EP726QT90E - Cooker SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EP726QT90E SIEMENS

We would like to thank and congratulate you for your choice. This practical modern appliance has been made using materials of the highest quality, which have been put through the strictest of Quality Controls during manufacture and meticulously tested to ensure that they meet all of your cooking demands. To make life easier, this instructions booklet is divided up into two sections: instructions of use and installation instructions.

We kindly ask you to read and follow these simple instructions in order to guarantee first-class results from the very start. This booklet contains important information not only concerning use, but also concerning your own personal safety and maintenance of the appliance.

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CONTENTS

SafetyWarnings 3

Your new hob 5

Gas Burners 6

Recommended receptacle diameters 7

Cooking recommendations 8

Timer operation 9

Programming 10

Other functions 11

The digital display 13

Warnings of use 14

Cooking 14

Cleaning and maintenance 15

Troubleshooting 16

Conditions of warranty 17

Safety warnings

Read this manual carefully in order to cook efficiently and safely.
In accordance with current regulations, the installation and adaptation of gas systems may only be performed by an officially authorised technician.
Check all measurements before proceeding to install your new hob.
These instructions are only valid for the countries indicated on the appliance. Refer to the technical instructions to adapt the appliance to the conditions of use for the relevant country.
This appliance has been designed for home use only, not for commercial or professional use. This appliance cannot be installed on yachts or in caravans. The warranty will only be valid if the appliance is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
This appliance should not be connected to device for extracting combustion products.
The appliance should not be exposed to strong draughts, as these may blow the burners out.
This appliance leaves the factory set for the gas supply indicated on the characteristics plate. Call the Service Centre this it needs to be altered.
Do not tamper inside the appliance. If necessary, call your local Service Centre.
- Look after these instructions of use and installation so as to be able to produce them should the appliance ever change hands.
If your hob is supplied with a glass cover, do not subject it to excessive force. If the glass should become detached from the hob, call the Service Centre immediately for them to repair or replace it.
Do not use a damaged appliance.
The surfaces on heating and cooking appliances get hot when in use. Be careful. Keep children away from the appliance.

• Only use your appliance for the preparation of food and never for room-heating purposes.
  Overheated fat or oil can easily catch fire. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking food with fat or oil, e.g. chips.
  Never pour water on burning fat or oil. DANGER OF BURNS! Cover the receptacle to smother the flames and turn the hob off.
  In the event of a fault, cut the gas and electricity supplies to the appliance. Call our Service Centre to repair the fault.
• Do not use unstable or uneven-based receptacles on cooking plates or burners. They may accidentally tip over.
  If a gas supply knob/valve jams, do not force it. Call your official Service Centre immediately for them to repair or replace it.
  While using your gas hob should avoid draughts and spillages of cold liquids. As these may cause the glass to break.
  Do not use steam clearing machines to clean the hotplate, as there is risk of electrocution.
  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
  The illustrations used in this booklet are only intended as a guide.

IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY.

Your New Hob:

Gas burners

Fig 1.

Each control knob indicates which burner it controls. Fig 1.

To light a burner, push in the knob for the burner you wish to use and turn it in an anti-clockwise direction to the lighting position. Hold the knob at the maximum position for a few seconds until the burner ignites and then release and set the knob to the desired setting. If the burner does not light at the first attempt, repeat the operation.

If your hob does not come with any kind of automatic ignition system, then light the burners with a naked flame (cigarette lighter, matches, etc.).

If the spark plugs are dirty, then a fault may occur in the ignition system. Keep them completely clean. Clean the spark plugs using a small brush, remembering that the plugs must not receive any kind of violent impact.

If your hob is equipped with burners with safety valves which prevent gas from being released should the burners accidentally go out, proceed to light as described above, but keep the control knob pressed in until the burners light and then for a few more seconds once alight. If complete ignition does not occur, repeat the operation keeping the knob pressed in for approx. 10 seconds The appliance switches off automatically after 6 hours of operation. Turn all the control knobs to the position and then you can turn the appliance on again.

To turn the burners off, turn the control knob in a clockwise direction to the setting.

Your modern functional hob is equipped with progressive valves which permit you to find the perfect flame setting between maximum and minimum.

Depending on the model that you have purchased, your hob may come with a triple-flame burner, the perfect system for cooking paellas, using woks, etc.

Gas appliances create both heat and humidity in the room they are used in. Make sure that your kitchen is properly ventilated: keep natural ventilation outlets open or install a mechanical ventilation system (extractor fan). When using your appliance for a prolonged period of time, it may be necessary to provide additional ventilation e.g. by opening a window (without creating a draught) or turning up the setting on your mechanical ventilation system.

Recommended receptacle diameters (cm.)

Depending on model:

BURNER	MINIMUM Ø RECEPTACLE	MAXIMUM Ø RECEPTACLE
Triple flame: 22 cm
Rapid:	22 cm 26 cm
Semi-rapid:	12 cm 20 cm
Auxiliary: 10 cm 12 cm

Additional pan support:

Fig 2.

Depending on the model that you have purchased, your hob may come equipped with an additional pan support. This pan support is essential when using the triple-flame burner for receptacles with diameters of more than 26 cm, griddles, terracotta casseroles and all kinds of concave receptacles (Woks, etc...) Fig 2. If you do not have a pan support, then these are available from your Service Centre, code 363300.

Coffee pot support: Depending on the model that you have purchased, your hob may come equipped with an additional coffee pot support. This pan support is only for use on the auxiliary burner for receptacles with diameters of less than 10cm . If you do not have a pan support, then these are available from your Service Centre, code 184200.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the non-use or misuse of these additional pan support.

Cooking recommendations

These recommendations are only intended as a guide

Very strong Strong Medium Slow
Triple flame Boiling, stewing, grilling, Re-heating and keeping food browning off, paellas, oriental warm: prepared food, food (Wok) pre-cooked food
Rapid	Escalope, steak, omelette, Rice, white Steaming: fried food sauce, ragout. fish,	vegetables.
Semi-rapid	Steamed potatoes, fresh Re-heating and keeping food vegetables, pasta warm: pre-cooked food and delicate stews.
Auxiliary	Stews, rice pudding, caramel.	Thawing and slow boiling: pulses, fruit, frozen food	Making/melting: Butter, chocolate, jelly

Timer Function

The timer is an electronic clock to set a kitchen timer and two cooking timers for the burners.

The kitchen timer runs independently of all the other settings. This means that it can still be set when the hob is locked.

The cooking timers can be used to switch off the burners automatically.

Kitchen timer

You can use the kitchen timer to set a time up to 99 minutes. It runs independently of all the other settings. THE KITCHEN TIMER DOES NOT SWITCH OFF ANY BURNER.

Setting procedure

1. Touch the symbol L . The display will show the following image 山 .
2. Touch the symbol < or > within next 5 seconds to set the time

The time begins to count down after a few seconds. If more than one timer ( kitchen or cooking timer) is set, the timer with the shortest time is displayed.

When the cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds for 30 seconds, is shown in the display.

Touch any symbol. The display goes out and the audible signal ceases.

Changing the time

Touch the symbol and change the time using the symbol < or > within next 5 seconds.

The new time begins to count down after a few seconds.

Cancelling prematurely

Touch the symbol 日 and change the time to 00 using the symbol < or>

The indicator disappears after a few seconds or if more than one timer is set, the timer with the shortest time is displayed.

Notes

The kitchen timer is no longer in operation after a power cut.

You can set a time up to 99 minutes.

Setting a burner to switch off automatically. The cooking timer.

Enter a specific duration for the desired burner. When the duration has elapsed, the burner switches off automatically.

The burner must be switched on.

1. Touch the symbol 已 .The display will show the following image 00
2. Touch once more the symbol . The display will show during 1 second the layout of the appliance
   show during 1 second the layout of the appliance . Now, touch the symbol to select the desired burner.
3. Once the desired burner is selected, touch the symbol < or > within next 5 seconds to set the desired time.

You can set, in this way, any burner of the hob.
YOU CAN ONLY HAVE 2 COOKING TIMERS SET AT THE SAME TIME.

The time begins to count down after a few seconds or when we select another burner.

If more than one timer is set, the timer with the shortest time is displayed.

When the duration has elapsed

When the duration has elapsed, the burner switches off, a signal sounds for 30 seconds, 00 is shown on the right of the display and on the left the dots will rotate.

Touch any symbol. The display goes out and the audible signal ceases.

TURN THE CONTROL KNOB TO THE "0" POSITION FOR THE BURNERS WHICH HAVE BEEN SWITCHED OFF BY THE TIMER.

Changing the duration

Touch the symbol , select the burner and change the time using the symbol < or> within next 5 seconds. The new time begins to count down after a few seconds.

Cancelling prematurely

Touch the symbol , select the burner and change the time to 00. using the symbol < or > . The indicator disappears after a few seconds or if another timer is set, the timer with the shortest time is displayed.

Notes

The timer function is no longer active after a power cut. You can set duration up to 99 minutes.

If you would like to call up the remaining duration of the set times, touching the symbol you will see them.

Other functions

Timer button lock

Press and hold the symbol for at least 4 seconds. A whistle will sound and the display will show the following message P_L^ . Then the display will show the programme information again. If any symbol is touched when this function is being used, a whistle will sound and P_L^ will appear on the display. To deactivate the button lock, press the symbol again for at least 4 seconds.

Overtemperature protection

Your hob has a protection system for the electronic of the timer.

Where there is high temperature in the electronic of the timer, the message H and the information of the set times are alternatively displayed, and the burners will stay switched on. If the temperature drops down to an acceptable level, the H message disappears. If the temperature reaches the maximum allowed limit, the timer switches off all the burners of your appliance as

a safety action, the message H and the remaining time of the set burners which have been switched off are alternatively displayed. The controls are blocked until the temperature drops down to an acceptable level. Wait a few minutes and use again your appliance.

Power failure protection

If there is a power cut, as a safety action, the set burners are switched off.

As soon as the electricity is restored, the message PQ is displayed. In order to use again the timer, touch any of the symbols, the display will go out and your hob will be reeady to be set.

The message PO is also displayed the first time the appliance is plugged in. In order to use again the timer, touch any of the symbols, the display will go out and your hob will be ready to be set.

Notes

When water falls on any of the sensors, the system sends out an alarm.

The system will not work if it is handled with wet hands.

The digital display

Messages in the digital display

H	Excess temperatures (See Protection against excess temperatures).
PL	Timer button lock (See Timer button lock).
PO	Connecting the appliance to the power supply/ Power failure (See Protection against power supply failure).

Warnings concerning cooking:

DON'Ts

DOs

Do not use small receptacles on large burners. The flame should not touch the sides of receptacles.

Do not cook without lids or with lids only partially covering receptacles. You are wasting energy.

Do not use receptacles with uneven bases. They lengthen cooking times and increase energy consumption.

Do not place receptacles on burners off centre. They could tip over. Do not use wide-based receptacles on the burners nearest to the controls. When centred on the burner, they could touch the controls or raise the temperature in the area. This may damage the hob.

Do not place receptacles directly on top of burners.

Do not use excessive weights or strike the hob with heavy objects.

Do not use two burners or heat sources for a single recipient. Do not use baking trays, earthenware dishes, etc... at full heat for a long time

Always use suitably sized receptacles on each burner. This helps avoid excessive gas consumption and prevents receptacles from getting tarnished. Always use lids.

Only use thick-,flat-based saucepans, frying pans and casseroles.

Always place receptacles in the middle of burners.

Always place receptacle on the pans support. Make sure that the metal grids and the tops of the burners are correctly positioned before using them.

Handle receptacles on the hob with care.

Only use one recipient per burner. Use the extra mental grid on the burner with three flames.

Cleaning and maintenance:

DON'Ts

Do not use scouring powder, over cleaner sprays or abrasive pads that may scratch the glass. Never use sharp objects such as knives or wire wool to remove the remains of food that has become encrusted onto the surface. Do not use knives, scrapers or similar implements for cleaning the joins between the glass and the rims of the burners or the metal surrounds. Do not slide recipients over the glass as they may scratch it. Similarly, do not drop hard or sharp objects onto the glass. Avoid Knocking any part of the edge of the cooking plate.

Grains of sand, which may, for example, come from cleaning vegetables, can scratch the glass surface.

DOs

Once the appliance is cold, clean it with a sponge and soapy water.

Clean the surface of the heating elements once they have cooled down, each time they are used. Even small amounts of dirt burn when it is switched on again.

The burners and pans support must be cleaned regularly to keep them clean. This is done by submerging them in soaply water and scrubbing them with a non-metal brush to keep the holes and slits free from obstruction so they can give a perfect flame. Dry the burner covers whenever wet or damp.

After cleaning and drying the burners, make sure that the covers are properly in position on the flame diffuser.

The high temperatures suffered by the cover on the triple-flame burner ring and the stainless steel parts on your hob (grease trays, area around burners, etc) may become discoloured over time. This is NORMAL. Clean them after use with a product suitable for stainless steel.

After washing the pans support, dry them thoroughly before cooking with them again. The presence of droplets of water or dampness at the beginning of the cooking process may damage the enamel surface.

Be careful with the feet on the metal grids when cleaning them; if they are detached, the grid may scratch the glass next time it is used.

Troubleshooting

It is not always necessary to call the Service Centre. In some cases, you may be able to solve the problem yourself. This table contains some useful information. Important information:

Only authorised personnel from our Service Centre are qualified to work on the main gas and electric systems.

What's wrong	Possible cause Solution
...if none of the electrical system works?	-Faulty fuse. -Check the fuse in -The automatic circuit breaker or mains differential has been triggered.	the main fuse box and replace it if it is faulty -Check to see if the circuit breaker or a differential has been triggered in the mains supply box
...if the electric ignition system does not work?	-There may be food or cleaning product particles between the spark plugs and the burners. -The burners are wet. -Dry the -The covers on the burners are not in the right position.	-The gap between the spark plug and the burner needs to be cleaned carefully. burner covers and spark plugs carefully. -Check that the covers have been put in the proper position.
...if the flame on the burners is not evenly distributed?	-The burner components have not been assembled properly. -The gas outlets on the burners are dirty.	-Put the components in their correct positions. -Clean the gas outlets on the burners.
...if the gas flow does not seem normal or there is no gas flow at all?	-The gas flow has been cut at an intermediate stopcock. -If the gas is supplied from a gas bottle, it may be empty.	-Open any intermediate stopcocks. -Replace the gas bottle with a full one.
...if the kitchen smells of gas?	-One of the valves has been left open. -Possible leak on the gas bottle coupling.	-Check to see if a valve has been left open. -Check that the coupling on the gas bottle is in order.
...if the safety devices on the different burners do not work?	-The control knob has not been kept pressed in for long enough. -The outlets on the burners are dirty.	-Once ignited, keep the control knob pressed in for a few seconds. -Clean the gas outlets on the burners.

Should you need to contact our Service Centre, please quote the following information:

E-NR FD

These indications appear on your appliance's characteristics plate on the bottom of your appliance.

Conditions of warranty

The conditions of warranty are those set out by our company's representatives in the country where you purchased your appliance. The salesperson that sold you the appliance will be only too pleased to inform you as to the details of these conditions. Proof of purchase must be produced when making any kind of claim against the warranty.

The manufacturer reserves the right to modify these conditions.

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