User manual BALAY 3FEB2315

[. . . ] If you do not, you will lose your right to any type of compensation. Safety instructions This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Safe operation To use this appliance safely, adults and children who, as a result of H physical, sensory or mental disability H or lack of experience or knowledge are not capable of using this appliance should not do so without the supervision of a responsible adult. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Overheated oil, butter or margarine Overheated oil or butter (margarine) can quickly ignote. [. . . ] The induction hotplate stops supplying heat if the pan is removed before the power has been switched off. Suitable pans Ferromagnetic pans Ferromagnetic pans are the only pans which are suitable for induction cooking. They can be made of: H enamelled steel H cast iron H specially designed cookware for induction cooking made from stainless steel. Special pans for induction cooking Other types of special pans are available for induction cooking, where the base of the pan is not entirely ferromagnetic. Check the diameter as this could affect the pan detection as well as the cooking results. To find out whether the pans are suitable, check that they are attracted to a magnet. The manufacturer will usually indicate if their pans are suitable for induction cooking. Checking pans using a magnet 10 Unsuitable pans Never use pans made from: H standard, high quality steel H glass H earthenware H copper H aluminium Characteristics of the base of the pan The characteristics of the base of the pan can affect the evenness of the cooking. Pans which are made from heat-diffusing materials (such as "sandwich" pans made from stainless steel) distribute the heat evenly, saving time and energy. If no pan is placed on the hotplate, or the pan is not made of a suitable material or it is not a suitable size, the heat setting on the hotplate indicator will flash. If there is a delay of more than 90 seconds, the hotplate switches off automatically. Although your hob is equipped with an internal safety system, empty cookware can heat up so quickly that the "automatic OFF" function does not have time to react and a very high temperature may be reached. The base of the pan could melt and damage the hob's glass surface. This function cannot be activated on hotplates 2 and 3 at the same time. If you switch hotplate number 3 on while the Powerboost function is activated on number 2, n and j will appear alternately in that hotplate's indicator. The Powerboost function will have become deactivated and the hotplate will return to heat setting j. On hotplate number 1, the Powerboost function can be activated at any time. 18 It is activated as follows Follow the steps below: 1. The function has now been activated. It is deactivated as follows Follow the steps below: 1. The letter n will no longer be displayed and the hotplate will return to heat setting j. In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may be deactivated automatically to protect the internal electronic components of the hob. d Timer function This function can be used in two different ways: - to switch a hotplate off automatically - as a cooking timer Switching a hotplate off automatically Enter the time period for the required hotplate. The hotplate will switch off automatically once this time has elapsed. 19 Programming instructions The hotplate must be connected. The indicator lights up on the active hotplate and the kk indicators light up on the time program function display. Once the time has elapsed The hotplate switches off once this time has elapsed. 0 is displayed on the hotplate and 00 is shown on the time program function display. [. . . ] Press the Ñ symbol until the indicator for the required function is displayed. 4. Then select the required setting using the + and symbols for the lower right hotplate. Press and hold the Ñ symbol again for more than 4 seconds, until a beep sounds to confirm this. The settings have been correctly stored. 23 Care and cleaning The recommendations and warnings given in this section are designed to help you clean and maintain your cooking hob in optimum condition Cooking hob Cleaning Clean the hob after each use. [. . . ]