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USER MANUAL VVK23R3150 VIVA

Your new appliance 8

Accessories 8

Electric hobs. 8

Before using for the first time. 8

Operation. 8

Cooking guidelines. 8

Precautions for use. 8

Cleaning and maintenance. 9

Stainless steel surfaces. 9

Enamel surfaces 9

Preventing damage 9

Technical Assistance Service 9

Warranty conditions. 9

Used appliances and packaging. 9

Environmentally-friendly disposal. 9

Safety precautions

Read these instructions carefully. You will only be able to use your appliance safely and effectively when you have read them. These operating and installation instructions should be retained, and passed onto the buyer if the appliance is sold.

The manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility if the requirements of this manual are not complied with.

The images shown in these instructions are for guidance only.

Do not remove the appliance from its protective packaging until it is installed in the unit. Do not switch on the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Contact our Technical Assistance Service.

Before installing your new hob, ensure that it is being installed according to the assembly instructions.

This appliance cannot be installed on yachts or in caravans.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

All installation and connection work must be performed by a certified technician, in compliance with the regulations and requirements of local electricity companies. We recommend that you call our Technical Assistance Service for any of these jobs.

This appliance has been designed for home use only, not for commercial or professional use. This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes, not as a heating system. The warranty will only be valid if the appliance is used for the purpose for which it was designed.

Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

Do not use lids or protective barriers for children which are not recommended by the

hob manufacturer. They may cause accidents such as those due to the overheating, ignition or detachment of fragments of materials.

This appliance may be used by children 8 years old and older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or they have been instructed about the safe use of the appliance and have understood the associated dangers.

Never let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by unsupervised children.

Risk of burns!

The hotplates and their immediate vicinity get very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children under 8 years old well away from this appliance.

Risk of fire!

The hotplates get very hot. Do not rest inflammable objects on the hob. Do not store objects on the hob.
- Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, products which produce fumes, inflammable materials or non-food products below or near this domestic appliance.
- Fat or oil which is overheated can catch fire easily. Never leave fat or oil to heat up unattended. If oil or fats do catch fire, never use water to put the fire out. Put the fire out by covering the pan with a lid and switch off the hotplate.

Risk of injuries!

In the event of a malfunction, switch off the appliance's electricity supply. For repairs, call our Technical Assistance Service.
- Do not tamper with the appliance's interior. If necessary, call our Technical Assistance Service.

Risk of electric shock!

Do not clean the appliance using steam cleaners.

Your new appliance

Page 2 shows an overall view of your new appliance as well as information on the measurements and power of the hobs.

Accessories

The following accessories can be purchased from the Technical Assistance Service:

Code

NEZ34VLA Coupling profile

The manufacturer accepts no liability if these accessories are not used or are used incorrectly.

Electric hobs

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.

Operation

Each control knob shows the hotplate that it controls.

Switching on

Turn the control knob anticlockwise to the required setting. The operation indicator will light up.

Setting 1: low power.

Setting 9: full power.

Note: It is recommended to start cooking on full power and then to use intermediate power levels after a few minutes.

Switching off

Turn the control knob clockwise to the off setting. The operation indicator will switch off.

Residual heat

The electric hob 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 energy.

Cooking guidelines

The following suggestions are intended as a guide only. Increase the power for:

large quantities of liquid,
preparation of large dishes,
uncovered pans.

Cooking: Setting

Melting: chocolate, butter, gelatine. 1-2

Cooking: rice, white sauce and ragout. 2-3

Cooking: potatoes, pasta, vegetables. 4-5

Light frying: stews, roast joints. 4-5

Steaming: fish. 5

Heating, keeping things warm: ready meals. 2-3-4-5

Grilling: escalopes, steaks, omelettes. 6-7-8

Cooking and browning 9

Precautions for use

The following advice is intended to help you save energy and prevent pan 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 pans that do not sit on the hotplate in a stable manner.
- Place the pan in the centre of the hotplate. Otherwise it could tip over.

Always use the pan lids when cooking.
Do not strike the hob and do not place excessive weight on it.
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.

Cleaning and maintenance

Any food which spills onto the hob must be cleaned off immediately with a dishcloth.

The hotplates should be cleaned with soap and water when they have cooled.

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 with oil or any other protective product available on the market.

Stainless steel surfaces

Over time, bluish or yellowish stains may appear on the hob and around the edges of the hotplates. Use stainless steel cleaners.

It is recommended that the cleaning product available from our Technical Assistance Service (code 464524) is used regularly.

Avoid using this type of product in areas with screen printed indications. The indications could be erased.

Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

Enamel surfaces

Clean the cooking hob using a damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaning products or scouring sponges.

This could cause the hob to lose its shine.

Preventing damage

Caution!

The hob must be kept dry. Salt water and wet pans can damage the hob.
Try not to spill salt on the surface of the hob.
- Never use abrasive products, steel scourers, sharp implements, knives, etc. to remove bits of hardened food from the hob.
Do not use steam cleaners. This could damage the hob.

Technical 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 located on the lower section of the hob and on the label in the user manual.

Warranty conditions

In the unlikely event that the appliance is damaged or does not meet your expectations in terms of quality, please inform us as

soon as possible. For the warranty to be valid, the appliance must not have been tampered with, or used inappropriately.

The applicable warranty conditions are those set out by the company's representative office in the country of purchase. 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.

Used appliances and packaging

If the symbol is shown on the specifications plate, bear in mind the following instructions:

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.

The packaging of your appliance has been manufactured using only the materials which are strictly necessary to guarantee efficient protection during transport. These materials are 100% recyclable, thus reducing the environmental impact. You can also contribute to caring for the environment by following the advice below:

• Dispose of the packaging in the appropriate recycling bin.
  Before you get rid of an old appliance, make sure you disable it. Contact your local authority to find out the address of your nearest recycling centre to dispose of your appliance.

• Do not pour used oil down the sink. Collect it in a sealed container and take it to an appropriate collection point or, failing that, place it in the rubbish bin (it will end up in a controlled dump; this is probably not the best option, but it will avoid contaminating ground water)

Service Technique 12

Conditions de garantie 12

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