Kitchenware VGCT60 Specification sheet

kitchenware
Ceramic Hob
Instruction Manual / Installation Manual
MODEL: VGCT60

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Congratulations on the purchase o your new "VOGUE" Ceramic Hob.
We recommend that you spend some time to read this Instruction / Installation
Manual in order to ully understand how to install correctly and operate it.
For installation, please read the installation section.
Read all the sa ety instructions care ully be ore use and keep this Instruction /
Installation Manual or uture re erence.
Product Overview
Top View
Control Panel
1. max. 1200 W zone
2. max. 1800 W zone
3. max. 1200 W zone
4. max. 1800 W zone
5. Glass plate
6. Control panel
1. ON/OFF control
2. keylock control
3. Power regulating controls

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Product Information
The microcomputer ceramic cooker hob can meet di erent kinds o cuisine
demands because o resistance wire heating, micro-computerized control and
multi-power selection, really the optimal choice or modern amilies.
The ceramic cooker hob centers on customers and adopts personalized design.
The hob has sa e and reliable per ormances, making your li e com ortable and
enabling to ully enjoy the pleasure rom li e.
Before using your New Ceramic Hob
• Read this guide, taking special note o the ‘Sa ety Warnings’ section.
• Remove any protective ilm that may still be on your ceramic hob.
Using t e Touc Controls
• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball o your inger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a
utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin ilm o water may make the
controls di icult to operate.
C oosing t e rig t Cookware
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

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Make sure that the base o your pan is smooth, sits lat against the glass, and is
the same size as the cooking zone. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.
Always li t pans o the ceramic hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.
Using your Ceramic Hob
To start cooking
1. Touch the ON/OFF control.
• A ter power on, the buzzer beeps once, all
the indicators light up or 1 second then go
out, indicating that the ceramic hob has
entered the state o standby mode.
2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that
you wish to use.
• Make sure the bottom o the pan and the sur ace
O the cooking zone are clean and dry.

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3. Select a heat setting by touching the or
control.
• I you don’t choose a heat setting within 1
minute, the ceramic hob will automatically
switch o . You will need to start again at
step 1.
• You can modi y the heat setting at any time
during cooking.
W en you ave finis ed cooking
1a. Turn the cooking zone o by scrolling down to “- “or touching and
control together.
1b. Turn the whole cooktop o by touching the ON/OFF control.
2. Beware o hot sur aces
H will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the
sur ace has cooled down to a sa e temperature. It can also be used as an energy
saving unction i you want to heat urther pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.

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Locking t e Controls
• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use ( or example children
accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are
disabled.
To lock t e controls
Touch the keylock control. The indicator next
to the keylock will light up
To unlock t e controls
1. Make sure the ceramic hob is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the keylock control or a while.
3. You can now start using your ceramic hob.
When the hob is in the lock mode,all the controls are disable except the ON/OFF ,
you can always turn the ceramic hob o with the ON/OFF control in an emergency,
but you shall unlock the hob irst in the next operation
Over-Temperature Protection
A temperature sensor equipped can monitor the temperature inside the ceramic
hob. When an excessive temperature is monitored, the ceramic hob will stop
operation automatically.
Residual Heat Warning
When the hob has been operating or some time,there will be some residual
heat.The letter “H ”appears to warn you to keep away rom it.
Auto S utdown
Another sa ety eature o the hob is auto shutdown.This occurs whenever you
orget to switch o a cooking zone.The de ault shutdown times are shown in
the table below:
Power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Default working timer ( our)
8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2

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Cooking Guidelines
Take care when rying as the oil and at heat up very quickly, particularly
i you’re using PowerBoost. At extremely high termperatures oil and at
will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious ire risk.
Cooking Tips
• When ood comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimise the amount o liquid or at to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the ood has heated
through.
Simmering, cooking rice
• Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85˚C, when bubbles are just
rising occasionally to the sur ace o the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious
soups and tender stews because the lavours develop without overcooking the
ood. You should also cook egg-based and lourthickened sauces below boiling
point.
• Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a
setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the ood is cooked properly in
the time recommended.
Searing steak
To cook juicy lavoursome steaks:
1. Stand the meat at room temperature or about 20 minutes be ore cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based rying pan.
3. Brush both sides o the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount o oil into the hot
pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend
on the thickness o the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary
rom about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is
– the irmer it eels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate or a ew minutes to allow it to relax
and become tender be ore serving.
For stir-frying
1. Choose an ceramic compatible lat-based wok or a large rying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir- rying should be quick. I

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cooking large quantities, cook the ood in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan brie ly and add two tablespoons o oil.
4. Cook any meat irst, put it aside and keep warm.
5. Stir- ry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking
zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
7. Serve immediately.
Heat Settings
The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several
actors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment
with the cooktop to ind the settings that best suit you.
Heat setting Suitability
1 - 2 • delicate warming or small amounts o ood
• melting chocolate, butter, and oods that burn quickly
• gentle simmering
• slow warming
3 - 4 • reheating
• rapid simmering
• cooking rice
5 - 6 • pancakes
7 - 8 • sautéing
• cooking pasta
9 • stir- rying
• searing
• bringing soup to the boil
• boiling water

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Care and Cleaning
W at? How? Important!
Everyday soiling on
glass ( ingerprints,
marks, stains le t by
ood or non-sugary
spillovers on the
glass)
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop o .
2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while
the glass is still warm (but
not hot!)
3. Rinse and wipe dry with a
clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Switch the power to the
cooktop back on.
• When the power to the cooktop is
switched o , there will be no ‘hot
sur ace’ indication but the cooking
zone may still be hot! Take extreme
care.
• Heavy-duty scourers, some nylon
scourers and harsh/abrasive
cleaning agents may scratch the
glass. Always read the label to check
i your cleaner or scourer is suitable.
• Never leave cleaning residue on the
cooktop: the glass may become
stained.
Boilovers, melts, and
hot sugary spills on
the glass
Remove these immediately with
a ish slice, palette kni e or razor
blade scraper suitable or
ceramic glass cooktops, but
beware o hot cooking zone
sur aces:
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop o at the wall.
2. Hold the blade or utensil at a
30° angle and scrape the
soiling or spill to a cool area
o the cooktop.
3. Clean the soiling or spill up
with a dish cloth or paper
towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 or
‘Everyday soiling on glass’
above.
• Remove stains le t by melts and
sugary ood or spillovers as soon
as possible. I le t to cool on the
glass, they may be di icult to
remove or even permanently
damage the glass sur ace.
• Cut hazard: when the sa ety cover
is retracted, the blade in a scraper
is razor-sharp. Use with extreme
care and always store sa ely and
out o reach o children.
Spillovers on the
touch controls
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop o .
2. Soak up the spill
3. Wipe the touch control area
with a clean damp sponge or
cloth.
4. Wipe the area completely dry
with a paper towel.
5. Switch the power to the
cooktop back on.
• The cooktop may beep and turn
itsel o , and the touch controls
may not unction while there is
liquid on them. Make sure you wipe
the touch control area dry be ore
turning the cooktop back on.

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Hints and Tips
Problem Possible causes W at to do
The cooktop cannot
Be turned on.
No power. Make sure the cooktop is connected
to the power supply and that it is
switched on.
Check whether there is a power
outage in your home or area. I
you’ve checked everything and the
problem persists, call a quali ied
technician.
The touch controls are
unresponsive.
The controls are locked. Unlock the controls. See section
‘Using your ceramic cooktop’ or
instructions.
The touch controls are
di icult to operate.
There may be a slight ilm o
water over the controls or you
may be using the tip o your
inger when touching the
controls.
Make sure the touch control area is
dry and use the ball o your inger
when touching the controls.
The glass is being
scratched.
Rough-edged cookware.
Unsuitable, abrasive scourer or
cleaning products being used.
Use cookware with lat and smooth
bases. See ‘Choosing the right
cookware’.
See ‘Care and cleaning’.
Some pans make
crackling or clicking
noises.
This may be caused by the
construction o your cookware
(layers o di erent metals
vibrating di erently).
This is normal or cookware and
does not indicate a ault.
Tec nical Specification
Cooking Hob VGCT60
Cooking Zones 4 zones
Supply Voltage 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Installed Electric Power 5500-6600W
Product Size L×W×H(mm) 590X520X50
Building-in Dimensions A×B (mm) 560X490
Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to
improve our products we may change speci ications and designs without prior
notice.

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Installation
Selection of installation equipment
Cut out the work sur ace according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
For the purpose o installation and use, a minimum o 50mm space shall be
preserved around the hole.
Be sure the thickness o the work sur ace is at least 30mm. Please select
heat-resistant work sur ace material to avoid larger de ormation caused by the
heat radiation rom the hotplate. As shown below:
L(mm)
W(mm)
H(mm)
D(mm)
A(mm)
B(mm)
X(mm)
590 520 50 46 560+4
+1
490 +4
+1
50 mini
Under any circumstances, make sure the ceramic cooker hob is well ventilated
and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Ensure the ceramic cooker hob is in
good work state. As shown below
Note: The sa ety distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above
the hotplate should be at least 760mm.

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A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D E
760 50 mini 20 mini Air intake Air exit 5mm
Before locating t e fixing brackets
The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth sur ace (use the packaging). Do not
apply orce onto the controls protruding rom the hob.
Fix the hob on the work sur ace by screw our brackets on the bottom o hob (see
picture) a ter installation.
A B C D
scre
w
bracket Screw hole
base
Adjust the bracket position to suit or di erent work sur ace’s thickness.
Cautions
1. The ceramic cooker hob must be installed by quali ied personnel or technicians.
We have pro essionals at your service. Please never conduct the operation by
yoursel .
2. The ceramic cooker hob shall not be mounted to cooling equipment,
dishwashers and rotary dryers.

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3. The ceramic cooker hob shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be
ensured to enhance its reliability.
4. The wall and induced heating zone above the work sur ace shall withstand heat.
5. To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to
heat.
6. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
Connecting t e ob to t e mains power supply
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant
standard,or a single-pole circuit breaker.the method o connection is shown
below.
1. I the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an
a ter-sales technician using the proper tools, so as to avoid any accidents.
2. I the appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply, an omnipolar
circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap o 3mm between the
contacts.
3. The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made
and that it complies with sa ety regulations.
4. The cable must not be bent or compressed.

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5. The cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a properly quali ied
person.
Safety Warnings
Your sa ety is important to us. Please read this in ormation be ore using your
cooktop.
Installation
Electrical S ock Hazard
• Disconnect the appliance rom the mains electricity supply be ore carrying
• out any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a quali ied electrician.
• Failure to ollow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Cut Hazard
• Take care - panel edges are sharp.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important safety instructions
• Read these instructions care ully be ore installing or using this appliance.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
• Please make this in ormation available to the person responsible or installing the appliance
as it
• could reduce your installation costs.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions or
installation.
• This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably quali ied person.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing
ull disconnection rom the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
Operation and maintenance
Electrical S ock Hazard
• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. I the cooktop sur ace should break or crack,
switch the appliance o immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact
a quali ied technician.
• Switch the cooktop o at the wall be ore cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to ollow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Healt Hazard

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• This appliance complies with electromagnetic sa ety standards.
• However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps)
must consult with their doctor or implant manu acturer be ore using this appliance to make sure
that their implants will not be a ected by the electromagnetic ield.
• Failure to ollow this advice may result in death.
Hot Surface Hazard
• During use, accessible parts o this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact the ceramic glass
until the sur ace is cool.
• Never leave metal objects (such as kitchen utensils) or empty pans on the cooktop as they can
become hot very quickly.
• Beware: magnetisable metal objects worn on the body may become hot in the vicinity o the
cooktop. Gold or silver jewellery will not be a ected.
• Keep children away.
• Handles o saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other
cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out o reach o children.
• Failure to ollow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
Cut Hazard
• The razor-sharp blade o a cooktop scraper is exposed when the sa ety cover is retracted.
Use with extreme care and always store sa ely and out o reach o children.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important safety instructions
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage sur ace.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Do not place or leave any magnetisable objects (e.g. credit cards, memory cards)
or electronic devices (e.g. computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be
a ected by its electromagnetic ield.
• Never use your appliance or warming or heating the room.
• A ter use, always turn o the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this manual
(i.e. by using the touch controls). Do not rely on the pan detection eature to turn o the
cooking zones when you remove the pans.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
• Do not store items o interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children
climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
• Children or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance should
have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should
be satis ied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their
surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part o the appliance unless speci ically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be done by a quali ied technician.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your cooktop.
• Do not stand on your cooktop.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the ceramic glass sur ace as this
can scratch the glass.

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• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop, as these
can scratch the ceramic glass.
• I the power supply cable is damaged, it must only be replaced by a quali ied technician.
• Do not operate your cooktop by means o an external timer or separate remote-control system.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: -sta kitchen
areas in shops, o ices and other working environments; - arm houses; -by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments ; -bed and break ast type environments.
DISPOSAL: Do not
dispose t is product
as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of
suc waste separately
for special treatment is
necessary.
This appliance is labeled in compliance with European directive
2002/96/EC or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this appliance is disposed o correctly, you will help
prevent any possible damage to the environment and to human
health, which might otherwise be caused i it were disposed o in the
wrong way.
The symbol on the product indicates that it may not be treated as
normal household waste. It should be taken to a collection point or
the recycling o electrical and electronic goods.
This appliance requires specialist waste disposal. For urther
in ormation regarding the treatment, recover and recycling o this
product please contact your local council, your household waste
disposal service, or the shop where you purchased it.
For more detailed in ormation about treatment, recovery and
recycling o this product, please contact your local city o ice, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.