Philco PHS 3216C User manual

GLASS CERAMIC
COOKTOP
USER'S MANUAL
PHS 3216C

Dear customer,
Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read
all the instructions in this user's manual.

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CONTENTS
PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 2
PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................... 6
PART 3: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE ............................................................................................................. 7
 Before rst use .................................................................................................................................................................................7
 Touch controls .................................................................................................................................................................................7
 Turning the appliance on and o .............................................................................................................................................7
 Turning the hotplates on and o..............................................................................................................................................7
 Automatic cooking.........................................................................................................................................................................7
 Saving energy ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
PART 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................ 9
PART 5: INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE........................................................................................................... 10
 Safety precautions....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
 Selecting the installation location......................................................................................................................................... 11
 Positioning the cooktop on the workbench...................................................................................................................... 12
 Electrical connection.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
PART 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 14
PART 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 15

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PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Recommendation:
Carefully read these instructions before installing and operating this appliance. Write down the serial number
found on the rating label of the appliance in the space below. It is essential that you store this user's manual in
a safe place so that you can use it in the future. If you intend to sell the appliance, give it to another owner, or
if you move, always make sure that the user's manual is attached to the appliance, so that the new owner can
nd out about the operation of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
SERIAL NUMBER:
Basic safety instructions
 Take the appliance out of the packaging. Check that you have
removed all advertising and promotional labels before rst use.
 After unpacking, check the appliance for damage, also check the
power cord for damage, if appropriate. Do not install a damaged
appliance or an appliance with a damaged power cord. Contact
an authorised service centre.
 We recommend that you keep the packaging materials at least
for the warranty period.
 This appliance is designed for household use in the home.
 Only use the appliance for the purpose of heating or cooking
food; do not use for other purposes than for which it is designed
(e.g. heating a room).
 The Manufacturer, importer take no responsibility for
damages caused by inappropriate, incorrect or negligent use.
 Do not use the appliance for cutting or chopping food (e.g.
bread). The glass surface of the appliance must not be used as a
work surface.
 Do not use cookware that could scratch or damage the surface of
the appliance.

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 Only connect the appliance to a properly grounded circuit that
conforms to valid electrical safety codes. If you are not sure
whether the used electrical circuit is properly grounded, please
contact a qualied electrician.
 Do not subject the power cord to excessive pressure during
the installation and placement of the device, or to extreme
temperatures.
 Under no circumstances should you replace the power cord
yourself. All maintenance must be performed by a qualied
electrician with the power cord disconnected.
 Do not use adapters, multi-socket adapters or extension cords.
 Built-in appliances may only be used when installed into a suitable
unit that conforms to relevant standards.
 If you hear a cracking sound coming from the appliance, turn it
o and disconnect it from the power socket to prevent potential
injury by electrical shock.
 We recommend that you install a smoke detector and that you
locate re blankets or re extinguishers near the appliance.
 The appliance may heat up during operation, prevent small
children from coming close to the appliance.
 This appliance must not be used by any persons (including
children) with mental disabilities, weak strength or by
inexperienced persons, unless they have been properly trained
or schooled in the safe use of the product, or unless they are
properly supervised by a qualied person who is responsible for
their safety.
 Children should always be supervised so as not to play with the
appliance.

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Safety instructions for use
 Do not place any metal items or ammable materials such as
knives, forks, spoons, wiping cloths or pot lids, etc. near the
cooking surfaces as they may heat up or catch on re.
 Do not place empty cookware on cooking surfaces when they are
turned on, or use the surfaces without cookware.
 Only use cookware designed for this type of appliance.
 Do not leave the appliance turned on without supervision,
especially when cooking with fat or oil. In the event of burns,
a sudden ignition could occur.
 Pay increased attention when another turned on appliance (e.g.
an iron) is used near the turned on appliance and check that the
power cord is not touching or near the cooking surfaces.
 Do not place cookware with a wet base on to hot hotplates.There
is a danger of damaging the cookware and the surface treatment
of the cooktop.
 If liquid is spilled from the cookware and comes into contact with
a hot hotplate, pressurised steam may be created. Risk of skin
burns or damage to the cooktop. Carefully wipe the liquid o the
cooktop using a dry wiping cloth.
 Check that the appliance is properly turned o if you will not be
using it.
 Only use cookware that is suitable and designed for this type of
appliance. Such cookware for induction appliances should be
clearly marked by the manufacturer.
 Do not use ammable substances (alcohol, petrol) near the
appliance when using it.
 You may hear a quiet sound when the appliance is turned on.This
is a normal event.
 If the appliance is not used according to the here provided
instructions, there is a risk of skin burns.

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 The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external
timer or separate remote control system.
 WARNING: Danger of re: do not store items on the cooking surface.
 NEVER try to extinguish a re with water, but switch o the
appliance and then cover ame e.g. with a lid or a re blanket.
IMPORTANT
Leavea ventilationopening ofat least5mm between the workbench and the frontpart of thecomponent
located underneath it.
Cleaning and repairs
 Ensure that the appliance is turned o and that it has cooled down completely before cleaning it.
 Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning.
 Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as they could damage the surface of the appliance.
 For cleaning use only special agents designed for glass ceramic cooktops.
 Keep the appliance clean to extend its lifetime.
 If the appliance needs servicing or repairs that requires the removal of the cover, please contact an
authorised service centre or another qualied person.
 Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
 Neither the manufacturer, importer nor the distributor take any responsibility for damage resulting from
incorrect installation or connection.
Avoid the following
The base of the used cookware
A course base can scratch the cooktop. Do not turn on the cooktop with empty cookware. This could cause
damage.
Hot cookware
Never move hot pots or pans on to the control panel or the frame of the cooktop.
Salt, sugar and sand
Salt, sugar and sand can scratch the cooktop. Do not use the cooktop as a workbench or as storage space.
Hard and pointed items
Hard or pointed items can damage the cooktop.
Boiled over food
Sugar and similar foods may damage the cooktop.
Plastic and foils
Aluminium foils and plastic containers will melt on hot hotplates.
Cleaning agents
Cleaning agents that are not designed for glass ceramic cooktops may leave irremovable stains on the surface
of the cooktop

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PART 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
Description of the control panel
Timer display
– button + button Hotplate selection button On / o button
NOTE:
Due to continuous development, the presented picture may dier from the actual model.
Shown on the display
Display Meaning Function
0 Zero Hotplate is activated.
1…9 Power level Selecting a power level
A Thermal accelerator Automatic cooking
E Error message Electronic error
H Residual heat The hotplate is still hot even after it is turned o.

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PART 3: OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
Before rst use
Before rst use, wipe the cooktop with a clean wiping cloth and wipe dry using a dry wiping cloth. Do not use
any cleaning agents, there is a risk of a ne blueish coat forming on the cooktop, which is very dicult to remove.
Touch controls
The hotplate is equipped with electronic controls with touch buttons. The respective function is activated
when a button is touched. This is accompanied by an indicator light, a letter or number on the display
and a sound is made.
Turning the appliance on and o
To turn on the appliance, press the button 0/I once. "0" will appear on the display.
To turn o the appliance, press the button 0/I once. The display will turn o and "H" will appear.
Turning a hotplate on and o
Press the hotplate selection button and "0" will appear on the display.
To set the power level, use the button "+" and "-". The display will show the set power level from 1 – 9.
To nish cooking and to turn o the hotplate, use the button "-". "0" or "H" will appear on the display.
If you do not press any button for 20 seconds, the hotplates will return to the stand-by mode.
Automatic cooking
All hotplates are equipped with the automatic cooking function. The selected hotplate will start cooking at full
power for a certain time and then automatically reduce the power to a preset power level.
To set the maximum power level using the“+”button, set the power level from“1”to“9”. For automatic cooking,
press the“+”button once more.“9”and“A”will start ashing on the display. Now press the“-”button and set the
power level to“7”. Then“7”and “A”will ash.
To turn o the function, select a hotplate, the display will show “7” and “A”, then use the “+” and “-” buttons to
turn o the hotplate.
Energy savings
 Place the cookware on the hotplate before turning it on. If you turn on the hotplate before placing the
cookware on it, the hotplate will not turn on and the display will be shown.
 To reduce the cooking time use a lid.
 As soon as the liquid starts to boil, lower the temperature.
 To shorten the cooking time, reduce the amount of water and fat to a minimum.
 Select the respective temperature for the given type of food.

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Examples of power settings
(only a recommendation)
1 - 2 Melting
Heating Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine
2 – 3 Mild heating
Defrosting
Rice, pudding, sugar syrup, dried vegetables, sh, frozen
products
3 – 4 Steam cooking Vegetables, sh, meat
4 – 5 Water For potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 – 7 Medium heat Meat, eggs, smoked goods, goulash, roulades, oal
7 - 8 Cooking Potatoes, frying
9 Frying, grilling, boiling water Steaks, omelettes, fried meals, water