Smeg SE2541 User manual

PIANI VETROCERAMICA SENSORIALI
TABLES VITROCERAMIQUES SENSITIVES
TOUCH-CONTROL CERAMIC HOBS
GLASKERAMIKKOCHFELDER MIT TASTENBEDIENUNG
ENCIMERAS VITROCERAMICAS SENSORIALES
GLASKERAMISCHE KOOKPLATEN TIPTOETSEN
Istruzioni per l'uso
Mode d'emploi
Instructions for use
Bedienungsanleitung
Instrucciones de uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing

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Contents
Installation advice................................................... 34
Installation instructions ......................................... 35
Presetting .................................................................. 35
Positioning................................................................. 35
Electrical connection ................................................. 37
Using the hob .......................................................... 39
Touch-control keys.................................................... 39
Switching on the cooking zones ............................... 41
Control disabling key................................................. 42
Switching off the cooking zones ............................... 42
Safety cut-out device ................................................ 43
Residual heat indicator ............................................. 43
Practical hints for use of the cooking zones ............. 43
General advice ........................................................ 44
Controls..................................................................... 44
Warnings................................................................... 44
Cleaning, maintenance and suggestions ............. 46

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Installation advice
Touch-control ceramic hobs are particularly sensitive
electrical appliances.
Leaving aside the end result, these hobs, produced by
a specific technique, are completely different from
conventional hobs.
Since the electronic equipment is extremely sensitive,
special care must be taken when installing the hob,
which will be affected by knocks or humidity.
Moreover, because of their special structure touch-
control hobs have a built-in installation height which
exceeds 40 mm the standard maximum thickness of
ordinary hobs.
The unit below the hob has to be modified during built-
in installation and assembly.
To allow built-in installation, the engineer must remove
the front and rear stabilizer cross-pieces at each end of
the wooden unit.
Since this unit is often installed between other units, its
stability is not impaired.
However, this modification is not possible on all units.
Corner units, for example, usually have a swivel body
fixed at the bottom and top by means of a beam.
In this case, the top part cannot be removed because
the swivel body might fall if disconnected from the
stabilizer.
There may also be problems in installation if the unit
below the hob contains a built-in appliance which uses
water or produces steam (refrigerators, dishwashers,
washing machines and some types of oven).
Experience has shown that the heat generated between
the appliance and the hob without ventilation will cause
condensation which damages the hob.

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Installation instructions
Presetting By connecting the device to the electric grid, the
electrical components checking procedure is
automatically activated. Numbers 1 to 9 appear in
sequence above the symbols and .
When they go out, the appliance is ready for use.
Positioning This ceramic hob can be installed in units of all kinds: in
brickwork, metal, wood, wood clad with melamine
laminates or plywood.
The opening for built-in installation must be of the
dimensions shown.

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Optimum protection of the opening
The wood used in the tops of kitchen units may change
shape (e.g. swell) if humidity is present.
Apply a varnish or special adhesive to the sides of the
opening made for built-in installation to assure proper
protection.
Permitted level of protection against fire, and
instructions for use
The appliance has «type X» protection against
overheating (EN 60335-2-6/1990) and can be installed
against walls higher than the work top. For this, it is
important to leave a gap of 50 mm from the rear edge
of the unit and 110 mm from the left-hand side.
The hob is complete with a special adhesive seal «A»
which prevents any infiltration into the unit. The seal
must be carefully fixed around the edge of the opening
for built-in mounting, pressing lightly with the hand to
ensure that it sticks.
Remove the paper protection and place the hob on the
seal.
The seal guarantees a waterproof finish and a perfectly
smooth work top. Fix the hob to the unit using the
brackets already fitted to the appliance.
N.B. - The appliance must be installed by a skilled
engineer in accordance with the regulations in force in
your country.
Always disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply before any adjustments, maintenance, etc.

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Electrical
connection
Make sure that the mains electricity supply in the home
is of the voltage and power indicated on the date plate
underneath the hob.
The power supply lead is not supplied.
Use a cable of type H05RRF or H05RNF, bearing in
mind that the earth wire (yellow-green) must be about
20 mm. Longer at the end for connection to the
appliance. Make sure that the lead is not in contact with
heated zones.
On installation, provide an omnipolar circuit breaker
with minimum distance between contacts at least 3 mm
on the appliance power supply line, at a point easily
reached from the appliance.
The options for connection to the electrical mains are
indicated in the tables below or on the data plate
underneath the hob.
Cables H 05 RRF - H 05 RNF 230V~ 400V 3N~ 400V 2N~
Minimum gauge in mm22,5 1,5 2,5
To access the terminal board press the two side tabs as
indicated on the terminal board cover.
Modify the arrangement of the jumpers on the terminal
board if necessary, then fix the wires, making sure that
the earth wire is about 20 mm longer.
Fix the power supply lead to the terminal and pass it
through the hole in the lid.

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Before making the connection to the electrical
mains and using the ceramic hob, check that the
protective lid has been fixed back in place, and
ensure that the earth connection is in good working
order.
N.B. NEVER TOUCH THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT
BOARD IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Our company declines any responsibility for injury
or damage deriving from failure to make the earth
connection or inadequate connection to earth.

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Using the hob
The appliance has 4 cooking zones of different
diameter and power. Their positions are clearly
indicated by rings and the heat is only released inside
the diameters marked on the hob.
Radiant high-light zones switch on after a few
seconds and have 9 heat settings (minimum 1,
maximum 9).
This device is equipped with capacitive recognition
keys. Touching any of the keys with a fingertip will
activate the corresponding command. The appliance
will recognize your request and give a short beep.
Touch-control keys (see page 40)
Mod. SE 2741 Mod. SE 2752
1Front left-hand cooking zone 210 (120) 1400+700 W 210 (120) 1400+800 W
2Back left-hand cooking zone 145 1200 W 145 1200 W
3Back right-hand cooking zone 180 1800 W 170 x 265 1400+800 W
4Front right-hand cooking zone 145 1200 W 180 1800 W
5Dual circuit light switch-on
6Residual heat indicators by zone (+60°C) ("H"blinking)
7Master on/off key
8Control disabling key
9Cooking zone controls
10 Heat power regulator switch (9 positions - from 1 to 9)

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Switching on the
cooking zones
A) Simply touch the key two times consecutively
within 2 seconds to switch on the appliance. Wait
for a first beep and then touch the key again until
the pilot light on the left of the key illuminates.
B) Select the cooking zone required, such as (the
number 0 appears).
C) Press the or key to select the power required
from 1 to 9, this can also be modified during
cooking (press the key to start from power
setting 9).
D) By using the key signal 9 flashes and the
cooking area is activated at maximum power.
Within 15 seconds (during which time the 9
continues to flash) it is possible to take advantage
of the automatic heating function.
Press the key until the required power is
reached. The set value flashes for a while during
which time the cooking area will operate at
maximum power. When the number stops flashing
power reduces to the selected level.
The following table indicates the preheating time at
maximum power according to the set level:
Heating duration on max power
Powerlevel 12345678
Time (in minutes) 1'22" 2'45" 4'10" 5'30" 6'20" 1'30" 3' 3'
By using the key the automatic preheating function is
avoided and power is immediately set at the selected
value.

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E) To switch on the dual–circuit cooking zones, press
the button up to the maximum power setting (9).
Press the button: indicator light (5) signals that
the second heating element has come on.
Press the button to adjust both elements.
To switch off only the second element, press the
button until the number 0 appears: then press the
or button to resume single–element
operation.
F) To switch off the cooking zones, brush a finger over
a control key, such as .
G) Press the button again to switch off all the
cooking zones, a blinking letter (H) will appear on
the displays above the and buttons (residual
heat).
Control disabling
key
The control disabling key prevents any accidental
operations while the hob is in use.
The controls can be disabled during use (although
operations already in progress continue and the relative
settings can still be adjusted).
To disable the controls
Press the key; the lights beside the numbers will
come on.
To re-activate the controls
Press the key for 1-2 seconds and keep it pressed
until the light goes out. You will hear a beep.
Switching off the
cooking zones
To switch off a cooking zone, press the corresponding 9
(ON/OFF) key. The display will go out and you will hear
a short beep.

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Safety cut-out
device
The key switches off all cooking zones in operation
simultaneously, even if the controls have been cut out.
Press the key for about 2-3 seconds; the cooking
zones will go out after the beep.
Residual heat
indicator
As long as the temperature of a cooking zone remains
above 60°C, the associated display will continue to
show a blinking letter (H).
Never touch the zones indicated and never place
objects which may be damaged by heat on them;
risk of burning!
Practical hints for
use of the
cooking zones
High heat values are necessary in the following cases:
– considerable quantities of food to be cooked;
– cooking in pans without lids;
– use of glass or ceramic casserole dishes.
However, only daily use will teach you the best settings for your own
cooking habits.
Table for use of cooking zones
Heat setting
12 - 3 4 5 - 6 7 8 - 9
VERY LOW LOW SLOW MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH
Heating and keeping ready
cooked dishes warm
Cooking and roasting:
escallops, steaks, omelettes, fries
Thawing and slow cooking:
dry legumes, fruit, fish, frozen foods
Melting:
butter, chocolate, jelly
Cooking:
steamed apples, fresh vegetables, pasta, soups
Slow cooking:
ragout, rice pudding, sugar syrup
Stewing:
goulash, collar of veal, tripe

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General advice
Controls Press only one key at a time. If two or more keys are
pressed simultaneously, no command will be
considered.
Keep the control panel clean and free. The device
recognises any metallic object placed on a key as a
command.
Dry any spills and clean any stains immediately. Never
place small kitchen utensils, pans, cloths etc. on the
keys.
In any case, if any object covers one or more controls
during operation, a continuous beeper will warn the
user.
Warning: should an excessive quantity of liquid boil
over and cover the control keys, the sensorial surface
automatically switches off and must be cleaned before
being switched on again.
The controls should also be disabled to prevent
accidental switch-on (by small children, pets, long
periods out of use, etc.).
N.B.: to prevent the glass overheating, each zone is
equipped with a temperature limiter which cuts out the
heating elements.
Warnings Since children might not see the residual heat
indicators, check that they do not come into contact
with zones which might still be very hot even after
they have been switched off.

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Important! The hob glass is very tough but not
shatterproof: it may be damaged by violent knocks with
hard or sharp objects.
In case of breakage, cracking or crazing, the glass must
not be used again and the appliance must be
disconnected from the electrical mains immediately.
You are advised to contact the after–sales service.
During testing, the hob may give off an acrid smell or a
smell of burning which will disappear completely in a
few minutes.
For good efficiency and minimum energy consumption,
use only casserole dishes and pans suitable for electric
hobs (i.e. with perfectly flat bottoms).
Pan bottoms must at least be as large in diameter as
the ring marked on the glass. If they are smaller, energy
will be wasted, and so larger pans should be used.
The pan bottom and the glass surface must always be
clean and dry.
These rules are fundamental; failure to observe them
will lead to loss of heat and thus wasted energy.

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Cleaning, maintenance and suggestions
Before doing any work, always disconnect the
appliance from the electrical mains and read the
following instructions carefully.
The glass must be cleaned regularly after each use,
when it is cold or still lukewarm.
1) Use flat, dry pans only. Steel pans or those with
uneven bottoms must not be used because they
might scratch the glass.
Marks or silvery streaks are caused by accidentally
dragging aluminium pans over the hob, or chipped
enamelled pans.
Check the condition and flatness of pan bottoms
periodically.
These marks or streaks can be removed by
cleaning the hob with vinegar.
2) Never spill sugar on the hob while cooking; if this
happens by accident, switch off the hob
immediately and clean the part affected with the
scraper or with hot water before the zone cools, and
dry with a cloth.
If the glass is not cleaned immediately, the sugar
may form deposits which are impossible to remove.
3) Any burnt residues left on the cooking zone after
cooking must be removed immediately with the
scraper provided. Rinse with water and dry
thoroughly.
The scraper means that no other mechanical
cleaning aids are required and minimizes the need
for chemical cleaning products.
4) Never use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as
spray cleaners for grills and ovens, stain or rust
removers, powders or metal scouring pads.

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5) Keep everything which might melt, such as plastic
items, aluminium foil and all sweet products, well
away from the hob.
If something has accidentally been allowed to melt
on the hob, remove it immediately using the scraper
(while the surface is still hot) to avoid possible
damage to the glass.
6) As a general rule the glass hob should not be used
as a work top.
Grains of sand from vegetables, for example, may
accidentally stick to the bottom of a pan and leave
scratches on the hob.
7) In case of any malfunction, such as overheating or
inadequate heating of a zone contact the after-sales
service as soon as possible.
Our company declines any responsibility in case of
damage to the glass due to failure to comply with
the instructions given above.
Important! Do not clean the hob until the residual heat
warning lights (6) have gone out.