WHIRLPOOL SMC 603F/NE Use & Care

Quick guide

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FIRST TIME USE

EN

Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and
Safety guide.

SETTING THE POWER

At the time of purchase, the hob is set to the maximum possible power
(nL). The maximum power level (nL) is printed on the identication plate
on the bottom of the hob.

To set the power of the hob:

Once you have connected the device to the mains power supply, you
can set the power level within 60 seconds.
Press the button for at least 3 seconds.On the screen, the
symbol will be displayed.

Press the button until the last power level selected appears.
Use the and buttons to select the desired power level. The
power levels available are: 2.5 kW - 4.0 kW - 6.0 kW – nL (no limit).

Conrm by pressing .

POTS AND PANS

Only use pots and pans made from ferromagnetic
material which are suitable for use with induction
hobs. To determine whether a pot is suitable, check

for the symbol (usually stamp ed on the bottom).

A magnet may be used to check whether pots are
magnetic.
The quality of the pots and pans used may aect performance and
cooking results.

Empty pots or pots with a thin base

Do not use empty pots or pans when the hob is on. The hob is equipped
with an internal safet y system that constantly monitors the temperature,
activating the "automatic o" function where high temperatures are
detected. When used with empty pots or pots with thin bases, the
temperature may rise very quickly, and the "automatic o" function may

The power level selected will stay in the memory even if the power
supply is interrupted.
To change the power level, disconnect the appliance from the mains for
at least 60 seconds, then plug it back in and repeat the steps above.

If an error occurs during the setting sequence, the symbol will
appear, and you will hear a beep. If this happens, repeat the operation.
If the error persists, contact the After-Sales Service.

TURNING THE BEEP ON/OFF

To activate/deactivate the beep:
Switch on the hob
Press the P button on the rst left-hand slide touchscreen for 3seconds.
Any alarms set will remain active.

not be triggered immediately, damaging the pan or the hob surface. If
this occurs, do not touch anything, and wait for all components to cool
down.
If any error messages appear, call the service centre.

Minimum diameter of pot/pan base for the dierent cooking areas

CONTROL PANEL

1. Identifying the cooking zone

2. Cooking zone o button

3. Cooking level selected

4. Indicator light - function active

5. Quick heat button

6. Special function indicators

7. On/ o button

8. Cooking time indicator

9. 6th Sense button (special functions)

10. OK/ Key lock button - 3 secs

11. Slide touchscreen

12. Vertical exible zone button

13. Timer

14. Timer indicator

SWITCHING THE HOB ON/OFF

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high

low

medium

To turn the hob on, press the power button for around 1 second. To turn
the hob o, press the same button again, and all cooking zones will be
deactivated.

POSITIONING

Locate the desired cooking zone by referring to the position symbols at
the bottom of each slide touchscreen.
Do not cover the control panel symbols with the cooking pot.

ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING COOKING ZONES AND ADJUSTING
POWER LEVELS

To activate the cooking zones:

Move your nger horizontally across the slide touchscreen (SLIDER) of
the cooking area you have selected. Above the slide touchscreen, the
corresponding power level will appear. Using the slide touchscreen, you
can also select the quick heating function (P).

To deactivate the cooking zones:

Select the "OFF" button on the top of the slide touchscreen.

CONTROL PANEL LOCK

To clean the hob, lock the settings and prevent it being switched on
accidentally, press and hold the OK/lock button for 3 seconds. A beep
and a warning light above the symbol indicate that this function has
been activated. The control panel is locked, with the exception of the
"o" function. To unlock the controls, repeat the activation procedure.

TIMER

There are two timers - one controls the left-hand cooking zones, while
the other controls the right-hand cooking zones.

To activate the timer:
Press the or button to set the desired time on the cooking
zone in use. Once the set time has elapsed, a beep will sound, and the

cooking zone will switch o automatically.

The time can be changed at any point.

POT INCORRECTLY POSITIONED OR MISSING

This symbol appears if the pot is not suitable for induction cooking, is
not positioned correctly or is not of an appropriate size for the cooking
zone selected. If no pot is detected within 30 seconds of making the
selection, the cooking zone switches o.

6TH SENSE

The 6th Sense button activates the special functions.
Place the pot in position and select the cooking zone.
Press the “6th Sense” button. “A” will appear on the display.
The indicator for the rst special feature available for the cooking zone
will light up.
Select the desired special function by pressing the “6th Sense” button
one or more times.
The function is activated once the button has been pressed to
conrm.

KEEP WARM

This feature allows you to keep your food at an ideal temperature,
usually after cooking is complete, or when reducing liquids very slowly.
Ideal for serving foods at the perfect temperature.

SLOW COOKING

This function is ideal for maintaining a simmering temperature, allowing
you to cook food for long periods with no risk of burning. Ideal for long­cooking recipes (rice, sauces, roasts) with liquid sauces.

BOILING

This function allows you to bring water to the boil and keep it boiling,
with lower energy consumption.
A minimum of 2 to 3 litres of water (preferably at room temperature)
should be placed in the pan, and left uncovered. In all cases, users are
advised to monitor the boiling water closely, and check the amount of
water remaining regularly.

MOKA

Dedicated accessories should be used for this function:
Moka, Bialetti MOKA INDUZIONE 3TZ ANTRACITE.
Place the moka on one of the four areas of the exible zone
as illustrated. Activate the function and wait for this to
switch o automatically.

To deactivate the timer:

Press the or buttons together until the timer is deactivated.

FLEXIBLE ZONE

The entire left-hand area can be controlled as a single cooking zone
using the "Flexible Zone" button. Either of the slide touchscreens can
be used. Ideal for cooking with oval or rectangular pots or with pan
supports.

RESIDUAL HEAT

If the display shows "H", the cooking zone is still hot. When the cooking
zone cools down, the display goes o.

TIMER INDICATOR

This light indicates that the timer has been set for a cooking zone.

COOKING TABLE

POWER LEVEL

COOKING
METHOD

1 - 4

Keeping food warm,
creaming risotto

Melting,
defrosting

5 - 9

Cooking,
simmering,
thickening,
creaming

ME LTING

This function allows you to bring food to the ideal temperature for
melting and to maintain the condition of the food without risk of
burning. This method is ideal, as it does not damage delicate foods such
as chocolate, and prevents them from sticking to the pot.

CHEF CONTROL

10 - 14

Cooking,
stewing,
sautéing,
grilling,
cooking until

This function divides the exible zone into three
areas (see gure) and activates a predened power
setting. It allows you to move the pot from one area
to another, so you can continue cooking at dierent
temperatures.

Max. heat
setting (P)

Fast heating

Browning,
cooking,
stewing,
sautéing,

14 - 18

Browning,
sautéing,
boiling,
grilling

Frying,
boiling

grilling

creamy