VRH 600 X - Cooker INDESIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VRH 600 X INDESIT

modifications successives

Electrical connection

Description of the appliance,19

Extendable cooking zone control

Precautions and tips, 20

Practical advice on using the appliance

Care and maintenance,21

Switching the appliance off

Cleaning the appliance

Disassembling the hob

 Before operating your new appliance please read

this instruction booklet carefully. It contains

important information concerning the safe operation,

installation and maintenance of the appliance.

 Please keep these operating instructions for future

reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the

 Keep all packaging material out of the reach of

children. It may present a choking or suffocation

hazard (see Precautions and tips).

 The appliance must be installed by a qualified

professional in accordance with the instructions

provided. Incorrect installation may cause harm to

people and animals or may damage property.

Use a suitable cabinet to ensure that the appliance

The supporting surface must be heat-resistant up

to a temperature of approximately 100°C.

If the appliance is to be installed above an oven,

the oven must be equipped with a forced

ventilation cooling system.

 Avoid installing the hob above a dishwasher: if

this cannot be avoided, place a waterproof

separation device between the two appliances.

 Depending on the hob you want to install, the

cabinet must have the following dimensions (see

figure): 560 +/- 1490 +/- 1 53

To allow adequate ventilation and to avoid overheating

of the surrounding surfaces the hob should be positioned

 At a minimum distance of 40 mm from the back

panel or any other vertical surfaces.

 So that a minimum distance of 20 mm is

maintained between the installation cavity and

 Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and

taller than the top of the hob must be at least 600

mm from the edge of the hob.

The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level

Any deformities caused by improper fixing could

affect the features and operation of the hob.

f the supporting surface should be

taken into account when choosing

screws for the fixing hooks:

 30 mm thick: 17.5 mm screws

 40 mm thick: 7.5 mm screws

Fix the hob as follows:

-bottomed screws to fix the 4

alignment springs in the holes provided at the

central point of each side of the hob.

2. Place the hob in the cavity,

make sure it is in a

central position and push down on the whole

perimeter until the hob is stuck to the supporting

3. For hobs with raised sides: After

into its cavity, insert the 4 fixing hooks (each has its

own pin) into the lower edges of the hob, using the

long pointed screws to fix the

m in place, until the

glass is stuck to the supporting surface.

 The screws for the alignment springs must remain

 In order to adhere to safety standards, the

appliance must not come into contact with electrical

parts once it has been installed.  All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance must not be removable without the aid of

Connecting the hob to the oven

This appliance can only work if it has been connected to

a specific oven, listed on the sheet included in the

VRH 600 C - VRH 600 X - VRH 640 C - VRH 640 X BUILT-IN CERAMIC HOBS OVEN WHITE RED YELLOW BLUE GREEN VRH 641 D C BUILT-IN CERAMIC HOBS OVEN WHITE RED YELLOWBLUE GREEN18

GB This appliance conforms to the following

European Economic Community

- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and

subsequent amendments;

- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent

local legislation so that the packaging may be

The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states

that household appliances should not be disposed of

using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted

appliances should be collected separately in order to

optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the

materials inside the machine, while preventing

potential damage to the atmosphere and to public

health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all

products to remind the owner of their obligations

regarding separated waste collection.

For further information relating to the correct disposal

of exhausted household appliances, owners may

contact the public service provided or their local

This table provides a model-by-model list of the energy absorption values, type of heating elements and diameters of each cooking zone. Hobs

R = simple radiantH = single hilightHD = double hilightThe tables below feature information on how to use the zones to their full potential. VRH 641 D C Power Type of dish 1 Melted butter or chocolate 2/3 Reheating liquids 4/5 Preparation of creams and sauces 6/7 Cooking stews, blanquette, desserts 8/9 Cooking pasta and rice 10/11 Sealing meat, fish, omelettes 12 Fried food VRH 600 C - VRH 600 X - VRH 640 C - VRH 640 X Power Type of dish 0 off 1 cooking greens, fish 2 steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, beans 3 steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, beans 4 for roasting (moderate) 5 for roasting (high) 6 for browning, to bring large volumes to the boil As long as the temperature of the cooking zones remains above 60°C, even after use, the residual heat indicators stay on to prevent the risk of burns. The control knobs These are situated on the oven control panel andallow for the continuous control of the power setting of each cooking zone (from 1 to 12 or from 1 to 6).

Extendable cooking zone control

Extendable cooking zones (concentric or oval) are indicated on the glass hob surface by a dual heatingzone.To use the smaller zone only, set the control knob tobetween 1 and 12 according to the desired heatingpower.To use the large zone, set the knob to and thenadjust it to the desired heating power.20

GB Precautions and tips

 This appliance has been designed and

manufactured in compliance with international safety

standards. The following warnings are provided for

safety reasons and must be read carefully.

Practical advice on using the appliance

To obtain the best results from your hob:

Use flat-bottomed pans to ensure that they adhere

to the cooking zone perfectly.

 Always use pans with a diameter that is large

enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use

all the available heat.

 Make sure that the bottom of the cookware is

always dry and clean to guarantee correct

adherence and durability, not only for the cooking

zones but also for the cookware itself.

 Avoid using the same cookware that is used on

gas burners: the heat concentration on gas

burners may have warped the base of the pan,

causing it not to adhere to the surface correctly.

 Never leave a cooking zone on without cookware

placed on it because it heats up and rapidly

reaches the maximum level, which could damage

the heating elements.

The appliance was designed for domestic use

inside the home and is not intended for

commercial or industrial use.

The appliance must not be installed outdoors,

even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous

to leave the appliance exposed to rain and

 Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with

wet or damp hands and feet.

The appliance must be used by adults only for the

preparation of food, in accordance with the

instructions provided in this booklet. Do not use

the hob as a worktop or chopping board.

The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical

shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with

a sharp object such as a tool. If this happens,

disconnect the appliance from the electricity

mains immediately and contact a Service Centre.

If the surface of the hob is cracked, switch off the

appliance to prevent electric shocks from

 Ensure that power supply cables of other

electrical appliances do not come into contact

with the hot parts of the hob.

 Remember that the cooking zones remain

relatively hot for at least thirty minutes after they

have been switched off. An indicator light

provides a warning when residual heat is present (see

 Keep any object which could melt away from the

hob, for example plastic and aluminium objects,

or products with a high sugar content. Be

especially careful when using plastic film and

aluminium foil or packaging:

if placed on surfaces that are still hot, they may

cause serious damage to the hob.

 Always make sure that pan handles are turned

towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid

 When unplugging the appliance, always pull the

plug from the mains socket; do not pull on the

 Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work

without having disconnected the appliance from

the electricity mains.

 Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids,

on the hob as they may become hot.

 Do not let children play with the appliance.

The appliance should not be operated by people

(including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced

individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with

the product. These individuals should, at the very

least, be supervised by someone who assumes

responsibility for their safety or receive

preliminary instructions relating to the operation of

the appliance.GB 21 Care and maintenance

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity

supply before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

 Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for

example, products in spray cans for cleaning

barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust

products, powder detergents or sponges with

abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface

 Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on

It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob

using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent

If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special

glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well

 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.

If any plastic or sugary substances are

accidentally melted on the hob, remove them

immediately with the scraper, while the surface is

 Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a

special protective maintenance product: the

invisible film left by this product protects the

surface from drips during cooking. This

maintenance should be carried out while the

appliance is warm (not hot) or cold.

 Always remember to rinse the appliance well with

clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can

become encrusted during subsequent cooking

Stainless steel frame *

Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which

has been left on the surface for a long time, or by

cleaning products containing phosphorus.

After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface

well and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the

surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly

 Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is

similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or

degreasing products which are not suitable for use

Disassembling the hob

If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:

1. Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on

2. Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in

3. Take the hob out of its installation cavity.

 Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If

the appliance breaks down, contact a Service