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HVB8453IB
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 5
3. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................7
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................... 14
5. DAILY USE....................................................................................................15
6. HINTS AND TIPS.......................................................................................... 20
7. CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................ 22
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................. 24
9. TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................... 27
10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY...............................................................................27
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................28
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and
persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall
be kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
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• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when in use and when cooling down.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in fire.
• Never use water to extinguish the cooking fire. Switch off
the appliance and cover flames with e.g. a fire blanket or lid.
• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A
short term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on the
cooking surfaces.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get
hot.
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• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in
structure.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked,
switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains. In
case the appliance is connected to the mains directly using
junction box, remove the fuse to disconnect the appliance
from power supply. In either case contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
• In case of hotplate glass breakage:
– shut immediately off all burners and any electrical
heating element and isolate the appliance from the power
supply,
– do not touch the appliance surface,
– do not use the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Where the appliance is directly connected to the power
supply, an all-pole isolating switch with a contact gap is
required. Complete disconnection in compliance with the
conditions specified in overvoltage category III must be
guaranteed. The earth cable is excluded from this.
• When you route the mains cable, make sure that the cable
doesn't come into direct contact (for example using
insulating sleeving) with parts that can reach temperatures
of more than 50°C above room temperature.
• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the
manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the
manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as
suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The
use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is suitable for the following
markets: GB IE
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this
appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Keep the minimum distance from other
appliances and units.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant to
prevent moisture from causing swelling.
• Protect the bottom of the appliance from
steam and moisture.
• Do not install the appliance next to a door
or under a window. This prevents hot
cookware from falling from the appliance
when the door or the window is opened.
• If the appliance is installed above drawers
make sure that the space, between the
bottom of the appliance and the upper
drawer is sufficient for air circulation.
• The underside of the appliance can get
hot when in use. If an oven has not been
fitted underneath the hob and underside of
the appliance is accessible and could
allow a user or items stored beneath the
hob to come in direct contact with the
underside of the hob, an intermediate
protection panel must be fitted.
• Plywood or kitchen carcass material is
acceptable for the panel.
• The panel must be removable for
servicing. Screws used to fix the panel
must be accessible after installation.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• All electrical connections should be made
by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Before carrying out any operation make
sure that the appliance is disconnected
from the power supply.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Make sure the appliance is installed
correctly. Loose and incorrect electricity
mains cable or plug (if applicable) can
make the terminal become too hot.
• Use the correct electricity mains cable.
• Do not let the electricity mains cable
tangle.
• Make sure that a shock protection is
installed.
• Use the strain relief clamp on the cable.
• Make sure the mains cable or plug (if
applicable) does not touch the hot
appliance or hot cookware, when you
connect the appliance to a socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug (if applicable) or to the mains
cable. Contact our Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change a
damaged mains cable.
• The shock protection of live and insulated
parts must be fastened in such a way that
it cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not
connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type
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fuses removed from the holder), earth
leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an
isolation device which lets you disconnect
the appliance from the mains at all poles.
The isolation device must have a contact
opening width of minimum 3 mm.
2.3 Gas connection
CAUTION!
When using a gas cylinder, always keep
it on a flat horizontal surface (with the
gas valve on top).
• All gas connections must be made by a
qualified person.
• Before installation, make sure that the
local distribution conditions (nature of the
gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment
of the appliance are compatible.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
around the appliance.
• The information about the gas supply is on
the rating plate.
• This appliance is not connected to a
device which evacuates the products of
combustion. Make sure to connect the
appliance in accordance with current
installation regulations. Follow the
requirements for adequate ventilation.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and electric shock.
CAUTION!
The use of a gas cooking appliance
results in the production of heat, moisture
and products of combustion in the room
in which it is installed. Ensure that the
kitchen is well ventilated especially when
the appliance is in use.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may require additional ventilation, for
example the increasing of mechanical
ventilation where present, additional
ventilation to safely remove the products
of combustion to outside (external) air
whilst also providing room air changes
with additional ventilation. Consult a
qualified person before installation of the
additional ventilation.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging, labelling and
protective film (if applicable) before first
use.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings
are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended
during operation.
• Set the cooking zone to “off” after each
use.
• Do not put cutlery or saucepan lids on the
cooking zones. They can become hot.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet
hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not use the appliance as a work
surface or as a storage surface.
• When you place food into hot oil, it may
splash.
WARNING!
Risk of fire and explosion.
• Fats and oil when heated can release
flammable vapours. Keep flames or
heated objects away from fats and oils
when you cook with them.
• The vapours that very hot oil releases can
cause spontaneous combustion.
• Used oil, that can contain food remnants,
can cause fire at a lower temperature than
oil used for the first time.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
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WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.
• Do not keep hot cookware on the control
panel.
• Do not let cookware boil dry.
• Be careful not to let objects or cookware
fall on the appliance. The surface can be
damaged.
• Never leave a burner on with empty
cookware or without cookware.
• Do not put aluminium foil on the appliance.
• Cookware made of cast iron, aluminium or
with a damaged bottom can cause
scratches on the glass / glass ceramic.
Always lift these objects up when you
have to move them on the cooking
surface.
• Use only stable cookware with the correct
shape and diameter larger than the
dimensions of the burners.
• Make sure cookware is centrally
positioned on the burners.
• Do not use large cookware that overlap
the edges of the appliance. This can
cause damage to the worktop surface.
• Use only the accessories supplied with the
appliance.
• Do not install a flame diffuser on the
burner.
• Do not let acid liquids, for example
vinegar, lemon juice or limescale remover,
touch the hob. This can cause matt
patches.
• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless
steel has no effect on the performance of
the appliance.
2.5 Care and cleaning
• Clean the appliance regularly to prevent
the deterioration of the surface material.
• Switch off the appliance and let it cool
down before cleaning.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not
use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not clean the burners in the
dishwasher.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product
and spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand
extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature,
vibration, humidity, or are intended to
signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room
illumination.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Contact your local authority for information
on how to dispose of the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to
the appliance and dispose of it.
• Flat the external gas pipes.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Before the installation
Before you install the hob, write down the
information below from the rating plate. The
rating plate is on the bottom of the hob.
Model .......................................
PNC .........................................
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Serial number ...........................
3.2 Important safety requirements
This hob must be installed in accordance with
the Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
Regulations (Current Edition) and the IEE
Wiring Regulations (Current Edition).
For appliances installed in the Republic of
Ireland please refer to NSAI- Domestic Gas
Installation I.S. 813 Current Editions and the
ETCI Rules for Electrical Installations.
Provision for ventilation
Detailed recommendations are contained in
the following British Standards Codes Of
Practice: B.S. 6172/B.S. 5440, Par. 2 and
B.S. 6891 Current Editions.
The hob should not be installed in a bed
sitting room with a volume of less than 20 m³.
If it is installed in a room of volume less than
5 m³ an air vent of effective area of 100 cm²
is required. If it is installed in a room of
volume between 5 m³ and 10 m³ an air vent
of effective area of 50 cm² is required, while if
the volume exceeds 11 m³ no air vent is
required.
However, if the room has a door which opens
directly to the outside no air vent is required
even if the volume is between 5 m³ and 11
m³.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in
the same room, B.S. 5440 Part 2 Current
Edition, should be consulted to determine the
requisite air vent requirements.
For appliances installed in the Republic of
Ireland please refer to the NSAI- Domestic
Gas Installation I.S. 813 Current Editions
Table Four.
Location
The hob may be located in a kitchen, a
kitchen/diner or bed sitting room (with a
volume greater than 20 m³), but not in a
bathroom or shower room.
The minimum distance combustible material
can be fitted above the hob in line with the
edges of the hob is 400 mm. If it is fitted
below 400 mm a space of 50 mm must be
allowed from the edges of the hob.
For appliances installed in the Republic of
Ireland please refer to NSAI- Domestic Gas
Installation I.S 813 Current Edition Section 7-
Permitted Locations of Appliance.
3.3 Gas Connection
WARNING!
Any gas installation must be carried out
by a GAS SAFE REGISTER installer.
Make sure that, once the hob is installed, it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event
of a breakdown.
The manufacturer will not accept liability,
should the above instructions or any of the
other safety instructions incorporated in this
instruction booklet be ignored.
On the end of the shaft, which includes the R
1/2" threaded elbow, adjustment is fixed so
that the washer is fitted between the
components as shown in the diagram. Screw
the parts together without using excessive
force.
A
A. End of shaft with thread
Connection to the gas supply should be with
either rigid or semi-rigid pipe, i.e. steel or
copper.
The connection should be suitable for
connecting to R 1/2 (1/2 BSP male thread).
When the final connection has been made, it
is essential that a thorough leak test is carried
out on the hob and installation.
Make sure that the main connection pipe
does not exert any strain on the hob.
If you use flexible metal pipes make sure that
they agree to ISO 10380 and ISO 10807
standards. Be careful they do not come in
touch with mobile parts or they are not
squeezed. Also be careful when the hob is
put together with an oven.
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CAUTION!
It is important to install the elbow
correctly, with the shoulder on the end of
the thread, fitted to the hob connecting
pipe.
CAUTION!
Failure to ensure the correct assembly
will cause leakage of gas.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the gas supply pressure
of the appliance obeys the recommended
values.
Rigid connection:
Carry out connection by using metal rigid
pipes (copper with mechanical end).
3.4 Injectors replacement
WARNING!
Information for authorised installer only.
1. Remove the pan supports.
2. Remove the caps and crowns of the
burner.
3. With a socket spanner 7 remove the
injectors and replace them with the ones
which are necessary for the type of gas
you use (see table in "Technical Data"
chapter).
4. Assemble the parts, follow the same
procedure backwards.
5. Attach the label with the new type of gas
supply near the gas supply pipe. You can
find this label in the package supplied
with the appliance.
If the supply gas pressure is changeable or
different from the necessary pressure, you
must fit an applicable pressure adjuster on
the gas supply pipe.
3.5 Gas selection
WARNING!
Information for authorised installer only.
1. Deactivate the hob.
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
3. Within 7 seconds, press and hold the
space below the three illuminated LEDs
next to the for 3 seconds.
4. Press the
symbol of the middle burner
until G1 appears on the display.
5. To enter the gas selection mode press
symbol of the middle burner.
Timer display shows selected gas type.
6. Press to set the gas type according to
table below.
7. To confirm the gas type press symbol
of the middle burner.
Press
to exit the mode or wait for
Automatic Switch Off function activates.
Gas selection
0 1 2
G20 20 mbar Liquid gas 29 mbar Safety risk, do not use 2 gas selec‐
tion. Use only 0 or 1 gas selections
depend on gas supply.
3.6 Adjustment of minimum level
WARNING!
Information for authorised installer only.
Switch off the hob before the adjustment.
To adjust the minimum level of the burners:
1. Deactivate the hob.
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds.
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3. Within 7 seconds, press and hold the
space below the three illuminated LEDs
next to the symbol for 3 seconds.
4. Press symbol of the middle burner 3
times.
The display shows G2 mode.
5. To enter the mode press symbol of the
middle burner.
6. Wait 5 seconds after selecting the mode.
The burner ignite at minimum level and the
control bar shows
.
7. To increase or decrease the value and
adjust the minimum level press or
symbols of the middle burner.
8. Wait 5 seconds to send the selected
value to power board.
9. Check if the minimum level is correct and
press symbol to confirm the minimum
level.
If the minimum level is incorrect, repeat
the steps 6 and 7.
10. Press symbol of the middle burner to
select the next burner and repeat the
steps 5-8.
The procedure starts from the middle burner
and goes through the left burner, the right
front burner to the right rear burner.
To exit the mode press .
WARNING!
Make sure the flame does not go out
when you move quickly from the
maximum to the minimum heat setting
position.
WARNING!
Do not set the G3 and G4 modes. It is for
Authorised Service Centre only.
3.7 Electrical connection
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug
(if applicable).
• The appliance must not be connected with
an extension cable, an adapter or a
multiple socket. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not let the power cable to heat up to a
temperature of more than 90°C. The cable
should be guided by means of clamps
fixed to the side of the cabinet, in order to
avoid any contact with the appliance
beneath the cooktop.
• Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
Electrical Requirements
Permanent electrical installation must agree
with the latest I.E.E. Regulations and local
Electricity Board regulations. For your own
safety the installation must be done by a
qualified electrician (e.g. your local Electricity
Board, or a contractor who is on the roll of the
National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting [NICEIC]).
The manufacturer refuses to be held
responsible, if these safety measures
are not abided by.
Supply connections
This hob has to be connected to 220-240 V
(~ 50-60 Hz ) electricity supply.
The hob has a terminal block which is
marked as follows:
• L — Live terminal
• N — Neutral terminal
• or E — Earth terminal
Before carrying out the connection, make
sure:
1. The limiter valve and the electrical system
can take the appliance load (see the
rating plate)
2. The supply system is equipped with an
efficient earth connection in compliance
with the current standards and
regulations
3. The outlet or omnipolar switch used for
connection is easily accessible with the
appliance installed.
The appliance is supplied with a 3 core
flexible power cable.
The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Green and yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
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Brown - Live
WARNING!
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp
socket is a serious shock hazard. Ensure
that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
3.8 Replacement of the connection
cable
The replacement of electric cable must
be carried out exclusively by the service
force centre or by personnel with similar
competencies, in accordance with the
current regulations.
To replace the connection cable use only
H05V2V2-F T90 or equivalent type. Make
sure that the cable section is applicable
to the voltage load and the working
temperature. The yellow/green earth wire
(B) must be approximately 2 cm longer
than the live and neutral wire (A).
A B
1. Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire
to the terminal which is marked with the
letter 'E', or the earth symbol , or
coloured green and yellow.
2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the letter 'N'
or coloured blue.
3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the letter
'L'. It must always be connected to the
network phase. There must be no cut or
stray strands of wire present. The cord
clamp must be correctly attached to the
outer sheath.
3.9 Assembly
ON-TOP INSTALLATION
1.
min.
150mm
min.
650mm
2.
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3.
A
B
A
12 mm
28 mm
38 mm
B
45 mm
29 mm
19 mm
< 20 mm
4.
5.
min.
38 mm
min.
2 mm
1)
1) Unless otherwise specified in the oven
installation.
6.
A
7.
8.
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9.
10.
11.
12.
B
A
A. Supplied seal
B. Supplied bracket
13.
CAUTION!
Install the appliance only on a worktop
with flat surface.
CAUTION!
Install the appliance only on a worktop
with flat surface.
3.10 Installing hob under the hood
If you install the hob under a hood, check
the hood installation instructions for the
minimum distance between the
appliances. In any case, this distance
should not be less than 650mm.
3.11 Possibilities for insertion
The panel installed below the hob must be
easy to remove and let an easy access in
case a technical assistance intervention is
necessary.
Kitchen unit with door or drawer
60 mm
min 5 mm
A
B
A. Removable panel (optional)
B. Space for connections
Kitchen unit with oven
The electrical connection of the hob and the
oven must be installed separately for safety
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reasons and to allow for easy removal of the
oven from the unit.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Cooking surface layout
1
3
4
2
1
Ultra Rapid burner
2
Semi-rapid burner
3
Auxiliary burner
4
Control panel
4.2 Control panel layout
5 6 7
1
9
234
8
Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance. The displays, indicators and sounds tell which
functions operate.
Sensor
field
Function Description
1
On / Off To activate and deactivate the appliance.
2
Pause To activate and deactivate the function.
3
Timer To set the function.
4
/
- To increase or decrease the time.
5
- Timer display To show the time in minutes.
6
Reset To reset the hob (Refer to "Troubleshooting").
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Sensor
field
Function Description
7
Hob²Hood To activate and deactivate the manual mode of the
function.
8
- Control bar To set a heat setting.
9
Lock / Child Safety Device To lock / unlock the control panel.
4.3 Display indicators
Indicator Description
+ digit
There is a malfunction.
There is a warning (Refer to "Troubleshooting").
/ /
OptiHeat Control (3 step Residual heat indicator): continue cooking / keep warm / resid‐
ual heat.
4.4 Hot Surface Indicator
WARNING!
If the cooking zone becomes hot during
cooking, the setting indicator shows a
Hot Surface warning / / when
the zone is turned off. The Hot Surface
Indicator shows until the cooking zone
cools, the hob is unplugged or there is a
power cut.
5. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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5.1 Burner overview
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A. Burner cap
B. Burner crown
C. Ignition candle
D. Thermocouple
E. Pilot flame
5.2 Ignition of the burner
Always light the burner before you put on
the cookware.
WARNING!
Be very careful when you use open fire in
the kitchen environment. The
manufacturer declines any responsibility
in case of the flame misuse.
1. Press and hold to activate the hob.
After 50 seconds of non-use, the hob
deactivates.
2. After light animation, when you see on
display, press the desired heat setting on
the control bar.
If after some tries the burner does not
light, check if the crown and its cap are in
correct positions .
If during the normal use of the burner it
starts to spark and flame adjust
automatically, check if the metal part of
the ignition candle and the flame safety
device are clean (Refer to "Care and
cleaning").
If the burner accidentally goes out, the
hob re-ignite the burner 3 times. If the
flame still does not light, appears.
If the warning appears, turn off and
turn on again the hob. When the display
function reappears, after light
animation, touch
for 3 seconds.
When you see the warning is reset
(Refer to "Troubleshooting").
appears when attempting to restart
the burner immediately after switching off
the flame. Wait for approximately 10
seconds before restarting the burner.
Pilot flame
The flame that surrounds the
thermocouple is a pilot flame. It prevents
unexpected shutdown.
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5.3 Turning the burner off
To put the flame out, touch the control bar to
the off position .
WARNING!
Always turn the flame down or switch it
off before you remove the pans from the
burner.
5.4 Automatic Switch Off
The function deactivates the hob
automatically if:
• all burners are deactivated,
• you do not set the heat setting after you
activate the hob,
• you spill something or put something on
the control panel for more than 10
seconds (a pan, a cloth, etc.). An acoustic
signal sounds and the hob deactivates.
Remove the object or clean the control
panel.
• you do not deactivate a burner or change
the heat setting. After some time the hob
deactivates.
The relation between the heat setting and
the time after which the hob deactivates:
Level Time (hours)
1 6
2 3
3 3
4 1,5
5 1,5
5.5 Menu structure
The table shows the basic menu structure.
User settings
Sym‐
bol
Setting Possible options
b Sound On / Off (--)
H Hood mode 0 - 6
E Alarm / error histo‐
ry
The list of recent
alarms / errors.
To enter user settings: press and hold
for 3 seconds. Then, press and hold . The
settings appear on the left timers.
Navigating the menu: the menu consists of
the setting symbol and a value. The symbol
appears on the rear timer and the value
appears on the front timer. To navigate
between the settings press
on the front
timer. To change the setting value press
or on the front timer.
To exit the menu: press
.
OffSound Control (Deactivating and
activating the sounds)
Sounds are activated by default.
You can activate / deactivate the slider
sounds in the hob menu. Refer to "Menu
structure" chapter.
When the sounds are off you can still hear
the sound when:
• you touch
• Minute Minder comes down
• Count Down Timer comes down
• you put something on the control panel.
5.6 Pause
This function sets all cooking zones that
operate to the lowest heat setting.
When the function operates, and can
be used. All other symbols on the control
panels are locked.
The function does not stop the timer
functions.
1. To activate the function: press
.
The heat setting is lowered to 1.
2. To deactivate the function: press .
The previous heat setting comes on.
5.7 Lock
You can lock the control panel while the hob
operates. It prevents an accidental change of
the heat setting.
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Set the heat setting first.
To activate the function: press .
To deactivate the function: press again.
The function deactivates as you
deactivate the hob.
5.8 Child Safety Device
This function prevents an accidental
operation of the hob.
To activate the function: press . Do not
set any heat setting. Press and hold for 3
seconds, until the indicator above the symbol
appears. Deactivate the hob with .
The function stays active when you
deactivate the hob. The indicator above
is on.
To deactivate the function: press . Do
not set any heat setting. Press and hold
for 3 seconds, until the indicator above the
symbol disappears. Deactivate the hob with
.
Cooking with the function activated: press
, then press for 3 seconds, until the
indicator above the symbol disappears. You
can operate the hob. When you deactivate
the hob with the function operates again.
5.9 Timer
Count Down Timer
Use this function to specify how long a
cooking zone should operate during a single
cooking session.
Set the heat setting for the selected cooking
zone and then set the function.
1. Press
. 00 appears on the timer
display.
2. Press or to set the time (00-99
minutes).
3.
Press to start the timer or wait 3
seconds. The timer begins to count down.
To change the time: select the cooking zone
with and press or .
To deactivate the function: select the
cooking zone with and press . The
remaining time counts back to 00.
The timer finishes counting down, a signal
sounds and 00 blinks. The cooking zone
deactivates. Press any symbol to stop the
signal and blinking.
Minute Minder
You can use this function when the hob is
activated but the cooking zones do not
operate. The heat setting shows 00.
The function has no effect on the
operation of the cooking zones.
1. Press .
2. Press
or to set the time.
The timer finishes counting down, a signal
sounds and 00 blinks. Press any symbol to
stop the signal and blinking.
To deactivate the function: press
and
. The remaining time counts back to 00.
5.10 Hob²Hood
It is an advanced automatic function which
connects the hob to a special hood. Both the
hob and the hood have an infrared signal
communicator. Speed of the fan is defined
automatically on the basis of the mode setting
and temperature of the hottest cookware on
the hob. You can also operate the fan from
the hob manually.
CAUTION!
To ensure proper communication
between the appliances, the hood must
always be positioned centrally over the
hob, especially when their widths differ.
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For most of the hoods, the remote
system is originally deactivated. Activate
it before you use the function. For more
information refer to the hood user
manual.
The hood operates only when the hob is
activated.
Operating the function automatically
To operate the function automatically set the
automatic mode to H1 – H6. The hood reacts
whenever you operate the hob. The hob
recognizes temperature of the cookware
automatically and adjusts the speed of the
fan.
Automatic modes
Mode Mode de‐
scription
Auto‐
matic
light
Automat‐
ic fan
speed
H0 Manual Off Off
H1 Auto light On Off
H2 Fixed speed On 1
H3 Auto speed
Low
On 0-1
H4 Auto speed Mid On 0-1
H5 Auto speed
High
On 0-2
H6 Auto speed In‐
tense
On 0-3
Changing the automatic mode
To change the automatic mode, refer to the
"Menu structure" chapter.
To operate the hood directly on the hood
panel deactivate the automatic mode of
the function.
When you finish cooking and deactivate
the hob, the hood fan may still operate
for a certain period of time. After that time
the system deactivates the fan
automatically and prevents you from
accidental activation of the fan for the
next 30 seconds.
Operating the fan speed manually
You can also operate the function manually.
To do that press when the hob is active.
This deactivates automatic operation of the
function and allows you to change the fan
speed manually. When you press you
raise the fan speed by one. When you reach
an intensive level and press
again you will
set fan speed to 0 which deactivates the hood
fan. To start the fan again with fan speed 1
press .
To activate automatic operation of the
function, deactivate the hob and activate
it again.
Activating the light
You can set the hob to activate the light
automatically whenever you activate the hob.
To do so set the automatic mode to H1 – H6.
The light on the hood deactivates 2
minutes after deactivating the hob.
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6. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Cookware
CAUTION!
Do not use cast iron pans, clay or
earthenware pots, grilling accessories or
toaster plates.
WARNING!
Do not put the same pan on two burners.
WARNING!
Do not put unstable or damaged pots on
the burner to prevent spills and injuries.
CAUTION!
Make sure that pot handles are not
above the front edge of the cooktop.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the pots are placed
centrally on the burner in order to get the
maximum stability and a lower gas
consumption.
CAUTION!
Liquids spilt during cooking can cause
the glass to break.
6.2 Diameters of cookware
CAUTION!
Use cookware with diameters applicable
to the size of burners.
Burner Diameter of
cookware (mm)
Ultra Rapid 200 - 260
Semi-rapid (central) 160 - 240
Semi-rapid (right) 160 - 220
Burner Diameter of
cookware (mm)
Auxiliary 120 - 220
6.3 Hints and Tips for Hob²Hood
When you operate the hob with the function:
• Protect the hood panel from direct
sunlight.
• Do not spot halogen light on the hood
panel.
• Do not cover the hob control panel.
• Do not interrupt the signal between the
hob and the hood (e.g. with the hand, a
cookware handle or a tall pot). See the
picture.
The hood in the picture is only exemplary.
Keep the window for Hob²Hood infrared
signal communicator clean.
Other remotely controlled appliances
may block the signal. Do not use any
such appliances near to the hob while
Hob²Hood is on.
Cooker hoods with the Hob²Hood function
To find the full range of cooker hoods which
work with this function refer to our consumer
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website. The AEG cooker hoods that work
with this function must have the symbol .
6.4 Suggested recipes
Food categories Recipes Burner type Heat up phase
power level
1)
Cooking phase
power level
Sauces - Dressing
Bechamel Small - 1-2
Tomato sauce Small 2-4
1-3
2)
Pasta - Rice - other
Cereals
Mushrooms rice Large - 2-4
Couscous Large 2-4
1-2
2)
Spaghetti Large - 2-5
Ravioli Large - 2-5
Soup - Legumes
Vegetable soup Medium -
2-4
2)
Mushrooms and pota‐
toes soup
Medium -
2-4
2)
Fish soup Large -
1-2
2)
Meat
Beef meatballs Large 2-4
1-3
2)
Fillet of pork roast Large 3-5 1-3
Beef burger gratin Medium 4-5 3-5
Fish
Sepia with peas Large -
1-2
2)
Roasted tuna steak Large 3-5 1-3
Vegetables
Mushrooms with sea‐
sonings
Medium - 1-4
Caponata with vegeta‐
bles
Large 2-4
1-2
2)
Boiled potatoes Medium - 2-4
Frozen spinach with
butter
Large - 1-2
Fried dishes
French fries Large - 5
Donuts Large 4-5 1
Snacks cooked with
pan
Roasting nuts Large 4-5 2-3
Croutons of bread and
escarole
Large 4-5 2-3
Pancakes Medium 4-5 2
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Food categories Recipes Burner type Heat up phase
power level
1)
Cooking phase
power level
Desserts
Caramel Small - 1-2
Custard Small - 1-2
Panna cotta Small - 1-3
1)
Useful to reach the optimal cooking condition (e.g. correct pan/pot temperature, boiling water and heating up
oil...) before starting the real cooking phase with a different/lower power level.
2)
Cook with a lid on.
All recipes for approximately 4 portions.
The settings suggested in the cooking table should only serve as guidelines and be
adjusted depending on the rawness of food, its weight and quantity as well as on the type
of gas used and the material of the cookware used to prepare the dish.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• It is recommended to activate the lock /
child safety device function (Refer to
"Daily use" chapter).
• Always use cookware with a clean base.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface
have no effect on how the hob operates.
• Use a special cleaner suitable for the
surface of the hob.
• Wash stainless steel parts with water, and
then dry them with a soft cloth.
The presence of water or other liquids on
the control panel can accidentally
activate or deactivate the hob functions.
WARNING!
Do not use knives, scrapers or similar
instruments to clean the surface of the
glass or the rims of the burners and the
frame (if applicable).
You can wash the burner crown in a
dishwasher.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the burner crown with
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects. Burner
crown may cause discoloration.
7.2 Pan supports
The pan supports are not resistant to
washing in a dishwasher. They must be
washed by hand.
1. Remove the pan supports to easily clean
the hob.
Be very careful when you replace the
pan supports to prevent the hob top
from damage.
2. The enamel coating occasionally can
have rough edges, so be careful when
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you wash the pan supports by hand and
dry them. If necessary, remove stubborn
stains with a paste cleaner.
3. After you clean the pan supports, make
sure that they are in correct positions.
4. For the burner to operate correctly, make
sure that the arms of the pan supports
are inserted in the recesses of the
enamelled plates.
7.3 Removing and assembling pan
supports
After cleaning of the hob, make sure that pan
supports are in a correct position. In order to
place a pan support properly, make sure that
its arms fits the grips placed at the base of
the burner as shown in the picture. This way,
a pan support is stable and fixed.
7.4 Cleaning the hob
• Remove immediately: melted plastic,
plastic foil, salt, sugar and food with sugar,
otherwise, the dirt can cause damage to
the hob. Take care to avoid burns.
• Remove when the hob is sufficiently
cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat
stains, shiny metallic discoloration. Clean
the hob with a moist cloth and a non-
abrasive detergent. After cleaning, wipe
the hob dry with a soft cloth.
• To clean the enamelled parts, caps and
crowns, wash them with warm soapy
water and dry them carefully before you
put them back on.
7.5 Cleaning the flame spreader
You can wash the flame spreaders in a
dishwasher.
WARNING!
Let the flame spreaders cool down before
you clean them.
Light stains:
Wash the flame spreader with warm water
and soap and dry it with a soft cloth.
Medium stains:
Use the dishwasher. Place the flame
spreader on the bottom rack in a flat position,
with the top side up.
Heavy stains:
Clean the flame spreader with warm water
and soap, then wash it in the dishwasher. If
the stain is still present wash the top of the
flame spreader with a grill cleaner and run
through the dishwasher again.
Use a toothpick to clean the holes of the
flame spreader.
7.6 Cleaning the ignition candle and
the flame safety device
Keep the metal part of the ignition candle and
the flame safety device cleaned with a moist
cloth or sponge to prevent difficult lightning or
difficult flame recognition. Check if the burner
crown is not blocked with food residues.
7.7 Periodic maintenance
Speak to your local Authorised Service
Centre periodically to check the conditions of
the gas supply pipe and the pressure
adjuster, if fitted.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Remedy
You cannot activate or operate the
hob.
The hob is not connected to an elec‐
trical supply or it is connected incor‐
rectly.
Check if the hob is correctly connec‐
ted to the electrical supply. Refer to
the connection diagram.
The fuse is blown. Make sure that the fuse is the cause
of the malfunction. If the fuse is
blown again and again, contact a
qualified electrician.
There is no gas supply. Check the gas connection.
You do not set the heat setting for
50 seconds.
Activate the hob again and set the
heat setting in less than 50 seconds.
You touched 2 or more sensor fields
at the same time.
Touch only one sensor field.
There is water or fat stains on the
control panel.
Clean the control panel.
Pause function operates. Refer to "Daily use".
The sliders begin to blink, the power
level is reduced to the minimum
(level 1) and locked.
The hob has become overheated
due to heavy usage and automati‐
cally delivers a temporarily reduced
power output.
Wait a while for the hob to cool
down.
An acoustic signal sounds and the
hob deactivates.
An acoustic signal sounds when the
hob is deactivated.
You put something on one or more
sensor fields.
Remove the object from the sensor
fields.
The hob deactivates.
You put something on the sensor
field .
Remove the object from the sensor
field.
The reset led indicator blinks.
The reset procedure required.
Refer to "Control panel layout" (as if
warning appears).
Hob²Hood function does not work. You covered the control panel.
Remove the object from the control
panel.
The sensor fields become hot.
The cookware is too large or you put
it too near to the controls.
Put large cookware on the rear
burners if possible.
There is no sound when you touch
the panel sensor fields.
The sounds are deactivated.
Activate the sounds. Refer to "Daily
use".
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
You can hear sparking for a few
seconds after the flame goes out
and automatic re-ignition is per‐
formed.
Air currents around the burner.
Make sure that air currents from
windows or doors do not extinguish
the flame.
Burner cap or crown are placed in‐
correctly.
Place burner cap and crown in cor‐
rect position.
Metal part of the flame safety device
is dirty.
Refer to "Care and cleaning".
comes on.
Automatic Switch Off operates.
Deactivate the hob and activate it
again.
The indicator above the symbol
comes on.
Child Safety Device or Lock oper‐
ates.
Refer to "Child Safety Device" and
"Lock".
comes on.
The flame does not light up in 3 at‐
tempts.
To reset the warning turn off and
turn on again the hob. When the dis‐
play function reappears, after
light animation, touch
for 3
seconds.
When you see
the warning is re‐
set.
Burner cap or crown are placed in‐
correctly.
Metal part of the flame safety device
is dirty (Refer to "Care and clean‐
ing").
You can hear a constant beep
noise.
The electrical connection is incor‐
rect.
Disconnect the hob from the electri‐
cal supply. Ask a qualified electri‐
cian to check the installation.
- comes on.
The hob is too hot.
Wait a few minutes for cool down
the hob. If possible, put the large
cookware on the rear burners.
- comes on.
The hob is overheated.
Wait for 30 minutes and follow the
same procedure as if warning
appeared.
If the problem persist, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
- comes on.
Temporary condition of failure.
Follow the same procedure as if
warning appeared.
If the problem persist, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
- comes on.
Too many attempts to clear the
warning .
Wait for 15 minutes.
Follow the same procedure as if
warning appeared.
If the problem persist, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
- come on.
There is an error in the hob.
Contact an Authorised Service Cen‐
tre.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
- come on.
There is an error in the hob.
Disconnect the hob from the electri‐
cal supply for some time. Discon‐
nect the fuse from the electrical sys‐
tem of the house. Connect it again.
If comes on again, speak to an
Authorised Service Centre.
comes on.
There is a dirt around burner area. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
The thermocouple of the selected
burner is still too hot to allow the ig‐
nition of the burner to restart.
Wait for the burner to ignite auto‐
matically.
8.2 If you cannot find a solution...
If you cannot find a solution to the problem
yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised
Service Centre. Give the data from the rating
plate. Make sure, you operated the hob
correctly. If not the servicing by a service
technician or dealer will not be free of charge,
also during the warranty period. The
information about guarantee period and
Authorised Service Centres are in the
guarantee booklet.
8.3 Labels supplied with the
accessories bag
Stick the adhesive labels as indicated below:
MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO
DATA
MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO
DATA
MOD.
PROD.NO.
SER.NO.
03 IT
MADE IN ITALY
TYPE
IP20
0049
A B C
A. Stick it on Guarantee Card and send this
part (if applicable).
B. Stick it on Guarantee Card and keep this
part (if applicable).
C. Stick it on instruction booklet.
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9. TECHNICAL DATA
9.1 Hob dimensions
Width 800 mm
Depth 520 mm
9.2 Other technical data
TOTAL POWER:
Gas original: G20 (2H) 20 mbar 8,15 kW
Gas replace‐
ment:
G30 (3+) 28-30 mbar 593 g/h
G31 (3+) 37 mbar 582 g/h
Electric supply: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Appliance category: II2H3+
Gas connection: R 1/2"
Appliance class: 3
9.3 Gas burners for NATURAL GAS G20 20 mbar
BURNER NORMAL POWER
kW
MINIMUM POWER kW INJECTOR MARK
Ultra Rapid 3,5 1,6 151
Semi-rapid 1,8 0,55 103x
Auxiliary 1,05 0,4 79x
9.4 Gas burners for LPG G30/G31 28-30/37 mbar
BURNER NORMAL
POWER kW
MINIMUM
POWER kW
INJECTOR
MARK
NOMINAL GAS FLOW g/h
G30 28-30
mbar
G31 37 mbar
Ultra Rapid 3,3 1,6 90x 240 236
Semi-rapid 1,9 0,55 67 138 136
Auxiliary 1,05 0,4 52 76 75
10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.1 Product Information according to EU and UK Ecodesign regulations
Model identification HVB8453IB
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Type of hob Built-in hob
Number of gas burners 4
Energy efficiency per gas burner
(EE gas burner)
Left - Ultra Rapid 59.0%
Middle - Semi-rapid 58.7%
Right rear - Semi-rapid 57.9%
Right front - Auxiliary not applicable
Energy efficiency for the gas hob
(EE gas hob)
58.5%
EN 30-2-1: Domestic cooking appliances burning gas - Part 2-1 : Rational use of energy -
General
10.2 Energy saving
• Before use, make sure that the burners and pan supports are assembled correctly.
• Use cookware with diameters applicable to the size of burners.
• Center the pot on the burner.
• When you heat up water, use only the amount you need.
• If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware.
• When the liquid starts to boil, turn down the flame to barely simmer the liquid.
• If it is possible, use a pressure cooker. Refer to its user manual.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the
packaging in relevant containers to recycle it.
Help protect the environment and human
health by recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol with
the household waste. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact your
municipal office.
Electrolux Appliances AB - Contact Address:
Al. Powstancow Slaskich 26, 30-570 Krakow,
Poland
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