Elba INDUCTION BUILT-IN COOKTOP Installation and operating instructions

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Instructions for the use - Installation advices

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preference
to our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations reported
below are for your own safety and that of others. They
will also provide a means by which to make full use of the
features offered by your appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful
in future, either to yourself or to others in the event that
doubts should arise relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it
has explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking
foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered
as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of damage caused by improper, incorrect or
illogical use of the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed and manufactured
solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is
not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore
should not be used in a commercial environment.
The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used
within a non domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial,
commercial or communal environment.
Read the instructions carefully before installing and using
the appliance.
• After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not
damaged.
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a
professionally qualied technician.
• Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing
straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children,
as these may cause serious injuries.
• Some appliances are supplied with a protective lm on steel and
aluminium parts. This lm must be removed before using the
appliance.
• IMPORTANT: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is
recommended when handling or cleaning this appliance.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance
as this may become dangerous to use. The manufacturer declines all
responsibility for any inconvenience resulting from the inobservance
of this condition.
• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance
without having previously disconnected it from the electric power
supply.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the
appliance thus make it unsafe.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet).

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• Do not use the appliance whilst in barefoot.
• If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to
substitute another model), before disposing of it, it is recommended
that it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to
health and environmental protection regulations, ensuring in particular
that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in
relation to children who could play with unused appliances.
• The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of
them in accordance with the regulations in force in your country. If the
appliance is to be scrapped, remove the power cord.
• After use, ensure that the controls are in the off position.
• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• 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.
• The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage
to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
• WARNING: During use the appliance and its accessible parts become
hot; they remain hot for some time after use.
– Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements on the hob.
– To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.
• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the
proximity of the cooktop cannot come into contact with the hob.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in re. NEVER try to extinguish a re with
water, but switch off the appliance and then cover ame e.g. with a
lid or a re blanket.
• WARNING: Danger of re: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
• Do not place or leave empty pans on the glass ceramic hob.
• Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic hob.
• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don’t use the hob as a
work surface.

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• WARNING: If the hob is cracked or otherwise damaged by falling
objects etc., disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply
to avoid the possibility of electric shock and call Customer Service.
• WARNING: When correctly installed, your product meets all safety
requirements laid down for this type of product category. However
special care should be taken around the underneath of the appliance
as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and may
contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• INDUCTION HOBS:
– Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
– Do not use metallic kitchen utensils (e.g. ladles). It is preferable to
use plastic or wood kitchen utensils.
– Please use pans of recommended size (see minimum pan
diameter recommended). It is not advisable to use pans smaller
than the cooking zone. The pans have to be placed in the centre
of the cooking zone.
– Do not use defective pans or pans with a curved bottom.
– Please use suitable pans marked for induction cooking.
– Please keep your distance from the electromagnetic elds by
standing 5-10 cm from the cooking zones. When possible use the
rear cooking zones.
– Magnetic objects (e.g. credit cards, oppy disks, memory cards)
and electronic instruments (e.g. computers) should not be placed
near the induction hob.
– The heating of magnetic tins is forbidden! Close tins may explode
by exceeding pressure while heating. There is a burning risk with
open tins as well, because the integrated temperature protection
can’t work well.
– IMPORTANT WARNING: The induction hob complies with
European Standards for domestic cooking appliances. Therefore
it should not interfere with other electronic units. Persons with
cardiac pacemakers or any other electrical implants must check
with their doctor if they can use an induction cooking system (and
check any possible interferences with the implants).

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FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA
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Fig. 1.1
1. Induction cooking zone Ø 160 mm Normal Power: 1200 W
Booster Power: 1400 W
2. Induction cooking zone Ø 200 mm Normal Power: 2300 W
Booster Power: 3000 W
3. Touch controls
Note: The Nominal and Booster Power may change depending on the size and material of
the pan set on the cooking zone.
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TOUCH CONTROLS
1. ON/OFF key
2. Rear cooking zone display
3. Front cooking zone display
4. Front cooking zone selector key
5. Rear cooking zone selector key
6. Automatic cooking (timer) display
7. Increasing key (power or timer)
8. Decreasing key (power or timer)
Notes:
• Each selection (by touching one of the keys) is indicated by an acoustic signal (beep).
• The touch control area is switched off automatically (and a warning beep sounds):
– if one or more keys are touched for more than 10 seconds;
Attention: Detach the appliance from the mains if the ceramic glass is cracked and
contact the After-Sales Service. Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and
lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
Fig. 1.2

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= Cooking zone Off (not activated)
= Cooking zone On (activated but not operating).
If all the zones are in zero setting, the touch control system switches off
automatically (touch controls Off) after about 10 seconds.
÷ = Power levels
= “Booster” function
= Remaining heat indicator
= Pan detection indicator
= Child Lock safety
Note: Each lit gure (excluding the “Automatic cooking timer” display) refers to the relevant
cooking zone.
The ceramic hob is tted with induction cooking zones.
These zones, shown by painted disks on the ceramic
surface, are controlled by a touch control system.
In the front central area of the hob, the displays of the
touch control system indicate:
INDUCTION COOKING SYSTEM
When your induction hob is switched On and a cooking zone has been selected, the
electronic circuits produce induced currents that instantaneously heat the bottom of the
pan which then transfers this heat to the food. Cooking takes place with hardly any energy
loss between the induction hob and the food.
Your induction hob operates only if a correct pan with the right features is placed on a
cooking zone. Please refer to COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING.
If the pan detection symbol appears on the display, your pan is not suitable and your
induction hob will not operate. After 10 minutes without detecting any pan, the cooking
zone switches Off automatically.
USE OF INDUCTION HOB
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REMAINING HEAT INDICATORS
When the temperature of a cooking zone is still hot, the relevant remaining heat
indicator lights up on the display to alert you of the hot surface.
Avoid touching the hob surface over the cooking area. Please pay special attention to
children.
When the is lit on the display, it is still possible to start cooking again; just operate the
cooking zone as indicated in the chapter
POWER IGNITION AND ADJUSTMENT OF A
COOKING ZONE .
COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING
The induction cooking system OPERATES ONLY if using correct cookware suitable for
induction cooking.
The bottom of the pan has to be ferromagnetic to generate the electromagnetic eld
necessary for the heating process (meaning a magnet has to stick to the bottom of the
pan).
Pans made from the following materials are not suitable:
• glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, stoneware;
• pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without magnetic bottom.
To check if a pan is suitable or not:
• test the bottom of the pan with a magnet: if the magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
• if a magnet is not available pour a small amount of water inside the pan and place the
pan on a cooking zone. Switch on the cooking zone: if the symbol (pan detection)
appears on the cooking zone display (instead of the power level), the pan is not
suitable.
Important note: the cooking zones will not operate if the pan diameter is too small (
pan detection symbol will appear on the cooking zone display). To correctly use the cooking
zones follow the indications given in the following table.
Induction cooking zone Minimum pan diameter recommended
(referred to the bottom of the pan)
Cooking zone Ø 160 mm 110 mm
Cooking zone Ø 200 mm 145 mm
Pay attention: The pan shall always be centred over the middle of the cooking zone. It
is possible to use oversized pans but the bottom of the pan cannot touch other cooking
zones.
Always use pans with thick, completely at bottom.
Do not use pans with concave or convex bottom; these could cause overheating of the
cooking zone.
Note: Some types of pans could cause noise when used on an induction cooking zone.
The noise does not mean any failure on the appliance and does not inuence the cooking
operation.

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HOW TO SWITCH ON/OFF THE COOKTOP
Switching ON
Touch the key until the touch control
system is lit (g. 2.2). The displays of the
cooking zones read “ 0”.
Notes:
• If the safety Child Lock protection
is active, the cooktop can be used
only after having deactivated this
protection (see chapter CHILD LOCK
SAFETY).
• Auto switch-Off: If a cooking zone is
not turned On within 15 seconds, the
cooktop will automatically switch off.
Switching OFF
The cooktop may be switched Off at any time by pressing the key .
If any cooking zones are turned On, they will be turned Off.
POWER IGNITION AND
ADJUSTMENT OF A COOKING
ZONE
To turn On a cooking zone the cooktop
must be switched On (see section “HOW
TO SWITCH ON/OFF THE COOKTOP”).
• Select a cooking zone by touching
the relevant key of the cooking zone
to be used (g. 2.3).
• Press the key and keep it
pressed until the desired power level,
ranging between 1and 9is set. As
an alternative, press the key . The
choice starts from level (maximum
level) down to (minimum level).
• To reset the power level press the
key and keep it pressed until
power level zero (0) .
• The cooking zone display shows the
selected level.
• The power level can be modied at
any time.
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4

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BOOSTER FUNCTION
This function allows the cooking zone to operate at the “Booster” maximum power (above
the nominal power) for maximum 5 minutes; it could be used, for example, to rapidly heat
up large amount of water.
– The “Booster” function is always limited to a maximum of 5 minutes.
To activate the “Booster” function:
• Set the power level “ 9” on the selected cooking zone, then just touch the key until
the relevant display shows “ P ” (g. 2.5).
• At the end of the “Booster” program (5 minutes) the cooking zone is automatically set
to the power level “ 9”.
• Note: if a cooking zone is still hot, it is not possible to use the “Booster” function
and “ P” will ash if you try to activate. The cooking zone is automatically set to the
maximum power level (“ 9”).
To deactivate the “Booster” function:
• Set a different power level on the selected cooking zone.
or
• Switch Off the cooktop.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The “Booster” function is not suitable for use with non water based cooking.
• Do not use this function for heating oil (e.g. deep fat frying).
Fig. 2.5

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OPERATION TIME LIMIT OF
THE COOKING ZONES
Each cooking zone is automatically
switched Off after a maximum preset
time if no operation is performed.
The maximum preset time limit
depends on the set power level, as
illustrated in this schedule.
Each operation on the cooking hob by
using the touch controls will reset the
maximum operation time at its initial
value.
POWER LEVEL OF
COOKING ZONES
OPERATION
TIME LIMIT
480 minutes
360 minutes
300 minutes
300 minutes
240 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
5 minutes

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EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING
0Cooking zone not operating
1to 2Melting
Reheating
Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine
Dishes prepared beforehand
2to 3Simmering
Defrosting
Rice, pudding, sugar syrup
Dried vegetables, sh, frozen products
3to 4Steam Vegetables, sh, meat
4to 5Water Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta,
fresh vegetables
6to 7Medium cooking
Simmering
Meat, lever, eggs, sausages
Goulash, roulade, tripe
7to 8Cooking Potatoes, fritters, wafers
9Frying, roasting
Boiling water
Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes
Water
PRapidly heat up large amount of water
COOKING
ZONE
POWER
LEVEL
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 160 mm
(Watt power)
COOKING
ZONE
Ø 200 mm
(Watt power)
36 70
60 120
100 180
140 276
215 420
336 645
500 960
770 1470
1200 2300
1400 3000

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Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.7
Fig. 2.8
Fig. 2.9
PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC
SWITCHING OFF OF A COOKING
ZONE
This function permits to set a timer from “ 1”
to “ 99 ” minutes for automatic turning Off the
cooking zone/s.
With the cooktop switched On:
• Select the cooking zone and set the
desired power level.
• Within 8 seconds, touch the timer keys
and (the led indicating the
programmed zone starts blinking) and
set the timer:
By pressing the key the initial value
is “ 0 ” .
By pressing the key the initial value
is “ 30 ”.
• The time can be changed at any time
following the same procedure here
above indicated (selecting previously the
cooking zone).
• To program another cooking zone,
repeat as described above.
 NOTE: The led indicating the cooking
zone closest to the end of the program, is
blinking. In the case of one programmed
zone only, the led is blinking.
Now the program for automatic switching Off
is complete.
At the end of the countdown the cooking
zone will switch Off automatically, an acoustic
signal (beep) will sound (for 2 minute only),
“ 00 ” will ash on the timer display and the
led next to the heater display will blink.
The program for automatic switch Off can be
cancelled at any time:
• by resetting the timer to “ 00 ”).
• by pressing the and keys at the
same time.
• IMPORTANT: Remember to switch Off the
zone manually.

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Fig. 2.10
CHILD LOCK SAFETY
When not using the induction hob, set the Child Lock safety to prevent children from accidentally
switching On the cooking zones.
• Ensure all cooking zones are switched Off.
• If the cooktop is switched off, touch the
key until the touch control system is lit.
• Simultaneously touch the front cooking zone selector key and the key ;then touch again
the same cooking zone selector key until
“ L” lights up.
• To deactivate the Child Lock, touch simultaneously the front cooking zone selector key and
the key ; then touch again the key until
“ 0” lights up on the displays of the cooking
zones.
Temporary deactivation of the Child Lock
• If the cooktop is switched off, touch the
key until the touch control system is lit.
• Touch simultaneously the front cooking zone selector key and the key .
Then, the product can be used until the touch control system is on; this means that the
Child Lock is automatically reactivated when switching off the appliance.

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MAXIMUM USABLE POWER FOR THE COOKING ZONES
The power board manages a maximum total power of 3700 W.
Should the cooking zones require more than 3700 W, the last selected power level has
priority and the power of the other cooking zone is automatically reduced to the remaining
power available.
If this occurs, the cooking zone will display a ashing gure for about 3 seconds before
automatically displaying the new power level.
This means for example that:
• When setting a “Booster” programme for the second zone, the setting for the other
zone could be reduced to the remaining power available.
• When setting a “Booster” programme for a zone and then another setting on the
second zone, if the total power exceed 3700 W the “Booster” programme is deleted
and the power reduced to the maximum power available.
THERMAL PROTECTIONS
The induction hob is tted with safety devices to protect the electronic system and to protect
each cooking zone from overheating.
In case of overheating, one of the following automatic functions could be started by the
electronic system:
• “Booster” program deleted and power reduced.
• One or more cooking zone switched Off.
• Cooling fan motor of the induction unit switched On.

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Error code Example What to do
Erxx
or Ex (not E2 or
EH)
or
display
not operative
1. Switch Off the cooktop and disconnect
it from the mains.
2. Wait for about 1 minute, then
reconnect the cooktop and turn on
the cooking zones.
3. Wait for about 1 minute and if the
error message does not appear again
the cooking zones can be used.
4. If the error message does not
disappear repeat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues do not use
the induction hob and contact your
Authorised Service Centre.
E2
or
EH
Eand 2or Eand Halternating for one or
more cooking zones.
This indicates an overheating of the
cooking zone/s.
1. Switch Off the cooking zone/s and
leave to cool.
2. If the problem continues do not use
the induction hob and contact your
Authorised Service Centre.
E6
or
display
not operative
The cooktop has been incorrectly
connected.
The appliance shall be connected to the
appropriate power supply by a qualied
technician.
ERROR CODES ON THE DISPLAYS OF THE COOKING ZONES

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ADVICE FOR SAFE USE OF THE HOB
• Before switching on make sure that
you have the correct cooking zone for
the hotplate chosen. It is advisable
to put the pan on the hotplate before
switching on and to take it away after
switching off.
• Use cookware with at and even
bottoms. Uneven bottoms can scratch
the glass ceramic surfaces. Be careful
that the bottom is clean and dry.
• Do not leave wet or damp lids on the
hob.
• The glass-ceramic surface and pans
must be clean. Carefully eliminate any
food remains (especially containing
sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a
cleansing agent.
• Make sure that the handles of
cookware do not stick out over the
edge of the hob, to avoid them being
knocked over by accident. This also
makesitmoredifcult forchildren
to reach the cooking vessels.
• Do not lean over the cooking zones
when they are switched on.
• Do not drop heavy or sharp objects
on the glass ceramic cooktop. If the
surface is broken or damaged
disconnect the cooktop from the
electrical power supply and contact
the after-sales service.
• Do not put aluminium foil or plastic
objects on the cooking zones when
they are hot.
• Follow the cleaning instructions
carefully.
DO NOT USE PANS WITH ROUGH
CIRCULAR MACHINED BASE.
Fig. 2.11
Fig. 2.12

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GENERAL ADVICE
• Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off
and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
• It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold.
• Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces.
• Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
• Important: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when
handling or cleaning of this appliance.
• Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects.
WARNING!
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the
underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched
and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
• 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 must 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 difcult 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 proper scraper to avoid
any permanent damage to the surface
of the hob.
• Do not put articles on the hob which can
melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar,
sugar syrup mixtures etc.
• Avoid using a knife or other sharp utensil
as these may damage the ceramic
surface.
• Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
permanently.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Fig. 3.1