any accident resulting from the incorrect connection or which could arise from the use of an appliance that has not been earthed or has been equipped with a faulty earth connection

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