VH 4 B 067F - Ceramic hob VALBERG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ceramic hob
Brand	VALBERG
Model	VH 4 B 067F
Power supply	230 V~ 50/60 Hz (single-phase) or 400 V~ 2Ph+N (two-phase)
Total power	6000 W
Number of cooking zones	4
Cooking zones and power	Front left: Ø190 mm, 1800 W; Rear left: Ø155 mm, 1200 W; Rear right: Ø190 mm, 1800 W; Front right: Ø155 mm, 1200 W
Booster function	Yes, on all cooking zones (maximum power for 1 hour)
Control type	Touch controls
Child lock	Yes, by pressing [-] and [+] simultaneously for 2 seconds
Residual heat indicator	Yes, symbol [H]
Automatic safety shut-off	Yes, in case of forgetfulness or overheating
Cut-out dimensions (built-in)	560 x 490 mm
Minimum distance to wall	50 mm
Minimum distance to hood	500 mm (according to hood manufacturer's instructions)
Protection class	Y
Power cable	H05 VV-F or H05 RR-F (3 x 2.5 mm² for 230V; 4 x 1.5 mm² for 400V)
Protection rating	25 A (230V) or 16 A (400V)
Energy consumption (EC)	180.7 Wh/kg (total)
Maintenance and cleaning	Water and mild dish soap; avoid abrasives and sharp objects
Safety functions	Automatic shut-off, locking, overheating detection, gas leak protection (not applicable)
After-sales service	Contact after-sales service for repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - VH 4 B 067F VALBERG

How to turn on a cooking zone on the VH 4 B 067F hob?

To turn on a zone, press the corresponding [①] key. The display shows [0]. Use the [+] or [-] keys to set the power level from 1 to 9. A long press on [①] (6 seconds) turns off all zones.

How to use the Booster function?

First activate the cooking zone by pressing [①], then press [+] or [-] from [0] until the display shows [P]. The Booster runs at full power for a maximum of one hour. To stop it, press [-] or hold [①].

How to lock the control panel?

Make sure a zone is on (display [0]). Press the [-] and [+] keys simultaneously for 2 seconds. The symbol [L] appears. To unlock, repeat the same operation until [n] appears, then [0].

What does the H symbol on the display mean?

The symbol [H] indicates residual heat: the cooking zone is still hot after being turned off. Do not touch it and do not place heat-sensitive objects on it. It turns off when the temperature becomes safe.

What to do if code F0 appears?

The code [F0] indicates an electronic fault. Unplug the hob for 2 minutes, then plug it back in. If the error persists, contact after-sales service.

What does the code Fc mean?

The code [Fc] means the hob is overheating. Let it cool down completely before turning it back on. If the problem recurs, call after-sales service.

How to clean the ceramic hob?

Turn off the appliance and let it cool. Clean with a damp cloth and a little dish soap or a special ceramic hob cleaner. Never use abrasive pads, metal sponges, or steam cleaners. Wipe off sugar or sugary foods immediately.

Why won't the hob turn on?

Check that the appliance is properly plugged in and that the fuse has not blown. Make sure the touch controls are not covered by water, grease, or an object. If the problem persists, contact an electrician or after-sales service.

What are the cut-out dimensions for installing the VH 4 B 067F hob?

The cut-out must measure 560 x 490 mm. Leave at least 50 mm of space between the hob and the wall. Ensure the worktop can withstand a temperature of at least 100°C. Do not install the hob above a dishwasher or a non-ventilated oven.

What types of pans to use on this hob?

Use pans with a flat and smooth base, preferably stainless steel, enamelled cast iron, or aluminium with a thick base. Avoid pans with a rough base (non-enamelled cast iron) or damaged ones that scratch the ceramic hob. The base must fully cover the cooking zone.

USER MANUAL VH 4 B 067F VALBERG

Thank you for choosing our ceramic hob.

To make the best use of your appliance, we advise you to read the following notes carefully and keep them for future reference.

SUMMARY

SAFETY 15

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING 15 USING THE APPLIANCE 16 PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE 17 PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE 18 OTHER PROTECTIONS 18

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 19

TECHNICAL DATA 19 CONTROL PANEL 19

USE OF THE APPLIANCE 20

SENSITIVE TOUCHES 20 DISPLAY 20

STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE 20

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW HOB. 20 STARTING-UP 20 RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION 20 BOOSTER FUNCTION 21 CONTROL PANEL LOCKING 21

COOKING ADVICE 22

EXAMPLES OF POWER SETTING 22

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM 22

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 23

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 23

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 24

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 25

Precautions before using

• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connection of the appliance must be carried out by qualified specialists. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by installation or connection errors.
• To be used, the appliance must be properly equipped and installed in a kitchen unit and on an adapted and approved work surface.
• This household appliance is intended exclusively for cooking food, and for no other domestic, commercial, or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesive stickers from the ceramic glass.
• Do not modify or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate cannot be used as a freestanding appliance or as a work surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected in accordance with local standards.
• Do not use an extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance must not be installed above a dishwasher or a tumble dryer, as steam may cause damage.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

Using the appliance

• Switch the heating zones off after using.
• Keep an eye on the hob whilst cooking using grease or oils that may quickly ignite.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with the glass or the hot saucepan.
• Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.
• Do not place any metallic object on the hob except for pans or cooking utensils. In case of untimely engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even burn.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This could become very hot and catch fire.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.

Precautions not to damage the appliance

• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials, or aluminium sheets must not contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
• CAUTION: The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must be supervised continuously.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot container over the control panel.
• If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure the space between the content of the drawer and the underside of the appliance is large enough (2cm). This is essential to guarantee correct ventilation.
• Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer situated under the vitroceramic hob. All cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.

Precautions in case of appliance failure

• If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off at the main electrical supply.
• If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the appliance and contact the after sales service.
• Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance by yourself.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Other protections

• Make sure that the container pan is always centered on the cooking zone. The bottom of the pan must cover as much as possible of the cooking zone.
• For users of pacemakers, the magnetic field could influence its operation. We recommend getting information from the retailer or from the doctor.
• Do not use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they could melt on still hot cooking zones.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover the flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

Technical data

Type	VH 4 B 067F
Total power	6000 W
Energy consumption for the hob EChob*	180,7 Wh/kg
Front Left heating zone	Ø 190 mm
Nominal power	1800 W
Standardised cookware category*	C
Energy consumption ECw*	183,9 Wh/kg
Rear Left heating zone	Ø 155 mm
Nominal power	1200 W
Standardised cookware category*	A
Energy consumption ECw*	173,8 Wh/kg
Rear Right heating zone	Ø 190 mm
Nominal power	1800 W
Standardised cookware category*	B
Energy consumption ECw*	191,3 Wh/kg
Front Right heating zone	Ø 155 mm
Nominal power	1200 W
Standardised cookware category*	A
Energy consumption ECw*	173,8 Wh/kg

• Calculated according to the method of measuring performance (EN 60350-2).

Control panel

Sensitive touches

Your ceramic hob is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your finger touches the key, the corresponding command is activated. This activation is validated by a control light, a letter or a number in the display and/or a "beep" sound.

Touch only one key at the same time.

Display

Display	Designation	Function
0	Zero	The heating zone is activated
1...9	Power level	Selection of the cooking level
P	Booster	Booster is activated
L	Locking	The child lock is activated
F	Error message	Electronic failure
H	Residual heat	The heating zone is hot

STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE

Before using your new hob

Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent which risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.

Starting-up

Each cooking zone turns on independently:

• Start-up / switch off the cooking zone

Action	Control panel	Display
To start	Press key [①]	[0]
Increase power	Press key [+ ]	[1] to [9]
Decrease power	Press key [- ]	[9] to [1]
To stop	Press key [- ]
	Or press key [①]	[0] or [H]

If no adjustment is made within 10 seconds, the electronics return to the standby position.

If more than one cooking zone is activated, a continuous press for 6 seconds on one of the zone selection keys [①] will turn off the entire cooktop.

Residual heat indication

After the switch-off of the hob, the heating zone is still hot and indicates [ H ] on the display. The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zone may be touched safely. When the residual heat indicator light is on, don't touch the heating zone and don't put any heat sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.

Booster function

All the cooking zones are equipped with a Booster function. The cooking zone starts at full power during a maximum duration of one hour.

Start-up:

Action

To start

Increase power

To stop

Control panel

Press key [①]

Press key [ + ]

Or press key [-] from [0]

Press key [ - ]

Or stay press on key [①]

Display

[0]

[P]

[0] or [H]

Control panel locking

To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones, in particular with within the framework of cleaning the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [①]).

Locking

Action

To start

Hob locking

Control panel

Press key [①]

Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ]

During 2 seconds

Display

[0]

[L]

Unlocking

Action

Hob unlocking

Control panel

Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ]

During 2 seconds

Display

[n] displays then [0]

Examples of power setting

(The values below are indicative)

1 to 2	Melting, Reheating	Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Dishes prepared beforehand
2 to 3	Simmering, Defrosting	Rice, pudding, sugar syrup Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4	Steam	Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5	Water	Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 to 7	Medium cooking, Simmering	Meat, liver, eggs, sausages,
7 to 8	Cooking	Potatoes, fritters, waffles
9	Frying, roasting, Boiling water	Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes, water
P	Frying, roasting, Boiling water	Steaks, fried dishes, water

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM

The hob or the cooking zone doesn't start-up:

• The hob is badly connected to the electrical system.
• The protection fuse has blown.
• The locking function is activated
• The sensitive keys are covered by grease or water.
• An object is covering the control panel.

The symbol [ Fc ] displays :

• The hob is overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.

The symbol [ F0 ] displays :

• Disconnect the hob for 2 minutes and re-plug it. If the symbol persists, call the After-sales Service.

The symbol [F] followed by another character is displayed:

• Call the After-sales Service.

One or all cooking zones cut-off:

• The safety system has engaged
• You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time. One or more sensitive keys are covered.

The symbol[ ]displays:

• An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappears as soon as the key is released or cleaned.

If one of the symbols above persists, call the After-sale service.

• Do not clean the hob if the glass is hot: risk of burn.
• Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
• Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment are likely to cause scratches and must be avoided.
• Ensure that the bottom of pans is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic hob or on the bottom of the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
• Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface being damaged.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

• The packaging material is ecological and can be recycled.
• The worn appliances contain certain noble metals. Apply to the local government about the possibilities of recycling.
• Do not dispose of your appliance with general household waste.
• Contact the waste collection center of your local council, which controls the recycling of household appliances.

Installation is the sole responsibility of qualified specialists.

The installer must comply with the legislation and standards in force in their country.

How to attach the gasket:

The gasket supplied with the hob prevents any liquid from seeping into the cabinet.

Its installation must be done carefully, in accordance with the following diagram.

Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters from the external edge of the glass, after removing the protective sheet (3).

Fitting and installation:

The cut-out dimensions are:

Reference	Cut size
VH 4 B 067F	560 x 490 mm

• Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
• The hobs are classified as "Y" class for heat protection. Ideally, the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall on one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider should stand higher than the hob.
• The furniture or support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the furniture edges, laminate coatings, and the glue used to fix them, must be able to withstand temperatures up to 100°C.
• The wall strips at the edges must be heat-resistant.
• Do not install the hob above an unventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• Ensure a space of 20 mm under the bottom of the hob casing to guarantee good air circulation for the electronic device.
• If a drawer is placed under the worktop, avoid storing flammable objects (e.g., sprays) or objects that are not heat-resistant in this drawer.
• Materials commonly used for worktops can expand on contact with water. To protect the cut-out edge, apply a coat of varnish or a special sealant. Care must be taken to apply the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guarantees a correct seal when used with smooth worktop surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood above must respect the hood manufacturer's instructions. In the absence of instructions, maintain a minimum distance of 500 mm.
• After installation, the connection cord should not be subjected to any mechanical constraint, such as from a drawer.
• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions for use as suitable, or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with current safety regulations.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
• The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical system should be entrusted only to a qualified electrician. Protection against live parts must be ensured after installation.
• The necessary connection data are on the stickers placed on the hob casing near the connection box.
• The connection to the mains must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar circuit-breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
• The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example: circuit breakers, fuses, or contactors.

Caution!

This appliance must only be connected to a 230 V~ 50/60 Hz power supply.

Always connect the earth wire.

Respect the connection diagram.

The connection box is located underneath at the back of the hob casing. To open the cover, use a medium screwdriver. Place it in the slits and open the cover.

Mains	Connection	Cable diameter	Cable	Protection caliber
230 V~ 50/60 Hz	1 Phase + N	3 x 2,5 mm²	H 05 VV – F H 05 RR – F	25 A *
400 V~ 50/60 Hz	2 Phases + N	4 x 1,5 mm²	H 05 VV – F H 05 RR – F	16 A *

• Calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6.

Connection of the hob

Setting up the configurations:

For the various kinds of connection, use the brass bridges which are in the box next to the terminal.

Monophase 230V~ 1P+N

Put a bridge between terminal 1 and 2.

Attach the earth to the terminal "earth", the neutral N to terminal 4, the Phase L to one of the terminals 1 or 2.

Biphas 400V~2P+N

Attach the earth to the terminal "earth", the neutral N to terminal 4, the Phase L1 to terminal 1 and the Phase L2 to terminal 2.

Caution!

Frequent loosening and screwing of the screws on the connection box risks damaging the efficiency of the tightness once screwed. It is therefore advisable to keep screwing and unscrewing to a minimum.

Ensure that the cables are correctly inserted and tightly screwed down.

4 weeks after installation, be sure to tighten again the screws in the terminal block.

We cannot be held responsible for any accident resulting from incorrect connection or which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been equipped with a faulty earth connection

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 43