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Using the timer

All cooking zones can use each use one of the two
timer functions at the same time.

 

3

If a cooking zone is switched off, the timer
function set is also switched off.

3

If a heat setting is set on this cooking zone in
addition to a countdown timer, the cooking
zone is switched off after the time set has
elapsed.

Selecting a cooking zone

3

The heat setting indicator of the selected
cooking zone goes out, until the timer time is
set.

3

If the power indicator is flashing more slowly,
the heat setting indicator appears again and
the heat setting can be re-set or modified.

3

If other timer functions are set, after a few sec-
onds the shortest remaining time of all the tim-
er functions is displayed and the
corresponding pilot light flashes.

Function

Condition

Outcome after the time has 

elapsed

Automatic cut-out

a heat setting is set

acoustic signal

00

 flashes

Cooking zone switches off

Countdown timer

cooking zones not in use

acoustic signal

00

 flashes

Step

Control panel

Display

1.

Touch    once

Pilot light of the first cooking zone flashes

2.

Touch    once

Pilot light of the second cooking zone flashes

3.

Touch    once

Pilot light of the third cooking zone flashes

4.

Touch    once

Pilot light of the fourth cooking zone flashes

Summary of Contents for EHS8690X

Page 1: ...C e r a m i c g l a s s h o b Installation and Operating Instructions EHS8690X 822 930 198 A 191205 01 ...

Page 2: ...e pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appliance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Information that affects your per sonal safety Important Information that prevents damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...pliance on and off 7 Setting the heat setting 7 Switching the outside ring on and off 8 Locking unlocking the control panel 8 Using the automatic warm up function 9 Using the child safety device 10 Using the timer 11 Safety cut out 13 Tips on Cooking and Frying 14 Cookware 14 Energy saving 14 Examples of cooking applications 15 Cleaning and Care 16 What to do if 17 Disposal 18 Installation Instruc...

Page 4: ...t of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic cracks scratches or splits the appliance must be switched off and discon nected from the electrical supply to prevent the possibility of an electric shock Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by trained registered service engineers Safety during use Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly When cooking with fat or oil e ...

Page 5: ...W Single cooking zone 1200W Control panel Double ring cooking zone 700 1700W On Off with power indicator Timer display Cooking zone indicators Timer function Outside ring On Off Triple ring pilot light Outside ring On Off Heat setting selection Display Lock Timer Double ring pilot light Multi purpose zone pilot light Middle outside ring On Off ...

Page 6: ...o switch the appliance on and off Increase settings Increasing heat setting time Decrease settings Decreasing heat setting time Timer Timer selection Lock Locking unlocking the control panel Triple ring switch To switch outer rings on and off Double ring switch Switches outside ring on and off Multi purpose zone switch To switch the outside ring on and off Display Description Cooking zone is switc...

Page 7: ...nce automatically switches it self off Setting the heat setting 3 The keep warm setting u lies between and It is used to keep food warm Control panel Display Pilot light Switch on Touch for 2 seconds h lights up Switch off Touch for 1 second h none goes out Control panel Indicator To increase Touch u to Ç To decrease Touch Ç to To switch off Touch and at the same time ...

Page 8: ...Sensor panel Power indicator To switch on middle ring Touch for 1 2 seconds One power indicator is lit To switch on outside ring Touch for 1 2 seconds Two power indicators are lit To switch off outside ring Touch for 1 2 seconds Second power indicator goes out To switch off middle ring Touch for 1 2 seconds First power indicator goes out Double ring cooking zone Sensor field Pilot light To switch ...

Page 9: ...adjusted 3 If there is still residual heat on the cooking zone display h the automatic warm up is not performed The length of time that the automatic warm up func tion operates depends on the heat setting selected Control panel possible heat set tings Display Switch on only when starting at Touch to Æ a after 5 seconds Switch off Touch Æ to u Æ to u Not used Touch Ç to u Ç to u Heat setting Length...

Page 10: ...nel Display Signal 1 Switch on the appliance Do not set a heat setting 2 Touch until the signal sounds Acoustic signal 3 Touch l Appliance switches off The child safety device is engaged Step Control panel Display Signal 1 Switch on the appliance l 2 Touch until the signal sounds Acoustic signal 3 Touch Appliance switches off The child safety device is released Step Control panel Display Signal 1 ...

Page 11: ...ndicator appears again and the heat setting can be re set or modified 3 If other timer functions are set after a few sec onds the shortest remaining time of all the tim er functions is displayed and the corresponding pilot light flashes Function Condition Outcome after the time has elapsed Automatic cut out a heat setting is set acoustic signal 00 flashes Cooking zone switches off Countdown timer ...

Page 12: ...he remaining time counts down to 00 Simultaneoulsy touch and for the cooking zone selected 00 is displayed The pilot light goes out The Timer function for the selected cooking zone is switched off Step Control panel field Display 1 Select cooking zone Pilot light of the cooking zone selected flashes faster The time remaining is displayed 2 Touch or for the cooking zone selected 01 to 99 minutes Af...

Page 13: ...witches itself off after ap prox 10 seconds Control panel When the appliance is switched off if one or more of the sensor fields on the control panel are cov ered for more that 10 seconds an acoustic signal sounds The acoustic signal switches itself off au tomatically when the sensor fields are no longer covered Cooking zones If one of the cooking zones is not switched off after a certain time or ...

Page 14: ...e good cookware from the bot toms of the pans The bottom should be as thick and flat as possible Cookware made of enamelled steel or with alumin ium or copper bottoms can leave discolorations on the glass ceramic surface which are difficult or im possible to remove Energy saving 2 Always place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on 2 If possible always place lids on the pans 2 Switc...

Page 15: ...k dishes part way through cooking 3 4 Steaming Braising Steaming vegetables fish braising meat 20 45 mins With vegetables add only a lit tle liquid a few tablespoons 4 5 Boiling Steaming potatoes 20 60 mins Use only a little liquid e g max l water for 750 g potatoes Cooking larger quantities of food stews and soups 60 150 mins Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredi ents 6 7 Gentle Frying Frying escalopes v...

Page 16: ...Remove residues by sliding the blade over the sur face 3 Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid 4 Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel can be purchased in specialist shops 3 Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel 3 Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that ca...

Page 17: ... heat on the cooking zone h Let the cooking zone cool down The highest heat setting is set Ç The highest heat setting has the same power as the automatic warm up function The heat setting was set using the sensor field 1 Switching off the cooking zone 2 Set the cooking zone using the sensor field Acoustic signal sounds and appli ance switches itself on and then off again after 5 seconds another ac...

Page 18: ...ied by markings e g PE PS etc Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities 2 Old appliance The symbol W on the product or on its pack aging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment B...

Page 19: ...voltage Observe connection schematic Observe electrical safety rules Ensure anti shock protection through correct in stallation by a qualified electrician The appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician 1 IMPORTANT Risk of injury from electrical current Loose and inappropriate plug and socket connec tions can make the terminal overheat Have the clamping joints c...

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Page 22: ...22 Rating Plate 55HCD68AO EHS 8690 X 7 8 kW 949 592 565 230 V 50 Hz ELECTROLUX ...

Page 23: ...rtment or one of our service partners In order to be able to assist you quickly we require the following information Model description Product number PNC Serial number S No for numbers see rating plate Type of fault Any error messages displayed by the appliance three digit letter number combination for glass ce ramic So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand we r...

Page 24: ...kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world 822 930 198 A 191205 01 Subject to change without notice ...

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