User manual OBERHEIM XPANDER

[. . . ] Repairs carried out by unqualified 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. [. . . ] 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 sufficient protection against contact for electrical units as required by the TÜV [Technical Inspection Association] 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 hob 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 This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without the adequate supervision of a responsible adult Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The cooking zones will become hot when you cook Always keep small children away from the appliance · · · · Child safety 3 Safety (continued) EN Safety during use · · · · · · · · 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 Take care when plugging electrical appliances into mains sockets near the hob Mains leads must not come into contact with the hob Overheated fat and oil can catch fire 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. The 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 Always turn the appliance off before cleaning For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam jet or high - pressure cleaner Clean the hob in accordance with the cleaning and care instructions contained in this manual Safety when cleaning · · · Disposal Instructions Disposing of the packaging material · 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 qualified 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 4 Installing the Hob Important: Be sure the new appliance is installed and grounded only by qualified 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 EN Regulations and compliance This appliance meets the following standards: · EN 60 335 - 1 and EN 60 335 - 2 - 6, relating to the safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes; · EN 60350, or DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548, relating to the operating features of electric cookers, hobs, ovens, and grills for household use; · EN 55014 - 2; · EN 55014; · EN 61000 - 3 - 2; and · EN 61000 - 3 - 3, relating to basic requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: · 73 / 23 / EWG dated 19 02 1973 (Low Voltage Directive); · 89 / 336 / EWG dated 03 05 1989 (EMC Directive including Amending Directive 92 / 31 / EWG); and · 93 / 68 / EWG CE Labeling Directive Safety instructions for the installer · · · · · · · · · · With respect to fire protection, this appliance corresponds to EN 60 335 - 2 - 6. This type of appliance may be installed with a high cupboard or wall on one side Drawers may not be fitted underneath the hob. The installation must guarantee shock protection The kitchen unit in which the appliance is fitted 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 filled with grout On natural, artificial stone, or ceramic tops, the snap action springs must be bonded in place with a suitable artificial resin or mixed adhesive. will appear in the timer display The next active cooking zone is selected by touching the timer's control sensor again or timer setting control sensors to set the desired amount of time, for 2 Use the example, 15 minutes, after which the cooking zone will automatically switch itself off The safety shutoff is now activated 17 Hob Use (Continued) EN To display the time remaining for any of the cooking zones, use the timer's control sensor The corresponding control indicator will begin to blink slowly The settings are reset using the or timer setting control sensors After the set period of time has elapsed, the cooking zone automatically switches itself off, an acoustic signal sounds as confirmation and the timer display indicates. To make the settings more quickly, touch any of the or timer setting control sensors until the desired value is reached If the timer setting control sensor is touched first, the time setting will begin at 99 minutes; if the timer setting control sensor is touched first, the time setting will begin at 1 minute Countdown timer For the countdown timer to be used, the appliance must be switched on but all the cooking zones must be switched off 1 Touch the timer's control sensor will appear in the timer display or timer setting control sensors 2 Set the desired period of time using the The countdown timer function is now activated and the remaining time appears in the timer display To adjust the remaining time, touch the timer's control sensor and change the setting using the or timer setting control sensors Suggested settings for cooking specific foods The figures in the table below are guidelines. The heat settings required for various cooking methods depend on a number of variables, including the quality of the cookware being used and the type and amount of food being cooked Switch Setting 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cookingmethod Warming Sautéing Frying Intensive Frying Frying Boiling Steaming Stewing Boiling Melting Examples for Use Warming large amounts of liquid, boiling noodles, searing meat, (browning goulash, braising meat) Steak, sirloin, hash browns, sausages, pancakes / griddle cakes Schnitzel / chops, liver, fish, rissoles, fried eggs Cooking up to 1 5 l liquid, potatoes, vegetables Steaming and stewing of small amounts of vegetables, boiling rice and milk dishes Melting butter, dissolving gelatine, melting chocolate Note · The heat settings indicated in the table above are provided only as guidelines for your reference · You will need to adjust the heat settings according to specific cookware and foods. 1 Cleaning and Care Hob Important: Cleaning agents must not come into contact with a heated ceramic glass surface: All cleaning agents must be removed with adequate amounts of clean water after cleaning because they can have a caustic effect when the surface becomes hot Do not use any aggressive cleaners such as grill or oven sprays, scouring pads or abrasive pan cleaners Clean the ceramic glass surface after each use when it is still warm to the touch This will prevent spillage from becoming burnt onto the surface Remove scales, watermarks, fat drippings and metallic discolouration with the use of a commercially available ceramic glass or stainless steel cleaner EN Light Soiling 1 Wipe the ceramic glass surface with a damp cloth 2 Rub dry with a clean cloth Remnants of cleaning agent must not be left on the surface 3 Thoroughly clean the entire ceramic glass cooking surface once a week with a commercially available ceramic glass or stainless steel cleaner 4 Wipe the ceramic glass surface using adequate amounts of clean water and rub dry with a clean lint - free cloth Stubborn Soiling 1 To remove food that has boiled over and stubborn splashes, use a glass scraper 2 Place the glass scraper at an angle to the ceramic glass surface 3 Remove soiling by scraping with the blade Glass scrapers and ceramic glass cleaners are available from specialty retailers 19 Cleaning and Care (Continued) EN Problem Dirt 1 Remove burnt-on sugar, melted plastic, aluminium foil or other materials with a glass scraper immediately and while still hot Important: There is a risk of burning yourself when the glass scraper is used on a hot cooking zone: 2 Clean the hob as normal when it has cooled down If the cooking zone on which something has melted has been allowed to cool, warm it up again for cleaning Scratches or dark blemishes on the ceramic glass surface, caused, for example, by a pan with sharp edges, cannot be removed However, they do not impair the function of the hob To avoid damaging your appliance · · · · · · · · Do not use the hob as a work surface or for storage Do not operate a cooking zone if there is no pan on the hob or if the pan is empty Ceramic glass is very tough and resistant to temperature shock, but it is not unbreakable. It can be damaged by a particularly sharp or hard object dropping onto the hob Do not use pans made of cast iron or which have damaged bases with rough edges or burrs Scratching may occur if these pans are slid across the surface Do not place pans on the hob frame. Avoid spilling acidic liquids, for example, vinegar, lemon juice and descaling agents, onto the hob frame, since such liquids can cause dull spots If sugar or a preparation containing sugar comes into contact with a hot cooking zone and melts, it should be cleaned off immediately with a kitchen scraper while it is still hot If allowed to cool, it may damage the surface when removed Keep all items and materials that could melt, for example, plastics, aluminium foil and oven foils, away from the ceramic glass surface If something of this nature melts onto the hob, it must be removed immediately with a scraper 20 Warranty and Service FAQs and troubleshooting A fault may result from a minor error that you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. Warning: Repairs to the appliance are to be performed only by a qualified service technician Improperly effected repairs may result in considerable risk to the user If your appliance needs repair, please contact your customer service centre EN What should I do if the cooking zones are not functioning? Check for the following possibilities: · The fuse in the house wiring (fuse box) is intact If the fuses trip a number of times, call an authorised electrician · The appliance is properly switched on · The control indicators in the control panel are illuminated · The cooking zone is switched on · The cooking zones are set at the desired heat settings What should I do if the cooking zones will not switch on? Check for the following possibilities: · A period of more than 10 seconds has elapsed between when the On / Off button was actuated and the desired cooking zone switches on (see the section "Switching the appliance on") · The control panel is partially covered by a damp cloth or liquid What should I do if the display except for suddenly disappears? the residual warmth indicator This could be a result of one of two possibilities: · The On / Off sensor was accidentally actuated · The control panel is partially covered by a damp cloth or liquid What should I do if, after the cooking zones have been switched off, residual warmth is not indicated in the display? Check for the following possibility: · The cooking zone was only briefly used and therefore did not become hot enough. [. . . ] Avoid spilling acidic liquids, for example, vinegar, lemon juice and descaling agents, onto the hob frame, since such liquids can cause dull spots If sugar or a preparation containing sugar comes into contact with a hot cooking zone and melts, it should be cleaned off immediately with a kitchen scraper while it is still hot If allowed to cool, it may damage the surface when removed Keep all items and materials that could melt, for example, plastics, aluminium foil and oven foils, away from the ceramic glass surface If something of this nature melts onto the hob, it must be removed immediately with a scraper 20 Warranty and Service FAQs and troubleshooting A fault may result from a minor error that you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. Warning: Repairs to the appliance are to be performed only by a qualified service technician Improperly effected repairs may result in considerable risk to the user If your appliance needs repair, please contact your customer service centre EN What should I do if the cooking zones are not functioning? Check for the following possibilities: · The fuse in the house wiring (fuse box) is intact If the fuses trip a number of times, call an authorised electrician · The appliance is properly switched on · The control indicators in the control panel are illuminated · The cooking zone is switched on · The cooking zones are set at the desired heat settings What should I do if the cooking zones will not switch on? Check for the following possibilities: · A period of more than 10 seconds has elapsed between when the On / Off button was actuated and the desired cooking zone switches on (see the section "Switching the appliance on") · The control panel is partially covered by a damp cloth or liquid What should I do if the display except for suddenly disappears? the residual warmth indicator This could be a result of one of two possibilities: · The On / Off sensor was accidentally actuated · The control panel is partially covered by a damp cloth or liquid What should I do if, after the cooking zones have been switched off, residual warmth is not indicated in the display? Check for the following possibility: · The cooking zone was only briefly used and therefore did not become hot enough. [. . . ]