C e r a m i c g l a s s h o b Installation and Operating Instructions EHS8690X 822 930 196-A-191205-01
Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: 1 Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooking surface layout . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions 3 Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty. 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Correct use • This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking and frying of food.
Description of the Appliance Cooking surface layout Single cooking zone 1200W Triple ring cooking zone 1050/1950/2700W Control panel Multi-purpose zone 1400/2200W Double ring cooking zone 700/1700W Control panel layout Cooking zone indicators Timer function Middle /outside ring On/Off Triple ring pilot light Timer display Display On/Off with power indicator Heat setting selection Timer Multi-purpose zone pilot light Outside ring On/Off Double ring pilot light Outside ring On/Off Lock 5
Touch Control sensor fields The appliance is operated using Touch Control sensor fields. Functions are controlled by touching sensor fields and confirmed by displays and acoustic signals. Touch the sensor fields from above, without covering other sensor fields.
Operating the appliance Switching the appliance on and off Control panel Display Pilot light Switch on Touch for 2 seconds lights up Switch off Touch for 1 second ¾/h h / none goes out 3 After switching on, within approx. 10 seconds a heat setting or a function must be set, otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off.
Switching the outside ring on and off By switching the outside rings on or off, the effective heating surface can be matched to the size of the cookware. 3 Before an outside ring can be switched on, the inside ring must be switched on. Triple cooking zone Sensor panel Power indicator To switch on middle ring Touch for 1-2 seconds. One power indicator is lit. To switch on outside ring Touch for 1-2 seconds. Two power indicators are lit. To switch off outside ring Touch for 1-2 seconds.
Using the automatic warmup function All cooking zones are equpped with an automatic warm up function When setting a heat setting using , when starting from ¾, the cooking zone switches to full power for a certain amount of time and then automatically switches back to the heat setting set.
Using the child safety device The child safety device prevents unintentional use of the appliance. Setting the child safety device Step Control panel Display/Signal 1. Switch on the appliance (Do not set a heat setting) ¾ 2. Touch Acoustic signal 3. Touch until the signal sounds l Appliance switches off. The child safety device is engaged. Releasing the child safety device Step 1. Control panel Switch on the appliance 2. Touch 3.
Using the timer All cooking zones can use each use one of the two timer functions at the same time. Function Condition Outcome after the time has elapsed Automatic cut-out a heat setting is set acoustic signal 00 flashes Cooking zone switches off Countdown timer cooking zones not in use acoustic signal 00 flashes 3 Iffunction a cooking zone is switched off, the timer set is also switched off.
Setting the time Step 1. 2. Control panel field Select cooking zone Touch or zone selected Display Pilot light of the cooking zone selected flashes for the cooking 00 to 99 minutes After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly. The time is set. The time counts down. Switching off the Timer function Step 1. 2. Control panel Display Select a cooking zone Touch selected Pilot light of the selected cooking zone flashes more quickly.
Safety cut-out Cooking surface • If after switching on the cooking surface, a heat setting is not set for a cooking zone within approx. 10 seconds, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off. • If one or more sensor fields are covered for longer than approx. 10 seconds, e.g. by a pan placed upon it, a signal sounds and the cooking surface switches off automatically. • If all cooking zones are switched off, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off after approx. 10 seconds.
Tips on Cooking and Frying 3 Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. Cookware • You can recognise good cookware from the bottoms of the pans. The bottom should be as thick and flat as possible.
Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting Cookingprocess 0 suitable for Cooking time Tips/Hints Residual heat, Off position Keeping food warm Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover Melting Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine 5-25 mins. Stir occasionally Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40 mins.
Cleaning and Care 1 Take care! Risk of burns from residual heat. 1 Warning! Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance. Clean with water and washing up liquid. 1 Warning! Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use 1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. 2. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. Removing deposits 1.
What to do if … Problem The cooking zones will not switch on or are not functioning Possible cause Remedy More than 10 seconds have passed Switch the appliance on again. since the appliance was switched on The child safety device is switched Deactivate the child safety device on l (See the section “Child safety device”) Several sensor fields were touched Only touch one sensor field at the same time The sensor fields are partly covered Remove the cloth or the liquid.
Disposal 2 Packaging material 2 Old appliance The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. W The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Installation Instructions Safety instructions The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.) Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be observed. A protective floor must be installed under the appliance. The cut surfaces of the worktop are to be protected against moisture using a suitable sealant.
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Rating Plate EHS 8690 X 55HCD68AO 230 V 949 591 564 50 Hz 7,8 kW ELECTROLUX 22
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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