EKC 301-5 - Cooker Exquisit - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ceramic hob
Brand	Exquisit
Model	EKC 301-5
Cut-out dimensions	480 x 275 mm
Total power	3000 W
Number of cooking zones	2
Front cooking zone - Power / Diameter	1200 W / 150 mm
Rear cooking zone - Power / Diameter	1800 W / 190 mm
Electrical supply	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 1 phase + N
Protection class	Y
Energy consumption of the hob	178.9 Wh/kg
Residual heat indicator	Yes (H symbol)
Automatic cooking function	Yes, on all zones
Operating time limitation	Yes, depending on power level
Surface material	Ceramic glass
Minimum distance to wall	50 mm
Minimum distance to hood	760 mm
Power supply cable included	Yes, with type E/F plug
Recommended protection rating	16 A
Care and cleaning	Water and dish soap, avoid abrasives

Frequently Asked Questions - EKC 301-5 Exquisit

How to turn on the hob?

Press the On/Off key for 2 seconds. The display shows [0] on each zone.

What does the displayed H symbol mean?

The H symbol indicates residual heat. Do not touch the zone and do not place heat-sensitive objects on it.

How to use the automatic cooking function?

Select the zone, press [+] then press [+] again to activate the automatic function. Then choose the cooking level with [-]. The display flashes [A] with the level.

What to do if the E symbol appears?

The E symbol indicates an electronic fault. Cut off the power supply and call after-sales service.

How to clean the ceramic hob?

Use water with dish soap or a special ceramic glass cleaner. Do not use abrasives, scouring pads, or steam cleaners.

Why won't the hob turn on?

Check the fuse or circuit breaker. Ensure the touch controls are not covered with water or grease. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

What does the Er03 message mean?

Er03 indicates that an object or liquid is covering the control keys. Clean or clear the keys, the symbol will disappear.

How to turn off a cooking zone?

Simultaneously press the [+] and [-] keys of the zone, or press [-] until the display shows [0] or [H].

What to do in case of overheating of the hob?

The hob turns off automatically and displays Er21. Let it cool down then turn it on again. If the message persists, contact after-sales service.

Can I use aluminum pans?

No, aluminum or synthetic containers may melt on hot zones. Use pans suitable for ceramic glass.

USER MANUAL EKC 301-5 Exquisit

Instructions for use and installation

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USING THE APPLIANCE 16

PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE 17

PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE.... 18

OTHER PROTECTIONS 18

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE....19

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 19

CONTROL PANEL 19

USE OF THE APPLIANCE....19

DISPLAY 19

STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 20

BEFORE THE FIRST USE....20

STARTING-UP 20

RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION 20

AUTOMATIC COOKING 20

OPERATING TIME 21

COOKING ADVICES....22

EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING.... 22

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 22

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM....22

ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION 23

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....24

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 25

Precautions before using

• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connecting of the appliance have to be done by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for damage caused by building-in or connecting errors.
• To be used, the appliance must be well-equipped and installed in a kitchen unit and an adapted and approved work surface.
• This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
• Do not change or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate cannot be used as freestanding or as working surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to local standards.
• Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-dryer: steam may damage the electronic appliances.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer or separate remote control system.

Using the appliance

• Switch the heating zones off after using.
• Keep an eye on the cooking using grease or oils: that may quickly ignite.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with the glass or the hot saucepan.
• Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.

• In general do not place any metallic object except heating containers on the glass surface. In case of untimely engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even burn.

• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This is supposed to become very hot and catch fire.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Precautions not to damage the appliance

• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot container over the control panel.
• If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure the space between the content of the drawer and the inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is essential to guaranty a correct ventilation.
• Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer situated under the vitroceramic hob. The eventual cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.

Precautions in case of appliance failure

• If a defect is noticed, switch on the appliance and turn off the electrical supplying.
• If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the appliance and contact the after sales service.
• Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance by yourself.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Other protections

• Note sure that the container pan is always centred on the cooking zone. The bottom of the pan must have to cover as much as possible the cooking zone.
• Do not to use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they could melt on still hot cooking zones.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket

Technical characteristics

Type	EKC301-5
Total Power 3000 WEnergy consumption for the hob EC_hob * 178.9 Wh/kg
Front heating zoneNominal power 1200 WStandardised cookware category* AEnergy consumption for the hob EC_hob * 173.8 Wh/kg	150 mm
Rear heating zoneNominal power 1800 WStandardised cookware category* CEnergy consumption for the hob EC_hob * 183.9 Wh/kg	190 mm

* calculated according to the method of measuring performance (EN 60350-2).

Control panel

graph TD
    A["Power display"] --> B["Selection keys"]
    B --> C["+"]
    C --> D["On/Off key"]
    E["+"] --> F["+"]
    G["-"] --> H["+"]
    I["+"] --> J["+"]
    K["+"] --> L["+"]
    M["+"] --> N["+"]
    O["+"] --> P["+"]
    Q["+"] --> R["+"]
    S["+"] --> T["+"]
    U["+"] --> V["+"]
    W["+"] --> X["+"]
    Y["+"] --> Z["+"]
    AA["+"] --> AB["+"]
    AC["+"] --> AD["+"]
    AE["+"] --> AF["+"]
    AG["+"] --> AH["+"]
    AI["+"] --> AJ["+"]
    AK["+"] --> AL["+"]
    AM["+"] --> AN["+"]
    AO["+"] --> AP["+"]
    AQ["+"] --> AR["+"]
    AS["+"] --> AT["+"]
    AU["+"] --> AV["+"]
    AW["+"] --> AX["+"]

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Display

Display Designation Description

0 Zero The heating zone is activated.

1...9 Power level Selection of the cooking level.

E Error message Electronic failure.

A Heat accelerator Automatic cooking

H Residual heat The heating zone is hot.

L Locking The control panel is locked

Before the first use

Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent which risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.

Starting-up

• Start up / switch off the hob:

Action	Control panel	Display
To start	press key [ ]	2 x [0] 1
To stop	press key [ ]	nothing or [H]11

• Start up / switch off a heating zone:

Action	Control panel	Display
Zone selection	press selection key	display is on
Increase power	press key [ + ]	[ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Decrease power	press key [ - ]	[ 9 ] to [ 1 ]
Stop	press simultaneous [ + ] and [ - ]		[ 0 ] or [ H ]
or press key [ - ]		[ 0 ] or [ H ]

Residual heat indication

After the switch-off of the hob, the heating zone is still hot and indicates [H] on the display. The symbol [H] disappears when the heating zone may be touched safely.

When the residual heat indicator light is on, don't touch the heating zone and don't put any heat sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.

Automatic cooking

All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic cooking device. The cooking zone starts at full power during a certain time, and then reduces automatically its power on the pre-selected level.

• Start-up :

Action	Control panel	Display
Zone selection	press selection key	[0]
Full power setting	press key [+]	[1] to [9]
Automatic cooking	repress key [+]		[9] is blinking with [A]
Power level selection	press key [-]	[9] wents to [8][7]
(for example « 7 »)	[7] is blinking with [A]

• Switching off the automatic cooking :

Action	Control panel	Display
Zone selection	press selection key	[7] is blinking with [A]
(for example « 7 »)
Power level selection	press key [-] or [+]		Level selected

Operating time

Each cooking zone is equipped with an operating time limitation: the cooking zone is automatically switched off after a certain time without any change of settings. This time is varying according to the selected power level as described in the table below.

Power level	Max operating time (hours)
1	6
2	6
3	5
4	5
5	4
6	1,5
7	1,5
8	1,5
9	1,5

Examples of cooking power setting

(The values below are indicative)

1 to 2 Melting	Reheating	Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatineDishes prepared beforehand
2 to 3 Simmering	Defrosting	Rice, pudding, sugar syrupDried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4 Steam Vegetables	es, fish, meat
4 to 5 Water Steamed	potatoes, soups, pasta,	fresh vegetables
6 to 7 Medium cooking	Simmering	Meat, lever, eggs, sausagesGoulash, roulade, tripe
7 to 8 Cooking Potatoes	es, fritters, wafers
9 Frying, roosting	Boiling water	Steaks, omelettes, fried dishesWater

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Switch-off the appliance before cleaning.

Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot because they are risk of burn.

• Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
• Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be absolutely avoided.
• Do not ever use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer
• Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic glass.
• Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic hob or on the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
• Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface being damaged.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM

The hob or the cooking zone doesn't start-up:

• The hob is badly connected on the electrical system.
  • The protection fuse has blown.
  • The looking function is activated.
• The sensitive keys are covered of grease or water.
• An object is put on a key.

The control panel displays [E]:

• The electronic system is defective.
- Disconnect and replug the hob.
- Call after sales Service

One or all cooking zone cut-off:

• The safety system functioned.
- You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time.
• One or more sensitive keys are covered.

The control panel displays [Er03]:

- An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappears as soon as the key is released or cleaned.

The control panel displays [ER21]:

- The hob is overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.

The control panel displays [U400], [Er25] or [U4]:

- The hob is not connected to the network. Check the connection and reconnect the hob.

If one of the symbols above persists, call the SAV.

ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION

• The materials of packing are ecological and recyclable.
- The electronic appliances are composed of recyclable, and sometimes harmful materials for the environment, but necessary to the good running and the safety of the appliance.

• Don't throw your appliance with the household refuses
• Get in touch with the waste collection centre of your commune that is adapted to the recycling of the household appliances.

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The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.

The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforce in his home country.

How to stick the gasket:

The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.

The gasket supplied with the appliance also allows to maintain in position the appliance, it is not necessary to use another fixation system.

His installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.

2 mm 2 3

Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters from the external edge of the glass, after removing the protection sheet (3).

Fitting - installing:

- The cut out sizes are:

Reference Cut-size
EKC301-5 480 x 275 mm

- Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.

- The hobs are classified as "Y" class for heat protection. Ideally the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than the hob.

- The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist temperatures of up to 100 °C.

- The mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.

- Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.

- To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing a space of 20 mm to ensure a good air circulation of the electronic device.

- If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid to put into this drawer flammable objects (for example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.

- Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the cut out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guarantees a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work top surfaces.

- The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions respect a distance minimum of 760 mm.

- The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such for example of the fact of the drawer.

- WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the 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.

• The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical network should be entrusted only to an electrician perfectly to the fact of the normative regulations and which respects them scrupulously.
• Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after the building-in.
• The data of connection necessary are on the stickers place on the hob casing near the connection box.
• The connection to the main must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar circuit breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
• The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example: circuit breakers, fuses or contactors.
• If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible plug, disconnecting means must be incorporated in the fixed installation, in accordance with the installation regulations.
• The inlet hose must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the hob or oven.
• If the power cord is defective, it must be replaced by a power cord or an available equivalent set from the manufacturer or from an approved repairer or retailer.

It is not necessary to add a power cord to the appliance; a power cord, with an E/F type electrical plug, is already installed.

Caution!

This appliance has only to be connected to a network 230 V\~ 50/60 Hz.

Connect always the earth wire.

Respect the connection diagram.

Mains Connection Cable	diameter	Cable	Protection calibre	Diagram
230V~ 50/60Hz	1 Phase + N	3 x 1.5 mm2	H 05 VV - F H 05 RR - F	16 A *

* calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6

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Caution! Be careful that the cables are correctly engaged and tightened.

We cannot be held responsible for any incident resulting from incorrect connection or which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been equipped with a faulty earth connection.

SECURITE 27

PRÉCAUTIONS AVANT UTILISATION EN CUISSON 27

UTILISATION DE L'APPAREIL 28

PRÉCAUTIONS POUR NE PAS DÉTÉRIORER L'APPAREIL 29

PRÉCAUTIONS EN CAS DE DÉFAILLANCE DE L'APPAREIL 30

AUTRES PROTECTIONS 30

DESCRIPTION DE L'APPAREIL 31

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 31

BANDEAU DE COMMANDE 31

UTILISATION DE L'APPAREIL 31

TOUCHES SENSITIVES 31

AFFICHAGE 31

MISE EN ROUTE ET GESTION DE L'APPAREIL....32

AVANT LA PREMIÈRE UTILISATION 32

MISE EN ROUTE....32

INDICATEUR DE CHALEUR RÉSIDUELLE 32

PROGRAMMATION D'AUTOMATISME DE CUISSON 32

LIMITATION DU TEMPS DE FONCTIONNEMENT 33

CONSEILS DE CUISSON 34

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