User manual WHIRLPOOL ACM920/BF

[. . . ] - The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation. The Manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls. Very young (0-3 years) and young children (3-8 years) shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. - Children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe appliance use and if they understand the hazards involved. [. . . ] Remove the terminal block cover (A), undoing the screw and inserting the cover in the terminal block hinge (B). Insert the power cable in the cable clamp and connect the wires to the terminal block as indicated in the connection diagram located near it. Close the cover (C) and screw it on the terminal block with the previously removed screw. Each time the power is connected, the hob performs an automatic check for a few seconds. If the hob already has a power cable, follow the instructions attached to the cable. Connect the appliance to the power supply by means of a multipole switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Control Panel Description Control panel On/Off Timer Control panel lock Power management/ Automatic function/ Ecobooster function Cooking zone controls and corresponding display On/Off Timer Control panel lock “Flexi cook models” A B Power management/ Automatic function/ Ecobooster function Cooking zone controls and corresponding display Switching the hob ON/OFF To switch the hob on, press the button for approx. All the cooking zones are deactivated If the hob has been in use, the residual heat indicator “H” remains lit until the cooking zones have cooled down. If within 10 seconds of switching on, no function is selected, the hob switches off automatically. Switching on and adjusting cooking zones Power indicator display Selected cooking zone indication Once the hob is switched on and the pan is positioned on the chosen cooking zone, select the zone using the corresponding button: the display shows level 0. Each cooking zone has various power levels, adjustable with the +/- buttons, going from “1”: min. Some cooking zones have a fast boil function (Booster), shown on the display with the letter “P”. Cooking zone positioning Deactivation of cooking zones Select the cooking zone you wish to switch off. Press the corresponding button (a dot lights up at the bottom right of the power level indicator). To switch off instantly, hold the zone selection button for 3 seconds. The cooking zone switches off and the residual heat indicator “H” lights up. Control panel lock This function locks the controls to prevent accidental switching on of the hob. To activate the control panel lock function, switch on the hob and hold button (or the Automatic function/Eco Booster button, where present) for three seconds; an acoustic signal and a luminous indicator next to the padlock signal activation. To deactivate the control panel lock, repeat the activation procedure. The presence of water, liquid spilled from pots or any objects resting on the button below the symbol can accidentally activate or deactivate the control panel lock function. EN4 400010778923. book Page 5 Thursday, March 5, 2015 4:48 PM Timer The timer can be used to set cooking time for a maximum of 99 minutes (1 hour and 39 minutes) for all cooking zones. EcoBooster With the hob turned on, select the cooking zone with the Eco Booster symbol inside it . To enable/disable the function, press the button The EcoBooster function allows the water to be brought to the boil and kept boiling, avoiding spilling, with a reduction of energy consumption. To optimize this control and ensure the best energy saving, it is advisable to use a pot with bottom width similar to that of the selected cooking zone. The quality of the pot used, the presence or absence of the lid or salt, can affect the performance of the function. 2 to 3 liters of water (preferably at room temperature) is recommended, and it is advisable not to use the lid. In any case it is advisable to keep a check on the boiling conditions and the amount of residual water. Flexi cook This function allows you to use the cooking area as two separate cooking zones or as an extra-large single zone. [. . . ] • your full address; • your telephone number. If any repairs are required, contact an authorised After-Sales Service Centre (to ensure the use of original spare parts and correct repairs). EN8 400010778923. book Page 9 Thursday, March 5, 2015 4:48 PM POWER LEVEL TABLE Power level Type of cooking Level use (indicating cooking experience and habits) Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to fast boiling in the case of water or rapidly heating cooking liquids Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep frozen products, fast boiling Boost Max. power 8-9 7-8 High power 6-7 4-5 Medium power 3-4 2-3 1-2 Low power 1 OFF Zero power Fast heating Frying - boiling Browning - sautéing - boiling - Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and grilling (for a short period of time, 5-10 minutes) grilling Browning - cooking - stewing - Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a light boil, cooking and grilling (for a medium period of time, 10-20 minutes), preheating accessories sautéing - grilling Cooking - stewing - sautéing Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking (for a long period of time). Creaming pasta grilling Cooking - simmering thickening - creaming Ideal for long-cooking recipes (rice, sauces, roasts, fish) with liquids (e. g. [. . . ]