Elba ECH-A9004ST User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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when you require service.
BUILT-IN CERAMIC HOB
MODEL: ECH-A9004ST

INDEX
Safety Precautions Page 3-4
Instructions for installation:
Technical information Page 4
Position of the hob Page 5
Electrical Connection Page 5
Instructions for use:
Instructions for the user Page 6
Switching on the hob Page 6
Single cooking zone Page 7
Dual cooking zone Page 7
Safety lock Page 7
Timer Page 8
Residual heat Page 8
Cleaning and maintenance Page 9

Please read this instruction carefully. It is advisable to keep this instruction
manual in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Keep electrical appliances out of reach from children. Do not let them to
operate the appliances without supervision.
2. This product is for household and indoor use only.
3. Before the appliance is put into operation, make sure all protective films
must be removed.
4. This product is not intended for use by person (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. If the power cord or plug in damaged, it must be replaced by the service
centre or a qualified service technician to avoid hazard.
6. Before installation, check if the mains supply voltage is matched with the
voltage stated on the rating plate of the hood.
7. There must be adequate air ventilation of the room when the product is
used.
8. There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with this
instruction.
9. Before maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains
and wait for it to cool down.
10. Do not remove the plug by pulling the cable.

11. Do not store or place flammable liquids or items in the vicinity of this
appliance.
12. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
appliance since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering
of the glass.
13. If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
14. During cleaning for the appliance, please do not use steam cleaner.
15. Always check that the controls are in the position 0 (OFF) when you finish
using the hob.
16. During the use of appliance, the surface will become hot. Take care not to
touch the surface of the hob.
INSTALLATION
Before Installation
Installation and test must be carried out by professional service technician. The hob must
be 150mm away from the wall or any obstacles. To avoid interference of taking the
households when cooking, do not place any cookware or furniture 300mm from both
sides of the hob.
The thickness of the table supporting the hob must be at least 30cm and it should be
heat resisting or covered by a heat resisting material.
Technical Information
MODEL
ELBA ECH-A9004ST
VOLTAGE
220-240V
FREQUENCY
50-60Hz
OUTER SIZE
900mm (W) x 350mm (D)
CAST DIMENSION
880mm (W) x 330mm (D)
NET WEIGHT
5.0 KGS

Position of the Hob
The diagram illustrates the cutting size and additional shaping required for the built-in
cave installation. It is always crucial for you to measure the actual ceramic hob
dimension before making any cuts.
Electrical Connection
It is obligatory for the electrical system to be grounded according to the method required
by safety rules.
Before the appliance is connected to the mains, please do assemble one polar breaker
with over 3mm opened on the mains. The rated current of the breaker is strongly
recommended over 40A.
Never unplug by pulling on the cable.
Immediately after installation carry out a brief inspection test of the hob by following the
instructions. If the hob fails to operate, after checking that you have carried out the
instructions correctly, disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains and contact the
service centre.
Never attempt to repair or modify the appliance.
Do not use adapter or shunts as these could possibly cause overheating and risk of fire.
The appliance must not be built-in above a dishwasher.
Installation of an oven without cooling fan underneath the hob is forbidden.

BEFORE FIRST USE
Before cooking for the first time the hob has to be cleaned.
Simply put a saucepan of water on the cooking zone. Turn it on for at least 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, turn off the cooking zone. Repeat this step for the following 3 cooking
zones.
This treatment is necessary in order to get rid of the odor and to evaporate the humidity
that may have collected during the transportation and storage.
If the controls do not work properly after 30 minutes, it means that not all the humidity
has evaporated. In this case, leave the hotplates on until all the humidity has evaporated
and then turn off the hob.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
When an icon is pressed the unit beeps to confirm. To operate, lightly press the icons
printed on its surface.
On first connection to the electrical mains an operating check will be carried out
automatically and all the indicator lights will come on for a few seconds.
SWITCHING ON THE HOB
When not in use, all hob components will be switched off. Hold down on/off key for 2
seconds to switch the hob on. The LED will turn on above the symbol to confirm that the
hob is lit. If no functions are used within 10 seconds after switching on the hob, it will
automatically turn itself off.

SINGLE COOKING ZONES
The associated cooking zone is indicated close to each control zone. After turning on the
hob, press the key “+ and “-”to activate the cooking zone and adjust the power at
which it should operate.
The power settings range from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 9. You must adjust the
power within 10 seconds otherwise it will automatically deactivate.
Press the “+”and “-”buttons in the following way to activate the cooking zone and adjust
its power:
1. Press the symbol “+”(0 appears on the display: this means that the cooking zone is
activated);
2. Continue to press the symbol “+”, you can adjust the power of the cooking zone
up to the maximum value of 9;
3. To reduce the power, press the symbol “-”, you will adjust the power of the
cooking zone down to the minimum value of 1.
DUAL COOKING ZONES
To activate heating of the dual cooking zone, once power 9 is reached by following the
instructions provided above, press the “+”again. Now the maximum power of the
cooking zone is activated and shown by the LED light turning on next to the number
indicating the operating power.
Press the symbol “+”and “-”to adjust the power of the dual cooking zone to the desired
value.
SAFETY LOCK
The cooking zone safety lock function is a user functions. It locks out the hob to
prevent the ceramic cooking zones being switched on accidentally.
Hold down key lock for 1 second to lock the hob. The hob can be unlocked by
holding down the key lock again for 1 second.

TIMER
This hob is equipped with a 1 to 99 minutes cooking timer. To use the timed cooking,
first activate the cooking zone and set the desired power level from 1 to 9.
Once the power level is set, press the “time”symbol. The LED display will turn on to
indicate the minutes to be set of the particular zone.
The duration of cooking time is determined by this LED display and can be set by
pressing the “+”and “-”button.
The timer will start after the time is set and idle for 5 seconds and will stop when the
display countdown to 0. At this point, the hob will automatically turn off.
It is possible to control two cooking zones using one LED display. Press the “time”
button to shift the cooking zones and repeat the steps above.
To adjust the timer once it is set, press the “time”button until the LED display
flashing and press the “+”and “-”button again.
RESIDUAL HEAT
Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat detecting device. After the
cooking zone is switched off, a flashing “H”will appear on the display. This warns
that the cooking zone is still hot and avoid touching the surface.
OPERATION ERROR
If the user makes a mistake when using the push-buttons, an “E”will appear on the
display. User has to activate the hob again for further operation.
SWITCHING OFF
The cooking zone will be automatically switched off when the power level is at “0”for 5
seconds. The symbol “H”will appear on the display if the surface is hot.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the mains supply before cleaning the hob.
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
The hob should be regularly cleaned, preferably after every use. Always wait until the
residual heat warning light turn off before carrying out cleaning.
Smudgesfrom aluminum-bottom pans can be easily cleaned off with a cloth dampened in
vinegar.
Remove any burnt residues after cooking with the scraper; rinse with water and wipe dry
with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. cleaning powders,
oven sprays, spot-removers, wire sponges)
Never use a steam jet to clean the appliance.