Candy PL 604 User Manual

GB INSTRUCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION

AND OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC HOB

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PL 604

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CONTENTS

Unpacking the appliance.......................................................................... 3

Recommendations .................................................................................... 3

• INSTALLATION

Safety instructions .................................................................................... 4

Electrical connection ............................................................................ 5/6

Fitting the hob ..................................................................................... 7/8

• USING THE APPLIANCE

Presentation of the hob ............................................................................ 9

Technical data .......................................................................................... 9

The hot plate ......................................................................................... 10

Using the hot plate ................................................................................ 10

Cooking with the hot plate .................................................................... 11

General maintenance ............................................................................. 12

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UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE

Inside the appliance you will find a plastic bag containing the fixing brackets to install the hob
in the worktop.

RECOMMENDATIONS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO GET THE BEST FROM
YOUR APPLIANCE.
Please keep the operating and installation instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Before fixing the hob, note the serial number of the appliance just in case you may require
repairs from after sales service organisation.

. Rating plate (located under the lower casing of the hob)

• All accessible parts of the hob become hot while it is in operation. Always keep
children away from it.

• The hob should be given a quick clean after each use, to avoid the accumulation of
spillages and grease, which if not removed, will harden, and could cause the production of
smoke and unpleasant smells.

• When cooking with fats or oils, never leave gas burner unattented. Overheated fats or oils
can quickly catch fire.

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INSTALLATION

Installing a domestic appliance can be a complicated operation which, if not
carried out correctly, can seriously affect consumer safety.

It is for this reason that the task should be undertaken by a professionally
qualified person who will carry it out in accordance with the technical regulations
in force.

In the event that this advice is ignored and the installation is carried out by an
unqualified person, CANDY declines all responsibility for any technical failure
of the product whether or not it results in damage to goods or injury to
individuals.

INSTALLATION: "ELECTRICAL CONNECTION"

The mains electricity supply connected to the appliance should comply with the norms in
force in the country of installation.
Candy declines all responsibility for any damage that may be caused by unsuitable or
unreasonable use.

Warning :

• Always check before any electrical operation, the supply voltage shown on the
electricity meter, the adjustment of the circuit-breaker, the continuity of the
connection to earth of the installation and that the fuse is suitable.

• The electrical connection to the installation should be made via a socket with a plug
with earth, or via an omnipole cut-out switch with an opening gap of at least 3 mm.

• The yellow/green wire of the power supply cable must be connected to the earth
of both power supply and appliance terminals.

• Candy cannot be held responsible for any accidents resulting from the use of an
appliance whic h is not connected to earth, or with a faulty earth connection continuity.

• Any queries regarding the power supply cord should be referred to After Sales
Service or a qualified technician.

The hob "PL 604" is supplied with a terminal block which enables you to choose the
correct connection for the particular power supply.

The terminal block permits different connections :

• Monophasé 220-240 V~

• Biphasé 220-240 V2~

• Biphasé 380-415V2N~

• Triphasé 220-240 V3~

• Triphasé 380-415 V3N~

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To proceed to the new connection, you mus adhere the following instructions

• Before making the connection, make sure that the installation is protected by a suitable
fuse, see table on next page, and that it is fitted with wires of a large enough section to
supply the appliance normally.

1 - O perations t o be carried out to make a connection :

. Choose the supply cord in accordance with the recommendations in the table on the
next page.

. Turn the hob against the worktop.

. Unscrew the cover.

Terminal
block

Shunt
bars

Cable
clamp

Earth
Terminal

. Pass the supply cord into the cable clamp.

. Unscrew the shunt bars fixed on the earth terminal.

. Strip the end of each conductor of the supply cord to a 10 mm length, by taking in
account the requested length of the cord for the connection on the terminal block.

. According to the installation and with the help of shunt bars, fix the conductor as
shown on the chart.

. Engage the earth wire yellow/green on the earth terminal, tighten the nut and verify
the continuity of the earth.

. Secure the cable clamp.

. Fix the cover.

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INSTALLATION: "ELECTRICAL CONNECTION"

1rst Phase
Shunt 1-2
Shunt 2-3
Neutral
Shunt 4-5

Earth

1rst Phase
Shunt 1-2
Shunt 2-3
2nd Phase
Shunt 4-5

Earth

1rst Phase
Shunt 1-2
2nd Phase
Shunt 3-4

3rd Phase 5
Earth

IMPORTANT : Blue wire = Neutral Yellow/green wire = Earth

For the connection to the terminal block, you
must :

. respect the n° 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5,
. tighten the screws,
. do not forget to fix the earth wire (yellow/
green) on the earth terminal n° 6.

1rst Phase 1
2nd Phase 2
3rd Phase 3
Neutral

Shunt 4-5
Earth

Example of connection Three phase
220-240V3~ :
The earth wire must be clipped at this place.

Tighten the nut fully home.................................

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INSTALLATION: "BUILDING-IN"

Both the unit into which the hob will be fitted and any adjacent kitchen furniture must be made
from heat resistant material and fixed with heat resistant adhesive.

If, when installing the hob, the lower part of the casing is adjacent to an area normally
accessible when handling or cleaning, fit a heatproof partition 1 cm below the base of the
casing, with a 10 x 10 cm opening in the rear right-hand corner, to avoid any risk of burning
or damage.

There should also be a 5 cm gap between the appliance and all adjacent vertical surfaces.
A foam adhesive seal is supplied with the hob. Stick this seal under the edge of the body as

near as possible to the outer edge of the hob. Press round the edges of the hob, so that the
seal flattens out and ensures an air tight seal.

Fitting the seal
Top view of the hob

Building-in according to TYPE Y
(Norm EN 335-2-6)

SEAL

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INSTALLATION: "BUILDING-IN"

The body of the hob is fitted with 4 location holes to take the fixing brackets that secure
the intended to fix the hob in the unit. Place the 4 fixing brackets in such a way that the
hob surface is placed perfectly in the support unit.

Location for fixing brackets

Fixing
bracket

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PRESENTATION / TECHNICAL DATA

PL 604 4 ELECTRICAL HOT PLATES

Speed protected
hot plate
1500 W - Ø 145

Speed protected
hot plate
2000 W - Ø 180

Overall dimensions (cm) :

Width : 59 Depth : 51

Speed protected
Hot plate
2000 W - Ø 180

Speed protected
Hot plate
1500 W - Ø 145

Power-on
indicator lights

Building-in dimensions (cm) - (see chapter "Installation")

Width : 56 Depth : 48

Total electrical power : 7 kW

In order to improve the quality of the products, CANDY may carry out modifications linked

to technical improvements.

Appliance meeting with the standard CEE 89/336, and 73/23.

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THE HOT PLATE

THE RAPID SELF-PROTECTING ELECTRIC HOT PLATE

This is a cast-iron hot plate, controlled by a 7 position switch.

As with the previous hot plate, each position corresponds to a
permanent and progressive temperature according to the marks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. An
internal thermostat cuts off of the power supply if there is any overheating. (If, for example,
a hot plate is working without a pan on it).

BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC HOT PLATE :

• Before using the electric hot plate for the first time, let it heat up for a few minutes,
without a pan, at maximum temperature to let the protective coating harden.

HOW TO USE :

• For best results, it is advisable to start on the maximum heat and then turn back to an
intermediate temperature taking into account the type and volume of the food.

• The power-on indicator light comes on to show that the hot plate is working.

• To stop it, turn back the knob until position " ".

THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE SETTINGS : below are a few examples which

are given as guidelines. When you become more familiar with the appliance, you will be
able to choose settings to suit your own personal tastes and requirements.

Positions

1 Very low To keep a dish hot, melt butter and chocolate ....

2 Low

3 Moderately

4 Medium Steamed apples, fresh vegetables, pasta, crepes, fish ....

Slow cooking, sauces, stews, rice pudding, poached eggs ...

Beans, frozen foods, fruit, boiling water ....

Some tips .....

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5 High

6 Very high Steaks, chops, frying...

More intense cooking, omelettes, steaks ....

For information, we note below the different powers reached according to the type of the
plate and the control knob setting.

Cooking with the electric hot plate

To gest the best results from your appliance it is important to observe the following :

• Use thick, flat-bottomed cooking vessels, a completely flat bottom prevents the
overheating of some points which cause food to stick. Thick metal allows for good heat
distribution.

• Make sure that the bottoms of pans are dry : this will prevent things from sticking
to the hot plate because of moisture.

• Use pans with a diameter large enough to completely cover the hot plate, otherwise
some of the energy will be wasted and if there are any spillages the hot plate will quickly
become stained and difficult to maintain (rust, etc).

• Never leave a hot plate switched on without a pan on it : it could become deformed,
which would reduce its efficiency.

• When cooking with fat or oil, do not remove the pan from the hob. Very hot fats and
oils can quickly catch fire.

• When the hot plate is hot, avoid any contact with materials made of plastic or aluminium
foil.

Warning : during the hot plate is operating, it becomes hot, keep children away
from it.

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MAINTENANCE

Before all cleaning or dismantling operation, it is imperative to :
. disconnect the hob to the mains supply.
. let all parts of the hob cool down.

Never use :
. harsh abrasives, scouring pads or sharp object to clean the hob.

• GENERAL MAINTENANCE

THE ENAMELLED HOB

. Enamelled steel hob : simply clean the enamelled hob with soapy water when the hob is
cold, rinse and wipe with a clean dry cloth. If you clean the enamelled hob when it is hot,
you may tarnish it.
. Stainless steel : clean with soapy water, rinse and dry. You can use a special product to clean
stainless steel which is available in stores.

THE KNOBS

For thorough cleaning, the control knobs can be removed by pulling them upwards. Clean
exclusively with soapy water and dry well before replacing them.

THE HOT PLATE

Heat it for a while if necessary, to burn the deposits. After switching off and cooling down
of the plate, wipe it with an absorbing paper. In any cases, it is important to protect the hot
plate from humidity.
Do not use abrasive products.
To maintain and preserve the appearance, rub a drop of neutral oil, such as sewing machine
oil into the surface of the hot plate.
The hot plate should always be dry, or slightly greasy, if it is not to be used for some time.
Remove any rust using emery paper followed by a suitable commercially available product.

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