Franke FCE604B1 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION OF USE
FCE604B1

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Dear customers,
Thank you for having chosen our ceramic cooktop.
In order to make the best use of your appliance, we would advise you to read carefully the following
notes and to keep them for later consulting.
SUMMARY
SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING......................................................................................................4
USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE ............................................................................5
PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE..............................................................................6
OTHER PROTECTIONS .................................................................................................................6
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE.........................................................................................7
TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................7
CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................7
USE OF THE APPPLIANCE........................................................................................................8
SENSITIVE TOUCHES...................................................................................................................8
DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................8
STARTING UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMNT......................................................................8
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW COOKT................................................................................................8
STARTING-UP.............................................................................................................................8
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION.........................................................................................................8
TIMER........................................................................................................................................9
“KEEP WARM”FUNCTION.............................................................................................................9
AUTOMATIC COOKING................................................................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL LOCKING.........................................................................................................10
COOKING ADVICES.................................................................................................................11
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................11
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM ................................................................................11
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................13
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ...................................................................................................15

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SAFETY
Precautions before using
•Unpack all the materials.
•The installation and connecting of the appliance have to be done
by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be responsible
for damage caused by installation or connecting errors.
•To be used, the appliance must be well-equipped and installed in a
kitchen unit and an adapted and approved work surface.
•This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to
the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial or industrial use.
•Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
•Do not change or alter the appliance.
•The cooking plate cannot be used as freestanding or as working
surface.
•The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to
local standards.
•Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
•The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-
dryer: as steam may cause damage.
•The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external
timer or separate remote control system.
Using the appliance
•Switch the heating zones off after using.
•WARNING: Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil
can be dangerous and may result in a fire.
•Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
•Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with
the glass or the hot saucepan.
•Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should
not be placed near to the engaged appliance.
•Do not place any metallic object on the cooktop except for
pans or cooking utensils. In case of untimely engaging or
residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even burn.
•Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This
could become very hot and catch fire.

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•CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
•Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the cooktop surface since they can get hot.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Precautions not to damage the appliance
•Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast iron
pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
•Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
•Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
•Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
•Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the glass cooktop since they can scratch the surface, which
may result in shattering of the glass.
•Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic cooktops.
•Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not contact
with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other
alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the
appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone
(be careful: do not burn yourself).
•WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surface.
•Never place any hot container over the control panel.

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•If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure
the space between the content of the drawer and the underside of
the appliance is large enough (2cm). This is essential to guarantee
correct ventilation.
•Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer
situated under the vitroceramic cooktop. All cutlery drawers
must be resistant to heat.
Precautions in case of appliance failure
•If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off at the
main electrical supply.
•If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the
appliance and contact the after sales service.
•Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the
appliance by yourself.
•WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Other protections
•Note sure that the container pan is always centred on the cooking
zone. The bottom of the pan must have to cover as much as
possible the cooking zone.
•For the users of pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence its
operating. We recommend getting information from the retailer or
from the doctor.
•Do not to use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they
could melt on still hot cooking zones.
•NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Technical data
Type
FCE604B1
6000 W
180.7 Wh/kg
Ø190 mm
1800 W
C
183.9 Wh/kg
Ø 155 mm
1200 W
A
173.8 Wh/kg
Ø190 mm
1800 W
B
191.3 Wh/kg
Ø155 mm
1200 W
A
Total power
Energy consumption for the cooktop
EChob*
Front left heating zone
Nominal power
Standardised cookware category* Energy
consumption ECcw*
Rear left heating zone
Nominal power
Standardised cookware category* Energy
consumption ECcw*
Rear right heating zone
Nominal power
Standardised cookware category Energy
consumption ECcw*
Front right heating zone
Nominal power
Standardised cookware category* Energy
consumption ECcw*
173.8 Wh/kg
*The given power may change according to the dimensions and material of the pan.
Control panel
On/Off key
Power display
[ - ] key for all 4
heating zones
[ + ] key for all 4
heating zones
Timer display
Selection
key
Selection
key

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USE OF THE APPPLIANCE
Sensitive touches
Your ceramic cooktop is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your
finger touches the key, the corresponding command is activated. This activation is validated by a
control light, a letter or a number in the display and/or a “beep” sound.
Touch only one key on the same time.
Display
Display Designation Function
0 Zero The heating zone is activated
1…9 Power level Selection of the cooking level
E Error message Electronic failure
A Heat accelerator Automatic cooking
H Residual heat The heating zone is hot
L Locking The control panel is locked
STARTING UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMNT
Before using your new cooktop
Clean your cooktop with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent
which risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.
Starting-up
•Start-up/ switch off the cooktop :
Action Control panel Display
To start Press key [ ] [ 0 ]
To stop Press key [ ] nothing or [ H ]
•Start-up/ switch off a heating zone :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection Press selection key from the zone [ 0 ]
Increase power Press key [ ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Decrease power Press key [ ] [ 9 ] to [ 1 ]
Stop Press simultaneous [ ] and [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
or press []
Residual heat indication
After switching off of a heating zone or the complete stop of the cooktop, the heating zones are still
hot and indicates [ H ] on the display.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zones may be touched without danger.
As far as the residual heat indicators are on, don’t touch the heating zones and don’t put any heat
sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.

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Timer
The timer is able to be used simultaneous with all heating zones and this with different time settings
(from 1 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone
•Start timer
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Increase power press key [ ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ ] and [ ] Timer [ 00 ] min
Decrease the time Press key [ ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Increase the time Press key [ ] time increase
The time is confirmed and the cooking starts until the time reaches [ 00 ].
•Stop timer
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ ] and [ ] The remaining time
To stop the « Timer » Press key [ ] [ 00 ] then stops
•Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time :
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays blinking [ 00 ] and a sound
rings.
To stop the sound and the blinking it is enough to press any key.
•Egg timer function :
Control panel Display
Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Press simultaneously [ ] and [ ] Timer [ 00 ] min
Press key [ ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Action
Activate the cooktop
Select« Timer »
Decrease the time
Increase the time Press key [ ] time increase
After a few seconds the control light stops with blinking.
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays blinking [ 00 ] and a sound
rings.
To stop the sound and the blinking it is enough to press any key.
“Keep warm”Function
This function allows the cooking zones to reach and automatically maintain a temperature of 70°C,
this to avoid liquids flowing over and pans burning.
•Start-up:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Power level selection press key one time [ ] [ 1 ]
Keep warm function repress key [ ] [ U ]
•Switching off the Keep warm function:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ U ]
Stop the keep warm
function press key [ ] or [ ] [ 0 ] to [ 9 ]

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Automatic cooking
All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic “go and stop” cooking device. The cooking
zone starts at full power during a certain time, then reduces automatically its power on the
preselected level.
•Start-up:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Full power setting press key [ ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Automatic cooking repress key [ ] [ 9 ] is blinking with [A]
Power level selection press key [ ] [ 9 ] wents to [ 8 ] [ 7 ]
(for example « 7 ») [ 7 ] is blinking with [A]
•Switching off the automatic cooking:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 7 ] is blinking with [A]
(for example « 7 »)
Power level selection press key [ ] or [ ] Level selected
Control panel locking
To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones , in particular with within the framework of cleaning
the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [ 0/I ]).
•Locking : Control panel Display
Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Action
Activate the cooktop
Cooktop locking Press key [ ] and
after the front left selection key [ L ]
•Unlocking : Control panel Display
Action
Activate the cooktop Press key [ ] [ L ]
In the 5 seconds after start :
Unlocking the cooktop Press key [ ] and
after the front left selection key [ 0 ] or [ H ]

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COOKING ADVICES
Examples of power setting:
(the values below are indicative)
1 to 2
Melting, Reheating
Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine
Dishes prepared beforehand
2 to 3
Simmering, Defrosting
Rice, pudding, sugar syrup
Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4
Steam
Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5
Water
Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 to 7
Medium cooking, Simmering
Meat, liver, eggs, sausages,
7 to 8
Cooking
Potatoes, fritters, waffles
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Frying, roasting, Boiling water
Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes, water
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Switch-off the appliance before cleaning.
Do not clean the cooktop if the glass is too hot because they are risk of burn.
•Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then
rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
•Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must
be absolutely avoided.
•Do not ever use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer.
•Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic glass.
•Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic
hob or on the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
•Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the
surface being damaged.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM
The cooktop or the cooking zone doesn’t start-up:
•The cooktop is badly connected on the electrical network.
•The protection fuse cut-off
•The looking function is activated
•The sensitive keys are covered of grease or water.
•An object is put on a key.
The symbol [ E ] displays :
•The electronic system is defective.
•Disconnect and replug the cooktop.
•Call the After-sales Service.
One or all cooking zones cut-off:
•The safety system functioned
•You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time.
•One or more sentive keys are covered.
•The pan is empty and its bottom overheated.

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The automatic cooking system « go and stop » doesn’t start-up:
•The cooking zone is still hot [ H ]
•The highest power level is set [ 9 ]
•The cooking level was engaged with [ - ]
The control panel displays [ Er03 ] :
•An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappear as soon as the key is
released or cleaned.
The control panel displays [ ER21 ] :
•The cooktop is overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.
The control panel displays [ U400 ], [ Er25 ]or [ U4 ] :
•The cooktop is not connected to the network. Check the connection and reconnect the cooktop.
If one of the symbols above persists, call the SAV.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
•The packaging material is ecological and can be recycled.
•The worn appliances contain certain noble metals. Apply to the local government about the
possibilities of recycling.
•Don't dispose of your appliance with general household
waste
•Get in touch with the waste collection centre of your local
council that control the recycling of household appliances.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.
The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforce in his home country.
How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the cooktop avoids all infiltration of liquids in the
cabinet. His installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following
drawing.
Fitting - installing:
•The cut out sizes are:
•Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the cooktop and the wall or sides.
•The cooktops are classified as “Y” class for heat protection. Ideally the cooktop should be
installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or
a wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than
the cooktop.
Cut size
Cut size flush mounting
Glass size
Ref.
Width
Depth
Width
Depth
Radius
Width
Depth
Thickness
FCE604B1
560
490
596
526
8
590
520
4
Stick the gasket (2) two millimetres from
the external edge of the glass, after
removing the protection sheet (3).

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•The piece of furniture or the support in which the cooktop is to be fitted, as well as the
edges of furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able
to resist temperatures of up to 100 °C.
•The mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.
•Not to install the cooktop to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
•To guarantee under the bottom of the cooktop casing a space of 20 mm to ensure a
good air circulation of the electronic device.
•If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid to put into this drawer flammable objects (for
example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.
•Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the
cut out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to
applying the adhesive joint supplied with the cooktop to prevent any leakage into the
supporting furniture. This gasket guaranties a correct seal when used in conjunction with
smooth work top surfaces.
•The safety gap between the cooktop and the rangehood placed above must respect
the indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions respect a
distance minimum of 760 mm.
•The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such
for example of the fact of the drawer.
•WARNING: Use only cooktop guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking
appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as
suitable or cooktop guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can
cause accidents.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
•The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical network should be
entrusted only to an electrician perfectly to the fact of the normative regulations and which
respects them scrupulously.
•Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after the building-in.
•The data of connection necessary are on the stickers place on the cooktop casing near the
connection box.
•The connection to the main must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar circuit
breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
•The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example:
circuit breakers, fuses or contactors.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible plug, disconnecting means must be
incorporated in the fixed installation, in accordance with the installation regulations.
•The inlet hose must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the
cooktop or even.
Caution!
This appliance has only to be connected to a network 230 V~ 50/60 Hz.
Connect always the earth wire.
Respect the connection diagram.
The connection box is located underneath at the back of the cooktop casing. To open the cover
use a medium screwdriver. Place it in the slits and open the cover.
CONNECTION OF THE COOKTOP FOR :
* calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6
Connection of the cooktop
For the various kinds of connection, use the brass bridges which are in the box next the terminal
Monophase 230V~1P+N
Put the 1st bridge between terminal 1 and 2
Attach the earth to the terminate “earth”, the neutral N to terminal 4, the Phase L to one of the
terminals 1 or 2.
Biphase 400V~2P+N
Attach the earth to the terminate “earth”, the neutral N to terminal 4, the Phase L1 to the terminals 1
and the Phase L2 to the terminal 2.
Mains
Connection
Supply cord
Supply cord
Circuit braker
230V~ 50/60Hz
1 Phase + N
3 x 2,5 mm²
H 05 VV - F
H 05 RR - F
25 A *
400V~ 50/60Hz
2 Phases + N
4 x 1.5 mm²
H 05 VV - F
H 05 RR - F
16 A *
We cannot be held responsible for any incident resulting from incorrect connection or
which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been
equipped with a faulty earth connection.

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