CDA HC9621FR Quick start guide

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HC9621FR
Ceramic hob
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important
5 Important information
6 Using your hob
8 Operating time limiter
9 Triple zone function
9 Dual zone function
10 Auto-heat function
11 Timer/Minute minder
13 Safety key lock
14 Residual heat indicators
14 Ecient use of your hob
16 Care and maintenance
17 Cleaning guide
18 Troubleshooting
20 - 24 Installation
20 Installation - preparation
22 How to install the hob
24 Mains electrical connection
27 Energy eciency information

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with
this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance
or use in a commercial environment.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
EU Declarations of Conformity
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and
complies with all applicable legislation, including Electrical safety
(LVD) 2014/35/EU and Electromagnetic interference compatibility

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(EMC) 2014/30/EU. Parts intended to come into contact with food
conform to 1935/2004/EC.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing
appliance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health. It also
enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy
and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.
Please note:
•Ceramic hobs become hot and remain hot during and immediately
after use. Do not touch the hob until it has been allowed to cool.
•Keep children away from the appliance when in use.
•Never use the hob top for storage.
•Pan handles should never stand out beyond the edge of the
worktop. This will help to avoid children reaching them.
•Do not lean over the hob when it is in use.
•Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
•Ensure the base of the saucepan is clean and dry before placing it
on the hob.
•Avoid hard shocks from cookware – the vitroceramic glass surface
is highly resistant but not unbreakable.

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•Do not place hot lids flat on the hob top. A “suction” eect could
cause damage to the hob.
•Do not drag cookware across the hob top: in the long term, this
could cause damage to the hob.
•Do not store cleaning or flammable products in the unit below the
hob.
•Always use appropriate cookware.
•Do not cook unopened tins of food directly on the hob.
•Never put cooking foil or plastic materials on the ceramic surface
when the hob is hot. These materials could melt and cause
damage to the hob.
•This hob (Class 3) has been designed for use only as a cooking
appliance. Any other use should be considered incorrect and
therefore dangerous.
Important
•Do not use the hob if the glass surface is cracked or damaged to
prevent the risk of electric shock. Disconnect it from the power
supply.
•Ensure that the power cable of a connected electrical appliance
near the hob is not in contact with the cooking zones.
Please note:
•When connecting the hob to the power and switching it on for the
first time the cooking zone displays may show the letter " ". This is
not a fault and the letter " " should disappear after approximately
one hour. Please see page 14 for more information.
•The safety key lock may be active. Simply press and hold the
safety key lock sensor (2) for three seconds to deactivate it.

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Using your hob
Zones:
1. Front left 2.3kW Ø210/175/120 mm 4. Back right 1.8kW Ø180 mm
3. Central 2.2kW Ø170 x 265 mm
2. Back left 1.2kW Ø145 mm 5. Front right 1.2kW Ø145 mm
Control panel:
1. On/o sensor 5. Timer plus setting sensor
2. Safety key lock sensor 6. Timer minus setting sensor
3. Zone plus setting sensor 7. Timer sensor and display
4. Zone minus setting selector 8. Triple zone sensor
Fig. 1
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To switch the hob on
•To switch the power on, touch and hold the on/o sensor (1) for
approximately two seconds. The hob will beep and all five cooking
zone indicators will show ‘0’.
Please note: If a power level is not set within ten seconds, the hob
will switch o automatically.
After switching the mains supply on to the hob, or if the mains supply
is interrupted and then restored, the safety key lock may be activated.
The safety key lock LED will be on to indicate this. Simply press and
hold the safety key lock sensor (2) for approximately two seconds to
deactivate the satey key lock and proceed to use the hob as normal.
The safety key lock also activates after 60 seconds if the appliance
if switched o via the 'On/o sensor' (1). This is to help to prevent
accidental use. Simply follow the same step as above to deactivate
the safety key lock.
To set the power level
•After switching the hob on, simply select the desired heat setting
using the '+' or '-' selectors for that zone. The power level ranges
from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum). The hob will then begin heating.
You can also press the '-' selector first to jump straight to power
level 9.
To turn the power o to a zone
•To switch o a zone you can use the zone's '-' selector to return the
heat setting to 0 or alternatively you can press both the '+' and '-'

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selectors simultaneously for that zone. The cooking zone indicator
will display a '0' to confirm that the zone is now inactive.
• If switching o multiple zones, the above steps need to be taken
for each zone. When all the zones are at '0', the hob will switch o
automatically after approximately ten seconds.
•Alternatively, to switch o the hob immediately, touch and hold the
'On/o sensor' (1) for approximately two seconds.
Please note: Any zones that are still hot to the touch will display an
" " provided the mains power supply is not interrupted.
Operating time limiter
Each zone has an operating time limiter to increase overall eciency
and to prevent the hob from being left on indefinitely. If a zone's heat
setting is not changed for a specific duration then the associated zone
is automatically switched o and residual heat indicator activated.
Zones can still be used as normal in accordance with the operating
instructions. The operating time limiter is set according to the last
selected heat setting. The maximum operating times for each setting
can be found below.
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Zone Power Level
Maximum
Operating Time
(hours)
234 5 6 7 8 9
5 5 4 3 2 2 2 1

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Triple zone function
The front-left zone is equipped with a triple zone function that allows
you to extend the heating area for the zone. In normal use, the zone
functions with just the smaller inner ring until the triple zone function is
activated.
To activate the triple zone function
•Simply set a power level on the front-left zone and then press the
triple zone sensor (8) once to activate the middle zone and press it
again to also activate the outer zone. The LEDs above the triple
zone sensor (8) will illuminate accordingly (one for when the double
zone is active and two for when the triple zone is active).
To deactivate the triple zone function
•Simply press the triple zone sensor (8) for a third time. Both LEDs
either side of the triple zone sensor (8) should extinguish and the
zone will return to operating on the inner zone only.
Dual zone function
The central zone is equipped with a dual zone function that allows
you to extend the heating area for the zone. In normal use, the zone
functions with just the lower circular ring until the dual zone function is
activated.
To activate the dual zone function
•Simply set a power level on the central zone and then press the
triple zone sensor (8) once to extend the zone. An LED above the
triple zone sensor (8) will illuminate to show you that the dual zone

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is active.
To deactivate the dual zone function
•Simply press the triple zone sensor (8) for a second time. The LED
above the triple zone sensor (8) should extinguish and the zone will
return to operating on the circular zone only.
Auto-heat function
•Every zone is equipped with an auto-heat function, which reduces
the warming up time for the zone. To turn on the auto-heat function,
the zone in question must first be set to heat setting 0.
•Touch the '-' sensor for that zone once. The heat setting will be set
to '9'. The zone display will alternate between '9' and the letter 'A'.
•Next, adjust the zone to the desired heat setting between 1 and 8.
The decimal point next to the set power level will flash and then
remain solidly lit for a preset period of time before reducing the
power to the originally selected heat setting. The duration of each
auto-heat setting's limiter is shown in the table on the following
page.
• To disengage the auto-heat function simply touch both the '+'
sensor and the '-' sensor simultaneously for that zone. The
cooking zone indicator should revert to 0. Alternatively, raise the
power level by one level and then lower it by one.
A table showing the operating time limit of the auto-heat function for
each power level is shown on the following page.

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Zone Power Level
Maximum
Operating Time
(minutes)
234 5 6 7 8 9
2.44 4.47 5.28 6.29 1.11 2.44 2.44 - -
Please note: The auto-heat function is not compatible with heat
setting 9.
If a power level (between 1 and 8) is not selected within 10 seconds of
preparing the auto-heat function, then the function will be deactivated.
Timer/Minute minder
The hob is equipped with a timer that allows a finish time to be set for
the end of cooking on any zone, between a minimum of 1 minute and
a maximum of 99 minutes. This timer can only be used on one zone
at a time. Once the timer is set, the timer display will show the time
remaining. In normal use, the timer ending prompts the zone heating
to end as well. However the timer can also be used as a minute
minder to count down time without halting heating.
Please note: Setting the number of minutes on the timer display
before a zone power level has been set will activate the minute
minder and not the timer function. It is important, if you wish to activate
the timer function, that you press the timer ‘+’ sensor only once before
setting a power level on the desired zone.

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To set the timer
•First switch on the hob if necessary and set the zone you’d like to
be time to the required power level. Next, touch the timer sensor.
This will activate the timer.
•A decimal point (LED indicator) should appear next to the timer
display.
•Finally, set the number of minutes on the timer using the timer ‘+’
or ‘-’ sensors. A maximum of 99 minutes can be set.
•Once the time has elapsed the hob will emit an acoustic signal and
the zone will cease operation. To cancel the acoustic signal simply
press any sensor field.
To cancel the timer
•Simply touch the timer sensor and use the timer ‘-’ sensor to return
the number of minutes to ‘0’. The timer will then be cancelled.
To set the minute minder
•First switch on the hob if necessary and touch the timer sensor
once. This will activate the minute minder.
•Next, set the desired number of minutes using the timer ‘+’ or timer
‘-’ sensors. The minute minder will then begin counting down and
you can continue to use the zones as normal.
•Once the minute minder has elapsed the hob will emit an acoustic
signal. To cancel the acoustic signal simply press any sensor field.
To cancel the minute minder
•Simply touch the timer sensor and use the timer ‘-’ sensor to
return the number of minutes to ‘0’. The minute minder will then be
cancelled.

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Please note: Activating the timer or minute minder with the timer ‘-’
sensor will automatically take you to the 99 minute limit of the timer/
minute minder. This is useful if you wish to set a large number of
minutes (e.g. 90) but you cannot go back to 0 without cycling down
through all of the minutes or turning the hob o and then on again.
Safety key lock
To prevent accidental use, the hob has a safety key lock which
switches controls o temporarily or completely. The safety key lock
can be activated when the hob is turned on but not when power has
been switched o at, or the appliance disconnected from, the mains.
The safety key lock is automatically activated after mains power
supply has been restored.
To activate the safety key lock
With the hob either on or o, then simply touch the safety key lock
sensor (2) for approximately 2 seconds. The hob will beep and the
safety key lock LED should illuminate.
To deactivate the safety key lock
Simply touch and hold the safety key lock sensor (2) for approximately
2 seconds. The hob will beep and the safety key lock LED should
extinguish.
Please note: The safety key lock may activate when the power supply
is activated for the first time or resumed after an interruption. Simply
deactivate the safety key lock as per the above step and proceed to
use the hob as normal.

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Residual heat indicators
The hob is equipped with residual heat indicators to warn when any
of the zones are still hot to the touch after use. An ‘ ’ will show in a
zone’s indicator if the relevant zone is hot. You should avoid touching
any zone whilst the hob is in use, whilst residual heat indicators are
displayed and even for some time afterwards.
Please note: In the event of a power cut or failure, the residual heat
indicators will not illuminate after the power supply is restored. Also,
when there is no power supply to the hob the residual heat indicators
will not work, yet in both instances the hob zone(s) may still be hot, so
extra care must be taken.
Ecient use of your hob
The hob is equipped with zones designed to accommodate most
shapes and sizes of pan. For best results, only use pans with flat
bottoms. The most ecient use of the hob is shown below, where the
pan and zone are correctly chosen. Use pan lids where possible to
minimize the energy usage of your appliance.
Fig.3

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Please note: When using the dual zone function on the central zone,
we recommend using pans that fit within the zone markings (i.e. oval
hob-proof casserole dishes, sizzle platters etc.). This allows you to
safely use the other zones.
Locating a pan in the centre of the zone markings will ensure optimum
eciency.
It is very important that the pans used on the hob are made of a suitable
material and have the correct type of base. The base of the pan and
the hob top must be clean before use to prevent any scratches on the
hob top.
Please note: Extra care should be taken if cast iron pans are used as
these have coarse bases which may damage the hob top.
Always take care when handling pans and pots that have been used on
the hob as their handles may be hot to the touch. It is recommended
that you use suitable protection for your hands when handling pots and
pans.
Zone Size Minimum Pan Size (mm) Maximum Pan Size (mm)
Ø 120mm 120 230
Ø 145mm 125 165
Ø 175mm 160 190
Ø 180mm 160 200
Ø 210mm 190 230

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Care and maintenance
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
undertaking any cleaning or maintenance.
Important:
•Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
•You should use a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the hob top. Any
abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch the surface and could
erase the control panel markings.
•Sugar and starch can cause permanent damage to the surface of
the hob. Wipe away any spillages immediately but be careful given
that the hob top will be hot during and after usage.
•Avoid letting pans boil over where possible to ensure that the need
for cleaning is minimal.
•Always use a soft sponge or cloth where possible. Utensils such as
scouring sponges and some brushes could cause scratches to the
hob top.
A cleaning guide is available on page 17.

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Type of residue Clean with Cleaning advice
Light Cleaning sponge
and soft cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned with
a sponge and hot water, and then wipe
o with a soft dry cloth.
Accumulated baked-
on stains/dirt, sugar
spills or melted
plastics
Cleaning sponge
or glass scraper
and soft cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned
with a sponge and hot water, using a
ceramic scraper to remove any large
marks or stains and then wipe o with
a soft dry cloth.
Rings and hard water
residues
White vinegar and
soft cloth
Pour a small amount of warm white
vinegar onto the stain, leave it to stand,
and then wipe o with a soft dry cloth.
Shiny metallic streaks Cleaning agent for
vitroceramic glass
Use specialist vitroceramic glass
cleaner (preferably one with silicone
for its protective properties)
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If your hob is not working:
1. Check that the zone is switched on.
2. Check that the mains supply has not been switched o.
3. Check that the fuse in the spur has not blown.
In the event of a fault with the hob please advise CDA Customer Care.
Contact CDA Customer Care
A: Customer Care Department, The CDA Group Ltd, Harby Road,
Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY
T: 01949 862 012 F: 01949 862 003
E: [email protected] W: www.cda.eu

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Troubleshooting
On switching on
You observe that Possible Causes What should you do?
The hob does not work and
the lights on the control panel
do not switch on
The hob is not
connected to the
power supply or the
power supply is faulty
Check the electrical
circuit breaker and fuses
The hob is not working and the
display shows a non-standard
graphic
The electronics
are not functioning
correctly
Call CDA Customer Care
The hob is not working and the
display shows
The safety key lock
is on
Switch o the safety key
lock (see page 7)
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Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedy
The appliance does not
work and no indicators are
lit.
The appliance has no
power
Check the fuse and
replace if blown.
Sensor fields do not
respond when touched.
Appliance is not turned on
A sensor field has been
touched too briefly (less
than a second)
Multiple sensors have
been touched/covered at
the same time
The safety key lock is
engaged
Turn on the appliance
Touch the sensor field
again and for longer
Only touch one sensor
field at a time unless
instructed otherwise
Disengage the safety key
lock as per page 13
The appliance does not
respond and emits an
extended beep
Improper use (wrong
sensor fields touched or
touched too briefly)
Switch the appliance o
via the on/o sensor and
at the mains and then
switch the power and
appliance on again
The appliance switches
itself o
No heat level has been
set within 10 seconds of
activating the appliance
Sensor fields covered or
dirty
Switch on the appliance
and set zone and heat
setting without delay
Uncover or clean the
sensor fields
A cooking zone switches
itself o and a residual heat
indicator is shown.
Operating time limiter has
activated.
Sensor fields covered or
dirty
Electronic components
have overheated
Nothing (see page 8)
Uncover or clean the
sensor fields
Nothing. Allow appliance
to cool.

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Should any error code show on the zone displays, or the above
steps not resolve an issue, please contact CDA Customer Care for
assistance. Contact details are on page 17.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: In the event of any breakage, crack
or cracking – even minimal – of the vitroceramic glass, immediately
disconnect your appliance to prevent a risk of electric shock and
contact CDA Customer Care.
Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedy
Residual heat indicator
has extinguished despite
zone(s) still being hot.
The appliance has no
power or the zone
temperature is lower than
the sensor can register.
Check the fuse and
replace if blown.
One or more heating
elements (glowing red
area) is switching on and
o periodically, producing a
click when doing so.
This ‘cyclic’ function
is normal for this hob.
Ceramic zones produce
high heat levels and as
such cycle on and o,
particularly on lower heat
settings.
No action needed.
Hob top is broken, cracked
and/or chipped.
Stop using the appliance immediately and switch the
appliance o at the mains. Contact CDA Customer
Care to arrange a repair (contact details on page 17).
A fault has not been
resolved by any suggested
remedies or a fault code is
displayed
Contact CDA Customer Care using the contact details
on page 17 to arrange a service visit.

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25mm
35mm
500 x 10mm
5-10mm
500 x 10mm
5-10mm
25mm
Fig.4
Installation -
preparation
Unpacking the hob:
Take care not to lose, drop or
mishandle any parts.
Fitting position of the hob:
This appliance must be, when
installed, a minimum of 50mm
from any back wall and a minimum
of 55mm away from any adjacent
vertical surfaces, e.g. a tall cupboard
end panel. These dimensions are
shown in Fig. 8 on page 22. If
installing the hob in a cupboard unit,
then we recommend the use of a
partition panel.
Ventilation requirements:
This appliance must be installed
to allow air to flow freely to the air
intake and from the air outlet. An
air gap of 25mm is recommended
immediately below the hob. Failure to
allow sucient ventilation could cause
problems with operation or damage
to the hob and constitutes incorrect
installation, which is not covered by
the product’s warranty (Figs. 4 and 5).
Fig.5
Installation above a cupboard unit (with partition
panel) - recommended ventilation
Installation above an oven unit - recommended
ventilation