Zanussi VCH2004R Operating and safety instructions

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ZANUSSI
Instructions for the
use and care of VCH2004R
built-in ceramic hob

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained
with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied
with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted
with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Warnings — Electric hobs
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
e This appliance is designed to
be operated by adults.
Children should not be
allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the
product.
e Any installation work must
be undertaken by a qualified
electrician.
e Itis dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the
product in any way.
e This appliance should be
serviced by an authorised
Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine
Zanussi spare parts should be
used.
e Unstable or misshapen pans
should not be used on the
hotplate as unstable pans can
cause an accident by tipping or
spillage. |
e Hobs can become very hot
with use, and retain their heat
for a long period of time after
use. Children should be
supervised at all times and
should not be allowed to touch
- the hot surfaces or be in the
vicinity when in use or until
the appliance has cooled after
use.
e If the appliance is fitted with
a lid, this is designed to be
used as a dust cover when
closed, and as a splash-back
when open. Do not use for any
other purposes.
e Always remove any spillage
from the surface of the cover
before removal or opening (if
applicable), and the appliance
should be allowed to cool
before replacing or closing the
cover. |
e Always ensure that the
control knobs are in the «off»
position when not in use.
e Before any maintenance or
cleaning, always unplug the
appliance and allow to cool.
e Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may
cause injury or more serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your
local Zanussi Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.
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Contents
The hob
Saucepans for use on a ceramic hob
Cleaning your ceramic hob
Do's and dont's for the user of this appliance
What happens if something goes wrong
ZANUSSI LTD DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY SHOULD THE
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INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET NOT BE ADHERED TO.
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOKLET ARE FOR THE USER(S)
OF THIS APPLIANCE. READ THE COMPLETE BOOKLET BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THE HOB.
THE SEPARATE BOOKLET ENTITLED «INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF VCH2004R BUILT-IN CERAMIC HOB»
ARE FOR BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER ONLY, THE OWNER OF
THIS HOB MUST NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT ANY
PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION BOOKLET.

The hob
Key
A - Radiant heat zones
B - Halogen heat zones
C - Control knobs
D - Visual representation of heat zones indicating which zone
the adjacent knob controls, also incorporating residual heat indicator
E - Mains on indicator light

This ceramic hob incorporates a
control panel located on the right
hand side. On the right hand side
of each control knob is a visual
representation of the four heat
zones, indicating which zone the
knob controls. The following
diagram shows the visual
representation next to the control
knob which operates the front,
right heat zone, and the control
knob is in the off position.
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To switch on any of the heat
zones, turn the appropriate
control knob from the off position
to the desired heat setting. For
ease of use the control knobs can
be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise. To turn off any of
the zones, ensure that the dot on
the top of the control knob is
aligned with the line on the
surface of the hob.
As soon as any one of the control
knobs are turned, the mains on
indicator light wıll come on
automatically. This light ıs located
under the blank square, next to
the square illustrated thus - (539
Similarly, when all the controls
are turned to the off position the
light will turn off automatically.
The 12 heat setting provide a
more accurate and flexible control
of heat, each zone is fitted with a
thermostat to maintain the
temperature of the setting which
has been selected.
Once the relevant control knob
has been turned to the desired
setting, and the temperature rises
above a safe level to touch, the
light underneath the visual
representation of the four heat
zones will come on automatically,
this light known as a residual heat
indicator, will remain on after the
zone is switched off to tell you
that heat zone is still hot. This
light will turn off automatically
once the residual heat been
dissipated and the hob surface has
returned to a safe temperature 1.e.
- just warm.
The two zones at the rear of the
hob are standard ceramic and
consist of a continuous spiral
element. The two front zones are
Halogen and consist of two
halogen tubes across the zone area
and a single spiral element around
the circumference of the zone.

The main feature of the Halogen
zones ıs that immediately after
turning on the control knob the
lamps glow red and start emmiting
intense heat, in the same way as
by a gas burner. The higher the
heat setting selected, the more
intense the heat emitted by the
lamps. There is no waiting time
for the zone to heat up when using
the Halogen zones, therefore we
suggest you put the cooking pan
with its contents onto the zone
before the control knob is turned
on.
TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
OPERATION
Very gentle
Gentle
Slow
Medium
High
Fast
COOKING GUIDE
The glass ceramic hob top is’
resistant to thermal shock, and
scratching caused by sliding
Saucepans across it, however it is
still necessary to care for the hob
in the correct way to maintain its
good looks.
The following chart is meant only
as a guide to give an indication of
the temperature settings.
Obviously, with a little practice
you will quickly establish your
preferred settings for different
types of food.
Simmering - casseroles, melting butter and
chocolate
Sauces, milk puddings
Stewing fruit, boiling milk
Boiling vegetables, soups, stew
Frying - fish and pancakes
Sealing meat, frying steaks, escalopes

Saucepans for use
on a ceramic hob
Saucepans suitable for use on
ceramic hobs should have several
characteristics to ensure
maximum efficiency and good
cooking performance.
1. They should be fairly heavy
duty. NEVER use pans with a
thin or distorted base as they
can cause the heat zone to
overheat in particular, do not
use lightweight aluminum or
enamelled iron pans. NEVER
attempt to cook or reheat goods
in aluminum containers on the
hob.
2. They should fit the heat zone
exactly or be slightly larger,
NEVER smaller, and
positioned centrally over the
heat zone.
3. They should completely flat
ground bases for good contact
with the heat zone. This can be
tested by placing a steel rule
across the base of the pan,
there should be no gap between
the two surfaces.
These characteristics are
particularly important when using
pans for high temperature frying
and for pressure cooking.
Old saucepans may not be suitable
for use on ceramic hobs beacause
they do not meet the requirement
set out above.
Warning
A CONCENTRATED IMPACT
SUCH AS A SAUCEPAN
FALLING ONTO ITS CORNER
EDGE COULD DAMAGE THE
GLASS. |
IN THE EVENT OF THE
GLASS CRACKING, UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST
THE HOB BE USED. CALL
YOUR LOCAL SERVICE
AGENT IMMEDIATELY.

Cleaning your
ceramic hob
The hob area must be cleaned
thoroughly before using it for the
first time, and at regular intervals
afterwards, preferably after each
use.
Warning
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN THE HOB WHILST
ANY OF THE FOUR
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
LIGHTS ARE STILL ON, YOU
MAY BURN YOURSELF.
Keep a cloth specifically for
cleaning your ceramic hob, this is
because if you use a normal
dishcloth, it may leave a film of
soil-laden detergent water on the
heating area which will turn
brown the next time the area is
heated and may be difficult to
remove.
The hob should be cleaned whilst
cold, or still slightly warm. Any
spillages are generally easier to
clean off whilst still slightly warm,
and must be cleaned from the
heating zones before using the
areas to cook.
To clean, apply a dab of a
proprietary ceramic hob cleaning
agent (available from most
hardware stores and supermarkets)
onto each zone with a dampened
cloth or paper towel. Wipe off this
application with another clean,
damp cloth or paper towel and
then wipe dry. Detergent residues
must be completely removed with
a damp cloth, even is the
instructions for use suggest
otherwise. To remove stubborn
soiling a glass scraper can be used,
but care must be taken not to etch
the glass. It may be better to
complete several cleanings before
resorting to a glass scraper, except
in those instances mentioned
below.
Warning
To keep your ceramic hob looking
as good as new, please note the
following points:
1. Keep away from the hot hob
surface anything that may melt,
such as plastics and aluminium
foil, as these will permanently
pit the surface.
2. Sugar, syrup and foods with a
high starch content will also
permanently pit the surface of
the hob if:left to burn on.
Therefore these substances
must be removed immediately
taking all possible precautions
not to burn yourself. The
actual function of the hob is in
no way affected by the pitting.

3. If anything has inadvertently
melted onto the surface of the
hob, it must be removed
immediately whilst the hob is
still hot, taking all possible
precautions not to burn
yourself. A glass scraper may
be used, again taking care not
to etch the surface.
4. NEVER mix different cleaning
products as chemical mixtures
may interact aggressively.
5. NEVER use abrasive scourers,
abrasive or corrosive cleaners,
oven cleaners or sprays, stain
removers, rust removers or
powders.
Cleaning the control panel
The control panel surface should
be cared for and cleaned in the
same way as the hob surface. The
control knobs should be cleaned
with a damp cloth which has been
soaked in warmsoapy water. Do
not allow exessive amounts of
water to accumulate around this
area. For ease and convenience,
the control knobs pull off and
push back on, make sure they are
in the off position before removing
them so that it 1s easy to refit them
to the correct position after
cleaning.
Do’s and dont’s
for the user
of this appliance
1. DO read this booklet
thoroughly before using this
appliance.
2. DO NOT attempt to remove
the plug from this appliance in
order to connect to a cooker
box. Electrical connection in
this instance must be carried
out by qualified personnel in
accordance with existing rules
and regulations. Zanussi Ltd
disclaim any liability should
this safety instruction not be
complied with.
3. DO NOT attemt to undertake
maintenance of any kind other
than those jobs for which
instructions are given in this
booklet. Telephone your local
Zanussi Service Centre if you
suspect a fault.
4. DO remember to check the
section at the back of this
booklet (What happens if
something goes wrong) before
requesting an engineer to visit,
this may save you a lot of time
and money).

What happens
if something
goes wrong
If the hob wont't work check that:
1. The electricity supply switch to
the hob is turned on.
2. The mains electricity supply is
turned on.
3. There has not been a power
cut.
4. The fuse in the plug is intact,
if it is not, replace the fuse with
an ASTA approved BS1362 13
amp fuse.
5. The wall socket ıs working,
check this by plugging in
another appliance you know to
be working.
If after all these checks the hob
still does not work, it will be
necessary to contact your local
Zanussi Network Service Centre
(see Yellow Pages).
In the event of any of the lights
underneath the ceramic glass not
working it will also be necessary
to contact the Service Agents.
It helps to jot down the name and
address of your local Zanussi
Network Service Centre in the
space below for easy reference.
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