CX31124 - Autres appareil de cuisine CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CX31124 CONSTRUCTA

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. Risk of fire!

The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob. Risk of fire!

The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. 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. 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. Risk of electric shock!

Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock. Risk of electric shock!14

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. Risk of electric shock!

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. 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. ■ 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. Overview The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage: Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly disposal Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. 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. 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 ceramic. Check your cookware. 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. 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.15 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 hotplates Hotplate and residual heat indicators The hotplate and residual heat indicators “ light up when a hotplate is warm: ■ Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate. ■ Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm. You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate. 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 You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls. Setting a hotplate Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting. 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. For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9. Stir thick liquids occasionally. Hotplate Activating and deactivating $ Single-circuit hotplate ð Dual-circuit hotplate To activate: turn the hotplate control clock- wise to ð. Set the heat setting. To deacti- vate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the ð symbol to 0. î Extended cooking zone To activate: Turn the hotplate control clock- wise to æ. Set the heat setting. To deacti- vate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the æ symbol to 0. Ongoing cooking setting Ongoing cooking time in minutes Melting Butter, gelatine 1- Heating and keeping warm Stew (e.g. lentil stew) Milk**

• Ongoing cooking without lid ** Without lid16 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. After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed fo 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. Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances. Boiling, steaming, braising Rice (with double the quantity of water) Unpeeled boiled potatoes Boiled potatoes Pasta, noodles Stew, soups Vegetables and frozen vegetables Cooking in a pressure cooker

Braising Roulades Pot roasts Goulash 3-4 3-4 3-4 50-60 min 60-100 min 50-60 min Frying** Escalope, plain or breaded Chop, plain or breaded Steak (3 cm thick) Fish and fish fillet, plain or breaded Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers Stir fry, frozen Pancakes 6-7 6-7 7-8 4-5 6-7 6-7 5-6 6-10 min 8-12 min 8-12 min 8-20 min 8-12 min 6-10 min consecutively Ongoing cooking setting Ongoing cooking time in minutes