CX31122 - Cooker CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Constructa
Model	CX31122
Product type	Ceramic hob
Hob type	Radiant (ceramic glass)
Number of cooking zones	4 (including 1 double zone and 1 fish zone)
Electrical supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum power	7.2 kW (estimated)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	60 x 52 x 5 cm (approximate)
Weight	~12 kg
Controls	Rotary knobs, 9 power levels
Display	Residual heat indicator for each cooking zone
Fish zone function	Yes (symbol ∞)
Double zone function	Yes (symbol ◎)
Cooking chart	Guide with cooking positions and times
Maintenance	Clean after each use with glass scraper and specific ceramic hob cleaner
Safety	Automatic shut-off in case of overheating (built-in)
Spare parts	Available from Constructa after-sales service
Repairability	Repair by authorized technician using original parts
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty (depending on country)
Energy consumption	Class A (estimated)
Included accessories	User manual, appliance passport

Frequently Asked Questions - CX31122 CONSTRUCTA

How to clean the ceramic hob?

Use a glass scraper for stubborn dirt and a special ceramic hob cleaner. Clean after each use, when the hob has cooled down. Avoid abrasive sponges and aggressive products.

What does the residual heat indicator mean?

The residual heat indicator lights up when a cooking zone is still hot. You can use this heat to keep food warm or melt things, saving energy.

How to use the fish zone (symbol ∞)?

Turn the knob to the right until the ∞ symbol to activate the fish zone. Then set the desired power. To turn off, return to 0 without passing through ∞.

What cookware is suitable?

Use pots and pans with a flat bottom and diameter suitable for the cooking zone. Rough bottoms scratch the ceramic hob. Avoid heating empty cookware.

How to save energy with this hob?

Always cover cookware, use pots that match the cooking zone size, and take advantage of residual heat by turning off the zone 5 to 10 minutes before the end of cooking.

What to do in case of food spillage on the hob?

Immediately remove spilled food with a glass scraper, especially if it contains sugar, as it can damage the ceramic glass.

Is it possible to lock the controls for child safety?

This hob does not have an integrated child lock. It is recommended not to leave children unattended and to use appropriate protections if necessary.

How to adjust the power of a cooking zone?

Turn the rotary knob to the desired position from 1 (minimum) to 9 (maximum). Use the cooking chart in the manual to choose the right setting for each dish.

What to do in case of breakdown or defect?

Unplug the appliance and contact Constructa after-sales service. Repairs must be carried out by an authorized technician. Have the E and FD numbers from the rating plate ready.

Does the hob heat even at maximum power?

Yes, even at maximum power (9), the heating cycles on and off to regulate temperature. This is normal operation.

USER MANUAL CX31122 CONSTRUCTA

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Safety precautions ....13

Causes of damage 14

Environmental protection 14

Environmentally-friendly disposal.... 14

Energy-saving tips.... 14

Getting to know your appliance .... 15

The hotplates 15

Hotplate and residual heat indicators.... 15

Setting the hob ....15

Switching the hob on and off 15

Setting a hotplate.... 15

Table of cooking times.... 15

Cleaning and care 16

Ceramic 16

Hob surround 16

After-sales service 16

Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at wwwConstructa.de and in the online shop wwwConstructa-eshop.com

Safety precautions

Please read this manual carefully. Please keep the instruction and installation manual as well as the appliance certificate in a safe place for later use or for subsequent owners.

Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.

Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under warranty.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and drink. The appliance must be supervised during operation. Only use this appliance indoors.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

Do not use lids or unsuitable child safety grilles. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example.

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards.

Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.

Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

Risk of fire!

• Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
  ■ The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob.
  ■ The appliance gets hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob.

Risk of burns!

The hotplates and surrounding area (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.

Risk of electric shock!

• Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
  ■ Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
• A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

- Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Causes of damage

Caution!

■ Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
■ Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
■ Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the display area or the surround. This may cause damage.

Overview

The following table provides an overview of the most frequent kinds of damage:

Risk of injury!

Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the pan base and the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.

■ Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
■ Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.

Damage Cause Action

Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
	Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
	Rough pot and pan bases scratch the Check your cookware.ceramic.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
	Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.

Environmental protection

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU

Energy-saving tips

■ Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When cooking without a lid, considerably more energy is required. A glass lid means that you can see inside without having to lift the lid.
■ Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please note: cookware manufacturers often indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the pan.
■ Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger, less full saucepan requires a lot of energy.
■ Cook with only a little water. This will save energy. Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
■ Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as possible with your saucepan.
■ Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
- Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting which is too high.

■ Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Getting to know your appliance

The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on page 2.

The hotplates

Hotplate Activating and deactivating
○ Single-circuit hotplate
◎ Dual-circuit hotplate	To activate: turn the hotplate control clockwise to ◎. Set the heat setting. To deactivate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the ◎ symbol to 0.
∞ Extended cooking zone	To activate: Turn the hotplate control clockwise to ∞. Set the heat setting. To deactivate: turn the hotplate control to 0 and reset. Never turn the hotplate control beyond the ∞ symbol to 0.

Hotplate and residual heat indicators

The hotplate and residual heat indicators ± light up when a hotplate is warm:

■ Hotplate indicator - during operation, shortly after you have switched on a hotplate.
■ Residual heat indicator - after cooking, when the hotplate is still warm.

You can use the residual heat to save energy, e.g. to keep a small dish warm or to melt chocolate.

Setting the hob

This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.

Switching the hob on and off

You can switch the hob on and off with the hotplate controls.

Table of cooking times

The following table provides some examples.

Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.

Setting a hotplate

Adjust the heat setting of the hotplates using the hotplate controls.

Heat setting 1 = lowest setting

Heat setting 9 = highest setting

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

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

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Melting
Butter, gelatine 1	-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew (e.g. lentil stew)	1	-
Milk**	1-2	-
Poaching, simmering
Dumplings	3-4*	20-30 min
Fish	3*	10-15 min
White sauces, e.g. béchamel sauce	1	3-6 min

* Ongoing cooking without lid
** Without lid

	Ongoing cooking setting	Ongoing cooking time in minutes
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the quantity of water)	3	15-30 min
Unpeeled boiled potatoes	3-4	25-30 min
Boiled potatoes	3-4	15-25 min
Pasta, noodles	5*	6-10 min
Stew, soups	3-4	15-60 min
Vegetables and frozen vegetables	3-4	10-20 min
Cooking in a pressure cooker	3-4	-
Braising
Roulades	3-4	50-60 min
Pot roasts	3-4	60-100 min
Goulash	3-4	50-60 min
Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded	6-7	6-10 min
Chop, plain or breaded	6-7	8-12 min
Steak (3 cm thick)	7-8	8-12 min
Fish and fish fillet, plain or breaded	4-5	8-20 min
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers	6-7	8-12 min
Stir fry, frozen	6-7	6-10 min
Pancakes	5-6	consecutively

* Ongoing cooking without lid
** Without lid

Cleaning and care

The information in this section provides help on how best to care for your hob.

Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.

Ceramic

Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from burning onto the ceramic.

Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.

Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for glass ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging.

Never use:

■ Undiluted washing-up liquid
■ Detergent intended for dishwashers
■ Scouring agents
■ Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover

■ Abrasive sponges
■ High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners

Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's instructions.

You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after-sales service or from the e-Shop.

Using special sponges to clean glass ceramic achieves great cleaning results.

Hob surround

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

■ Use only hot soapy water.
■ Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
■ Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents.
■ Do not use the glass scraper.

After-sales service

Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. We are committed to find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.

E number and FD number:

Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.

Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free of charge, even during the warranty period.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list..

Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.

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