Ceramic Cooktop Instruction Manual / Installation Manual Model ：WECD-A214
Safety Warnings Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your cooktop. Installation Electrical Shock Hazard • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it. • Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory. • Alterations to the domestic wiring system must be only made by a qualified electrician. • Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
be installed according to these instructions for installation. • This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person. • This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply. • Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims. Operation and Maintenance Electrical Shock Hazard • Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop.
than suitable cookware contact the glass until the surface is cool. • Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot • Keep children away. • Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children. • Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch controls). • Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it. • Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured. • Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
as these can scratch the glass. • 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. •This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; -farm houses; -by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; -bed and breakfast type environments.
switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket. •WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces. • Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts •A steam cleaner is not to be used. •The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hob. We recommend that you spend some time to read this Instruction / Installation Manual in order to fully understand how to install correctly and operate it. For installation, please read the installation section. Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this Instruction / Installation Manual for future reference. Product Overview Top View 1. max. 1800 W zone 2. max. 1200 W zone 3. Glass plate 4. Control panel Control Panel 1.
A Word on Ceramic Cooktop •Ceramic hob cooking is based on infrared heating technology, the nickel chrome wires of the hob would radiate heat and give out the infrared to warm up the food. The ceramic cooker hob centers on customers and adopts personalized design. The hob has safe and reliable performances, making your life comfortable and enabling to fully enjoy the pleasure from life. •Ceramic hobs do not pick pot.
Using the Touch Controls • • • • The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure. Use the ball of your finger, not its tip. You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered. Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.
3. Touching the heating zone selection control, and the indicator next to the key will flash 4. Select a heat setting by touching the “-“or “+” control. • If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1. • You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking. • By holding down either of these buttons, the value will adjust up or down. When you have finished cooking 1.
4. Beware of hot surfaces “H” will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be used as an energy saving function if you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot. Locking the Controls • You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on). • When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.
Auto Shutdown Another safety feature of the hob is auto shut down. This occurs whenever you forget to switch off a cooking zone. The default shutdown times are shown in the table below: Power level Default working timer (hour) 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 2 8 2 9 2 Using the Timer You can use the timer in two different ways: • You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to 0 minute. 4. Touch the ‘Timer’, the timer is canceled, and the “00” will show in the minute display. 5. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds. 6. Buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator shows “- - “ when the set time finished. Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off 1.
Touch and hold the “-“or “+” control of the timer will decrease or increase by 10 minutes. If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to 0 minute. 4. Touching the heating zone selection control, and then touch the ‘Timer’, the timer is canceled, “00” will show in the minute display, then and then “--”. 5. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator flash for 5 seconds.
2. When cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switch off automatically and show “H” . NOTE: If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start from step 1 Cooking Guidelines Cooking Tips • When food comes to the boil, reduce the power setting. • Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat. • Minimise the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
For stir-frying 1. Choose a ceramic compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan. 2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches. 3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil. 4. Cook any meat first, put it aside and keep warm. 5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce. 6.
Care and Cleaning What? How? Important! Everyday soiling on glass (fingerprints, marks, stains left by food or non-sugary spillovers on the glass) 1. Switch the power to the cooktop off. 2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot!) 3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. 4. Switch the power to the cooktop back on.
Hints and Tips Problem Possible causes What to do The cooktop cannot Be turned on. No power. The touch controls are unresponsive. The controls are locked. The touch controls are difficult to operate. There may be a slight film of water over the controls or you may be using the tip of your finger when touching the controls. Rough-edged cookware. Make sure the cooktop is connected to the power supply and that it is switched on. Check whether there is a power outage in your home or area.
Installation Selection of installation equipment 1. Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space shall be preserved around the hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate.
A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D E 760 50 mini 30 mini Air intake Air exit 10 mm Before locating the fixing brackets The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob. Fix the hob on the work surface by screw four brackets on the bottom of hob (see picture) after installation.
Cautions 1. The ceramic cooker hob must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. We have professionals at your service. Please never conduct the operation by yourself. 2. The ceramic cooker hob shall not be mounted to cooling equipment, dishwashers and rotary dryers. 3. The ceramic cooker hob shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability. 4. The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface shall withstand heat. 5.
temperature will not exceed 75˚C at any point. Any Check with an electrician whether the domestic wiring system is suitable without alterations. alterations must only be made by a qualified electrician. The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown below. 1. If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an after-sales technician using the proper tools, so as to avoid any accidents.
This appliance is labeled in compliance with European directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this appliance is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent any possible damage to the environment and to human health, which might otherwise be caused if it were disposed of in the wrong way. The symbol on the product indicates that it may not be treated as normal household waste.
