Brandt CH800CE Operating and maintenance manual

Instructions for installing
and using
your vitroceramic hob
CH800CE
hob
reference HNH 25 B1E

PART 2 FOR THE USER
HOW TO USE THE ZONES P. 7
SAFETY P. 8
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS P. 8
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR COOKING HOB P. 9
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE P. 10
COOKING TIPS AND GUIDE P. 11-12
VOTRE TABLE DE CUISSON EST LIVRÉE
PREREGLEE POUR LE GAZ DE RESEAU ( GAZ NATUREL)
PART 1 FOR THE INSTALLER
WHAT YOUR HOB LOOKS LIKE P. 3
HOW A VITRO-CERAMIC HOB WORKS P. 3
GENERAL INFORMATIONS P.4
FITTING INTO A UNIT P. 4
CHOOSING YOUR INSTALLATION P. 5
CHARACTERISTICS P. 6
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COOKING HOB P. 6
These hobs have been designed for private use in the home.
Please read these instructions before installing and using your hob.
With a view to the constant improvement of our products, we reserve the right to make any changes in their
technical, functional or aesthetic characteristics as a result of technical evolution.
These hobs are designed exclusively for the cooking of drinks and foodstuffs.
These products do not contain any asbestos-based component parts.
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Look out for
tips warnings things to read contacts
You have just bought a new cooking hob; thank you for choosing Brandt.
All our hobs have been designed for years of use in your kitchen and to give you full satisfaction. Our
priorities are ease of use, aesthetic appearance and reliability.
Nowadays, more than ever, whatever your demands and your tastes, you will find that Brandt
provides you with household appliances which will make your life easier and more beautiful every day
for years to come.
Your interest in our products is our strongest motivation. For you, Brandt must remain a synonym for
quality, economy and performance. That is why we want to stay close to you and encourage
dialogue.
Listening to you, informing you, advising you - that's what our consumer service is all about.
Thank you for putting your trust in us.
Our reward will be your satisfaction, which will fully justify our slogan:
"Brandt innovations you need".
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Brandt

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Indicator (1 to 9) of power required for
each heating zone.
Lock indicator
Lock key
general stop key
Adjustment of power (+or -) for each
heating zone.
On/off control for each heating zone.
Symbol indicating the heating zone on
the hob.
start key for the additional zone
Residual heat indicator
1400 W
1200 W
750/2200 W
The FAST RADIANT rings are comprised of a ribbon heating element fitted with a temperature limiter.
These rings transmit heat by conduction to the vitro-ceramic glass, to the pan, and then to the food.
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1400/2200 W
Timer setting button

Please keep to the following points most carefully :
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• The hob should not be fitted above a washing
machine, a fridge or a freezer.
•
Wall surfaces above the work surface and in
the immediate vicinity of the cooking hob must be
heat resistant.
•
Laminated surfaces and the adhesive used
for fixing them must be heat resistant in order to
avoid any damage.
• Protection of cut-outs:
The chipboard used for work surfaces swells
relatively quickly when in contact with dampness.
Apply a varnish or a special glue to the edges of the
cut-out to protect them from dampness or
condensation which may occur underneath the work
surface underneath the table.
Protection against overheating - type Y -
to CEI 335-2-6.
• Cut a hole in the work surface to the required
size. The measurement of at least 40 mm should be
measured from the wall and the sides (rear and/or
sides).
• The cooking hob should be fitted into the top
surface of a unit at least 3 cm thick, in heat-resistant
material or surfaced with heat-resistant material.
• To fix the hob, use the fasteners which you will find
in the wallet .
• Stick the seal under the hob to ensure a watertight
seal between the hob and the work surface (see
fig. below).
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FITTING SHOULD NORMALLY ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED FITTER OR TECHNICIAN.
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4 cm mini
56 / 75 cm
49 cm
4 cm mini
4 cm mini
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So that cooking utensils can be used easily, there should be no unit or vertical surface within 30 cm of the
cooking hob.

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Over an empty unit or drawer
The hob may be fitted directly into the work surface over an oven in the upper position (minimum
distance 10 mm).
Vitro-electronic hobs are fitted with thermal security devices for protection in the event of
overheating; these put the hob on "hold" while it cools down.
Over an oven
vide
sanitaire
AVANT MEUBLE
10 mm
FRONT OF UNIT
Gap
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When your hob is first connected, or after a lengthy power failure, coded lights appear on the control panel. These disap-
pear automatically after about 30 seconds, or as soon as any of the controls are touched. This display is perfectly nor-
mal; if necessary, it provides information for your After-Sales Service.
Operating voltage..........................................................................
Total electrical power absorbed..................................................
Dimensions for cut-out in unit......................................................width
depth
Max. space taken up under the work surface......................................
Overall dimensions under the work surface.................................width
depth
Overall dimensions above the work surface...............................width
depth
height
Weight .................................................................................................
Constructor ......................................................................................
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230 V~~50 Hz
7000 W
750mm
490 mm
41 mm
743 mm
488 mm
770 mm
510 mm
4mm
14 Kg
N°419
These hobs must be connected to the electricity supply by means of:
- A 05 WF-type power cable with 3, 2.5 sq.mm. conductors, or 5 1.5 sq.mm. conductors (including 1 earth
wire - green/yellow);
- A plug which complies with publication CEI 83 or an omnipolar cutout device with a contacts gap of at least 3 mm.
Neutral
Earth
Live
HNH25B
1
2
3
4
L
N
2
30V
Neutral
Earth
Live
L2
1
2
3
4
L1
N
400V 2N
Neutral
Live
1
2
3
4
230V2-2N
L2
L1
N2
N1
Earth
Live
L2
1
2
3
4
230V3
L1
L3
Earth

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Look for the controls which correspond to the
zone where you have put your pan.
•Press the key.
The power indicator shows 0, the hob is switched
on.
•Adjust the heating power you want
- For a fast adjustment, keep your finger on
the -or + control.
After you have pressed the key, if you
do not select a power level the instruction
will be automatically cancelled after 10
seconds.
•Adjust the power during cooking
You can adjust the heating power from 1to 9at
any time during cooking using the + keys.
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•Press the key for
the appropriate zone.
Key to lock / unlock the controls.
This key locks the controls while they are in use or
during cleaning.
To lock: Press the key for 3 seconds,
There is a bleeping sound and
the lock indicator lights up, confirming that the
operation has been registered.
The controls can be locked when the rings are off,
or while they are in use (current instructions will still
apply and the settings indicated will remain active).
To unlock: Press on the key until the light goes
out (approx. 1 or 2 seconds) and 2 bleeps sound,
confirming that the operation has been registered.
SWITCHING ON
TURNING A HEATING ZONE OFF
LOCKING
•Press the or key to switch
on the additional zone.
The additional heating zone can not be
switded on without the main cooking
zone.
Adjust the heating power if necessary.
•To stop the additional zone press one
more the or . key
Adjust the heating power if necessary.
USING THE ADDITIONAL ZONE
Depress the + or - button to display
the desired time setting.
For rapid adjustment, keep your finger on the +
or -button.
At any time during the cooking the power can be
modified by depressing the + or - button. At
the end of the pre-set time, the heating area is
extinguished and a bleep for a few minutes
informs the user.
Stop the timer during cooking.
Depress the( -)button until 0 to switch off the
timer (The heating area continues to function
without the timer)
TIMER SETTING BUTTON (FROM 1 TO 99 MINUTES)

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IMPORTANT : If you have an oven underneath your cooking hob (see possible configurations for building
in), the thermal security devices will not allow the hob to be used at the same time as the oven is being
cleaned by pyrolysis.
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•Residual heat indicator
The indicator displays H:
Do not touch the corresponding heating zones - you could be burned.
After a prolonged power failure, there may be a display on the control panel; this will go out as soon as any key is
touched. The cooking zones may nevertheless still be very hot.
•Thermal cutout device
The indicator displays E:
To avoid any risk of damage in certain cases of intensive use, the security device will limit the operation of your hob.
When the display goes out (approx. 30 mins.), you will be able to use your hob once more.
•Security device on the controls
If a pan (or anything else) covers the keys for more than 10 seconds, the power supply to the cooking zones may cut
out.
•Note
When your hob is first connected, a display may appear on the control panel. This will go out of its own accord after
30 seconds or after touching any of the controls.
This is quite normal; if necessary, it provides information for your After-Sales Service.
The user of the hob should disregard it.
QQUUEESSTTIIOONNSS
• The hob isn't working. There is no display.
• When the hob is turned on, the power to it cuts out.
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There is no power supply (faulty supply or connection).
Check the fuses and the electricity cut out switch.
- The electronic circuit is not working properly:
Call the After-Sales Service.
-The connection to the hob is faulty.
Check the connection or that the hob has been properly installed

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TYPE OF DIRT
Slight
Accumulation of burner-on
grime
Rings and lime scale
Burnt-on sugary food, melted
aluminium or plastic
WHAT TO DO
OTHER PRODUCTS TO
USE
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot
water, then wipe. Ordinary sponge
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot
water, wipe with the abrasive side of a
sponge if necessary, then wipe. Ordinary sponge
•Apply hot white vinegar to the
mark, leave to work, then wipe with a
soft cloth.
•Or use a special product available
in the shops.
Special paste for
vitro-ceramic glass
•Use a special scraper for glass
surfaces to remove as much residue as
possible
•Or apply a special product for
vitro-ceramic glass, preferably one
which contains silicones (to protect the
glass).
Special product for
vitro-ceramic glass
Never clean your
hob while it is on.
Turn all the controls
to 0 first.
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cream
ordinary sponge
or special sponge for delicate
items
powder abrasive-backed
sponge
If sugar, jam, jelly, etc boils over, the spills should be scraped
off the hot cooking zone immediately to prevent damage to the
surface of the hob.
• Use pans designed for use on an electric
cooker.
Use pans with flat bases which remain in
contact with the surface of the ring:
- in stainless steel with a thick three-ply or
"sandwich" base.
- in aluminium with a thick, smooth base.
- in enamelled steel.
• Pans with very rough bases may pick up and
carry material which could stain or scratch the
hob.
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•
The vitro-ceramic surface is very tough, but it is
not unbreakable; don't bang pans down onto it.
•
Pan bases which are very rough may trap and
carry substances which may mark or scratch the
hob.
•
Avoid friction; over a period of time, this may
damage the pattern on the vitro-ceramic top.
As these faults do not stop the hob working or
render it unfit for use, they are not covered by
the guarantee.
Nothing should ever be left lying on the hob.
•
Do not store C LEANING PRODUCTS or F LAMMABLE ITEMS in
the unit underneath your cooking hob.
•
When plugging electric appliances into sockets
near the hob, make sure that the flex does not
come into contact with a heating zone.
•
It is not a good idea to leave an empty pan on a
heating zone.
•
Pans should be placed in the centre of the heating
zone.
•
Never heat up a sealed tin of food, as it may
explode. This of course applies to all cooking
methods.
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Never leave a pan containing hot oil or fat on any
of the cooking zones without supervision.
•
Don't put any plastic items or aluminium foil on the
cooking surfaces while they are still hot.
•
You will obtain the best result by using a pan with
a diameter close to the size of the ring marked on
the glass top.
•
Wipe the outside base of the pan before using it
on the vitro-radiant heating zone.
•
Automatic adjustment of rings:
The radiant ring adjusts itself automatically,it comes
on and goes off in order to maintain the power selected.
Thus the temperature remains constantly suited to the
food you are cooking.
Lastly, the frequency of adjustment varies according to
the power selected.

Cooking tips
Green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, sorrel, etc) or vege-
tables rich in sulphur compounds (cabbage, onions, etc)
should be cooked without a lid in plenty of boiling water; they
will cook more quickly, and will keep their green colour (some
vegetables only), vitamin and minerals content.
Pasta, rice, cereals, etc absorb water during cooking and
increase in volume; cook them in plenty of boiling salted
water in order to dilute the starch they contain. Make sure
you use a sufficiently large pan to avoid boiling over; cook
without a lid (there is a risk of foaming and therefore of the
pan boiling over).
Mushrooms should be poached in a small quantity of boiling
water, with salt, butter and lemon juice.
Hints
As soon as the water boils, turn the cooking zones down to a
lower setting; this will help prevent pans boiling over.
Whenever possible, use a lid on saucepans; this will help
save energy.
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Looking after your pans
• Stainless steel pans :
Appearance of white marks :
Cause : salt added to cold water.
Solution : add salt when the water boils.
Appearance of specks :
Cause : hard water.
Solution : boil diluted vinegar in the pan, then
rinse and dry.
Abrasive products should never be used on stainless steel
pans. They should be washed with a sponge.
Burned food stuck to the bottom of the pan :
Cause : temperature too high.
Solution : leave the pan to soak, or boil soapy
water in it (1 part washing-up liquid to 10 parts of
water). ____________
Cast-iron pans should only be cleaned with a sponge or
nylon brush or a non-abrasive washing-up product. If
marks remain on the base, don't try to rub them off; boil a
litre of water plus a glassful of bleach in the pan. Wipe
with a little vinegar to regain the pan's shine. This also
works for colour-enamelled cast iron. For "matt black"
items, use vinegar instead of bleach, then oil carefully and
wipe with kitchen roll. ____________
Cooking will be a pleasure if you stick to a few rules and
look after your hob.
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Should a crack appear in the surface of the glass, disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply immediately by removing the fuses or using the circuit-breaker
Do not use any part of the hob before the vitro-ceramic top has been changed.

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When cooking, never use kitchen foil and never put items wrapped in kitchen foil straight
onto the hob.
The aluminium would melt and do irreparable damage to your appliance.
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• A higher setting is needed when :
- your pan contains a large quantity of food;
- there is no lid on the pan;
- you use a glass or ceramic pan.
• A lower setting is needed when :
- you are cooking foods which tend to burn easily (start on a lower setting than the one shown in
the table below - you can increase the setting subsequently if necessary);
- the pan boils over (take the lid off or remove the pan, then turn the setting down).
• Energy saving :
To finish cooking, press the "stop" control and leave the pan on the hob to make use of the
residual heat (thereby saving energy).
Use a lid as often as possible in order to reduce heat lost by evaporation.
To obtain full satisfaction, follow the examples in the guide above, bearing in mind that settings 9 and 8
are maximum positions and should only be used for deep frying and bringing up to the boil quickly.
SOUPS T HIN SOUPS 5
T
HICK SOUPS 4
FISH C OURT - BOUILLON 7
D
EEP FRIED 5
SAUCES T HICK , FLOUR - BASED SAUCES 3
B
UTTERY SAUCES CONTAINING EGGS 2
(
BÉARNAISE , HOLLANDAISE )
VEGETABLES S PINACH 65
P
ULSES , 3
B
OILED POTATOES 4
C
ARROTS 65
S
AUTÉ POTATOES 65
F
ROZEN VEGETABLES 4
MEAT T HIN CUTS OF MEAT 9
F
RIED STEAK 8
G
RILLED MEAT ( USING CAST - IRON GRILL - PAN )9
DEEP F ROZEN CHIPS 9
FRYING F RESH CHIPS 9
OTHER P RESSURE COOKER
TYPES OF S TEWED FRUIT 4
COOKING P ANCAKES 98
C
USTARD 2
T
O MELT CHOCOLATE 1
J
AM 4
M
ILK 7
F
RIED EGGS 7
P
ASTA 4
R
E - HEATING GLASS JARS OF BABY FOOD ( IN A PAN OF WATER )
S
TEWS
R ICE PUDDING 2
K
EEPING FOOD WARM 1
SIMMERING KEEPING
PREPARATIONS VERY FAST FAST MEDIUM SLOW RE-HEATING WARM
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1