Gorenje IT640BCSC Technical manual

www.gorenje.com
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF GLASS
CERAMIC BUILT-IN
INDUCTION COOKING
HOB
GB IE MT
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We thank you for your trust
and the purchase of our appliance.
This detailed instruction manual is
supplied to make the use of this
product easier. The instructions
should allow you to learn about your
new appliance as quickly as possible.
Make sure you have received an
undamaged appliance. If you do find
transport damage, please contact the
seller from which you purchased the
appliance, or the regional warehouse
from which it was supplied. The
telephone number can be found on
the invoice or on the delivery note.
Instructions for use are also available
at our website:
www.gorenje.com / < http://www.
gorenje.com />
Important information
Tip, note
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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 BUILT-IN GLASS CERAMIC INDUCTION COOKING HOB
8 Technical specifications
9 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
10 INDUCTION COOKING SURFACE
10 Glass ceramic cooking surface
11 Power saving tips
11 Pan recognition
12 Induction cooking zone operating principle
13 Induction cookware
14 OPERATING THE COOKING HOB
14 Control unit (depending on the model)
15 Switching on the hob
15 Switching on the cooking zones
16 Power zone with the power boost option
17 Child lock
18 Timer functions
19 Switching off a cooking zone
19 Residual heat indicator
19 Maximum cooking time
20 Switching off the entire cooking hob
20 Automatic switch off
21 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
23 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
25 INSTALLING A BUILT-IN HOB
33 CONNECTING THE COOKING HOB TO THE POWER MAINS
37 DISPOSAL
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE
APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST USE
TROUBLESHOOT-
ING
MISCELLANEOUS
COOKING HOB
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE &
CLEANING
INSTALLATION
AND
CONNECTION
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised.
A short term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil
can be dangerous and may result in fire. 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.
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the
appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Switch
off all cooking zones using their respective controls and
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remove the fuse or trip the main circuit breaker so that the
appliance is fully isolated from the power mains.
Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
Do not place objects like knives, forks, spoons, or lids on the
induction cooking zone as they can become very hot.
Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean the
appliances as this may result in an electric shock.
The appliance is not intended to be controlled with external
timers or special control systems.
WARNING: Use only hob 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 hob guards
incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards
can cause accidents.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do
not rely on the pan detector.
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The appliance is intended for household
use. Do not use it for any other purpose,
e.g. for room heating.
The appliance may only be connected to
the power mains by an authorized service
technician or expert. Tampering with
the appliance or non-professional repair
thereof may result in risk of severe injury or
damage to the product.
If another electrical appliance is connected
to an AC power socket near the appliance,
make sure the power cord does not come
into contact with hot cooking zones.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service technician, in order to
avoid hazard.
Using the glass ceramic hob as a storage
area may result in scratches or other
damage to it. Never heat food in aluminium
foil or in plastic containers on the cooking
hob. Such foil or containers may melt
which can result in a fire or damage to the
cooking hob.
Do not store temperature-sensitive items
underneath the appliance, such as cleaners
or detergents, spray cans etc.
Eventual mismatches in colour shades
between different appliances or
components within a single design line
may oAccur due to various factors,
such as different angles under which
the appliances are observed, different
coloured backgrounds, materials, and room
illumination.
Carefully read the instructions for use before connecting
the appliance. Repairs or any warranty claims resulting from
incorrect connection or use of the appliance shall not be covered
by the warranty.
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BUILT-IN GLASS CERAMIC
INDUCTION COOKING HOB
(DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTIONS – DEPENDING ON
THE MODEL)
Induction cooking zone rear
left
Induction cooking zone rear
right
Induction cooking zone front
right
Induction cooking zone front
left
Cooking hob control module
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Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different
equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be
present in your appliances.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
The rating plate with basic information
on the appliance is located on the bottom
side of the cooking hob.
Information on appliance type and model
can be found on the warranty sheet.
ASerial number
BCode/ID
CType
DBrand
EModel
FTechnical data
GCompliance symbols
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
If your hob has a glass ceramic surface, clean it with a damp cloth and some washing-
up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaners, such as abrasive cleaners that could cause
scratches, abrasive dishwashing sponges, or stain removers.
During initial use, characteristic "new appliance smell" may appear; it will gradually
disappear.
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INDUCTION COOKING SURFACE
GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACE
- The hob is resistant to temperature changes.
- The hob is also impact-resistant.
- Using the glass ceramic hob as a storage area may result in scratches or other damage to it.
- Do not use the glass ceramic hob if it is cracked or broken. If a sharp object falls on the hob,
the hob may break. The consequences of such occurrence may be visible immediately or
only after a while. If any visible crack appears in the hob, immediately cut o the power
supply to the appliance.
- Make sure the cooking zone and the cookware bottom is clean and dry. This will allow better
conduction of heat and prevent any damage to the heating surface. Do not place empty
cookware on the cooking zone.
- The cooking zone may be damaged if you place an empty pan onto it. Before placing a pan
onto the cooking zone, wipe the pan bottom dry to allow conduction of heat.
COOKING POWER LEVELS
Cooking zone heat power can be set to ten different levels. The table lists some examples of
use for each level.
Level Purpose
0Switched o, using the residual heat
1 - 2 Keeping the food warm, slow cooking of smaller amounts (lowest setting)
3Slow cooking (follow-up cooking after the initial power boost)
4 - 5 Slow cooking (follow-up cooking) of large amounts, pan-roasting of larger chunks
6Searing and browning
7 - 8 Searing
9Cooking of large amounts, searing
PPower boost setting for start of the cooking process; also suitable for very
large amounts of food
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POWER SAVING TIPS
- When purchasing cookware, note that the diameter indicated on the pan usually pertains to
the upper edge or the lid, which is normally larger than the diameter of the pan bottom.
- If a dish takes a long time to cook, use a pressure cooker. Make sure there is always sucient
liquid in the pressure cooker. If an empty cooker is placed on the cooking hob, it may
overheat which in turn may lead to damage to both the pot and the cooking zone.
- Whenever possible, close the pot or pan with a suitably sized lid. Use cookware that fits the
amount of food you are cooking. Cooking in a large partly full pot will consume much more
energy.
PAN RECOGNITION
- Even if there is no pot or pan on the cooking zone or if the pan used
has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the cooking zone,
there will be no losses of energy.
- “If the pan is much smaller than the cooking zone, there is a
possibility that it will not be recognized by the cooking zone. When
the cooking zone is activated, the sign and the selected power
level will flash alternately on the cooking power display.
If a suitable pan is placed on the induction cooking zone within
the next minute, the hob will recognize it and switch on with the
selected cooking power. As soon as the pan is removed from the
cooking zone, the power supply is cut o.”
- If a smaller pan or pot is placed on the cooking zone and it is
recognized, the hob will only use as much power as necessary given
the pan size.
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If sugar or food with high sugar content is spilled over a hot class
ceramic hob, immediately wipe the hob or remove the sugar with
a scraper, even if the cooking zone is still hot. This will prevent
any damage to the class ceramic surface.
Do not use detergents and other cleaners to clean a hot glass
ceramic hob as this could damage the surface.
- The cooking hob is fitted with highly ecient induction cooking
zones. The heat is generated directly in the bottom of the pan
where it is needed the most. This avoids any losses through the
glass ceramic surface. Power consumption is considerably lower
than in conventional cooking zones with radiation heaters.
- The glass ceramic cooking zone is not heated directly, but only
indirectly with the heat radiated back by the pan. After the
cooking zone is switched o, this heat is indicated as »residual
heat«.
- In induction cooking zones, heating is made possible by the
induction coil installed under the glass ceramic surface. The coil
induces a magnetic field which generates eddy currents in the
bottom of a ferromagnetic pan, which in turn heats the pan.
INDUCTION COOKING ZONE OPERATING
PRINCIPLE
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Ø Ø Ø
- The induction will work correctly if you use suitable cookware.
- Make sure the pot or pan is in the middle of the cooking zone.
- Suitable cookware: cookware made of steel, enamel-coated steel
pans, or cast iron pans.
- Unsuitable cookware: alloy steel cookware with copper or
aluminium bottom, and glass cookware.
- The magnet test: Use a small magnet to check whether the
pan or pot bottom is ferromagnetic. If the magnet sticks to the
bottom of the pan, then it is suitable for an induction cooker.
- When using a pressure cooker, keep an eye on it until the right pressure is reached.
First, set the cooking zone to maximum power; then, following the pressure cooker
manufacturer's instructions, decrease the cooking power when appropriate.
- Make sure there is enough liquid in the pressure cooker or any other pot or pan. Due to
overheating, using an empty pot on the cooking zone may result in damage to both the
pot and the cooking zone.
- Some cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic bottom. In such case, only the
magnetic part will heat up, while the rest of the bottom will remain cool.
- When using special cookware, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
- For best cooking results, the ferromagnetic area on the cookware bottom should match
the size of the cooking zone. If the cooking zone does not recognize the pan, try placing
it on a dierent cooking zone with a smaller diameter.
Cooking zone Minimum pan bottom diameter
Rear left, front right Ø 90 mm
Front left, rear right Ø 130 mm
Pan bottom has to be flat.
INDUCTION COOKWARE
COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR AN INDUCTION HOB
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OPERATING THE COOKING HOB
CONTROL UNIT (depending on the model)
AB
DE
EF
GG
G G
F
C
Settings sensor keys:
AHob on/off key
Bock/child lock key
CPower and timer decrease key (–)
DPower and timer increase key (+)
ECooking zone on key
FDecimal point indicating that timer function is activated
GPower level displays
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Touch the on/off key (A) and hold it for 1
second to switch on the hob. An acoustic
signal will be sounded and the decimal
point will light up on all display units.
A
E
EF
If no cooking zone is switched on in 10 seconds, the cooking hob will power off. A
short beep will be heard.
When the appliance is first connected to the power mains or re-connected after a
power supply failure, the appliance is locked.
SWITCHING ON THE HOB
Changing the cooking zone settings
Power level can be changed at any time by selected the desired cooking zone a,d
adjusting the setting by touching the corresponding key C or D.
To increase or decrease the power level faster, touch and hold the C or D key.
After the hob is switched on (in the next
10 seconds), switch on the desired cooking
zone (E). Use the keys C and D to select the
desired setting for the activated cooking
zone. If you first touch the C key, the power
level will be set to "9". If you first touch the
D key, the power level will be set to "1".
If there is no cookware on the selected
cooking zone, the set power level and the
symbol will appear alternately on the
display unit.
A
E
ED
C
SWITCHING ON THE COOKING ZONES
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POWER ZONE WITH THE POWER BOOST
OPTION
Select any cooking zone. Touch the (C) key. A short acoustic signal will be emitted and
"9" will appear on the display unit. Touch the D key and P will appear on the display unit.
The cooking zone will operate at maximum power for 10 minutes; then, an acoustic signal
will be emitted and the power level will switch to 9.
AB
E
GC
CD
Deactivating the power boost
- Power can be decreased to desired level by pressing the (C) key.
The cooking zone with the power boost function activated is highly powerful.
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Locking the cooking hob controls
Touch the lock/child lock key (B) and hold
it for 1 second. Signal light (B1) will light up.
The cooking hob is now locked.
Unlocking the cooking hob controls
To unlock the cooking hob, proceed in the
same way as for locking it. The hob must be
switched off. Touch the B key and hold it
for 1 second.
The lock function can be activated
when the cooking zones are switched on
or when the cooking zone is switched off.
If the cooking zone is switched on, the key
lock function locks all keys, except for the
cooking zone on/off key (A) and the lock
key. If the cooking zone is switched off, the
key lock function locks all keys, except for
the lock key. Cooking hob lock is always
activated when the appliance is connected
to the power mains or after the power
supply has been disconnected.
CHILD LOCK
Child lock may be activated on the hob to prevent the appliance from being switched on
easily and quickly and to prevent any changes during operation.
B B1
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TIMER FUNCTIONS
This function allows setting the cooking time for the selected cooking zone on which a
power level has already been set. When the time expires, the cooking zone is switched off
automatically.
Cooking time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. The program timer can be set for all
cooking zones at all power levels.
TIMER ACTIVATION
First, select the cooking zone (E). Then, use the (C) and (D) keys to set the power level.
The program timer will not operate if the power level is set to "0". Touch the cooking zone
selection key (E) again. An acoustic signal will be emitted, and "t." with a decimal point will
appear on the cooking zone display unit (G). Remaining time will appear on the opposite
cooking zone display.
- Touch the (C) and (D) keys to set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.
- When the desired value is set, the countdown begins. If you touch the (C) and (D) keys
simultaneously, the time will be reset to »0« or it will be switched o. If you touch and
hold the (C) or (D) key, the rate at which the setting changes will increase.
- After a few seconds, timer display will switch o and a decimal point will be lit next to
the power display.
- After the set time has expired, acoustic signal will be activated and the cooking zone will
be switched o. Switch of the alarm by touching any key; alternatively, it will switch o
automatically after 2 minutes.
Changing the cooking time
- Remaining cooking time can be changed at any time during cooking.
- Press the key for the desired cooking zone twice.
- Touch the (C) or (D) key to set a new desired cooking time.
Displaying the remaining cooking time
If several timer settings are activated, remaining cooking time can be displayed by
touching the (E) key twice.
A
DE
EGCD
C
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SWITCHING OFF A COOKING ZONE
To switch off a cooking zone (E), use the
relevant (C) key to set the power level
to "0". To quickly switch off the cooking
zone, touch the relevant (C) and (D) keys
simultaneously. You will hear a short beep,
and "0" will be displayed on the display unit.
If the power of all all cooking zones is set
to "0", the cooking zone will switch off
automatically after a few seconds.
AB
DE
EF
GG
G G
F
C
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
The glass ceramic hob is also fitted with a residual heat display, "H". The glass ceramic
cooking zone is not heated directly, but only indirectly by the heat radiated back by
the pan. As long as the symbol "H" is lit up after the hob has been switched off, there
is residual heat in the cooking zone, which can be used to keep the food warm or for
defrosting. When the "H" sign disappears, the cooking zone may still be hot. Be careful as
there is danger of burns!
MAXIMUM COOKING TIME
For safety, the cooking time for each cooking zone is restricted to a maximum duration.
Duration of operation depends on the selected power level. If the setting is not changed
within the set time, the cooking zone will power off automatically.
Power level 123456789
Maximum operating
time (hours) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 3
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Touch the on/off key (A) and hold it for 1
second to switch off the hob. An acoustic
signal will be emitted and all cooking zones
will be switched off.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENTIRE COOKING
HOB
A
AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF
If the keys are activated for too long during cooking (e.g. due to spilt liquid or an object
placed over the sensor keys), the cooking hob will be switched off after 10 seconds. "–"
will flash on all displays and an acoustic signal will be emitted. The acoustic signal will stop
when you remove the object or wipe the spilt liquid.
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