Elba 6E EX 397 I Installation and operating instructions

VITROCERAMIC COOKER
(INDUCTION HOB)
Instructions for the use - Installation advices
Made in Italy
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ELBA QUALITY
MADE IN ITALY

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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 and that the oven door closes correctly.
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.
• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the oven lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the
appliance therefore making it unsafe.

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• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet).
• Do not use the appliance whilst in bare feet
• 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 knobs 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 and inside the oven).
– The door is hot, use the handle.
– To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.
• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the
proximity of the cooker cannot come into contact with the hob or
become entrapped in the oven door.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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 rear or the underneath of
the appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to be
touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause
injury.
• FIRST USE OF THE OVEN - it is advised to follow these
instructions:
– Furnish the interior of the oven as described in the chapter
“CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”.
– Switch on the empty oven on max to eliminate grease from the
heating elements.
– Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, let
the oven cool down and clean the interior of the oven with a
cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent; then dry carefully.
• CAUTION: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Do not line the oven walls or base with aluminium foil. Do not place
baking trays or the drip tray on the base of the oven chamber.
• FIRE RISK! Do not store ammable material in the oven or in the
storage compartment.
• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food
trays from the oven whilst hot.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or
its handle – as this could be a re hazard.

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• Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in
the oven base or tray. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
• Do not stand on the cooker or on the open oven door.
• Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door
to allow steam and hot air to escape before removing the food.
• SAFE FOOD HANDLING: Leave food in the oven for as short a time
as possible before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination
by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take particular care
during warmer weather.
• WARNING: Take care NOT to lift the cooker by the door handle.
• 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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Fig. 1.1
COOKING HOB
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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.
1. Induction cooking zone Ø 145 mm Normal Power: 1200 W
Booster Power: 1600 W
2. Induction cooking zone Ø 210 mm Normal Power: 1500 W
Booster Power: 2000 W
3. Cooking zones display
Note:
The Nominal and Booster Power may change depending on the size and material of the
pan set on the cooking zone.
INDUCTION COOKING HOB
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CONTROL PANEL
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Note:
Your appliance has been tted with a cooling fan to achieve optimum efciency of the
controls and to ensure lower surface temperatures are maintained.
When the oven is operating the cooling fan motor switches ON/OFF depending on temperature.
Depending on cooking temperatures and times, the cooling fan may run on even after
appliance has been switched off. The duration of this time is dependent on previous
cooking temperature and duration.
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
1. Front right cooking zone control knob
2. Rear right cooking zone control knob
3. Rear left cooking zone control knob
4. Front left cooking zone control knob
5. Multifunction oven temperature control knob
6. Multifunction oven function selector control knob
7. Electronic clock/programmer
8. Oven temperature indicator light

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USE OF INDUCTION HOB
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The ceramic hob is tted with induction cooking zones.
These zones, shown by painted disks on the ceramic surface, are controlled by separate
knobs positioned on the control panel.
On the front of the hob, the displays for each cooking zone indicate:
= Cooking zone Off (not activated).
= Cooking zone On (activated but not operating).
If all the zones are in zero setting, the display switches off automatically
(cooking zones Off) after about 10 seconds.
÷ = Power levels.
= “Booster” function.
= Remaining heat indicator
= Pan detection indicator
= Indication that the knob needs to be reset (please refer to following
sections for specic instances).
Note: each lit gure refers to the relevant cooking zone
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/COFFEE POT FOR INDUCTION COOKING”.

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COOKWARE/COFFEE POT FOR INDUCTION COOKING
The induction cooking system OPERATES ONLY if using correct cookware suitable for
induction cooking (normally identied by an induction symbol on the bottom of the cookware/
coffee pot). The use of not suitable cookware may cause damage to the appliance.
The bottom of the pan/coffee pot 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/coffee pot).
Pans/coffee pots 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/coffee pot is suitable or not:
• Test the bottom of the pan/coffee pot 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/coffee pot
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/coffee pot is
not suitable (then after 1 minute, the zone will be switched off automatically and
“” - appears on the display - set the knob to “0”).
Important: Do not use pots/coffee pot adaptors; this could cause an overheating and
possible damage to the appliance.
Important note: the cooking zones will not operate if the pan/coffee pot 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/coffee pot)
Cooking zone Ø 145 mm 90 mm
Cooking zone Ø 210 mm 130 mm
IMPORTANT: Some cookware available on the market is not of good quality or has an
effective ferromagnetic area which is much smaller than the diameter of the pan itself.
Avoid using this cookware because the induction cooktop may not function properly or may
be damaged.
Pay attention: The pan/coffee pot shall always be centred over the middle of the cooking
zone.
Pay attention: If using a grill pan do not select the maximum level for a too long time, the
pan may become deformed due to the excessive heat. Always use pans with thick bottom.
It is possible to use oversized pans/coffee pots but its bottom shall not touch the other
cooking zone.
Always use pans/coffee pots with thick, completely at bottom.
Do not use pans/coffee pots with concave or convex bottom; these could cause overheating
of the cooking zone.
Note: Some types of pans/coffee pots 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
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CONTROL KNOBS
Each cooking zone is adjusted by a
separate control knob positioned on the
control panel and the operation is controlled
by the electronic system.
If a cooking zone is not turned Off the
electronic system automatically switches it
Off after a pre-set time which depends on
the power setting.
1 ÷ 9 POWER LEVEL
Turn the knob clockwise to set the desired
power level between “1” (minimum) and “9”
(maximum).
The power level can be modied at any time
by turning the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to a different setting. Each new selection
made by turning the knob is accompanied by an audible alert “beep” and the cooking zone
display shows the selected level.
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, turn the
knob to “P” (g. 3.2).
At the end of the Booster program (10
minutes) the cooking zone is automatically
turned off, a “beep” sounds and “ ”
appears on the display (indicating that the
cooking zone is not active and that the
knob is not in the off position). Set the knob
to “0” to switch off the cooking zone, then
reset the desired power level.
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)
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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
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
1600 W 2000 W

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OPERATION TIME LIMIT OF
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.
When the cooking zone switches off, an
audible alert will be emitted and “” will
appear on the display (indicating that the
cooking zone is not active and that the
knob is not in the off position). Set the knob
to “0”.
Each operation on the cooking hob by
using the knob will reset the maximum
operation time at its initial value.
Power level of
Cooking zones
Operation
time limit
10 hours
5 hours
5 hours
4 hours
3 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
1 hour
10 minutes
AFTERHEAT IN COOKING ZONE/S
When switching off a cooking zone (power
level “0”), if the temperature of the zone
is too warm to be touched the display will
show “H ”.
Depending on the status of the zone, the
afterheat indicator “H” may alternate with
another indication; for example, when a
cooking zone is automatically switched off
and the corresponding knob is not set to
“0”, the letter “H” alternates with “ ”.
Avoid touching the hob surface over the
cooking area. Please pay special attention
to children.
“H” is turned OFF when the cooking
zone temperature drops below a preset
temperature.
It is still possible to start cooking again; just
set the required power level.

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MAXIMUM POWER MANAGEMENT
The cooktop maximum power limit (7200 W) can be reduced to 6000 W, 3500 W, or 2800
W. To change the maximum power limit:
• Before connecting the cooker to the mains electricity supply, turn all cooking zone
control knobs to “8”. Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply.
• the current set maximum power limit can be read on the displays of the left cooking
zones (e.g. front left zone = “7” and rear left cooking zone = “2 ”: maximum power limit
= 7200 W).
• Turn all the cooking zone control knobs on the hob to “P”.
• Once the desired power is displayed, turn any cooking zone control knob to “0”, within 5
seconds: the selected power will remain steadily on the display. To select it denitively,
turn the other cooking zone control knobs to “0”. The new maximum power limit for the
induction hob is now set.
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• The displays for the left-hand cooking zones show, at intervals of 5 seconds, the
various maximum power limits that can be selected on the hob.

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MANAGING POWER WHILE USING
THE HOB
When using several cooking zones, if the
total power set in the zones is greater than
the maximum power limit for the hob, an
audible alert (beep) will sound and the last
cooking zone set will show “ ” alternately
with the selected power; then the power of
that zone will be reduced automatically to
fall within the permitted limit.
“ ” indicates that the power of the cooking
zone has been lowered, and that the
control knob is not in the exact position
corresponding to the new power level set
automatically by the system.
Therefore, after turning the knob to the set
power level, or a lower power level, “ ”
will disappear and the audible alert will no
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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 THE DISPLAY
• Cooking zone OFF: the cooking zone
display shows “F” and “ ” alternating.
• Cooking zone ON: all zones are
switched off automatically, a beep
sounds and the displays for the zones
show “F” and “ ” alternately.
Leave the cooker to cool while the
cooking zone displays are switched off.
If one or more displays shows “ ” turn
the corresponding knob to “0”.
The cooker can now be used again.
OVERHEATING OF COOKING ZONE
• Cooking zone OFF: the cooking zone
display show “C”.
• 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
before using.
OVERHEATING OF INDUCTION
GENERATOR
• Cooking zone OFF: the cooking zone
display show “ ”.
• 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
before using.

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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
“L”, “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
repeat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues, disconnect
the cooktop from the mains and contact
your Authorised Service Centre.
DISPLAY/S OFF OR NOT
CORRECTLY OPERATING
If a display or the displays are only
partially 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
repeat step from 1 to 3.
5. If the problem continues, disconnect
the cooktop from the mains and contact
your Authorised Service Centre.

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Fig. 3.3
Do not scratch the cooktop with
cutting 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.
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
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 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.
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.

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Attention: The oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
Models with lid: the cooker lid must be
kept open when the oven/grill is in use.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
GENERAL FEATURES
As its name indicates, this is an oven
that presents particular features from an
operational point of view.
In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different
programs to satisfy every cooking need.
The 7 positions, thermostatically controlled,
are obtained by 4 heating elements which
are:
• Bottom element 1300 W
• Top element 800 W
• Grill element 2000 W
• Circular element 1900 W
NOTE:
Upon rst use, it is advisable to operate the
oven (at the maximum temperature) for 60
minutes in the position and for another
15 minutes in the positions and , to
eliminate possible traces of grease on the
heating elements.
Clean the oven and accessories with warm
water and washing-up liquid.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the
MULTIFUNCTION oven are obtained in the
following ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper and
lower heating elements.
b. by forced convection
A fan sucks in the air contained in the
oven mufe, which sends it through
the circular heating element and then
sends it back through the mufe.
Before the hot air is sucked back again
by the fan to repeat the described
cycle, it envelops the food in the
oven, provoking a complete and rapid
cooking.
It is possible to cook several dishes
simultaneously.
c. by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
d. by radiation
The heat is irradiated by the infra red
grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The irradiated heat from the infra red
grill element is distributed throughout
the oven by the fan.
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the fan
only function without heat.
MULTIFUNCTION OVEN
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