PROBLEM SOLVING
The induction hob gives shorings out.
• Normal. The cooking fan of the electronic components is on.
The induction hob gives a light whistling out.
• Normal. According to the working frequency of the inductors, a
light whistling can occur when using several cooking zones on
maximum power.
Cooking zones that do not maintain a rolling boil or a fast
enough frying rate.
• You must use pans which are absolutely flat.
• Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the heat zone
selected.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product 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
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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AFTERCARE
Before calling out a Service Engineer please check the
following:
— that the plug is correctly inserted and fused;
If the fault cannot be identified:
switch off the appliance — do not tamper with it — call the Aftercare
Service Centre. The appliance is supplied with a guarantee
certificate that ensures that it will be repaired free of charge at the
Service Centre.
If there are still some stubborn stains:
- Place a few more drops of specialised cleaning fluid on the
surface.
- Scrape with a scraper, holding it at an angle of 30
°
to the hob,
until the stains disappear.
- Wipe with a soft cloth or dry kitchen paper until the surface is
clean.
- Repeat the operation if necessary.
A FEW HINTS:
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective layer which is essential to
prevent scratches and wear. Make sure that the surface is clean
before using the hob again. To remove marks left by water, use
a few drops of white vinegar or lemon juice. Then wipe with
absorbent paper and a few drops of specialised cleaning fluid.
The glass ceramic surface will withstand scraping from flat-
bottomed cooking vessels, however, it is always better to lift them
when moving them from one zone to another.
NB:
Do not use a sponge which is too wet.
Never use a knife or a screwdriver.
A scraper with a razor blade will not damage the surface, as
long as it is kept at an angle of 30
°
.
Never leave a scraper with a razor blade within the reach of
children.
Never use abrasive products or scouring powders.
30
°
Maxi
• Before carrying out any maintenance work on the hob, allow it
to cool down.
• Only products, (creams and scrapers) specifically designed for
glass ceramic surfaces should be used. They are obtainable
from hardware stores.
• Avoid spillages, as anything which falls on to the hob surface
will quickly burn and will make cleaning more difficult.
• It is advisable to keep away from the hob all substances which
are liable to melt, such as plastic items, sugar, or sugar-based
products.
MAINTENANCE:
- Place a few drops of the specialised cleaning product on the
hob surface.
- Rub any stubborn stains with a soft cloth or with slightly damp
kitchen paper.
- Wipe with a soft cloth or dry kitchen paper until the surface is
clean.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Foods cook slowly.
• Improper cookware being used. Pan bases should be flat, fairly
heavy-weight and the same diameter as the heat zone selected.
Tiny scratches (may appear as cracks or abrasions) on the
glass surface of the hob.
• Incorrect cleaning methods, cookware with rough bases, or
coarse particles (salt or sand) trapped between the cookware
and the surface of the hob.
Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure cookware
bases are clean before use and use cookware with smooth
bases.
Metal markings (may appear as scratches).
• Do not slide aluminium cookware across the surface.
Use recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks.
• Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, spillage or grease
stains remain on the surface, use a razor scraper and
recommended cleaning product.
Dark streaks or specks.
• Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning product.
Areas of discoloration on cooktop.
• Marks from aluminium and copper pans as well as mineral
deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning
cream.
Hot sugar mixtures / plastic melted to the surface.
• See the Glass Hob Cleaning section.
The hob is out of order, or some heat zones do not work.
• The shunt bars are not properly fitted on the terminal block.
Check the connection is made in conformity with the instructions
page 2.
The hob does not operate.
• The control panel is locked. Press the “Locking” button to release.
The hob does not cut off
• The control panel is locked. Press the “Locking” button to release.
Refer to the section, page 4.
The hob stops automatically
• The cooking zones stop automatically if they are left on for too
long. Refer to the section, page 3.
Frequency of on/off operations for cooking zones
• The on-off cycles vary according to the required heat level:
- low level: short operating time,
- high level: long operating time.
