Zanussi ZKF641HN, ZKF641HX, ZKF641HW, ZKF641HB User Manual

Electric Ceramic Hob

ZKF641H

Operating and Installation Instructions

User Instructions

Important hints on safety 3 Description of the appliance 4 Before first use 4 Operating Instructions 5

Ceramic glass surface 5

Heat Controls & Settings 5 Residual heat indicator 6 Pots and pans 6 Energy Saving tips 6

Maintenance and Cleaning 7 Something Not Working 8 Customer Care 8 Service and Spare Parts 8 Guarantee Conditions 9 Service Force Centres 10

RATING PLATE

The rating plate is located on the bottom of t he appliance. Once the appliance has been built-in the rating plate is no longer visible. Please write the ‘F Nr.’ into t he box below.

This appliance is corresponding to the EG-rules 73/23/EWG, 89/336/EWG and 90/683/EWG.

Installation Instructions

Technical Details 12 Unpacking and Disposal 12

Installing in the kitchen worktop 12 Building-In 13 Electrical Connection 14

This safety information is provided in the interests of your safety. Please read it carefully before installing or using the hob. If you are unsure if the meaning of any of the warnings please contact our Customer Care Department.

Installation

• This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician / competent person, according t o t he

manufacturer’s instructions and to the relevant British Standards.

• Remove all packaging before using the appliance.

• Ensure the electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate.

• Do not attempt to modify the hob in any way.

• Do not install the hob if the ceramic glass is

damaged or cracked.

Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the appliance.

• The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled.

• Children can also injure themselves by pulling pots or pans off the hob.

During Use

• Only use the hob when it is fully installed.

• This hob is intended for domestic cooking only.

It is not designed for commercial or indust rial purposes.

• Ensure the power ON/OFF switch is off when the hob is not in use.

• When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the hob.

• Do not use unstable or misshapen pans on the hob.

• Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil.

• Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the hob.

Safety Hints and information

Environmental information

• The cooking zones heat up quickly when they are turned on. Only turn them on when a saucepan is on the cooking zone.

• The residual heat indicator will not operate if there is a power failure.

• Do not store temperature sensitive or inflammable materials (e.g. deter gent s or aerosols) in drawers or cupboards underneath the hob.

• The hob surface must not be used for storage or as a working area.

• Do not allow sugar (solid or liquid) or plastic to come into contact with the hob surface when hot.

• Clean the hob in accordance with the Maintenance and Cleaning instructions.

• Do not use the hob if the glass is damaged or becomes cracker, contact your local Service Force Centre.

Service

• This hob should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and always insist on genuine spare parts.

Disposal

• Please dispose of any packaging material and old appliances at authorised disposal sites with due regard for the environment.

1. Cooking Zone ø 180 mm 1800 W

2. Cooking Zone ø 180 mm 1800 W

3. Cooking Zone ø 145 mm 1200 W

4. Cooking Zone ø 145 mm 1200 W

5. Residual Heat Indicator

6. Heat setting control knobs

Voltage AC 230 V Total connected Load 6.0 kW

Please check that the appliance was delivered in perfect condition. Appliances with obvious transport damage must not be connected to t he mains.

First Cleaning

In order to remove any remnants left by pr oduct ion, clean the hob before it is first use. Ensure any labels and protective films on the hob are removed. Clean the ceramic glass and the frame with hot water and a little washing up liquid added.

First Heating Up

Check each cooking zone, in turn, by briefly switching to the maximum setting (10). When using the ceramic hob for the first time it can temporarily emit an odour.

Ceramic glass surface

The cooking surface is made of proven ceramic glass. The surface is non-porous and, in addition, insensitive to quick variations in temperature. Therefore pots may be moved from a hot t o a cold zone. When switching on the cooking zones you may hear a short-term audible buzzing sound of the radiant elements. This will not harm the performance of the appliance.

Keep all objects and materials that might smelt away from the heat zones. Sugar solutions, food stuff s wit h a high sugar content, plastics, or kit c hen f oil – must be removed immediately with a glass scraper. If this type of soiling is not removed immediately it can cause irreparable damage to the cer am ic glass surface. Which is not covered by the guarantee. When the surface has cooled, wipe over with a damp cloth and Vitroclen.

Heat Controls

The cooking zones regulate the heating capacity of the cooking zones. The control knobs for the cooking zones can be turned to the left and to the right to desired position.

1 = minimum setting

10 = maximum setting 0 = OFF

After use make sure t hat the appliance is switched off by ensuring that all cont rol knobs are set to ‘0’.

Heat Zone Setting Chart

Function Examples

OFF

Keeping warm, gentle heating, beating or melting

Swelling, defrosting Frying without crust

Simmering, swelling

Boiling

Small amounts of

hotpot, sauce,

butter or chocolate Rice, spinach

Omelette, fried

eggs Vegetables, fruit

with little liquid,

farinaceous product Potatoes, stews,

soups, sauces

Frying Baking

Quick frying

Parboiling, lightly frying

Schnitzel, cutlets, meatballs, fish

fillets in deep fat. Potato fritters, pancakes, fried

eggs … the switch back

to an appropriate

setting

Residual Heat indicator

Each cooking zone is related to one indicator. The warning lamp illuminates when the surface of the corresponding cooking zone reaches a temperature which could cause burns. The indicator remains illuminated after t he area heated has been switched off as long as the residual heat of the corresponding cooking zone could cause burns. The light will go out when the temperature f alls below 60°C.

Saucepans and frying pans.

Saucepans and frying pans should not be smaller than the cooking zone, and preferably not more that 10-15 mm larger than the cooking zone.

The bases should always be clean and dry. Cook with a lid in place.

Always using cooking and frying utensils with smooth, flat bottoms. Bases wit h bur r s and sharp edges will scratch the ceramic glass surface.

Scratches can also be caused by grains of sand (e.g. originating from washed vegetables) , drawn over the cooking surface with the pan, or by burrs and rims on the base of pans.

To avoid scratching or damaging the ceramic glass surface, pots and pans should be moved on the hob by lifting them and not by sliding.

Utensils with aluminium and copper bases can leave behind metallic discolouration which can only be removed with difficulty and sometimes not at all.

When cold, pan bases normally curve slightly inwards by approx. 0.1-0.5 mm (concave). In no case should they curve outwards (convex).

Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan manufacturer. Ensure that they ar e r ecommended for use on ceramic hobs.

Energy Consumption

To save energy, you should…

• Only use cooking and frying utensils with flat smooth bases.

• Place pots and pans in position before switching on the cooking zone.

• Wherever possible, cover pots and pans with a lid.

• Switch off the cooking zone a few minutes before the end of the cooking time, in order to make use of the residual heat.

• Use the residual heat of the cooking zone for keeping food warm, or for. melting.

• Position pots and pans centrally on the cooking zone

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