DeLonghi CR 265 ST Operation instructions

CR 265 ST
ceramic hob
Users Operating Instructions
Before operating this hob,
please read these instructions carefully

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TIPS FOR THE USER
✓ During and immediately after use some parts of the hob can reach very high
temperatures. Do not touch them.
✓ Keep children away when the hob is in use.
✓ After using the hob make sure that the knobs are turned off.
Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our appliances which has been carefully designed and
built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirement.
We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how
to operate the appliances.
Please keep the booklet handy. You may wish to refer to it at a later date.
De Longhi

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WARNINGS FOR THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
When using any electrical appliance some important rules must always be followed.
In particular:
✓ do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet
✓ do not use the appliance with bare feet
✓ this appliance should only be used by responsible adults.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND TIPS
✓ When unpacking the appliance make sure that it is not damaged. If you have any
doubts, do not use the appliance but consult your supplier or an engineer.
✓ The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, nails, bands etc.) must
not be left within easy reach of children, because they are a possible source of dan-
ger.
✓ The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol .
✓ Do not try to alter the technical properties of the appliance, because this could be
dangerous.
✓ The manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for damage caused by
improper, incorrect or irresponsible use of the appliance.
✓ Before disposing of any unwanted appliances it is recommended that all potentially
hazardous parts be made harmless.
✓ The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connections made by a
qualified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following the
manufacturer's instructions.
CE Declaration of conformity
✓ This hob is intended to come into contact with food products and conforms with
European Directive 89/109/EEC.
✓ This hob has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance. Any other use (e.g.
heating rooms) should be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous.
✓ This hob has been designed, constructed and put on to the market in conformity
with:
- Safety requirements of the "Low Voltage" Directive 73/23/EEC;
- Protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive 89/336/EEC;
- Requirements of Directive 93/68/EEC.

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3 circuits cooking zone Ø 145 - 1200 W 2
3 circuits cooking zone Ø 180 - 1700 W 1
3 circuits cooking zone Ø 195 - 1900 W 1
“ON” indicator light 1
Cooking zone and residual heat indicator 4
Voltage 230 V~ 50 Hz
Maximum absorbed power 6,0 kW
Technical Data
General Dimensions
Width 575 mm
Depth 505 mm
Depth Below Mounting Surface 52 mm
Cut-out Dimensions
Width 560 mm
Depth 490 mm
DIMENSIONS

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✓ Minimum distance of hob to back wall 50 mm.
✓ Minimum distance of hob from any vertical surface either side of the hob 50 mm.
✓ Minimum height of a cabinet directly above hob if not fitting a hood 900 mm.
✓ Minimum of 650 mm from the hob to a cooker hood.
✓ Do not fit above refrigeration products.
This appliance has type “Y” overheating surrounding surfaces protection and must be kept
no less than 50 mm away from any side wall which exceeds the height of the cooktop.
50 mm min
500 mm
450 mm
650 mm
50 mm min
Fitting your hob
Figure 1

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2. Apply the adhesive seal around the edge of the hob ensuring that the ends do not
over lap or leave a space. (Fig. 3).
Adhesive
side
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR HOB
1. The hob requires a space in the kitchen work surface as shown in the diagram
(Fig. 2) below:
575
505
560
490 50
52
Figure 2
Figure 3

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NOTE: A partition should be fitted a minimum of 4 cm below the base of the hob if
the cupboard is to be used for storage. Never place perishable foods in the cupboard
below the hob.
3. Place the hob in the work top cut out and secure it in position by using the brackets
as indicated in Fig. 4 - (3 cm work top) or Fig. 5 - (4 cm work top).
3 cm
4 cm
min
4 cm
4 cm
min
Figure 4 Figure 5

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Electric Supply Requirements
WARNING!
This appliance must be earthed.
Your hob must be installed by a quali-
fied electrician in line with all electrical
and installation requirements published
by the Institute of Electrical Engineers.
To connect the mains cable to the hob
it is necessary to carry out the following
operations:
✓ Unscrew the shield “A” at the bottom
of the hob.
✓ Ensure the links "C" (fig 6) are fitted
into the mains terminal board "B" (fig
6) as shown in (fig 7).
✓ Insert the mains cable type 3x4mm2
through the hole of the shield "A"
✓ Connect the wires to terminal board
“B” according to the diagram in fig. 7
and the earth wire to clamp “D”.
✓ Secure the mains cable with cable
clamp “E”.
✓ Refit the shield “A”.
A double pole switch must be provided
no further than 2 metres from the appli-
ance to the electrical supply.
All supply current and earth conductors
must be able to withstand an ambient
temperature of 75°C.
The appliance must be connected using
3x4 mm
2
cable (not supplied).
NOTE: This appliance is intended to be
permanently connected to fixed wiring.
If you are using the hob for the first time,
or after a period of disuse, you should set
the controls to position 1 for approximate-
ly 30 seconds, to dry out any humidity.
EC
A
B
D
Connection of cables inside the hob
PE
12345
NL
Figure 6 Figure 7
IMPORTANT:
This appliance requires a 30 amp supply.

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The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical
direction, from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans sat
on it.
The heat does not spread in the horizontal direction, so that the glass stays “cool”
only a few centimeters from the cooking plate.
This model features 4 cooking zones.
The cooking zones are controlled by 7-position switches (0 - 6).
The heat power can be increased by steps from “0” (off) to “6” (max).
How Your Hob Operates
Figure 8

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The temperature control knobs located on the right hand side of the hob.
These knobs are wired as follows (Fig. 9):
1 Rear right cooking zone
2 Rear left cooking zone
3 Front left cooking zone
4 Front right cooking zone
The hob is provided with a signal lamp (5) which lights up when the hob is switched
on.
The hob also features 4 warning lamps (6) which are wired to the corresponding cook-
ing zone. They warn of any remaining heat from a cooking zone and switch off when
the temperature of the relevant cooking zone falls below 60 C°.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 9

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Use of Ceramic Hob
12
3
4
5
6
0
Before you switch the hob on make
sure that it is clean.
To switch a cooking zone on you must
turn the relevant control knob anticlock-
wise.
When the hob is on, the signal lamp “5”
of fig. 6 is lit-up.
When the temperature of a cooking
zone is over 60°C, the relevant warning
lamp “6” of fig. 9 is also lit-up to warn of
heat on the surface of the hob.
This lamp also stays on after the cooking
zone has been switched off to show
that the hob surface is still hot.
This residual heat lasts for a rather long
time after the cooking zone has been
switched off.
During this spell of time you should
avoid touching the hob surface
over the cooking plate; please pay
special attention to children.
The lamp will switch off automatically as
soon as the surface temperature of the
cooking zone falls below 60°C.
COOKING ZONE
Each cooking zone is controlled sepa-
rately by a 7 position switch and reach-
es working temperature very quickly.
Figure 10 Figure 11

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TYPE OF COOKING
Switched OFF
For melting operations
(butter, chocolate).
To keep food hot and to
heat small quantities of liq-
uid (sauces, eggs).
To heat bigger quantities;
to whip creams and sauces.
(vegetables, fruits, soups).
Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled
meats, spaghetti, soups,
steam cooking of roasts,
stews, potatoes.
For every kind of frying, cut-
lets, uncovered cooking,
i.e.: risotto.
Browning of meats, roasted
potatoes, fried fish,
omelettes, and for boiling
large quantities of water.
Fast frying, grilled steaks,
etc.
0
Position
of knob
1
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
5
6
Heating
Cooking
Roasting-frying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Cooking zone controlled by a 7
position switch
Figure 12
COOKING HINTS:
✓ To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when you
switch the zone on.
After a short time you will set the control knob to the required position.
✓ You should use pots and pans with flat bases.
The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking zone (or be slightly
bigger) to make the most of the energy.
✓ Since the cooking zone stays hot for a certain time after the zone has been switched
off, you can switch it off minutes before the end of cooking.

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1. Never put aluminium foil or plastic
materials on the ceramic surface when
the hob is hot.
2. Make sure that the hob is clean before
you use it.
3. Remember that the zone will remain
hot for approximately half an hour after
the zone has been switched off.
4. Before you switch the hob on, make
sure that you know which knob
controls the required cooking zone.
We advise you to set the pan over the
cooking zone before switching it on.
5. Pan handles should never protrude
over the front of the worktop. This will
ensure that children cannot reach
them.
6. Do not use pans with rough bases as
these may scratch the hob surface.
7. DO NOT use the hob if the glass
surface is broken or cracked in any
way. Please disconnect the appliance
from the mains and contact your
nearest Comet After-Sales Service.
8. Do not lean over the cooking zone
when in use.
9. Follow the cleaning instructions
carefully.
10. Always ensure that the base of your
saucepan is clean and dry before
placing on the hob.
11.Never use the glass surface for
storage.
12. Never cook the food directly on the
glass ceramic cooktop, but in special
pans or containers.
13.
WARNING:
Hobs become very hot with use,
and retain their heat for a long time
after cooking has finished (about 30
minutes).
Children should be supervised at all
times and be prevented from
touching the hot surfaces until such
time as the appliance has cooled.
DISTORTED
PANBASE
WRONG
DISTORTED
PANBASE
WRONG
LEVEL
PANBASE
CORRECT
WRONG
WASTING
POWER
WRONG
WASTING
POWER
CORRECT
COMPLETE USE
OF THE HEAT
Safety Hints
Figure 13

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It is very important that the pans used on the hobs are made of a suitable material and
have the correct base as follows:
✓ The base should be flat and smooth.
Any rough part on the pan base could scratch the hob surface.
✓ Choose pans which are the same size as the cooking zone and with bases that are
as non reflective as possible. eg. dull and dark.
✓ Only pans recommended for use on ceramic hobs should be used.
Pans made of the following materials can cause problems:-
Cast Iron – The base may be rough which will scratch the hob.
Toughened – If the pan becomes too hot, the hob may overheat and reduce cooking
Glass efficiency.
Copper – Can easily distort and will therefore not form a good contact between base
and hob which will result in uneven cooking.
Cookware

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Before you begin cleaning make sure that the hob is switched off.
Remove spillages and other types of incrustations.
Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth.
If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive
or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
All traces of the cleaner have to be removed with a damp cloth.
Dust, fat and liquids from food that has boiled over must be removed as soon as
possible.
If they are allowed to harden they become increasingly difficult to remove.
This is especially true in the case of sugar/syrup mixtures which could
permanently pit the surface of the hob if left to burn on it.
If any of these products has melted on the ceramic surface, you should remove it
immediately (when the surface is still hot) by using a scraper to avoid any permanent
damage to the surface of the hob.
Avoid using any knife or sharp utensil as these may damage the ceramic surface.
Do not use steel wool or an abrasive sponge which could scratch the surface.
Attention: MOST IMPORTANT!
If cleaning the glass ceramic hob using a special tool (i.e. scraper) take extra care to
avoid damage to the seal at the edges of the glass ceramic surface.
Cleaning Your Hob
Figure 14
After Sales Service
If you should require After Sales Service please contact your nearest COMET Service Centre.
For technical information telephone the Comet Customer Help Line 0113 279 3520.

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Descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are given as simply indicative. The manufacturer reserves
the right, considering the characteristics of the models described here, at any time and without notice,
to make eventual necessary modifications for their construction or for commercial needs.