Electrolux EHC 641 User manual

Ceramic glass hob
Table de cuisson vitrocéramique
Glaskeramische kookplaat
Installation and Operating
Instructions
Instructions de montage et mode
d’emploi
Montage- en gebruiksaanwijzing
EHC 641
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Dear Customer,
Please read these user instructions carefully and
keep them to refer to later.
Please pass the user instructions on to any future
owner of the appliance.
The following symbols are used in the
text:
1Safety instructions
Warning! Notes that concern your personal
safety.
Important! Notes that show how to avoid
damage to the appliance.
3Useful tips and hints
2Environmental information

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Contents
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cooking surface layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tips on cooking and frying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service and Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Operating Instructions
1Safety instructions
3Please comply with these instructions. If you
do not, any damage resulting is not covered
by the warranty.
5This appliance conforms with the following EU
Directives:
–73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Direc-
tive
–89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive in-
clusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC
–93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive
Correct use
•This appliance should be used only for normal do-
mestic cooking and frying of food.
•The appliance must not be used as a work surface
or as a storage surface.
•Additions or modifications to the appliance are not
permitted.
•Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly in-
flammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plastic
film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance.
Child safety
•Small children must be kept away from the appli-
ance.
•Only let older children work on the appliance under
supervision.
General safety
•The appliance may only be installed and connect-
ed by trained, registered service engineers, or
competent persons.
•Built-in appliances may only be used after they
have been built in to suitable built-in units and
work surfaces that meet standards.
•In the event of faults with the appliance or damage
to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits),
the appliance must be switched off and discon-
nected from the electrical supply to prevent the
possibility of an electric shock..
•Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out
by trained registered service engineers.
Safety during use
•Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic.
•There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used
carelessly.
•Cables from electrical appliances must not touch
the hot surface of the appliance or hot cookware.
•Overheated fat and oil can ignite quickly. When
cooking with fat or oil (e.g. frying chips) do not
leave the appliance unattended.
•Switch the cooking zones off after each use.
Safety when cleaning
•For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off
and cooled down.
•For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance
with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment is not permitted.
How to avoid damage to the appli-
ance
•The ceramic glass can be damaged by objects fall-
ing onto it.
•The edge of the ceramic glass can be damaged by
being knocked by the cookware.
•Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or
with damaged bottoms can scratch the ceramic
glass if pushed across the surface.
•Objects that melt and things that boil over can
burn onto the ceramic glass and should be re-
moved straightaway.
•Do not use the cooking zones with empty cook-
ware or without cookware.

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Description of the Appliance
Cooking surface layout
Operating the hob
You operate the appliance with the combination
appliance’s ring switches. The operation and the
function of the ring switches is described in the
Operating Instructions for the combination appli-
ance.
3When a cooking zone is switched on, it may
hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all ce-
ramic glass cooking zones and does not im-
pair either the function or the life of the
appliance.
Single cooking zone
1700W
Single cooking zone
1700W
Single cooking zone
1200W
Single cooking zone
1200W

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Tips on cooking and frying
Cookware
•You can recognise good cookware from the bot-
toms of the pans. The bottom should be as thick
and flat as possible.
•Cookware made of enamelled steel or with alumin-
ium or copper bottoms can leave discolourations
on the ceramic glass surface which are difficult or
impossible to remove.
Energy saving
2Always place cookware on the cooking zone
before it is switched on.
2If possible, always place lids on the pans.
2Switch cooking zones off before the end of the
cooking time, to take advantage of residual
heat.
2Bottom of pans and cooking zones should be
the same size.

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Cleaning and care
1Take care! Risk of burns from residual heat.
1Important Sharp objects and abrasive clean-
ing materials will damage the appliance. Clean
with water and washing up liquid.
1Important Residues from cleaning agents will
damage the appliance. Remove residues with
water and washing up liquid.
Cleaning the appliance after each use
1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little
washing up liquid.
2. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
Removing deposits
1. Place the scraper on the glass ceramic surface at
an angle.
2. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the sur-
face.
3. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little
washing up liquid.
4. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
*Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel
can be purchased in specialist shops, supermarkets, the
parts department of your local Service Force Centre or from
www.shop.electrolux.co.uk
3Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for
glass ceramic or stainless steel.
3Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic
that cannot be removed do not however affect
the functioning of the appliance.
Remove
Type of dirt immedi-
ately
when the appliance has
cooled down using
sugar, food containing sugar yes --- a scraper*
plastics, tin foil yes ---
limescale and water rings --- yes
cleaner for glass ceramic
or stainless steel*
fat splashes --- yes
shiny metallic discolorations --- yes

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What to do if …
If you are unable to remedy the problem by fol-
lowing the above suggestions, please contact
your local Service Force Centre.
1Warning! Repairs to the appliance are only to
be carried out by qualified service engineers.
Considerable danger to the user may result
from improper repairs.
3If the appliance has been wrongly operated,
the visit from the service technician or dealer
may not take place free of charge, even during
the warranty period.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The cooking zones are not func-
tioning.
The desired heat setting is not set. Set the heat setting.
The fuse in the house’s electrical
wiring (fuse box) has been tripped.
Check the fuse.
If the fuses trip a number of times,
please call an authorised electri-
cian.

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Disposal
2Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled. The plastic com-
ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,
>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging
materials in the appropriate container at your
local waste disposal facilities.
2Old appliance
The symbol Won the product or on its pack-
aging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is dis-
posed of correctly, you will help prevent po-
tential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed in-
formation about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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Installation Instructions
Safety instructions
The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in
force in the country of use are to be followed (safety
regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the
regulations, etc.)
Installation may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
The minimum distances to other appliances and
units are to be observed.
Drawers may only be installed under the appli-
ance with a protective floor.
The cut surfaces of the worktop are to be protected
against moisture using a suitable sealant.
The sealant seals the appliance to the work top with
no gap.
The sealant seals the appliance to the work top with
no gap.
Do not use silicon sealant between the appliance
and the work top.
Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and un-
der windows. Otherwise hot cookware may be
knocked off the rings when doors and windows are
opened.
1Warning!
Risk of injury from electrical current.
The combination appliance is live.
•Observe electrical safety rules.
•Ensure anti-shock protection through correct in-
stallation by a qualified electrician.
•Rated voltage of the combined appliances must
match.
1Important!
Risk of injury from electrical current.
Loose and inappropriate plug and socket con-
nections can lead to overheating of the plug.
•Fit plug and socket connections together properly.
A device must be provided in the electrical installa-
tion which allows the appliance to be disconnected
from the mains at all poles with a contact opening
width of at least 3 mm
Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cut-
outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from
the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.

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Service and Spare Parts
If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact
Service Force by telephoning:
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to
the Service Force Centre covering your post code ar-
ea.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre
and further information about Service Force, please
visit the website at
www. serviceforce.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading „What to do
if...“
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will
need to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model and serial number of the appliance
(found on the rating plate)
5. The purchase date.
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guaran-
tee documentation is required for in-guarantee serv-
ice calls.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux ap-
pliance, or for further information on Electrolux prod-
ucts please contact our Customer Care Department
by letter or telephone at the address below or visit
our website at www.electrolux.co.uk.
(*) Calls may be recorded for training purposes
0870 5 929 929
Customer Care Department
Major Appliances
Electrolux
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire, LU4 9QQ
Tel: [phone] (*)
For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please con-
tact us at the address below:
AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd
Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Assembly / Montage

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Rating Plates / Plaques signalétiques / Typeplaten
55CAD02ZO
EHC 641 K
5,8 kW
949 592 003
230 V 50 Hz
55CAD02ZO
EHC 641 X
5,8 kW
949 592 005
230 V 50 Hz
55CAD02ZO
EHC 641 W
5,8 kW
949 592 014
230 V 50 Hz

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