Electrolux EHS 8680 X User manual

Ceramic glass hob
Table de cuisson vitrocéramique
Glaskeramische kookplaat
Operating and installation
instructions
Notice d’utilisation et instructions
d’installation
Gebruiksaanwijzing en montage-
instructie
EHS 8680 X
822 924 331-B-071103 NL
F
GB

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Dear customer
Please read these operating instructions carefully.
Pay particular attention to the „Safety Instructions”
section on the first pages. Please retain these
operating instructions for later reference. Pass
them on to any potential new owners of the
appliance.
The following symbols are used in
the text:
1. These numbers indicate step by step how to
use the appliance as required.
2. ...
3. ...
In the event of any disturbances, these operating
instructions contain information on how to
eliminate the fault yourself; refer to the section
“Rectifying faults”.
Printed on environmentally compatible paper.
Thinking ecologically means acting ecologically…
Safety information
Warning! Information which serves your
personal safety.
Important! Information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
Information and practical hints
Environmental information

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Contents
Operating instructions .................................. 4
Safety instructions ...................................... 4
Intended usage .............................................. 4
Appliance operation ....................................... 4
Appliance implementation .............................. 4
Appliance cleaning ......................................... 4
Avoid damage to the appliance ..................... 5
Environmental awareness ............................. 5
Your appliance components .......................... 6
Appliance description ................................. 8
Ceramic glass hob ......................................... 8
Your appliance functions ............................... 9
Operating the hob ...................................... 10
Before using for the first time ....................... 10
Touch Control-Sensor fields ........................ 10
Switching on the appliance .......................... 11
Switching off the appliance .......................... 11
Cancelling the safety cut-out ....................... 11
Heat setting .................................................. 12
Setting the keep warm function ................... 12
Switching off the cooking zone .................... 13
Switching the casserole cooking zone
on and off ..................................................... 14
Switching the double ring cooking zone
on and off ..................................................... 15
Switching the triple ring cooking zone
on and off ..................................................... 16
Using the automatic warm-up function ........ 18
Do not use the automatic warm-up function 18
Using the child safety feature ...................... 19
Lock implementation .................................... 21
Timer implementation .................................. 22
Hob operation tips ...................................... 25
Pots and pans .............................................. 25
Energy saving ............................................... 25
Cooking with and without
the automatic warm-up function ................... 26
Cleaning and care ...................................... 28
Hob ............................................................... 28
Rectifying faults ......................................... 29
Technical data ............................................ 32
Appliance dimensions .................................. 32
Cut-out dimensions ...................................... 32
Installation instructions...............................33
Safety instructions ..................................... 33
Appliance assembly ................................... 33
Connect the appliance electrically ........... 34
Service and Spare Parts ............................ 35
Guarantee Conditions ................................ 36
Standard guarantee conditions .................... 36
Exclusions .................................................... 36
European Guarantee .................................... 36
Hob mounting .............................................105

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Operating instructions
Safety instructions
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with
the accepted technical standards and the
German Appliance Safety Law. However, as the
manufacturer we also believe it is our
responsibility to familiarise you with the following
safety instructions.
Intended usage
This appliance may only be used for normal
cooking and frying of foods in the home.
Appliance operation
The appliance may only be mounted and
connected electrically by trained and authorised
specialised personnel.
The appliance may only be operated when
properly built into standard, suitable built-in
cabinets or worktops.
In the event of malfunctions and damage
(breaks, cracks or fissures) the appliance must
be switched off and disconnected from the power
supply.
The appliance may only be repaired by trained
and authorised specialised personnel (factory
customer care service, specialist dealers).
Appliance implementation
Careless handling on the cooking zones
represents a risk of burns.
Keep small children away from the appliance at
all times.
Keep older children under instruction and
supervision when they are using the appliance.
Please exercise care and attention when
operating the appliance.
The handles of cooking utensils must not project
out over the hob.
The handles of cooking utensils must not be
positioned above a hot and warm cooking zone.
Be careful when plugging in electrical appliances
into main sockets near the appliance.
Connecting leads must not come into contact
with any hot parts of the appliance.
Overheated fats and oils catch fire quickly. You
should supervise cooking when preparing foods
in fat or oil (e.g. chips).
Switch off the cooking zones after use.
The residual heat from hot pots or pans heats the
ceramic glass hob although the residual heat
display does not indicate this.
Appliance cleaning
Always switch off the appliance before cleaning.
The cooking zones must have cooled down to
the extent that they may be touched without risk
of burning.
For reasons of safety, never use a steam jet or a
high pressure cleaner to clean the hob.
Please observe these instructions
otherwise guarantee claims on the
manufacturer will be nullified.
This appliance complies with the
following EU directives
• 73/23/EWG dated 19.02.1973 Low
voltage directive
• 89/336/EWG dated 03.05.1989
(EMC-directive including Amending
Directive 92/31/EWG).
• 93/68/EWG dated 22.07.1993 CE
Identification directive.

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Avoid damage to the appliance
Never use the hob as a work surface or for
storage.
Do not operate the cooking zones with empty
pots or pans, or with no pots and pans on them.
Avoid boiling pots and pans dry.
Ceramic glass is insensitive to temperature
shocks and is very robust, however it is not
unbreakable. Especially sharp and hard objects
that fall on the cooking surface could damage it.
Do not use any cast iron pots or pans with
damaged bases with rough edges or burrs.
Sliding these across the hob could cause
scratches.
Do not place any pots or pans on the frame of the
hob. Scratches and damage to the varnished
surface may occur.
Always make sure that no acid-containing liquids
such as vinegar, lemon or lime-dissolving agents
are split on the hob frame as these can cause
dull spots to appear.
Remove sugary substances with a cleaning
scraper while still hot. If left to cool down, it may
damage the surface when removed.
Keep objects and materials, liable to melt (e.g.
synthetic materials, aluminium foils etc.), away
from the ceramic glass surface.
Remove melted substances with a cleaning
scraper while still hot. If left to cool down, it may
damage the surface when removed.
Environmental awareness
All packaging materials used can be recycled.
The materials used must not be disposed of in
the household refuse.
The national and regional regulations for the
proper and orderly recovery of the packaging
materials and the appliance in the recycling
chain are to be observed.
Disposing of the packaging material
The plastic materials are identified as follows:
Appliance disposal
The appliance may only be disconnected from
the power supply by trained and authorised
specialised personnel.
The specialised person must put the appliance
out of commission electrically (removal of
connection cable).
Symbol Plastic Use
PE Polyethylene Outer wrapping,
bags
PS Polystyrene
(CFC free) Cushioning parts

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Your appliance components
Your hob components
Ceramic glass cooking surface: The appliance
has a ceramic glass surface with four rapid
response cooking zones.
The cooking surface is non-porous and
furthermore proof against abrupt fluctuations in
temperature. Pots may therefore be swapped
from a hot to a cold zone.
The smooth surface is easy to clean.
Rapid response cooking zones: The appliance
has rapid response cooking zones. The
particularly powerful radiant heater elements
substantially shorten the amount of time taken
for the zones to heat up.
On switching on the cooking zones a brief
buzzing tone in the heating elements may be
heard. This noise is physically conditioned and
has no negative influences on the appliance’s
function. It is no longer heard once the cook zone
is sufficiently heated.
Single ring cooking zone: The cooking area
has a single ring cooking zone. With this, your
appliance has a cooking zone for smaller pots.
This saves energy.
Double ring cooking zone: The cooking area
has a double ring cooking zone. With this, your
appliance has a cooking zone with variable size,
e.g., for smaller pots. This saves energy.
Triple ring cooking zone: The cooking area has
a triple ring cooking zone. With this, your
appliance has a cooking zone with variable size,
e.g., for smaller pots. This saves energy.
Casserole cooking zone (multi-purpose
cooking zone): The cooking area is equipped
with a casserole cooking zone (multi-purpose
cooking zone). Depending on the setting it may
be used as a round or oval cook zone.

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Control panel elements
Sensor fields: Your appliance is operated using
Touch-Control-sensor fields.
Displays: Digital displays and/or control lamps
inform the user about heat settings, selected
functions as well as any possible residual heat of
the corresponding cooking zone.
Sensor field Function
On/Off
Switching the appliance
on and off (separate
main switch).
Double ring
cooking zone
Switching outer heating
ring on and off.
Triple ring
cooking zone
Switching centre
heating ring on and off.
Switching outer heating
rings on and off.
Casserole
cooking zone
Switching outer heating
ring on and off.
Heat setting
selection
Increasing heat setting/
timer.
Heat setting
selection
Decreasing heat
setting/timer.
Timer Switching the timer on
and off.
Locking Locking/unlocking the
control panel.
Display Description
The appliance is
switched on.
- Heat setting Set cooking zone heat
setting.
Keep warm
function
Keep warm function is
set.
Automatic
warm-up
function
Automatic warm-up
function is activated.
Error display A malfunction has
occurred.
Residual heat
display
The cooking zone is
switched off but still hot.
Child safety
feature
Child safety feature is
activated.
Safety cut-out is
activated.
Control lamp Description
On/Off The appliance is
switched on/off.
Double ring
cooking zone
The outer heating ring is
switched on.
Bottom triple ring
cooking zone
The centre heating ring
is switched on.
Top triple ring
cooking zone
The outer heating ring is
switched on.
Casserole
cooking zone
The outer heating ring is
switched on.
Timer function
The respective cooking
zone is operated via the
timer.

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Appliance description
Ceramic glass hob

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Your appliance functions
Automatic warm-up function: All cooking
zones may be regulated in nine stages and
feature an automatic warm-up function.
Using the automatic warm-up function the
cooking zone operates for a specific time at full
power and then switches back automatically to
the heat setting selected.
The duration of the warm-up phase depends on
the heat setting selected.
Direct control of each cooking zone: Each
cooking zone is directly controlled via the
appropriate touch control sensor fields.
Error display: for errors lights up in the
display when a malfunction occurs on the
appliance (see section „Rectifying faults“).
Child safety feature: With this function the
hob can be locked to prevent any unintentional
switching on of the appliance.
Residual heat display: for residual heat will
illuminate if the cooking zone becomes hot
enough for there to be a risk of burning.
When the ceramic glass hob is switched off the
residual heat display extinguishes only once the
cooking zone has cooled down to the point that
there is no longer a risk of burning.
Control panel safety switch-off: Moisture (e.g.
a wet cloth) or liquids boiling over on the control
panel immediately switch off all cooking zones.
Hob safety switch-off: If, once the hob is
switched on, a heat setting is selected on a
cooking zone within approx. 10 seconds, the hob
will switch off automatically.
If one or several sensor fields are pressed for
longer than approx. 10 seconds, e.g. by a pot
resting on it/them, the hob will switch off
automatically.
If all cooking zones are switched off, the hob will
switch off automatically after approx. 10
seconds.
Cooking zone safety switch-off: If a cooking
zone is not switched off or changed within a
specific period it will switch off automatically.
Timer: The timer features two functions:
• the automatic switch-off function. On the
expiry of the set time the cooking zone
switches off automatically.
• the minute minder („Egg timer“). On the
expiry of the set time an acoustic signal is
emitted.
The timer may be set in one minute intervals up
to 99 minutes.
Keep warm function: Meals may be kept hot
using the keep warm function (heat setting ).
Locking: With the exception of the „ON/OFF“
sensor field the control panel may be locked at
any time to avoid the settings being misadjusted.
Heat setting Switch-off after
, , , 6 hours
, , 5 hours
4 hours
, , , 1.5 hours

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Operating the hob
Before using for the first time
1. Wash down the ceramic glass hob with hot
water and washing-up liquid and rub dry (with
a tea towel).
2. Switch on the cooking zones briefly one after
another to check them.
Touch Control-Sensor fields
In order to operate the Touch Control sensor fields
place your finger from above onto the required field
until the corresponding display lights up or
extinguishes, and/or the desired function is carried
out.
For faster setting keep your finger on the sensor
field until the required value is attained.
All settings are acknowledged by an acoustic
signal.
IMPORTANT!
Damage to the ceramic glass surface.
Aggressive, scouring cleaning agents
may damage the ceramic glass surface.
Use only water and washing-up liquid.
IMPORTANT!
Damage to the ceramic glass surface.
Burnt-on stickers and film damage the
ceramic glass surface.
Remove stickers and film.
When used for the first time a slight
odour may be detected briefly.

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Switching on the appliance
To switch on the appliance completely, touch the
„ON/OFF“ sensor field .
Touch the „ON/OFF“ sensor field for approx.
two seconds.
is illuminated in the digital display.
Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance completely, touch the
„ON/OFF“ sensor field .
Touch the „ON/OFF“ sensor field for approx.
two seconds.
The digital displays extinguish.
Cancelling the safety cut-out
In order to cancel the activated safety cut-out
function the appliance must be switched off and on
again via the „ON/OFF“ sensor field .
The appliance is operational.
If the cooking zone is not set within ten
seconds the appliance is switched off
automatically.
Existing residual heat is displayed in
the cooking zones’ digital displays.

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Heat setting
The heat setting is selected or changed by the
respective „heat setting selection“ and
sensor fields.
Increase heat setting
Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor field.
The required heat setting lights up in the digital
display.
Decrease heat setting
Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor field.
The required heat setting lights up in the digital
display.
Setting the keep warm function
Heat setting is used as a keep warm function for
all cooking zones.
Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor fields
or .
The keep warm function lights up in the digital
display .

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Switching off the cooking zone
There are two variants for switching off a cooking
zone.
Variant 1
Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor fields
or simultaneously.
is illuminated in the digital display.
The cooking zone is switched off.
Variant 2
Touch the „Heat setting selection“ sensor field
until is indicated in the digital display.
is illuminated in the digital display.
The cooking zone is switched off.
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WARNING!
Risk of burning due to residual heat.
After switching-off the cooking zone
takes some time to cool down.
Check ceramic glass hob.
Check residual heat display .
If all cooking zones are switched off the
appliance switches off automatically
after ten seconds.
Existing residual heat is displayed in
the cooking zones’ digital displays.
Following a power failure existing
residual heat will no longer be indicated
in the digital displays.
Residual heat may be used to melt or
keep food hot.

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Switching the casserole cooking
zone on and off
Depending on the size of the pot or pan, the
“casserole cooking zone“ sensor field can be used
to switch between the two sizes of the casserole
cooking zone.
Switching on the casserole cooking zone
1. Set the desired heat setting.
The required heat setting lights up in the digital
displays.
2. Touch the „casserole cooking zone“ sensor
field .
The outer heating ring is switched on.
The control lamp “casserole cooking zone”
illuminates.
Switch off the outer heating ring
Touch the „casserole cooking zone” sensor field
.
The outer heating ring is switched off.
The control lamp “casserole cooking zone”
extinguishes.
This can only be activated when a heat
setting has already been made for the
inner heating ring.

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Switching the double ring cooking
zone on and off
Depending on the size of the pot or pan, the
“double ring cooking zone” sensor field can be
used to switch between the two sizes of the zone.
Switch on the outer heating ring
1. Set the desired heat setting.
The required heat setting lights up in the digital
displays.
2. Touch the „double ring cooking zone” sensor
field .
The outer heating ring is switched on.
The control lamp “double ring cooking zone”
illuminates.
Switch off the outer heating ring
Touch the „double ring cooking zone” sensor field
.
The outer heating ring is switched off.
The control lamp “double ring cooking zone”
extinguishes.
This can only be activated when a heat
setting has already been made for the
inner heating ring.

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Switching the triple ring cooking
zone on and off
Depending on the size of the pot or pan, the “triple
ring cooking zone” sensor field can be used to
switch between the three sizes of the zone.
Switching on the triple ring cooking zone
1. Set the desired heat setting.
The required heat setting lights up in the digital
displays.
2. Touch the „triple ring cooking zone” sensor
field .
The middle heating ring is switched on.
The control lamp “triple ring cooking zone”
illuminates.
3. Touch the „triple ring cooking zone” sensor
field .
The outer heating ring is switched on.
The „top triple ring cooking zone“ control lamp
lights up.
This can only be activated when a heat
setting has already been made for the
inner heating ring.

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Switch off the outer heating ring
Touch the „triple ring cooking zone” sensor field
.
The outer and middle heating ring, respectively, is
switched off.
The relevant control lamp “triple ring cooking zone”
extinguishes.

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Using the automatic warm-up
function
Switching on the automatic warm-up
function
The duration of the warm-up phase depends on
the heat setting selected.
Set the required heat setting ( to ) via the
“heat setting selection” sensor field .
The set power level lights up in the digital display.
lights up in the digital display after approx. five
seconds.
The automatic warm-up function is activated.
After the end of the warm-up time, the heat setting
selected will be shown again.
Switching off the automatic warm-up
function
Only an activated automatic warm-up function may
be switched off.
Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor field.
The heat setting selected lights up in the digital
display.
The automatic warm-up function is switched off.
Do not use the automatic warm-up
function
The cooking zone is used without the automatic
warm-up function if the required heat level is set
via the „heat setting selection“ sensor field.
In the event of residual heat being
present the automatic warm-up function
will not be activated for this cooking
zone.
When the automatic warm-up function is
active select a higher heat setting, e.g.
instead of , the warm-up time will
be automatically adjusted to the selected
heat setting.
If you select a lower heat setting the
automatic warm-up function will be
switched off immediately.

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Using the child safety feature
With the child safety feature, the hob can be
protected against undesirable use.
Switching on the child safety feature
The appliance is switched on and all the cooking
zones are switched off.
1. Touch the „locking“ sensor field for approx.
3 seconds.
An acoustic signal is sounded.
2. Touch any of the „heat setting selection“
sensor fields .
In the digital displays, there appears
The child safety feature is activated.
The appliance switches off automatically after a
few seconds.
Bypassing the child safety feature
The child safety feature can be bypassed for the
one-time use of the appliance (up to the next
switch-off of the appliance). At the next switch-on,
the child safety feature is automatically activated
again.
1. Switch on the appliance.
is illuminated in the digital display.
2. Touch the „heat setting selection“ sensor fields
and for approx. one second
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal is sounded.
is illuminated in the digital display.
The child lock is switched off until the appliance is
switched off.

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Switching off the child safety feature
1. Switch on the appliance.
is illuminated in the digital display.
2. Touch the „locking“ sensor field for approx.
3 seconds.
An acoustic signal is sounded.
3. Touch any of the „heat setting selection“
sensor fields .
In the digital displays lights up
The child safety feature is switched off.
The appliance switches off automatically after a
few seconds.