Domino 38 PLUS - Cooker FALMEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Domino 38 PLUS FALMEC

sons, things and pets as a consequence of failing to comply with the safety warnings indicated in this booklet. It is imperative that this instructions booklet is kept together with the equipment for any future consultation. Intended use

• This cooker is intended to be used in domestic en- vironments to prepare and keep dishes warm.

• Do not install the cooker outdoors and do not ex- pose it to outdoor environment (rain, wind, etc.).

• Any other use is not admitted.

• Build in this cooker on ovens or electric kitchens only, if fitted with a fume cooling system.

• The equipment can be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sen- sory and mental abilities, or with no experience or knowledge, as long as they do so under supervision or after having received relative instructions regard- ing safe use of the equipment and understanding of the dangers connected to it. Children are not to play with the equipment. Clean- ing and maintenance by the user must not be car- ried out by children without supervision.

• Do not leave the cook top unmanned while it is working. Danger of burns

• Use the control lock to avoid that unauthorised people can switch on the appliance by themselves.

• place handles of frying pans and saucepans in a way that children cannot touch them.

• Switch off the cooking areas after use.

• Do not place any metal object on cooking areas that are on. Technical safety

• Installation operations are to be carried out by skilled and qualied installers in accordance with the instructions in this booklet and in com- pliance with the regulations in force. If the power cable or other components are damaged, the cook top shall NOT be used: dis- connect the cooker from the power supply and contact the Dealer or an authorised Servicing De- partment for repairs. Do not modify the electrical, mechanical or functional structure of the equipment. Do not personally try to carry out repairs or replacements. Interventions carried out by in- competent and unauthorised persons can cause serious damage to the unit or physical and per- sonal harm, not covered by the Manufacturer's warranty.

• Before installing the cooker, check the integrity and function of each part. Should anomalies be noted, do not proceed with installation and contact the Dealer. The electrical system to which the cooker is to be connected must be in accordance with local standards and supplied with earthed connection in compliance with safety regula- tions in the country of use. It must also comply with European standards regarding radio anti- static properties.

• The connection data (voltage and frequency) shown on the data plate of the cooker must match with those of the electric network. Compare these data before connection. In case of doubts, refer to an electrician.

• Do not use the cooker before installing it.

• It is forbidden to use the cooktop on moving equip- ment.

• Never open the case of the appliance.

• Falmec assures the compliance with the safety standards with original spare parts only.

• The appliance is not intended for use with external timer or remote control. USE WARNINGS

• Before powering the appliance for the first time, re- move any protective films and adhesives.

• While using, saucepans and kitchenware can cause noise that can depend on: - a high power level. - different materials of the bottom of saucepans.

• Never use water to put fire out. Deactivate the cook- ing area. Choke flames with a cover, a fireproofing blanket or something similar to it.14

• Do not keep inflammable objects in the drawers below the cooker. The cutlery tray shall be made up of fire-resistant material.

• Do not heat empty saucepans or frying pans and al- ways check that saucepans have a minimum quan- tity of liquids inside.

• Switch off the cooker after use.

• Continuously check the cooking in case of greases and oils used, as they can easily catch fire.

• Heat greases and oils at maximum for one minute and never use the Booster function.

• Pay attention not to burn yourself during and after using the device.

• Make sure that no fixed or mobile power cable of the device is in contact with the glass or a hot frying pan.

• Do not use the cooker to heat pots.

• Do not apply any type of cover on the cooktop.

• Electrical cables are not to be in contact with the cooker.

• It is recommended to protect hands from heat us- ing pot holders. Only use dry gloves or pot holders.

• Only use saucepans and frying pans with a smooth and magnetic bottom.

• Avoid that sugar, synthetic materials of aluminium, films are in contact with the hot areas. During cool- ing, those substances can cause cracks or other al- terations on the pyroceram surface: switch off the device and immediately remove from the cooking area that is still hot

• Move kitchenware by lifting it so as not to scrape the surface of the cooker.

• Saucepans and cooker are to be perfectly cleaned before being in contact.

• Do not let objects fall down and do not put any ob- ject on it!

Only use saucepans with magnetic bottom. Other materials are not admitted.

• Use saucepans of appropriate size to the desired cooking area.

• Always use a saucepan or frying pan on each cook- ing area, even with the BRIDGE function.

• Never put on sensor keys and lamps. Hot kitchenware on sensor keys and lamps can damage the electronics. Keep controls and lamps always clean.

• Pacemaker warning: For users who have a pacemaker, the magnetic field can affect its operation. It is recommended to refer to the dealer or to a doctor.

• Credit cards, pocket calculators, etc. are not to be in immediate proximity to a cooker switched on.

• Do no keep metal objects directly below the cook- er.

• Possibly use always covers to avoid heat dispersion.

• Cook with little water.

• After starting grilling or cooking dishes bring the power level to a lower one.

SAFETY DEVICES ON THE COOKER

Safety shutdown If a cooking area exceeds the maximum time for oper- ation at the same power, it is automatically switched off and the indication of the residual heat is shown. To reset the cooking area, touch the necessary keys. Power level

low 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P Maxi- mum duration of oper- ation in hours

The cooker switches off automatically if one or more controls stay covered for more than 10 seconds. To restore the proper operation: - remove all objects from the control panel. - clean the control panel. - restart the cooker and the concerned area. Overheating device Before items of the cooker can overheat, the control reduces the used power by following this procedure for protection measures: - Deactivation of booster and power booster if turned on.15 ENGLISH - Reduction of the power level set. - Shutdown of the cooking area concerned. On the display of the cooking area the message “E2” is displayed. It is possible to restore the cooking area when the de- fault message is off. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY Install the cooker after installing kitchen cabinets and basis. Make sure that worktops have been veneered with thermoresistant glue in order not to suffer deflections or detachments. It is forbidden to install the appliance on fridges or freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, or tumble driers. ELECTRICAL SAFETY The electrical system to which the cooker is to be connected must be in accordance with local standards and supplied with earthed connection in compliance with safety regulations in the country of use. It must also comply with European standards regarding radio antistatic properties. Make sure that it can’t be possible to touch the power cable of the cooker after it has been built-in and that it is not subject to mechanical stress. The socket used to connect the installed equipment to the electrical power supply must be within reach: otherwise, install a mains switch to disconnect the hood when required. Any changes to the electrical system must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Do not try to solve the problem yourself in the event of equipment malfunction, but contact the Dealer or an authorised Servicing Department for repairs. When installing the cooker, disconnect the equipment by removing the plug or switching o the main switch. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (only intended for qualied personnel) Disconnect the equipment from mains power network before carry- ing out any operation on the cooker. Make sure that electric wires inside the cooker are not disconnected or cut: in the event of damage, contact your nearest Servicing Department. Refer to qualied personnel for electrical connections. Connection must be carried out in compliance with the provisions of law in force. Before connecting the cooker to the mains power network, check that:

• the mains voltage corresponds with the voltage indicated on the data plate located inside the cooker;

• the electrical system is compliant and can withstand the load (see the techni- cal specifications located inside the cooker);

• the power supply plug and cable do not come into contact with tempera- tures exceeding 70 °C;

• the power supply system is effectively and properly connected to earth in compliance with regulations in force.

• the socket used to connect the cooker is within reach. In case of:

• devices fitted with cables without a plug: the type of plug to use is a ''stand- ardised'' one. The wires must be connected as follows: yellow-green for earth- ing, blue for neutral and brown for the phase. The plug must be connected to an adequate safety socket.

• fixed equipment not provided with a power supply cable and plug, or any other device that ensures disconnection from the electrical mains, with an opening gap of the contacts that enables total disconnection in overvoltage category III conditions. Said disconnection devices must be provided in the mains power supply in compliance with installation regulations. The yellow/green earth cable must not be cut off by the switch. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to comply with the safety regulations. Connection of the cooker: network Connection Cable section Power cable Switch gauge 230V~ 50/60Hz Single-phase + N 3 x 2.5 mm² H 05 VV - F H 05 RR - F 25 A *

• calculated with the contemporary factor in compliance with EN 60 335-2-6. POWER: Feature 38 38 Plus Total power 3500W 3500W Front position Rated power 1600W 2100W Booster power 1850W 3500W Back position Rated power 2100W 2100W Booster power (1/2) 2100/3000W 3500W16 DOMINO

Control description Cooker top ON/OFF. In case no other control is enabled, the cooker switches off automatically after a few seconds Selection of the front cooking area. If pressed together with it enables the BRIDGE function. Selection of the back cooking area. If pressed together with it enables the BRIDGE function. Control block: pressed for more than 2 seconds it inhibits all controls. To release controls, repeat the operation. Increase of the power level for cooking and booster selection, or increase of cooking time of the TIMER function. Decrease of the power level for cooking and booster selection, or decrease of cooking time of the TIMER function. Display display description Cooking area in stand-by Levels of power from the lowest to the highest one, which can be selected pressing the keys + and -. Power boost : 85% of the cooking power (solodisplaydestro)

Power boost : 100% of the cooking power Indication of the residual heat Level of power between 0 and 1, suitable to keep dishes warm (solodisplaydestro) Bridge function enabled (min Ø230mm). Saucepan not on the cooker or not suitable for material and size (min Ø120mm). (sudisplay centrale)

Control block function enabled. DOMINO 38 PLUS Control description Cooker ON / OFF In case no other control is enabled, the cooker switches off automatically after a few seconds. Cooking area activation, selection of the cooking power level from 1 to 9 and Booster activation. If pressed together with , it enables the BRIDGE function. Control block: pressed for more than 2 seconds it inhibits all controls. To release controls, repeat the operation. increase of the cooking time of the TIMER function. decrease of the cooking time of the TIMER function. Stop and Go function. Keep warm function: it allows to select 3 levels of power to keep dishes warm. Display display description Cooking area in stand-by. Levels of power from the lowest to the highest one, which can be selected pressing the keys + and -. Power boost : maximum cooking power. Indication of Stop and Go function enabled Indication of the residual heat. Function for the automatic start of cooking.

Bridge function enabled (min Ø230mm). Saucepan not on the cooker or not suitable for material and size (min Ø120mm). Control block function enabled. (right display only) (on central display)17 ENGLISH OPERATION AND

When a cooking are is turned on, the bottom of the saucepan heats. The cooking area only heats thanks to the heat given by the saucepan. The cooktop automatically detects the size of the saucepan. The heating power is to be chosen based on what shall be cooked. Please find below a short table: SETTING AREAS

Melt Heat Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Precooked dishes

Whisk Defrost Rice, pudding and cooked dishes Vegetables, fish, frozen food

Steam Vegetables, fish, meat

Boil Boiled potatoes, soups, pasta Fresh vegetables

6 - 7 Cook over a low heat Meat, liver, eggs, sausages

Fry Potatoes, donuts, cakes

Fry, bring to the boil Steaks, omelettes Boil

Fry, bring to the boil Bring to the boil big quantities of water Remark: heating time of cooktops is shorter than the gas cookers. BASIC FUNCTIONS See table of the corresponding model in the previous page. BRIDGE FUNCTION This function allows for the simultaneous operation of the 2 cooking areas To enable: - Enable the cooktop; For "38": press simultaneously the symbols + : - the symbol (solodisplaydestro) will be displayed on the screen of the front cooking area; - Push the keys + and – to set power. For "38 Plus": press simultaneously the symbols : - the symbol (solodisplaydestro) will be displayed on the screen of the back cooking area; - Set the power with the slider of the front cooking area. DEACTIVATION of the BRIDGE function: For "38": press simultaneously the symbols + . For "38 Plus": press simultaneously the symbols . BOOSTER FUNCTION The Booster strengthens power, so that big quantities can be heated (e.g. water to cook pasta). This power increase is enabled for max. 10 minutes. For "38": - Turn on the cooker; - select the cooking area; - touch (+) until on the screen is displayed on the back cooking area. Booster Activation For the back cooking area, it is possible to enable a double booster: - touch the key (+) until is displayed the symbol (solodisplaydestro)

If the front plate is adjusted in , the rear one cannot be adjusted beyond the level . If the rear one is in , the front one turns o. For "38 Plus": - Turn on the cooker; - touch the slider to bring power to and then the key (+). At the end of the Booster mode, power is automatically reduced to

If a zone is in , the nearby area cannot be adjusted beyond level .

Version "38" 42°C - Keeping temperature of cooked dishes: Turn on the cooker; Select the cooking area; Touch the key (+) : the symbol is displayed . Version "38 Plus" Turn on the cooker; Touch the key regarding the concerned cooking area and select one of the 3 levels of temperature: 42°C - Keeping temperature of cooked dishes ; 70°C - Keep on cooking

94°C - Bring to the boil

Shutdown of the cooker To shutdown the cooking area: Touch the key ( - ) until 0 is displayed on the screen of the cooking area. If the cooking area is still too hot, the residual heat is specified

Turn o the cooker Touch the key : all cooking areas are deactivated. On the display of the cooking areas that are still too hot, the symbol is displayed

Do not touch the cooking areas until the lamp is on. TIMER FUNCTION

AND AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN

The timer has two functions: 1 – TIMER; 2 – AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN of one or more cooking areas. It is possible to set the duration up to 99 minutes. Once the time set is over, on the display regarding time 00 is shown and a sound warning is activated that can be deactivated pushing keys (+) or (-). TIMER Timer can be used with the cooker being on and off. To set:

1. Press simultaneously the keys (+) and (-).

(on the Plus version the lamp is on );

2. Set the desired time touching keys (+) and (-).

Timer starts passing. To modify time repeat the procedure from point 1. To cancel timer:

1. Press simultaneously the keys (+) and (-).

(on the Plus version the lamp is on ).

2. Touch the key ( - ) to bring time to 00.

AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN For the automatic shutdown function:

1 - turn on the cooker;

2 - select the cooking area;

3 - select the level;

4 - set the timer as described above.

To set the automatic shutdown for another cooking area, repeat the procedure from point 2. TIMER and AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN can be used simultaneously.18 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS "38 PLUS" MODEL

This function allows to temporarily stop cooking and restore it with the same settings. to enable touch the key

If the function is not deactivated within 10 minutes, the cooker switches off. For deactivation Touch the key and within 5 seconds completely slide the slider to right.

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING OF THE COOKING

This function allows to speed up the start of cooking. The procedure is the following:

1 - turn on the cooker

2 - touch for more than 2 seconds the desired level of cooking:

on the display will be displayed and the desired level of cooking . For a certain period the cooking area will work at the maximum power to then rech the set level. To deactivate the function: touch again the control

RESTORE FUNCTION After turning off the cooker, it is possible to restore the last selected settings:

• Status of cooking of all cooking areas (power).

• Minutes and seconds of the timer by programmed cooking areas.

• Automatic programming of cooking. The restore procedure is the following: - turn on the cooker.

• touch within 6 seconds the key

Previous settings are restored. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PROBLEMS The cooker or cooking areas do not turn on:

• The cooker is not connected to the electric network.

• The protection fuse is released.

• Check if the block is not active.

• Keys are covered with water or grease.

• An object is placed on the keys. The symbol is displayed .

• There is no saucepan on the cooking area.

• The container used is not compatible with cooktops.

• The diameter of the saucepan bottom is too small compared to the cooking area. The symbol [E] is displayed:

• Disconnect and connect the cooker.

• Contact the after-sales centre. One of the area or the entire cooker turns o:

• The safety overheating system is active;

• The cooker or one cooking area remains on for too long;

• one or more keys are covered;

• one of the saucepans is empty and the bottom overheated. The fan keeps on working after the cooker shutdown:

• This is not a malfunction: the fan keeps on protecting the electronic power unit of the device.

• The fan stops automatically. The symbol [E2] or [E H] is displayed:

• The cooker overheated, leave it cool and then turn it on again. The symbol [E6] is displayed:

• Defective electrical network. Check the network voltage and frequency. The symbol [E8] is displayed:

• The air inlet of the fan is clogged, clean it.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION! For cleaning, never use a steam equipment. Before cleaning the cooker, make sure that it is at room temperature. Always clean the cooker after each use with a specific cleanser for pyroceram. Do not use products containing: - corrosive agents (soda, acids, ammoniac). - abrasive agents (dusts or paste). Do not use pointed or abrasive objects. After cleaning, dry the appliance with a soft cloth. If the appliance is built-in over an oven or an electric kitchen fitted with pyrolytic system do not operate it while the pyrolytic procedure is under way, as the over- heating protection of the cooker can be released (see relevant chapter).

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