Foster 7372241 User Manual

USER'S MA

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NUAL FOR INDUCTION HOBS

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Dear customer!

The built-in induction cooktop is intended for household use only. Materials used

Instruction for use

Installation instruction

Rating plate

Fire hazard protection

Appliances are allowed to be mounted on one side next to a high kitchen

Important warnings

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Mounting the built-in cooktop

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Connection to the power supply

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Tecnical information

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Induction cooktop

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Hob control

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Safety functions and error displ ay

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Cleaning and maintenance of cooktop

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for packaging are nature friendly and may be recycled, deposited or destroyed
without any threats to the environment. In order to recognize these features, all
packing materials are marked with relevant symbols.
Once your appliance has become obsolete and you do not intend to use it any
longer, take adequate care not to litter the environment. Deposit your old
appliance with the authorized depot dealing with used household appliances.

Instructions for use have been prepared for the user, anddescribe the particu lars
and handling of the appliance.

he appliance should be connected to the power supply in accordance with the
instructions from the chapter “Electrical connections” and in line with the
standing regulations and standards. The connections should be carried out by a
qualified personnel only.

The rating plate with basic information is located underneath the appliance.

cabinet, the height of which may exceed that of the appliance. On the opposite
side however, only a kitchen cabinet of equal height as the appliance is allowed.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

• The appliance may be built-in and connected to the power supply only by a

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product

qualified technician.

• Particular areas of the cooktop surface (adjacent to the hotplates) are hot
during operation.
Prevent the children to hang around the appliance and warn them properly
against the danger of burns.

• Hot oil ignites readily, so be sure have the preparation of such food (fries)
under constant control.

• Hotplates may not be left in operation em pt y, without an y dishes on top.

• Never use the appliance for heating the ambience.

• Never use the induction cooktop as a working surface. Sharp objects may
damage the cooktop surface.

• Never place any metal objects upon the induction hotplate, such as knives,
forks, spoons, pot lids, and the like, as they may get very hot.

• Preparation of food in aluminium or plastic cookware is not allowed. Never
place any plastic objects or aluminium foil upon the cooktop surface.

• In case any other appliances are plugged in the electric mains close to the
cooktop, prevent the contact of the plug cable with the hot cooking zones.

• Never keep any flammable or temperature sensitive objects, like cleaning
agents, sprays, detergents, etc., below the appliance.

• Never use cracked or broken induction cooktop. In case you notice any visible
cracks on the surface, cut the power supply immediately.

• In case of any malfunctions, disconnect the appliance from the power supply
and call service department.

• Do not use high-pressure steam cleaner or hot steam to clean the appliance.

• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant effective safety
standards.
Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that persons with impaired physical,
motorial, or mental capacity, or persons with inadequate experience or
knowledge, do not use the appliance unless attended by a qualified person. The
same recommendation applies when the appliance is used by persons of less­than-legal age.

• Be careful not to drop objects or crockery on the ceramic glass's surface. Even
light objects (e.g. a salt shaker) can crack or damage the ceramic plate.

• If the appliance is built in over an oven with a pyrolytic system, it should not be
operated while the pyrolytic process is in progress because it can trigger the
overheating protection of the cooktop.

• Don't connect the hob to the power supply with an extension cable or multiple
sockets, because they don't assure a sufficient safety (e.g. overheating risk of
multiple sockets).

may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equip ment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your hous ehold waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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MOUNTING THE BUILT-IN COOKTOP

Caution !

• To avoid any possible hazard, the appliance may be installed by qualified personnel only.

Built-in induction hob

A

590mm

B

520mm

C

560mm

D

490mm

E

53mm

F

10mm

G

50mm

H

5mm

• Panels and furniture lining of the kitchen cabinet receiving the hob must be treated with temperature resistant
adhesives 100°C (otherwise they might be discoloured or deformed because of inadequate temperature
resistance).

• The cooking hob is intended for building into the worktop above the kitchen element of ≥600 mm depth.
After the installation of built-in hob make sure that there is free access to the two fixing elements in front.

• Suspended kitchen elements above the cooktop must be installed at such distance to provide enough room for
comfortable working process.

• The distance between the worktop and the hood must be at least such as indicated in the instructions for
installation of the kitchen hood, but in no case it may be less than 700 mm.

• The use of hard wood decorative borders around the worktop behind the appliance is allowed, in case the
minimum distance remains as indicated on the installation illustrations.

• Minimum distance between the built-in cooktop and rear wall is indicated at the illustration for the installation of
the built-in cooktop.

opening dimensions

• Induction hob may be built into the 25 to 40 mm thick worktops.

• Bottom kitchen element must not have a drawer. It must be fitted with a
horizontal plate 20 mm away from the worktop bottom surface. Space between
the plate and the hob must be empty and no objects may be stored or kept
there.

• Rear side of the kitchen element must also have a 50 mm high opening along
the entire width of the element, and the front part must have an opening of no
less than 5 mm.

• Incorporation of the oven under the induction hob is permissible for ovens
equipped with a cooling fan.
Prior inserting the oven, it is necessary to remove the rear kitchen element panel
in the area of the oven opening.
Equally, the front part of the element must have an opening of no less than 5
mm.

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Installation procedure

• Worktop must be placed absolutely horizontal.

• Press the hob firmly towards the worktop from above.

CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY

Basic adjustment of

ATTENTION !

Installation diagram

• Suitably protect the edges of the cut aperture.

• Connect the cooking hob to the mains power supply (see instructions for the
connection of the cooking hob to mains power supply).

• Insert the hob into the cut aperture.

• Connections may be carried out by a qualified technician only. The earthing
protection must comply with the standing regulations.

• Connection terminals are revealed when the connection box cover is removed.

• Prior any attempted connection check that the voltage indicated on the rating
plate is in line with your home power supply.

• The rating plate is located underneath the appliance.

• The appliance is manufactured for use with the power supply voltage
230-240 V ~.

• The electric wiring should be equipped with a circuit breaker able to isolate the
appliance from the mains in all points, with the distance between terminals of at
least 3 mm in open position. This may be done by means of fuses, safety
switches, etc.

• The connection should be selected in accordance with the declared charge
capacity of the mains and the fuse power.

• Such appliances are allowed to be mounted on one side next to a high kitchen
cabinet, the height of which may exceed that of the appliance. On the opposite
side however, only a kitchen cabinet of equal height as the appliance is allowed.

• Upon the completion of installation, live wires and isolated cables must be
adequately protected against accidental touching.

sensors to the ambience

Upon each connection to the power supply the sensors of the appliance are
automatically adjusted to the environment to ensure their proper function. All
displays turn on and are fully illuminated for a few seconds.
During the adjustment procedure the sensors must be free of any objects,
otherwise the adjustment procedure will be interrupted until such objects are
removed from the sensor surface. During this period the regulation of the
cooktop is impossible.

Before attempting any repairs on the appliance, disconnect the power supply. In
accordance with the mains voltage the appliance should be connected in line
with the attached diagram.
The earthing wire (PE) must be connected to the terminal marked with the
earthing symbol .
The connection cable must lead through the relief safety device, protecting it
from accidental pulling out. Upon the completion of installation switch all the
hotplates on for about 3 minutes to check the proper functioning.

Connection must be carried out by means of harmonized cables as H05V2V2-F
(90°C), or with equal or better features.