Elba 345-004 Technical manual

Instructions for the use - Installation advices
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
TOUCH CONTROL
INDUCTION COOKING HOBS
Before operating this cooking hob,
please read these instructions carefully
Cod. 1104107-ß2

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preferen-
ce 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 fea-
tures 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 fo-
odstuffs. 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 illo-
gical use of the appliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappro-
priate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered
to obtain signicant savings in 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.
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
This cooking hob has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
• Safety requirements of the EU Directive “Low voltage” 2006/95/EC;
• Safety requirements of the EU Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC;
• Requirements of the EU Directive 93/68/EEC.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
• After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not
use the appliance and contact your supplier or a qualied engineer.
• Remove all packaging and do not leave the packing material (plastic bags, polystyre-
ne, bands etc) in easy reach of children as they may cause serious injury. The packa-
ging materials are recyclable.
• The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connections made by a quali-
ed engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical properties of the appliance, as it may become
dangerous to use.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance without rst disconnecting the appliance
from the electrical supply.
• During and after use of the hob, certain parts will become hot. Do not touch hot parts.
• After use always ensure that the controls are in the OFF position.
• Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
• Keep children away from the hob during use.
• Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance,
should have a responsible person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should
be satised that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their
surroundings.
• 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 underne-
ath 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.
• Fire Risk! Do not leave inammable materials on the Hob top.
• Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity cannot
come in to contact with the Hob top.
• 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.
• Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made inope-
rative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless.
• Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. The applian-
ce is NOT suitable for use within a semi-commercial, commercial or communal envi-
ronment.
• If the supply cord (not supplied with the appliance) is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.

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• Do not place or leave empty pans on the glass ceramic hob.
• 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 zone.
• Magnetic objects (e.g. credit cards, oppy disks, memory cards) and electronic instru-
ments (e.g. computers) should not be placed near the induction hob.
• IMPORTANT WARNING: The induction hob complies with the applicable Stan-
dards 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 sy-
stem (and check any possible interferences with the implants).
• Attention: Detach the appliance from the mains if the ceramic glass is cracked
and contact the After-Sales Service.

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FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA
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Electrical insulation Class I
COOKING ZONES
1. Induction cooking zone Ø 145 mm - 1200 W (1600 W with Booster function)
2. Induction cooking zone Ø 210 mm - 1500 W (2000 W with Booster function)
TOUCH-CONTROL DESCRIPTION
3. Front left zone keys (increasing and decreasing power)
4. Rear left zone keys (increasing and decreasing power)
5. Rear right zone keys (increasing and decreasing power)
6. Front right zone keys (increasing and decreasing power)
7. ON/OFF key
8. Automatic cooking timer keys
9. Child lock selection

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USE OF INDUCTION HOB
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Notes:
• Each selection (by pressing one of the keys) is
indicated by an acoustic signal (beep).
• User interface initial calibration: this feature is for
the keyboard calibration, to adapt the sensibility
of the keys to the nal mechanical, environmental
and user conditions. Any time the cooktop is con-
nected to the electrical supply or after a power
failure (that generates a reset in the user interfa-
ce), the rst time the Key-Lock is touched the
sensibility of the keyboard is readjusted.
 The rst touch of the Key-Lock must be done
in certain condition: do not use gloves, use a cle-
ar nger.
It is also important to consider that the calibration
process requires a low level of ambient light in
the area of the touch keys. If the environmental
light conditions are excessive (e.g. halogen hood
light/s on), the user interface calibration is su-
spended and the cooking zones displays show
“F” and “L” alternating - error message “FL”) until
the correct light conditions will be recovered.
In this case the direct environmental light/s must
be switched off before calibrating the cooktop;
then, after completing the process, the light/s can
be switched on again.
• The touch control is switched off automatically
(and a warning beep sounds every 10 seconds):
– if one or more keys are touched for more
than 10 seconds;
– if an object is positioned on the touch control
area;
– in the case of spillage of liquids on the con-
trol keys.
• When the touch control reaches an ambient tem-
perature above a preset temperature the heating
elements are automatically switched off (the di-
splays show “ F” and “ ” alternating - error mes-
sage “F”). In this case let the cooktop cool down
before using again.

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THERMAL PROTECTION
The induction cooktop is tted with safety
devices to protect the electronic system
and each cooking zone from overheating.
OVERHEATING OF COOKING ZONE
• Cooking zone OFF: the cooking zone
display shows “ H” and “ C ” alternating
or just “ C” blinking.
• Cooking zone ON: the cooking zone
display alternates between set power
level and “ C”.
No power is delivered to the cooking
zone.
Let the cooking zone cool down be-
fore using.
OVERHEATING OF INDUCTION
GENERATOR
• Cooking zone OFF: the cooking zone
display shows “ H” and “ ” alternating
or just “ ” blinking.
• Cooking zone ON: the cooking zone
display alternates between set power
level and “ ”.
No power is delivered to the cooking
zone.
Let the cooking zone cool down be-
fore using.

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The ceramic cooktop is tted with induction cooking zones.
These zones, shown by painted disks on the ceramic surface, are controlled by a touch
control system.
INDUCTION COOKING SYSTEM
When your induction hob is switched on and a cooking zone has been selected, the elec-
tronic 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 coo-
king zone. Please refer to “COOKWARE FOR INDUCTION COOKING”.
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 ne-
cessary 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 cooking zone display shows
alternately the set power level and “ ”, the pan is not suitable (then after 1 minute, the
power level automatically returns to “ 0”).
Important note: the cooking zones will not operate if the pan diameter is too small. 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 145 mm 90 mm
Cooking zone Ø 210 mm 130 mm
Pay attention: The pan shall always be centred over the middle of the cooking zone. It is
possible to use oversized pans but its bottom shall not touch the other cooking zone.
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 TURN THE TOUCH
CONTROL ON AND OFF
Switching ON
Press the key and keep it pressed until
the touch control is lighted.
The displays of the cooking zones read “
0”.
Notes:
• If the safety key-lock protection is ac-
tive, the touch control can be turned
ON only after having deactivated this
protection.
• Auto switch-off: If a cooking zone is
not turned ON within 10 seconds, the
touch control will automatically switch
off.
Switching OFF
The touch control may be switched OFF at
any time by pressing the key .
If any cooking zones are turned ON, they
will be turned OFF.

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OR
Cooking zone
power level
Ø 145 mm
Watt power
Ø 210 mm
Watt power
75 W 100 W
150 W 200 W
300 W 300 W
400 W 500 W
500 W 700 W
600 W 900 W
800 W 1100 W
1000 W 1300 W
1200 W 1500 W
POWER IGNITION AND
ADJUSTMENT OF A COOKING
ZONE
To turn ON a cooking zone the touch
control must be switched ON (see sec-
tion “HOW TO TURN THE TOUCH
CONTROL ON AND OFF”).
Press the key and keep it pressed
until the desired power level, ranging
between “ 1 ” and “ 9 ” is set.
As an alternative, press the key .
The choice starts from level “ 9 ” (ma-
ximum level) down to “ 1 ” (minimum
level).
To reset the power level press the key
and keep it pressed until power le-
vel zero ( 0) or alternatively press the
keys and at the same time.
AFTERHEAT IN COOKING
ZONE/S
When switching off a cooking zone (po-
wer level “ 0”), if the temperature of
the zone is too warm to be touched the
display will show alternately “ H” and
“ 0”.
Whenever the touch control is switched
off, the residual heat is shown by a sta-
tic “ H”.
Avoid touching the hob surface over
the cooking area. Please pay special
attention to children.
It is still possible to start cooking again;
just set the required power level.
“ H” is turned OFF when the cooking
zone temperature drops below a preset
temperature.

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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
10 minutes; it could be used, for example,
to rapidly heat up large amount of water.
To activate the Booster function, the touch
control must be switched ON (see section
“How to Turn the Touch Control ON and
OFF”).
Set the power level “ 9 ” on the selected
cooking zone, then just touch the key
until the display shows “ P”.
At the end of the Booster program (10 mi-
nutes) the cooking zone is automatically
set to the power level “ 9”.
With the zone at the Booster level:
• if touching the key - an error beep
sounds but none change is performed;
• if touching the key - a beep sounds,
the heat up program is cancelled and
the power level set to “ 9”.

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SAFETY KEY-LOCK TO PROTECT
CHILDREN
This function locks the touch-control keys
against unwanted activation.
To activate the key-lock press the key ;
the indicator light above the key symbol will
light up for a few seconds. Then, if pres-
sing any function key, the light above the
key-lock symbol will light up again for a few
seconds to indicate that the safety key-lock
is active.
• Cooking zone/s operating (power level
already set): with the key-lock protec-
tion active it is only possible to switch
off the cooktop.
• Cooktop off: with the key-lock protec-
tion active it is not possible to use the
cooktop. To use the cooktop deactiva-
te this protection.
To deactivate the key-lock protection just
press the key .

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PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATIC
SWITCHING OFF OF ONE COOKING
ZONE
This function permits to set a timer from “ 1 ”
to “ 99 ” minutes for automatic turning OFF
of one cooking zone only.
Note: It is not possible to set this program
for all the cooking zones.
With the touch control switched ON:
• Press the timer keys or ; a beep
sounds and the timer display shows
“ 00 ”. The displays of the cooking zo-
nes show “ ” (timer).
• Within 10 seconds, select the cooking
zone to be programmed by using the
cooking zone keys or ; a beep
sounds and the led next to the heater
display start blinking.
• Set the disired power level by using
the cooking zone keys or ; the
led next to the heater display is stably
lit (not blinking).
• Within 10 seconds, set the timer by
using the timer keys or to in-
crease or reduce the value (when tou-
ching the keys, the led next to the he-
ater display is blinking). If the selected
time is “ 00 ”, the timer is switched off
automatically after 10 seconds.
• The countdown starts 10 seconds af-
ter the last selection. The time can be
changed at any time by using the timer
keys; the countdown stops and then
the timer changes the stop time.
Now the program for automatic switching
off is complete.
At the end of the countdown the cooking
zone will switch off automatically, an acou-
stic signal (beep) will sound (for one minute
only), “ 00 ” will ash on the timer display
and the led next to the heater display will
blink.
Press any button of the touch control to re-
set the timer.
Note: The program for automatic switch off
can be cancelled at any time by resetting
the timer to “ 00 ”). OR
OR
OR

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OPERATION TIME LIMIT OF COO-
KING 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 keys , will reset the maxi-
mum operation time at its initial value.
Power level of
Cooking zones
Operation
time limit
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
3 hours

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MAXIMUM POWER MANAGEMENT
The cooktop maximum power limit (7200 W) can be reduced to 2800 W, 3500 W, or 6000 W.
To change the maximum power limit :
• Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply.
• With the safety key-lock protection deactivated and all the cooking zones off, press at
the same time the and keys controlling the front cooking zones.
• Touch the or key of a cooking zone for selecting a new maximum power limit.
Then, to set the new maximum power limit (shown on the displays of the front cooking
zones) press at the same time the and keys controlling the front cooking zones.
If this is not done within 60 seconds, the system resets automatically and the new
power limit is not set.
POWER MANAGEMENT WHEN USING THE COOKTOP
When using the cooking zones if the total power set on the zones is greater than the ma-
ximum power limit , an acoustic signal (beep) sounds and the last set zone shows “ ” for
3 seconds; then the power of that zone is automatically reduced within the allowed limit.
• A beep sounds and the timer display shows “ ”: the current set maximum power limit
can be read on the displays of the front cooking zones (e.g. front left zone = “ 7” and
front right zone = “ 2” : maximum power limit = 7200 W).

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ERROR CODE ON THE DISPLAY/S
If an error message appears on the
display/s (the display/s show/s “ F” and
another character alternating - e.g. “ F” and
“ A”, “ F” and “ 0”, .....) :
1. Disconnect the cooktop from the
mains.
2. Reconnect the cooktop and turn it on.
3. Wait for about two minutes and if the
problem does not appear the cooktop
can be used.
4. If the problem does not disappear re-
peat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues, disconnect
the cooktop from the mains and con-
tact your Authorised Service Centre.
Important: In the case of error message
“ F” and “ L”, “ F” and “ C” or “ F” and “ ”
see notes at pages 6, 7.
DISPLAY/S OFF OR NOT COR-
RECTLY OPERATING
If a display or the displays are only par-
tially lit or not lit.
1. Switch off the cooktop and disconnect
it from the mains.
2. Reconnect the cooktop and turn it on.
3. Wait for about two minutes and if the
problem does not appear the cooktop
can be used.
4. If the problem does not disappear re-
peat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues, disconnect
the cooktop from the mains and con-
tact your Authorised Service Centre.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Fig. 3.1
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
Before you begin cleaning, disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply.
• 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 pos-
sible.
• 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 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 perma-
nently.
Do not scratch the cooktop with cut-
ting or sharp objects.
Do not use the glass ceramic surface
as a work surface.
Do not use a steam cleaner because
the moisture can get into the appliance
thus make it unsafe.

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Advice for
the installer
INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT :
• This appliance shall only be serviced by authorized personnel.
• This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person according to the
current local regulations and in observation of the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may
cause personal injury of damage.
• Always disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply before carrying out any
maintenance operations or repairs.
WARNING !
• We would point out that the adhesive which bonds the plastic laminate to the furniture
must withstand temperatures not less than 150 °C to avoid delamination.
• The appliance must be housed in heat resistant units.
• The walls of the units must be capable of resisting temperatures of 75 °C above room
temperature.
490 50
(1)
560
580
510
A
A57 mm
from the top of
countertop to
bottom of cooktop
Fig. 4.1
(1): at least 50 mm between the back
side of the cut-out and the back
of the countertop.

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This cooktop can be built into a wor-
king surface 30 to 50 mm thick and
600 mm deep.
In order to install the ceramic hob into
the kitchen xture, a hole with the di-
mensions shown in gure 4.1 has to
be made, keeping in consideration
the following:
• The cooktop shall not be instal-
led directly above a dishwasher,
fridge, freezer, washing machine
or clothes dryer, as the humidity
may damage the cooktop elec-
tronics.
• If the cooktop is installed above
an oven, the oven shall be pro-
vided with cooling fan. The two
appliances should be connected
to the electrical supply with inde-
pendent connections.
• IMPORTANT WARNING! This
cooktop requires adequate
supply of fresh, cool air to ful-
ly function. The base of the co-
oktop must have direct unrestricted ventilation to the room where the cooktop is
installed. Follow the requirements of gure 4.3a or 4.3b.
• There must be a distance of at least 650 mm between the hob and any wall cupboard
or extractor hood positioned immediately above (see g. 4.2).
• The coatings of the walls of the unit or appliances near the cooktop must be heat
resistant.
• Do not install the appliance near inammable materials (eg. curtains).
min 5 mm
min 30 mm
min 20 mm
min 5 mm
min 30 mm
min 20 mm
Minimum clearances and
ventilation requirements
(oven installed below)
Minimum clearances and ventilation
requirements (cupboard space below)
IMPORTANT: a drawer is not
admitted below the cooktop
Oven with
cooling fan
Fig. 4.3a Fig. 4.3b
650 mm
500 mm
450 mm
Fig. 4.2
60 mm minimum
between the side of the
cut-out and the side wall

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FASTENING THE COOKTOP
Each cooktop is supplied with a set of tabs and screws to fasten it on units with a working
surface from 3 to 5 cm deep.
The kit includes 4 tabs “A” and 4 self-threading screws “B” (gs. 4.4, 4.4a, 4.4b).
• Cut the unit.
• Spread the sealing material “C” out along the xture hole, making sure that the jun-
ctions overlap at the corners.
• Turn the hob upside down and rest the glass side on a cloth.
• Remove the no.4 screws “D” already tted on the product; then put tabs “A” into the
mountings by using the screws “B” (only tighten screws a few turns).
 Make sure that the tabs are mounted correctly as shown in the gure 4.4a or 4.4b
(depending on the thickness of the cooktop surface).
• Put the cooktop into the hole cut into the unit and position it correctly.
• Put tabs “A” into place. Tighten screws “B” until the cooktop is completely secured.
• Using a sharp tool cut off the part of gasket “C” which protrudes from the cooktop. Take
care not to damage the workbench.
30 mm min50 mm max
40 mm
A
A
C
C
B
B
D
D
D
D
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.4a
Fig. 4.4b
Front side
Rear side
Cooktop surface
30 mm thick
Cooktop surface
40 to 50 mm thick