CDA HCE340 User Manual

HCE340 Domino Two Plate
Electric Hob

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY

T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : [e-mail] W : www.cda.eu

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a

means by which to make full use of the features offered by your appliance.

Please preserve this booklet car efully. It may be useful in future, either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise

relating to its operation.

This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form

of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by improper, incorrect or illogical use of the applian-

ce.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

✓

After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
If you have any doubts, do not use it and consult your supplier or a profession-

ally qualified technician.

✓

Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps,
etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may
cause serious injuries.

✓

The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol

.

✓

Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this
may become dangerous to use.

✓

The manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for damage caused by
unreasonable, incorrect or rash use of the appliance.

✓

If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substi­tute an older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made
inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmen­tal protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous
parts be made harmless, especially in relation to children who could play with
old appliances.

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The appliance should be installed and all the gas/electrical connections made
by a qualified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and fol­lowing the manufacturer's instructions

TIPS FOR THE USER

✓ During and after use of the cooktop, certain parts will become very hot. Do not

touch hot parts.

✓ Keep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use.
✓ After use, ensure that the knobs are in position ● (off), and close the main gas

delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.

✓ In case of difficulty in the gas taps operation, call Service.
✓ Before any cleaning or maintenance, switch off the electricity to the cooktop.

Risk of fire!

✓ Do not leave inflammable material on the cooktop.
✓ Make sure that the electrical cables of other appliances installed nearby cannot

come into contact with the cooktop.

✓ Never cook the food directly on the electric hotplates, but in special pans or

containers.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

Use of any electrical appliance implies
the necessity to follow a series of funda­mental rules. In particular:
✓ Never touch the appliance with wet

hands or feet;

✓ do not operate the appliance barefoot-

ed;

✓ do not allow children or disabled peo-

ple to use the appliance without your
supervision.

The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damages caused by
improper, incorrect or unreasonable use
of the appliance.

DECLARATION OF

CE

CONFORMITY

– This cooking hob has been designed

to be used only for cooking. Any other
use (such as heating a room) is
improper and dangerous.

– This cooking hob has been designed,

constructed, and marketed in compli­ance with:

-Safety requirements of the "Gas"
Directive 90/396/EEC;

-Safety requirements of “Low voltage”
Directive 2006/95/EC;

-Safety requirements of “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC;

-Requirements of Directive
93/68/EEC.

ENGLISH

Instructions for use

These instructions are only valid
for the countries indicated by the
symbols on the cover of the
instruction booklet and on the
appliance itself.

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FEATURES

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“1 GAS triple ring burner” COOKING HOB (Fig. 1.2)

The appliance has class 3

COOKING POINTS

1. Triple ring burner

- 3,50 kW

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

2. Triple ring burner control knob

3. Electric gas-lighting device;
if the device is not installed, the appliance may be provided with:

- A gas-lighter incorporated into the knob (★ symbol beside flame - max.

heat/max. gas flow).

- No gas-lighter (no ★ symbol beside knobs).

“2 GAS” COOKING HOB (Fig. 1.1)

The appliance has class 3

COOKING POINTS

1. Semirapid burner (SR) - 1,75 kW

2. Rapid burner (R) - 3,00 kW

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

3. Burner 2 (R) control knob

4. Burner 1 (SR) control knob

5. Electric gas-lighting device;
if the device is not installed, the appliance may be provided with:

- A gas-lighter incorporated into the knob (★ symbol beside flame - max.

heat/max. gas flow).

- No gas-lighter (no ★ symbol beside knobs).

CAUTION:

If the burner is accidentally extinguished, turn the gas off at the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to relight.

CAUTION:

Gas hobs produce heat and humidity in the environment in which they are installed.
Ensure that the cooking area is well ventilated by opening the natural ventilation grilles or by installing an extractor hood connec­ted to an outlet duct.

CAUTION:

If the hob is used for a prolonged time it may be necessary to provide further ventilation by opening a window or by increasing the
suction power of the extractor hood (if fitted).

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✓ If the appliance has a safety valve system fitted (beside every burner is a T-shaped

probe, as in Fig. 5.2 - not to be confused with the S-shaped electrode of the gas­lighter), the flow of gas will be stopped if and when the flame should accidentally go
out.

Important Note:

✓ If the appliance has a safety valve system fitted (beside every burner is a T-shaped

probe, as in Fig. 5.2 - not to be confused with the S-shaped electrode of the gas­lighter), the flow of gas will be stopped if and when the flame should accidentally go
out.

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“2 ELECTRIC” COOKING HOB (Fig. 1.3)

- Electrical isulation Class I.

- Overheating surfaces protection Type Y.

COOKING POINTS

1.

Electrical plate

Ø 145 - (1000 W - 1500 W)

2.

Electrical plate

Ø 180 - (1500 W - 2000 W)

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

3. Electrical plate 1 control knob

4. Electrical plate 2 control knob

5. Power indicator light

Fig. 1.3

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VITROCERAMIC HOBS (Fig. 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7)

- Electrical isulation Class I.

- Overheating surfaces protection Type Y.

COOKING POINTS

1. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 145 - 1200 W

2. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 180 - 1700 W

3. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 145 - 1200 W

4. Hi-light cooking zone Ø 180 - 1800 W

5. Halogen cooking zone Ø 180 - 1800 W

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

7. Front zone control knob

8. Rear zone control knob

10. Front zone residual heat indicator

11. Rear zone residual heat indicator

12. Power indicator light

Fig. 1.4

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VALVELESS ELECTRIC SPARK-LIGHTING GAS BURNERS

Models fitted with electric spark lighter button

On these cooker tops, to light one of the burners you have to push in and turn the rela­tive knob to the maximum aperture position (large flame symbol) and press the electric
lighter button (fig. 2.2) until the flame has been lit.

Adjust the gas valve to the desired position.

Models fitted with electric lighter incorporated into the burner knobs

★ symbol beside the symbol (max. heat/max. gas flow) (fig. 2.1b).
To light one of the gas burners, push in and turn the relative knob to the maximum

aperture position (large flame symbol) and hold the knob in until the flame has been lit.
The sparks produced by the lighter situated inside the relative burner will light the
flame.
In the event that the local gas supply conditions makes it difficult to light the burner in
maximum aperture position, try again with the knob in minimum position.

LIGHTING GAS BURNERS FITTED WITH SAFETY VALVE DEVICE

In order to light the burner, you must:

1 – Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction up to the maximum aperture, push in

and hold the knob;
In models with the gas lighter incorporated in the knob, this will light the gas. If

there is no mains electrical supply, bring a lighted match close to the burner.
2 – For models with push-button lighting only: push the gas-lighter button.
3 – Wait about ten seconds after the gaslights before releasing the knob (starting time

for the valve).
4 – Adjust the gas valve to the desired position.

If the burner flame should go out for some reason, the safety valve will automatically
stop the gas flow.

To re-light the burner, return the knob to the closed

● position and repeat the opera-

tions for lighting.

Fig. 2.2

Fig. 2.3

GAS COOKING HOBS

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Fig. 2.1a

Fig. 2.1b

GAS BURNERS

Gas flow to the burners is adjusted by turning the knobs (illustrated in figs. 2.1a - 2.1b)
which control the safety valves.
Tur ning the knob so that the indicator line points to the symbols printed on the panel
achieves the following functions:

✓ full circle

● = closed valve

✓ symbol = maximum aperture or flow
✓ symbol = minimum aperture or flow

To light one of the gas burners, hold a flame (e.g. a match) close to the top part of the
burner, push in and turn the relative knob in an anti-clockwise direction, pointing the
knob indicator towards the large flame symbol (i.e. max. gas flow).

To reduce the gas flow to minimum, rotate the knob further anti-clockwise to point the
indicator towards the small flame symbol.

The maximum aperture position permits rapid boiling of liquids, whereas the minimum
aperture position allows slower warming of food or maintaining boiling conditions of
liquids.

Other intermediate operating adjustments can be achieved by positioning the
indicator between the maximum and minimum aperture positions, and never between
the maximum aperture and closed positions.

N.B. When the cooker top is not being used, set the gas knobs to their closed posi­tions and also close the cock valve on the gas bottle or the main gas supply line.

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GRATE FOR SMALL PANS (optional) - (See fig. 2.5)

This grate is to be placed on top of the (smaller) semirapid burner when using small
diameter pans, in order to prevent them from tipping over.

CHOICE OF BURNER (fig. 2.4)

The symbols printed on the panel beside the gas knobs indicate the correspondence
between the knob and the burner.
The most suitable burner is to be chosen according to the diameter and volume capa­city of the container to be warmed.
It is important that the diameter of the pots or pans suitably match the heating poten­tial of the burners in order not to jeopardise the efficiency of the burners, bringing about
a waste of gas fuel.
A small diameter pot or pan placed on a large burner does not necessarily mean that
boiling conditions are reached quicker.

DIAMETERS OF PANS WHICH MAY BE USED

ON THE HOBS

BURNERS MINIMUM MAX.

Semirapid 12 cm 22 cm

Rapid 22 cm 26 cm

Triple ring 24 cm 28 cm

Maximum diameter for woks: 36 cm.

do not use pans with concave or convex bases

Fig. 2.5

Caution!
the cooking hob becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.

Fig. 2.4

SPECIAL WOK GRILLE (optional) (fig. 2.6 e 2.7).

This special grille for woks should be placed over the pan-rest for the largest burner.

Warning:

✓ Using woks without this special grille may cause the burner to malfunction.
✓ Do not use the grille for ordinary, flat-bottomed saucepans.

Fig.

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WRONG

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Caution! the cooking hob becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.

Never cook food directly on the electric hotplates! Always use a saucepan or spe­cial container.

ELECTRIC COOKING HOBS

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NORMAL HOTPLATE

To turn on the electric hotplate, rotate the knob (fig. 3.1 - 3.2) o the desired setting.
The numbers from 1 to 6 or 1 to 12 indicate the operating positions with increasing
number corresponding to higher temperature settings.
When the pan comes to the boil, turn the heat down to the level desired.

Remember that the hotplate will continue to produce heat for about five minutes after
it has been turned off.

RAPID HOTPLATE (red dot)

The rapid hotplate control knob is similar to that of the normal hotplate, with 6 or 12
selectable heating positions (fig. 3.1 - 3.2).

The characteristics of this hotplate, which is also equipped with a thermostatic cut-off
device, make it possible to:

– achieve the cooking temperature rapidly
– make full use of its output power using flat-bottomed pans
– limit the output power with unsuitable saucepans.

PROPER USE OF THE ELECTRIC HOTPLATE (fig. 3.3)

When the pan comes to the boil, turn the heat down to the level desired.
Remember that the hotplate will continue to produce heat for about five minutes after

it has been turned off.
While using the electric hotplate, you must:

Fig. 3.1

Fig. 3.2

Fig. 3.3

ELECTRIC HOTPLATE USAGE

TABLE

Type of cooking

Switched OFF

For melting operations (of but­ter or chocolate)

To keep foods warm or heat
small quantities of water.

To heat greater quantities of
water and to whip creams and
sauces.

Slow boiling, e.g. spaghetti,
soups, boiled meats, to conti­nue steam heating of roast
meats and stews.

For all kinds of fried foods,
steaks, cutlets and cooking
without a lid.

For browning of meat, cooked
potatoes, fried fish and for boi­ling large quantities of water.

Rapid frying, grilled steaks, etc.

Position

of switch

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Hob controlled by

7-position

switch

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Fig. 3.4

= Warming
= Cooking
= Roasting - Frying

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Hob controlled by

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regulation switch

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✓ avoid keeping it on without something

on it;

✓ avoid pouring liquids on it while it is

hot;

✓ use flat-bottomed (electric hotplate

type) pots and pans only

✓ use cooking receptacles which cover

as much of the surface of the hotplate
as possible.

✓ to save electricity, use lids whenever

possible.

✓ never cook food directly on the hot-

plate: always use a pan or suitable
container.

An indicator light located close to the
control panel signals that the hotplate is
operating.

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