Fagor VFA-70 S User Manual
CARE & INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
MANUAL DE INSTRUCIONES Y MANTENIMIENTO
RADIANT COOKTOPS
TABLE VITROCERAMIQUE
PLACAS VITROCERÁMICAS
• VFA-70 S
• VFA-78 S
NOTE: To avoid accident and damage, please read these instructions carefully before operating the appliance.
NOTE: Veuillez lire ces instructions attentivement a fi n d’éviter accidents et dommages.
NOTA: Por favor, lea este manual de instrucciones atentamente para evitar posibles daños o accidentes.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, provided this product is operated and maintained
in accordance with the instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Fagor
America Inc. will replace parts and provide labor to correct defects in materials or
workmanship. Service has to be provided by a Fagor America Inc. designated service
company. Please contact Fagor America at 1 800 201 0806 or by email at
inf
oappliances@fagoramerica.com
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOESN’T COVER
1. Repairs when the product is used in other than normal, single family household use.
2. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, acts of God, improper
installation, installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or
use not approved by Fagor America.
3. Replacement parts or repair labor costs if the product is operated outside of the
United States/Canada
4. Pick up/delivery. This product is designated to be repaired in the home.
F
AGOR AMERICA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Please contact Customer Care at Fagor America at 1.800.207.0806 or email Fagor
America at infoappliances@fagoramerica.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Write the model and serial number on the lines below, you’ll need them in the event of a
service call. The model and serial number are located beneath the radiant cooktop
Model: ________________________________
Serial: _________________________________
Date Purchased: __________________________
Store: __________________________________
Should you need service or have any questions about this product, don’t hesitate to
contact FAGOR AMERICA Customer Service at 1-800-207-0806
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ENGLISH
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
FRANCAIS
Manuel d´instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
ESPAÑOL
Manual de instrucciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pág 36
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CONTENTS
Important safety instructions ........................................................................5
Sensor description........................................................................................6
Description of timer ......................................................................................8
Operating....................................................................................................10
Safety .........................................................................................................14
Special considerations ...............................................................................14
Use of containers .......................................................................................15
Cleaning ....................................................................................................16
Connection diagram ...................................................................................17
Installation .................................................................................................18
WARNING
Pot.max:
Ty p e:
Voltage:
• Repair of any faults in your cooktop must be carried out only by an Authorized
Repair Service technician, otherwise the guarantee is not valid.
• The technical details and identification of the appliance are shown on the
specification plate. Consult this plate before proceeding with electrical connection.
• Electrical connection must be carried out by a certified specialist familiar with official
regulations.
• If your appliance has halogen hotplates avoid, looking directly at them when they
are not covered by a cooking pan.
Fill in the data table below with all the data of the cooktop that appear on its
label.
Trade mark:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions carefully before using this cooktop.When properly cared for, your new Fagor
cooktop has been designed to be a safe and reliable appliance.These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury.When using kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed, including the following:
• This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Only
connect to a properly grounded outlet. See electric preparation and connection instructions in
the Installation Instructions.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended. Refer
service only to an authorized service center.
• Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children
and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.
• Do not store flammable materials in or near the cooktop.
• Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
• For personal safety, wear proper clothing. Loose fitting garments or shirts with hanging
sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Use proper pan size.This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different
sizes. Select pans with having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion of the heating element to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper coverage of pots and pans to burner will
also improve efficiency.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boi lover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place. Absence of such may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms,
except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in electric
shock, or fire.
• Glazed cooking utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed pots and pans are suitable for range-top service due to the sudden change in
temperature, which may result in breakage - see page 15 for reference.
• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the cookware handles should be positioned so that they are turned
inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
• Do not soak removable heating elements. Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If your cooktop should break or crack, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
• Clean cooktop with caution. Be careful to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills on a hot cooking area. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a
hot surface.
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SENSOR DESCRIPTION
Control
sensors
MULTI-RING HOTPLATE (2,7 kW)
0,75 Kw
0,9 Kw
1,05 Kw
Sensors
Control points
- Double hotplate
- Multi-ring hotplate
Double hotplate/ Multi-ring hotplate sensors
Power sensors
from: 0 to 9
from: 9 to 0
Hotplate pilot light
Selected power display
Residual heat display
Multi-ring
Hotplate
Medium Hotplate
Small Hotplate
Blocking control point
Blocking sensor
ON/OFF Sensor
VFA-70 S
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SENSOR DESCRIPTION
Control point
Sensor double heat source
Indicator display of selected power
Indicator display of residual heat
Control point
Heat source for dishes
Heat source position indicators
Heat source power selection sensors
from: 0....9
from: 9....0
Blocking control point
Blocking sensor
Sensor ON/OFF
VFA-78 S
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DESCRIPTION OF TIMER
Models with this type of timer control can be assigned to any heat source, and can be
timed between 1 and 99 minutes. The assigned heat source will turn off once the time
chosen by the user has elapsed.
VFA-78S
Multi-ring Control Sensors VFA-70S
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DESCRIPTION OF TIMER
Steps for setting and Timing the Heat Source
With the radiant cooktop switched on:
1 Choose the required power of the heat source that you wish to time.
2 Switch on the timer by touching the sensor +. Once on the timer display
appears and appears in the display of each heat source.
3 Touch the + of the chosen heat source. will flash in the display of the chosen
heat source. The timer has now been set to the chosen heat source.
4 Choose the desired time pressing + which corresponds to the timer.
Once these steps have been carried out the setting sequence of the heat source
timer ends.
If between each step there is a pause of over 10 seconds or if you do not choose a
length of time, the timer will automatically switch itself off
Once the timer has been set to a heat source and the time has been chosen, the timer
will gradually count down the time and will indicate the time remaining to switch off the
heat source.
During the timing, in the heat source display you can see the selected power and the
(indicating that this heat source is timed) alternatively. Once the time has passed the
heat source will switch itself off, the control will release a warning acoustic signal and
will flash in the timing display. Touch any sensor control to stop the warning signal.
Cancelling the timer
Touch the sensor of the timer until is shown on the minute display.
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OPERATING
Sensors
The radiant cooking surface is fitted with sensors that are touch-sensitive and also react
to the presence of a reflective object.
The hotplate is operated by touching the corresponding sensors with your finger.
Take care to touch only one sensor at a time, otherwise they will not react to the touch.
Keep the sensors clean and do not place objects on them. The sensors may misinterpret
dirt or objects placed on them.
While the cooking surface is off, the indicators for all sensors are also switched off.
Starting up
Touch the ON/OFF sensor for 3 seconds. The power 0 displays will light up. If no
power is selected within five seconds, the hotplate will automatically switch off and must
be switched on again.
Power selection - / +
Each heater has - / + power sensors. Touching these allows the power to be set in the
cooking ranges of 1 to 9.
To alter the power while the hotplate is on, touch - / + sensors to obtain the required
power level.
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OPERATING
Switching off the heat source
Choose 0 power for the heat source when you wish to turn off. If the hotplate is hot, H
will light up indicating the hotplate is still hot.
Residual heat display H
When activated but with level 0, the corresponding displays shows 0 and H alternatively.
While a hotplate is still hot but switched off, the display will show H.
Depending on the power that was used, this display may remain on for up to
approximately 30 minutes.
Do not touch the hotplate or its surrounding area , white "H" is displayed. There is a risk
of burning.
Warning!
If a power outage occurs while the residual heat display is on, remember that when
power is restrored the display will not re-appear even though the hotplate may still be
hot.
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OPERATING
Hotplate blocking function
Blocking of the hotplates prevents accidental changes while they are operating. The
initial selections are maintained and the indicators remain active. The hotplates should
be blocked to prevent children from operating them or to prevent the effects of
accidental contact with cookware or utensils.
Press the blocking sensor until its pilot light comes on.
Unblocking
Touch the blocking sensor until its indicator pilot light switches off.
Double hotplate
The cooktops sources that have double heat source when touching the corresponding
sensors to said heat source only work with their small circuit . To operate the outer
part, touch the double hotplate sensor until its indicator pilot light comes on, switch off
by touching the sensor until the pilot light switches off.
Focus hotplate
The cooktops, which have the source of the heat source when acting over the
corresponding sensors of each heat source, only work with their circular circuit. To
switch on the outer part as well, touch the source hotplate sensor 0 until its control
point switches on.
To switch off the focus hotplate, touch the focus hotplate sensor 0 until the control
point switches off.
Multi-ring Hotplate
The hobs, which have a multi-ring heat source, on touching the corresponding sensors
to said heat source, only work with little resistance. If you wish the center ring to come
on as well, touch the double ring sensor so that the sensor’s control point lights
up. To use the ring to heat a multi-ring pan, touch the sensor .
To switch off the two functions just touch the corresponding sensors again
and .
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OPERATING
(9 Quick Heating)
Each control area includes an automatic programming function for quick heating.
This programming allows the corresponding maximum temperature to be reached
quickly and maintained automatically.
Touch sensor + once and it is in position 9, the corresponding decimal point to 9 will
switch itself on.
Touching sensor of the same zone will decrease to the required level (levels 3…6 are
recommended).
After having reached the automatic heating time a short signal could be heard and
the decimal point will switch itself off.The heat source carries on work in a
conventional manner.
To cancel the automatic programming touch the - sensor and the decimal point will
switch off.
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SAFETY
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Safety systems
In order to protect the electronics from overheating if the control unit detects excessive
heat it will switch off the hotplate closest to the sensors and the letter H will appear on
the display. This hotplate can be activated when the temperature of the electronic unit
returns to normal.
Each hotplate is equiped with an interior temperature limiter that switches off the hotplate
if the radiant surface is heated excessively.
If any cracks appear in the radiant surface, immediately disconnect it from the mains. Do
not use any part of the cooktop until a new radiant surface has been fitted.
Automatic
If a hotplate is left on accidentally, it will automatically be switched off after a period of
time has elapsed, depending on the power level that has been selected (level 1 - 10
hours, level 9 - 1 hour).
If more than one sensor is pressed simultaneously, the keys are blocked.
If all the power levels are at 0, the control is automatically switched off after 5 seconds.
If one or more sensors are pressed for more than 30 seconds (for instance a cooking pot
or pan is resting on the sensor), the control will automatically be switched off and a
warning will sound every 30 seconds while the sensor remains pressed.
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USE OF CONTAINERS
Most stainless steel, enamel, iron, ceramic and
copper pans can be used on radiant cooktops.
Aluminium pans are not recommended as
they may stain the surface, unless they have
stainless steel encapsulated bottoms.
Make sure that the diameter of the pan is at
least that of the hotplate.
Avoid dragging pans over the radiant glass
surface, as it may get scratched.
Always lift the pan.
Never use tin foil or plastic containers. They may
melt and fuse permanently with the radiant glass
surface.
STAINLESS STEEL
ENAMEL
CERAMIC
COPPER
ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM
SATINLESS
STEEL
YES
Hotplates should not be switched on without a
pan on top. The base of the pan should be flat
and dry. Pans that have been used on gas
cookers are not normally completely flat and
absorb heat badly.
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IMPORTANT: If the radiant glass surface breaks or you notice cracks in it, disconnect the
equipment. Call your Repair Service Technician.
Clean the radiant glass surface frequently,
when it is cool. Never use abrasive
products or pads. Clean with a damp cloth
and soapy water.
Once a week, clean thoroughly with
specific products that preserve and protect
radiant cooktops hobs. Scrape off stuck on
stuck dirt with a scraper
If sugar (or sugary matter) or plastic is
accidentally burnt on the cooktop, remove
at once with the scraper while still hot.
Otherwise it may leave a permanent mark.
Do not use the cooktop as a work surface.
Be particulary careful with dirt or dust from
vegetables, cleaning powders, etc. which
may scratch the surface when pans are slid
over it.
INMEDIATELY
CLEANING
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