EA125501 - Cooker SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EA125501 SIEMENS

Built-in electric hob unit

Before using for the first time

Cleaning and maintenance

Technical Assistance Service

Disposing in an environmentally-responsible manner

Preparing the kitchen unit

R emoval of cooking hob

Stainless stell surfaces

Packaging and old appliances

Read these instructions carefully. Reading these

instructions will enable you to use yopur appliance safely

These operating instructions should be retained, and

passed onto the owner if the appliance is sold.

The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility

resulting from non-compliance with the requirements

All installation and connection operations must be

carried out by an authorised technician, in line with legal

regulations and guidelines in force in the country, and

local electricity providers’ guidelines. It is recommended

that you call our Technical Assistance Service for any of

This appliance has been designed for home use only.

Do not tamper with the appliance’s interior. If necessary,

call our Technical Assistance Service.

Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged in any

way. Contact our Technical Assistance Service.

The surfaces of cooking appliances heat up during use.

Care must be taken when using these appliances. Keep

out of the reach of children.

This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes, not

as a heating system.

Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire easily. Never

leave fat or oil to heat up unattended. If it does catch fire,

never use water to put the fire out. Risk of burns! Put the

fire out by covering the pan with a lid and switch off the

In the event of a malfunction, switch off the appliance’s

power supply. For repairs, call our Technical Assistance

Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners. Risk of

11The graphics in this instruction manual are given as a

Before using for the first time

To remove the new smell, switch the hotplates on to full

power for five minutes, one by one, without placing any

pans on top. Do not switch more than one hotplate on at

a time. At this point it is normal to notice smoke and

odours, but these will disappear over time.

Caution! Do not operate the hotplates without placing

pans on top, except during this initial heating phase.

Setting 1: low power.

Setting 6 or 9 (depending on the model): full power

Tip It is recommended to start cooking on full power and

then to use intermediate power levels after a few

The electric hotplates can be switched off slightly before

the end of the cooking time. The residual heat will enable

you to continue cooking for several minutes, thus saving

The following suggestions are intended as a guide only.

Increase the power for:  large quantities of liquid, preparing large quantities of food, using pans without lids. 12

Turn the knob clockwise to the required setting.

Turn the knob anticlockwise to the off setting.Warnings for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy

and prevent cookware damage:

 Use pans which are suitably sized for the hotplate. The

diameter of the base of the pan should match that of

the hotplate, and should not be smaller.

 Use a pan with thick flat base.

 Do not use damaged cookware, which does not sit

evenly on the hotplate.

 Place the pan in the centre of the hotplate. Otherwise it

could be overturned.

 Always use the pan lids when cooking.

 Do not strike the hob and do not place excessive

 Pans should be placed on the hob carefully.

 Do not cover the hob with aluminium foil or similar

products when cooking. This could damage the hob.

 Do not allow liquids to boil over onto the hob and

hotplates. Use deep pans when cooking with large

quantities of liquid.

 The hob must be kept dry. Salt water and wet pans

can damage the hob. Do not cook with wet pans.

Heating, warming: ready meals 3 - 4 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Grilling: cutlets, steaks, omelettes 4 - 5 6 - 7 - 8

Cooking and browning 6 9

13Cleaning and maintenance

Any food which spills onto the hob must be cleaned off

immediately with a dishcloth.

Once the hotplates are cool, they should be cleaned with

Dry the hob. Moisture may cause the hotplates to rust

over time. Wet hotplates should be dried quickly.

To protect the surface of the hotplates, treat them using

an oil or other protective product available on the market.

The edges of the hotplates may turn slightly yellow with

use. This is normal. Clean the edges using a stainless

steel cleaner. These cleaners must not be used on areas

with printed symbols. The symbols may be wiped off.

Clean the cooking hob using a damp cloth.

Do not use aabrasive cleaning products or scouring

sponges. This could cause the hob to lose its shine.

Stainless steel surfaces

Over time, bluish or yellowish stains may appear on the

hob and around the edges of the hotplates. Use stainless

Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

The hob must be kept dry. Salt water and wet pans can

Try not to spill salt on the hob.

Never use sharp instruments, knives, etc. to remove bits

of hardened food that have stuck to the hob.

Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners; this

14Technical Assistance Service When contacting our Technical Assistance Service, please provide the product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) of the appliance. This information is given on the specifications plate of the appliance and can be found on the sticker in the instruction manual. Warranty conditions The applicable warranty conditions are those set out by the company’s representative office in the country of pruchase. Detailed information is available from retail outlets.Proof of purchase must be presented to obtain the benefits of the warranty.We reserve the right to introduce changes. Packaging and old appliances If the symbol appears on the specifications plate, follow these instructions: Disposing in an environmentally-responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC 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. 15

These instructions must be read carefully before

proceeding to install the appliance.

The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility

resulting from non-compliance with the requirements

All installation and connection operations must be

carried out by an authorised technician, in line with legal

regulations and guidelines in force in the country, and

local electricity providers’ guidelines. It is recommended

that you call our Technical Assistance Service for any of

This appliance has been designed for home use only.

Before you begin, turn off the appliance’s electricity

The appliance’s electrical connection cables must not be

in contact with the hot parts of the hob. This could cause

damageto the cable insulation.

Appliances with any electrical component must be

Do not tamper with the appliance’s interior. If necessary,

call our Technical Assistance Service.

Check that the hob is compatible with the oven or control

The units next to the appliance must be made of non-

inflammable materials. The laminated covering and and

glue for adhering it must be heat resistant.

This appliance cannot be installed on fridges, washing

machines, dishwashers or similar.

16Preparing the kitchen unit

If installing your hob close to a wall or the side of a

cupboard, allow a minimum distance of 80mm between

the opening for the built-in appliance and the wall.

The work surface must be cut as shown in the drawing

(minimum 38mm thick).

Coat the surfaces with a moisture and heat-resistant

varnish. For tiled work surfaces, seal the joints where the

tiles meet with silicone rubber. Use heat-resistant

adhesives (>150º) for all bonding operations around the

If the base of the control module hob is accessible, a

separator must be fitted at least 100mm from the hob

base, to prevent any contact.

1. Fit the clamps at the points provided. These points

must not be machined.

2. Tighten the clamps via the upper hole. Use the lower

hole on tiled work surfaces.

3. Affix the adhesive joint along the edge of the plate.

The ends of the joint must not overlap.

4. Before fitting the hob into the built-in opening, check

that the colour of the plug matches the colour of the

5. Position the hob via the opening and fit it in place by

pressing upwards. Feed the cables through to the

Check that the power and voltage of the appliance given

on the specifications plate are compatible with the

electrical installation.

This appliance is type “Y”: The input cable must only be

changed by the Technical Assistance Service. The cable

type and minimum cross-section must be respected.

1. Connect the hob and the control module or oven to

the electricity supply. Do not switch any of the

appliances on at the mains.

Tighten the grounding clip (green and yellow cable) of

the hob to the clip on the oven or control module.

3. Connect the various hotplate plugs into the

correspondingsockets. The colour marked on the

cable must match the colour of the dot next to the

4. Fit the oven or control module in place, taking care

not to damage any cables.

Note: Once installed, if the hob does not work, check the

main supply fuses. If it still does not work, call an

authorised technician.

Removal of cooking hob

1. Switch off the power supply to the oven. Always

switch off the power supply before disconnecting the

2. Disconnect the grounding clip (green and yellow

3. The oven is disassembled in the reverse order to

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