Creda S912E User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Electric Hobs
Models S912E

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CONTENTS
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of
the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
Indesit Company UK Ltd.MorleyWay, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
Introduction
Advice and recommendations
Installation and fastening
Electrical connection
Cooking zone description
Description of the cooktop and cooking zone
The different function of the hob
Maintenance and care
Key Contacts
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Back Cover

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Your new hob is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been
installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.
To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
Thehobisdesignedspecificallyfordomestic use and responsibility will not be accepted foruse in anyother installation.
Introduction
*The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.
This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (LowVoltage) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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Advice and recommendations
• This appliance was designed for non-professional,
household use.
• Before using the appliance, read the instructions in the
owner’s manual carefully since it contains all the instruc-
tionsyourequireto ensure safeinstallation,use and main-
tenance.Keep this owner’s manual in a safe place for fu-
ture reference.
• When you have removed the packing, check whether
the appliance is intact. If you have any doubts, contact a
qualified professional before using the appliance.
• Never leave the packing components (plastic bags,
polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of children
since these are a source of potential danger.
• The appliance must be installed by a qualified techni-
cian in compliance with the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
• The latter denies all responsibility for improper instal-
lation which may harm persons and animals and damage
property.
• Theelectrical safetyof this appliancecanonlybe guar-
anteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in
compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always
ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If
youhave anydoubts, call inaqualified technician to check
the electrical system thoroughly.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage
resulting from a system which has not been earthed cor-
rectly.
• Before poweringthe appliance,checkwhetherthe tech-
nical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate
correspond with those of the mains electrical system.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and of
the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of
the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate.If in
doubt, contact a qualified professional.
• This appliance must only be used for the purpose for
which it was expressly designed.Any other use (such as
heating a room for example) is considered to be improper
and consequently dangerous.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage
resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe
these off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasive cleaner. During the first few hours of use, you may
detect a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly.
• Certain fundamental rules must be followed when us-
ing electrical appliances. The following are of particular
importance:
• donot touch the appliance with wetordamp hands,
• never use the appliance when barefoot,
• never use extensions,
• never pull on the power supply cable or the appli-
ance itself to unplug it from the mains socket,
• never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric
agents (rain, sun, etc.),
• do not allow children or persons who are not famil-
iar with the appliance to use it without supervision.
• Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch
off the main switch before cleaning or performing any
cleaning or maintenance operations.
• If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the ap-
pliance immediately.Foranyrepairs,contact only an au-
thorised after-sales service centre and demand original
spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may com-
promise the safety of the appliance.
• Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
the power mains when you decide not to use the appli-
anceany longer.Alsomakeall potentially dangerousparts
of the appliance safe, above all for children who could
play with the appliance.
•The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and me-
chanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock
caused by a sharp object,such as a tool for example.
In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and
contact an authorised after-sales service centre to
have it repaired.
• Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least
half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from
placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone
while still hot.
• Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or
plastic items have been placed on the hob surface.
• Do not go near the heating zones when these are still
hot.
• Ifyou use small electric appliances near the hob,make
sure their power supply cable does not come into contact
with the hot parts of the hob.
• Makesure all pan handles are always pointing inwards
towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental
spills.
•WARNING: Do not look at the halogen lamps in
the cooking zones for long if they are present.

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The following instructions are intended for a qualified fit-
tertoguide him/her along the installation, adjustment and
technical maintenance procedures as correctly as possi-
ble and in full compliance with the applicable norms in
force.
Important : unplug the hob before all operations.
Installation
• This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cut-
ting out the corresponding slot.
• Theworktopmust bemade withamaterialdesigned
to withstand a temperature of approximately 100°C.
• The hob should be positioned at least 40 mm (for
mod:KBM 6011DH - KBM 6001 H the hob should be
positioned at least 55 mm) away from the back wall or
any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct
ventilation and to prevent the surfaces around the ap-
pliance from overheating.
• If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the
latter must be fitted with a cooling fan.
• Try toavoid installingthe hobon topofadishwasher;
if this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating el-
ement between the two appliances.
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Distance to
keep between the
cut-out slot and
the cabinet
Fastening
Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ce-
ramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface.
Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the
characteristics of the hob and compromise its perform-
ance.
The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see dia-
gram).
It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all
times.
Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all
along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter
adheres fully to the worktop.
FRONT OF HOB
KITCHEN
WORKTOP
30
40
REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY
HOB FROM BELOW
Installation and fastening
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490 +/- 1
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Electrical connection
This appliance conforms with the following European
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (LowVoltage)and subsequent
amendments;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 93/68/EEC of22/07/93andsubsequentamendments;
Warning: If the hob is fitted above a built-in oven, the hob
andtheoven mustbeconnectedto themains separatelyfor
safetyreasonsandtosimplifyoperationswhenitisnecessary
to pull the oven out for some reason.
• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently
earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical
safety.Alwaysensurethat this vital safetymeasurehas
been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified
technician to check the electrical system thoroughly.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for dam-
age resulting from a system which has not been
earthed correctly.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the
technicalcharacteristics featuredontheappliance data
platecorrespond with those of the mainselectricalsys-
tem.
• Checkthatthecurrentloadof the mains supply and
ofthe powersocketsis suitableforthe maximumpower
oftheappliance,indicatedonthe appliance data plate.
If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply
before all operations.
You may connect your hob to the electrical system in two
different ways:
• by means of a junction box: if the appliance is
connected permanently to the mains, an omnipolar
circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a mini-
mum contact opening of 3 mm should be installed.
• bymeans of a socketconforming to the regulations
in force in the country where the appliance is fitted. It
should be accessible whenever necessary;do not use
adaptors, multiple plugs or extensions.
Important
Afterconnecting the appliance to theflexible cable,tighten
all the screws on the terminal board. Make sure jumpers
are installed according to the type of mains system as
indicated in the table.
For example:line 1 in the table
Electrical connections Voltage
Frequency Fuses Sections
230V-1+N~50 Hz 25 A*
2.5 mm²
* Application of the simultaneity coefficient in accordance with
IEC 60335-2-6 norm
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12
34
U-bolt
connection support
Phase NeutralEarth
In the event of an incorrect connection:
• if your appliance does not work,
• checktheposition of the wiresinthe terminalboard,
• check that all screws are tight,
• check the positioning of the jumpers.
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Cooking zone description
Description of the cooktop
HOBS S912E
Cooking zones Power
(W) Diameter (mm)
Back Right R 1400 180
Front Right R 1800 200
Back Left R 2300 230
Front Left R 1200 165
Total power 6700
R = radiant single
ACooking zones
BIndicator light
CControl knobs
DResidual heat indicator lights
A
AA
A
0
10
11
12
2
1
4
6
5
3
0
10
11
12
2
1
4
6
5
3
0
10
11
12
2
1
4
6
5
3
0
10
11
12
2
1
4
6
5
3
B
D
D
C
D
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Description of the heating elements
The heating elements are circular in shape and turn
red in colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been
turned on.
Combined halogen and electrical heating elements.
The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made
up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element.
This combination provides ideal heat distribution across
the entire surface of the cooking area without compro-
mising the advantages of the halogen lamps.The main
characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an
instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and
heat, which means:
• a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas
burners;
• an equally rapid elimination of the heat source.
Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their
operation is similar to that of other heating elements.
Please refer to the table 1.
Table 1
The control knobs
Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to
regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of
1 to a maximum of 12.The table 1 provides information
on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corre-
sponding, recommended uses.
The“ ON” indicator light (B)
This light comes on when one of the heating elements
has been turned on.
Residual heat indicator light (D)
This light indicates that the temperature of one or more
cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the ele-
ments have been turned off.Some models come
equipped with four such indicator lights, one for each of
the four cooking areas.
The different functions of the hob
Pos Cooking zone setting
0off
1 to melt butter or chocolate
2
3to heat liquids
4
5for creams and sauces
6
7stews - blanquette - desserts
8
9pasta - rice
10
11 steak - fish - omelette
12 fried food

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Hob care
The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is
smooth and poreless and it is also resistant to thermal
shocks and to mechanical shocks under normal condi-
tions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we
recommend you care for your hob as follows:
• for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp
sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels.
• If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner
suitable for vitroceramic glass, rinse off and dry thor-
oughly.
• food residue and dirt can be removed using a spe-
cial scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait
for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations.
Forexcellentresults,use a special stainless steel wool
pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy
water.
• When the hob is clean, you can apply a special
product for the care and protection of the same: this
type of product leaves an invisible film on the surface
of the hob to protect the same against any spills and
boiled-over food. It is best if you do this when the hob
is lukewarm or cold.
• Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean wa-
ter and dry it thoroughly:otherwise the cleaning prod-
uctscouldbecome encrusted ontothehobduring sub-
sequent cooking.
Recommendations
• Never use abrasive or corrosive substances,
such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens, stain
removers orrustremovers,scouring powdersandabra-
sive sponges:eventhedelicateonescouldscratchthe
hob surface irreversibly.
• We recommendyou keep allitems whichcould melt
away from the hob, such as plastic utensils, sugar
or products with a high sugar content. Should liq-
uid boil over onto the hob surface, remove it immedi-
ately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade
scraper, in order to avoid damaging the surface.
• Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not
place items on the hob when the same is not in use.
Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids,
saucepans or dishcloths on it, for example), nor as a
choppingboard.
• Neverleave aluminiumwrappers,aluminium foiland
plastic cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure clean-
ers to clean your appliance.
• Donot placemetal itemson thehob (suchasknives,
spoons, lids, etc.).
• Never heat up unopened tins:they could burst.
Theguaranteedoesnot coverdamage to the hobcaused
by incorrect use.
Maintenance and care
Advice on using your appliance
To get the best from your hob, it is vital that you follow a
few fundamental rules during cooking and when prepar-
ing food.
•Use pans with a flat bottom so they adhere fully to the
heating zone.
•Always use pans whose diameter covers the cooking
zone fully so that all the available heat can be used.
•Make sure the pan base is always clean and dry, to
guarantee good contact and long life for the cooking
zones and pans alike.
•Avoid using pans used normally on gas burners. The
concentration of heat on gas burners can warp the
bottomof thepan, consequentlyyouwouldneverobtain
the desired result when using the pan on the glass
ceramic hob.
•Never leave a cooking zone on without a pan on it as
themaximumheatlevelwouldbe reached very quickly,
which could damage the heating elements.
•The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and
mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a
shock caused by a sharp object. In this case, unplug
theappliance immediately andcontactanauthorised
after-sales service centre to have it repaired.
Always keepyourhob clean.Beforeproceedingwith main-
tenance operations, check that all the cooking zones are
turned off and have cooled down completely.
Stainless steel frame (only on some models)
Stainless steel can stain as an effect of enduring contact
with limescale in water or as an effect of highly aggres-
sive detergents (containing phosphorus).We recommend
you rinse and dry it thoroughly after maintenance. It is
preferable to remove any water spills immediately.

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