Airxcel PT1356 Technical manual

Dear User,
we are sincerely grateful to you for purchasing one of our products.
We are sure that the appliance modern, functional and easy to use, built with the finest materials
and components will satisfy all your needs.
We would ask that you read the instructions within this booklet very carefully so as to enable you
to obtain quality results from the outsets.
The appliance must be installed only by a qualified electrician in compliance with the
instructions provided. The manufacturer declines all responsability for improper installation.
USE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL
BUILT-IN HOT PLATES
The manufacturer is not responsible for any transcription errors or misprints contained in this handbook and,
furthermore, reserves the right to make any modification on the products, which might be deemed
necessary or usefull, this being in the user’s interest, without altering their basic operating or safety
features. This cook top was designed to be used exclusively as a cooking appliance: any other use
(such as heating rooms) is to be considered improper and dangerous.
COD. 04083DN - 16.07.2019
MODELS: PT1356 - PT1358

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WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with
water, but 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 of the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
WARNING: do not use a steam cleaning unit of: stoves, hobs
and ovens.
WARNING: the hob is not designed to work with an external timer,
or with a remote control system.
WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of
the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the
appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards
incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards
can cause accidents.
WARNING:The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
TYPE: PCZ VTC 30 TYPE: PCZ VTC 6077
The appliance has 2/4 heating elements of different sizes and power levels. The heating elements are of
the Hi-light type, which come on after a few seconds, and the heat is adjusted using the controls on the
front panel, from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 9.
1 Radiant electric heating element Hi-light Ø 18,0 cm of 1800 W
2 Radiant electric heating element Hi-light Ø 14,0 cm of 1200 W
7 Touch control
In case of hotplate glass breakage:
● shut immediately off all burners and any electrical
heating element and isolate the appliance from
the power supply;
● do not touch the appliance surface;
● do not use the appliance.
MODEL: PT1356 MODEL: PT1358
CAUTION!

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DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
MODEL: PT1356
MODEL: PT1358
1 - ON/OFF button cooking zone
2 - Capacity level display (0 - 9)
4 - Safety lock button
5 - Button + increase power level
6 - Button – decrease power level
1 - ON/OFF button
2 - Capacity level display (0 - 9)
4 - Safety lock button
5 - Button + increase power level
6 - Button – decrease power level

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DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
The hob instructions must state that the appliance is not destined for use with
an external timer or a separate remote control system.
►the appliance is built to perform the following function: cooking and heating food. Every
other use must be considered improper.
►Never use this appliance to heat the environment.
►Do not attempt to change the technical characteristics of the product because it can be
dangerous.
►
If you should not to use this appliance any more (or replace an old model), before disposing
of it, make it inoperative in conformity with current law on the protection of health and the
prevention of environmental pollution by making its dangerous parts harmless, especially
for children who might play on an abandoned appliance.
► Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet.
►Do not use the appliance barefoot.
►The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting from improper, incorrect or
unreasonable use.
►During, and immediately after operation, some parts of the cook top are very hot: avoid
touching them.
►If the ceramic glass hob is not cleaned immediately, there is a risk of residues becoming so
encrusted that they will be impossible to remove after the hob has cooled.
►
Before cooking for the first time, it is necessary to clean the hob as follows: switch on the
front heating elements to the maximum for at least 30 minutes, heating pans full of water.
After 30 minutes, switch off the front heating elements and switch on the rear heating
elements plus the central heating element, where applicable, to the maximum. This is
necessary to eliminate that “new smell” and to allow any humidity which may have formed
during the production process to evaporate. This is necessary for the correct operation of
the electronic circuits and the control panel. If the controls do not work properly when the
30 minutes are up, there is still some humidity inside: leave the heating elements on until
all the humidity has completely evaporated, then switch off the hob.
WARNING FOR USE:
IMPORTANT!

ARRANGEMENT OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS
CENTRAL REAR
CENTRAL FRONT
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DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
SWITCH ON/OFF A HEATER ZONE
To switc ON a eater Touc any eater´s zone during 400 msec. Long beep will be eard and "0" value
will appear in target zone digit, indicating power level.
●If any cooking stage is in position 0, this display will switch OFF automatically after 10 seconds and
the zone OFF sequence will sound.
●If there is residual heat indication in the display which is ON but in 0power, “0” will appear changing
over.
●If lock function is active you cannot switch ON a zone.
To switc OFF a eater Touc any eater´s zone during 1, 2 sec. 3 s ort beeps will be eard and not ing
or "H" value will appear in target zone digit if residual eat exists. Zone will be OFF.
●If any cooking stage is in position 0, this display will switch OFF automatically after 10 seconds and the
zone OFF sequence will sound.
●If there is residual heat indication in the display which is OFF, "H" will be displayed.
●Even lock function is active you can switch OFF a zone.
●If only one heater is active and this one is switched off, 4 short beep will be heard indicating all cook top
is OFF.
1) INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
Connection to the mains
When cook-top will be connected to power supply, a long beep will be hear. All leds and displays in the
Touch Control will be turned ON during 4 seconds. After an auto adjust period, cook-top will show
software version during 10 seconds or while no touch any key.
Note:
In order to avoid any undesired disturbance on the touch control,
place correct pots inside the marked place of the glass ceramic
surface (see fig. 1 to pag. 15).
MODEL: PT1356

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DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
INCREASE/DECREASE POWER LEVEL
Wit a s ort press on ‘+’ or ‘–‘ keys, increase or decrease power in t e selected zones digit: 0 - 1 - 2 -
3... 9 - P.
●Direct Access to Pfrom 0level pressing –key.
●For long presses in +or –keys, power level increases/decreases continuously. With a fast increase,
power stops at level 9, and for a higher power another short press is needed on the +key. No beep
sound is heard with fast increase/decrease.
●Once arrived to Ppower level, pressing +key again does not change power level to 0.
●With a zone ON at 0power level, if the zone is hot, 0will blink alternatively. After 10 seconds, 0 will
disappear an ‘H’ letter will appear fixed on display.
●When a heater is selected and ‘+’ and ‘–‘ keys are touched at the same time, power level will go to ‘0’
but heater will maintain selected during 10 seconds.
CHILD LOCK OPTION
When there isn’t a specific key to develop this function, press combination of FL and RL zones selection
keys for 2 sec. Short beep will be heard and displays will show "L" letter during 2 sec.
Then, any time when a key will be touched, displays will show "L" during 2 sec. heating remains at the
same state.
To deactivate Child Lock, follow the same process explained before. Then short beep will be heard and
displays will show "n" letter. Hob will remain unlocked.
Note: An automatic child lock will produce in 15 minutes after total switc OFF of t e ob. T is function
will appens automatically but previously is necessary to programme it. See User settings point.
Automatic Child Lock
Press key sequence: +and –combined and 1 long beep and 1 short beep will be heard. Before 2 sec
passed, touch +key.
When symbol appears, it means that automatic child lock is active. Touching –key, automatic
child lock deactivate. Settings validation will produce after a 5 sec. timeout .
When any of these two option is selected, display will show the option active in this moment.
OVERFLOW
Something (an object or a liquid) is pressing any key during more than 5s. 2 short beep + 1 long beep
every 30s while the key is pressed. Cook-top will turn OFF.
This symbol will maintain blinking while the matter persist.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE HOT PLATES
If the power level is not changed during a preset time,
the corresponding heater turns off automatically.
The maximum time a heater can stay on, depends on
the selected cooking level.
Power
level
Max. time on
(hours)
110
25
35
44
53
62
72
82
91
P1
Ntc OPERATION
ELC touch control has a component which read every time the temperature into touch control cavity. At
this wave, ELC is always protected against over temperature matters.
This temperature target, is recorded in E2prom. When temperature reaches this value, all heaters power
level go down automatically their real power level in 2 points.
For example:
►Step 1. - Heater 1 and 2 are working to power level 9, heater 3 to power level 8 and heater
4 to power level 7.
► Step 2. - In their respective displays we would follow seeing these power levels number.
► Step 3. - But really, the heaters would have a Ton cycle totally different. Heater 1 and 2
would be working with a real Ton cycle of power level 7, heater 3 with real Ton cycle of power level 6 and
heater 4 with real power level 5.
If temperature reaches E2prom recorded temp + 5 ºC, other 2 point is rest to these last values but real
power levels continue showing in displays.
If then temperature reaches E2prom recorded temp + 10 ºC, all cook-top will switched off and ‘Fc’
message will appear on displays.
SILENCE MODE
Press key sequence: +and –combined and 1 long beep and 1 short beep will be heard.
Before 2 seconds passed, touch – key.
When symbol appears, it means that sound is OFF. Only errors, alarms an heater ON and OFF will be
heard.
Touching +key, sounds will be ON and symbol will appear.
Settings validation will produce after a 5 seconds timeout.
A cook-top never will work with Ton cycle fewer than 4 power level.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY OFF
NOTE!

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Event
(Visualization priority order) Description Action End Heater
display
All heater
display
FalloONOFFLevel Security Key Error App Off (*) ------------- FA
FalloSw Security Sw Error App Off (*) ------------- F0
FalloKeySensError Security Key Error App Off (*) ------------- Fb
FalloNtcShort Touch NTc Error App Off (*) ------------- FE
FalloNtcOpen Touch NTc Error App Off (*) ------------- Ft
FalloOverTemp Touch NTc Error App Off (***) ------------- Fc
FalloEepromChecksum Eeprom Checksum
Error App Off (*) ------------- FH
FalloPWMfreq Security Key Control
Error App Off (*) ------------- FC
FalloPWMLevel Security Key Control
Error App Off (*) ------------- Fd
FalloADCMux Keyboard Error App Off (*) ------------- F
FalloExtMux Keyboard Error App Off (*) ------------- FU
FalloRelayOutputTest Relays drivers App Off (*) ------------- Fr
The corresponding heater display alternates between two characters depending on the Error.
(*) All heaters switched Off and locked
(***) See Ntc operation
DISPLAY OF ERRORS
ERRORS/ALARMS

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Every time that any symbol is pressed, it is confirmed by a check beep. The functions of hobs that use
this type of technology are activated by gently pressing the serigraph symbols on the surface of the hob.
The first time the hob is connected to the electricity supply, an operating check will be run automatically
and all the warning lights will come on for several seconds.
2) ARRANGEMENT OF THE HEATING ELEMENTS
LEFT ANTERIOR LEFT REAR
RIGHT REAR RIGHT ANTERIOR
When idle, the hob will be completely switched off.
After switching on the hob by pressing the button, use the button to activate the heating
element required (the indicator flashes) then use the and buttons to adjust the cooking level
and confirm it using the button (pressed initially).
The cooking levels range from 1 (minimum to 9 (maximum). The cooking level must be regulated within 3
seconds of activating the cooking area, otherwise it will be automatically deactivated.
USE
MODEL: PT1358

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HEAT-UP FUNCTIONS
This function takes the cooking level to maximum power for a defined time.
Activate the heat-up function
After removing the control panel lock (pressing the symbol for 2 seconds), switch on the hob by
pressing the button for a few seconds.
Use the button to activate the heating element required (the indicator flashes) then use the
and buttons to adjust the cooking level to 9 (maximum) and press again the button. When the
sensor is pressed, the display show the power level blinking and decimal point of the display fixed on
display for 10 seconds (Fig. A and B), during which time the desired power level must be selected
(between 1 and 8). Confirm it using the button (pressed initially). After this time, a beep sounds and
dot point is fixed on the display with the power of the selected heater with the same intensity. This
indicates that the heat-up function is ON.
Deactivate the heat-up function
When the heat-up function ends, a beep sounds, the dot point disappears and the heater remains at the
selected power level.
To activate the heating element press the button, after press the button when the heat-up function
is activated, the function is cancelled.
Power level 12345678
Time (sec.) 1’12’’ 2’44’’ 4’48’’ 5’28’’ 6’30’’ 1’12’’ 2’44’’ 2’44’’
FIG. A FIG. B
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FUNCTIONS COMMON TO ALL MODELS
Lock function ( ): this function prevents the hob from being switched on accidentally (childproof
safety device). To activate it, the sensor must be pressed for about three seconds (the warning light
comes on). It is not possible to operate the heated areas when is active. While the heaters are still
working, it is possible to switch off the heating areas in . This function is deactivated by pressing the
sensor for two seconds, for all configurations.
RESIDUAL HEAT
Every plate has a device to indicate the presence of residual heat. After any plate has been switched off,
a flashing light may be shown on the display. This signal indicates that the particular cooking area is
still very hot. It is possible to start cooking food when the light is flashing, reactivating the heating
element required.
SWITCHING OFF THE HEATING ELEMENTS
When the plates are switched off, the operating power display indicates 0.
The plate will be automatically deactivated 5 seconds after the display indicates 0. If the plates are hot,
the residual heat indicator will appear after they are switched off .
SWITCHING OFF THE HOB
The hob is switched off by keeping the symbol pressed for one second, even with the plates in
operation. All the plates will be deactivated and the hob will be switched off completely. If the plates are
hot, the residual heat indicator will appear a few seconds after the hob is switched off.
If the heater is working in Low-temp Function, the levelassumed is 3.
USE
If the power level is not changed during a preset time,
the corresponding heater turns off automatically.
The maximum time a heater can stay on, depends on
the selected cooking level.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY OFF
Power
level
Max. time on
(hours)
110
25
35
44
53
62
72
82
91

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If you encounter a problem, it frecuently will merilly be something minor. So, before you call customer
service, consider the following suggestions and instructions:
The cooktop is not working 
Check the condition of the fuses/circuit breakers
at your location. Check to see if
you are experiencing a power failure.
The cooktop has turned itself off 
The main switch (ON/OFF key) was accidentally
touched or there is any object above any key.
Turn the unit on again without any object about
the keyboard. Enter your settings again.
REPAIRS 
Repairs may only be performer by trained
customer service technicians.
WARNING:
If your unit is repaired in an
unprofessional manner, you may
be exposed to substancial risks.
Display Fand numbers 
If Fand numbers appears in the display, your
unit has detected a fault. The following table list
actions you can take to correct the problem.
Heater
display Fault Action
F0 Touch control
software error.
If error has occurred after initial calibration
disconnected and connect again the cooktop to
the power supply. If error persist, call after-sales
service. If error appears suddenly in a normal
operation, call after-sales service.
Fc
Touch control zone is too
hot and has turned off all
the heaters.
Wait until temperature goes down. Cook-top will
automatically recovered when temperature rea-
ches a normal value.
Ft Touch control temperature
sensor can be damaged.
Wait until temperature goes down. If message
persist when temperature reaches an environ-
ment value, call after-sales service.
TROUBLESHOTTING
TROUBLESHOTTING

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TROUBLESHOTTING
Heater
display Fault Action
FE Touch control temperature
sensor can be damaged.
Wait until temperature goes down. If messa-
ge persist when temperature reaches an envi-
ronment value, call after-sales service.
Fb Excessive sensitivity
on any key.
See if cook-top is mounted correctly. Be sure
that keys touch correctly the glass surface.
FU / F Security keyboard
error
This error is a keyboard auto-check. It disap-
pears when auto-check return to secure value.
If error persist, call after-sale service.
FA Security software
error
This error is a software auto-check. It disappears
when auto-check return to secure value.
If error persist, call after-sale service.
FC / Fd Security software
error
This error is a software auto-check. It disappears
when auto-check return to secure value.
If error persist, call after-sale service.
Fr Relays security
error
Any relay driver can have any problemn.
Remove cook-top from the power supply, wait a
minute and switch on again. If error persist, call
after-sale service.

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USE
Power and dimensions
of the cooking zones
Position for regulation
of Touch Controls
Possible
cookings
Zona
no.
Diameter
in cm
Heating
element
Power
W1To melt butter, chocolate
and else.
1 18,0 Hi-light 1800 1 - 3
To heat small quantities of
liquid and to keep dishes
warm.
2 14,0 Hi-light 1200 4 - 8
To heat larger amonts of
liquid; to prepare creams
and sauces reuiring
lenththy cooking times.
5 - 9
To cook foods that have to
be boiled, for delicate
roastmeats and fish.
9 - P To boil large amounts of
liquid, to fry.
3) GUIDE TO COOKING
The table below indicates the power values that can be set and the type of food to prepare is shown next
to each one. The values can change according to the amount of food and consumer preference.
for a correct use, please look at fig. 1 and
remind:
- switch on the electricity only after having
placed the pot on the cooking zone.
- Use pots and pans with flat solid bottoms.
- Use pots with the same diameter of the
cooking zones.
- Dry the bottom of the pot before put in on the
cooking zones.
- Do not scrape the pot against the glass so to
not damage it.
- During the use of the cooking zones, please,
keep the children away from the hot plates.
Make sure that the handles of the pots are
placed in the right way towards the interior.
Be aware that overheated fats and oils may
become inflamed.
- Cooking zones after using remain warm;
don’t leave objects, don’t lean your hands so
to avoid burns, till the indicator light is off.
- If the glass cracks, please, disconnect the
appliance.
- Don’t use plastic pots or alluminium sheets.
- Don’t use hob as a supplementary surface.
- Containers wider than the unit are not
recommended.
WARNINGS!
FIG. 1

In order to cook with the heating element
efficiently using the least amount of energy,
use: thick, flat-bottomed pots of a width
suited to that of the heating element (see
picture). Cook with the lid on to also save
energy. Turn down the heating element
when it reaches boiling point.
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CLEANING
Before any cleaning operation, disconnect the
appliance from the electric circuit.
4) ELECTRIC HOB
If you want to preserve the surface clean and
bright, we recommend you to use a silicone
conditioner. The use of this conditioners, prior to
jam-making, helps to protect the surface of the
hob.
It is very important to clean the surface soon after
every use, when the glass is still tepid.
Do not use metallic sponges, powder abrasives or
corrosive sprays.
Depending on the dirty level we recommend:
- slights stains: it is enought the use of a moist
clean rag.
- Marks of liquid, overflowed from the pot, can be
removed using vinegar or lemon.
-Pay attention to not let fall sugar or element
with sugar. In this case turn the switch off
and clean the surface with hot water and a
sponge.
- After a period of time may appear metal reflex
and scratches (fig. 2) due to the wrong cleaning
and the wrong use of the pots. The scratches are
difficultly removable, but they do not compromise
the good working of the hob.
- Don’t use steam jets for the equipment cleaning.
FIG. 2
WARNINGS!

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INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE INSTALLER
Installation, transformations and maintenances
below listed, may only be carried out by a
competent technician.
The appliance must be installed following the
manufacturer's instructions.
A wrong installation may provoke damages to
persons, animals or things, for which the
builder can not be responsible.
During the life of the system, the automatic
safety or regulating devices on the appliance
may only be modified by the manufacturer or
by his duly authorized dealer.
5) INSERTING
After having cleared out all the packing
components, make sure of the integrity of the
appliance.
Please keep children away from all packing
elements (carton, polystyrene, nails...).
Make a cutout in the worktop, according to the
dimensions indicated in fig. 3; make sure that will
be respected the critical dimensions of the space in
which the appliance has to be installed (fig. 3 - 4).
COMPLY WITH THE DIMENSIONS (mm)
A B C D E
2 EL. (30) 282 482 59 59 100 min.
4 EL. (60) 560 490 55 55 60 min.
FIG. 3 FIG. 4

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FIG. 5 FIG. 6
INSTALLATION
6) FIXING
A special sealing strip underneath the hob for
damage. Make sure it is correctly positioned with no
gaps; it avoids any water infiltration. To fix in the right
way the strip, please, respect the following
instructions:
- overturn the hob, correctly place the putty "E"
(fig. 5) under the hob edge, so that the external
side fits together with the external perimentrical
edge of the hob. The ends of the strip must fit
together without overlapping.
- Stick the putty to the hotplate uniformly, pressing it
with fingers.
- Position the hob in the hole in the unit and fasten
it in place using the appropriate screws “F” of the
fastening hooks “G” (see fig. 6).
Be aware that the glue that join the laminated
plastic to the furniture, has to resist to
temperature not below 150 °C, to avoid the
unstuck of the panelling.
The installer should bear in mind that the mixed
appliance is the Y type. The rear wall, adjacent
and surrounding surfaces must therefore be able
to withstand an temperature of 90 °C
WARNINGS!

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INSTALLATION
FIG. 7
MODEL: PT1356
POSITION HOOKS ON THE BOTTOM
FIG. 8

INSTALLATION
FIG. 10
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MODEL: PT1358
POSITION HOOKS ON THE BOTTOM
FIG. 9