Smeg SIM1963DS User manual

Contents
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1 General safety instructions 36
1.1 Appliance purpose 40
1.5 Disposal 41
1.6 How to read the user manual 42
2 Description 43
2.1 General Description 43
2.2 Control panel 44
3 Use 46
3.1 Instructions 46
3.2 Preliminary operations 47
3.3 Using the hob 47
3.4 Special functions 54
3.5 Additional functions 56
3.6 Error notifications 58
4 Cleaning and maintenance 59
4.1 Instructions 59
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 59
4.3 Ordinary weekly cleaning 59
4.4 Food stains or residues 59
4.5 What to do if... 60
5 Installation 61
5.1 Electrical connection 61
5.2 Instructions for the installer 62
5.3 Power control menu (for installer only) 62
5.4 Safety instructions 63
5.5 Section cut from the countertop 63
5.6 Mounting 65
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
• Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: Turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of
eight at a safe distance unless
they are constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not let
pans heat up when dry, as there is
a danger of them overheating.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid
on the pan and turn off the
relevant cooking zone.
• Do not use the Booster and
Double Booster functions to heat
fats or oils. Fire hazard.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. A short cooking
process must be continuously
monitored.

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• Do not place metal objects, such
as dishes or cutlery, on the hob
surface during use as they may
overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not use or store flammable
materials near the appliance or
directly underneath the hob.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any work on
the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the assistance
of a qualified technician.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use the hob as a support
surface.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could be released, as these could
then heat up and catch fire. Be
very careful.

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• Fire hazard: Never leave objects
on the cooking surfaces.
• DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.
• Do not spill sugar or sweet
mixtures on the hob during
cooking.
• Do not place materials or
substances that could melt or
catch fire (paper, plastic or
aluminium foil) on the appliance
while it is in use.
• Place the cookware directly on
the glass ceramic surface.
• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• Check that the carcase material is
heat resistant.
• Check that the carcase has the
required openings.
• To avoid potential overheating,
the appliance must not be
installed behind a decorative
door or a panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.

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• Use cables that can withstand
temperatures of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal supply
wires must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• The power cable must only be
installed or replaced by a
qualified technician.
For this appliance
• If cracks or fissures form, or if the
glass ceramic cooking surface
breaks, turn off the appliance
immediately. Disconnect the
power supply and call Technical
Support.
• Avoid hard, solid objects falling
on the cooking surface.
• Do not use the hob if the pyrolytic
cycle is taking place inside any
oven installed below.
• Do not touch or clean the hob
surface during operation or when
the residual heat indicator lights
are still on.
• Activate the controls lock when
you have children or pets which
could reach the hob.
• After use the cooking zones
remain hot for a certain period of
time after they have been turned
off. Do not touch the hob surfaces.
• After use, switch off the plates.
Never rely solely on the
cookware detector.
• Supervise children carefully as
they cannot readily see the
residual heat indication. After use
the cooking zones remain hot for
a certain period of time even if
they have been turned off. Keep
children away from the cooking
zones.
• The glass ceramic surface is
highly resistant to impact.
However, prevent hard, solid
objects from falling on the
cooking surface as they may
cause it to break if they are sharp.
• Do not use the glass ceramic
cooking surface as a support
surface.
• Remove any traces of liquid from
the cover (if fitted) before
opening.

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• Let the cooking surface cool
down before closing the cover.
• People who have pacemakers or
other similar devices fitted must
make sure that the operation of
these devices is not affected by
the induction field, the frequency
range of which is between 20
and 50 kHz.
• In conformity with the provisions
regarding electromagnetic
compatibility, the electromagnetic
induction cooking hob comes under
group 2 and class B (EN 55011).
1.1 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or
with remote-control systems.
1.2 Manufacturer’s liability
• The manufacturer declines all
liability for damage to persons or
property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than
that specified
• Failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance
• The use of non-original spare
parts.
1.3 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason.
1.4 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance.
• Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.

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1.5 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other
waste at the end of its service life.
The appliance does not contain
substances in quantities sufficient to
be considered hazardous to health
and the environment, in accordance
with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
plastic bags.

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1.6 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
90 cm
SX = Left cooking zones
CNT = Centre cooking zones
DX = Right cooking zones
Maximum absorbed power table (Watt)
* power levels are approximate and may vary according to the pan used or the settings made.
Dimensions
H x L (mm) Level 9 Booster Double Booster
Single zone 180 x 240 2100 W 2500 W 3000 W
Multizone 360 x 240 3000 W 3700 W -

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2.2 Control panel
Cooking zones area
List of buttons
Scroll bar: increases or decreases the
power level of a cooking zone.
Warming function button: activates
the keep warm function.
List of icons
Scroll bar and number icon: indicate the
power level that has been selected for a
cooking zone.
Warming function icon: indicates the
activation of the keep warm function.
Key icon: indicates the activation of
the controls lock function.
Clock icon: indicates the timing of a
cooking zone.
/ Multizone function icons:
indicate the activation of the
Multizone function.
Main controls area
On/Off button: turns the hob on or off.
Pause Button: pauses the appliance
functions.
Grill button: activates the Grill function.
/ Increase and decrease buttons.
Minute minder timer icons.
Timer display.

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Advantages of induction cooking
• Energy saving thanks to the direct
transmission of energy to the pan
(suitable magnetisable cookware is
required) compared to traditional
electric cooking.
• Improved safety as the energy is only
transmitted to the pan placed on the hob.
• High level of energy transmitted from the
induction cooking zone to the base of
the pan.
• Rapid heating speed.
• Reduced danger of burns as the cooking
surface is only heated under the base of
the pan; foods which overflow do not
stick.
Power control
The hob is fitted with a power control
module that optimises/limits consumption. If
the overall set power level exceeds the
maximum limit permitted, the electronic
circuit board will automatically manage the
power supplied by the hot plates.
The module tries to maintain the maximum
deliverable power levels. Levels set by the
automatic control will appear on the
display.
The appliance is equipped with an
induction generator for each
cooking zone. Each generator
located under the glass ceramic
cooking surface creates an
electromagnetic field which
induces a thermal current in the
base of the pan. This means the
heat is no longer transmitted from
the hob to the pan but created
directly inside the pan by the
inductive current. Priority is given to the last zone set.
The power control module does
not affect the total power
consumption of the appliance.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature
Danger of burns
• Protect your hands by wearing heat-
proof gloves during use.
• Do not touch or clean the hob surface
during operation or when the residual
heat indicator lights are still on.
• Do not put empty pans or frying pans on
switched on cooking zones.
• Keep children under the age of 8 away
from the appliance when it is in use.
• Activate the controls lock when you
have children or pets which could reach
the hob.
• After use the cooking zones remain hot
for a certain period of time after they
have been turned off. Do not touch the
hob surfaces.
High temperature
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance or directly
underneath the hob.
• Do not cook in closed tins or containers,
plastic kitchenware or containers.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• In case you notice cracks or fissures or
you cannot turn off the appliance,
disconnect the power supply and
contact the Assistance Centre.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use the hob if the pyrolytic cycle
is taking place inside any oven installed
below.
• Never place pans with bases which are
not perfectly flat and smooth.
• Avoid hard, solid objects falling on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use the hob as a support surface.

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3.2 Preliminary operations
In order to remove any moisture that could
have accumulated during the manufacturing
process and for the electronic circuits and
control keypad to work properly:
1. Remove the protective films from the
external surfaces of the appliance and
accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate).
3.3 Using the hob
All the appliance’s control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. The induction hob is controlled by
means of the Touch control sensor buttons.
Lightly touch a symbol on the glass ceramic
surface. A beep will sound to confirm every
effective touch.
Minimum cookware diameter
Make sure that the minimum diameter of the
pans are those indicated in the following
table, for both configurations.
Bear in mind the following:
• Do not allow the pans to extend beyond
the vertical lines.
• Do not cover the control panel.
• Do not place the pans next to the edges
of the glass.
• If you use a griddle, it must be a
maximum size of 36 x 24 cm and must
anyway not be larger than the zones
marked on the hob (see “Advantages of
induction cooking”
Cookware suitable for use in induction
cooking
Cookware used on the induction cooking
surface must be made of metal, with
magnetic properties and a sufficiently large
base.
Suitable cookware:
• Enamelled steel cookware with thick
bases.
• Cast iron cookware with an enamelled
base.
• Cookware in multilayer stainless steel,
ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with
a special base.
Unsuitable cookware:
• Copper, stainless steel, aluminium,
fireproof glass, wood, ceramic and
terracotta cookware.
When the appliance is connected
to the mains electricity supply for
the first time, or when power is
restored after a power failure, an
automatic check will be carried out
that will switch on all the indicator
lights for a few moments.
Configuration
Ø
minimum (cm)
Single plate 9-11
Multizone 21- 23

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To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a
magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted,
the pan is suitable for induction cooking.
If you do not have a magnet, you can put a
small amount of water in the pan, place it
on a cooking zone and start the hot plate.
If the symbol appears on the display, it
means the pan is not suitable.
Limiting the cooking duration
The hob has an automatic device which
limits the duration of use.
If the cooking zone settings are not
changed, the maximum duration of
operation for each zone depends on the
power level selected.
When the device for limiting the duration of
use is activated, the cooking zone turns off,
a short alert sounds and, if the zone is hot,
the symbol appears on the display.
Protection from overheating
If the hob is used on full power for a long
period, the electronics will have trouble
cooling down if the room temperature is
high.
If the temperature of the internal electronic
components exceeds the safety threshold,
the appliance will switch off automatically
and “E2” will be displayed (see “Error
notifications”).
Use only cookware with a
perfectly flat bottom which is
suitable for induction hot plates.
Using cookware with an irregular
bottom could jeopardise the
efficiency of the heating system
and prevent cookware from being
detected on the hot plate.
Make sure that the pans do not
cover the control panel.
Set power level Maximum cooking
duration in hours
18½
26½
35½
44½
53½
63
72½
82
91½

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Advice on energy-saving
• The diameter of the base of the pan must
not exceed the width of the silk-screened
cooking zone.
• Pans must not be placed outside the
perimeter of the hob or above the front
control panel.
• When buying a pan, check whether the
diameter indicated is that of the base or
the top of the pan, as the top is almost
always larger than the base.
• When preparing dishes with long
cooking times, you can save time and
energy by using a pressure cooker,
which also helps to retain vitamins
contained in the food.
• Make sure that the pressure cooker
contains enough liquid as, if there is not
enough and it overheats, this may cause
damage to both the pressure cooker and
the cooking zone.
• If possible, always cover pans with a
suitable lid.
• Choose a pan suitable for the quantity of
food to be cooked. A large, half-empty
saucepan leads to a waste of energy.
Power levels
The power in the cooking zone can be
adjusted to various levels. The table shows
the levels suitable for various types of
cooking.
* see Booster and Double Booster function
Switching the hob on and off
Keep the On/Off button pressed in
for at least 1 second to activate the hob.
Press it again for at least one second to
deactivate it.
Under certain circumstances, if the
hob and the oven are being used
at the same time, the maximum
power limit that can be used by the
electrical system might be
exceeded.
Power level Suitable for:
0 OFF setting
1 - 2 Cooking small amounts of food
(minimum power)
3 - 4 Cooking
5 - 6 Cooking large quantities of food,
roasting larger portions
7 - 8 Roasting, slow frying with flour
9 Roasting
P / Roasting / Browning, cooking
(maximum power)*
If no power value is selected within
a few seconds, the hob is
automatically deactivated.

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Switching on the cooking zone
automatically
After switching on the hob:
1. Position a pan (suitable for induction
cooking and not empty) on the cooking
zone you wish to use.
2. The display corresponding to the zone
on which the container has been placed
turns on automatically and displays .
Adjusting the cooking zone
After having placed a pan on the cooking
zone and made sure that the zone has
been activated:
1. Place a finger on the left-hand side of the
scroll bar of the cooking zone to be
used.
The power level is now .
2. Move your finger to the left or right on
the scroll bar to select the power level,
from to or activate the Booster
function (see “Booster Function”).
The display of the zone being used will
indicate the selected power level.
Switching off the cooking zone
1. Move your finger all the way to the left
on the scroll bar of the cooking zone you
wish to turn off.
The display of the zone being used
indicates .
The hob is provided with an
automatic pan sensing system.
Hold the On/Off button
down for at least 2 seconds to
switch off all cooking zones at the
same time.

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Quick selection
After having switched on the hob and
placed a pan on it:
1. Place a finger on the scroll bar at
approximately the required power level.
2. The cooking zone automatically switches
on at the selected power level.
Booster Function
After switching on the hob and having
selected a cooking zone:
1. Place a finger on the left-hand side of the
scroll bar.
The display of the cooking zone used will
turn on: the power value indicated is .
2. Move your finger all the way to the right
of the scroll bar to select the Booster
function.
The display of the cooking zone used will
show .
The Booster function can be activated
quickly.
• After switching on the hob, place your
finger at the far right of the scroll bar of
the cooking zone you wish to use.
This function allows you to quickly
set the cooking zones to the
required power.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Do not use the Booster and Double
Booster functions to heat fats or oils as
they could catch fire.
This function allows you to use the
maximum available power of the
cooking zone in order to bring a
large amount of water to the boil
rapidly.

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Double Booster Function
The Double Booster function allows more
power to be supplied compared to the
Booster function.
After having activated the Booster function
for a cooking zone, press the far right of
the scroll bar again. The symbols ,
and will be displayed in sequence.
Multizone function
After switching on the hob:
1. Place two small pans or one long pan on
vertically connected zones.
2. The number icons relative to the cooking
zones involved show .
3. The flashing and symbols
appear at the side of the number icons.
These symbols indicate that the
Multizone function can be activated.
To activate the Multizone function:
1. Touch the scroll bars of the relevant zones
at the same time. The and
symbols stop flashing.
2. Once the function has been activated,
only the left hand side number icon
remains active.
3. Use the left-hand side scroll bar to set the
required cooking power for both zones.
The Booster function remains
active for a maximum of 10
minutes, after which the power is
reduced automatically to level 9.
This function can be used to
operate two
cooking zones (front and
rear) when using pans such as fish
kettles or long pans.
This function automatically divides
the power equally between both
of the hot plates in use.
After having arranged the pans
(when switching on or with the hob
already on), if you wish to use two
cooking zones independently,
wait 5 seconds until the Multizone
function symbols disappear.
It is only possible to activate the
Multizone function between
cooking zones that are vertically
connected (Fand R).
It is not possible to activate the
Double Booster function for the
cooking zones on which the
Multizone function is active.

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If a large, oval or oblong pan is being
used, make sure that it is placed in the
centre of the cooking zone.
Example of correct pan position
Example of incorrect pan position
Examples of griddle position
To deactivate the Multizone function:
1. Touch the scroll bar of the relevant zones
at the same time.
2. The and symbols disappear
and the function is deactivated.
Cooking guidelines
The table below shows the power values
which can be set, together with the
corresponding type of food. Settings may
vary depending on the amount of food and
consumer taste.
Power level Suitable for:
1 - 2
Reheating food, keeping small
amounts of water on the boil,
and whipping up sauces with
egg yolk or butter.
3 - 4
Cooking solid or liquid food,
keeping water on the boil,
defrosting deep-frozen food,
cooking 2- or 3-egg
omelettes, fruit and
vegetables, various cooking
processes.
5 - 7
Stewing meat, fish and
vegetables, simmering food,
making jams etc.
8-9
Cooking or frying meat, fish,
steaks and liver; browning
meat, fish, eggs, etc.
P
Deep-frying potatoes, etc., or
bringing water to the boil
rapidly.

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Residual heat
If the cooking zone is still hot after being
switched off, the symbol will be
displayed on the display. The symbol clears
once the temperature drops below 65°C.
3.4 Special functions
Warming Function
To activate the Warming function, first turn
on the hob, then:
1. Place a pan on a cooking zone.
2. Press the button to activate the
function. The symbol appears on the
display of the selected cooking zone
and the symbol appears at the side
of the scroll bar.
To turn off the Warming function for a zone,
simply press the button of the relative
zone again.
Pause function
To activate the Pause function:
1. Switch on at least one cooking zone.
2. Press the pause button .
appears on the displays of all the
cooking zones.
To deactivate the Pause function:
1. Press the button. An animation
appears on the rear right zone scroll bar.
2. Move your finger from left to right on the
scroll bar.
3. The pause function has now been
deactivated and the previously set
functions are restored.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Supervise children carefully as they
cannot easily see the residual heat
indicator. The cooking zones remain hot
for a certain period of time even after
they have been turned off. Make sure
that children never touch the hob.
This function allows you to keep
cooked food warm or to keep
water on the boil.
This function pauses the operation
of all the cooking zones.
The pause function can be
maintained for a maximum of
10 minutes, after which the
appliance switches off.
The cooking time limitation, the
residual heat indicators and the
control lock function remain
enabled during the Pause function.
When the power comes back on
after a power failure, the pause
function will be deactivated.