User manual INDESIT VRA640

[. . . ] The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level Single-phase connection The hob is equipped with a pre-connected electricity supply cable, which is designed for single-phase connection. Connect the wires in accordance with the instructions given in the following table and diagrams: Voltage and mains frequency 230-240V 1+N ~ 220-240V 1+N ~ 50/60 Hz Electrical cable Wire connection : yellow/green; N: the two blue wires together L: brown and black together GB The thickness of the supporting surface should be taken into account when choosing the length of the screws for the fixing hooks: • 30 mm thick: 17. Use short flat-bottomed screws to fix the 4 alignment springs in the holes provided at the central point of each side of the hob. Place the hob in the cavity, make sure it is in a central position and push down on the whole perimeter until the hob is stuck to the supporting surface. [. . . ] GB POWER and RESIDUAL HEAT indicators COOKING ZONE SELECTED indicator light INCREASE POWER button ON/OFF button ON/OFF indicator light CONTROLS LOCKED indicator light REDUCE POWER button COOKING ZONE SELECTOR buttons CONTROL PANEL LOCK button • INCREASE POWER button switches on the hotplate and controls the power (see Start-up and use). • REDUCE POWER button controls the power and switches off the hotplate (see Start-up and use). • COOKING ZONE SELECTOR button shows a particular cooking zone has been selected and therefore various adjustments are possible. • COOKING ZONE SELECTOR button is used to select the desired cooking zone. • POWER indicator provides a visual display for the current heat level. • CONTROL PANEL LOCK button prevents accidental changes to the hob settings (see Startup and use). • CONTROL PANEL LOCK indicator light shows the control panel has been locked (see Start-up and use). 29 GB Extendable cooking zones Certain models are fitted with extendable cooking zones. These may be circular and may vary in their extensibility (they may be double or triple hotplates). A list of controls is given below (these controls are only present in models with the extendable cooking zone option). circular extendable hotplate DOUBLE HOTPLATE ON indicator light TRIPLE HOTPLATE ON indicator light DOUBLE HOTPLATE ON button TRIPLE HOTPLATE ON button • DOUBLE HOTPLATE ON button switches on the double hotplate (see Start-up and use). When the temperature has reached a suitable level, this message disappears and the hob may be used again. Power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Maximum operating time in hours 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F appears on the display, • Always use pans with a diameter which is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat. • Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and the cookware. • Avoid using the same cookware which has been used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere correctly. Safety devices Pan sensor Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed on it. If the indicator light is flashing, it may indicate: • An incompatible pan • A pan whose diameter is too small • The pan has been removed from the hotplate. Residual heat indicators Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat indicator. It is possible, for example, to keep a dish warm or melt butter or chocolate. The display switches off when the cooking zone has cooled sufficiently. Buzzer This can also indicate several irregularities: • An object (a pan, cutlery, etc. [. . . ] After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is GB Cleaning the appliance example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.  Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or degreasing products which are not suitable for use with aluminium. [. . . ]