User manual INDESIT VIA640C

[. . . ] This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. [. . . ] Noise is reduced by decreasing the power level of the auto-adjusted induction element; pot bottom layers made of different kinds of materials are among the main causes of this noise. Fan noise: a fan is necessary to ensure the hob functions correctly and to safeguard the electronic unit from possible overheating. The fan functions at maximum power when the large induction element is at maximum power or when the booster function is on; in all other cases, it works at average power depending on the temperature detected. Furthermore, the fan may continue to work even after switching the hob off, if the temperature detected is high. The types of noise listed above are due to induction technology and are not necessarily operational faults. Switching on the hob To switch the hob on, press and hold the for approximately one second. Button Switching on the cooking zones Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button and a power adjustment device consisting of a button. To begin operating a cooking zone, press the corresponding control button and set the desired power level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons - + - + and . Booster function* The booster function for some of the cooking zones may be used to shorten heating-up times. The indicator activated by pressing the light directly above the button will illuminate. This function boosts the power to 3000 W or 4000 W, depending on the size of the relevant cooking zone. Press the programming button until the timer . Set the desired duration using the buttons. Confirm by pressing the The timer begins counting down immediately. When 15 GB Practical advice on using the appliance !Use cookware made from materials which are compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic material). We especially recommend pans made from: cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of the cookware. SUITABLE UNSUITABLE Overheating protection If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches off automatically and appears on the display, followed by a flashing number. When the temperature has reached a suitable level, this message disappears and the hob may be used again. Safety switch The appliance has a safety switch which automatically switches the cooking zones off after they have been in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, the display shows ?0?. [. . . ] This maintenance task should be carried out while the appliance is warm (not hot) or cold. Always remember to rinse the appliance well with clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can become encrusted during subsequent cooking processes. Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer frame) Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. [. . . ]