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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED

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Before using the appliance, read these safety 

instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.

These instructions and the appliance itself provide 

important safety warnings, to be observed at all 

times. The manufacturer declines any liability for 

failure to observe these safety instructions, for 

inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect 

setting of controls.

 WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts 

become hot during use. Care should be taken to 

avoid touching heating elements. 

Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away 

unless continuously supervised.

 WARNING: If the hob surface is cracked, do not 

use the appliance - risk of electric shock.

 WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on 

the cooking surfaces.

 CAUTION: The cooking process has to be 

supervised. A short cooking process has to be 

supervised continuously.

 WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with 

fat or oil can be dangerous - risk of fire. NEVER try to 

extinguish a fire with water: instead, switch off the 

appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a 

fire blanket.

 Do not use the hob as a work surface or support. 

Keep clothes or other flammable materials away 

from the appliance, until all the components have 

cooled down completely - risk of fire.

 Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and 

lids should not be placed on the hob surface since 

they can get hot.

 Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept 

away from the appliance. Young children (3-8 years) 

should be kept away from the appliance unless 

continuously supervised. Children from 8 years old 

and above and persons with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 

and knowledge can use this appliance only if they 

are supervised or have been given instructions on 

safe use and understand the hazards involved. 

Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning 

and user maintenance must not be carried out by 

children without supervision.

 After use, switch off the hob element by its 

control and do not rely on the pan detector.

PERMITTED USE

 CAUTION: the appliance is not intended to be 

operated by means of an external switching device, 

such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system.

 This appliance is intended to be used in household 

and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas 

in shops, offices and other working environments; 

farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & 

breakfast and other residential environments.

 No other use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms).

 This appliance is not for professional use. Do not 

use the appliance outdoors.

INSTALLATION

 The appliance must be handled and installed by 

two or more persons - risk of injury. Use protective 

gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts.

 Installation, including water supply (if any), 

electrical connections and repairs must be carried 

out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or replace 

any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in 

the user manual. Keep children away from the 

installation site. After unpacking the appliance, 

make sure that it has not been damaged during 

transport. In the event of problems, contact the 

dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. Once 

installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts 

etc.) must be stored out of reach of children - risk of 

suffocation. The appliance must be disconnected 

from the power supply before any installation 

operation - risk of electric shock. During installation, 

make sure the appliance does not damage the 

power cable - risk of fire or electric shock. Only 

activate the appliance when the installation has 

been completed.

 Carry out all cabinet cutting operations before 

fitting the appliance and remove all wood chips and 

sawdust.

 If the appliance is not installed above an oven, a 

separator panel (not included) must be installed in 

the compartment under the appliance.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

 It must be possible to disconnect the appliance 

from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is 

accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed 

upstream of the socket in accordance with the 

wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in 

conformity with national electrical safety standards.

 Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or 

adapters. The electrical components must not be 

accessible to the user after installation. Do not use 

the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not 

operate this appliance if it has a damaged power 

cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has 

been damaged or dropped.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced 

with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service 

agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid 

a hazard - risk of electric shock.

Summary of Contents for ACM938BA

Page 1: ...hing device suchasatimer orseparateremotecontrolledsystem Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhousehold and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses by clients in hotels motels bed breakfast and other residential environments No other use is permitted e g heating rooms This appliance is not for professional use Do not use the applian...

Page 2: ...urchased the appliance This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012 19 EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but ...

Page 3: ...einformations Do not install the cooktop near a dishwasher or washing machine so that the electronic circuits do not come into contact with steam or moisture which could damage them To remove the hob use a screwdriver not provided to prise off the perimeter clips on the underside of the appliance PLACING THE HOB Apply the supplied gasket to the cooktop unless it has already been fitted after havin...

Page 4: ...een earth wire must be connected to the terminal with the symbol and must be longer than the other wires Remove the terminal cover A by unscrewing the screw and insert the cover into the hinge B of the terminal Plug the power cord into the clamp and connect the wires to the terminal block as shown in the wiring diagram located near the terminal Secure the power cable with the cable clamp Close the...

Page 5: ...obon For good cooking results the diameter of the base of the pot should match the size of the hotplate IMPORTANT The cooking zones will not switch on if pots are not the right size To determine the size of the pot please measure the base of the pot and refer to recommended pots bottom width table for perfect usage and correct pan detection Each cooking zone has a minimum limit of detecting pans w...

Page 6: ...one display CONTROL PANEL LOCK This function locks the controls to prevent accidental activation of the hob To activate the control panel lock switch the hob on and press the Control panel lock button for three seconds an acoustic signal and a luminous indicator near the padlock indicate function activation The control panel is locked except for the switching off function To deactivate the control...

Page 7: ...ting that the Flexi Cook is activated To change the power level from 1 to a maximum of 9 or P press the external buttons To deactivate the Flexi Cook function press simultaneously the internal and buttons IMPORTANT The message no pot will appear on the display of the zone that is not able to detect any pot because of missing pot or misplaced or not suitable for induction hob This message remains a...

Page 8: ...ing cooking liquids 8 9 Frying boiling Ideal for browning starting to cook frying frozen products fast boiling High power 7 8 Browning sautéing boiling grilling Ideal for slow frying maintaining a high boil cooking and grilling short duration 5 10 minutes 6 7 Browning cooking stewing sautéing grilling Ideal for slow frying maintaining a low boil cooking and grilling medium duration 10 20 minutes p...

Page 9: ...n cooktops can generate a set of noise and vibration during normal operation depending on the type of material and the processing of the food These conditions are normal and essential for the proper functioning of the induction system they are not indication of failure or damage NOISES MADE BY THE HOB ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ERROR ELIMINATION C81 C82 The control panel switches off b...

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