Electrolux CHC644BA, CHC744BA, CHC944BA, SHC644BA, SHC944BA User Manual
Ceramic Cooktops
User and Installation Manual
MODELS
CHC644BA, CHC744BA, CHC944BA, SHC644BA, SHC944BA
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our Ceramic Cooktop. We are sure you will find your new appliance a pleasure to use and a great asset to your cooking. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read through the whole user manual which provides
a description of the product and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use a cooking appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards. For future reference, please store this booklet in a safe place. This appliance complies to the requirements of Australian Standard AS4551.
CONDITIONS OF USE
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
•Farm houses
•By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
•Bed and breakfast type environments
Record model and serial number here:
Model:..................................................................
Serial number:.........................................................
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
warning
Indicates information concerning your personal safety
caution
Indicates information on how to avoid damaging the appliance
tips & information
Indicates tips and information about use of the appliance
environmental tips
Indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the appliance
tips & information
Important – check for any damage or marks
If you find the appliance is damaged or marked, you must report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/ marks under the manufacturer’s warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights.
environmental tips
Information on disposal for users
•Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please dispose of those materials by contacting your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Safety instructions................................................. |
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Description of the Appliance................................. |
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Operating the appliance....................................... |
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Tips on Cooking and Frying.................................. |
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Cleaning and Care.............................................. |
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What to do if....................................................... |
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Disposal............................................................... |
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Technical Data..................................................... |
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Installation Instructions...................................... |
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Assembly............................................................. |
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Guarantee/Customer Service............................ |
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Service................................................................. |
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general safety
Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty.
General safety
•This appliance may only be installed and connected by trained, registered service engineers.
•Built-in appliances may only be used after they have built-in units and work surfaces that meet standards.
•In the event of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits), the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electrical supply, to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
•Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by trained registered service engineers.
Children’s safety
•The cooking zones will become hot when you cook. Therefore, always keep small children away from the appliance.
•The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or menatl capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for thier safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Correct use
•This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking and frying of food.
•The appliance must not be used as a work surface or as a storage surface.
•Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted.
•Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plastic film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance.
Safety during use
•Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic.
•There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
•Cables from electrical applainces must not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance or hot cookware.
•Overheated fats and oils can ignite very quickly. When cooking with fat or oil (e.g Chips) do not leave the appliance unattended.
•Switch the cooking zones off after each use.
Safety when cleaning
•For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down.
•For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high pressure cleaning equipment is not permitted.
How to avoid damage to the appliance
•The glass ceramic can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
•The edge of the glass ceramic can be damaged by being knocked by the cookware.
•Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminum or with damaged bottoms can scratch the glass ceramic if pushed across the surface.
•Objects that melt and things that boil over can burn onto the glass ceramic and should be removed straightaway.
•To avoid damaging cookware and glass ceramics, do not allow saucepans or frying pans to boil dry.
•Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
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Ceramic Cooktops GENERAL SAFETY 3 |
description
Cooking surface layout
CHC644BA / CHC744BA / SHC644BA
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zone control |
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operating the appliance |
Control knobs
The cooking power can be set anywhere between level LO and HI.
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Lowest power |
HI |
Higest |
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Off position |
Residual heat indicator
The residual heat indicator lights up, as soon as the corresponding zone is hot.
warning
Risk of burns from residual heat. After being switched off, the cooking zones need some time to cool down. Look at the residual heat indicator.
environmental tips
Residual heat can be used for melting and keeping food warm.
tips & information
When a cooking zone is switched on, it may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all ceramic glass cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance.
Setting the heat setting
The residual heat indicator lights up, as soon as the corresponding zone is hot.
HEAT SETTING |
RING CONTROL KNOB |
KNOB SETTING |
To increase |
Turn clockwise |
Low – High |
To increase |
Turn anti-clockwise |
Low – High |
Switch off |
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1.When boiling water/searing food, select a high heat setting.
2.As soon as steam forms or the fat or oil is hot, set a lower heat setting.
3.To end the cooking process, turn to the off position.
4 DESCRIPTION Ceramic Cooktops |
Ceramic Cooktops DESCRIPTION 5 |
cooking and frying |
energy saving |
tips & information
According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitue a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browing foods to much.
Cookware
The residual heat indicator lights up, as soon as the corresponding zone is hot.
environmental tips
Always place cookware on the coking zone before it is switched on.
If possible, always place lids on the pans.
Switch cooking zones off before the end of the cooking time, to take advantage of residual heat.
Bottom of pans and cooking zones should be the same size.
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cleaning and care
warning
Risk of burns from residual heat.
warning
Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance. Clean with water and washing up liquid.
warning
Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid.
Cleaning the appliance after each use
1.Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.
2.Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
Removing deposits
1.Place a scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle.
2.Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface.
3.Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.
4.Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
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Sugar, food |
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a scraper* |
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cleaner |
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Fat splashes |
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*Scrapers and cleaners for glass and stainless steel can be purchase in specialist shops.
tips & information
Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel.
Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not however affect the functioning of the appliance.
6 COOKING AND FRYING Ceramic Cooktops |
Ceramic Cooktops CLEANING AND CARE 7 |
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