EC 744 100 E - Cooker AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Amica
Model	EC 744 100 E
Product type	Built-in ceramic hob
Dimensions (W x D x H)	592 x 522 x 48 mm
Net weight	7.8 kg
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Maximum power	6.8 kW
Number of cooking zones	4
Types of cooking zones	Standard radiant or HiLight (depending on version)
Cooking zone diameters	1 x Ø210, 1 x Ø180, 2 x Ø145 (or version with dual zones)
Residual heat indicator	Yes, 4 indicators (one per zone)
Hob material	Ceramic glass
Installation	Built-in
Cut-out dimensions	560 x 490 mm (approx)
Worktop thickness	28 to 40 mm
Clearance under hob	At least 80 mm
Connection to control unit	By cables with color-coded plugs
Cleaning	Soft cloth, scraper for stubborn stains, special ceramic glass cleaner
Safety	Residual heat indicator; instructions: mandatory supervision, risk of burns
Standards	EU Directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2009/125/EC
Environmental protection	Recyclable; do not dispose of with household waste

Frequently Asked Questions - EC 744 100 E AMICA

How to install the Amica EC 744 100 E hob?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified professional. The hob is built into a worktop with a thickness of 28 to 40 mm, with a cut-out of 560 x 490 mm. Leave a free space of at least 80 mm under the hob for ventilation. Attach the supplied seal under the hob before recessing, then screw the fixing brackets. Connect the color-coded cables to the corresponding connectors of the control unit or oven.

What types of pans to use on this ceramic hob?

Use pans with a flat and thick bottom, whose diameter matches that of the cooking zone. The bottoms must be clean and dry. Avoid containers made of aluminum, plastic, or with rough bottoms that could scratch the hob. Pans with lids are recommended to save energy.

How to clean stubborn stains on the hob?

Clean the hob after each use, preferably while still warm. For stubborn stains, use a special ceramic glass scraper with the blade at a 45° angle. Then wipe with a soft cloth and a suitable cleaning product. In case of sugar residues, remove them immediately, even when hot, as they can irreversibly damage the hob.

What to do in case of a crack or deep scratch on the hob?

If you notice a crack or deep scratch, immediately disconnect the appliance and contact customer service. Do not use the hob further, as there is a risk of electric shock. Superficial scratches do not affect safety but may be aesthetic.

How does the residual heat indicator work?

Each cooking zone is equipped with an indicator light that turns on when the zone temperature exceeds 50°C. Even after switching off, the zone remains hot. The indicator allows you to reuse accumulated heat to warm dishes or keep warm, and avoids accidental burns.

Can I use aluminum or plastic containers?

No, it is strictly advised against using aluminum containers, aluminum foil, or plastic containers on the ceramic hob. They can melt, deform, or damage the surface. Only use compatible pans (stainless steel, enameled cast iron, etc.).

What are the important safety instructions?

Never leave the hob unattended during cooking, especially with oil or fat (fire risk). Do not use water to extinguish a fire: cover with a lid or fire blanket. Do not place objects on the hob and keep children away. In case of damage, unplug the appliance.

How to save energy with this cooker?

Use pans with a flat bottom whose diameter exactly matches the cooking zone. Cover pans to reduce heat loss. Take advantage of residual heat by turning off the zone a few minutes before the end of cooking. Clean the hob regularly for better heat transmission.

What to do if a cooking zone does not heat?

First check that the hob is properly supplied and the connection cable is correctly plugged in. Make sure the zone is turned on via the control unit. If the problem persists, contact a qualified technician or customer service. Do not attempt to repair yourself.

How to connect the hob to the oven or control unit?

The connection is made by a group of cables with color plugs (white, green, blue, black, yellow). Connect each plug into the socket of the same color on the control unit or oven. This operation must be carried out by a qualified electrician to ensure safety.

USER MANUAL EC 744 100 E AMICA

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This hob combines exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions, operating the appliance will not be a problem.

Before packing each hob is subjected to rigorous safety and operational testing in our quality control facilities.

Please carefully read this User Manual before using the appliance for the first time. By following all instructions contained in this manual you will avoid improper use of the appliance.

Please keep this User Manual in a safe place for future use. Please follow all instructions and recommendations of this User Manual in order to avoid an accident.

Important!

The appliance may only be operated when you have read and understood this manual thoroughly.

The appliance is designed solely for cooking. Any other use (eg heating) is incompatible with the appliance's intended purpose and can pose a risk to the user.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation of the appliance.

Information about the product concerning Regulation (EU) No 66/2014, can be found on the last pages of the user manual or in other printed documents provided with the product.

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Safety instructions....13

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Certificate of compliance CE

The Manufacturer hereby declares that this product complies with the general requirements pursuant to the following European Directives:

● The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC,
● Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EC,
● ErP Directive 2009/125/EC,

and therefore the product has been marked with the CE symbol and the Declaration of Conformity has been issued to the manufacturer and is available to the competent authorities regulating the market.

Caution! The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Use caution when touching the appliance. Children under 8 years of age should be kept away from the unit. Children can use the appliance when supervised.

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with the associated risks. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Children can clean the device only when supervised. Children can use the appliance only when supervised.

Caution! Do not heat up fat or oil unattended (fire hazard!).

NEVER extinguish fire with water. Unplug the appliance and extinguish the flames using a lid or non-combustible blanket.

Caution! Do not store any items on the hob (fire hazard!).

Caution! In the event of an any damage to the bob (scratches or cracks), turn off the appliance and disconnect from the power supply (risk of electric shock!).

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Do not use steam cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.

Caution! The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

Warning! Use only hob guards designed by manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

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1.4-Cooking zone ∅145 regular (1200 W) or HiLight (1200 W)
2-Cooking zone ∅210 regular (2100 W) or HiLight (2300 W)
3-Cooking zone ∅180 regular (1700 W) or HiLight (1800 W)
5-Residual heat indicator

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1 - Double cooking zone ∅180 / ∅120 (1700 W)
2 - Double cooking zone ∅145 x 250 (2000 W)
3 - Cooking zone ∅180 regular (1800 W)
4 - Cooking zone ∅145 regular (1200 W)
5-Residual heat indicator

Used appliance cannot be disposed together with other household waste. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. It is indicated by the symbol on the product itself, or on the Operating Instructions or packaging.

The raw materials may be reused as indicated. By reusing or recycling the materials or parts, you will be playing an important part in protecting our environment.

Information on the collection point for electrical waste may be obtained from a

competent municipal office.

Important!

The appliance may only be operated when you have read and understood this manual thoroughly.

The appliance is intended for household use only. Any other use (e.g. for room heating) will be inconsistent with the intended use and may be dangerous. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes that do not affect the operation of the appliance.

1. Technical specification

• Rated voltage of the heating elements \~230V, 50 Hz
• Max. power 6,8 kW (widest version)
• Dimensions 592 x 522 x 48
• Weight 7,8 kg

The hob is designed to be controlled by a control panel or oven control panel.

Certain hob models can be equipped with the following cooking zones:

• Frying pan ∅145 x 250 regular (1800 W) or HiLight (2000 W)
• Wide cooking zone ∅180/120 regular (1700 W) or HiLight (1700 W)
• Wide cooking zone ∅210/120 regular (2100 W) or HiLight (2200 W)

2. Practical tips

Ceramic hob is resistant to temperature shocks — you can put both hot and cold pots on it. Do not put large, heavy pots, which do not fit onto one cooking zone, for example small cauldrons. Ceramic glass is particularly sensitive to the point impact, e.g. with a salt shaker, condiment jars and other small, hard objects.

Observe the following rules when using the ceramic hob:

• Do not operate a cooking zone without cookware,
• Only place pots with a clean, dry bottom,

• Immediately remove small amounts of sugar or foods (e.g. fruit compote), if possible also when hot, otherwise sugar starts to react with the hob and will cause irreparable damage,

• Do not cook any food in aluminium foil, aluminium or plastic containers.

• Remember not to scratch the ceramic glass, for example with dirty cookware with sharp edges,
• Do not place any plastic objects on the hob, e.g. small spoons or forks, etc.

Only use cookware with lids. Lids must not extend beyond the outline of the pot, so that condensed water drips on the hob,

- If you notice deep scratches or cracks, immediately disconnect the hob from the electrical power supply and contact the customer service department.

- Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.

- This appliance may not be operated by persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory abilities (including children), or by persons with no knowledge of the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the operating instructions of the appliance, provided by a person responsible for safety.

Important!

Good pot allows you to save energy. Suitable pot should have a thick, flat bottom, and its diameter should match the diameter of the cooking zone, as it provides best heat transfer properties.

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3. Residual heat indicator

If the temperature of a heating zone exceeds 50^ C this is signalled by an indicator which lights up for that zone. When the heating indicator lights up it warns the person using the cooker against touching a hot heating zone.

For about 5 to 10 minutes after a heating zone is switched off it will still have residual heat that can be used, for example to warm up or keep dishes warm without switching on another heating zone.

4. Cleaning the ceramic hob

Clean the hob regularly after each use, if possible, while still hot. Do not allow the hob surface to burn or become heavily soiled.

• Remove light, non-sticky dirt with a damp cloth,
• Remove all heavy and sticky dirt with a special scraper for ceramic hobs; remember not to scratch the ceramic glass while cleaning. (scraper is fitted with a replaceable blade (see figure))

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In the event of damage by sugar or food with high sugar content, always, or at least each time before cooking such food, wipe the hob with a special detergent for cleaning ceramic hobs or steel containers. This detergent not only cleans, but also protects by forming a protective layer of silicone oils.

5. Connect to the control panel

Connect the hob to the control panel or the oven with a cable harness terminated with plugs. It is colour-coded (white, green, blue, black, yellow). Connect by plugging a specific-colour plug of the cable harness to the outlet in the control Panel or the oven marked with the same colour.

6. Installation

• Kitchen worktop must have a thickness of between 28 and 40 mm and depth of at least 600 mm. It must be flat and horizontal. Space between the wall and the worktop must be protected against ingress or water and moisture
• The distance between the edge of the opening (cut-out) and the edge of the worktop should be at least 60 mm on the front side, and at least 50 mm at the rear.
• Kitchen cabinets for built-in appliances must have a veneer finishing, and adhesives used must be resistant to temperature of 100°C. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in deformation of the surface and veneer peeling.
• The opening (cut-out) edges should be protected with a sealant providing water resistance to prevent swelling of the product.
• Worktop opening must be cut to dimensions as shown on Figure 1.
• Leave space of at least 80 mm under the hob, to ensure proper air circulation and avoid excessive heating of parts around the cooking zone.

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Assembly of the gasket

*Depending on the model, the seal is already installed at the factory (fig.1)

If the seal has not been fitted at the factory, proceed as follows:

Before installing the hob in the cut-out worktop, the gasket is to be attached to the back of the hob (pic. 2)

To do this, first peel off the protective film from the self-adhesive seal and glue the gasket as close as possible to the outer edge of the hob (fig. 3,4).

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Do not install the appliance without the foam gasket.

Then turn the hob over insert it into the cut-out of the furniture. Align the positioning symmetrically so that the distances between the hob and the countertop is the same on all sides. (fig. 5)

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Install the hob in a furniture worktop PG4\*\*

• To install a worktop with a thickness of 38 mm, use 4 "A" fixing brackets. Installation is shown on Fig. 2 and in Fig. 3. To install a worktop with a thickness of 28 mm, in addition to "A" fixing brackets, use additional 4 wooden elements with dimensions of 15x15x50 mm. Installation is shown on Fig. 4 and in Fig. 5.
• Check the hob gasket for any defects and correct fitting to the hob.
• Slightly tighten the fixing brackets from the underside of the worktop.
• Clean the worktop, place the hob in the opening and push into worktop opening.
• Put the fixing brackets vertically to the edge of the hob and tighten.

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* in some models the gasket is attached to the hob.

Installation in the furniture worktop PB\*4V\*0...

• Cut the opening in the furniture worktop according the dimensions indicated on the figure (Fig. A).
  • The minimum clearance under the hob is 80 mm.
• Connect the hob with a power cord according to the attached diagram.
• Select the power cord core cross-section to match to the hob power (this should be done by an authorized installer).
• Check the hob gasket for any defects and correct fitting to the hob*
• Clean the worktop, place the hob in the opening and push into worktop opening.

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Kod oštećenja uzrokovanih šećerom ili hranom s velikom količinom šećera, uvijek, a najrjeđe prije kuhanja takve hrane, prebrisati ploču specijalnim deterdžentom za čišćenje keramičkih ploča ili čeličnih površina. Takav deterdžent ne samo da čisti, ali i štiti površinu stvarajući sloj silikonskog filma.

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• Kod pulta debljine 38 mm za pričvršćivanje ploče iskoristiti 4 pričvrsna elementa "A". Način montaže je prikazan na crt.2 i 3. Kod pulta debljine 28 mm osim pričvrsnih elemenata"A" dodatno upotrijebiti 4 drvene kocke dimenzija 15x15x50 mm. Način montaže je prikazan na crt.4 i 5.
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• Lagano zavrnuti pričvrsne elemente ispod ploče.
• Očistiti pult, umetnuti ploču u otvor i pritisnuti na pult.
• Pričvrsne elemente podesiti okomito u odnosu na rubove ploče i do kraja zavrnuti.

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