Parmco VERSO 4C User manual

Installation
and Operating
Instructions
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Model:
VERSO 4C Hob
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Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you and congratulations on purchasing your new Parmco appliance.
All Parmco products are made to the highest quality and design standards. We are
sure you will enjoy your new appliance.
As a note, please read through these instructions carefully, as these will assist you
in gaining a complete understanding of the functions and features oered by your
appliance.
Please take special note of all detailed technical information and installation
instructions. It is essential that you only allow a qualied technician to install this
appliance to ensure the safety and reliability of this appliance.
Furthermore, not using appropiate personnel to install this appliance may aect any
future warranty claims lodged, so please check with Parmco Appliances before any
installation is carried out.
We hope you enjoy your new appliance. If you would like to nd out more about
this product or any other products in Parmco’s extensive range, visit us on the web
at www.parmco.co.nz.
Regards,
The Parmco Team

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Important Safety Warnings
1. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons.
2. This product is intended for indoor use only.
3. Power line connection: The power cord must be connected in compliance with
the relevant New Zealand standards.
4. If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains an Omni-polar
circuit-breaker must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between
contacts.
5. Please use a dedicated power protection switch.
6. Do not wash the ceramic plate directly with water as excess water entering
the hob is a hazard. Wipe it with a damp cloth instead.
7. Never have the ceramic hob working without food or liquid within a cooking
vessel as this will affect its operational performance and may damage the unit.
8. Do not heat unopened canned goods directly on the ceramic hob as there is a
danger of explosion due to heat expansion.
9. After being in use for a long time, the corresponding heating zone of the
ceramic plate will be hot. Do not touch the ceramic surface to avoid personal
injury.
10. We suggest that you should periodically check that there are no objects (glass,
paper, etc) that could obstruct the ventilation inlets under your ceramic hotplate.
11. Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on
the hotplate since they will get hot.
12. If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance and contact Parmco
Appliances. To avoid the possibility of electric shock do not continue to use a
damaged hob.
13. 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.
14. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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15. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away.
16. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
17. After use switch off the hob element at its control.
Other Safety Precautions
Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your
cooktop.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any
time.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed by an authorised
electrician according to these instructions.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating
switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could void the warranty or liability
claims.
Installation
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out
any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified
electrician.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Operation and maintenance precautions
Hot Surface
• During use, accessible parts of this appliance may become hot enough to cause

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burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact
the glass until the surface is cool.
• Never leave metal objects (such as kitchen utensils) or empty pans on the
cooktop as they can become hot very quickly.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
Cut Hazard
• The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed when the safety cover is
retracted. Use it with care and store it safely, outside the reach of children.
General precautions
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this
manual (i.e. by using the touch controls).
• 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 satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to
themselves or their surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified
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 glass surface as this
can scratch the glass.
• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your
cooktop, as these can scratch the glass.

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ProductOverview
Top View
Control Panel
1. max. 1800 W zone
2. max. 1200 W zone
3. max. 1800 W zone
4. max. 1200 W zone
5. Glass plate
6. Control panel
1. Heating zone selection controls
2. Power/Timer controls
3. Keylock control
4. ON/OFF control
5. Timer control

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Before using your New Ceramic Hob
• Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
• Remove any protective film that may still be on your ceramic hob.
Using the Touch Controls
• The controls respond to touch, so you do not need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, 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 film of water may make
the controls difficult to operate.
Choosing the right Cookware
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is
the same size as the cooking zone. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the ceramic hob – do not slide, as they may scratch the glass.

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UsingyourCeramicHob
To start cooking
1. Touch the ON/OFF control. All the indicators show “-“
• Once powered on, the buzzer beeps once, all indicators
light up for 1 second then go out, indicating that the
ceramic hob is now on.
2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you
wish to use.
• Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface
of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
3. Touch the heating zone selection control
(e.g. zone 3#)
4. Select a heat setting by touching the “-“ or “+” control.
• If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1
minute, the ceramic hob will automatically
switch off. You will need to start again at
step 1.
• You can modify the heat setting at any time
during cooking by holding down either of these
buttons to adjust the temperature up or down.

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When you have finished cooking
1. Touch the heating zone selection control that
you wish to switch off. (e.g. zone 3#)
2. Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “0 “ or touching “-“ and
”+” controls together.
OR
3. Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
4. Beware of hot surfaces
“H” will show which cooking zone is still hot to touch. The signal will
disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It
can also be used as an energy saving function - if you want to heat
further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.

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LockingtheControls
• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children
accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When this function is activated, all controls except the ON/OFF control are
disabled.
To lock the controls
Touch the keylock symbol. The timer indicator will show “Lo“.
To unlock the controls
1. Make sure the ceramic hob is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the keylock control for a few seconds.
3. The hob is now unlocked, and you can now start using it.
When the hob is in lock mode, all controls are disabled except the ON/OFF
button. In an emergency, you can turn the ceramic hob off with the
ON/OFF button, but you will have to unlock the hob first before the next
use.
Over-Temperature Protection
An equipped temperature sensor can monitor the temperature inside the ceramic
hob. When an excessive temperature is detected, the ceramic hob will
automatically stop operation.
Residual Heat Warning
When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat.
The letter “H” appears on the indicator to warn you to keep away from it.
Auto Shutdown
Auto shut down is a safety protection function for your ceramic hob. It shuts down
automatically if you ever forget to turn off a cooking zone. The default shutdown
times for various power levels are shown in the table below:
Power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Default working timer (hour) 8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2

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UsingtheTimer
You can use the timer in two different ways:
• As a minute minder; in this case, it will not turn any cooking zone off when the
set time is up.
• To turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up.
Note: The timer can be set for up to 99 minutes.
As a Minute Minder
If you are not selecting any cooking zone:
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned ON.
Note: you can use the minute minder even if you’re not selecting any
cooking zones.
2. Touch the timer control. This will show “--” in the timer
display.
3. Set the time by touching “-“ or “+” controls. The minute
minder indicator will start flashing and show in the timer
display.
Hint:
Touch the “-“ or “+” timer control once to decrease or increase by 1
minute.
Touch and hold the “-“ or ”+” timer control to decrease or increase by 10
minutes.
If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically
return to 0 minutes.

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4. Touching the”-“ and “+” together will cancel the timer, showing ”--“ in the
minute display.
5. When the selected cooking time is up, the buzzer will
sound and will display “- - “symbol.
Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off
1. Touch the heating zone selection control corresponding to
the zone that you want to set the timer for.
2. Touch the timer control. "10" will show in the timer display
and the minute minder indicator will flash.”
3. Set the time by touching the timer control
Hint:
Touch the “-“ or “+” timer control once to decrease or
increase by 1 minute.
Touch and hold the “-“ or ”+” timer control to decrease or increase by 10
minutes.

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If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically
return to 0 minutes.
4. Touching the”-“ and “+” together will cancel the timer, showing ”--“ in the
minute display.
NOTE: The red dot next to power level indicator will illuminate
indicating that zone is selected.
Setting the timer to turn more than one cooking
zone off
1. When the timer is set on more than one heating zone at the same time,
the shortest selected time will be displayed.
For example, zone 3 has a timer setting of 10 minutes and zone 4 has a
timer setting of 5 minutes; the timer display will show “5” as it is the
shortest time.
NOTE: The zone with the shortest time setting will have a flashing red dot
next to the zone indicator.
(set to10minutes)
(set to5minutes)

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2. When the selected cooking time is reached, the
corresponding cooking zone will be switched off
automatically.
NOTE: If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start
again from step 1.
CookingGuidelines
Cooking Tips
• When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high heat setting then reduce the heat once the food has
heated through.
Simmering, cooking rice
• Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85˚C, when bubbles are just
rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious
soups and tender stews as the flavours develop without overcooking the food.
• Some items, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a
setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in
the time recommended.
Searing steak
To cook juicy steaks:
1. Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based bottom frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot
pan and then lower the meat onto the pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on
the thickness of the steak and the desired degree of cooking. Times may vary

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between 2 – 8 minutes per each side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is
– the firmer it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes before serving.
Stir-frying
1. Choose a ceramic compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If
cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook any meat first, then put it aside and keep warm.
5. Stir-fry 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 until they are heated through. Serve immediately.
HeatSettings
The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several
factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment
with the cooktop to find the settings that best suit you.
Heat setting Suitability
1 - 2 • delicate warming for small amounts of food
• melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
• gentle simmering
• slow warming
3 - 4 • reheating
• rapid simmering
• cooking rice
5 - 6 • pancakes
7 - 8 • sautéing
• cooking pasta
9• stir-frying
• searing
• bringing soup to the boil
• boiling water

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CareandCleaning
What? How? Important!
Everyday soiling on
glass (fingerprints,
marks, stains left
by food or
non-sugary
spillovers on the
glass)
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop off.
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 off, there will be no
‘hot surface’ 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 if 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 fish slice, palette knife
or razor blade scraper
suitable for ceramic glass
cooktop, being careful of hot
cooking zone surfaces.
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop off at the wall.
2. Hold the blade or utensil
at a 30° angle and scrape
the soiling or spill to a
cool area of the cooktop.
3. Clean the soiling or spill up
with a dish cloth or paper
towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 for
‘Everyday soiling on glass’
above.
• Remove stains left by melts and
sugary food or spillovers as soon
as possible. If left to cool on the
glass, they may be difficult to
remove or even damage the glass
surface.
• Cut hazard: when the safety
cover
is retracted, the blade in a
scraper
is razor-sharp. Use with extreme
care and always store safely and
out of reach of children.
Spillovers on the
touch controls
1. Switch the power to the
cooktop off.
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
itself off, and the touch controls
may not function while there is
liquid on them. Make sure you
wipe the touch control area dry
before turning the cooktop back
on.

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HintsandTips
Problem Possible causes What 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. If
you’ve checked everything and
the problem persists, call a
qualified technician.
The touch controls
are unresponsive.
The controls are locked. Unlock the controls. See section
‘Using your ceramic cooktop’ for
instructions.
The touch controls
are difficult to
operate.
There may be a slight film of
water over the controls or
you
may be using the tip of your
finger when touching the
controls.
Make sure the touch control area
is dry and use the ball of your
finger when touching the
controls.
The glass is being
scratched.
Rough-edged cookware.
Unsuitable, abrasive scourer
or
cleaning products being
used.
Use cookware with flat 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 of your
cookware
(layers of different metals
vibrating differently).
This is normal for cookware and
does not indicate a fault.
Technical Specification
Model VERSO 4C HOB
Cooking Zones 4 Zones
Supply Voltage 220-240V~
Installed Electric Power (max) 6600W
Product Size L×W×H(mm) 590X520X55
Cut-out Dimensions A×B (mm) 560X490
Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our
products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.

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Installation
Selection of installation equipment
Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space shall
be preserved around the hole.
Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please select
heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused
by the heat radiation from the hotplate.
L(mm) W(mm) H(mm) D(mm) A(mm) B(mm) X(mm)
590 520 55 51 560 490 50 min
Make sure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked.
Dear Installer:
Please affix data label provided on the adjacent cupboard near
the appliance for future reference. Thank you.
When installing a rangehood above an appliance, all
relevant New Zealand building, installation and regulation
standards including NZS 5261 must be adhered to.

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Note: The safety distance between the ceramic hob and the cupboard
above it or rangehood should be at least 650mm.
A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D E
650 50 min 30 min Air intake Air exit 10 mm
Before locating the fixing brackets
The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging).
Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob. Fix the hob
on the work surface by screwing four brackets on the bottom of the hob
(see picture) after installation.
A B C D
screw bracket Screw hole
base

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Adjust the bracket position to suit for different work surface’s thickness.
Cautions
1. The hob must be installed by qualified personnel. Never conduct the operation
by yourself.
2. The hob shall not be mounted to cooling equipment, dishwashers and rotary
dryers.
3. The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface shall withstand heat.
4. To avoid any damage, the benchtop and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
5. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
Connecting the hob to the mains power supply
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard,
or a single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown below.
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