User Manual Siemens EX645FEC1E iQ700 58.3 cm / Flexible Cooking Zone Electric cooktop

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Instruction Manual

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• Table of contents3
  • en Instruction manual3
    • ( Important safety information 53
    • ] Causes of damage 63
    • 7 Environmental protection 73
    • f Induction cooking 73
    • * Getting to know your appliance 93
    • 1 Operating the appliance 103
    • | Flex Zone 133
    • O Time-setting options 143
    • v PowerBoost function 153
    • c Frying Sensor 153
    • A Childproof lock 183
    • k Wipe protection 193
    • b Automatic safety cut-out 193
    • Q Basic settings 203
    • [ Energy consumption indicator 213
    • t Cookware check 223
    • D Cleaning 223
    • { Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 233
    • 3 Trouble shooting 243
    • 4 Customer service 253
    • E Test dishes 263
  • Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.siemens-home.com and in the online shop www.siemens-eshop.com3
  • 8 Intended use4
    • Intended use4
    • Read these instructions 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.4
    • Check the appliance after removing it from the packaging. If it has suffered any damage in transport, do not connect the appliance, contact the Technical Assistance Service and provide written notification of the damage caused, otherwise you will los...4
    • This appliance must be installed according to the installation instructions included.4
    • This appliance is intended for private domestic use and the household environment only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and beverages. The cooking process must be supervised. A short cooking process must be supervised with...4
    • This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.4
    • Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example.4
    • Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or hob guards. These can cause accidents.4
    • This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.4
    • 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 responsi...4
    • Children must not play with, on, or around 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.4
    • Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.4
    • We advise that you exercise caution using or standing near an induction hob while it is in operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a similar medical device. Consult your doctor or the device manufacturer concenring its conformity or any possible incomp...4
  • ( Important safety information5
    • Important safety information5
    • : Warning5
    • Risk of fire!5
      • : Warning5
    • Risk of burns!5
      • : Warning5
    • Risk of electric shock!5
      • : Warning5
    • Malfunction risk!5
      • : Warning5
    • Risk of injury!5
  • ] Causes of damage6
    • Causes of damage6
    • Caution!6
    • Overview6
    • You will find the most frequently caused damage in the following table:6
      • Damage6
      • Cause6
      • Measure6
  • 7 Environmental protection7
    • Environmental protection7
    • In this section, you can find information about saving energy and disposing of the appliance.7
      • Energy-saving advice7
      • Environmentally-friendly disposal7
    • Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.7
  • f Induction cooking7
    • Induction cooking7
    • Advantages of induction cooking7
    • Induction cooking is very different from traditional cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:7
      • Cookware7
    • Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking, such as:7
    • To check whether your cookware is suitable for induction cooking, refer to the section on ~ "Cookware check".7
    • To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area on the base of the pan should match the size of the hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a smaller diameter.7
    • If the only hotplate being used is the flexible cooking zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this zone can be used. You can find information on positioning cookware in the section on ~ "Flex Zone".7
    • Some induction cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic base:8
      • Unsuitable pans8
    • Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:8
      • Properties of the base of the cookware8
    • The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans made from materials that distribute heat evenly through them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three- layer base, saves time and energy.8
    • Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.8
      • Absence of pan or unsuitable size8
    • If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes...8
      • Empty pans or those with a thin base8
    • Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic switch off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach very hig...8
      • Pan detection8
    • Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the cookware and the material from which its base is made. For this reason, you should always use the hotplate that best matches the diameter...8
  • * Getting to know your appliance9
    • Getting to know your appliance9
    • You can find information on the dimensions and power of the hotplates in~ Page 29
      • The control panel9
        • Controls9
        • Indicators9
        • Controls9
    • Touching a symbol activates the respective function.9
      • Note:9
      • The hotplates9
        • Hotplates9
      • Residual heat indicator10
    • The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate. This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.10
    • The following are shown depending on the amount of residual heat:10
    • If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected heat setting will flash alternately.10
    • When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as long as the hotplate is still warm.10
  • 1 Operating the appliance10
    • Operating the appliance10
    • This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.10
      • Switching the hob on and off10
    • The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.10
    • To switch on: Touch the # symbol. An audible signal sounds. The indicator next to the main switch and the hotplate indicators ‹ light up. The hob is ready to use.10
    • To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the indicator goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.10
      • Notes10
      • Setting the hotplate10
    • The desired power level is set in the programming panel.10
    • Power level 1 = minimum power.10
    • Power level 9 = maximum power.10
    • Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked with a dot.10
      • Selecting a hotplate and heat setting10
    • The hob must be switched on.10
      • 1. Touch the » symbol for the required hotplate. ¬ lights up on the display.10
      • 2. Then select the required heat setting from the settings range.10
    • The heat setting is set.10
      • Changing the power level11
    • Select the hotplate and set the desired power level in the programming zone.11
      • Switch off the hotplate11
    • Select the hotplate and set it to ‹ in the programming panel. The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.11
      • Notes11
      • Chef's recommendations11
        • Recommendations11
        • Cooking table11
    • The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.11
      • Heat setting11
      • Cooking time (mins)11
  • | Flex Zone13
    • Flex Zone13
    • You can use the hob as a single hotplate or as two independent hotplates, as required.13
    • It consists of four inductors that work independently of each other. If using the flexible cooking zone, only the area that is covered by cookware is activated.13
      • Advice on using cookware13
    • To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:13
      • As a single hotplate13
      • As two independent hotplates13
      • As two independent hotplates13
    • The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent hotplates.13
      • Activating13
    • See section ~ "Operating the appliance"13
      • As a single hotplate13
    • Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both hotplates.13
      • Linking the two hotplates13
        • 1. Set the cookware down. Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and set the heat setting.13
        • 2. Touch the ü symbol. The indicator lights up.13
      • Changing the heat setting13
    • Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and change the heat setting in the settings range.13
      • Adding a new piece of cookware13
    • Set the new piece of cookware down, select the hotplate in the flexible cooking zone and then touch the ü symbol twice. The new piece of cookware will be detected and the heat setting that was previously selected will be retained.13
      • Note:13
      • Unlinking the two hotplates13
    • Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and touch the ü symbol.13
    • This deactivates the flexible cooking zone. The two hotplates will now function independently.13
      • Note:13
  • O Time-setting options14
    • Time-setting options14
    • Your hob has two timer functions:14
      • Programming the cooking time14
    • The hotplate automatically switches off after the time that is set has elapsed.14
      • Setting procedure:14
        • 1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.14
        • 2. Touch the 0 symbol. x lights up on the display for the hotplate.‹‹ lights up on the timer display.14
        • 3. Within the next 10 seconds, set the required cooking time in the settings range.14
    • After a few seconds, the time begins to elapse.14
      • Notes14
      • Frying sensor14
    • If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate and the frying sensor has been activated, the cooking time will not begin to count down until the selected temperature setting has been reached.14
      • Changing or cancelling the time14
    • Select the hotplate and then press the 0 symbol.14
    • Change the cooking time using the programming zone or set to ‹‹ in order to cancel the time.14
      • Once the time has elapsed14
    • The hotplate switches off. A warning signal sounds. The time program function lights up ‹‹ for 10 seconds in the display.14
    • When the 0 symbol is pressed, the indications turn off and the beeping stops.14
      • Notes14
      • The kitchen timer14
    • You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes.14
    • This functions independently from the hotplates and from other settings. This function does not automatically switch off a hotplate.14
      • Setting procedure14
        • 1. Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the V indicator lights up. ‹‹ lights up on the timer display.14
        • 2. Set the required time in the control panel.14
      • Changing or deleting the time14
    • Touch the 0 symbol repeatedly until the V indicator lights up. Change the time in the control panel or set it to ‹‹.14
      • When the time has elapsed,14
    • An audible signal sounds. ‹‹ appears in the timer display and the V indicator lights up. The displays go out after 10 seconds.14
    • When the 0 symbol is touched, the indicators go out and the acoustic signal ceases.14
  • v PowerBoost function15
    • PowerBoost function15
    • The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large quantities of water faster than when using heat setting Å .15
    • This function can always be activated for a hotplate, provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in use (see illustration). Otherwise, › and Å  will flash in the display for the selected hotplate; the Å  heat setting will then be set auto...15
      • Note:15
      • Activation15
        • 1. Select a hotplate.15
        • 2. Touch the & symbol.15
      • Deactivation15
        • 1. Select the hotplate.15
        • 2. Touch the & symbol.15
        • Note:15
  • c Frying Sensor15
    • Frying Sensor15
    • This function can be used to fry food while maintaining the suitable frying pan temperature.15
    • The cooking zones that have this function are identified by the roasting function symbol.15
      • Advantages when frying15
        • Notes15
      • For frying with the frying sensor15
    • Frying pans that are perfect for using with the frying sensor can be purchased from specialist retailers or through our technical after-sales service. Quote the relevant reference number:15
    • These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you require only a small amount of oil to fry food.15
      • Notes15
      • Temperature settings16
        • Temperature setting16
        • Suitable for16
      • Table16
    • The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each type of food. The roasting time may vary depending on the type, weight, size and quality of the food.16
    • The set heat setting varies depending on the frying pan that is used.16
    • Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the acoustic signal has sounded.16
      • Temperature setting16
      • Total frying time after the signal sounds (mins.)16
      • Setting procedure18
    • Select the appropriate temperature setting from the table. Place the empty frying pan on the hotplate.18
      • 1. Select the hotplate. Touch the Õ symbol.‘ lights up on the display.18
      • 2. Within the next 10 seconds, select the required temperature setting from the settings range.18
      • Notes18
      • Switching off the frying sensor18
    • Select the hotplate and touch the Õ symbol. The function is deactivated.18
  • A Childproof lock18
    • Childproof lock18
    • You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hob.18
      • Activating and deactivating the childproof lock18
    • The hob should be turned off.18
    • To activate: press the symbol ‚ for approximately 4 seconds. The indicator next to the symbol ‚ lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked.18
    • To deactivate: press the symbol ‚ for approximately 4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.18
      • Childproof lock18
    • With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates when a hob is switched off.18
      • Switching on and off18
    • You can find out how to switch the automatic childproof lock on in the ~ "Basic settings" section18
  • k Wipe protection19
    • Wipe protection19
    • If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is switched on, settings may be altered. To avoid doing this, you can use the hob's "Lock control panel for cleaning" function.19
    • To activate: Touch the Ñ symbol. An audible signal sounds. The control panel is locked for 35 seconds. You can now wipe over the surface of the control panel without altering any settings.19
    • To deactivate: The control panel will be unlocked once 35 seconds have elapsed. To release the function early, touch the Ñ symbol.19
      • Notes19
  • b Automatic safety cut-out19
    • Automatic safety cut-out19
    • If a hotplate operates for an extended period and no settings are changed, the automatic safety shut-off is activated.19
    • The hotplate stops heating. ”, ‰ and the residual heat indicator œ or • flash alternately in the hotplate display.19
    • When you touch any symbol, the display switches off. The hotplate can now be set again.19
    • The point at which the safety shut-off becomes active depends on which heat setting has been set (after 1 to 10 hours). .19
  • Q Basic settings20
    • Basic settings20
    • The appliance has various basic settings. You can adapt these to suit your cooking habits.20
      • Display20
      • Function20
      • To access the basic settings:21
    • The hob must be off.21
      • 1. Switch on the hob.21
      • 2. Within ten seconds, touch and hold the ' symbol for approximately four seconds.21
      • Product information21
      • Display screen21
        • 3. Touching the ' symbol again takes you to the basic settings.21
        • 4. Touch the ' symbol repeatedly until the required function is displayed.21
        • 5. Then select the required setting from the settings area.21
        • 6. Touch the ' symbol for at least four seconds.21
    • The settings have been saved.21
      • Leaving the basic settings21
    • Turn off the hob with the main switch.21
  • [ Energy consumption indicator21
    • Energy consumption indicator21
    • This function indicates the total amount of energy consumed by this hob the last time it was used for cooking.21
    • Once switched off, the energy consumption in kWh is displayed for 10 seconds.21
    • The picture shows an example with an energy consumption of ‚.‹‰ kWh.21
    • You can find out how to switch this function on in the section on ~ "Basic settings"21
  • t Cookware check22
    • Cookware check22
    • This function can be used to check the speed and quality of the cooking process depending on the cookware.22
    • The result is a reference value and depends on the properties of the cookware and the hotplate being used.22
      • 1. With the cookware still cold, fill it with approx. 200 ml of water and place it on the centre of the hotplate with the diameter that most closely matches that of the base of the cookware.22
      • 2. Go to the basic settings and select the ™‚ƒ setting.22
      • 3. Touch the settings range. A will flash on the hotplate display.22
    • Check the result using the following table:22
      • Result22
    • To reactivate this function, touch the settings range.22
      • Notes22
  • D Cleaning22
    • Cleaning22
    • Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.22
      • Hob22
        • Cleaning22
    • Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.22
    • Clean the hob with a damp dish cloth and dry it with a cloth or towel to prevent limescale build-up.22
    • Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob. Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the product packaging.22
    • Never use:22
    • Stubborn dirt is best removed with a glass scraper, available from retailers. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.22
    • You can obtain a suitable glass scraper from customer services or through our online shop.22
    • Using a special sponge for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs achieves a great cleaning result.22
      • Potential marks22
      • Note:22
      • Hob surround22
    • To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the following instructions:22
  • { Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)23
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)23
    • Using the appliance23
    • Noises23
    • Cookware23
    • Cleaning24
  • 3 Trouble shooting24
    • Trouble shooting24
    • Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to eliminate. Please read the information in the table before calling the after-sales service.24
      • Display24
      • Possible cause24
      • Solution24
      • Notes24
  • 4 Customer service25
    • Customer service25
    • Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find an appropriate solution, also in order to avoid after-sales personnel having to make unnecessary visits.25
      • E number and FD number25
    • Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service.25
    • The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found:25
    • The E-number can also be found on the glass surface of the hob. You can check the customer index (KI) and FD number by going to the basic settings. Look up section~ "Basic settings" for this.25
    • Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free of charge in the event of misuse of the appliance, even during the warranty period.25
    • Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.25
      • To book an engineer visit and product advice25
    • Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances.25
  • E Test dishes26
    • Test dishes26
    • This table has been produced for test institutes to facilitate the testing of our appliances.26
    • The data in the table refers to our Schulte-Ufer cookware accessories (4 piece cookware set for the HZ 390042 induction hob) with the following measurements:26
      • Cooking26
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