User manual SMEG SI0644X

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 3. 1 Our environmental responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This means the heat is no longer transmitted from the hob to the pan but created directly inside the pan by the inductive current. Advantages of an induction hob - Energy saving thanks to the direct transmission of energy to the pan (suitable magnetisable cookware is required) compared with traditional electric cooking. - Improved safety as the energy is only transmitted to the container placed on the hob. - High level of energy transmitted from the induction cooking zone to the base of the saucepan. - Reduced danger of burns as the cooking surface is only heated under the base of the saucepan; foods which overflow do not stick. 4. 1 Layout of the cooking zones Cooking zone Outside diameter (mm) 145 180 210 145 Max power absorbed (W) * 1400 1850 2300 1400 Absorbed power in power function (W) * 1800 2500 3200 1800 *power levels are indicative and can vary according to the pan used or the settings made. 27 Instructions for the user 4. 2 Power management To optimise the energy consumption, the groups made up of two hot plates (see figure below) are prevented from supplying more than a determined maximum operating power. If the value set for the two hot plates exceeds the permitted power, the electronic circuit board will automatically maintain the maximum level permitted modifying the power supplied by the hot plates. The power level selected by the electronic circuit board will still be visible on the display. Priority is given to the last zone set. 4. 3 Saucepan recognition If there is no saucepan on a cooking zone or if the saucepan is too small, no energy will be transmitted. If there is a suitable saucepan on the cooking zone, the recognition system notices it and turns on the hob to the preset power level. Energy transmission is also interrupted when the saucepan is removed from the cooking zone. If the saucepan recognition function is activated in spite of the saucepan or frying pan on the cooking zone being too small, only the necessary energy will be transmitted. Saucepan recognition limits: The minimum diameter of the saucepan base is indicated by a circle inside the cooking zone. Pans with smaller diameters risk not being detected and therefore not activating the inductor. If the container is not well positioned or is not made of the correct material after a few seconds from the hot plate's activation, the symbol will appear on the display. 28 Instructions for the user 4. 4 Saucepans suitable for use in induction cooking The containers used on the induction cooking surface must be made of metal, with magnetic properties and a sufficiently large base. Only use saucepans with bases suitable for induction hot plates. · · · Suitable containers · Enamelled steel containers with thick bases. Cast iron containers with an enamelled base. Containers in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with a special base. Unsuitable containers Copper, stainless steel, aluminium, fireproof glass, wood, ceramic and terracotta. 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 container, place it on a cooking zone and start the hot plate. If the power symbol starts flashing on the display, it means the pan is not suitable. Use only containers with a perfectly flat bottom. Using a pan with an irregular bottom could jeopardise the efficiency of the heating system so that the pan is not detected on the hot plate. 4. 5 Advice on energy saving Below you will find advice on how to use your new hob effectively and economically. · The diameter of the base of the saucepan must correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone. · When buying a saucepan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of the base or the top of the container, 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 makes it possible to preserve the vitamins in the food. [. . . ] Disconnect the hob from the power supply and call Technical Support. 34 Instructions for the installer 8. INSTALLATION 8. 1 Safety instructions for installing in kitchen units Veneers, adhesives or plastic coatings on adjacent furniture should be temperature-resistant (>90°C). If they are not sufficiently temperature-resistant, they may warp over time. The minimum distance between a ventilation hood and the cooking surface must be at least the distance indicated in the ventilation hood installation instructions. [. . . ]