PRF0102888 - Cooker ELICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cooker
Brand	Elica
Model	PRF0102888
Dimensions (W x D x H)	600 x 600 x 850 mm
Net weight	55 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Total power	10.5 kW
Number of burners	4 (including 1 triple crown)
Hob type	Gas
Oven	Multifunction electric
Oven capacity	70 L
Energy class	A
Noise level	< 60 dB(A)
Oven functions	Convection, grill, defrost
Cleaning	Pyrolytic
Safety	Child lock, automatic shut-off
Spare parts	Available
Repairability	Repairability score 8.0/10

Frequently Asked Questions - PRF0102888 ELICA

How to properly install the cooker?

Make sure the appliance is installed by a qualified professional. Respect safety distances from walls and furniture. Connect the gas with a compliant hose. For electrical connection, use a 220-240 V outlet with grounding.

How to clean the oven?

Use the pyrolysis function for automatic cleaning: remove the racks, start the cycle. After cooling, wipe the ashes with a damp cloth. For light dirt, use a non-abrasive sponge.

What to do if the gas does not ignite?

Check that the gas valve is open. Press and hold the ignition button (10 seconds) to purge air. If the spark does not work, clean the electrodes or replace the batteries (if electronic ignition). If in doubt, contact a professional.

How to change the oven light bulb?

Cut off the power supply. Unscrew the glass cover, replace the bulb with a 300°C halogen bulb (25-40W). Screw the cover back on and restore power. Use a cloth to handle the bulb.

How to lock the controls to secure the appliance?

Activate the child lock function by holding down the lock button for 3 seconds. An indicator light comes on. To deactivate, repeat the operation. This prevents any accidental use.

How to use the pyrolysis function?

Remove all accessories from the oven. Close the door. Select the Pyrolysis program from the menu. The temperature rises to 500°C to burn off residues. The cycle lasts about 2 hours. Wait for complete cooling before wiping.

What to do if the oven heats poorly or unevenly?

Check the temperature sensor and the door seal. Make sure the air circulation is not obstructed. If the problem persists, recalibrate the thermostat (see manual). As a last resort, contact technical service.

How to calibrate the oven thermostat?

Place an oven thermometer in the center. Set the oven to 200°C. Wait 15 minutes. Compare the displayed and actual temperature. If difference > 10°C, adjust via calibration mode (hold the + and - keys for 5 seconds).
Consult the manual for exact values.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Spare parts are available from the Elica after-sales service or on their website. Use model number PRF0102888 to order. You can also contact authorized dealers. The PDF manual indicates the references.

How to contact Elica customer service?

Visit the official Elica website (Support section) or call the after-sales service number indicated in the warranty. Prepare the model and serial number. You can also use the online contact form.

USER MANUAL PRF0102888 ELICA

EN Instruction on mounting and use

600mm

800mm

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b.

220V-240V ~

50Hz/60Hz

380V-415V ~

50Hz/60Hz

3N~

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600 mm

800 mm

Min. ∅ 110 mm

EN - Installation and operating instructions

Strictly observe the instructions in this manual. No liability is taken for any problems, damage or fires caused by not complying with the instructions in this manual. The device is designed exclusively for domestic use for cooking food. No other use is allowed (e.g. heating rooms). The manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.

The hob may look different to the model shown in the drawings in this manual, however, the operating, maintenance and installation instructions remain the same. It is important to keep this manual for future reference. If sold, transferred or moved, make sure that it remains with the product.

! Read the instructions carefully: they contain important information on installation, operation and safety. ! Do not make electrical changes to the product. ! Before installing the device, verify that none of the components are damaged. Otherwise, contact the dealer and do not continue with the installation.

Note: The parts marked with the symbol "(*)" are optional accessories supplied only with some models or not supplied, to be purchased.

Warnings

Attention! Strictly observe the following instructions:

- The device must be disconnected from the electric network before doing any installation work.

- Installation or maintenance must be performed by a qualified technician, in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and with the local regulations on safety. Do not repair or replace any part of the device unless specifically stated in the operating manual.

- Earthing the device is compulsory.

- The power cable must be long enough to allow the connection of the device, recessed in the cabinet, to the electric network. - So that the installation complies with current safety standards, a regular omnipolar switch is required that assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions of overvoltage category III, in accordance with the installation rules.

- Do not use multiple sockets or extensions.

- Once installation is complete, the electrical components must no longer be accessible by the user.

-The equipment and the accessible parts become very hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements.

-This device can be used by children from the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are properly supervised or if they have been trained on safely using the device and if they are aware of the related dangers. Children must not play with the device. Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by unsupervised children.

-Be careful that children do not play with the device; keep children away and supervise them, because the accessible parts may become very hot during use.

-For people with pacemakers and active implants it is important to check, prior to using the induction hob, that their pacemaker is compatible with the device.

-During and after use, do not touch the heating elements of the device.

-Avoid contact with cloths or other flammable material until all the device components have sufficiently cooled.

-Do not place flammable materials on or near the device.

-Overheated fats and oils easily catch fire. Supervise the cooking of foods rich in fat and oil.

-Cleaning and maintenance operations executable by the user must not be performed by children without the supervision of a responsible person.

-It is compulsory to install a separator panel (not supplied) in the space under the device.

-If the surface is cracked, switch off the device to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

-The device is not intended to be put into operation by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.

-Unattended cooking on a hob with oil or fat can be dangerous and can cause a fire.

- The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must be constantly monitored.

- NEVER attempt to put out fires using water. Instead, turn off the device and smother the flames, for example with a lid or a fire blanket. Fire hazard: do not place objects on the cooking surfaces.

-Do not use steam cleaners.

-Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids on the hob surface as they may overheat.

-Before connecting the model to the electric network: check the data plate (on the bottom of the device) to ensure that the voltage and power correspond to the network and that the connection socket is suitable. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Important:

-After use, switch off the hob from its control device and do not rely on the pan detector.

-Avoid spills. When boiling or heating liquids, reduce the heat supply.

-Do not leave the heating elements on with pots and pans empty or without containers.

-Once cooking is completed, turn off the relevant zone.

-Never use aluminium foil to cook with, or place products packaged with aluminium. The aluminium would melt and irreparably damage your device.

-Never heat a tin or a tin can containing foods without first opening it: it might explode!

This warning applies to all types of hobs.

-The use of a high power such as the booster function is not suitable for heating some liquids such as oil for frying. Excessive heat can be dangerous. In these cases we recommend the use of a lower power.

-The containers must be placed directly on the hob and should be centred. Under no circumstances insert anything between the pan and the hob.

-In situations of high temperature, the device automatically decreases the power level of the cooking zones.

This device is marked in compliance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, the user is helping prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and health.

The symbol ■ on the product or accompanying documentation indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste but should be handed over at a suitable collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Discard it following the local regulations on waste disposal. For further information about treatment, recovery and recycling this product, please contact your local authority, a collection service for household waste or the shop where the product was purchased.

This device, intended to come into contact with food, complies with Regulation (EC) no.1935/2004 and has been designed, manufactured and marketed in accordance with the safety requirements of the "Low voltage" Directive 2006/95/EC (which replaces 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments), the protection requirements of "EMC" Directive 2004/108/EC.

Use

The induction cooking system is based on the physical phenomenon of magnetic induction. The key feature of this system is the direct transfer of energy from the generator to the pan.

Benefits:

When compared to electric hobs, your induction hob is:

• Safer: lower temperature on the glass surface.
• Faster: lower food heating times.
• More accurate: the hob immediately reacts to your commands.
• More efficient: 90% of the absorbed energy is transformed into heat. Moreover, once the pan is removed from the hob, the heat transmission is immediately interrupted, avoiding unnecessary heat losses.

Cooking containers

Only use pans bearing the symbol

Important:

to avoid permanent damage to the hob surface, do not use:

• containers with bottoms not perfectly flat.
• metal containers with enamelled bottom.
• containers with rough base, to avoid scratching the hob surface.
• never place hot pots and pans on the control panel surface of the hob

Pre-existing containers

Induction cooking uses magnetism to generate heat. Containers must contain iron. Check if the pan material is magnetic using a magnet. The pans are not suitable if they are not magnetically detectable.

Recommended pan bottom diameters

IMPORTANT: if the pans are not correctly sized, the cooking zones do not turn on

To see the diameter of the pan to be used on each zone, see the illustrated part in this manual.

Energy saving

Recommendations for better results:

• Use pots and pans with a bottom diameter equal to that of the cooking zone.
• Only use pots and pans with flat bottoms.
• Where possible, keep the lid on pans during cooking
• Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a little water to reduce cooking time.

- Use a pressure cooker, it further reduces the energy consumption and cooking time

- Place the pan in the centre of the cooking zone drawn on the hob.

Installation

The electrical and mechanical installation must be performed by qualified personnel.

The household appliance is designed to be recessed in a worktop (3-6 cm thick).

The minimum distance between the hob and the wall must be at least 5 cm at the front and at least 10 cm on the sides.

Electrical connection

Fig. 2

• Disconnect the device from the electric network.
• The installation must be performed by professionally qualified personnel familiar with the applicable installation and safety standards. -The manufacturer declines any liability to people, animals or things in the case of failure to follow the guidelines provided in this chapter. -The power cable must be long enough to allow removal of the hob from the worktop. -Make sure that the voltage on the rating plate on the bottom of the device corresponds to that of the house where it will be installed.

-Do not use extensions.

-Earthing is legally compulsory.

-The earth power cable must be 2 cm longer than the other cables. -If the household appliance is not equipped with a power cable, use one with minimum conductor section of 2.5 mm2 for power up to 7200 Watt; whereas for higher powers it must be 4 mm2. -At no point in the cable must it reach a temperature of 50°C above the ambient temperature. -The device is intended to be permanently connected to the electric network, therefore, make the connection to the fixed network via a standard omnipolar switch which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions of overvoltage category III, and that is readily accessible after the installation.

Attention! Before reconnecting the circuit to the mains power supply and checking its correct operation, always check that the network cable is correctly assembled.

Attention! The interconnection cable must be replaced by the authorised customer service.

Assembly

Before starting the installation:

• After unpacking the product, check that it was not damaged during transport and in case of problems, contact your dealer or Customer Service, before proceeding with the installation.
• Check that the product is of the right size for the installation location.
• Check for accessories inside the packaging (placed there for ease of transport) such as bags containing screws, the warranty card, etc. Remove them and keep them safe.
• Also verify that near the area of installation there is an electrical socket.

Preparing the cabinet for installation:

- As the bottom of the product must not be accessible after installation, a separator panel must always be installed (for protection) under the hob (not supplied with the product), if it is accessible after installation.

- If installing an oven under the top, do not interpose the separator panel.

- If an oven is positioned under the induction hob it is preferable that it is equipped with a cooling fan.

- Do not use the induction hob while the PYROLYTIC cleaning of the oven is in operation.

- Avoid installing the hob above dishwashers or washing machines so that the electronic circuits do not come into contact with steam and moisture which could damage them.

- The distance between the bottom of the device and the partition panel (or any device installed below the induction hob) must comply with the sizes indicated.

- To correctly operate the product, do not obstruct the minimum opening between the worktop and the upper side of the cabinet top.

- For adequate ventilation and to allow fresh air to circulate, there must be openings in the kitchen cabinet, following the dimensions indicated.

- Cut the cabinet before inserting the hob and carefully remove shavings or sawdust.

Fig. 1a/1b

WARNING! Failure to install screws and fasteners in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

Operation

Control panel

The hob has a smart and sophisticated wireless communication system, able to communicate with some special connectible Elica hoods. Depending on the use of the hob and what you are cooking, such hoods receive information from the surface, process it and automatically and optimally activate so as to eliminate any waste. See www.elica.com to check the range of hoods connectible with your hob.

Note: To select the commands, simply touch (press) the symbols representing them.

Main Functions

1. Hob ON/OFF function
2. Timer
3. Operating level (power) adjustment and cooking zone selection ring.
4. Pre-set operating level (power) selector
5. Cooking zone display*
6. Timer display * The number and position of the displays varies depending on the model of your hob.

To know before you begin:

All functions of this hob are designed in order to comply with the more stringent safety regulations.

For this reason:

• Some functions do not activate, or automatically deactivate, in the absence of pans on the fires or when they are badly positioned.
• In other cases the activated functions automatically deactivate after a few seconds when the selected function requires a further setting that is not given (e.g.: “Turn on the hob” without “Selecting the cooking zone” and the “Operating temperature”, or the “Lock Function” or the “Timer”).

Attention! In the case (for example) of prolonged use, cooking zone may not immediately shut down because it is the cooling phase; the display of the cooking zones is the symbol "H" to indicate that it is at this stage.

Wait for the display to go off before approaching the cooking zone.

Cooking zone display

the display of the cooking areas indicates:

Cooking zone on	0
Operating level (power)	1...9 P
cooking zone cooling	H
pan detection problems	U
Bridge function active	O
Power levels (pre-set) function active	U
Lock function "on"	L

Turning on the hob:

Press (touch) the Hob ON/OFF function (1), the warning light turns on to indicate that the hob is ready for operation.

Press again to turn off the hob

Note: This function has priority over the others.

Selecting the cooking zone:

Touch (press) the Selection ring (3) near the display of the desired cooking zone.

Note: the cooking zone is automatically selected by putting the pan on it

Operating level (power):

Touch and scroll your fingers along the Selection ring (3): clockwise to increase the power level; anti-clockwise to decrease the power level.

Booster Level (Power) "P" (timed):

The "Booster" lasts 10 minutes and the countdown is shown on the top display (6), then the temperature drops to the previous level.

Note: the timer keeps the "Booster" pre-set even if the pan is removed: the cooking zone deactivates to reactivate in "Booster" mode for the remaining minutes as soon as the pan is repositioned.

Bridge Function

It allows using two cooking zones simultaneously; you can use the front cooking zone "Master" in combination with the corresponding zone on the back "Secondary" (see the illustrated part in this manual).

To activate the Bridge Function:

• Select the "Master" cooking zone (that must be at power level 0).
• Hold until you hear a beep, which will be followed by the appearance of the symbol "π" flashing (in the secondary display).
• Select the "Secondary" cooking zone within 3 seconds.
• Set operating level (Power).

Note: to deactivate the Bridge Function simply bring the cooking zone to temperature "☐" and wait 3 seconds.

Note: to modify the power level during cooking select the "Master" cooking zone.

Timer (2)

The Timer activates by pressing the Timer (2); as soon as the timer has completed the countdown a buzzer sounds (for 2 minutes, or stops by pressing any hob key), while the display (6) with the symbol "00" flashes.

Timer function adjustment

• Selecting the cooking zone.
• Press the Timer (2) to access the adjustment function.
• Adjust the duration of the Timer:

Touch and scroll your fingers along the selection ring (3) respectively, clockwise or anti-clockwise, to increase or decrease the automatic switch-off time.

Note: To increase the time by 10 minutes at a time, press the key (2).

If desired, repeat the operation for the other cooking zones.

Note: Each cooking zone can have a different Timer set; display (6) will show the countdown with less time.

To switch off the Timer:

• Set the timer value at "D".
• Turn off the hob (1).

Note: The function remains active if no other key is pressed.

Note: To the side of the cooking zone with Timer in use, the

symbol "~" appears.

"Lock" Function

The Lock function is used to prevent accidentally turning on the hob.

Activation:

• Remove any pans from the hob.
• Simultaneously press and hold the Timer Function (2) and the Pre-set operating level (power) selector (4).
• Then press the Timer Function (2) again; a double buzzer indicates that the function is active, and "L" is shown on display (5).

Deactivation:

Simultaneously press and hold the Timer Function (2) and the Pre-set operating level (power) selector (4), then press the Pre-set operating level (power) selector (4) again; a double buzzer indicates that the function is deactivated, and the "L" disappears from display (5).

Temporary deactivation: it is possible to use one cooking zone even with the Lock Function activated.

Proceed as follows:

Press and hold the Timer Function (2) + Power level selector (4) for more than 2 seconds.

You can now use the hob normally; the Lock Function reactivates when the hob turns off.

Pre-set operating level (power)

Select the desired cooking zone (3).

Press the Pre-set operating level (power) selector (4) once or repeatedly to select the most appropriate level from those available:

		Melting*
		Warming*
		Simmer*
* See the table “Pre-set operating level (power)” at the end of this chapter.

See the table "Pre-set operating level (power)" at the end of this chapter.

- Press again to switch off.

Power tables

Power level Cooking type			Use of level(display combines the experience and cooking habits)
Max power	Boost Heat quickly		Ideal to quickly increase the temperature of the food up to fast boiling in the case of water or quickly heat cooking liquids
	8-9 Fry - boil		Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying frozen products, boiling rapidly
High power	7-8 Brown - fry - boil - grill		Ideal for frying, keeping the boil, cooking and grilling (for short times, 5-10 minutes)
	6-7 Brown - cook - stew - fry - grill		Ideal for frying, maintaining a simmer, cooking and grilling (for average times, 10-20 minutes), preheating accessories
Medium power	4-5 Cook - stew - fry - grill		Ideal for stewing, maintaining a light boil, cooking (for longer times). Stir pasta
	3-4	Cook - simmer - thicken - stir	Ideal for slow cooking (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) in the presence of liquid (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk), stirring pasta
	2-3		Ideal for slow cooking (volume less than one litre: rice, sauces, roasts, fish) in the presence of liquid (e.g. water, wine, broth, milk)
Low power	1-2	Melt - thaw - keep warm - stir	Ideal for softening butter, gently melting chocolate, thawing small products
	1		Ideal for keeping small portions of freshly cooked food warm or keeping the temperature of serving dishes and stirring risotto
OFF	Zero power	Support surface	Hob in stand-by or off (possible presence of residual heat from the end of cooking, signalled by H-L-O)

Power level (pre-set) Description
	Melting	Identifies a power level suitable to slowly melt delicate products without compromising the sensory characteristics (chocolate, butter, etc.).
	Warming	Identifies a power level suitable to gently maintain the temperature of food, without reaching boiling temperatures.
	Simmer	Identifies a power level suitable for simmering dishes for prolonged times. Suitable for cooking tomato sauces, meat sauces, soups, minestrone, maintaining a controlled cooking level (ideal for bain-marie cooking). Avoids unpleasant spillage of food or possible burns on the bottom, typical of these preparations.Use this function after bringing food to boil.

Cooking tables

Category of foods	Dishes or type of cooking	Power level and cooking pattern
		First stage Powers Second stage Powers
Pasta, rice	Fresh pasta Heating water Booster-9		Cooking pasta and maintaining the boil		7-8
	Fresh pasta Heating water Booster-9		Cooking pasta and maintaining the boil		7-8
	Boiled rice Heating water Booster-9		Cooking pasta and maintaining the boil		5-6
	Risotto Frying and roasting 7-8
Vegetables, legumes	Boiled	Heating	water	Booster-9
	Fried	Heating	oil	9	Fry
	Sauté	Heating accessory	7-8	Cooking	6-7
	Stewed	Heating accessory	7-8	Cooking	3-4
	Fried	Heating accessory	7-8	Browning fried	7-8
Meats	Roast	Meat browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	7-8	Cooking	3-4
	Grilled	Pre-heating pan	7-8	Grilling on both sides	7-8
	Browning	Browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	7-8	Cooking	4-5
	Stew	Browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	7-8	Cooking	3-4
Fish	Grilled	Pre-heating pan	7-8	Cooking	7-8
	Stew	Browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	7-8	Cooking	3-4
	Fried	Heating oil or fat	8-9	Frying	7-8
Eggs	Omelettes	Heating pan with butter or fat	6	Cooking	6-7
	Omelettes	Heating pan with butter or fat	6	Cooking	5-6
	Soft boiled/boiled	Heating water Booster-9	Cooking	5-6
	Pancakes	Heating pan with butter	6	Cooking	6-7
Sauces	Tomato	Browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	6-7	Cooking	3-4
	Meat sauce	Browning with oil (if with butter, power 6)	6-7	Cooking	3-4
	Béchamel	Preparing the base (melt butter and flour)	5-6	Bring to simmering point	3-4
Desserts, creams	Custard	Boil the milk	4-5	Keep simmering	4-5
	Puddings	Boil the milk	4-5	Keep simmering	2-3
	Rice pudding	Heat the milk	5-6	Keep simmering	2-3

(Boiling)

Maintenance

Attention! Before any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the cooking zones are switched off and the heat warning light has disappeared.

Cleaning

The hob must be cleaned after each use.

Important:

Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring pads. Their use, over time, may ruin the glass.

Do not use chemical irritants, such as oven sprays or stain removers.

After each use, leave the hob to cool and clean it to remove deposits and stains caused by food residues.

Sugar or food with a high sugar content damage the hob and must be immediately removed.

Salt, sugar and sand may scratch the glass surface.

Use a soft cloth, kitchen paper or specific products for cleaning the hob (follow the Manufacturer's instructions).

DO NOT USE STEAM JET CLEANERS!!!

Troubleshooting

ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES ERROR REMOVAL
ER03 - the hob turns off after 10 seconds and beeps permanently	Permanent pressure on the command zone	Water or kitchen utensils on the command zone	Clean the command zone
ER40	The network voltage is causing overheating	The secondary voltage of the network is too low	Disconnect the hob from the mains and check the connection
ER47	Communication with the electric network is faulty (the control panel switches off - the cooking zones no longer respond)	The power cable was incorrectly connected or is faulty	Disconnect the hob from the mains and check the connection
U400	The hob connection is not of the correct voltage (wrong connection/overvoltage)	A different voltage is detected from that of the connection	Disconnect the hob from the mains and check the connection
ER21 - E/2	The command zone switches off due to too high a temperature	The temperature inside the electronic parts is too high	Wait for the hob to cool before reusing it
ER20,ER22,ER31,ER36 E/4, E/5, E/6,E/8,E/9 E/A	Call customer service and report the error code

Customer service

Before contacting Customer Service

1. Check that you cannot solve the problem yourself based on the points described in "Troubleshooting".
2. Switch the device off and on again to see if the problem resolves itself.

If, after the above checks, the fault persists, contact the nearest Customer Service.