Cookology TCH603 User manual

Ceramic Hob
Instruction Manual / Installation Manual
MODEL: TCH603

1）The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction. children being supervised not to
play with the appliance.
2）WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material
which protect live parts.
3）WARNING: a steam cleaner is not be used。
4）That the appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer or
separated remote-control system.
5）Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
6）CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
7）WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and
may result in a fire.
8）If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
9）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.
10）WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
11）Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
12）Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
Warning

14）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.
15）CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
16）WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
17）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.
18）Power cord can’t accessible after installation.
13）WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and
may result in fire.
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Environmental note
o The packaging materials that we uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.

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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please make
sure that you read this instruction booklet before
attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure
of any of the information contained in this booklet, please
contact the Customer Care Department.
General Information
o This appliance is designed for domestic household use and for the
cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
o IMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used in the
installation must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of
85°C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located in,
whilst in use.
o Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly
prone to heat damage or discolouration at temperatures below the
guidelines given above.
o Any damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, will be the liability of the
owner.
o Your new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or mechanical
defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted in our
Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not affect your
statutory rights.
o The use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of us. will invalidate
any warranty or liability claim.
o You should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
surface.
o No modifications to the appliance are permitted by us.
o You should not store or place flammable or highly flammable
liquids/materials on top of or near the appliance. Items made from
aluminium, plastic or plastic film should also be kept away from the
appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
o Repairs may only be carried out by our service engineers or
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Child Safety
o We strongly recommend that babies and young children are
prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to
touch the appliance at any time. During and after use, all surfaces
will become hot.
o If it is necessary for younger family members to be in the kitchen,
please ensure that they are kept under close supervision at all
times.
o Older children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance when
supervised.
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a suitably
qualified person.
Care should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces
that you build the appliance into, meet with the relevant standards.
If you notice any scratches, splits or cracks in the ceramic glass,
you should immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect it
from your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric shock
occurring.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
During use
Any film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it is
delivered should be removed before use.
Care should be used when utilising the appliance, otherwise there is
a risk of burns being caused.
o You should not allow the electrical connection cables to come into
contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot cookware.
o If fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For this
reason, when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should not be
left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after use.

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Cleaning
o Cleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
o IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it should
be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
o Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
o You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning
equipment to clean the appliance.
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably
qualified person, strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the specific
section of this booklet that refers to installation.
o We declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to
person or property, as a result of improper use or
installation of this appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-2006/95/CE General regulations / Low tension
-1935/2004/CE 90/128/EEC This appliance is suitable to come in
contact with food
-2004/108/CE Electromagnetic compatibility
o The manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be installed in accordance
with the standards currently in force. This appliance must be used
by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
To avoid damaging your appliance
o The ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
o The ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from cookware.
o Cast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases may
scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.
o Pans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged.
o Cooking zones should not be switched on without cookware placed
on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.

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Specifications
Product dimensions:
Depth: 520 mm
Width: 590 mm
Height: 46 mm
Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 490 mm
Width: 560 mm
Product specifications:
o2 x 1.80 kW zone (Ø
190mm)
o2 x 1.20 kW zone (Ø 155 mm)
oFront touch control operation
o4 individual residual heat indicators
oSafety lock
oTimer
oFrameless

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Electrical details
Rated Voltage:
Supply Connection:
Max Rated Inputs:
Mains Supply Lead:
380-415V 2N~; 50/60Hz
30 A
6.0kW
5 core x1.5mm²
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your hob is located on
the underneath of the appliance. Therefore it is a good idea to record
this information before you install your appliance.
Ceramic hob surface layout
1a) 1.80 kW zone (Ø 190mm)
2a) 1.20 kW zone (Ø 155mm)
3a) 1.80 kW zone (Ø 190mm)
4a) 1.20 kW zone (Ø 155 mm)
Heating Element Control Panel

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Control panel layout
1. Heating zone selection controls
2. Timer control
3. Minus key
4. Child lock key
5. Plus key
Using the ceramic hob
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface.
Please see the “Cleaning and maintenance” section.
oYou should switch on one cooking zone at a time, for 5 minutes
at the maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new
smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on
the heating elements during transit.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
oYou must place a saucepan filled half full with cold water on
each zone as you burn it off.
Touch controls
oAll operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel.
oEach touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
6. ON/OFF control
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To start cooking
1. Touch the ON/OFF control.
After power on, the buzzer beeps once, all displays show “ –“ or “ –
–“, indicating that the hob has entered the state of standby mode.
2.Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to use.
• Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface Of the cooking
zone are clean and dry.
3.Touch the cooking zone selection control of the zone that you want
to use,the loop will start heating with the default start heat setting 5.
4.Select a heat setting by touching the “-“or “+”control.
• If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the hob will
automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1.
• You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.
When you have finished cooking
1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you wish to switch
off
2. Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to ”0”or touching
”-“ and”+”control together. Make sure the display shows”0”
3.Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
4. Beware of hot surfaces
Hwill show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear
when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also
be used as an energy saving function if you want to heat further pans,
use the hotplate that is still hot.
Locking the Controls
• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example
children accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF
control are disabled.
To lock the controls
Touch the child lock key. The timer indicator will show “ Lo “.

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To unlock the controls
1. Make sure the hob is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the child lock key for 3 seconds,
The “Lo
“ on the
timer indicator will disappear.
3. After the “Lo “on the timer indicator disappeared.You can start
using your hob.
When the hob is in the lock mode,all the controls are disable
except theON/OFF , you can always turn the ceramic hob off
with the ON/OFF control in an emergency,but you shall unlock
the hob first in the next operation.
Auto Shutdown Protection
Auto shut down is a safety protection function for your ceramic hob. It
shut down automatically if ever you forget to turn off your cooking.
The default working times for various power levels are shown in the
below table:
Using the Timer
You can use the timer in two different ways:
•You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not
turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
•You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set
time is up.
•You can set the timer up to 99 minutes.
Using the Timer as a Minute Minder
If you are not selecting any cooking zone
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on.
Note: you can use the minute minder even if you’re not selecting
any cooking zone.
2. Touch timer control , the “10”will show in the timer display. and
the “0”fiashes.
3. Set the time by touching the”-“or ”+”control
of the timer (e.g. 5)
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4. Touch timer control again, the “1”will flash.
5. set the time by touching the ”-“or ”+”control (e.g.9), now the
timer you set is 95 minutes.
6. When the time is set, it will begin to count down
immediately. The display will show the remaining
time.
7. Buzzer will bips for 30 seconds and the timer
indicator shows “- - “when the setting time
finished.
Setting the timer to turn one or more cooking zones off
If the timer is set on one zone:
1. Touching the heating zone selection control
that you want to set the timer for.
2. Touch timer control , the “10”will show in the
timer display. and the “0”fiashes.
3. Set the time by touching the”-“or ”+”control
of the timer (e.g. 5)

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4. Touch timer control again, the “1”will flash.
5. set the time by touching the ”-“or ”+”control (e.g.9), now the
timer you set is 95 minutes.
6. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The
display will show the remaining time
NOTE: The red dot next to power level indicator
will illuminate indicating that zone is at regular time.
7. When cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be
switch off automatically.
Other cooking zone will keep operating if they are turned on
previously.
If the timer is set on more than one zone:
1. When you set the time for several cooking zones simultaneously,
decimal dots of the relevant cooking zones are on. The minute
display shows the min. timer. The dot of the corresponding zone
flashes.
(set to 15 minutes)
(set to 45 minutes)
2. Once the countdown timer expires, the corresponding zone will
switch off. Then it will show the new min. timer and the dot of
corresponding zone will flash.
•Touch the heating zone selection control, the corresponding timer
will be shown in the timer indicator.

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Cancelled the timer
1. Touching the heating zone selection control
that you want to cancel the timer
2. Touching the timer control, the indicator flash
3. Touch the “-”and " +" at the same time, the timer is cancelled.
IMPORTANT: The countdown timer controls one heating zone. Any
other heating zone currently in use will continue to heat.
Hob guidelines
cooking guidelines
o The first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
o The worktop is fitted with cooking areas of different diameter and
power.
o The positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked
on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on these
zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the same
diameter as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
o You should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the ceramic surface.
o Before use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean
and dry.
o When cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.

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o The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 –3 mm of
enamelled steel and 4 –6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type
bottoms.
o If these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread to
the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
o Preferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat.
o Always cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to
reduce cooking times.
o Food or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob top
if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob surface. Any spillages
should be wiped up immediately, however this may not prevent the
hob surface from becoming damaged.
o IMPORTANT: The ceramic hob surface is tough; however it is not
unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially if pointed or hard
objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
o DO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CUSTOMER CARE
DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out
when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing any cleaning
process.
Cleaning the ceramic hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should remove any residues with
warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. However you should take care not to burn
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After each use
o Wipe the appliance over with a damp cloth.
o Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Installation
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
version of the following.
o UK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European
Norm Replacements.
o Building Regulations (issued by the Department of the
Environment).
o Building Standards (issued by the Scottish Development
Department).
o IEE Wiring Regulations.
o Electricity At Work Regulations.
Positioning
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient
temperature of the room it is located in, during
periods of use.
This appliance is classified as Class 3 and therefore is to be built into a
kitchen unit (depending on size) or 600 mm worktop that is at least 28
mm thick. The following minimum clearance distances must be
observed:-
o 700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o 50 mm clearance around the front, back and sides of the
appliance, measured from the cut out.
o If the hob is positioned so that the right or left hand side of the
appliance will be near to the edge of a kitchen unit. There must
be a gap of at least 150 mm between the side of the hob and the
vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
Unpacking the appliance
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
are contained within the packaging:
1 hob
1 Installation and instruction manual

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Installing the appliance
o Cut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
o IMPORTANT: You must
observe the ventilation
requirements shown in
the drawing opposite.
o The air intake vent can
be at the rear wall or in
the base area. There is
no need for venting at
the front of the hob.
o If the hob is installed
above drawers, cupboard
or oven, the separator
board must be placed no
less than 1.5cm below
the hob.
o If the hob is installed above drawers or a cupboard there is no
need for a separate air intake.
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o IMPORTANT: There are ventilation holes around
the outside of the hob. YOU MUST ensure that
these holes are not blocked by the work top,
when you put the hob into position (see
drawing opposite).
o NOTE: Your appliance comes fitted with a sealing
strip already attached to the underside of the hob.
This should not be removed as it will prevent liquid or
spillages from penetrating the underneath of the hob.
o IMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance
against the aperture. This will make it difficult to remove the hob
from the aperture in future, particularly if it needs to be serviced.
o Carefully lower it into the aperture hole that you have cut out.
(A) Clamp
(B) Screw
(C) Sealing strip
o Place the clamp (A) over the holes that match the size of the
screws. There are one set of screw holes in each corner of the
hob. Slightly tighten a screw (B) through the clamp (A) so that
the clamp is attached to the hob, but so that you can still adjust
the position of it.
o On the underneath of the hob, adjust the clamps into a position
that is suitable for your worktop. Then fully tighten the screws
(B) to secure the hob into position.

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Electrical connection
This appliance must be installed by a qualified
person in accordance with the latest edition of the
I.E.E. Regulations and in compliance with our
instructions.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply voltage
marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply
voltage.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
o This appliance must be wired into a 30A double pole switched
fused spur outlet, having 3 mm contact separation and placed in
an easily accessible position adjacent to the appliance. It should
not be located above the appliance and no more than 1.25m
away from it.
o The spur outlet must still be accessible even when your hob is
located in its operating position.
o Cable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 6 mm²
Connecting the mains supply cable
o The mains terminal block is located on the underside of the hob
and the terminals are accessible by removing the terminal block
cover. This is done by depressing the front of the cover and
releasing it from the securing clips.