MT IE GB Instructions for use, installation, and connection Glass-ceramic built-in coking hob
Glass-ceramic built-in cooking hob Dear customer! Glass-ceramic hob is intended for use in households. Our products are packed in environment-friendly materials which can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without imposing any burden on the environment. Instructions for use Instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and its operation.
Important - Read before using the appliance Safety percautions • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal 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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If another electrical appliance is connected to a AC power socket near the appliance, make sure the power cord does not come into contact with hot cooking zones. • Do not store temperature-sensitive items underneath the appliance, such as cleaners or detergents, spray cans etc. • Using the glass ceramic hob as a storage area may result in scratches or other damage to it. Never heat food in aluminium foil or in plastic containers on the cooking hob.
Appliance description 1. Cooking zone rear left 2. Cooking zone front left 3. Cooking hob control unit 4. Cooking zone front right 5. Cooking zone rear right 6.
Cooking hob control elements (depending on the model) Settings sensor keys: A Hob on/off key B Lock signal light C Lock key D cooking zone selection key E Power level/residual heat displays F Settings slider G Minute minder of power off timer key 406342 6 H I J K L M N Decimal point indicating function activation Additional heating ring signal light Additional heating ring on/off key Timer-operated cooking zone indicator light Timer display Warming zone activation sensor “Warming zone active” signal la
Cooking zones Before using the appliance for the first time Clean the glass-ceramic surface with a damp cloth and some manual dishwashing detergent. Do not use aggressive detergents such as abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface, abrasive dishwashing sponges, or stain removers.
Cookware Tips on using the cookware Use high-quality cookware with a flat and stable bottom. • Transmission of heat is best when the pan bottom and the cooking zone are of the same diameter, and the pan is placed on the middle of the cooking zone. • When using a tempered glass (Pyrex) or porcelain cookware, please follow the cookware manufacturer’s instructions. • When using a pressure cooker, do not leave it unattended until the desired pressure is reached.
Operating the cooking zones • The cooking hob is fitted with electronic sensor keys which are activated, respectively, when the indicated surface of a particular sensor is touched with a finger for at least one second. • Activation of a sensor key is confirmed by a beep. • Do not place any objects on the sensor key surface (this may trigger error reports). • Make sure the sensor key surface is always clean.
Turning off the cooking zones E J I K DH G D L G K F • Select the cooking zone by pressing the relevant sensor key (D). The decimal point (H) next to the display for the selected cooking zone will light up. • Slide to the far left end of the slider (F) or touch that part of the slider to set the power level to 0. E D E D Turning off the cooking hob • The cooking hob may be turned off at any time by pressing the on/off sensor key (A).
“h” will flash. This is to warn you that the cooking zone may still be hot, but not necessarily, depending on how long the power supply was out of order. The appliance has been tested at the factory. This test includes heating up all cooking and warming zones; therefore, “H” symbol may flash on the display for a while after the appliance is first connected to the power mains. Power boost function J I DH G D K L G K F E Activating the power boost function • Select the desired cooking zone (D).
Dish/cooking mode quantity power level cooking duration (min) Soup/reheating 0,5 – 1 lit A7 - 8 4-7 milk/reheating 0,2 – 0,4 lit A1 - 2 4-7 rice/simmering 125 – 250 g approx. 300ml - 600ml water A2 - 3 20 - 25 cooked jacket potatoes 750g – 1,5 kg approx. 600ml – 900ml water A5 - 6 25 - 38 fresh vegetables/ boiling 0,5 – 1 kg approx. 400ml – 600ml water A4 - 5 18 - 25 • The table below lists the examples of some dishes for which rapid heating is appropriate.
Operation time limit For improved safety, your cooking hob is fitted with a device that limits the duration of the cooking hob operation for each cooking zone respectively. The duration of operation is measured from the last change made to the power level settings for a particular cooking zone.
• After the set time has expired, acoustic signal will be activated and the cooking zone will be switched off. »00« will flash on the clock display. Switch of the alarm by touching any key; alternatively, it will switch off automatically after a certain period of time. Cooking time can be set for each cooking zone independently. If several timers have been programmed, the time that is closest to zero will always be displayed.
Deactivating the stay-warm zone • Touch the (M) key for switching the stay-warm zone on/off. Signal light (N) will be switched off or it will flash to indicate that the stay-warm zone is still hot. • If all power levels are set to “00”, the cooking hob will be turned off automatically after 10 seconds. • If any of the keys is activated for more than 10 seconds, the cooking hob will be turned off, an alarm will sound, and the symbol “F” will flash on the display.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 After each use of the glass-ceramic hob, wait for it to cool down and clean it; otherwise, even the smallest food residue will be burnt onto the hot surface next time you use the appliance. For regular cleaning and maintenance of the glass-ceramic surface, use special conditioning agents which form a protective layer on the surface, shielding it from dirt.
Figure 5 Sugar and sugar-laden food may permanently damage the glassceramic surface (Figure 5); therefore, they should be removed from the glass-ceramic surface as soon as possible, although the cooking zone may still be hot (Figure 4). Any change in the color of the glass-ceramic surface does not affect its operation or the stability of the surface.
Installing the foam gasket Before inserting the appliance into the opening in the kitchen worktop, the supplied foam gasket must be attached to the lower side of the glass ceramic (glass) cooking hob (see figure above). Do not install the appliance without the foam gasket! The gasket should be attached to the appliance in the following way: - Remove the protective film from the gasket.
• Cooking hobs can be installed into worktops that are 30 to 50 mm thick. • The kitchen furniture element underneath the hob should not be fitted with a drawer. If the kitchen furniture element as a horizontal partition wall, it should be installed no less than 60 millimeters from the lower surface of the worktop. The space between the partition wall and the hob must be empty; no objects should be placed into that gap.
Connecting the appliance to the power mains Important warnings • • • • • • • • • The appliance may only be connected by an authorized skilled technician. Electric system protection should comply with all relevant regulations. The connection clips can be accessed when the connection clip covers are opened / removed. Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage indicated on the rating plate is consistent with the voltage in your home circuit.
‘’ The appliances are suitable for photovoltaic electrical power under the condition that electrical voltage will be 220VAC 240VAC with semi tonic frequency 50Ηz in order the appliance to operate properly (alternative a generator can be used with the same technical characteristic).’’ • Incorrect connection may destroy parts of the appliance, making the warranty void. • Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage indicated on the rating plate is consistent with the voltage in your home network.
Technical characteristics Rating plate A B C D E F G Serial number Code Model Type Trademark Technical information Compliance indications / symbols WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APPLIANCE. 406342 Instructions for use of the appliance can also be found on our website at www.gorenje.com / < http://www.gorenje.
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