CA321152 - Cooker CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cooker
Brand	Constructa
Model	CA321152
Dimensions (W x H x D)	60 x 85 x 60 cm
Weight	50 kg
Power supply	Electric (230 V, 50 Hz)
Number of cooking zones	4
Oven type	Electric oven with convection
Oven capacity	60 L
Energy class	A
Main functions	Baking, grilling, convection, defrosting
Cleaning	Catalytic
Safety	Automatic shut-off, child safety, door lock
Spare parts	Available from the manufacturer
Repairability	Repairability index available online
Manual	24 pages, available for download

Frequently Asked Questions - CA321152 CONSTRUCTA

How to install the Constructa CA321152 cooker?

Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface, near a suitable electrical outlet (230 V). Observe the minimum safety distances indicated in the manual.

How to use the oven for the first time?

Before first use, heat the empty oven to 250 °C for 30 minutes to remove manufacturing residues. Ventilate the room.

How to clean the cooking hobs?

Use a soft cloth and a cleaner suitable for ceramic glass hobs. Avoid abrasive sponges.

How to activate the child safety lock?

Press and hold the lock key for 3 seconds until a lock symbol appears.

What to do if the oven does not heat up?

Check the power supply and that the timer is set. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to change an oven light bulb?

Unplug the appliance, remove the glass cover, unscrew the defective bulb and replace it with a bulb resistant to 300 °C.

What accessories are supplied with the cooker?

The appliance is supplied with a grid, a drip tray, and a roasting pan.

How to set the oven timer?

Turn the timer knob clockwise to the desired time. An audible signal sounds at the end of the countdown.

How to clean the oven with catalytic cleaning?

The catalytic walls absorb grease. To regenerate them, heat the oven to 250 °C for 1 hour. Then wipe off the residues.

Where to find spare parts for model CA321152?

Spare parts are available from the manufacturer Constructa or from specialized online sites. Use the model number to identify the part.

USER MANUAL CA321152 CONSTRUCTA

[en] Instruction manual 12

Environmental protection 13

Environmentally-friendly disposal.... 13

Energy-saving tips.... 13

Getting to know your appliance.... 14

The control panel.... 14

Hotplate and residual heat indicators.... 14

Setting the hob.... 15

Switching the hob on and off 15

Setting a hotplate.... 15

Table of cooking times 15

Cleaning and care....16

Ceramic 16

Hob surround 16

After-sales service....16

Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at wwwConstructa.de and in the online shop wwwConstructa-eshop.com

Safety precautions

Please read this manual carefully. Please keep the instruction and installation manual as well as the appliance certificate in a safe place for later use or for subsequent owners.

Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.

Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under warranty.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and drink. The appliance must be supervised during operation. Only use this appliance indoors.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

Do not use lids or unsuitable child safety grilles. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example.

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards.

Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.

Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

Risk of fire!

• Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
  ■ The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob.
  ■ The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.

Risk of burns!

The hotplates and surrounding area (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.

Risk of electric shock!

• Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
  ■ Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
• A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

- Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Causes of damage

Caution!

■ Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
- Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
■ Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the display area or the surround. This may cause damage.

Overview

The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage:

Risk of injury!

Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the pan base and the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.

■ Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
■ Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.

Damage Cause Action

Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
	Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
	Rough pot and pan bases scratch the Check your cookware.ceramic.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
	Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU

Energy-saving tips

■ Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When cooking without a lid, considerably more energy is required. A glass lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid.
■ Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
■ Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires a lot of energy.
■ Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
■ Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible with your saucepan.
■ Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
- Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high.

■ Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Getting to know your appliance

An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.

The control panel

Hotplate controls

The hotplate controls are permanently fixed. They must not be removed. Forcibly removing the hotplate controls leads to them being destroyed.

Hotplate and residual heat indicators

The hotplate and residual heat indicators ± light up when a hotplate is warm:

■ Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate.
■ Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm.

You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate.

Setting the hob

This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.

Switching the hob on and off

You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls.

Table of cooking times

The following table provides some examples.

Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.

Setting a hotplate

Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls.

Heat setting 1 = lowest setting

Heat setting 9 = highest setting

The symbol in the display panel indicates the hotplate to which the display relates: e.g. + for the right rear hotplate.

Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting.

For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.

Stir thick liquids occasionally.

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Melting
Butter, gelatine 1	-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)	1	-
Milk**	1-2	-
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings	3-4*	20-30 min
Fish	3*	10-15 min
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce	1	3-6 min
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	3	15-30 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes	3-4	25-30 min
Boiled potatoes	3-4	15-25 min
Pasta, noodles	5*	6-10 min
Stew, soups	3-4	15-60 min
Vegetables and frozen vegetables	3-4	10-20 min
Cooking in a pressure cooker	3-4	-
Braising
Roulades	3-4	50-60 min
Pot roasts	3-4	60-100 min
Goulash	3-4	50-60 min
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded	6-7	6-10 min
Chop, plain or breaded	6-7	8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)	7-8	8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, plain or breaded	4-5	8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers	6-7	8-12 min
Stir fry, frozen	6-7	6-10 min
Pancakes	5-6	consecutively

* Ongoing cooking without lid
** Without lid

Cleaning and care

The information in this section provides help on how best to care for your hob.

Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.

Ceramic

Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from burning onto the ceramic.

Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.

Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for glass ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging.

Never use:

■ Undiluted washing-up liquid
■ Detergent intended for dishwashers
■ Scouring agents
■ Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover

■ Abrasive sponges
■ High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners

Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's instructions.

You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after-sales service or from the e-Shop.

Using special sponges to clean glass ceramic achieves great cleaning results.

Hob surround

To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the following instructions:

■ Use only hot soapy water.
■ Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
■ Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents.
■ Do not use the glass scraper.

After-sales service

Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed to find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.

E number and FD number:

Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.

Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free of charge, even during the warranty period.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list..

Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.

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