User manual XINDAK DAC-5

[. . . ] • Never leave the packing components (plastic bags , polystyrene foam , nails , etc. ) within the reach of children since these are a source of potential danger. €¢ The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in compliance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. €¢ The latter denies all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage property. [. . . ] Important : unplug the hob before all operations. Installation • This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot. €¢ The worktop must be made with a material designed to withstand a temperature of approximately 100°C. €¢ The hob should be positioned at least 40 mm away from the back wall or any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct ventilation and to prevent the surfaces around the appliance from overheating. €¢ If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the latter must be fitted with a cooling fan. €¢ Try to avoid installing the hob on top of a dishwasher; if this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating element between the two appliances. Fastening Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance. The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see diagram). It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all times. Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter adheres fully to the worktop. Turning on the hob Press key to turn the hob on. Controls lock When the hob is in use, you can lock the controls to avoid any accidental changes to the settings (by children or when cleaning, for example). Just press the key, the indicator light next to the key lights up and the controls are locked. To change the power level setting or stop cooking, the controls have to be unlocked: press the key, the indicator light turns off and the controls are unlocked. €¢ or press the “-” key: the heating power drops progressively until the zone eventually turns off. Turning off the hob Press the key; the appliance has been turned off. If you have locked the hob controls (see paragraph below), the same will still be locked when you turn the hob back on. Unlock the controls in order to operate the cooking zones. The safety devices Pan recognition Each induction cooking zone is fitted with a pan recognition device. The cooking zone only provides heat in the presence of a pan which is suitable for the cooking zone. A blinking pan recognition indicator could signal: • that the pan is made of unsuitable material, which is not ferromagnetic, • that the diameter of the pan is too small, • that the pan has been removed. [. . . ] To unlock the controls, turn the hob off by pressing the key. Power level 1-2 3 4 5-6 7-8 9 Maximum duration of operation 10 hours 5 hours 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours 1 hour Overheating protection device Should your appliance’s electronic components overheat, the hob will turn off automatically and “—” will come up on the power level display. The letter will disappear as soon as the temperature drops back down to an acceptable level. For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or other active implants: The hob complies with all current standards on electromagnetic interference. [. . . ]