Matrix MHC201FR Reference manual

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Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY
T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : customer[email protected] W : www.cda.eu
MHC201FR Ceramic Hob
Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with
this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance
or use in a commercial environment.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
CE Declarations of Conformity
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and
complies with all applicable legislation, including Electrical safety
(LVD) 2006/95/EC and Electromagnetic interference compatibility

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(EMC) 2004/108/EC. Parts intended to come into contact with food
conform to 89/109/EC.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing
appliance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health. It also
enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy
and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.
Please note:
•Ceramic hobs become hot and remain hot during and immediately
after use. Do not touch the hob until it has been allowed to cool.
•Keep children away from the appliance when in use.
•Never use the hob top for storage.
•Pan handles should never stand out beyond the edge of the
worktop. This will help to avoid children reaching them.
•Do not lean over the hob when it is in use.
•Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
•Ensure the base of the saucepan is clean and dry before placing it
on the hob.
•Avoid hard shocks from cookware – the vitroceramic glass surface
is highly resistant but not unbreakable.

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•Do not place hot lids flat on the hob top. A “suction” eect could
cause damage to the hob.
•Do not drag cookware across the hob top: in the long term, this
could cause damage to the hob.
•Do not store cleaning or flammable products in the unit below the
hob.
•Always use appropriate cookware.
•Do not cook unopened tins of food directly on the hob.
•Never put cooking foil or plastic materials on the ceramic surface
when the hob is hot. These materials could melt and cause
damage to the hob.
•This hob (Class 3) has been designed for use only as a cooking
appliance. Any other use should be considered incorrect and
therefore dangerous.
Important
•Do not use the hob if the glass surface is cracked or damaged to
prevent the risk of electric shock. Disconnect it from the power
supply.
•Ensure that the power cable of a connected electrical appliance
near the hob is not in contact with the cooking zones.
Please note: When connecting the hob to the power and switching it
on for the first time the cooking zone displays may show the letter " ".
This is not a fault and the letter " " should disappear after each zone’s
use. Please see page 11 for more information.

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Using your hob
Zones:
1. Front left 2.3kW 210 mm
2. Back left 1.2kW 145 mm
3. Front right 1.2kW 145mm
4. Back right 1.8kW 180 mm
Control panel:
1. On/o sensor 4. Plus setting selector
2. Safety key lock sensor with LED 5. Minus setting selector
3. Cooking zone sensors 6. Cooking zone indicators
fig. 1
1
2
3
4
fig. 21
2
3
4
3
5
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Using Your Hob
To switch the hob on
•To switch the power on, touch and hold the "On/o sensor" (1) for
approximately two seconds. The hob will beep and all four cooking
zone indicators will show “0”.
Please note: When switching the hob on after the appliance has
been switched o at the mains, the cooking zone indicators may
show, an " " and the safety key lock may activate. This is normal.
Simply press and hold the safety key lock sensor for approximately 2
seconds to disengage the lock and continue with normal operation.
The indicators should disappear with each zone's usage (but will show
after use if a zone is still hot to the touch).
To activate a zone and set a power level
•Simply switch the hob on and select the desired zone using the
relevant cooking zone sensor (3). Then, use the plus or minus
setting selectors to set the desired power level. The standard
power levels range from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum). The hob will
then begin heating.
Please note: If a power level is not set within ten seconds of switching
the hob on, the hob will switch o automatically.
To deactivate a zone
•Simply touch the plus and minus setting selectors simultaneously.
Alternatively, you can use the minus setting selector (5) to return the
power level to 0. The cooking zone indicator will display a "0" to
confirm that the zone is now inactive.

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• If switching o multiple zones, the above step needs to be taken
for each zone. When all the zones are at "0", the hob will switch
o automatically after approximately ten seconds.
•To switch o the hob immediately, touch and hold the "On/o
sensor" (1) for approximately two seconds.
Please note: Any zones that are still hot to the touch will display an
" " or " " provided the mains power supply is not interrupted.
Operating time limiter
Each zone has an operating time limiter to increase overall eciency
and to prevent the hob from being left on indefinitely. If a zone's heat
setting is not changed for a specific duration then the associated zone
is automatically switched o and residual heat indicator activated.
Zones can still be used as normal in accordance with the operating
instructions. The operating time limiter is set according to the last
selected heat setting. The maximum operating times for each setting
can be found below.
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Zone Power Level
Maximum
Operating Time
(hours)
234 5 6 7 8 9
6 5 5 4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.510

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Auto-heat Function
All zones are equipped with an auto-heat function, which reduces the
warming up time for the zone. Each power level has a limited time
for which the auto-heat function can be used. A table showing these
times is shown at the bottom of this page.
To activate the auto-heat function on a zone
•Switch the hob on, if not already so, and touch the relevant cooking
zone sensor. Next, touch the minus setting selector (5) to set the
power level to 9. Then, touch the plus setting selector (4) and the
cooking zone indicator should alternate between 9 and the letter
'A'. Finally, press and hold the minus setting selector (5) to set the
desired auto-heat power level.
Please note: You can use the plus setting selector (4) to adjust the
power level if you go too low but pressing the minus setting selector
a second time will cancel the auto-heat function and you will have to
start again.
To deactivate the auto-heat function
•Simply touch the desired zone's minus setting selector (6). The
display will return the preset power level.
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1
Zone Power Level
Maximum
Operating Time
(minutes)
234 5 6 7 8 9
3 4.8 6.5 8.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 - -- -

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Please note: The auto-heat function is not compatible with power
level 9 or the keep warm function.
Keep Warm Function
Each zone is equipped with a keep warm function that is designed to
keep food at a stable temperature. This allows the serving of food to
be delayed and also for the melting of butter or chocolate. The "Keep
warm" function is available between "0" and "1" heat settings and is
shown on a cooking zone indicator as " ".
To activate the keep warm function
• Switch the hob on if necessary and then simply touch the desired
cooking zone sensor (3) and set the power level to 1 using the plus
setting selector (4) and then use the minus setting selector (5) to set
the power level to " ".
• Due to the risk of the spread of bacteria it is not advisable to keep
food warm for too long. We recommend the keep warm function’s
use is limited to two hours in order to keep food as safe as possible.
To deactivate the keep warm function
• Touch the desired cooking zone sensor, unless adjustment is
already active (indicated by a decimal point next to the zone
indicator's power level), and then use the plus or minus setting
selectors to set the power to "0" or a higher heat setting if required.

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Safety Key Lock
To prevent accidental use, the hob has a safety key lock which
switches controls o temporarily or completely. The safety key lock
can be activated when the hob is turned on but not when power has
been switched o at, or the appliance disconnected from, the mains.
The safety key lock is automatically activated after mains power
supply has been restored.
To activate the safety key lock
With the hob switched on, simply touch the safety key lock sensor (2)
for approximately 2 seconds. The hob will beep and the safety key
lock LED should illuminate. With either one or more zones actively
heating the lock can still be activated.
To deactivate the safety key lock
Simply touch and hold the safety key lock sensor (2) for approximately
2 seconds. The hob will beep and the safety key lock LED should
extinguish.
Please note: The safety key lock may activate when the power supply
is activated for the first time. The safety key lock sensor LED will flash
when you try to operate the hob if so. Simply deactivate the safety key
lock as per the above step and proceed to use the hob as normal.

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Residual Heat Indicators
The hob is equipped with residual heat indicators to warn when any
of the zones are still hot to the touch after use. An “ ” will show in a
zone’s indicator if the relevant zone is between 45°c and 60°c. An
“ ” will show if the relevant zone is 60°c or above. You should avoid
touching any zone whilst the hob is in use or whilst either residual
heat indicator is displayed.
Please note: In the event of a power cut or failure, the residual heat
indicators will illuminate after the power supply is restored. When
there is no power supply to the hob however the residual heat
indicators will not work, yet the hob zone(s) may still be hot, so extra
care must be taken.
Residual heat indicators may show on one or more zone when the
hob is activated for the first time. This is not indicative of a fault and
they should disappear after the zone’s use (and once the zone has
cooled down).

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Ecient Use of Your Hob
The hob is equipped with zones designed to accommodate most
shapes and sizes of pan. For best results, only use pans with flat
bottoms. The most ecient use of the hob is shown below, where the
pan and zone are correctly chosen. Use pan lids where possible to
minimize the energy usage of your appliance.
Locating a pan in the centre of the zone markings will ensure optimum
eciency.
It is very important that the pans used on the hob are made of a suitable
material and have the correct type of base. The base of the pan and
the hob top must be clean before use to prevent any scratches on the
hob top.
Please note: Extra care should be taken if cast iron pans are used as
these have coarse bases which may damage the hob top.
Fig.3
Zone Size Minimum Pan Size (mm) Maximum Pan Size (mm)
Ø 145mm 125 165
Ø 180mm 160 200
Ø 210mm 190 230

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Care and Maintenance
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
undertaking any cleaning or maintenance.
Important:
•Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
•You should use a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the hob top. Any
abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch the surface and could
erase the control panel markings.
•Sugar and starch can cause permanent damage to the surface of
the hob. Wipe away any spillages immediately but be careful given
that the hob top will be hot during and after usage.
•Avoid letting pans boil over where possible to ensure that the need
for cleaning is minimal.
•Always use a soft sponge or cloth where possible. Utensils such as
scouring sponges and some brushes could cause scratches to the
hob top.
A cleaning guide is available on page 14.

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Type of residue Clean with Cleaning advice
Light Cleaning sponge
and soft cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned with
a sponge and hot water, and then wipe
o with a soft dry cloth.
Accumulated baked-
on stains/dirt, sugar
spills or melted
plastics
Cleaning sponge
or glass scraper
and soft cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned
with a sponge and hot water, using a
ceramic scraper to remove any large
marks or stains and then wipe o with
a soft dry cloth.
Rings and hard water
residues
White vinegar and
soft cloth
Pour a small amount of warm white
vinegar onto the stain, leave it to stand,
and then wipe o with a soft dry cloth.
Shiny metallic streaks Cleaning agent for
vitroceramic glass
Use specialist vitroceramic glass
cleaner (preferably one with silicone
for its protective properties)
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If your hob is not working:
1. Check that the zone is switched on.
2. Check that the mains supply has not been switched o.
3. Check that the fuse in the spur has not blown.
In the event of a fault with the hob please advise CDA Customer Care.
Contact CDA Customer Care
A: Customer Care Department, The CDA Group Ltd, Harby Road,
Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY
T: 01949 862 012 F: 01949 862 003
E: [email protected] W: www.cda.eu

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Troubleshooting
On switching on
You observe that Possible Causes What should you do?
The hob does not work and
the lights on the control panel
do not switch on
The hob is not
connected to the
power supply or the
power supply is faulty
Check the electrical
circuit breaker and fuses
The hob is not working and the
display shows a non-standard
graphic
The electronics
are not functioning
correctly
Call CDA Customer Care
The hob is not working and the
display shows
The safety key lock
is on
Switch o the safety key
lock (see page 7)
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Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedy
The appliance does not
work and no indicators are
lit.
The appliance has no
power
Check the fuse and
replace if blown.
Sensor fields do not
respond when touched.
Appliance is not turned on
A sensor field has been
touched too briefly (less
than a second)
Multiple sensors have
been touched/covered at
the same time
The safety key lock is
engaged
Turn on the appliance
Touch the sensor field
again and for longer
Only touch one sensor
field at a time unless
instructed otherwise
Disengage the safety key
lock as per pages 10-11
The appliance does not
respond and emits an
extended beep
Improper use (wrong
sensor fields touched or
touched too briefly)
Switch the appliance o
via the on/o sensor and
at the mains and then
switch the power and
appliance on again
The appliance switches
itself o
No heat level has been
set within 10 seconds of
activating the appliance
Sensor fields covered or
dirty
Switch on the appliance
and set zone and heat
setting without delay
Uncover or clean the
sensor fields
A cooking zone switches
itself o and a residual heat
indicator is shown.
Operating time limiter has
activated.
Sensor fields covered or
dirty
Electronic components
have overheated
Nothing (see page 7)
Uncover or clean the
sensor fields
Nothing. Allow appliance
to cool.

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Should any error code show on the zone displays, or the above
steps not resolve an issue, please contact CDA Customer Care for
assistance. Contact details are on page 14.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: In the event of any breakage, crack
or cracking – even minimal – of the vitroceramic glass, immediately
disconnect your appliance to prevent a risk of electric shock and
contact CDA Customer Care.
Problem Possible Causes Possible Remedy
Residual heat indicator
has extinguished despite
zone(s) still being hot.
The appliance has no
power or the residual heat
timer has expired (page 11).
Check the fuse and
replace if blown.
Hob top is broken, cracked
and/or chipped.
Stop using the appliance immediately and switch the
appliance o at the mains. Contact CDA Customer
Care to arrange a repair (contact details on page 14).
A fault has not been
resolved by any suggested
remedies or a fault code is
displayed
Contact CDA Customer Care using the contact details
on page 14 to arrange a service visit.

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25mm
35mm
500 x 10mm
5-10mm
500 x 10mm
5-10mm
25mm
Fig.4
Fitting the Hob
Unpacking the hob:
Take care not to lose, drop or
mishandle any parts.
Fitting position of the hob:
This appliance must be installed a
minimum of 50mm from any back
wall and a minimum of 55mm away
from any adjacent vertical surfaces,
e.g. a tall cupboard end panel. These
dimensions are shown in Fig.8 on
page 19. If installing the hob in a
cupboard unit, then we recommend
the use of a partition panel.
Ventilation requirements:
This appliance must be installed
to allow air to flow freely to the air
intake and from the air outlet. An
air gap of 25mm is recommended
immediately below the hob.
Failure to allow sucient ventilation
could cause problems with
operation or damage to the hob
and constitutes incorrect installation,
which is not covered by the product’s
warranty (Figs. 4 and 5). Fig.5
Installation above a cupboard unit
Installation above an oven unit

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Wall furniture requirements:
The minimum height of any cabinet immediately above the hob is
900mm. The minimum height of any adjacent units (including light
pelmets) is 400mm, unless they are manufactured from a material
resistant to fire (steel, for example).
Important notes:
•Do not position this appliance above a refrigeration unit. The heat
generated may cause the refrigeration unit to fail.
•This appliance is designed to be installed into cabinet units capable
of withstanding temperatures of 65°C or greater above ambient
temperature.
•Never place perishable foods, cleaning products or flammable items
in the cupboard below the appliance.
•If the hob is to be located above a working drawer, we recommend
that the drawer is not used for storing soft items, for example
dusters or towels; this is to minimise the risk of the cooling system
air intakes being obstructed.
Fig.6
400mm
600mm
If fitting a cooker hood above the hob:
If a cooker hood is to be installed
above the hob, the height of the hood
above the hob must be at least 600mm
(650mm is recommended) (Fig.6). If
the instructions supplied with the hood
dictate that the hood must be installed
at a height greater than 600mm,
then that height is the minimum
required.

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How to Install the Hob
Overall dimensions of the hob:
Width: 576 mm Depth: 518 mm
Worktop cut-out dimensions:
Width: 560 mm Depth: 490 mm
If a splashback/worktop upstand is to be fitted, take this into account
when cutting the hole. The minimum distance that the hob should be
positioned away from the rear wall or splashback is 50mm.
1 - Worktop
3 - Ceramic hob
321
2 - Hob seal
Fig.7
1. Make the required hole in the worktop.
Before doing this, you must check the
instructions supplied with any cooker hood to ensure that you will
have the required clearance. The cut-out (Fig.8) shows a 60mm gap
from the worktop edge to the cut-out edge. The distance from the
hob, when fitted, to the back wall is to be 50mm.
Rear Wall
Front edge of worktop
Adjacent vertical surface
(cupboard etc. -
Measurement applicable
to both sides.)
560
490
Min.
Cut-out
50
Min.
60
Min.
55
2. Make sure that
the worktop is
clean and dust
free and insert
the hob into the
cut-out opening.
Press the hob
firmly into place
so that the seal
connects with
the worktop (Fig.
7). Fig.8

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If fitting the hob into a 28-40mm worktop:
The four fixing clips supplied should be used. If fitting the hob into a
thin worktop (i.e. 28mm), then we recommend using four 15x15x50mm
wooden batons in addition to the brackets (as per figs. 9 and 10).
Position the fixing brackets perpendicularly to the hob’s edge and
tighten firmly.
1. worktop
2. screw
4. hob
5. seal
1. worktop
2. screw
4. hob
5. seal
6. wooden block
5 4
321
51
15
6
5 4
321
320
560
094
nim
06
nim
05
466
560
416 50
094
nim
06
nim
05
270 50
Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12