User manual SMEG SI321DC

[. . . ] 8 3. 2 Your environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4. 1 Layout of the cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4. 2 Saucepan recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 4. 3 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. Use only 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. 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 will show on the display. However, the automatic switch-off function takes precedence over the limitation device; the cooking zone only turns off after the time set for automatic switch-off is past. The induction hob is controlled by means of the Touch Control sensor keys. Lightly touch a symbol on the glass ceramic surface. The buzzer will sound to confirm every effective touch. ON/OFF key: this key is used to switch the cooking zone on or off. Rapid increase key: increases the power level quickly according to the preset settings (5 - 10 - 15 - P). Power increase key: increases the power level or cooking time. Touch sensor lock key: activates or deactivates the control lock if pressed for 3 seconds. Hot plate control zone Timer key: activates the timer for the automatic shutdown. Power decrease key: reduces the power level or cooking time. 5. 3 Switching on the cooking zone To activate a cooking zone, hold down the On/Off key On the display, 0 (zero) appears. to select the cooking power from 1 to 15. The power value will change according to Preset values can also be selected by pressing key preset values 5 - 10 - 15 - P (maximum power). [. . . ] 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. The minimum distances must also be respected for the edges of the hob on the back as indicated in the installation illustrations. 8. 2 Section cut from the work surface The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work and must be carried out by a competent tradesman. Installation can be carried out on various materials such as masonry, metal, solid wood or plastic laminated wood as long as they are heat resistant (T 90°C). [. . . ]