MK64RIX - Hob INDESIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MK64RIX INDESIT

Built-in cooking tables Installation and use

• This appliance was designed for non-professional, household use.
• Before using the appliance, read the instructions in the owner's manual carefully since it contains all the instructions you require to ensure safe installation, use and maintenance. Keep this owner's manual in a safe place for future reference.
• When you have removed the packing, check whether the appliance is intact. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified professional before using the appliance.
• Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of children since these are a source of potential danger.
• The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in compliance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• The latter denies all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals and damage property.
• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified technician to check the electrical system thoroughly.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate correspond with those of the mains electrical system.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and of the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.
• This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. Any other use (such as heating a room for example) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous.

• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

• Certain fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular importance:

• do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands,

• never use the appliance when barefoot,
• never use extensions,
• never pull on the power supply cable or the appliance itself to unplug it from the mains socket,
• never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun, etc.),

• do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it without supervision.

• Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the main switch before cleaning or performing any cleaning or maintenance operations.

• If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the appliance immediately. For any repairs, contact only an authorised after-sales service centre and demand original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the safety of the appliance.
• Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from the power mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer. Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance safe, above all for children who could play with the appliance.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock caused by a sharp object, such as a tool for example. In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorised after-sales service centre to have it repaired.
• Remember that the heating area stays hot for at least half an hour after being turned off; please refrain from placing any cookware or other items on the cooking zone while still hot.
• Do not turn on the heating zones if aluminium foil or plastic items have been placed on the hob surface.
• Do not go near the heating zones when these are still hot.
• If you use small electric appliances near the hob, make sure their power supply cable does not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob.
• Make sure all pan handles are always pointing inwards towards the centre of the hob to prevent any accidental spills.

First use: the glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface. We recommend you wipe these off before using the appliance, with the aid of a non abrasive cleaner. During the first few hours of use, you may detect a smell of rubber, which will disappear quickly.

The following instructions are intended for a qualified fitter to guide him/her along the installation, adjustment and technical maintenance procedures as correctly as possible and in full compliance with the applicable norms in force.

Important: unplug the hob before all operations.

Installation

• This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot.
• The worktop must be made with a material designed to withstand a temperature of approximately 100^ .
• The hob should be positioned at least 40mm away from the back wall or any other vertical surface in order to allow for correct ventilation and to prevent the surfaces around the appliance from overheating.
• If you wish to install the hob on top of an oven, the latter must be fitted with a cooling fan.
• Try to avoid installing the hob on top of a dishwasher; if this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating element between the two appliances.

Fastening

Very important: It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat supporting surface. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of the hob and compromise its performance.

The fastening springs are fastened by screws (see diagram).

It is vital that these screws be kept accessible at all times.

Insert the hob into the cut-out slot, applying pressure all along the perimeter of the hob frame so that the latter adheres fully to the worktop.

REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY

Electrical connection

• The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that this vital safety measure has been taken. If you have any doubts, call in a qualified technician to check the electrical system thoroughly.
• The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly.
• Before powering the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the appliance data plate correspond with those of the mains electrical system.
• Check that the current load of the mains supply and of the power sockets is suitable for the maximum power of the appliance, indicated on the appliance data plate. If in doubt, contact a qualified professional.

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before all operations.

You may connect your hob to the electrical system in two different ways:

• by means of a junction box: if the appliance is connected permanently to the mains, an omnipolar circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a minimum contact opening of 3mm should be installed.
• by means of a socket conforming to the regulations in force in the country where the appliance is fitted. It should be accessible whenever necessary; do not use adaptors, multiple plugs or extensions.

Important

After connecting the appliance to the flexible cable, tighten all the screws on the terminal board. Make sure jumpers are installed according to the type of mains system as indicated in the table.

For example: line 1 in the table

Electrical connections					Voltage Frequency	Fuses Sections	Fuses Sections KBT 6323 IO
	5 N	4	3	2 L	FR-AT-BE-DE-GP--ES-IE-IL-IS-IT-LU-RE-FI-GB-GR-PT--SE-MA-NZ230V-1+N~50 Hz	25 A*2.5 mm²	32 A4 mm²
	5 L2	4	3	2 L1	FR-BE-NO230V-2~50 Hz	25 A*2.5 mm²	32 A4 mm²
	5 N	4	3	2 L2	FR-BE-CH-DE-AT--ES-IL-IT-NZ-PT-MA- LU-SE-IS-NL400V2-N~50 Hz	16 A*1.5 mm²	16 A*1.5 mm²
	5 L3	4	3	2 L1	FR-BE-NO230V3~50 Hz	16 A*1.5 mm²	16 A*1.5 mm²
	5 N2	4	3	2 L2	NL230V2+2-N-50 Hz	16 A*1.5 mm²	16 A*1.5 mm²
	5 N	4	3	2 L	CY-AU-NZ-KW-MT240V-1+N~50 Hz	25 A*2.5 mm²	32 A4 mm²
*Application of the simultaneity coefficient in accordance with IEC 60335-2-6norm

In the event of an incorrect connection:

• if your appliance does not work,

• if the right-hand zones (KBT6323 IO: the back right and front zones) are inaccessible and the power displays blink,

• check the position of the wires in the terminal board,

• check that all screws are tight,
• check the positioning of the jumpers.

CE

This appliance conforms with the following European Community Directives:

• 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments;
• 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
  93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments;

Warning: If the hob is fitted above a built-in oven, the hob and the oven must be connected to the mains separately for safety reasons and to simplify operations when it is necessary to pull the oven out for some reason.

HOBS	MK 64 R
Cooking zones	Power (in W)	Diameter (in mm)
Back left	R 1800	180
Front left	R 1200	140
Back right	R 1400	160
Front right	R 1800	180
Overall power	6200
	R = simple radiant

Description of the cooktop

A Cooking areas
B "ON" indicator light
C Control Knobs
D Residual heat indicator light

The different functions of the hob

Description of the heating elements

The heating elements are circular in shape and turn red in colour only 20-30 seconds after they have been turned on.

Combined halogen and electrical heating elements. The cooktop utilises heating elements which are made up of two halogen lamps and a circular heating element. This combination provides ideal heat distribution across the entire surface of the cooking area without compromising the advantages of the halogen lamps. The main characteristic of halogen lamps is that they produce an instantaneous emission of a large quantity of light and heat, which means:

• a rapid source of heat similar to that provided by gas burners;
• an equally rapid elimination of the heat source. Halogen lamps are extremely easy to use and their operation is similar to that of other heating elements. Please refer to the table 1.

Table 1

Pos	Cooking zone setting
0	off
1	to melt butter or chocolate
2	to heat liquids
3
4	for creams and sauces
5
6	stews - blanquette - desserts
7
8	pasta - rice
9
10	steak - fish - omelette
11
12	fried food

The control knobs

Each cooking area is equipped with a control knob to regulate the temperature at any time from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12. The table 1 provides information on the settings indicated on the knobs and the corresponding, recommended uses.

The "ON" indicator light (B)

This light comes on when one of the heating elements has been turned on.

Residual heat indicator light (D)

This light indicates that the temperature of one or more cooking areas is above 60^ , even thought the elements have been turned off. Some models come equipped with four such indicator lights, one for each of the four cooking areas.

Advice on using your appliance

To get the best from your hob, it is vital that you follow a few fundamental rules during cooking and when preparing food.

• Use pans with a flat bottom so they adhere fully to the heating zone.

• Always use pans whose diameter covers the cooking zone fully so that all the available heat can be used.

• Make sure the pan base is always clean and dry, to guarantee good contact and long life for the cooking zones and pans alike.
• Avoid using pans used normally on gas burners. The concentration of heat on gas burners can warp the bottom of the pan, consequently you would never obtain the desired result when using the pan on the glass ceramic hob.
• Never leave a cooking zone on without a pan on it as the maximum heat level would be reached very quickly, which could damage the heating elements.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to thermal and mechanical shocks. However, it may break due to a shock caused by a sharp object. In this case, unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorised after-sales service centre to have it repaired.

Always keep your hob clean. Before proceeding with maintenance operations, check that all the cooking zones are turned off and have cooled down completely.

Stainless steel frame (only on some models)

Stainless steel can stain as an effect of enduring contact with limescale in water or as an effect of highly aggressive detergents (containing phosphorus). We recommend you rinse and dry it thoroughly after maintenance. It is preferable to remove any water spills immediately.

Hob care

The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is smooth and poreless and it is also resistant to thermal shocks and to mechanical shocks under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we recommend you care for your hob as follows:

• for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry it thoroughly using paper towels.
• If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner suitable for vitroceramic glass, rinse off and dry thoroughly.
• food residue and dirt can be removed using a special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water.
• When the hob is clean, you can apply a special product for the care and protection of the same: this type of product leaves an invisible film on the surface of the hob to protect the same against any spills and boiled-over food. It is best if you do this when the hob is lukewarm or cold.
• Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean water and dry it thoroughly: otherwise the cleaning products could become encrusted onto the hob during subsequent cooking.

Recommendations

• Never use abrasive or corrosive substances, such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens, stain removers or rust removers, scouring powders and abrasive sponges: even the delicate ones could scratch the hob surface irreversibly.
• We recommend you keep all items which could melt away from the hob, such as plastic utensils, sugar or products with a high sugar content. Should liquid boil over onto the hob surface, remove it immediately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade scraper, in order to avoid damaging the surface.
• Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not place items on the hob when the same is not in use. Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids, saucepans or dishcloths on it, for example), nor as a chopping board.
• Never leave aluminium wrappers, aluminium foil and plastic cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean your appliance.
• Do not place metal items on the hob (such as knives, spoons, lids, etc.).
• Never heat up unopened tins: they could burst.

The guarantee does not cover damage to the hob caused by incorrect use.