User manual XINDAK PA-1

[. . . ] Fixing The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level supporting surface. Any deformities caused by improper fixing could change the features and the operation of the hob. GB FRONT SIDE OF HOB 30 Positioning  Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. it may present a choking or suffocation hazard (see Precautions and tips). [. . . ] • REDUCE POWER button controls the power and switches off the hotplate (see Start-up and use). 0 kW indicator light signals that the absorbed power value falls between 1. 5 kW indicator light signals that the absorbed power value is less than 1. 13 Start-up and use GB  The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we recommend you remove these with a special nonabrasive cleaning product. During the first few hours of use there may be a smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly. Programming the cooking time  All the cooking zones may be programmed for a length of time between 1 and 99 minutes. Select the cooking zone using the corresponding selector button. Set the cooking time using the “-” and “+” buttons. Confirm by pressing the The timer begins counting down immediately. Repeat the above procedure for each hotplate you wish to programme. 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. sUITABLE UNSUITABLE Safety devices Pan sensor Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device. Overheating protection If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches off automatically and “—” appears on the display. When the temperature has reached an appropriate level, this message disappears and the hob may be used again. Safety switch The appliance has a safety switch that automatically switches off the cooking zones when they have been in operation for a certain amount of time at a given power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, the display shows “0”. For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will switch off after 3 hours of continuous operation, while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 10 hours. Power level 1 2 3-4-5 6 7-8 9-10 11 Operating time limit in hours 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 GB * Cast iron Enamelled steel Special stainless steel Copper, Aluminium, Glass, Earthenware, Ceramic, non magnetic Stainless steel In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob: • Use pans with a thick, flat base to fully utilise the cooking zone. • Always use pans with a diameter that 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 dry and clean, to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and cookware. • Avoid using the same cookware that 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. [. . . ] If this happens, disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains immediately and contact a Service Centre. • If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the appliance to prevent electric shocks from occurring. • Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob. • Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively hot for at least thirty minutes after they have been switched off. [. . . ]