User manual SMEG AP2640DE2

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENVIRONMENTAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3. 1 Our environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy. 39 Instructions for the user 5. 4 Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use. If the cooking zone settings are not changed, the maximum duration of operation of each zone depends on the power level selected. When the device for limiting the duration of use is activated, the cooking zone turns off, a short alert is sounded and if the zone is hot the symbol Power level set (U) - 1 2 3 4 5 6-7-8 9-P will show on the display. Maximum cooking duration in hours 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 5. 5 Protection from hob overheating If the hob is used on full power for a long period, the electronics will have trouble cooling down if the room temperature is high. To prevent the electronics overheating, a device will trigger to cut power to the front cooking zones and and will flash. If the electronic circuit-board temperature does not reduce, the device will cut power to all the cooking zones and will display (on some models only). Cooking can be resumed once the temperature returns below alarm levels. The rear cooking zones are recommended for prolonged cooking at high power levels. 5. 6 Other functions Pressing three or more controls at the same time or for a long period, e. g. due to accidentally placing a saucepan on them or due to an overflow of liquid, deactivates all the cooking zones if they are on and the display will show . Remove the object from the buttons. 40 Instructions for the user 6. USING THE HOB 6. 1 General warnings and advice On first connection to the electrical mains, an operating check will be carried out automatically and all the indicator lights will come on for a few seconds. When first connecting to the mains, may be displayed. This does not mean that the hot plates are hot, but that during factory testing the hob was switched off with residual heat active. This signal will clear within 5 minutes. 6. 2 Control panel All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are placed together on the front panel. The hob is controlled by means of the Touch Control sensor buttons. Lightly touch a symbol on the glass ceramic surface. The buzzer will sound to confirm every effective touch. Function buttons ON/OFF button: this button is used to switch the hob on or off. Control lock button: activates or deactivates the control lock if pressed for 3 seconds. Increase button: increases the power level or cooking time. Decrease button: reduces the power level or cooking time. Timer button: activates the timer for the automatic shutdown. Identification symbols Hot plate: front left. Hot plate: front right. Hot plate: front left. Placed adjacent to the hot plate symbol, it indicates a multiple hot plate. 41 Instructions for the user 6. 3 Switching on the hob When not in use, the hob will be completely off. Hold down button for two seconds to switch on the hob. [. . . ] 9. 2. 1 Hobs without a frame L (mm) 300 600 770 900 X (mm) 270 565 745 850 Y (mm) 490 490 490 490 A (mm) 50 min. 750 min. If installing flush with a straight edged work surface, follow the instructions in paragraph "9. 5 Cutting out the counter top (only on models without frame with straight edge)". 51 Instructions for the installer 9. 2. 2 Hobs with a frame L (mm) 570 760 X (mm) 560 750 Y (mm) 500 500 A (mm) 50 min. 750 min. 9. 3 Mounting 9. 3. 1 Over empty kitchen unit or drawers Failure to install the double-layer wooden base exposes the user to possible accidental contact with sharp or hot parts. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things caused by failure to comply with the above guidelines. [. . . ]