KIX 633 C E - Cooker HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	HOTPOINT
Model	KIX 633 C E
Product type	Hob (built-in induction hob)
Number of cooking zones	3 induction zones
Maximum total power	6200 W (adjustable up to 7200 W for some models)
Supply voltage	220-240 V 1+N ~ 50/60 Hz or 400 V 2+N ~ 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D)	Approximately 59 x 52 cm (estimate)
Surface material	Ceramic glass
Control	Touch control with power and time keys
Booster function	Yes, on all cooking zones (1600 W or 2300 W depending on zone)
Timer	Yes, programmable from 1 to 99 minutes, with automatic switch-off
Control panel lock	Yes, to prevent accidental operation
Pan detection	Yes, automatic shutdown if no pan
Overheating protection	Yes, display 'c' in case of overheating
Automatic safety shutdown	Yes, after prolonged use (depending on power level)
Cleaning	Damp sponge, scraper for burnt-on residues; avoid abrasive products and steam cleaners
Installation	Built-in into worktop with adequate ventilation
Electrical connection	Single-phase or three-phase depending on model; power cable supplied
Pan compatibility	Ferromagnetic base (cast iron, enameled steel, special induction stainless steel)
Standby consumption	Compliant with directive 1275/2008, automatic switch-off after 2 minutes of inactivity

Frequently Asked Questions - KIX 633 C E HOTPOINT

What type of pans to use with this hob?

Use pans with a ferromagnetic base such as cast iron, enameled steel or special induction stainless steel. Check with a magnet: if it sticks to the bottom, the pan is compatible.

How to activate the Booster function?

Press the [+] key above level 9. The cooking zone switches to maximum power (display 'P') for 10 minutes, then automatically returns to level 9.

What to do if the screen displays 'FL'?

'FL' indicates an ambient light error during initial calibration. Turn off any lighting directed at the hob (extractor hood, spotlights) and restart the appliance.

How to clean the ceramic glass surface?

Use a damp sponge and a special ceramic glass cleaner. For burnt-on residues, use a suitable scraper. Never use a steam cleaner or abrasive products.

Why does the hob turn itself off?

This is normal: the appliance automatically switches off after a period of inactivity (2 minutes) or after continuous operation (e.g. 5 hours at level 5) for safety reasons.

Can I use this hob with a pacemaker?

Yes, the hob complies with electromagnetic interference standards. However, consult your doctor to check compatibility with your implant.

How to lock the controls?

Press the lock key (padlock). The indicator lights up and a beep sounds. To unlock, press and hold the same key until the indicator goes out.

What is the required supply voltage?

The appliance operates on single-phase 220-240 V or three-phase 400 V (2 phases + neutral). Connection must be carried out by a professional.

How to set the maximum power limit?

Within 30 seconds of connecting, simultaneously press the [+] and [-] keys of the left and right cooking zones. Then use [+] or [-] to select 2800 W, 3500 W, 6000 W or 7200 W. Confirm by pressing both keys again.

What do the noises from the hob mean?

Humming, whistling or crackling noises are normal and related to induction technology. The fan may also operate to cool the electronic components.

USER MANUAL KIX 633 C E HOTPOINT

Operating Instructions HOB

Contents

Operating Instructions, 1

WARNING, 2

Description of the appliance - Control Panel, 3

Installation, 3

Start-up and use, 5

Precautions and tips, 10

Care and maintenance, 11

Technical description of the models, 11

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Français

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. 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. WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. 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. WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces. WARNING: If the surface in glass-ceramic is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids, etc.) on the hob as they may become hot. After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.

Description of the appliance Control panel

The control panel described in this manual is only a representative example: it may not exactly match the panel on your appliance.

When using the touch control panel:

• Do not use gloves. Use a clean finger.
• Touch the glass smoothly.

1. INCREASE (+)/REDUCE (-) POWER button - controls the power level on every individual cooking zone. 2. INCREASE (+)/REDUCE (-) TIME button - controls the time of cooking on the cooking zones. 3. COOKING ZONE POWER displays - show the power level selected for every individual cooking zone. 4. ON/OFF button switches the appliance on and off. 5. CONTROL PANEL LOCK button prevents accidental changes to the hob settings and shows the control panel has been locked. 6. TIMER display - shows the cooking time selected.

! For detailed information on the control panel functions, refer to the "Start-up and use" section.

! This product complies with the requirements of the latest European Directive on the limitation of power consumption of the standby mode. If no operations are carried out for a period of 2 minutes, after the residual heat indicator lights turn off and the fan stops (if present), the appliance automatically switches to the off mode. The appliance resumes the operating mode once the ON/OFF button is pressed.

! Depending on the number of heaters/cooking zones on the hob, the COOKING ZONE SELECTED INDICATORS may vary.

Installation

! Before operating your new appliance, please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information concerning the safe operation, installation, and maintenance of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any new owners of the appliance.

Positioning

! Keep all packaging material out of the reach of children. It may present a choking or suffocation hazard (see Precautions and tips). The appliance must be installed by a qualified professional in accordance with the instructions provided. Incorrect installation may cause harm to people and animals or may damage property.

Built-in appliance

Use a suitable cabinet to ensure that the appliance functions properly.

• The supporting surface must be heat-resistant up to a temperature of approximately 100°C.
• If the appliance is to be installed above an oven, the oven must be equipped with a forced ventilation cooling system.
• Avoid installing the hob above a dishwasher: if this cannot be avoided, place a waterproof separation device between the two appliances.

Ventilation

To allow adequate ventilation and to avoid overheating of the surrounding surfaces, the hob should be positioned as follows:

• At a minimum distance of 40 mm from the back panel or any other vertical surfaces.
• So that a minimum distance of 20 mm is maintained between the installation cavity and the cabinet underneath.
• Kitchen cabinets adjacent to the appliance and taller than the top of the hob must be at least 600 mm from the edge of the hob.

Fixing

The appliance must be installed on a perfectly level supporting surface. Any deformities caused by improper fixing could affect the features and operation of the hob. The thickness of the supporting surface should be taken into account when choosing the length of the screws for the fixing hooks:

• 3.5 mm thick: 9.5 mm screws

Installation of the safety washer

SAFETY DISTANCES WITH FURNITURE

Fix the hob as follows:

1. Use short flat-bottomed screws to fix the 4 alignment springs in the holes provided at the central point of each side of the hob.
2. Place the hob in the cavity, make sure it is in a central position and push down on the whole perimeter until the hob is stuck to the supporting surface.

! The screws for the alignment springs must remain accessible.

! In order to adhere to safety standards, the appliance must not come into contact with electrical parts once it has been installed. ! All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance must not be removable without the aid of a tool.

Electrical connection

! The electrical connection for the hob and for any built-in oven must be carried out separately, both for safety purposes and to make extracting the oven easier.

Single-phase connection

Voltage and mains frequency	Electrical cable	Wire connection
220-240V 1+N ~ 50/60 Hz	N L	L: yellow/green N: the two blue wires together L: brown and black together

The hob is equipped with a pre-connected electricity supply cable, which is designed for single-phase connection. Connect the wires in accordance with the instructions given in the following table and diagrams:

Other types of connection

Voltage and mains frequency	Electrical cable	Wire connection
400V - 2+N ~ 50/60 Hz 220-240V 3 ~ 50/60 Hz	N L1 L2	1: yellow/green; N: the two blue wires together L1: black L2: brown

If the mains supply corresponds with one of the following:

Voltage and mains frequency

• 400V - 2+N ~ 50/60 Hz
• 220-240V 3 ~ 50/60 Hz

Separate the wires and connect them in accordance with the instructions given in the following table and diagrams:

Connecting the electricity supply cable to the mains

If the appliance is being connected directly to the electricity mains an omnipolar switch must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.

! The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it is fully compliant with safety regulations.

Start-up and use

• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the appliance itself.
• The voltage falls within the range of values indicated on the data plate.
• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it. Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets. Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible. The cable must not be bent or compressed. The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Do not remove or replace the power supply cable for any reason. Its removal or replacement will void the warranty and the CE marking. INDESIT does not assume liability for accidents or damage arising from replacement/removal of the original power supply cable. Replacement can only be accepted when carried out by personnel authorised by INDESIT and using an original spare part. The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we recommend you remove these with a special non-abrasive cleaning product. During the first few hours of use there may be a smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly. A few seconds after the hob is connected to the electricity supply, a buzzer will sound. The hob may now be switched on.

Types of noise during normal hob operation:

• Buzz: due to the vibration of the metallic parts that make up the induction element and the pot; it is generated by the electromagnetic field required for heating and increases as the power of the induction element increases.
• Soft whistle: heard when the pot placed on the heating zone is empty; the noise disappears once food or water is placed into the pot.
• Crackle: produced by the vibration of materials on the bottom of the pot due to the flow of parasitic currents caused by electromagnetic fields (induction); can be more or less intense depending on the material making up the bottom of the pot, and decreases as the pot dimensions increase.
• Loud whistle: heard when two induction elements of the same group function simultaneously at maximum power and/or when the booster function is set on the larger element while the other is auto-adjusted. Noise is reduced by decreasing the power level of the auto-adjusted induction element; pot bottom layers made of different kinds of materials are among the main causes of this noise
• Fan noise: a fan is necessary to ensure the hob functions correctly and to safeguard the electronic unit from possible overheating. The fan functions at maximum power when the large induction element is at maximum power or when the booster function is on; in all other cases, it works at average power depending on the temperature detected. Furthermore, the fan may continue to work even after switching the hob off, if the temperature detected is high.

The types of noise listed above are due to induction technology and are not necessarily operational faults.

If the (-) or (+) button is pressed for an extended period of time, the display scrolls quickly through the power levels and timer minutes.

Initial Light Conditions

When power is initially applied to the Cooktop, the touch control conducts a calibration process for the touch keys, which requires a low level of ambient light in the area of the touch keys.

If during this calibration process excessive ambient lighting is detected the User Interface displays "FL" (Infrared Ambient Light Error) and the control calibration process is suspended. In order to rectify the process any lighting that could affect the calibration process should be switched off (e.g. halogen cooker hood lighting). The error will disappear when satisfactory ambient lighting is detected and the touch control calibration procedure will now complete satisfactorily.

The "FL" error can only be generated within approx 3s of initial power being applied to the cooktop.

We recommend that the user switches off all cooker hood lighting and lighting directed towards the cooktop when power is initially applied to the cooktop.

• After the touch control has conducted its initial calibration process, (approx 3s) any cooker hood or other lighting can be switched on as normal and will not affect the operation of the touch control.

Switching on the hob

When power is initially applied to the Cooktop, the touch control conducts a calibration process for the touch keys, which requires a low level of ambient light in the area of the touch keys. If excessive ambient lighting is detected, the User Interface displays "FL" error and the calibration is suspended. The error will disappear when satisfactory ambient lighting is detected and the touch control calibration procedure will now complete satisfactorily.

After connecting the hob to the electrical grid, the touch panel might be automatically locked. To unlock the panel press and hold the Control Panel

Lock button

To switch the hob on, press and hold the ① button for approximately one second.

The cooktop is switched on when a beep sound is emitted and the cooking zones display shows the „0“.

When the cooktop is off, after 5 sec. without any error/alarm or residual heat to display, the control switches off the KEYLOCK LED in order to reduce power consumption. As soon as we touch a key, the KEYLOCK LED goes on and we can continue to operate as usual.

Switching off the cooktop is signalled by 3 beep sounds.

Setting the Power Management

The cooktop maximum power limit (7200W) can be reduced by the user to 2800W, 3500W or 6000W (ECO Power Limits).

The sequence to set a new cooktop power limit is:

• During the first 30 seconds after plugging the appliance

The touch has to be unlocked and all heaters off.

• Press at the same time the left and right end heaters [+] and [-] keys.
• Once this is done, a beep sounds and "Po" characters will be in the timer displays and the "actual cooktop power limit" will be in the left and right end heater displays.

For selecting a new power limit:

• With the (+) and (-) keys, the power limit is increased.

The selectable powers are: 2800W, 3500W, 6000W or 7200W. When the power is 7200W, if the [+] or [-] key is touched the power changes to 2800W.

The sequence to finish recording the new Cooktop Power Limit is:

• Press at the same time the left and right end heaters [+] and [-] keys.
• Once this is done, new Cooktop Power Limit is recorded and there is a system reset.

To finish without recording changes:

• If during 60 seconds there is no action, changes are not recorded and there is a system reset.

Switching on the cooking zones

Each cooking zone is switched on and controlled using the (-) and (+) POWER buttons, which at the same time are used for power adjustment.

• To begin operating a cooking zone, set the desired power level (between 0 and 9) using the (-) and (+) POWER buttons

Press and hold the (-) POWER button to set the power level immediately at "9"

Press and hold (+) and (-) POWER buttons simultaneously to return to power level "0"

If the power level is "0" press and hold the (+) button to increase the power level quickly.

• Only available in certain models.

Fast Boil - "Booster" function

The booster function for some of the cooking zones may be used to shorten heating-up times.

It may be activated by pressing the (+) POWER button over level 9. This function boosts the power to 1600 W or 2000 W, depending on the size of the relevant cooking zone. The activation of the booster is signalled by a beep sound, and the letter 'P' appearing on the display corresponding to the selected cooking zone.

The booster works for max 10 minutes. After these 10 minutes a beep sounds and the cooking zone will return to level "9".

With the heater at Booster level, if the [+] key is touched, an error beep sounds and the cookset doesn't change. With the heater at Booster level, if the [-] key is touched, a beep sounds and the cookset is reduced to 9.

Switching off the cooking zones

To switch off a cooking zone, touch (-) and (+) POWER selection buttons simultaneously.

A beep sounds and the corresponding display shows "0".

Using the Timer

All the cooking zones can be programmed for a cooking time duration between 1 and 99 min.

1. Activate the timer by pressing the INCREASE / REDUCE TIME buttons. A beep sounds, the timer display shows "00" and the cooking zone displays show a "t" blinking indicating that a cooking zone has to be selected. 2. Select the desired cooking zone by pressing any of the cooking zones (+) or (-) keys. A beep sounds, the LED next to the cooking zone display starts blinking if no power is selected, or is on if any power is selected. The timer display starts blinking indicating that the time has to be selected.
2. Set the desired cooking time by pressing again the INCREASE / REDUCE TIME buttons.

The user can select only one heater at a time.

Pressing and holding the (+) and (-) keys increases the speed of time selection. If the time is not selected before 10 seconds, the timer is switched off. If the selected time is "00" after 10 seconds the timer is switched off.

Starting Timer countdown.

The countdown starts 10 seconds after the last operation over the INCREASE (+)/REDUCE(-) TIME buttons. If any power is selected, a beep sounds and the timer display stops blinking. The same happens to the led heater.

The last minute will be displayed in seconds.

! When the timer is in countdown the user can change the time at any time by touching the INCREASE / REDUCE TIME buttons. Then the countdown stops and the timer changes to time selection status waiting a time selection.

End of Timer countdown.

When the time set on the timer has elapsed the timed heater is switched off, the timer display and the timed heater led starts blinking and a timer alarm beep sounds for one minute. The timer alarm can be cancelled by the user at any time, even during the first minute of the alarm

. When the timer is in alarm status, by pressing any key of the touch control the timer is switched off.

! To cancel the operation of the timer, select the time value of “00” pressing the (+) and (-) TIME buttons at the same time. ! When all the cooking zones are not powered, and one of them is temporized at zero power level, the key-lock function is activated after 1 minute.

Control panel lock

When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes being made to the settings (by children, during cleaning, etc.).

Press the button to lock the control panel: -the icon will illuminate and an audible beep sound will be emitted. To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking), you

must switch off this function. Press the button for a few moments, the icon will stop illuminating and the lock function will be removed.

All the keys on the cooking zone selection will be locked if :the cooktop is off,,

if the Control Panel Lock is activated or if an error on a cooktop occurs..

Switching off the hob

Press the button ① to switch off the appliance - do not rely solely on the pan sensor.

If the control panel lock has been activated, the controls will continue to be locked even after the hob is switched on again. In order to switch the hob on again, you must first remove the lock function.

Practical advice on using the appliance

! Use cookware made from materials which are compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic material). We especially recommend pans made from: cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of the cookware.

SUITABLE

In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob:

• Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully utilise the cooking zone.

• Always use pans with a diameter which is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat.

• Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and the cookware.
• Avoid using the same cookware which has been used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere correctly.

Safety devices

Pan sensor

Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed on it.

The "u" sign on the display appears if after selecting the cooking zone the pan is not placed on a heater, or in case of:

• An incompatible pan
• A pan whose diameter is too small
• The pan has been removed from the hotplate.

After 10 seconds with no pan on the heating zone, a warning beep signal is emitted.

After 60 seconds with no pan on the heating zone, the heater switches off.

Overheating protection

If the electronic elements overheat, the number signalizing the power level starts flashing, and the letter "c" appears on the display. When the temperature has reached a suitable level, this message disappears and the hob may be used again.

Safety switch

The appliance has a safety switch which automatically switches the cooking zones off after they have been in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, the display shows “0”.

For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 8 hours. When one or more keys are activated for more than 10 seconds, the touch control switches off.

A warning beep sounds every 10 seconds while the key(s) is/are activated.

With all heaters at zero power for 10 seconds, the cooktop is switched off.

If the switching off is due to an accidental activation of keys, the touch control actuates as above.

Buzzer

This can also indicate several irregularities:

• An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed on the control panel for more than 10 seconds.
• Something has been spilt on the control panel.
• A button has been pressed for too long. All of the above situations may cause the buzzer to sound. Remove the cause of the malfunction to stop the buzzer. If the cause of the problem is not removed, the buzzer will keep sounding and the hob will switch off.

Errors and Alarms

When an error is detected, the whole appliance or the heater(s) are switched off, a beep sounds (only if one or more heaters are active) and all displays show a 'F' letter and the error code (an index number or a letter) alternately.

If the problem does not disappear by itself, please contact the Technical Service.

Power level	Maximum operating time in hours
1	9
2	8
3	7
4	6
5	5
6	4
7	3
8	2
9	1

Practical cooking advice

eurydice Very high cooling	8	Pressure cooking Pressure cooker	Frying
		Grilling	Boiling
eurydice High cooling	8	Crèpes	Cooking on a high flame and browning (roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, fried eggs)
Medium-lime cooking	7	Fast thickening (liquid juices) Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables) Milk
	6	Slow thickening (dense juices)
	5	Bain-marie cooking	Pressure cooking after whistle
Low-lime cooking	4	Low-flame cooking (stews)	Reheating dishes
Very low- lime cooking	3	Chocolate sauce	Keeping food hot

Precautions and tips

! This appliance has been designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully.

CE This appliance conforms to the following European Economic Community directives:

• 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments;
• 2004/108/EEC dated 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;
• 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent amendments.
• 1275/2008 stand-by/off mode.

General safety

! Make sure that the air inlet behind the fan grille is never obstructed. The built-in hob should, in fact, be provided with suitable ventilation for the cooling of the electronic components used in the appliance.

! We advise against the installation of an induction hob above an under-the-counter refrigerator (heat) or above a washing machine (vibrations). In fact, there would be insufficient space for the ventilation of electronic components.

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or with wet or damp hands and feet.
• The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food, in accordance with the instructions provided in this booklet. Do not use the hob as a worktop or chopping board.
• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with a sharp object such as a tool. If this happens, disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains immediately and contact a Service Centre.
• Ensure that power supply cables of other electrical appliances do not come into contact with the hot parts of the hob.
• Remember that the cooking zones remain relatively hot for at least thirty minutes after they have been switched off. An indicator light provides a warning when residual heat is present (see Start-up and use).
• Keep any object which could melt away from the hob, for example plastic and aluminium objects, or products with a high sugar content. Be especially careful when using plastic film and aluminium foil or packaging: if placed on surfaces which are still hot, they may cause serious damage to the hob. Always make sure that pan handles are turned towards the centre of the hob in order to avoid accidental burns.
• When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug from the mains socket; do not pull on the cable.
• Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work without having disconnected the appliance from the electricity mains.
• The appliance should not be operated by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product. These individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the appliance.
• For the attention of wearers of pacemakers or other active implants:

The hob complies with all current standards on electromagnetic interference.

Your induction hob is therefore perfectly in keeping with legal requirements (89/336/CEE directives). It is designed not to create interference on any other electrical apparatus being used on condition that the apparatus in question also complies with this legislation.

Your induction hob generates short-range magnetic fields.

To avoid any interference between your induction hob and a pacemaker, the latter must be designed to comply with relevant regulations.

In this respect, we can only guarantee our own product conformity. Please consult the pacemaker manufacturer or your doctor concerning its conformity or any possible incompatibility.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Do not place metal objects (knives, spoons, pan lids, etc.) on the hob as they may become hot.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Disposal

• When disposing of packaging material: observe local legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the materials inside the machine, while preventing potential damage to the atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the owner of their obligations regarding separated waste collection.

For further information relating to the correct disposal of exhausted household appliances, owners may contact the public service provided or their local dealer.

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

!Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.

• It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen towel.
• If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly.
• To remove more stubborn dirt, use a suitable scraper. Remove spills as soon as possible, without waiting for the appliance to cool, to avoid residues forming crusty deposits. You can achieve excellent results by using a rust-proof steel wire sponge - specifically designed for glass ceramic surfaces - soaked in soapy water.
• If any plastic or sugary substances are accidentally melted on the hob, remove them immediately with the scraper, while the surface is still hot.

Technical description of the models

Hobs	KIX 644 C E	KIX 633 C E
Cooking zone	Power (W)	Power (W)
Back Left	1 1200 - B1600	-
Back Right	1 1500 - B 2000	1 1500 - B 2300
Front Left	1 1500 - B 2000	1 1500 - B 2300
Front Right	1 1200 - B1600	1 1200 - B1600
Total power	7200	6200

• Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a special protective maintenance product: the invisible film left by this product protects the surface from drips during cooking. This maintenance task should be carried out while the appliance is warm (not hot) or cold.
• Always remember to rinse the appliance well with clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can become encrusted during subsequent cooking processes.

Stainless steel frame (only in models with outer frame) Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus.

After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly.

! Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or degreasing products which are not suitable for use with aluminium.

Disassembling the hob

If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:

1. Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on each side.
2. Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in each corner.
3. Take the hob out of its installation cavity. ! Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the appliance breaks down, contact a Service Centre.

The induction system is the quickest existing way of cooking. Unlike traditional hotplates where the cooking zone heats up, with the induction system heat is generated directly inside pans which have ferromagnetic bases.

Key:

I = single induction cooking zone B = booster: the power level of the cooking zone may be boosted

ATTENTION!

Pan detection

Activate the cooking zones

Deactivate the cooking zones

-We recommend that the user switches off all cooker hood lighting and lighting directed towards the cooktop when power is initially applied to the cooktop.

LOW AMBIENT LIGHT

When power is initially applied to the hob, the sensor panel performs a grouping process of the sensor keys, which requires a low level of ambient light in the area of the sensor keys.

If during the grouping process a strong ambient light is detected, the message "FL" (Infrared Ambient Light Error) will be displayed on the user interface, and the grouping process of the panel will be interrupted. To complete this process, it is necessary to turn off all light sources that may affect the grouping process (e.g., halogen lighting or cooker hood). The error disappears when the light level is satisfactory, and the grouping procedure of the sensor panel will be completed successfully.

-The "FL" error can only be generated within 3 seconds of the initial power supply to the hob.

• It is recommended to turn off all hob lighting and lighting directed at the control panel during initial power supply to the control panel.

* Available only in certain models.

When the control panel is switched off, a triple audible signal will be emitted.

Setting the Power Management function

The preset power limit of the control panel (7200W) can be reduced by the user to 2800W, 3500W, or 6000W (ECO power limits). Recommendations for setting a new power limit for the control panel:

- Within the first 30 seconds after the device is switched on, the control panel must be unlocked and the heater switched off. - Press the left and right heating element buttons [+] and [-] simultaneously. - When this is done, an audible signal will sound, the symbol "Po" will appear on the timer display, and "Current power limit of the control panel" will be displayed on the left and right heating element displays.

To select a new power limit:

Using the buttons ((+)) and (-), the power limit is changed. The power values that can be selected are: 2800 W, 3500 W, 6000 W, or 7200 W. When the power value is 7200 W, pressing the button ([+] or [-]) will change the power value to 2800 W.

Instructions for completing the setting of the new power limit of the control panel:

• Press the left and right heating element buttons [+] and [-] simultaneously. - When this is done, the new power limit of the control panel will be set, and the system settings will be restored.

To cancel without saving changes:

If no action is taken within 60 seconds, the changes will not be saved, and the system settings will be restored.

Switching on the cooking zones

Control of each cooking zone and switching on is carried out using the buttons (-) and (+) POWER (Power), which are also used for power control - To start working with one of the cooking zones, set the required power level (from 0 to 9) using the buttons (-) or (+) POWER.

Press and hold the (-) POWER button to immediately set the power value to "9".

Press and hold the (+) and (-) POWER buttons simultaneously to return to the "0" power level.

If the power value is "0", press and hold the button to quickly increase the power level.

Fast Boil function - "Booster" (quick boiling - power booster)

The power boost function for some cooking zones can be used to reduce the heating time of food.

It can be activated by pressing the (+) POWER button at a level above 9. This function allows increasing the power up to 1600 W or 2000 W, depending on the size of the corresponding cooking zone.

Activation of the power booster is accompanied by an audible signal, and the letter "P" appears on the display corresponding to the selected cooking zone.

The maximum operating time of the power booster is 10 minutes. After these 10 minutes, an audible signal will sound, and the cooking zone will return to level "9".

If the power booster is activated in heating element I and the [+] button is pressed, an audible signal will sound, indicating an error, and the changes to the cooking zone settings will not be executed. If the power booster is activated in heating element I and the [-] button is pressed, an audible signal will sound, and the power level of the cooking zone will be reduced to 9.

Switching off the cooking zones

Using the timer

All cooking zones can be programmed for a cooking zone time from 1 to 99 minutes.

1. Turn on the timer by pressing the INCREASE / REDUCE TIME buttons. An audible signal will sound, the timer display will show "00", and the letter "t" will flash on the cooking zone displays, indicating the need to select a cooking zone. Select the desired cooking zone by pressing the (+) or (-) buttons on one of the cooking zones. An audible signal will sound, the indicator next to the cooking zone will flash if the power is not selected, or will be lit if the power is selected. The timer display will flash, indicating the need to select the time.
2. Set the required cooking time by pressing the INCREASE / REDUCE TIME buttons.

The user can select only one heating element at a time. When pressing and holding the + and - buttons, the speed of time selection increases. If no timer time is selected within 10 seconds, the timer will be switched off. If the selected time remains "00", after 10 seconds the timer will be switched off.

Switching off the timer countdown

The countdown starts 10 seconds after the last use of the INCREASE (+) REDUCE(-) TIME buttons. If a power level is selected, an audible signal will be activated.

The signal will sound, and the timer display will stop flashing. The same will happen with the light indicator of the heating element.

After the last minute, the timer will start counting down.

When the countdown is activated on the timer, the user can change the time at any moment using the INCREASE (+) REDUCE(-) TIME buttons. The countdown will be stopped, and the timer will switch to the cooling mode with time selection.

Switching off the timer countdown

When the time set on the timer has elapsed, the programmed heating time of the heating element will be switched off, the timer display and the light for the programmed heating time of the heating element will start flashing, and the timer's audible signal will turn on for one minute. The timer's audible signal can be switched off by the user at any time, even during the first minute of the signal. When the timer is in the signal state, it can be switched off by pressing any button on the sensor control panel.

To cancel the timer operation, select the time value "00" by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons simultaneously.

When no power level is set in all cooking zones, and no time is set on the timer, the timer will automatically set the default power level for one zone.

For one minute, the key lock function will be activated.

Control panel lock

During the operation of the cooking zones, the control panel can be locked to prevent accidental changes to the settings (e.g., during cleaning, etc.).

Press the button to lock the control panel: - The indicator will light up, and an audible signal will sound.

Safety devices

Pan sensor

Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor. The hotplate only works when a pan with dimensions suitable for that hotplate is placed on it.

If the cookware has not been placed on the heating element, the induction zone will not turn on, in the following cases:

• Use of unsuitable cookware
• Use of cookware with too small a diameter
• Cookware not suitable for induction.

After 10 seconds without cookware on the induction zone, an audible warning signal will sound.

After 60 seconds without cookware on the induction zone, the heating element

will be switched off.

Overheating protection

In case of overheating of the electronic components, the power level indicator will show "C". This message disappears and the induction zone returns to normal operation when the temperature drops to an acceptable level.

Safety switch

The appliance is equipped with a safety switch that automatically turns off the induction zones after a certain period of operation at a given power level. During automatic shutdown, "0" appears on the display.

Example: The left induction zone is set to 5, the right induction zone is set to 2. The left induction zone turns off after 5 hours of operation, the right after 2 hours.

When one or more buttons are pressed and used for more than 10 seconds, the control panel turns off.

An audible warning signal will sound every 10 seconds until

the indicator(s) are not switched off.

The check of the integrity of all heating zones will take about 10 seconds, after which the vapor panel will be disconnected.

If the disconnection was caused by an accidental press of the buttons, the sensor panel will be re-enabled as described above.

Sound alarm

Indicates some malfunctions:

Some object (dish, tableware, device, etc.) is on the control panel for more than 10 seconds. - Liquid leak on the control panel. Too long press on a button. All the above situations may cause the sound alarm. Eliminate the cause of the malfunction or disconnect the sound alarm. If the cause of the malfunction is not eliminated, the sound alarm will not be disconnected, and the vapor panel will be turned off.

Errors and alarm signals

When an error is detected, all devices or heating elements will be disconnected, and a sound signal will be heard (only if one or more heating elements are enabled),

and on all displays alternately the letter "F" and the error code (serial number or letter) will be shown.

If the problem cannot be fixed independently, contact the technical service.

If it is necessary to dismantle the vapor panel:

1. Remove the screws securing the side of the central spring;
2. loosen the screws of the mounting brackets at the corners;
3. remove the vapor panel from the guides.

It is not recommended to open the internal components or attempt repairs yourself. In case of malfunction, contact the Technical Service Center.

Symbols:

I = induction hob with simple induction

B = built-in device: induction heating zone can be combined with additional electric heating

The induction heating system is one of the fastest among existing heating technologies. Unlike traditional hotplates, heating is not done by a hotplate: the contents of the pan are heated directly, the bottom of which must be made of ferromagnetic material.