Hisense BI6062HIXUK User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Induction hob

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.
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INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning –general danger

Contents
41. Safety precautions ..........................................................................................................
62. Other important safety warnings ...................................................................................
62.1 Before connecting the appliance ....................................................................................
73. Induction hob installation ...............................................................................................
103.1 Flush-mount installation into the worktop .......................................................................
133.2 Fitting the foam gasket ....................................................................................................
134. Connecting the induction hob to the power mains ......................................................
134.1 Power cord ......................................................................................................................
144.2 Connecting the appliance ...............................................................................................
165. Appliance description .....................................................................................................
165.1 Before first use ................................................................................................................
176. Operating the cooking hob .............................................................................................
176.1 Control unit ......................................................................................................................
186.2 Powering on the induction cooking hob .........................................................................
186.3 Switching on the cooking zones .....................................................................................
196.4 Bridged cooking zone .....................................................................................................
206.5 Automatic rapid heating ..................................................................................................
216.6 Power Boost ....................................................................................................................
216.7 Child lock / lock ...............................................................................................................
226.8 Time functions .................................................................................................................
236.9 Residual heat indicator ....................................................................................................
236.10 Maximum cooking time ...................................................................................................
246.11 Overheat protection ........................................................................................................
246.12 Automatic switch off ........................................................................................................
246.13 Switching off the cooking zone .......................................................................................
246.14 Switching off the entire cooking hob ..............................................................................
257. User settings ....................................................................................................................
268. Tips and hints ..................................................................................................................
268.1 Cooking hob (conventional or glass ceramic) .................................................................
278.2 Induction cooking zone operating principle ....................................................................
278.3 Induction cookware .........................................................................................................
288.4 Energy saving tips ...........................................................................................................
309. Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................................
3110. Problems and errors .......................................................................................................
3210.1 Noises during induction cooking .....................................................................................
3211. Technical data .................................................................................................................
3312. Disposal ............................................................................................................................
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1. Safety precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS –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.
Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean
the appliance, as this may result in an electric shock.
The appliance is not intended to be controlled by external timers
or separate remote controll system.
Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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 (only for appliances supplied with
connection cord).
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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 remove the fuse or
trip the main circuit breaker so that the appliance is fully isolated
from the power mains.
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 proof blanket.
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must
not be used for other purposes, for example room heating.
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.
Metalic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should
not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not
rely on the pan detector.
Appliance must be connected to fixed wiring which has
incorporated means of disconnection. Fixed wiring must be
made in accordance with the wiring rules.
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2. Other important safety warnings
The appliance is intended for household use. Do not use it for any other purpose, such as room heating,
drying of pets or other animals, paper, fabrics, herbs etc. As this may lead to injury or fire hazard.
Appliance must be connected to fixed wiring which has incorporated means of disconnection. Fixed
wiring must be made in accordance with the wiring rules.
If another electrical appliance is connected to an AC power socket near the appliance, make sure the
power cord does not come in to contact with hot cooking zones.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised 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 occur due to various factors, such as different angles under which the appliances are
observed, different coloured backgrounds, materials, and room illumination.
2.1 Before connecting the appliance
WARNING!
Carefully read the instructions for use before connecting the appliance. Repair or any
warranty claim resulting from incorrect connection or use of the appliance shall not be
covered by the warranty.
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3. Induction hob installation
30 cm
60 cm
INFORMATION!
Installation of the appliance into a kitchen worktop and its connection to the power mains may
only be performed by an adequately qualifi ed technician.
Installation procedure
•Suitably protect the edges of the cut aperture.
•Connect the induction cooking hob to the mains power supply (see instructions for the connection
of the induction cooking hob to mains power supply).
•Place the induction hob into the cut aperture.
•Veneer or other fi nish of the piece of kitchen furniture into which the hob is to be built in should
be treated with heat resistant glue (100 °C); otherwise, the worktop fi nish may be discolored or
deformed.
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•Use of solid wood corner trims on worktops behind the induction cooking hob is only allowed if
the clearance between the trim and the hob is no smaller than indicated on the installation plans.
INFORMATION!
The worktop has to be completely level.
•The induction hob is suitable for installation
into a worktop above a kitchen cabinet with
a minimum width of 600 mm.
•Any kitchen cabinetry suspended above the
induction hob should be high enough not to
disturb the work process.
•The vertical distance between the induction
hob and the kitchen hood must be at least
the distance specified in the instructions for
installation of the kitchen hood and no less
than 650 mm.
•The distance between the edge of the
induction hob and the adjacent kitchen
cabinet should be no less than 40 mm.
•Minimum clearance between the induction
hob and the rear wall is indicated in the
installation diagram.
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Lower cabinet with a drawer
•There must be an opening with a height of
no less than 140 mm along the entire width
of the cabinet in the cabinet rear wall. In
addition, there should be an opening of at
least 4 mm in the front side, along the entire
width of the cabinet.
•A horizontal partition panel should be
installed underneath the induction hob along
its entire length. There should be at least
10 mm of clearance between the lower end
of the hob and the partition panel.
•Adequate ventilation should be allowed from
the rear side.
•If there is a drawer under the kitchen cabinet,
do not store aluminium foil or flammable
substances or liquids (such as sprays) in this
drawer. Keep such substances away from
the cooking hob. Danger of explosion!
Lower cabinet with an oven
•Installing an oven under the induction hob is
possible for oven models with a cooling fan.
•Before installing the oven, the kitchen cabinet
rear wall has to be removed in the area of the
opening for installation.
•In addition, there should be an opening of at
least 4 mm on the front side, along the entire
width of the cabinet.
•If other appliances are installed under the
induction cooking hob we cannot guarantee
their correct operation.
INFORMATION!
Normal operation of the induction cooking hob electronic components requires sufficient air
circulation.
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3.1 Flush-mount installation into the worktop
30 cm
60 cm
Appliances without faceted edges or decorative frames, are suitable for flush mounting.
Installation procedure
•The appliance may only be installed into a temperature- and water-resistant countertop, such as
a countertop made of natural stone (marble, granite) or solid wood (the edges along the cut-out
have to be sealed).
•When installing into a countertop made of ceramics, wood, or glass, a wooden sub-frame should
be used. The frame is not supplied with the appliance. The appliance may only be installed into
a countertop made of other materials after you have consulted the countertop manufacturer and
obtained his express approval.
•Internal dimension of the basic unit should be at least equal to the internal cut-out for the appliance.
This will allow simple removal of the appliance from the countertop.
•Attach sealing tape along the perimeter of the bottom of the glass panel.
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1. First, feed the power cord through the cut-out.
2. Place the appliance over the centre of the
cut-out.
3. Connect the appliance to the power mains.
4. Test appliance operation.
5. Seal the slot between the appliance and the
countertop using a silicone sealant. The silicone
sealant used to seal the appliance has to be
temperature-resistant (to at least 160 °C).
6. Smooth out the silicone sealant using a
suitable tool. Do not switch on the appliance until
the silicone sealant has dried completely.
1. Silicone sealant
2. Sealing tape
Stone countertop
WARNING!
Pay particular attention to built-in dimensions with (natural) stone countertops. When choosing
the silicone sealant, observe the countertop material and consult the countertop manufacturer.
Use of inappropriate silicone sealants can result in permanent discolouration of some parts.
1. Countertop
2. Appliance
3. Slot
Given the margin of error (tolerance) for the glass ceramic plate of the appliance, and the cutout in
the countertop, the slot is adjustable (min.2 mm).
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Ceramic, wooden, or glass countertop
1. Countertop
2. Appliance
3. Slot
4. Wooden frame, thickness
16 mm.
Given the margin of error (tolerance) for the glass ceramic plate of the appliance, and the cut-out
in the countertop, the slot is adjustable (min. 2mm).
Install the wooden frame 5 mm below the upper edge of the countertop (see figure).
Observe the radii of glass edges (R10, R2) when making the cut-out.
CUT-OUTGLASS
Removing the built-in appliance
Disconnect the induction hob from the power mains. Use a suitable tool to remove the silicone gasket
from the perimeter. Remove the induction hobby pressing from the lower side upwards.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to remove the appliance from the upper side of countertop.
WARNING!
The service department shall only be responsible for repair and servicing of the induction hob.
Consult your specialized kitchen equipment dealer regarding the re-installation of the flush-mount
induction hob.
WARNING!
If the oven is installed under a flush-mounted induction hob, then the worktop thickness should
be at least 45 mm.
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3.2 Fitting the foam gasket
Before installing the induction hob into a kitchen worktop, attach the foam gasket supplied with the
appliance to the bottom side of the hob. Some appliances come with the gasket already fitted!
1. Remove the protective film from the gasket.
2. Attach it to the bottom side of the glass surface, 2–3 mm away from the edge, along the entire
perimeter of the glass panel.
3. The gasket may not overlap in the corners.
4. When fitting the gasket, make sure it is not damaged by or in contact with any sharp objects.
WARNING!
Do not install the appliance without the gasket!
4. Connecting the induction hob to the power
mains
•Power mains protection must conform to the relevant regulations.
•Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate conforms to
the voltage of the power mains.
•There should be a switching device in the electrical installation that can disconnect all poles of
the appliance from the power mains, with a minimum clearance of 3 mm between the contacts
when open. Suitable devices include fuses, protective switches etc.
•The connection should be adjusted to the current and fuses.
•After installation, the parts carrying electrical current and insulated parts shall be protected against
contact.
WARNING!
The appliance may only be connected by an authorised expert. False connection can destroy
parts of the appliance. In such case, there is no right to warranty! Disconnect the appliance from
the power mains before any repair or maintenance operation.
4.1 Power cord
(appliance without a power cord)
* Ferrules are not supplied.
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INFORMATION!
We recommend using electric wire ferrules (end terminals).
•The following may be used for connection:
•PVC insulated connection cables type H05 VV-F or H05V2V2-F with yellow-and-green protective
conductor, or other equivalent or superior cables.
•Exterior cable diameter should be at least 8.0 mm.
•Run the power cord through a cord strain relief (clamp) which
4.2 Connecting the appliance
Connecting a 60-cm appliance
1. Open the cover of the connection terminal box.
2. Connect the wires according to your type of appliance. The jumpers are provided on the connection
terminal.
3. Run the power cord through a cord strain relief (clamp) that protects the cable from being pulled
out.
Connection diagram
Single phase connection (32 A)
•Single-phase connection (1 1N, 220–240 V~ /50–60 Hz):
- Voltage between line and neutral conductor is 220–240 V~. Install
a jumper between terminals 1 and 2, and between terminals 4 and
5.
- The circuit should be fitted with a fuse of at least 32 A. Power cord
core cross-sectional area should be at least 4 mm².
2-phase connection (16A)
•2 phases, 1 neutral conductor (2 1N, 380–415 V~ /50–60 Hz):
- Voltage between the line and neutral conductor is 220–240 V~.;
voltage between lines is 380–415 V~. Install a jumper between the
terminals 4 and 5. The circuit should be fitted with at least two
fuses of at least 16 A each. Power cord core cross-sectional area
should be at least 1.5 mm².
•2 phases, 2 neutral conductors (2 2N, 220–240 V 2 2N ~ /50–60Hz):
Voltage between phases and neutral conductor is 220-240 V~.-
- The circuit should be fitted with at least two fuses of at least 16 A
each. Power cord core cross-sectional area should be at least
1.5 mm².
only for NL!
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Connecting the power cord to the power mains
(appliance with a power cord)
•The cooking hob has to be hard-wired directly to the power mains.
•Devices for disconnecting from the power mains have to comply with the relevant regulations.
•Do not extend the power cord and do not lead it over sharp edges.
•If the appliance is installed above an oven, make sure the power cord is never in contact with the
oven's hot parts.
Two-phase connection
Single-phase
connection
L, L1 = brown
L2 = black
N, N1 = grey
= yellow and green
Two-phase connectionSingle-phase connection
If your electric mains have 2 line
conductors and 2 neutral
conductors, connect the
appliance as shown in Diagram
C.
If your electric mains have 2 line
conductors and 1 neutral
conductor, connect the
appliance as shown in Diagram
B.
Connect the hob as shown in
Diagram A. If your power mains
do not allow a 32 A fuse, the
appliance power should be
decreased or limited
accordingly. only for NL!
Connecting a 30-cm appliance
1. Open the cover of the connection terminal box.
2. Connect the wires according to your type of appliance.
3. Run the power cord through a cord strain relief (clamp) that protects the cable from being pulled
out.
Connecting the power cord to the power mains
(appliance with a power cord)
Connection diagram
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Table continued from last page
L = brown
N = blue
= yellow and green
Single-phase connection
Connect the appliance as shown in Diagram A. If your power mains
do not allow a 16 A fuse, the appliance power should be decreased
or limited accordingly.
See chapter User Settings.
The circuit should be fitted with
a fuse of at least 16 A.
Appliances with a width of 30
centimetres (two cooking
zones) only allow single-phase
connection. The cross-sectional
area of the power cord core
should be at least 1.5 mm²!
5. Appliance description
INFORMATION!
Appliance functions and equipment depend on the model.
1. Induction cooking zone ø 230 mm
2. Induction cooking zone ø 180 mm
3. Induction cooking zone ø 145 mm
4. Cooking hob control module
5.1 Before first use
Clean the cooking surface using a damp cloth and some mild washing-up liquid.
During initial use, the characteristic "new appliance smell" may appear; it will gradually disappear.
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6. Operating the cooking hob
6.1 Control unit
Touch the relevant key to switch the hob on or off.Hob on/off key
Locks/unlocks the cooking hob controlsLock/child lock
Powers on the selected cooking zone or increases operating
power:
Power increase key
•touch to switch on the selected cooking zone to power
level 9
•touch once (tap) to increase the power level by one
level
•long-press to set or increase the power level faster
Power off the selected cooking zone or decrease operating
power:
Power decrease key
•touch to switch on the selected cooking zone to power
level 4
•touch once (tap) to decrease the power level by one
level
•long-press to set or decrease the power level faster
•long-press or press multiple times to switch off the
selected cooking zone
Indicates the current power level setting for the cooking
zone
Power level display
Setting the timer:Time functions
•countdown timer (minute minder) for the entire cooking
hob; does not power off the cooking zone
•shut-off timer for respective cooking zones; when the
time expires, the cooking zone is powered off
Indicates the selected cooking zoneTimer function indicator
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6.2 Powering on the induction cooking hob
1. Touch to power on the induction hob.
2. Place the cookware onto the selected cooking zone.
3. appears on all cooking zone displays; a short beep is emitted.
INFORMATION!
If no cooking zone is switched on in 10 seconds, the induction hob will power off.
6.3 Switching on the cooking zones
1. Touch the key for the selected cooking zone. The selected display unit will flash.
2. Use the or key to set the power level for the selected cooking zone.
3. The cooking zone remains activated.
4. If the hob does not recognize any pan on the selected cooking zone, the symbol appears. If
you do not place a pan on the selected cooking zone within 2 minutes, the cooking zone will
automatically switch off.
INFORMATION!
During operation, power level for the selected cooking zone can he adjusted using
the or key.
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6.4 Bridged cooking zone
(depending on the model)
•Some models allow combining two cooking zones on the left-hand side into a single large
connected cooking zone. Thus, a large oval pan or a griddle can be placed on the combined
cooking field. The pan has to be large enough to cover the centres of the upper and lower cooking
zone.
•Maximum pan size: 40 x 25 cm. For even heat distribution, we recommend using a heavy-bottom
baking dish or pan. During cooking, the dish or pan will heat up. Be careful to prevent burns.
•When placing the baking dish on the hob, make sure it does not cover the control module.
INFORMATION!
The pan should always cover the centre of the cooking zone!
1. Power on the induction hob.
2. Simultaneously touch and and hold them for 3 seconds. The sign will appear on the
display unit for the rear field to indicate that the two cooking zones are bridged.
3. Set the desired cooking power for the bridged cooking zone.
4. Set the power level of the combined cooking zone to "0". The sign will disappear and heating
will be switched off.
5. Both cooking zones will operate independently.
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6.5 Automatic rapid heating
All cooking zones are fitted with a special mechanism that sets the cooking power to maximum at the
start of the cooking process, regardless of the actual power setting. After a while, the cooking zone
power switches back to the initially set level. Automatic rapid heating can be activated on every cooking
zone for any cooking power level except for level "9" and "P".
INFORMATION!
The automatic rapid heating function is suitable for dishes that have to be heated up at maximum
power first, and then cooked for a longer period of time at a lower power level without the need
for constant supervision.
The automatic rapid heating function is not suitable for braising, frying, or sautéing, food that
requires frequent turning, basting, or mixing, or food that has to boil for a longer period of time
in a pressure cooker.
1. Power on the induction hob.
2. Place the cookware on the selected cooking zone.
3. Press the key and hold it for approximately 3 seconds until you hear a short beep.
and will flash alternately on the display.
4. Press or to set the final power level for the automatic rapid heating function. Five seconds
after you have selected the power level, the function is confirmed with a short beep. If you set the
final power level to or the function is disabled.
5. and selected power level will alternate on the power level display.
6. When the automatic rapid heating time expires, the cooking zone automatically switches to the
selected level which will then be continuously displayed.
7. To switch off the automatic rapid heating function, simultaneously press and or if you
decrease or increase the power level on the selected cooking zone. Then, you can set the new
power level.
Automatic rapid heating table
87654321Power level
1951204302601801207040Automatic rapid heating time (sec)
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