CA328352 - Cooker CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CA328352 CONSTRUCTA

Safety precautions. 26

Causes of damage 27

Environmental protection 27

Environmentally-friendly disposal. 27

Energy-saving tips. 27

Getting to know your appliance. 28

The control panel. 28

The hotplates 28

Residual heat indicator. 28

Setting the hob. 29

Switching the hob on and off 29

Setting a hotplate 29

Table of cooking times 29

Electronic boil start control 31

Setting the electronic boil start control. 31

Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control. 31

Tips for the electronic boil start control. 31

Childproof lock. 32

Switching the childproof lock on and off. 32

Automatic childproof lock 32

Automatic time limit. 32

Control panel pause 32

Basic settings. 32

Changing the basic settings 33

Cleaning and care. 33

Ceramic 33

Hob surround. 33

Rectifying faults 34

After-sales service. 34

Test dishes 35

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

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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.

Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example.

Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or hob guards. These can cause accidents.

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.
• The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

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.
• The hotplate heats up but the display does not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

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.

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:

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.

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/EU 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

The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.

The control panel

Displays

Heat settings

H/h Residual heat

Electronic boil start control

Controls

① Main switch
Control panel pause
Childproof lock
Electronic boil start control

Controls

Hotplate selection
-+Adjustment fields
Automatic zone control

Notes

• When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
  Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their effectiveness.
• Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. The electronics could overheat.

The hotplates

Hotplate Activating and deactivating

Single-circuit hotplate
Dual-circuit hotplate Select the hotplate and touch the symbol
Extended cooking zone Select the hotplate and touch the 品 symbol

When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.

When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again

Residual heat indicator

The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate.

If appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used, for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display changes to . The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently.

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

The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.

To switch on: touch the ① symbol. A signal sounds. The display light above the main switch and the ③ indicators light up. The hob is ready for use.

To switch off: Touch the ① symbol until the display light above the main switch and the displays go out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Notes

The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time, the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.

Setting a hotplate

Use the ^+ and - symbols to set the desired heat setting.

Heat setting 1 = lowest setting

Heat setting 9 = highest setting

There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This is identified by a dot.

Setting the heat setting

The hob must be switched on.

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.

1. Touch the symbol to select the hotplate. lights up in the heat setting display, - lights up under the heat setting display.

2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears.

3. symbol: heat setting 9
   symbol:heat setting 4

1. To change the heat setting: touch the + or - symbol until the desired heat setting appears.

Switching off the hotplate

Use the 品 symbol to select the hotplate. Touch the ^+ or - symbol until appears. After about 10 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears.

Notes

The last selected hotplate remains activated. You can set the hotplate without selecting it again.
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
Chocolate coating	1-1.	-
Butter, honey, gelatine	1-2	-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)	1-2	-
Milk**	1-.2.	-
Heating sausages in water**	3-4	-
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach	2-.3.	10-20 min
Frozen goulash	2-.3.	20-30 min
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings	4-.5.*	20-30 min
Fish	4-5*	10-15 min
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce	1-2	3-6 min
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandise sauce	3-4	8-12 min

• Ongoing cooking without a lid
  ** Without lid
  *** Turn frequently

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	2-3	15-30 min
Rice pudding	1.-2.	35-45 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes	4-5	25-30 min
Boiled potatoes	4-5	15-25 min
Pasta, noodles	6-7*	6-10 min
Stew, soups	3.-4.	15-60 min
Vegetables	2.-3.	10-20 min
Frozen vegetables	3.-4.	10-20 min
Cooking in a pressure cooker	4-5	-
Braising
Roulades	4-5	50-60 min
Pot roasts	4-5	60-100 min
Goulash	2.-3.	50-60 min
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded	6-7	6-10 min
Escalope, frozen	6-7	8-12 min
Cutlet, plain or breaded***	6-7	8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)	7-8	8-12 min
Hamburger, rissoles (3 cm thick)***	4.-5.	30-40 min
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)***	5-6	10-20 min
Poultry breast, frozen***	5-6	10-30 min
Fish and fish fillet, plain	5-6	8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded	6-7	8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers	6-7	8-12 min
Scampi and prawns	7-8	4-10 min
Stir fry, frozen	6-7	6-10 min
Pancakes	6-7	consecutively
Omelette	3.-4.	consecutively
Fried eggs	5-6	3-6 min
Deep-fat frying (fry 150-200 g per portion continuously in 1-2 litres oil**)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets	8-9	-
Croquettes	7-8	-
Meat, e.g. chicken portions	6-7	-
Fish, breaded or battered	5-6	-
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered	5-6	-
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter	4-5	-

• Ongoing cooking without a lid
  Without lid
  * Turn frequently

Electronic boil start control

The electronic boil start control heats the hotplate using the highest heat setting and then switches down to the simmer setting you have selected.

The time taken for the hotplate to heat up depends on the simmer setting selected.

Setting the electronic boil start control

The electronic boil start control can only be activated in the first 30 seconds after you have switched on the hotplate:

1. Set the desired ongoing cooking setting for the hotplate.
2. Touch the R symbol.

The electronic boil start control is activated. and the ongoing cooking setting flash alternately.

After the food has been brought to the boil, only the ongoing cooking setting remains lit on the display.

Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control

The table below shows which dishes electronic boil start control can be used for.

The smaller quantities specified are for the smaller hotplates and the larger quantities are for the larger hotplates. The values given are guidelines.

Stir thick liquids occasionally.

Dish with electronic boil start control Quantity Heat setting Total cooking time			in minutes
Heating
Stock	500 ml-1 litre	A 7-8	4-7 min
Thick soups	500 ml-1 litre	A 2-3	3-6 min
Milk**	200-400 ml	A 1-2	4-7 min
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew) 400-800 g A 1-2 -
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach	300-600 g	A 2-3	10-20 min
Frozen goulash	500 g-1 kg	A 2-3	20-30 min
Poaching
Fish 300-600 g A 4-5* 20-25 min
Boiling
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	125-250 g	A 2-3	20-25 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water	750 g-1.5 kg	A 4-5	30-40 min
Boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water	750 g-1.5 kg	A 4-5	20-30 min
Vegetables with 1-3 cups of water	500 g-1 kg	A 2-3	15-20 min
Frozen vegetables with 1-3 cups of water	500 g-1 kg	A 4-5	15-20 min
Braising
Roulades	x 4	A 4-5	50-60 min
Pot roasts	1 kg	A 4-5	80-100 min
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 min
Cutlet, plain or breaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)	1-2	A 7-8	8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers	200-300 g	A 6-7	8-12 min
Pancakes		A 6-7	continuous frying
* Ongoing cooking without a lid
** Without lid

Tips for the electronic boil start control

Electronic boil start control is designed to conserve food's nutritional value while using little water for cooking.

• Add only approximately 3 cups of water to the food for large hotplates and approximately 2 cups of water for small hotplates.
  Place a lid on the saucepan.

Electronic boil start control is not suitable for food that is cooked in a large volume of water (e.g. pasta).

Childproof lock

You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hotplates.

Switching the childproof lock on and off

The hob must be switched off.

To switch on: touch the symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The indicator light above the symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.

To switch off: touch the symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The lock is released.

Automatic childproof lock

This function automatically activates the childproof lock every time you switch the hob off.

Switching on and off

You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on and off in the Basic settings section.

Automatic time limit

If a hotplate has been switched on for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limit is activated. The hotplate stops heating. F and the H / h residual heat indicator flash alternately on the hotplate display.

The display goes out when you touch any control. You can make new settings.

When the time limit is activated depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours).

Control panel pause

If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is switched on, settings may be altered.

To prevent this from happening, your hob has a control panel pause function. Touch the symbol. A signal sounds. The indicator light above the symbol lights up. The control panel

is locked for 30 seconds. You can now wipe over the control panel without altering any settings.

Note: The main switch is excluded from the control panel pause function. You can switch off the hob at any time.

Basic settings

Your appliance has various basic settings. You can adapt these settings to your needs.

Display Function

Automatic childproof lock

Switched off.*

Switched on.

C Audible signal

Confirmation signal and operation error signal are switched off.
Only the operation error signal is switched on.
Only the confirmation signal is switched on.
Confirmation signal and operation error signal switched on.*

Activation of the filament circuits

Switched off.
Switched on.
2 Last setting before the hotplate was switched off.*

Time for selecting the hotplate

Unlimited: The last selected hotplate can always be adjusted without having to select it again.*
Once you select a hotplate, you have 10 seconds to adjust it, after which you will have to select it again in order to be able to adjust it.

Reset to basic setting

Switched off.*

Switched on.

• Basic setting

Changing the basic settings

The hob must be switched off.

1. Switch on the hob.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, touch the symbol for 4 seconds.

±bc and ±bI flash alternately in the left-hand display and ±b lights up in the right-hand display.
3. Touch the symbol repeatedly until the desired indicator appears in the left-hand display.

1. Touch the + or - symbol repeatedly until the desired setting appears on the right-hand display.

1. Touch the symbol for 4 seconds.

The setting is activated.

Switching off

To exit the basic setting, switch off the hob with the main switch and make new settings.

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.

Rectifying faults

Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the notes in the table before calling the after-sales service.

The electronics of your hob are underneath the control panel. For various reasons, the temperature in this area may rise sharply.

In order that the electronics do not overheat, the hotplates are switched off as and when necessary. The F2 , F4 , or F5 display appears alternately with the H or h residual heat indicator.

Display Fault Measure

Blank There is no power supply. Check the household fuse for the appliance. Check whether there is a power cut by trying other electronic appliances.
All displays flash The touch controls are wet or an object is resting on them.	Dry the touch controls or remove the object.
F2 Several hotplates have been used over a prolonged period at high power settings. To protect the electronics, the hotplate has been switched off.	Wait a while. Touch any touch control. When F2 goes out, the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. You can continue cooking.
F4 Despite the switch-off by F2, the electronics have become hot again. All hotplates have therefore been switched off.	Wait a while. Touch any touch control. When F4 goes out, you can continue cooking.
F5 and the heat setting flash alternately. An audible signal can be heard	Warning: There is a hot pan in the area of the control panel. There is a risk that the electronics will overheat. Remove the pan. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can continue cooking.
F5 and audible signal	There is a hot pan in the area of the control panel. To protect the electronics, the hotplate has been switched off. Remove the pan. Wait a while. Touch any touch control. When F5 goes out, you can continue cooking.
F8 The hotplate was in operation for too long and has switched itself off.	You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately.

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.

Test dishes

This table has been produced for test institutes to facilitate the testing of our appliances.

The data in the table refers to our accessory cookware from Schulte Ufer (4-part induction pot set CZ9442X0) with the following dimensions:

Saucepan dia.16 cm, 1.2 litres, for 14.5cm dia. single-circuit hotplate

Cooking pot dia. 16 cm, 1.7 litres, for 14.5cm dia. single-circuit hotplate
Cooking pot dia. 22cm 4.2 litres, for 18~cm dia. or 17~cm dia. hotplate
Frying pan dia. 24~cm for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate

Heating up/bringing to boil Ongoing cooking
Test dishes Heat setting Cooking time (min:sec) Lid Ongoing cooking				setting	Lid
Melting chocolate
Ovenware: Saucepan
Chocolate couverture (e.g. Dr. Oetker Zartbitter, 150 g) on 14.5 dia. hotplate	-	-	-		1
Heating and keeping lentil stew warm
Ovenware: Cooking pot
Lentil stew made to DIN 44550
Initial temperature 20 °C
Amount 450 g for 14.5 cm dia. hotplate	9	approx. 2:00 without stirring	Yes	1.	Yes
Amount: 800 g for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate	9 approx.	2:00 without stirring Yes	1.	Yes
Lentil stew from the tin
e.g lentil with Erasco sausages: Initial temperature 20 °C
Amount 500 g for 14.5 cm dia. hotplate 9		approx. 2:00 (Stir after approx. 1:30)	Yes	1.	Yes
Amount: 1000 g for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate	9	approx. 2:30 (Stir after approx. 1:30)	Yes	1.	Yes
Simmering Béchamel sauce
Ovenware: Saucepan
Milk temperature: 7 °C
Recipe: 40 g butter, 40 g flour, 0.5 l milk (3.5% fat content) and one pinch of salt for 14.5 cm dia. hotplate	92	approx. 5:20	No	11,3	No
				1 Melt the butter, stir in the flour and salt and keep cooking the roux for 3 minutes
		2 Add the milk to the roux and bring to the boil, stirring continuously		3 After the Béchamel has come to the boil, keep cooking it at setting 1 for a further 2 minutes, stirring all the time
Cooking rice pudding
Ovenware: Cooking pot
Milk temperature: 7 °C
Recipe: 190 g round grain rice, 22.5 g sugar, 750 ml milk (3.5% fat content) and one pinch of salt for 14.5 cm dia. hotplate	9	approx. 6:30 Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Switch down to the ongoing cooking setting and add the rice, sugar and salt to the milk	No	2	Yes
				Stir the rice pudding after 10 minutes
Test dishes	Heating up/bringing to boil Ongoing cooking
	Heat setting	Cooking time (min:sec)	Lid	Ongoing cooking setting	Lid
Recipe: 250 g round grain rice, 30 g sugar, 1 l milk (3.5% fat content) and one pinch of salt for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate	9 approx.	6:30 Heat the milk until it starts to rise up. Switch down to the ongoing cooking setting and add the rice, sugar and salt to the milk	No 2 Yes
				Stir the rice pudding after 10 minutes
Cooking rice
Ovenware: Cooking pot
Water temperature 20 °C
Recipe made to DIN 44550:	9 approx.	2:48 Yes 2 Yes
125 g long grain rice, 300 g water and a pinch of salt for 14.5 cm dia. hotplate
Recipe made to DIN 44550:	9 approx.	3:15 Yes 2. Yes
250 g Long grain rice, 600 g water and a pinch of salt for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate
Frying pork loin chops
Ovenware: Frying pan
Initial temperature for loin chops: 7 °C
Amount: 3 loin chops (total weight approx. 300 g, about 1 cm thick) 15 g sunflower oil for 18 cm dia.or 17 cm dia. hotplate	9 approx.	2:40 No 7 No
Frying pancakes
Ovenware: Frying pan
Recipe made to DIN EN 60350-2
Amount: 55 ml mixture per pancake for 18 cm dia. or 17 cm dia. hotplate	9 approx.	2:40 No 6 or 6. depending	on browning level	No
Deep-fat frying frozen chips
Ovenware: Cooking pot
Amount: 1.8 kg sunflower oil per portion: 200 g frozen chips (z.B. McCain 123 Original Fries) for 18 cm dia.or 17 dia. hotplate	9 Until oil temperature reaches 180 °C	No 9 No

If the tests are carried out with an 18~cm dia. hotplate with a power rating of 1500 W, the boiling time is increased by approx. 20% and the ongoing cooking setting is increased by one ongoing cooking setting.

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