The following symbols are used in this User Manual: 4
Safety instructions 5
Disposing of the packaging material 9
Proper disposal of your old appliance 9
Installing the hob 10
Safety instructions for the installer 10
Connecting to the mains power supply 11
Installing into the countertop 13
Parts and features 18
Cooking zones 18
Control panel 19
Components 20
Induction heating 20
The key features of your appliance 21
Safety shutoff 22
Virtual ame technology 23
Residual heat indicator 24
Temperature detection 24
Hob use 25
Initial cleaning 25
Cookware for induction cooking zones 25
Suitability test 26
Size of pans 26
Operating noises 27
Using suitable cookware 27
Using the touch control sensors 28
Switching the appliance on 29
Select cooking zone and heat setting 30
Switching the appliance off 31
Quick stop 31
Using the child safety lock 32
Timer 33
Using keep warm 35
Power boost control 36
Power management 36
Pause 37
Please take the time to read this owner’s manual, paying particular attention to the safety
information contained in the following section, before using your appliance. Keep this manual
Using this manual
for future reference.
If transferring ownership of the appliance, please remember to pass the manual on to the
new owner.
The following symbols are used in this User Manual:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your hob,
follow these basic safety precaution.
NOTE
Useful tips, recommendations, or information that helps users manipulate the product.
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with all accepted technical and safety standards.
However, as manufacturers we also believe it is our responsibility to familiarize you with the
following safety instructions.
WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Appliance should allow the disconnection of the appliance from the
supply after installation. The disconnection may be achieved by having
the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the xed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules.
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the hob.
Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be
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kept away.
A steam cleaner is not to be used to clean the product.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be
placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on
the pan detector.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean
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the hob glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
Appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
hob. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may
result in re.
NEVER try to extinguish a re with water, but switch off the appliance
and then cover ame e.g. with a lid or a re blanket.
Danger of re: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance
is operating.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualied
technician.
The appliance should be serviced only by qualied service personnel.
Repairs carried out by unqualied individuals may cause injury or
serious malfunction. If your appliance is in need of repair, contact your
local service centre. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage and void the warranty.
Flush - mounted appliances may be operated only after they have
been installed in cabinets and workplaces that conform to the relevant
standards. This ensures sufcient protection against contact for
electrical units as required by the essential safety standards.
If your appliance malfunctions or if fractures, cracks or splits appear:
• switch off all cooking zones;
• disconnect the hob from the mains supply; and
• contact your local service centre.
If the cooktop cracks, turn the appliance off to avoid the possibility of
electric shock. Do not use your hob until the glass surface has been
replaced.
Do not use the hob to heat aluminium foil, products wrapped in
aluminium foil or frozen foods packaged in aluminium cookware.
Liquid between the bottom of the pan and the hob can produce steam
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pressure. Which may cause the pan to jump.
Always ensure that the hotplate and the base of the pan are kept dry.
The cooking zones will become hot when you cook.
Always keep small children away from the appliance.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as
packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
This appliance is to be used only for normal cooking and frying in the
home. It is not designed for commercial or industrial use.
Never use the hob for heating the room.
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Take care when plugging electrical appliances into mains sockets near
the hob. Mains leads must not come into contact with the cooktop.
Overheated fat and oil can catch re quickly. Never leave surface units
unattended when preparing foods in fat or oil, for example, when
cooking chips.
Turn the cooking zones off after use.
Always keep the control panels clean and dry.
Never place combustible items on the hob, it may cause re.
There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the
hob or hot cookware.
Do not use the hob to dry clothes.
Users with Pacemakers and Active Heart Implants must keep their
upper body at a minimum distance of 30 cm from induction cooking
zones when turned on. If in doubt, you should consult the manufacturer
of your device or your doctor. (Induction hob model only)
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
Always turn the appliance off before cleaning.
Clean the hob in accordance with the cleaning and care instructions
contained in this manual.
All materials used to package the appliance are fully recyclable. Sheet and hard foam parts
are appropriately marked. Please dispose of packaging materials and old appliances with due
regard to safety and the environment.
Proper disposal of your old appliance
WARNING
Before disposing of your old appliance, make it inoperable so that it cannot be a source
of danger. To do this, have a qualied technician disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply and remove the mains lead.
The appliance may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.
Information about collection dates and public refuse disposal sites is available from your
local refuse department or council.
Be sure the new appliance is installed and grounded only by qualied personnel.
Please observe this instruction. The warranty will not cover any damage that may occur as a
result of improper installation.
Technical data is provided at the end of this manual.
Safety instructions for the installer
Installing the hob
• A device must be provided in the
electrical installation that allows the
appliance to be disconnected from the
mains at all poles with a contact opening
width of at least 3 mm. Suitable isolation
devices include line protecting cut outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be
removed from the holder), earth leakage
trips and contactors.
• With respect to re protection, this
appliance corresponds to EN 60335 2 - 6. This type of appliance may be
installed with a high cupboard or wall on
one side.
• The installation must guarantee shock
protection.
• The kitchen unit in which the appliance
is tted must satisfy the stability
requirements of DIN 68930.
• For protection against moisture, all cut
surfaces are to be sealed with a suitable
sealant.
• On tiled work surfaces, the joints in
the area where the hob sits must be
completely lled with grout.
• On natural, articial stone, or ceramic
tops, the snap action springs must be
bonded in place with a suitable articial
resin or mixed adhesive.
• Ensure that the seal is correctly seated
against the work surface without any
gaps. Additional silicon sealant must not
be applied; this would make removal
more difcult when servicing.
• The hob must be pressed out from below
when removed.
• A board can be installed underneath the
hob.
• The ventilation gap between the
worktop and front of the unit
underneath it must not be covered.
Before connecting, check that the nominal voltage of the appliance, that is, the voltage stated
on the rating plate, corresponds to the available supply voltage. The rating plate is located on
the lower casing of the hob.
WARNING
Shut off power to circuit before connecting
wires to circuit.
The heating element voltage is AC 230 V~.
The appliance also works perfectly on
networks with AC 220 V~ or AC 240 V~.
The hob is to be connected to the mains
using a device that allows the appliance to
be disconnected from the mains at all poles
with a contact opening width of at least
3 mm, eg. automatic line protecting cut out, earth leakage trips or fuse.
WARNING
The cable connections must be made
in accordance with regulations and the
terminal screws tightened securely.
WARNING
Once the hob is connected to the mains
supply, check that all cooking zones are
ready for use by briey switching each on
in turn at the maximum setting with suitable
cookware.
WARNING
Pay attention (conformity) to phase and
neutral allocation of house connection and
appliance (connection schemes); otherwise,
components can be damaged.
Warranty does not cover damage resulting
from improper installation.
WARNING
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Make a note of the serial number on the
appliance rating label prior to installation.
This number will be required in the case
of requests for service and is no longer
accessible after installation, as it is on the
original rating plate on the underside of the
appliance.
NOTE
Pay special attention to the minimum space
and clearance requirements.
NOTE
The bottom of the hob is equipped with two
fans. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked
into it.