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Instructions for Installation and Use
Electric Hobs
Models S912E
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Advice and recommendations
Installation and fastening
Electrical connection
Cooking zone description
Description of the cooktop and cooking zone
The different function of the hob
Maintenance and care
Key Contacts
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Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for ref erence as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of
the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or mov e house and lea ve it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become f amiliar with the appliance and saf ety warnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Wa y, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
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Introduction
Your new hob is guar anteed* and will giv e lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been
installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.
To help make best use of y our cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
The hob is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.
This appliance conforms with the following Eur opean Economic Comm unity directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.
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Advice and recommendations
• This appliance was designed for non-professional,
household use.
• Before using the appliance, read the instructions in the
owner’s man ual carefully since it contains all the instructions you require to ensure safe installation, use and maintenance. Keep this owner’s man ual in a saf e place for future reference.
• When you have removed the packing, check whether
the appliance is intact. If you have any doubts, contact a
qualified professional before using the appliance .
• Never leave the packing components (plastic bags,
polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of children
since these are a source of potential danger.
• The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in compliance with the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
• The latter denies all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage
property .
• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in
compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always
ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If
you hav e any doubts, call in a qualified technician to check
the electrical system thoroughly .
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage
resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly.
• Before powe ring the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate
correspond with those of the mains electrical system.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and of
the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of
the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. If in
doubt, contact a qualified professional.
• This appliance must only be used for the purpose for
which it was expressly designed. Any other use (such as
heating a room for example) is considered to be improper
and consequently dangerous.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage
resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
• Certain fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular
importance:
• do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands,
• nev er use the appliance when baref oot,
• nev er use e xtensions,
• never pull on the power supply cable or the appliance itself to unplug it from the mains socket,
• nev er leav e the appliance exposed to atmospheric
agents (rain, sun, etc.),
• do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it without supervision.
• Always unplug the appliance from the mains or s witch
off the main switch before cleaning or performing any
cleaning or maintenance operations.
• If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the appliance immediately. F or any repairs, contact only an au-
thorised after-sales service centre and demand original
spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the safety of the appliance.
• Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
the power mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer. Also make all potentially dangerous parts
of the appliance safe, above all for children who could
play with the appliance.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. Ho wever , it may break due to a shock
caused by a sharp object, such as a tool f or example.
In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and
contact an authorised after-sales service centre to
have it repaired.
• Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least
half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from
placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone
while still hot.
• Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or
plastic items have been placed on the hob surf ace .
• Do not go near the heating zones when these are still
hot.
• If you use small electric appliances near the hob, make
sure their power supply cable does not come into contact
with the hot parts of the hob.
• Make sure all pan handles are alwa ys pointing inwards
towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental
spills.
• WARNING: Do not look at the halogen lamps in
the cooking zones for long if they are present.
First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe
these off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasiv e cleaner. During the first fe w hours of use, y ou may
detect a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly.
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Installation and fastening
The following instructions are intended for a qualified fitter to guide him/her along the installation, adjustment and
technical maintenance procedures as correctly as possible and in full compliance with the applicable norms in
force.
Important : unplug the hob before all operations.
Installation
• This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot.
• The worktop must be made with a material designed
to withstand a temperature of approximately 100°C .
• The hob should be positioned at least 40 mm (for
mod:KBM 6011DH - KBM 6001 H the hob should be
positioned at least 55 mm) awa y from the back wall or
any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct
ventilation and to prev ent the surf aces around the appliance from overheating.
• If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the
latter must be fitted with a cooling fan.
• T ry to avoid installing the hob on top of a dishwasher;
if this is unavoidable , place a watertight separating element between the two appliances.
Fastening
Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ce-
ramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface.
Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the
characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance.
The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see diagram).
It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all
times.
Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all
along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter
adheres fully to the worktop.
REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY
FRONT OF HOB
KITCHEN
WORKTOP
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40
48
560 +/- 1
574
490 +/- 1
504
10
Distance to
keep between the
cut-out slot and
the cabinet
HOB FROM BELOW
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Electrical connection
• The electr ical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently
earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical
safety . Alw ays ensure that this vital safety measure has
been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified
technician to check the electrical system thoroughly.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been
earthed correctly.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the
technical characteristics featured on the appliance data
plate correspond with those of the mains electrical system.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and
of the power sock ets is suitable for the maximum po wer
of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate.
If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.
Electrical connections
1 2 3 4 5
L N
* Application of the simultaneity coefficient in accordance with
IEC 60335-2-6 norm
Voltage
Frequency
230V-1+N~50 Hz
Sections
2.5 mm²
In the event of an incorrect connection:
• if your appliance does not work,
• check the position of the wires in the terminal board,
• check that all screws are tight,
• check the positioning of the jumpers.
Fuses
25 A*
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply
before all operations.
You ma y connect y our hob to the electrical system in two
different wa ys:
• by means of a junction box: if the appliance is
connected permanently to the mains, an omnipolar
circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm should be installed.
• by means of a socket conforming to the regulations
in force in the country where the appliance is fitted. It
should be accessible whene ver necessary; do not use
adaptors, multiple plugs or extensions.
Important
After connecting the appliance to the flexible cab le, tighten
all the screws on the terminal board. Mak e sure jumpers
are installed according to the type of mains system as
indicated in the table.
For e xample: line 1 in the table
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This appliance conforms with the following European
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low V oltage) and subsequent
amendments;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments;
Warning: If the hob is fitted above a built-in oven, the hob
and the oven must be connected to the mains separately f or
safety reasons and to simplify operations when it is necessary
to pull the oven out f or some reason.
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U-bolt
connection support
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Phase Neutral Earth
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Cooking zone description
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HOBS S912E
Cooking zones
Back Right
Front Right
Back Left
Front Left
Power
(W)
R 1400 180
R 1800 200
R 2300 230
R 1200 165
Total power 6700
R = radiant single
Description of the cooktop
Diameter
(mm)
D
D
A Cooking zones
B Indicator light
C Control knobs
A
A
0
12
11
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12
11
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12
A
D
A
D
11
5
0
12
11
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B
1
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4
1
2
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C
1
2
3
4
1
2
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4
D Residual heat indicator lights
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The different functions of the hob
Description of the heating elements
The heating elements are circular in shape and turn
red in colour only 20-30 seconds after they hav e been
turned on.
Combined halogen and electrical heating elements.
The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made
up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element.
This combination provides ideal heat distribution across
the entire surface of the cooking area without compromising the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main
characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an
instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and
heat, which means:
• a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas
burners;
• an equally rapid elimination of the heat source.
Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their
operation is similar to that of other heating elements.
Please refer to the table 1.
T a ble 1
Pos Cooking zone setting
0off
1 to melt butter or chocolate
2
to heat liquids
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for creams and sauces
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stews - blanquette - desserts
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8
pasta - rice
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10
steak - fish - omelette
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12 fried food
The control knobs
Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to
regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of
1 to a maximum of 12. The table 1 provides inf ormation
on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corresponding, recommended uses.
The “ ON” indicator light (B)
This light comes on when one of the heating elements
has been turned on.
Residual heat indicator light (D)
This light indicates that the temperature of one or more
cooking areas is above 60°C, even thought the elements have been turned off. Some models come
equipped with four such indicator lights, one f or each of
the four cooking areas.
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Maintenance and care
Advice on using your appliance
To get the best from your hob, it is vital that you follow a
few fundamental rules during cooking and when preparing food.
• Use pans with a flat bottom so they adhere fully to the
heating zone.
• Always use pans whose diameter covers the cooking
zone fully so that all the availab le heat can be used.
• Make sure the pan base is always clean and dry, to
guarantee good contact and long life for the cooking
zones and pans alike.
• Avoid using pans used normally on gas burners. The
concentration of heat on gas burners can warp the
bottom of the pan, consequently you would nev er obtain
the desired result when using the pan on the glass
ceramic hob.
• Never leave a cooking zone on without a pan on it as
the maximum heat lev el would be reached very quickly ,
which could damage the heating elements.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and
mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a
shock caused by a sharp object. In this case , unplug
the appliance immediately and contact an authorised
after-sales service centre to have it repaired.
Always k eep your hob clean. Before proceeding with maintenance operations, check that all the cooking zones are
turned off and have cooled down completely.
Stainless steel frame (only on some models)
Stainless steel can stain as an effect of enduring contact
with limescale in water or as an effect of highly aggressive detergents (containing phosphorus). W e recommend
you rinse and dry it thoroughly after maintenance. It is
preferable to remo v e an y w ater spills immediately.
Hob care
The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is
smooth and poreless and it is also resistant to thermal
shocks and to mechanical shocks under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we
recommend you care for y our hob as f ollows:
• for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp
sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels.
• If the hob is dirty , rub clean using a special cleaner
suitable for vitroceramic glass, rinse off and dry thoroughly.
• food residue and dirt can be removed using a special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait
for the hob to cool down in order to a void incrustations.
For excellent results , use a special stainless steel wool
pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy
water.
• When the hob is clean, you can apply a special
product for the care and protection of the same: this
type of product leaves an invisible film on the surface
of the hob to protect the same against any spills and
boiled-over f ood. It is best if you do this when the hob
is lukew arm or cold.
• Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean water and dry it thoroughly: otherwise the cleaning products could become encrusted onto the hob during subsequent cooking.
Recommendations
• Never use abrasive or corrosive substances,
such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens, stain
removers or rust removers , scouring powders and abrasive sponges: ev en the delicate ones could scratch the
hob surface irre v ersib ly.
• We recommend you keep all items which could melt
away from the hob, such as plastic utensils, sugar
or products with a high sugar content. Should liq-
uid boil over onto the hob surf ace, remove it immediately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade
scraper , in order to a v oid damaging the surface.
• Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not
place items on the hob when the same is not in use.
Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids,
saucepans or dishcloths on it, for example), nor as a
chopping board.
• Never lea ve aluminium wrappers, aluminium foil and
plastic cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean your appliance.
• Do not place metal items on the hob (such as knives,
spoons, lids, etc.).
• Never heat up unopened tins: the y could b urst.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the hob caused
by incorrect use.
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Key Contacts
After Sales Service
Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in
both the appliances and services we offer.
Repair Service and Information Desk
UK: 08709 066 066
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
Note: Our operators will require the following information:
Model number:
Serial number:
Extended Warranties
UK: 08709 088 088
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Genuine Parts and Accessories
UK: 08709 077 077
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)
www.theservicecentre.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
02/2005 - 195048691.00
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