VVK26R8250 - Cooker VIVA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VVK26R8250 VIVA

Safety precautions. 20

Causes of damage 21

Environmental protection 21

Environmental protection. 21

Tips for saving energy 21

Getting to know your appliance. 22

The control panel. 22

The hotplates 22

Residual heat indicator 22

Setting the hob. 22

Switching the hob on and off 22

Setting a hotplate 23

Table of cooking times 23

Electronic boil start control 24

Setting the electronic boil start control. 24

Table of cooking times for electronic boil start control. 24

Tips for the electronic boil start control. 25

Childproof lock 25

Switching the childproof lock on and off 25

Automatic childproof lock 25

Automatic time limit 25

Basic settings 26

Changing the basic settings 26

Cleaning and care. 26

Ceramic 26

Hob surround 27

Rectifying faults 27

After-sales service. 27

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.

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.

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 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 burning!

• The hotplates and the area around them get very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children away.
• 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!

• 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.

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.
- Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs must only be carried out by a trained after-sales engineer. If the appliance is defective, switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

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

Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.

Environmental protection

This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE - waste electrical and electronic equipment). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable.

Tips for saving energy

Always use a correctly fitting lid for the pan.Cooking without the lid requires four times as much energy. A glass lid allows you to observe the cooking without having to lift the lid off.
Use pots and pans with level bases. Using cookware with unlevel bases increases energy consumption.
The diameter of the base of your pot or pan should match the size of the hotplate. In particular, if pots that are too small are placed on a hotplate, energy is wasted. Please note: Cookware manufacturers often specify the diameter of the top of the pan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
Use a small pan for small quantities of food. A large saucepan containing little food requires more energy.

Use only a little water when cooking. This will save energy. It also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
- Switch to a lower heat setting as soon as possible.

Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off as early as 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

Controls

When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.

Notes

The settings will remain unchanged if you touch several symbols at once. This allows you to wipe up spills on the control panel.
Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their effectiveness.

The hotplates

Hotplate Activating and deactivating
○ Single-circuit hotplate
◎ Dual-circuit hotplate	Touch the ⊙ symbol
∞ Extended cooking zone	Touch the ⊙ 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 indicator above the main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use.

To switch off: touch the ① symbol until the display above the main switch goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Note: The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.

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 a heat setting:

The hob must be switched on.

1. Touch the + or - symbol.
   lights up in the display.
2. Touch the + or - symbol within the next 10 seconds. 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.

Note. Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on and off at the highest setting.

Switching off the hotplate

Touch the + or - symbol until 0 appears. After about 10 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears.

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.

When heating thick liquids, stir regularly.

For bringing liquids to the boil, use heat setting 9.

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Melting
Chocolate, cooking chocolate, butter, honey	1-2	-
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.	20-30 mins
Frozen goulash	2-.3.	10-15 mins
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings	4-.5.	20-30 mins
Fish	4-5*	10-15 mins
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce	1-2	3-6 mins
Emulsified sauces, e.g. béarnaise sauce, hollandise sauce	3-4	8-12 mins
Boiling, steaming, stewing
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	2-3	15-30 mins
Rice pudding	1-.2.	25-35 mins
Unpeeled boiled potatoes	4-5	25-30 mins
Boiled potatoes	4-5	15-25 mins
Pasta, noodles	6-7*	6-10 mins
Stew, soups	3-.4.	15-60 mins
Vegetables	2-.3.	10-20 mins
Vegetables, frozen	3-.4.	10-20 mins
Cooking in a pressure cooker	4-5	-
Braising
Roulades	4-5	50-60 mins
Pot roasts	4-5	60-100 mins
Goulash	2-.3.	50-60 mins

• Continue cooking without a lid
  ** Without lid

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Frying**
Escalope, plain orbreaded	6-7	6-10 mins
Escalope,frozen	6-7	8-12 mins
Cutlet,plain orbreaded	6-7	8-12 mins
Steak (3 cm thick)	7-8	8-12 mins
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)	5-6	10-20 mins
Chicken breast,frozen	5-6	10-30 mins
Fish and fish fillet,plain	5-6	8-20 mins
Fish and fish fillet,breaded	6-7	8-20 mins
Fish and fish fillet,breaded and frozen,e.g.fish fingers	6-7	8-12 mins
Scampi and prawns	7-8	4-10 mins
Stir fry,frozen	6-7	6-10 mins
Pancakes	6-7	continuous
Omelette	3.-4.	continuous
Fried eggs	5-6	3-6 mins
Deep-fat frying(fry 150-200g per portion continuously in 1-2 litres oil**)
Frozen products,e.g.chips,chicken nuggets	8-9	-
Croquettes	7-8	-
Meat balls	7-8	-
Meat,e.g.chicken portions	6-7	-
Fish,breaded or battered	5-6	-
Vegetables,mushrooms,breaded or battered	5-6	-
Small items,e.g.doughnuts,fruit in batter	4-5	-

• Continue cooking without a lid
  ** Without lid

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 simmer setting for the hotplate.
2. Touch the P 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 simmer setting remains lit in 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.

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 mins
Thick soups	500 ml-1 litre	A 2-3	3-6 mins
Milk**	200-400 ml	A 1-2	4-7 mins

Heating and keeping warm

Stew (e.g. lentil stew) 400-800 g A 1-2 -

• Continue cooking without a lid
  ** Without lid

Dish with electronic boil start control Quantity Heat setting Total cooking time
			in minutes
Defrosting and heating
Frozen spinach	300-600 g	A 2.-3.	10-20 mins
Frozen goulash	500g-1 kg	A 2.-3.	20-30 mins
Poaching
Fish 300-600 g A 4-5* 20-25 mins
Boiling
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	125-250 g	A 2-3	20-25 mins
Unpeeled boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water	750 g-1.5 kg	A 4-5	30-40 mins
Boiled potatoes with 1-3 cups of water	750 g-1.5 kg	A 4-5	20-30 mins
Vegetables with 1-3 cups of water	500g-1 kg	A 2.-3.	15-20 mins
Frozen vegetables with 1-3 cups of water	500g-1 kg	A 4.-5.	15-20 mins
Braising
Roulades	4 pieces	A 4-5	50-60 mins
Pot roasts	1 kg	A 4-5	80-100 mins
Frying**
Escalope, plain orbreaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 mins
Cutlet,plain orbreaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 mins
Steak (3 cm thick)	1-2	A 7-8	8-12 mins
Fish and fish fillet, breaded	1-2	A 6-7	8-12 mins
Fish and fish fillet,breaded and frozen,e.g.fish fingers	200-300 g	A 6-7	8-12 mins
Pancakes		A 6-7	continuous frying

• Continue 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 symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.

To switch off: touch the symbol for approx. 4 seconds. The hob is unlocked.

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 is in use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limit is activated.

The hotplate stops heating. F and ±bB flash alternately in the hotplate indicator.

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).

Basic settings

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

Indicator Function
c1	Automatic childproof lock
	Switched off.*
	Switched on.
c2	Audible signal
	Confirmation signal and operation error signal switched off.
	Only operation error signal switched on.
	Confirmation signal and operation error signal switched on.*
c7	Activation of the filament circuits
	Switched off.
	Switched on.
	Last setting before the hotplate was switched off.*
c0	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

and flash alternately in the left-hand display and 0 lights up in the right-hand display.

1. Touch the symbol repeatedly until the desired indicator appears in the left-hand display.
2. Touch the ^+ symbol repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the right-hand display.

1. Touch the x = 0 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 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.

Hob surround

To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the following instructions:

Use only warm, soapy water.
Do not use harsh or abrasive agents.
Do not use the glass scraper.

Rectifying faults

Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following notes before calling the after-sales service.

Indicator Fault Action

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.
E is flash- ing	The controls are damp or an object is resting on them.	Dry the controls or remove the object.
Er+ number	Electronic fault. Switch the appliance off and back on again after about 30 seconds using either the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service if this appears in the display again.
F2	The electronics have overheated and have switched off the corresponding hotplate.	Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch a control for the hotplate.*
F4	The electronics have overheated and have switched off all hotplates.	Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any con- trol.*
F8	The hotplate was in operation for too long and has switched itself off.	You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately.

• Do not place hot pans close to or on the control panel

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.