Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance
35670-2803
Models EHE 682 - EHE 684 - EHE 685
GB
Important Safety Information
You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance,
contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 950950
Installation
l This hob must be installed by qualified personnel,
according to the manufacturers instructions and to
the relevant British Standards.
l Remove all packaging before using the hob.
l Ensure that the electrical supply complies with the
type stated on the rating plate, located on the bottom
of the hob.
l Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.
Child Safety
l This hob is designed to be operated by adults. Do
not allow children to play near or with the hob.
l The hob gets hot when it is in use.
l Children should be kept away until it has cooled.
l Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans
or pots off the hob.
Service
l This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
Environmental Information
l After installation, please dispose of the packaging with
due regard to safety and the environment.
l When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable,
by cutting off the cable.
Keep this instruction book for future reference
and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.
Guide to Use the instructions
During Use
l This hob is intended for domestic cooking only. It is
not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.
l Do not use this hob if it is in contact with water.
Do not operate the hob with wet hands.
l Ensure the control knobs are in the OFF position
when not in use.
l When using other electrical appliances, ensure the
cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces
of the hob.
l Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on
the hob as unstable pans can cause an accident by
tipping or spillage.
l Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with
oil and fats.
l Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.
l Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be
affected by heat and should not be stored above or
below the hob unit.
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide
you throughout the Instructions:
Safety Instructions
Step by step instructions for an operation
F
Hints and Tips
Environmental Information
This appliance is manufactured according to the
following EEC directives:
- 73/23 EEC
- 90/683 EEC
- 93/68 EEC
- 89/336 EEC current edition.
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Contents
For the User
Important Safety Information2
Description of the Hob3
Operation4
Maintenance and Cleaning5
Something Not Working?6
Service and Spare Parts6
Guarantee Conditions7
For the Installer
Installation11
Building In11
Electrical connections13
Wiring diagram14
Description of the Hob
EHE 682
EHE 684
EHE 685
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1
4
1. Hob Top
2. Normal Hotplate - 1570 W/180 mm dia.
3. Normal Hotplate - 1040 W/145 mm dia.
2
5
7
6
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
4. Rapid Hotplate - 1570 W/145 mm dia.
5. Rapid Hotplate - 2090 W/180 mm dia.
6. Control knobs
7. Electric Hotplates Control Light
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Operation
Electric Hotplates
To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control knob
anticlockwise to the required heat setting.
Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given
in the following table.
The control knob is numbered 1 - 6
0 - OFF
1 - Minimum
6 - Maximum.
The hob has two types of hotplates:
Normal Hotplates
We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (6)
for a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to
the required setting.
Rapid Hotplates
The rapid hotplates are indicated by a red dot, and will
heat up more quickly than a normal plate. As the red dots
are painted on the plate, they may deteriorate during use
and even disappear completely after a period of time. This
will not affect the performance of the hob.
It is important to note that the plate may smoke
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when
used for the first time. This is quite normal and will
disappear after a short while.
Electric Hotplates Control Light
The Hotplates Control Light will come on each time a
cooking zone is switched on.
OFF0
Very Gentle1To keep food warm
To melt butter and chocolate
Gentle2To prepare cream-sauces,
stews and milk puddings
or to fry eggs
Slow3Dried vegetables, frozen
food, fruit, boiling water
or milk
Medium4Boiled potatoes, fresh
vegetables, pâtés, soups,
broths, pancakes or fish
High5Larger stews, meat roll, fish,
omelettes, steaks
Fast6Steaks, escalopes and frying.
Hints and Tips
Saucepans for use on solid plates should have several
characteristics:
l They should be fairly heavy duty
l They should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly
larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.
l They should have a flat base to ensure good contact
with the plate.
This is particularly important when using pans for high
temperature frying or pressure cooking.
As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn down the plate control
knob so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering.
You can switch off the plate a short while before you
finish cooking, and the final stage will be completed on
the accumulated heat. Similarly, stews etc. cooked in
well covered saucepans cook at lower temperature which
is more economical.
Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids
being split onto the plates.
Never leave the plates on without a pan on them
or with an empty pan on them.
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Take care never to lean or reach over a hot electric
plate. Always point pan handles inward or over the
work surface next to the hob to avoid accidentally
knocking over a pan as you pass by.
Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the
overheated splashes could easily ignite.
If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please
contact your local Electrolux Service Centre.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried
out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the
electricity supply.
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage
can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.
The Hob Top
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well
wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid
has been added. Avoid the use of the following:
-household detergent and bleaches;
-impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;
-steel wool pads;
-bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, the following
products are recommended:
-For stainless steal hobs use a proprietary stainless
steel cleaner.
-For other hobs use Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend.
The control knobs may be removed by carefully pulling
them upward for easier cleaning.
The Hotplates
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using
warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To
keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can
be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob" by
HomeCare Products (follow the manufacturer's instruction
for use).
Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a
kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that the
plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant
odour when next used.
Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may
become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary
stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw
discolouration. This also applies to the area around the
hotplates on stainless steel hobs.
Failure to clean and condition hotplates may lead
to rust and corrosion forming on the surface.
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Something Not Working?
If the hob is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force
Centre.
IMPORTANT:
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
SYMPTOM
n The plate does not heat up.
n The plate is not giving satisfactory results
If after all these checks, your hob still does not operate
correctly, contact your local Electrolux Service Force
Centre.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of
purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
SOLUTION
u Check that the unit is plugged in and the electrical
supply is switched on
u Check that the RCCB has not tripped (if fitted)
u Check the mains fuse has not blown
u Check the correct control knob has been turned.
u Check the plate is clean and dry
u Check the cooking pan is the correct size for the plate.
u Check the cooking pan has a flat bottom
u Check the setting is correct for the type of cooking.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.
Service and Spare Parts
If you require spare parts or an engineer contact your
local Service Force Centre by telephoning:
08705-929929
Your call will be routed to the Service Centre covering
your post code area. The addresses of Electrolux Service
Force Centres are detailed on the following pages.
When you contact the Service Centre, they will need
the following information:
1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and the serial number (see rating label on
the back of this instruction booklet)
5. Date of purchase
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux
appliance and for further information on Electrolux
products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter
or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire - SL1 1DZ
Tel : 08705 950950 (*)
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes
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Guarantee Conditions
Electrolux Standard Guarantee
Conditions
We, Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of
the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or
any part thereof is proved to be defective by any reason
only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our
option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that:
*The appliance has been correctly installed and used
only on the gas and electricity supply stated on the
rating plate.
*The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
*The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person
not authorised by us.
* All service work under this guarantee must be
undertaken by a Electrolux Service Force Centre.
* Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become the Company's property.
*This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and
other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours, in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then
your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
* The guarantee starts from the date you first
purchased your product.
*The guarantee is for the same period and to the same
extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country
of use for this brand or range of products.
* This guarantee relates to you and cannot be
transferred to another user.
*Your new home is within the European Community
(EC) or European Free Trade Area.
*The product is installed and used in accordance with
our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household
The electrical supply complies with the specification
given in the rating label.
* The product is installed taking into account
regulations in your new country.
Before you move, please contact your nearest Customer
Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after
you and your appliances.
Zealley Industrial
Estate
Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
S. Devon
TQ12 3TD
Plymouth
PL4 0ST
Wilson Way, Redruth,
Cornwall
TR15 3QW
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Instructions for the Installer
650 mm
400 mm
400 mm
100 mm
50 mm
50 mm
55 mm
600 mm
700 mm
400 mm
100 mm
400 mm
50 mm
55 mm
50 mm
Engineers technical data
Heating elements Ratings
Normal front left HotplateØ 180 mm1570 W
Normal back left HotplateØ 145 mm1040 W
Rapid front right HotplateØ 145 mm1570 W
Rapid back right HotplateØ 180 mm1570 W
Total rating6270 W
Cut out dimensions
Width:550 mm.
Depth:470 mm.
Thickness:30 mm.
Important safety requirements
This hob must be installed in accordance with the IEE
Wiring Regulations (Current Edition).
Detailed recommendations are contained in the following
British Standards Codes Of Practice: B.S. 6172/ B.S.
5440, Par. 2 and B.S. 6891 Current Editions.
Location
Overall dimensions
Width:580 mm.
Depth:500 mm.
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEARANCES REQUIRED
WHEN FITTING THE HOB
WITHOUT A COOKER HOOD ABOVE
This hob has been registered as a "Class X" appliance
according to Fire Risk Regulations. Minimum distances
detailed below must be observed. The hob may be located
in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bed sitting room, but not
in a bathroom or shower room.
Before making the cut out in the worktop ensure that
there is a minimum distance of 55 mm. between the rear
edge of the hob and the wall. A minimum distance of 100
mm. must be left between the side edges of the hob and
any adjacent cabinets or walls.
The minimum distance combustible material can be fitted
above the hob in line with the edges of the hob is 400
mm. If it is fitted below 400 mm. a space of 50 mm. must
be allowed from the edges of the hob.
The minimum distance combustible material can be fitted
directly above the hob is 700 mm.
FO 0812
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEARANCES REQUIRED
WHEN FITTING THE HOB
WITH A COOKER HOOD ABOVE
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FO 0813
ON/OFF SWITCH
FLEX
OUTLET
Installation
The hob must be installed according to the
instructions supplied.
The hob must be installed by qualified personnel
to the relevant British Standards.
Please, ensure that, once the hob is installed, it
is easily accessible for the engineer in the event
of a breakdown.
WHEN THE HOB IS FIRST INSTALLED
Once the hob has been installed, it is important
to remove any protective materials, which were
put on in the factory.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should
the above instructions or any of the other safety
instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.
Cut Out Size
The dimensions of the cut-out are given in the diagram.
Supply connections
This hob is designed to be connected to 230-240 V
(50Hz) electricity supply.
Rectangular cut-out size for hob
500
470
FO 2225
580
550
55 min.
The hob has a terminal block which is marked as follows:
L- Live terminal
N- Neutral terminal
or E- Earth terminal
The cable used to connect the hob to the electrical supply
must be 6mm, PVC twin and earth, and fused to 30amp.
It is necessary that you install a double pole swith
between the hob and the electricity supply (mains), with
a minimum gap of 3mm between the swith contacts and
of a type suitable for the required load in compliance
with the current rules.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point.
Building In
Building over a cupboard or
drawer
1
FLEX
OUTLET
FO 0763
2
ON/OFF SWITCH
If the hob is to be installed above a cupboard or drawer it
will be necessary to fit a heat resistant board below the
base of the hob on the underside of the work surface.
It is also recommended to carry out the electrical
connection to the hob as shown in diagrams 1 and 2.
FO 0764
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30
20 min
60
a
b
Building over a kitchen unit
with door
Proper arrangements must be taken in designing the
furniture unit, in order to avoid any contact with the bottom
of the hob which can be hot when in operation. The
recommended solution is shown in diagram 3.
The panel fitted under the hob ("a") should be easily
removable to allow easy access if technical assistance
is needed. The space behind the kitchen unit ("b") can
be used for connections.
Fitting the hob to the worktop
Before fitting the hob into the cut out, a sealing gasket
supplied with the hob must be fitted to the edge of the
cut out. It is essential that no gaps are left in this seal in
order to prevent spillage near the hob seeping into the
cabinet below.
3
FO 1013
Dimensions are given in mm.
1) Place the sealing gasket all around the edge
F
The edge of the hob forms a double seal which prevents
the ingress of liquids.
of the cut out.
2) Place the hob into the cut out and secure it by
means of the relevant fixing clamps and screws,
as shown in the diagram.
3) Remove the excess seal
a
FO 0199
a) Sealing gasket
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Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this hob
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person, in accordance with the current
regulations.
THIS HOB MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these
safety measures not be observed.
This hob is designed to be connected to a 230-240V 50Hz
AC electrical supply.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the hob rating
plate. The rating plate is located on the bottom of the
hob. A copy is attached on the back cover of this book.
The hob is supplied without supply cord. A 3 core flexible
supply cord must be fitted, in accordance with the
specification given in the relevant tables.
1) Remove the mains terminal cover plate from
F
the underside of the hob, to expose the mains
terminal block.
2) Loosen the two cable clamp screws and lift
the top section of the clamp enough to allow
the cable to be passed through.
3) Connect the red (live) wire to the terminal which
is marked with the letter "L".
The hob should be connected to a double pole switch
with a minimum gap of 3 mm. between the switch
contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in
compliance with the current electric regulations. The
switch should be sited within 2m of the hob and be easily
accessible upon completion of the installation.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point.
Ensure that the hob supply cord does not come
into contact with surfaces with temperatures
higher than 50 deg. C.