User manual INDESIT VRM 641 D C

[. . . ] 30 3. 2 Your environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. 1 Layout of the cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. 2 Cookware recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] NEVER PLACE METAL OBJECTS, SUCH AS DISHES OR CUTLERY, ON THE INDUCTION HOB SURFACE AS THEY MAY OVERHEAT. NEVER PLACE FLAMMABLE, READILY EXPLOSIVE OR DEFORMABLE OBJECTS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE HOB. BE CAREFUL WITH METAL OBJECTS WHICH COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE BODY. THE SAME RISK DOES NOT APPLY TO NON-MAGNETISABLE OBJECTS SUCH AS GOLD AND SILVER RINGS. OVERPRESSURE MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE CONTAINERS DURING COOKING, CREATING A DANGER OF EXPLOSION. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by tampering with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts. 29 Instructions for disposal 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE 3. 1 Our environmental care Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse, the crossed out bin symbol on the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its working life, must be collected separately from other refuse. Therefore, the user must consign the product that has reached the end of its working life to the appropriate selective collection centres for electrical and electronic refuse, or deliver it back to the retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis. - Improved safety as the energy is only transmitted to the container placed on the hob. - High level of energy transmitted from the induction cooking zone to the base of the saucepan. - Reduced danger of burns as the cooking surface is only heated under the base of the saucepan; foods which overflow do not stick. 4. 1 Layout of the cooking zones Zone Outside diameter (mm) 200 160 Max. · When preparing dishes with long cooking times, you can save time and energy by using a pressure cooker, which also makes it possible to preserve the vitamins in the food. · Make sure that the pressure cooker contains enough liquid as, if there is not enough and it overheats, this may cause damage to both the pressure cooker and the cooking zone. · Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy. 4. 7 Power levels The power in the cooking zone can be adjusted to various levels. Power level 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 P Suitable for OFF position Cooking small amounts of food (minimum power) Cooking Cooking large quantities of food, roasting larger portions Roasting, slow frying with flour Roasting Roasting / browning, cooking (maximum power) 33 Instructions for the user 5. USING THE COOKING HOB 5. 1 General warnings and advice On first connection to the electrical mains, an operating check will be carried out automatically and all indicator lights will come on for a few seconds. After use, switch off the hot plates using the controls described in point "5. 5 Switching off the cooking zone". Never place metal objects, such as dishes or cutlery, on the induction hob surface as they may overheat. Danger of burns. 5. 2 Control panel All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the front panel. The induction hob is controlled by means of the Touch Control sensor keys. The buzzer will sound to confirm every effective touch. ON/OFF key: this key is used to switch the hob on or off. [. . . ] - There are cracks or fissures in the hob. If cracks or fissures form, or if the glass ceramic cooking surface breaks, turn off the appliance immediately. Disconnect the hob from the power supply and call Technical Support. 40 Instructions for the installer 8. INSTALLATION 8. 1 Safety instructions for installing in kitchen units USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE. Veneers, adhesives or plastic coatings on adjacent furniture should be temperature-resistant (>90°C). If they are not sufficiently temperature-resistant, they may warp over time. [. . . ]