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1. Hotplate display Heat setting Timer Jbl Timer display 4 LED increase a assigned for 4 different Heat setting Timer hotplate decrease Dual triple zone Selection Key Activate deactivate timer Activate deactivate warming zone Hotplate cooking zone Selection controls NOTICE This appliance controls via the touch control unit If your touch control unit has a timer each operation is confirmed with an audio signal NAG ANDOY Joao 13 EN NOTICE Always keep the control panels clean and dry Moisture and dirt may impair function If your hob is euipped with timer If your hob is equipped with these functions The graphics and figures are for illustration purposes only The actual View or functions may differ Turn on the hob Touch the W key in the control panel at least 1 second The hotplate in models with timer displays will light up The hob is ready for use You can now turn on select different hotplates within next 10 seconds While operating the main switch O it is not allowed to operate other controls pi All hotplate displays flashes amp and all related decimal points The hob will be set automatically stand by mode if there is no operation within 10 seconds If the main switch O is touched more than 2sec the hob is turned off and is set into the stand by mode again Select Hotplates Cooking Zone Turn on the hob T
2. damage caused by using the appliance without an earthed socket 8 EN DANGER gt Risk of electric shock short circuit or fire by unprofessional installation The appliance may be connected to the mains supply only by an authorized qualified person and the appliance is only guaranteed after correct installation DANGER Risk of electric shock short circuit or fire by damage of the mains lead The mains lead must not be clamped bent or trapped or come into contact with hot parts of the appliance If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electrician e The mains supply data must correspond to the data specified on the rating plate of the appliance The rating plate is located at the rear housing of the appliance e The appliance mains cable must correspond to the specifications and the power consumption see Technical Data page 4 DANGER Risk of electric shock Before starting any work on the electrical installation please disconnect the appliance from the mains supply 1 Amains lead is not provided together with appliance It must connect a mains lead to your appliance that you would select from the table Technical Data page 4 on basis of the installation at your home following the instructions in the wiring diagram If no all pole separation from the mains supply is possible a separation unit must be connected with a contact distance of 3 mm min fu
3. personal injury Non observance may or will cause minor or medium injuries NOTICE Risk of material damage Non observance may or will cause damage on the appliance or other objects i Important d Tip for the user Useful information on how to use the appliance No injury risk information Basic safety instructions e The manufacturer reserves its right to make changes in the technical specifications in order to improve the appliance quality without any prior notice Figures included in 5 EN this manual are for schematic purpose only and may not match exactly with your appliance Values stated on the markings of the appliance or in other printed documents supplied with the appliance are obtained under laboratory conditions as per relevant standards These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Never use when judgement or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and or drugs Do not operate the appliance if it is defective or shows any visible damage Do not carry out any repairs or
4. Glass Ceramic Hobs HIC 64404 T Glaskeramik Kochfelder Table de Cuisson Vitroceramique Vitroceramic Ocaklar sae aaa Kaagad RS ns Na Please read these instructions before installation or using your appliance Dear Customer By purchasing this product you have chosen an appliance of advanced technology and high quality The appliance was produced in modern facilities which meet all environmental standards The instructions will help you to operate the appliance quickly and safely e Upon delivery please check that the appliance is not damaged If you note any transport damage please contact your point of sale immediately and do not connect and operate the appliance e Before you connect and start using the appliance please read this manual and all enclosed documents Please note in particular the safety instructions e Keep all documents so that you can refer to the information again later on Please keep your receipt for any repairs which may be required under warranty e When you pass on the appliance to another person please provide all documents with it Ar elik AS Karaa a caddesi No 2 6 34445 Sillice Istanbul TURKEY Made in TURKEY Table of Contents 1 General information 4 OVverV eW aa cree 4 Technical Data 4 Safety Instructions 5 Explanation of safety instructions 5 Basic safety instructions 5 Safety for children 6 Safety whe
5. d The decimal point of the relevant hotplate must be flash After setting the heat setting value 1 9 touch key to activate the dual zone of the hotplate At the same time the related dual zone LED 8h will be flashed and the triple zone will be energized After touching the key once again the triple zone of the hotplate will be turned off again Each operation causes a status change of the dual triple zones following in this manner Activating the dual and triple Hotplate by touching Key of the selected hotplate Key Lock In models with timer Touch key more than 2 seconds to lock Touch Control You will be acknowledged by a audio signal Afterwards LED flashes and all hotplates are locked The hotplate can only be locked in operating mode If the hotplate is locked only the main switch D key can be operated The LED flashes and indicates a key locked module If you turn off the hob when keys are locked key lock will be still active after you restart the hob again In order to operate the hob in a such condition key lock should be unlocked 16 EN operation mode by touching the O key If the key is touched 2 seconds the hotplate is unlocked You will be acknowledged by a audio signal Afterwards the fe LED disappears Now the touch control is unlocked and can be operated in normal order Child Lock To prevent children from turn
6. d wv keys The desired hotplate must be chosen with the hotplate selection Ce key hotplate display 4 The A and v keys must be touched at the same time to turn off the hotplate 2 Reduction of the heat setting to O by operating the V key of the desired hotplate The hotplate can also be turn off by reducing the heat setting to O 3 Use of timer turn off function for desired hotplate If timer function is available The timer turns off the linked hotplate when the time has run out All displays indicates 0 and 00 Dual Triple 15 EN zone and timer linked LEDs will be disappear Additionally when the time has run out the buzzer will sound You have to touch any key on touch control panel to stop the buzzer sound Turn On Dual and Triple Zones Turn on the dual zone The desired hotplate equipped with a dual zone must be selected The decimal point of the relevant hotplate must be flash After setting the heat setting value 1 9 touch O key to activate the dual zone of the hotplate At the same time the related dual zone 8 LED flashes statically Touching the O key for a second time the status of the dual zone toggles it changes from dual zone on to dual zone off and back again The extension zone can be activated only after a level between 1 and 9 is set on the basic zone of the hotplate Turn on triple zones The desired hotplate equipped with a triple zone must be selecte
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8. e hob is used In no case should crusts be stratched off with serrated edge knives steel wool or the like Remove calcium stains yellow staining with small amounts of decalcifying agents such as Durgol vinegar or lemon juice Apply agent with a sponge and in the event of heavier soiling let it work in for a longer period of time Afterwards wash offhob with water i Important Sugar based food such as custard and syrup should immediately be scraped off without waiting for the surface to cool down Otherwise the hob may be permanently damaged 21 EN Troubleshooting DANGER Normal operating conditions Risk of electric shock short e Smoke and smell may emit for a circuit or fire by unprofessional couple of hours during the first ee sis the appliance must be TAA i i u carried out by an approved service kala the Ma ate heated centre ey may expand and cause noise Before you call the service please check the following points Electrical equipment Malfunction problem Advice remedy The appliance does not The mains fuse is defective Check fuses in the fuse box work or has tripped If necessary replace or reset them If the problem has not been solved 1 Separate unit from the mains supply deactivate or unscrew fuse 2 Call the after sales service of your store reseller Important Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself There are no customer service items inside the applianc
9. et the desired time value by touching A and sz keys 3 After setting the time the timer starts to countdown When the time has run out the buzzer will sound You have to touch any key on touch control panel to stop the buzzer sound Hotplate timer Hotplate timers can be set only for activated hotplate 1 4 Firstly turn on the hob and activate desired hotplate hotplate level must be set to 1 9 before Start to activation of hotplate timer by touching key same as with egg timer The timer display will indicate 00 and a dot in the right bottom side 2 2 The egg timer is active now You have to touch O key second time to activate the hotplate timer Now the timer can be assigned Set the desired time value with A and Wv keys To set additional hotplate timers 1 2 3 Touch key again after activating the first hotplate timer The control rotates clockwise to the next active hotplate assigned to a timer The assignment recommendation is indicated by the Set the desired time value with A and w keys The running timer of the first set hotplate timer is indicated by the statically lighting ie LED Touching the key once again further timers can be assigned to other activated hotplates The timer display will change to wos poe timer display identify us the running timers By toggling the key you can display the timer values for the
10. he touch control has a sensor which protects against overheating When responding to this sensor the relevant burner will be deactivated For information on explanations or error messages please see chart In the event of the non stop activation of a button longer than 10 seconds the entire control system will be deactivated and a permanent signal will sound 20 EN Maintenance and Care General information DANGER Risk of electric shock Switch off the electricity before cleaning appliance to avoid an electric shock DANGER Hot surfaces may cause burns Allow the appliance to cool down before you clean it NOTICE The surface may get damaged by some detergents or cleaning materials Do not use aggressive detergents cleaning powder cream or any sharp objects Clean the appliance thoroughly after each use in this way it will be possible to remove cooking residues more easily thus avoiding these from burning the next time the appliance is used No special cleaning agents are required for cleaning the appliance It is recommended to use warm water with washing liquid a soft cloth or sponge and use a dry cloth for drying Do not use any abrasive cleaning materials Important Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning How to clean the hob Ceramic hobs Always rinse off fully with a clean cloth wrung out in clean water as residue could damage the ceramic glass surface next time th
11. hotplate timers and the egg timer The assignment is always indicated by the flashing Front left led E If no led flashes the Egg timer value is shown in the timer display Cancel Timers Firstly you have to select the timer by toggling the O key until it is displayed The value can be canceled then in 2 different ways decrement by touching the v until OO appears on the timer display touch the A and sv key simultaneously for half second until OO is shown in Timer display When the time has run out the buzzer will sound You have to touch any key on touch control panel to stop the buzzer sound Display remaining value of hotplate timer 3 indicator led flashing in Timer 18 EN Display Indicators leds are on indicate running timers for hotplate 1 and 4 actually not displayed in timer display Warming plate function if available Warming Plate functionality for a warming zone offers an means an additional heat level between O and 1 keeping the food warm You can activate Warming Plate functionality by touching the CO key Then LED O will flash Touch O again to deactivate warming zone Operating time limitations The hob control has a limitation of the operating time If one or more hotplates are inadvertently not switched off hotplate will be automatically deactivated after a certain amount of time see table 1 below The limit of the operating time depends of the selected heat se
12. icated alternating This means heat setting value 9 and heat boost feature is active now 4 Then set the desired heat setting value at which the cooking will continue at the end of heat boost time using sz key within 10 seconds By touching the A or sz keys of the hotplate the heat setting between 9 and 1 can be used e g you set the level 6 5 The display alternates during heat boost cooking between A and 6 e g At the end of the heat boost time 6 will be indicated continually Turn Off Heat Boost Feature e The heat boost can be turned off early by touching the vv key until heat setting O appears e If heat setting 9 will be chosen as under selection of the heat boost and no low heat setting is chosen the flashing will be finished after 10 seconds The heat boost is not longer active Turn Off The Hob If the main switch O is touched more than 2sec the hob is turned off and is set into the stand by mode again If there is a residual heat available when the hob is turned off this will be indicated by a steady in the relevant hotplate display Turn Off Individual Hotplates A selective hotplate can be turned off with 3 different ways 1 Simultaneous touching of the A and ss keys 2 Reduction of the heat setting to O by touching the W key 3 Use of timer turn off function for related hotplate If timer function is available 1 Simultaneous operation of the A an
13. ing on the hotplates you can secure the hob against being turned on inadvertently Child Lock functionality is foreseen to lock the touch control unit ina complicated Multi Step process How to lock the module 1 Turn on the hob using main switch 2 Simultaneously touching the A and wv for at least 2 sec 3 Then touch again A key Child lock function will be activated and all hotplate displays will indicate Lin symbol Cancel Child Lock The same way the Child lock is activated it can also get for deactivating 1 Turn on the hob using main switch 2 Simultaneously touching the A and w keys for at least 2 sec 3 Then touch again w key All hotplate display is indicated disappear immediately after successful unlocking Timer Function This feature facilitates the cooking for you You do not need to be permanently present during the cooking procedure the hotplate is automatically turned off at the selected time The timer provides following features Touch control can run max 4 hotplate assigned timers and 1 egg timer simultaneously All timers can be used only in operation mode Egg timer The egg timer is independent of any hotplate So it doesn t matter whether a hotplate is selected or not 1 Start to activation of egg timer by touching key The timer display will indicate 00 and a dot in the right bottom side 2 2 The egg timer is active now 2 Then s
14. modifications on the appliance However you may remedy some malfunctions see Troubleshooting page 22 Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in your dishes Alcohol evaporates in high temperatures and may catch fire when it comes in contact with hot surfaces e Do not heat closed food containers and glass jars Pressure that may build up in the jar can cause it to burst e Ensure that no flammable materials are adjacent to the appliance as the sides become hot during use e Do not leave empty pots or pans on plates that are switched on They may get damaged e Since it may be hot do not leave plastic or aluminum dishes on the surface of appliance These kind of dishes should not be used to keep food either e Check all controls on the appliance are switched off after use Important For the warranty to be valid the appliance must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with current regulations Safety for children e Accessible parts of the appliance will become hot whilst the appliance is in use and until the appliance has cooled children should be kept away e Do not store any items above the appliance that children may reach e The packaging materials will be dangerous for children Keep the packaging materials away from children Please dispose of all parts of the packaging according to environmental standards Safety when working with electricity e Any work on electric equipment and sy
15. n working with electricity 6 Intended use 6 DISDOSAl kaka Tra akn een et 6 Packaging material 6 Old equipment 7 Future transportation 7 3 Installation 8 Before installation 8 Installation and connection 8 Preparation 11 Tips for saving energy 11 Initial operation ssssnoesnsennsnnnsnnrennen 11 First cleaning of the appliance 11 How to use the hob 12 General information on cooking 12 How to use hobs 12 Control Elements and Displays 13 Maintenance and Care 21 General information 21 How to clean the hob 21 Troubleshootin 22 3 EN 1 General information Overview 1 Extended cooking plate 4 Tri circuit cooking plate 2 Single circuit cooking plate 5 Base cover 3 Assembly clamp 6 Burners plate Technical Data Front left Size Power Rear left Size Power Rear right Size Power Front right Size Power 4 EN 2 Safety Instructions Explanation of safety instructions The following types of safety instructions and information are used in this manual They can be distinguished by the symbol and the initial signal word DANGER lt lt High risk of personal injury Non observance may or will cause serious injuries or death CAUTION Risk of
16. nsportation NOTICE Do not place other items on the top of the appliance The appliance must be transported upright Store the appliance s original box and transport the appliance in its original carton Follow the guidance marks that are printed on the carton Important Verify the general appearance of your equipment by identifying possible damage during the transportation If you do not have the original carton Pack the appliance in bubble wrap or thick cardboard and tape it securely in order to prevent damage during transportation 7 EN 3 Installation Before installation The hob is designed for installation in a commercial worktop A safety distance must be left between the appliance and the kitchen walls and furniture See figure values in mm e Remove packaging materials and transport locks min Installation and connection NOTICE Risk of broken glass Do not put the ceramic hob down on a corner or edge e For installation the appliance must be connected in accordance with e Surfaces synthetic laminates and adhesives used must be heat resistant 100 C minimum e The worktop must be aligned and fixed horizontally e Cut aperture for the hob in worktop as per installation dimensions all local gas and or electrical regulations Connection to the mains supply i Important This appliance must be earthed Our company shall not be held responsible for any
17. of the cooking time When you use the residual heat you can save up to 20 of electricity Initial operation First cleaning of the appliance NOTICE The surface may get damaged by some detergents or cleaning materials Do not use aggressive detergents cleaning powder cream or any sharp objects 1 Remove all packaging materials 2 Wipe the surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge and dry with a cloth 11 EN 5 How to use the hob General information on cooking A DANGER Risk of fire by overheated oil When you heat oil do not leave it unattended Never try to extinguish the fire with water When oil has caught fire immediately cover the pot or pan with a lid Switch off the hob if safe to do so and phone the fire service e Ensure handles of pans cannot accidentally be caught or knocked and do not get hot by adjacent heating zones Avoid pans that are unstable and easily tipped Pans that are too heavy to move easily when filled can also be a hazard Only use flat bottomed pots or pans e Use pans which have sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked so they don t boil over and cause unnecessary cleaning Do not place lids on the burners Always position pans centrally over the burners When transferring pans from one burner to another always lift the pans do not slide them 1 Tips for glass ceramic hobs e The glass ceramic surface is heat 2 resistan
18. ouch one of the hotplate selection control of desired hotplate After selection of the hotplate the decimal point of the related N The hob will be set automatically stand by mode if there is no operation within 10 seconds 3 Set the heat level between 1 and 9 or 9 and 1 by touching the A or v keys The A or v keys are equipped with a repeat function If you touch one of the key longer time heat level will continually be increased or reduced at every 0 4 second If you begin with A key 1 will appear If you begin with sv key the display will show setting value e g half second A and half second 9 eat Boost This function makes cooking easier If the heat boost is active than the 14 EN hotplate will be operated with maximum power for a period of time see table 1 Heat boost time is depending on selected heat level This is indicated through a flashing A alternating with the heat setting value e g half second A and half second 9 in the hotplate display At the end of the heat boost time hob will turn down the heat setting value you selected will be indicated continually Every hotplate is a equipped with heat boost functionality Turn On Heat Boost Feature 1 Turn on the hob 2 Select desired hotplate by touching hotplate selection keys 3 Select the hotplate heat settings value 9 using sz key After heat setting 9 and A will be ind
19. sensor during the calibration In addition the hob control cannot be exposed to strong illumination like sunlight strong halogen lights etc Table 2 Error codes and source of errors Strong pulsating light F2 fluorescent tube obiect light Application Example The calibration performs without any problems if the following illumination is present Illumination through a light bulb without reflector 100W opal in a distance of 70 cm above the glass ceramic hob After a successful calibration the function of the hob is also guaranteed even with strong illumination for example with halogen spot with reflector 50W In case of an error the calibration is repeated until the ambient conditions allow a successful calibration The operation of the hob control is only possible if the calibration of all sensors were successfully completed You must remove all objects on the hob during calibration process Furthermore the ambient light should not be too high during the calibration In case of the message F2 F2 or F4 the user should switch off all ambient light sources or cover the window for the time of the calibration process after the first connection to the power line After successful finished calibration process the control tolerates a very high rate of ambient light During the operation of the hob control it is continuously adopting and recalibrating towards the change in the ambient conditions Important T
20. ses line safety switches contactors all poles which should be adjacent to but not above the cooker in accordance with IEE regulation Failure to observe this instruction may result in operational problems and invalidation of the appliance warranty Additional protection by a residual current circuit breaker is recommended 2 Open the terminal block cover with a screwdriver 3 Pass the mains lead under the cable clamp and secure the cable clamp with the supplied screw 4 Connect the cables according to the supplied diagram 1 BLACK LI GRA Y NEUTRAL BLUE ES NEUTRAL BLUE LBLACKIGRA Y EARTH YEL GRN 5 Close the cover of the terminal block once the wiring is complete NOTICE Mains cable must not be longer than 2 meters for safety reasons 9 EN 6 The mains lead should be routed away from the appliance and not be trapped between the appliance and the wall Installation 1 In hobs whose edges are framed apply the sealing gasket provided in the package to the edges of base cover of the appliance from below 2 Place hob into aperture and align it 3 Connect it to the holes in the lower housing as indicated in the figure min 20 amp max 40 mm min 50 mm 1 Hob 2 Screw 3 Fixing clamp 4 Worktop 5 Sealing gasket 6 Dividing shelf NOTICE When installing the hob above a cupboard a dividing shelf as in the above picture must be installed If in
21. stalling above a built in oven this is not required lf for example due to the fitting of the appliance above a drawer the underside of the appliance is touchable it must be covered by a wooden plate Bottom view clamp holes Secure the hob i Important Clamping to different holes is not a good practice in terms of safety since it can damage the gas and electrical system Final check 1 Connect the appliance to the mains supply and switch on the mains supply 2 Check function 10 EN 4 Preparation Tips for saving energy The following tips will help you to use your appliance in an ecological way and to save energy e Use pots pans with lids for cooking Without a lid the energy consumption may be up to four times higher e Choose the burner plate which is suitable to the saucepan base Always choose the correct size of saucepans for your meals For larger burners plates more energy is needed e Take care to use flat base saucepans while cooking on electrical cookers Pots with an even and thick bottom provide better thermal conduction You can save up to 1 3 of electricity e Pots and pans should match the size of plates The bottom of the pot or pan should not be smaller than the plate e Keep plates and pan bottoms clean Dirt will reduce the heat transmission between plate and pan bottoms e Incase of longer cooking times switch off the plate 5 to 10 minutes before the end
22. stems may only be carried out by authorized qualified persons e Incase of any damage switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains supply by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker e Ensure that the fuse rating is correct Intended use The appliance is designed for domestic use only Commercial use is not admissible This product should not be used for heating purposes The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by improper use or handling errors Disposal Packaging material DANGER Risk of suffocation by the packaging materials Keep children away from the packaging materials The packaging material and transport locks are made from materials that are not harmful to the environment Please dispose of all parts of the packaging according to environmental standards This is beneficial to the environment 6 EN Old equipment This appliance bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This means that this appliance must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002 96 EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment For further information please contact your local or regional authorities Electronic appliances not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances Future tra
23. t and insensitive to large temperature deviations e Do not use the glass ceramic hob j for keeping objects or as cutting surface 12 EN Use pot and pans with ground bottoms Sharp edges cause scratches on the surface Do not use aluminium pots and pans Aluminium damages the glass ceramic surface Re Splashes may damage the ceramic surface and can cause fire Do not use pots that have concave or convex bottoms Use pot and pans with smooth bottoms They ensure a good heat transfer If the pan is too small energy is wasted Tri circuit cooking plate 21 23 17 19 12 14 cm Single circuit cooking plate 14 16 cm Extended cooking plate 14 16 25 27 cm Single circuit cooking plate 16 18 cm is list of advised diameter of pots to be used on related burners NOTICE Quick heating glass ceramic hobs emit a bright light when they are switched on Do not stare to bright light DANGER Broken glass Do not let any objects fall onto the hob Even small objects e g salt shaker may damage the hob Do not use glass ceramic hobs with cracks Water may enter into the cracks and cause a short circuit If the surface is damaged in any way e g visible cracks switch off the device immediately to reduce the risk of an electric shock Control Elements and Displays Features Hotplate display heat Main switch ON OFF j setting 0 9 Key my Dual Triple zone in Key lock operation display via LED
24. tting If a timer was associated with the hotplate than a 00 will be displayed on the timer display for 10 seconds after 10 seconds residual heat indicator will light Afterwards the timer display switches off After an automatic switch off of the hotplate as described above the hotplate is re operable again and the maximum operating time for this heat setting is applied Table 1 Heat setting parameters Cycle Time 47 0 s Heat setting OFF Time ON Time Operating time Heat boost o Iae ins aaa ins aan inh RE ins wat W6 lt 1 dese ES CS CE 43 6 a 6 aso 4 884 BS 39O 6 331 139 Jis 150 8 p92 Jas RO hotplate had a residual heat of greater than 60 C before the power interruption occurred The display will flash until the max residual heat time has expired or the hotplate will be selected and activated Sensor Calibration and Error messages The hob control performs an automatic calibration in reference to the sensor glass and ambient conditions after the main voltage is applied No objects are 19 EN Residual neal UncHong hdtplate displays of a deactivated hotplate or hob if a surface temperature of over 60 C was determined for the hob A O will light up on the display when the residual heat falls down from 60 C After an interruption of the supply voltage occurred that the residual heat display flashes if the corresponding allowed to cover the glass area of the

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