Ariston NIC 641 B User manual

Operating Instructions
Contents
Installation, 2-3
Positioning
Electrical connection
Description of the appliance, 4
Control panel
Start-up and use, 5-8
Switching on the hob
Switching on the cooking zones
Booster function
Switching off the cooking zones
Programming the cooking duration
Timer
Control panel lock
Switching off the hob
Demo mode
Practical ad ice on using the appliance
Safety de ices
Practical cooking ad ice
Precautions and tips, 9
General safety
Disposal
Care and aintenance, 10
Switching the appliance off
Cleaning the appliance
Disassembling the hob
Technical description of the odels, 11
NIC 641 B
HOB
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Installation
 Before operating your new appliance please read
this instruction booklet carefully. It contains
important information concerning the safe operation,
installation and maintenance of the appliance.
 Please keep these operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the
appliance.
Positioning
 Keep all packaging material out of the reach of
children. It may present a choking or suffocation
hazard (see Precautions and tips).
 The appliance must be installed by a qualified
professional in accordance with the instructions
pro ided. Incorrect installation may cause harm to
people and animals or may damage property.
Built-in appliance
Use a suitable cabinet to ensure that the appliance
functions properly.
 The supporting surface must be heat-resistant up
to a temperature of approximately 100°C.
 If the appliance is to be installed abo e an o en,
the o en must be equipped with a forced
entilation cooling system.
 A oid installing the hob abo e a dishwasher: if
this cannot be a oided, place a waterproof
separation de ice between the two appliances.
 Depending on the hob you want to install, the
cabinet must ha e the following dimensions (see
figure):
560 +/- 1
490 +/- 1
53
590
520
Ventilation
To allow adequate ventilation and to avoid overheating
of the surrounding surfaces the hob should be positioned
as follows:
At a minimum distance of 40 mm from the back
panel or any other vertical surfaces.
So that a minimum distance of 0 mm is
maintained between the installation cavity and the
cabinet underneath.
 Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and
taller than the top of the hob must be at least 600
mm from the edge of the hob.
FRONT SIDE
OF HOB
SUPPORTING
SURFACE
30
40
UNDERSIDE
OF HOB
5 mm
min. 20 mm
min. 20 mm
min. 40 mm
COMPARTMENT
5 mm
min. 40 mm
FAN-ASSISTED
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Fixing
The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level
supporting surface.
Any deformities caused by improper fixing could
affect the features and operation of the hob.
The thickness of the supporting surface should be
taken into account when choosing the length of the
screws for the fixing hooks:
30 mm thick: 3 mm screws
40 mm thick: 13 mm screws
Fix the hob as follows:
1. Use short flat-bottomed screws to fix the 4
alignment springs in the holes provided at the
central point of each side of the hob.
. Place the hob in the cavity, make sure it is in a
central position and push down on the whole
perimeter until the hob is stuck to the supporting
surface.
3. For hobs with raised sides: After inserting the hob
into its cavity, insert the 4 fixing hooks (each has its
own pin) into the lower edges of the hob, using the
long pointed screws to fix them in place, until the
glass is stuck to the supporting surface.
 The screws for the alignment springs must remain
accessible.
 In order to adhere to safety standards, the
appliance must not come into contact with electrical
parts once it has been installed.
 All parts which ensure the safe operation of the
appliance must not be remo able without the aid of
a tool.
Electrical connection
 The electrical connection for the hob and for any
built-in o en must be carried out separately, both for
safety purposes and to make extracting the o en
easier.
Single-phase connection
The hob is equipped with a pre-connected electricity
supply cable, which is designed for single-phase
connection. Connect the wires in accordance with
the instructions gi en in the following table and
diagrams:
Voltage and
mains frequency Electrical cable Wire connection
220-240V 1+N ~
50 Hz
: yellow/green;
N: the two blue wires
together
L: brown and black
together
Other types of connection
If the mains supply corresponds with one of the
following:
Voltage and mains frequency
 400V - 2+N ~ 50 Hz
 220-240V 3 ~ 50 Hz
 400V 3 - N ~ 50 Hz
 400V - 2+2N ~ 50 Hz
Separate the wires and connect them in accordance
with the instructions gi en in the following table and
diagrams:
Tensión tipo y
frecuencia de la red Cable eléctrico Conexión de los cables
400V - 2+N ~
50 Hz
220-240V 3 ~
50Hz
400V 3-N~ 50Hz
: amarillo/verde;
N: los 2 cables azules juntos
L1: negro
L2: marrón
400V - 2+2N ~
50 Hz
: amarillo/verde;
N1: azul
N2: azul
L1: negro
L2: marrón
Connecting the electricity supply cable to the
mains
If the appliance is being connected directly to the
electricity mains an omnipolar switch must be
installed with a minimum opening of 3 mm between
contacts.
 The installer must ensure that the correct electrical
connection has been made and that it is fully
compliant with safety regulations.
Before connecting the appliance to the power
supply, make sure that:
 The appliance is earthed and the plug is
compliant with the law.
 The socket can withstand the maximum power of
the appliance, which is indicated on the data
plate located on the appliance itself.
 The oltage falls within the range of alues
indicated on the data plate.
 The socket is compatible with the plug of the
appliance. If the socket is incompatible with the
plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it.
Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
 Once the appliance has been installed, the power
supply cable and the electrical socket must be
easily accessible.
 The cable must not be bent or compressed.
 The cable must be checked regularly and replaced
by authorised technicians only.
 The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.

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Description of the
appliance
Control panel
INCRE SE POWER button switches on the
hotplate and controls the power (see Start-up and
use).
REDUCE POWER button controls the power and
switches off the hotplate (see Start-up and use).
COOKING ZONE SELECTOR button shows a
particular cooking zone has been selected and
therefore arious adjustments are possible.
COOKING ZONE SELECTOR button is used to
select the desired cooking zone.
POWER indicator pro ides a isual display for the
current heat le el.
ON/OFF button switches the appliance on and off.
ON/OFF indicator light shows whether the
appliance is on or off.
PROGRMME TIMER* button controls the
cooking programme times (see Start-up and use).
PROGRMME TIMER* display shows which
programme has been selected (see Start-up and
use).
COOKING ZONE PROGRMMED* indicator lights
show which cooking zones are being used during
a cooking programme (see Start-up and use).
CONTROL P NEL LOCK button pre ents
accidental changes to the hob settings (see Start-
up and use).
CONTROL P NEL LOCK indicator light shows
the control panel has been locked (see Start-up
and use).
BOOSTER button* acti ates the booster function -
3000 W - of the cooking zone (see Start-up and
use).
BOOSTER indicator light* shows that the booster
function has been acti ated.
TIMER* indicator light shows that the timer has
been acti ated
The control panel described in this manual is only a representati e example: it may not exactly match the panel
on your appliance.
BOOSTER*
button
BOOSTER*
indicator light
Booster ON/OFF
indicator light
CONTROLS LOCKED
indicator light
CONTROL PANEL
LOCK button
INCREASE
POWER button
COOKING ZONE PROGRAMMED*
indicator light
PROGRAMME TIMER*
display
PROGRAMME
TIMER* button
COOKING ZONE
SELECTOR buttons
REDUCE POWER
button
COOKING ZONE
SELECTED indicator light
POWER and
RESIDUAL HEAT
indicators
ON/OFF
button
TIMER*
indicator light
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Start-up and use
 The glue applied on the gaskets lea es traces of
grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we
recommend you remo e these with a special non-
abrasi e cleaning product. During the first few hours
of use there may be a smell of rubber which will
disappear ery quickly.
 A few seconds after the hob is connected to the
electricity supply, a buzzer will sound. The hob may
now be switched on.
 If the - or + button is pressed for an extended
period of time, the display scrolls quickly though the
power le els and timer minutes.
Switching on the hob
To switch the hob on, press and hold the button
for approximately one second.
Switching on the cooking zones
Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector
button and a power adjustment de ice
consisting of a double - and + button.
 To begin operating a cooking zone, press the
corresponding control button and set the desired
power le el (between 0 and 9) using the buttons
- and +.
Booster function*
The booster function for some of the cooking zones
may be used to shorten heating-up times. It may be
acti ated by pressing the Booster button. The indicator
light directly abo e the button will illuminate. This
function boosts the power to 2000 W or 3000 W,
depending on the size of the rele ant cooking zone.
The booster stops automatically after 4 minutes. While
the booster for one of the cooking zones is acti e, the
corresponding front or rear cooking zone will operate at
a reduced power le el (e.g. if the booster for the rear
left-hand hotplate has been acti ated, the power le el
of the front left-hand hotplate will be reduced). For
further information, please refer to the Technical
description of the models.
Switching off the cooking zones
To switch off a cooking zone, select it using the
corresponding selector button and:
 Press the - button: the power of the cooking zone
will progressi ely decrease until it is switched off.
Prograing the cooking duration
 All the cooking zones may be programmed
simultaneously, for a duration between 1 and 99
minutes.
1. Select the cooking zone using the corresponding
selector button.
2. Adjust the temperature.
3. Press the programming button.
4. Set the cooking duration using the - and +
buttons.
5. Confirm by pressing the button.
The timer begins counting down immediately. A
buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute and the
cooking zone switches off when the set programme
has finished.
Repeat the abo e procedure for each hotplate you
wish to programme.
Using multiple programmes and the display
If one or more hotplates are programmed, the
display will show the data for the hotplate with the
least time remaining, and the light corresponding to
the position of the hotplate will flash. The lights
corresponding to the other hotplates programmed
will be switched on.
To display the time remaining for the other
programmed hotplates, press the button
repeatedly. The times remaining for each hotplate
will be shown in a clockwise order, beginning with
the front left hotplate.
Changing the programme
1. Press the button repeatedly until the duration
you wish to change is shown.
2. Use the buttons to set the new duration.
3. Confirm by pressing the button.
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To cancel a programme, follow the abo e
instructions. At step 2, press the - button: the
duration decreases progressi ely until it reaches 0
and switches off. The programme resets and the
display exits programming mode.
Tier
The hob must be switched on.
The timer can be used to set a duration up to 99
minutes.
1. Press the programming button until the timer
indicator light is illuminated.
2. Set the desired duration using the - and +
buttons.
3. Confirm by pressing the button.
The timer begins counting down immediately. When
the time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound (for one
minute).
Control panel lock
When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock
the o en controls in order to a oid accidental
changes being made to the settings (by children,
during cleaning, etc.). Press the button to lock
the control panel: the indicator light abo e the button
will switch on.
To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking),
you must switch off this function. Press the
button for a few moments, the indicator light will
switch off and the lock function will be remo ed.
Switching off the hob
Press the button to switch the appliance off.
If the control panel lock has been acti ated, the
controls will continue to be locked e en after the hob
is switched on again. In order to switch the hob on
again, you must first remo e the lock function.
Deo ode
It is possible to set the hob to a demonstration
mode where all the controls work normally but the
heating elements do not switch on. To acti ate the
demo mode the hob must be switched on, with all
the hotplates switched off.
 Press and hold the + and - buttons
simultaneously for 6 seconds. When the 6
seconds ha e elapsed, the ON/OFF and
CONTROLS LOCKED indicator lights will flash for
one second. Release the + and - buttons and
press the button;
 The display will show the text DE and MO and the
hob will be switched off.
 When the hob is switched on again it will be set to
the demo mode.
To exit this mode, follow the procedure described
abo e. The display will show the text DE and OF
and the hob will be switched off. When it is next
switched on, the hob will function normally.
Practical advice on using the appliance
 Use cookware made from materials which are
compatible with the induction principle
(ferromagnetic material). We especially recommend
pans made from: cast iron, coated steel or special
stainless steel adapted for induction. Use a magnet
to test the compatibility of the cookware.
In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob:
 Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully
utilise the cooking zone.
 Always use pans with a diameter which is large
enough to co er the hotplate fully, in order to use all
the a ailable heat.
 Make sure that the base of the cookware is
always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and
extend the life of both the cooking zones and the
cookware.
*
SUITABLE UNSUITABLE
Cast iron
Enamelled steel
Special stainless steel
Copper,
Aluminium, Glass, Earthenware,
Ceramic, non magnetic Stainless steel

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 A oid using the same cookware which has been
used on gas burners: the heat concentration on
gas burners may distort the base of the pan,
causing it not to adhere correctly.
Safety devices
Pan sensor
Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor
de ice. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan
with suitable measurements for the cooking zone is
placed on it. If the indicator light is flashing, it may
indicate:
 An incompatible pan
 A pan whose diameter is too small
 The pan has been remo ed from the hotplate.
Residual heat indicators
Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat
indicator. This indicator signals which cooking zones
are still at a high temperature. If the power display
shows , the cooking zone is still hot. It is
possible, for example, to keep a dish warm or melt
butter or chocolate. As the cooking zone cools, the
power display will show . The display switches off
when the cooking zone has cooled sufficiently.
Overheating protection
If the electronic elements o erheat, the hob switches
off automatically and F appears on the display,
followed by a flashing number. When the
temperature has reached a suitable le el, this
message disappears and the hob may be used
again.
Safety switch
The appliance has a safety switch which
automatically switches the cooking zones off after
they ha e been in operation for a certain amount of
time at a particular power le el. When the safety
switch has been triggered, the display shows 0.
For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and
will switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation,
while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch
off after 8 hours.
Power level Maximum operating
time in hours
19
28
37
46
55
64
73
82
91
Buzzer
This can also indicate se eral irregularities:
 An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed
on the control panel for more than 10 seconds.
 Something has been spilt on the control panel.
 A button has been pressed for too long. All of the
abo e situations may cause the buzzer to sound.
Remo e the cause of the malfunction to stop the
buzzer. If the cause of the problem is not
remo ed, the buzzer will keep sounding and the
hob will switch off.

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Practical cooking advice
ª
Pressure cooking
Pressure cooker Frying
Very high-flame
cooking
Grilling Boiling

High-flame
cooking
¶
Crêpes Cooking on a high flame and browning
(roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets,
fried eggs)
¶
§
Fast thickening (liquid juices)
Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables)
Milk
§
S
Slow thickening (dense juices)
S
Medium-flame cooking
¢
Bain-marie cooking Pressure cooking after whistle
¢
£
Low-flame
cooking

Low-flame cooking
(stews)
-{}-
Reheating dishes

Very low-
flame
cooking
¡
Chocolate sauce Keeping food hot

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Precautions and tips
 This appliance has been designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The
following warnings are pro ided for safety reasons and
must be read carefully.
This appliance conforms to the following European
Economic Community directi es:
- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent amendments;
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments.
General safety
 Make sure that the air inlet behind the fan grille is ne er
obstructed. The built-in hob should, in fact, be pro ided
with suitable entilation for the cooling of the electronic
components used in the appliance.
 We ad ise against the installation of an induction hob
abo e an under-the-counter refrigerator (heat) or abo e a
washing machine ( ibrations). In fact, there would be
insufficient space for the entilation of electronic
components.
 The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.
 The appliance must not be installed outdoors, e en in
co ered areas. It is extremely dangerous to lea e the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
 Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet
or damp hands and feet.
 The appliance must be used by adults only for the
preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions
pro ided in this booklet. Do not use the hob as a
worktop or chopping board.
 The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical
shocks, but it may crack (or e en break) if hit with a
sharp object such as a tool. If this happens,
disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains
immediately and contact a Ser ice Centre.
 Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical
appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts
of the hob.
 Remember that the cooking zones remain relati ely hot
for at least thirty minutes after they ha e been switched
off. An indicator light pro ides a warning when residual
heat is present (see Start-up and use).
 Keep any object which could melt away from the hob,
for example plastic and aluminium objects, or products
with a high sugar content. Be especially careful when
using plastic film and aluminium foil or packaging: if
placed on surfaces which are still hot, they may cause
serious damage to the hob.
 Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards
the centre of the hob in order to a oid accidental
burns.
 When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug
from the mains socket; do not pull on the cable.
 Ne er perform any cleaning or maintenance work
without ha ing disconnected the appliance from the
electricity mains.
 The appliance should not be operated by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities, by inexperienced indi iduals or by
anyone who is not familiar with the product. These
indi iduals should, at the ery least, be super ised by
someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or
recei e preliminary instructions relating to the operation
of the appliance.
For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or
other active implants:
The hob complies with all current standards on
electromagnetic interference.
Your induction hob is therefore perfectly in keeping with
legal requirements (89/336/CEE directi es). It is
designed not to create interference on any other
electrical apparatus being used on condition that the
apparatus in question also complies with this
legislation.
Your induction hob generates short-range magnetic
fields.
To a oid any interference between your induction hob
and a pacemaker, the latter must be designed to
comply with rele ant regulations.
In this respect, we can only guarantee our own product
conformity. Please consult the pacemaker manufacturer
or your doctor concerning its conformity or any possible
incompatibility.
 Do not let children play with the appliance.
Disposal
 When disposing of packaging material: obser e local
legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
 The European Directi e 2002/96/EC relating to Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that
household appliances should not be disposed of using
the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted
appliances should be collected separately in order to
optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the materials
inside the machine, while pre enting potential damage
to the atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-
out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the
owner of their obligations regarding separated waste
collection.
For further information relating to the correct disposal of
exhausted household appliances, owners may contact
the public ser ice pro ided or their local dealer.

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Care and maintenance
Switching the appliance off
Disconnect your appliance from the electricity
supply before carrying out any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
 Do not use abrasi e or corrosi e detergents (for
example, products in spray cans for cleaning
barbecues and o ens), stain remo ers, anti-rust
products, powder detergents or sponges with
abrasi e surfaces: these may scratch the surface
beyond repair.
Ne er use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on
the appliance.
 It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob
using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent
kitchen towel.
 If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special
glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well
and dry thoroughly.
 To remo e more stubborn dirt, use a suitable
scraper. Remo e spills as soon as possible,
without waiting for the appliance to cool, to a oid
residues forming crusty deposits. You can
achie e excellent results by using a rust-proof
steel wire sponge - specifically designed for
glass ceramic surfaces - soaked in soapy water.
 If any plastic or sugary substances are
accidentally melted on the hob, remo e them
immediately with the scraper, while the surface is
still hot.
 Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a
special protecti e maintenance product: the
in isible film left by this product protects the
surface from drips during cooking. This
maintenance task should be carried out while the
appliance is warm (not hot) or cold.
 Always remember to rinse the appliance well with
clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can
become encrusted during subsequent cooking
processes.
Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer
frame)
Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which
has been left on the surface for a long time, or by
cleaning products containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, it is ad isable to rinse the surface
well and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the
surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly.
Some hobs ha e an aluminium frame which is
similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or
degreasing products which are not suitable for use
with aluminium.
Disassebling the hob
If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:
1. Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on
each side.
2. Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in
each corner.
3. Take the hob out of its installation ca ity.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If
the appliance breaks down, contact a Ser ice
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Technical description of
the models
The induction system is the quickest existing way of cooking. Unlike traditional hotplates where the cooking
zone heats up, with the induction system heat is generated directly inside pans which ha e ferromagnetic
bases.
Hobs NIC 641 B
Cooking zone Power (W)
Back Left I 1400
Back Right I 2200  B 3000*
Front Left I 2200
Front Right I 1400  600 se Post. Dx*
Total power 7200
Key:
I = single induction cooking zone
B = booster: the power le el of the cooking zone may be boosted to 3000 W
* = the maximum power le el is limited while the booster is acti ated for the rele ant rear cooking zone (see
Start-up and use).