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EN GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND USE
Cooking Hob
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T : Save this manual for the local electrical inspector’s use.
IIN NS ST TA AL LL LE ER R: Please leave this manual with the unit for the owner.
O OW WN NE ER R: Please keep this manual for future reference.
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T: Local codes vary. Installation, electrical connections and
grounding must comply with all applicable codes.
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 - Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly grounded and installed by a qualified technician. 2 - Never Use your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room. 3 - Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. 4 - Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garmen
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk of burns, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units. 15. Do not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 4 Table o of C Contents Before IInstallation 5 5 Installation 6 6 Other IInstallation R Requirements 7 7 Electrical C Connection 8 Safety P Precautions 9 9 Principle o of IInduction 1 10 Glass T Top, C Coil S Size a and C Controls 1 11 Controls a and O Operation 1 12 Heating Z Zones, C Coil S Sizes & & U Utensils 1 12 Power S Sharing 1 12 Utensils f for Y Your IInduction U Unit 13 Matching P Pots & & P Pans w with C Coils e etc. 1 13 To D Do o or N Not
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 5 Before Installation If you are receiving the unit from a transportation company, it is customer’s obligation to inspect thepackage and note any damage on the delivery receipt. After delivery, have your induction cooktop carefully unpacked, and again check forany visible damage. If you find any damage onthe unit at this point, immediately inform your dealer or distributor. Although the responsibility for shipping lies with the carrier, your dealer/ dis
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4 cm mini 49 cm 99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 6 1 1 / INSTALLATION To install the cooktop, cut out a rectangular IApply the gasket only along the front rim opening in the counter as shown on the and on both sides. Do not put this gasket on drawing and table below. Also, ensure that the rim in the back. This gasket will prevent you have a minimum of 10 mm (3/8”) of most of the spills from entering the cabinet space in the back of the unit, between the below and will keep the unit in
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 7 Other IInstallation R Requirements A minimum vertical clearance of 750 mm Cabinet Above Cabinet Above [30”] is required between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of any unprotected combustible material, such Cross as cabinets, wooden trim etc. Section In the back, leave a minimum of 10 mm 750 mm 30” 750 mm (30”) [3/8”] between the cooktop edge and adjacent vertical surfaces (backsplash, Minimum 40 5[1 5/8”] wall, high cabinets etc.). This
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 8 Electrical Connection cooktop e electrical c characteristics a are: Operating voltage................................................... 240 V~ 60 Hz Maximum power output .............................................. 10800 W Connect to .............. 240 V, 60 Hz, 2 Pole+G, 40 A (min) supply, (3 conductors #8 AWG) Electrical w wiring iinformation •240 V Connect the 3 wires as per the following An adequate electrical supply must be provi- ded for thi
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 9 Safety P Precautions - R Read b before o operating y your c cooktop Your induction-cooking unit has been will disable the heating section of the unit. designed for residential use and food This occurrence is called ‘long press’ and preparation, and all of the safety parameters when it happens “-” signs will appear on have been rectified accordingly. power displays. The unit will act the same if there is an accumulation of some liquid on The unit incor
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 10 The p principle o of iinduction When an induction element - also called: ‘a heating zone’, or simply: ‘a coil’ - is switched on, the appropriate utensil is used, and a desi- red level of heating power selected, the elec- tronic circuit unit (‘induction generator’ or ‘in- verter’) powers up the induction coil which creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field C continuously changes in terms of frequency and intensity, and this creates induced cur- B
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 11 Glass Top, Coil Size and Controls 18 c cm(7” ) ) 22 cm (9”) 50 W à 2800 W 50 W à 2800 W Cooking zone 28 c cm 50 W à 3600 W 18 c cm ( (7”) 1/2 Control zone 16 c cm ( (6” ) 50 W à 2800 W 50 W à 2200 W • DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL POWERING ON • PANEL Press the start/stop touch control for the zone you want to use. A flashing "0" indicates that the zone is on. You can then choose the desired power level. If you do not select a power level, the cooking z
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 12 • WHICH COOKING ZONE • POWER SHARING SHOULD YOU USE BASED ON YOUR COOKWARE? Under the pretense that only one zone is used with an adequate utensil covering the whole surface of the coil, and that power on the zone is adjusted to the maximum (‘12’): Cooking Cookware to use zone - the maximum power output of 22 cm (9”) 1/2 16 c cm ( (6 ”) 10 ...... 1 18 c cm ( (4..7”) heating zone is 2.8 kW; - the maximum power output of 16 cm (6 1/2”) heating zone is
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 13 Utensils for Your Induction induction cooking, but most manufacturers Induced current can be created only in make such utensils in layers for better heat materials which have magnetic properties. distribution, and a good number of such Thus, utensils for use with an induction unit pots and pans can be used with induction. must be made from a ferromagnetic material To make sure if a stainless steel utensil can or have inserts with magnetic properties.
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 14 To Do or Not To Do You must: - Avoid storing flammable products in the cabinets under your cooktop. - Always place your utensil such that its center is aligned with the centre of the coil. - Never leave an empty utensil on an induction heating element, even when the - Avoid hitting the vitroceramic glass with element is turned OFF. utensils or any hard objects - the glass surface is highly resistant but not - Only use maximum power for boiling and un
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 15 3 3 / DAILY CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE • MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE Cleaning of an induction cooktop is easy. Read and follow these recommendations: T TY YP PE E O OF F S ST TA AIIN NS S/ /S SP PO OT TS S WHAT T TO D DO ACCESSORIES o or AGENTS E EMPLOYED Soak the area to be cleaned with Minor Cleaning sponges & mild soapy water, then wipe it. detergents Soak the area to be cleaned with Accumulated burn-on Cleaning sponges, mild warm soapy water. Use a sp
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99637771_A_EN.qxp 19/07/2005 11:45 Page 16 4 4 / SPECIAL MESSAGES, DIFFICULTIES You have doubts about whether your hob is working correctly. This does not necessarily mean that there is a breakdown. Nevertheless, check the following points. PROBLEM POSSIBLE E CAUSES WHAT T SHOULD D YOU U DO? When you switch the unit on, the Your unit may be connected Have the connection checked incorrectly,or there is an supply-line breaker trips off or the first. If the connection is OK, supply-line fuse bur
