Whirlpool KT 6003 QO BK User guide

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Using the hob for the first time

The glue used on the hob seals may leave greasy traces on the glass surface during warehousing.

We recommend you wipe these traces off before using the appliance, using an ordinary cleaning

product (non abrasive polish). During the first few hours of use, you may detect a smell of

rubber, which will disappear quickly.

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This hob is fitted with:

• on the back left, a radiant zone (2300W),

• on the front, an oval radiant zone (1600W extendable to 2400W),

• on the back right, a radiant zone (1500W).

The total power installed is 6200W.

• residual heat indicators situated beside each zone. Even after the zone has been turned

off, the indicator light stays on to warn you that the corresponding zone is still hot, and at a

temperature above 60°C.

• Power on indicator light.

• electronic touch controls. It is easy to tell which control corresponds to which cooking

zone: the diagrams of the controls and timers are identical to the cooking zone outlines on the

hob.

Hob description

Radiant P

ow

er

Radiant

Radiant Oval Ring

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Electronic control panel

Power on

indicator light

ON/OFF

key

Temperature

indicator

Extendable zone

on indicator light

Temperature

indicator

Unlock

indicator light

Unlock

key

Control

key

Extension key

Control

key

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Turning on the hob

• To turn the hob on, touch the , key and the power on indicator light to the left of the key will

come on.

• Enable the control panel by pressing the

, key for 2 seconds, and the indicator light to the right

will come on: you can now control the cooking zones.

Cooking zone control

• To turn on a cooking zone and turn up the heat, press the top part of the

key corresponding to the chosen zone. The power setting is directly

proportional to the amount of time your finger presses the key itself, and is

displayed with the utmost precision on the power level display (15 stages).

• To turn down the heat, press the lower part of the key.

• To set the maximum power quickly, press the lower part of the key briefly:

the 15 temperature stages are immediately lit (the cooking zone is on 100%

power).

•To turn off the cooking zone press both the lower and top parts of the key

simultaneously: the zone power goes straight back down to zero and the

power level display turns off;

• or press the lower part: the cooking zone power decreases gradually, as

does the power level display, until they both turn off.

Controlling the dual zone

Front cooking zone: when you select this zone, only the smaller zone comes

on. To select the large extended zone, press key . To reselect the small zone, press this key

again. The indicator light to the left of the cooking zone is on when the whole extended zone is in

use.

Controls

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Safety

Controls lock

When the hob is in use, you can lock the control panel to avoid any accidental changes to the

settings (by children or when cleaning, for example). Just touch the

key, and the indicator light

to the right of the key turns off.

To adjust the heating power or stop cooking, just press key : for 2 seconds: the controls are

enabled again.

Safety devices

Several safety devices have been fitted onto the hob to protect its electronic components.

After unlocking the control panel if no keys are pressed for 30 seconds (no cooking zones in

operation), the unlock indicator light turns off: the hob is locked.

Blinking indicators

▲▲

▲ An object (such as a saucepan or a lid, etc.) placed for more than 10 seconds on the control

zone,

▲▲

▲ boiled-over liquids or food spilled on the control zone,

▲▲

▲ extended pressure on the control zone,

could cause the beep to sound, followed by the three power level displays blinking, the cooking

zone(s) in use turn off.

· to stop the beep from sounding, remove the cause of the malfunction,

· to put a stop to the blinking, press key for 2 seconds: you can control the cooking zones again.

Overheating

Prolonged use of the hob could cause the electronic components to overheat. A thermal protection

device momentarily sets a reduced power (setting 3) on the back right cooking zone. The power

level displays blink to advise you that this safety measure has been taken. When the temperature

has gone back to normal, the power level displays stop blinking and the zone can be used at higher

power settings if need be.

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Cooking zone description

• The "Quickring" radiant zones comprise circular heating elements whose filament turns red.

Unlike halogen zones, radiant cooking zones take longer to turn red. We recommend their use for

simmering and slow-cooking.

Cooking zone control

The cooking zones feature touch controls to ensure the correct supply of energy according to time:

the cooking zones do not heat constantly, but rather in pre-set sequences. This feature has many

advantages: the utmost reliability, extremely quick temperature rises and accurate control, ideal for

cooking over very low heat and for delicate dishes.

very fierce (steaks, to bring liquids to the boil, etc.)

fierce (fish, omelettes, etc)

moderate - simmering (pasta and rice on reaching boiling point, potatoes,

stews, blanquette, vegetables, fruit, soups, sauerkraut, hotpots, etc.)

low (to reduce sauces, scrambled eggs, keeping food warm, etc.)

very low (melted butter, melted chocolate, etc.)

What cookware to use

All types of cooking utensils can be used. However, we do recommend you use saucepans with a

thick and very flat base - such as copper and stainless steel sandwich bases or heavy duty bases

tapered slightly inward for example - and to avoid at all costs all cookware with irregular rough bases

which could scratch the glass surface. For best results, you should match the size of the cookware

to the diameter of the respective cooking zone, indicated on the glass hob surface. This will

ensure considerable savings on energy and shorter cooking times. It is also preferable that you

cover your cookware with a suitable lid to speed up the rise in temperature.

Using the cooking zones

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Cleaning the glass surface

Turn the hob off by pressing the key. Should you accidentally press the ON/OFF key and

turn the hob back on during cleaning, turn it off immediately.

The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is smooth and poreless; it is also resistant

to thermal shocks (it is insensitive to differences in temperature) and to mechanical shocks

under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we recommend you care

for your hob as follows:

· for ordinary maintenance , just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry it thoroughly using

paper towels. If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner suitable for vitroceramic

glass*, rinse off and dry thoroughly. When the hob is clean, you can apply a special product

for the care and protection of the same: this type of product leaves an invisible film on the

surface of the hob to protect the same against any spills and boiled-over food. It is best if you

do this when the hob is lukewarm or cold.

· food residue and dirt can be removed using the special scraper supplied with your

appliance (razor blade). Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in

order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad for

vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water.

Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean water and dry it thoroughly: otherwise the

cleaning products could become encrusted onto the hob during subsequent cooking.

Precautions

Never use abrasive or corrosive substances, , such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens,

stain removers or rust removers, scouring powders and abrasive sponges: even the delicate

ones could scratch the hob surface irreversibly.

We recommend yo keep all items which could melt away from the hob, such as plastic utensils,

sugar or products with a high sugar content. Should liquid boil over onto the hob surface,

remove it immediately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade scraper, in order to avoid

damaging the surface.

Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not place items on the hob when the same is not in

use. Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids, saucepans or dishcloths on it, for

example), nor as a chopping board. Never leave aluminium wrappers, aluminium foil and plastic

cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.

The guarantee does not cover damage to the hob caused by incorrect use.

Warnings

· If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the appliance immediately.

· Do not stare at the halogen lamps featured by the cooking zones.

* We recommend the use of Vitroclen products.

Maintenance and useful tips

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Built-in installation type Y (IEC 335-2-6 Norm)

If the hob is fitted above an oven, in order to avoid any overheating on the part of the hob's electric

components, it is vital that you leave a space 560mm wide and 8mm high between the top edge

of the oven and the bottom of the worktop.

Avoid fitting a dishwasher underneath the hob. If this is unavoidable, place a watertight separating

element between the two appliances.

15

40

8 mm

Technical information for the fitter

Read this chapter carefully, as it contains vital information for a safe and secure installation.

Recommendations

· The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in compliance with the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

The latter denies all responsibility for improper installation which may harm persons and animals

and damage property.

· When you have removed the packing, check whether the appliance is intact.

Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of

children since these are a source of potential danger.

Built-in installation

This hob can be built into a worktop simply by cutting out the corresponding slot. All support types

are suitable: only some plastic materials are unadvised, as heat of up to approximately 100°C could

cause their deformation. Make sure you leave 4 cm of room between the rear cut-out of the hob and

the back of the worktop, to avoid burning the wall or the backsplash, especially if the latter is laminated.

560 +/- 1

490 +/- 1

48

595

510

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Very important: : It is vital that you ensure the glass ceramic hob is built into a perfectly flat

supporting surface. Deformations due to improper fastening could alter the characteristics of

the hob and compromise its performance.

Take particular care in ensuring the seal surrounding the hob is correctly in place, in

order to avoid any leaks into the supporting cabinet.

The 4 fastening springs are fastened by 4 Torx screws.

To remove the hob from its place of installation, you should either unscrew the 2 Torx screws at

the front or the 2 Torx screws at the back.

This is why it is vital that these 4 screws be kept accessible at all times.

Fastening the hob

FRONT RIGHT MOUNTING

FRONT LEFT MOUNTING

SEAL MOUNTING

FRONT / REAR RIGHT / LEFT

MOUSSE 5x8 mm

HOB UNIT FAST DOWN

REAR RIGHT MOUNTING

WORK

SURFACE

REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY

FRONT OF THE HOB UNIT

30

40

REAR LEFT MOUNTING

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The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the latter is correctly and efficiently

earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. The manufacturer denies all

responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed correctly.

Before powering the appliance, check whether the technical characteristics featured on the

appliance data plate correspond with those of the electrical system (wire section, protection

devices), which should be suitable for the appliance maximal power.

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before all operations.

Electrical connection

You can connect your hob to the electrical system in two different ways:

• using a mains socket: use a socket conforming to the regulations in force in the country

where the appliance is fitted and accessible when necessary. Do not use adaptors or multiple

plugs, nor extensions.

• or by means of a junction box; if the appliance is connected permanently to the mains, an

omnipolar circuit breaker, accessible if necessary, with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm

should be installed.

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IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT EARTHING IT CORRECTLY

Type Y connection in accordance with EN 335-2-6 norm

EC MARKING conforming to the following directives:

- EMC: EEC 89/336 electromagnetic compatibility

- Low Voltage Directive: 73/23

Both modified by EEC/93/68 Directive.

Electrical connection

Electrical connections

Voltage

Frequency

Fuses

Sections

FR-AT-BE-DE-GP-ES-IE-IL-IS-IT-LU-

RE-FI-GB-GR-PT-SE-MA-NZ-NL-DK

230V-1+N~50 Hz

32 A

3x4mm²

FR-BE-NO

230V-2~50 Hz

32 A

3x4mm²

CY-AU-NZ-KW-MT

240V-1+N~50 Hz

32 A

3x4mm²

BLBR

NL

BLBR

NL

BLBR

NL

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