User Manual Whirlpool ACM795BA 6th SENSE 90cm Induction Cooktop

• User Manual - (English)

• Installation Instruction - (English)

Table of contents

• INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• INSTALLATION
• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

User manual Induction Cooktop

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USE

IMPORTANT: The cooking zones will not switch on if pots are not the right size. Only use pots bearing the symbol “INDUCTION SYSTEM“ (Figure opposite). Place the pot on the required cooking zone before switching the hob on.

EXISTING POTS AND PANS

Use a magnet to check if the pot is suitable for the induction hob: pots and pans are unsuitable if not magnetically detectable.

- Make sure pots have a smooth bottom, otherwise they could scratch the hob. Check dishes.

- Never place hot pots or pans on the surface of the hob’s control panel. This could result in damage.

RECOMMENDED POT BOTTOM WIDTHS

IMPORTANT: refer to the “SIXTH SENSE Function“ section for correct pan base diameters for cooking zones with the SIXTH SENSE function.

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the product, check for any damage during transport. In case of problems, contact the dealer or the After-Sales Service.

PREPARING THE CABINET FOR FITTING

WARNING

• Install a separator panel under the hob.
• The lower part of the product must not be accessible after installation.
• In case of installation of an undertop oven, do not interpose the separator panel.

• Do not install the hob above a dishwasher or washing-machine, so that the electronic circuits do not come into contact with steam or moisture which could damage them.
• The distance between the underside of the appliance and the separator panel must respect the dimensions given in the figure.
• In order to ensure the correct operation of the product, do not obstruct the minimum required clearance between the hob and the top of the unit.
• Do all cabinet cutting work before fitting the hob, and carefully remove any shavings or sawdust.
• IMPORTANT: For installation in worktops made of marble or similar materials, do not use the screws provided, but contact the after-sales service and request bonding kit 4812 310 19277.

After bonding the brackets in the position indicated, leave the silicone to dry for around 24 hours before proceeding with installation of the appliance.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel who know the current safety and installation regulations.
• The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the regulations provided in this chapter.
• The power cable must be long enough to allow the hob to be removed from the worktop.
• Make sure the voltage specified on the dataplate located on the bottom of the appliance is the same as that of the home.
• Do not use extension cords.

Connection to the terminal block

If the hob is already provided with the two power supply cables required, follow the instructions included in the supply cable bag. Connect the cables to the two terminal blocks on the underside of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: only for 400 V 3N connection~ use one power supply cable only (connecting it to the terminal block of the main electronic module) in addition to 3 x 1.5mm2 wiring for connecting the main terminal block to that of the auxiliary electronic module. For electrical connection, follow the instructions enclosed with the 3 x 1.5 mm2 wiring.

For the electrical connection, use an H05RR-F cable as specified in the table below.

Connect the yellow/green earth wire to the terminal with the symbol .

This wire must be longer than the other wires.

1. Remove the terminal block cover (A), undoing the screw and inserting the cover in the terminal block hinge (B).
2. Strip approx. 70 mm of sheath from the power supply cable.
3. Strip approx. 10mm of sheath from the conductors. 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.
4. Secure the power cable with the cable clamp.
5. 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.

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

The panel has touch controls: to use them, just press the corresponding symbol (a light touch is sufficient).

First use / after a power failure

After connecting the hob to the electrical power supply, the control panel is locked (the indicator light above the key is ON).

To unlock the control panel, press and hold the key for 3 seconds. The indicator light switches off and the hob can be used normally.

Switching the hob On/Off

To switch the hob on, press and hold the key for approx. 2 seconds: the indicator light above the key switches on and dashes appear inside the circles indicating the cooking zones.

To switch off, press the same button until the hob switches off. All the cooking zones are deactivated

The hob automatically switches off if no function is selected within 10 seconds of switching on.

Activation and adjusting cooking zones

After switching on the hob, position the pot on the chosen cooking zone.

Activate the cooking zone by pressing the corresponding circular key: the number 5 is displayed inside the circle, indicating the intermediate power level.

The hob automatically switches off if no function is selected within 10 seconds of switching on. If you are using a pot that is not suitable, not correctly positioned or not of the correct dimensions for your induction hob, the message “no pot“ will appear in the display (see figure on the left). If no pot is detected within 60 seconds, the hob switches off.

To change the power level, slide your finger horizontally on the slide touchscreen: the number inside the circle increases/decreases as your finger slides up/down the touchscreen, ranging from a min. setting of 1 to a max. of 9. The slide touchscreen can be used to activate the booster function by pressing “BOOST” (“P”on the display) The “BOOST“ power level can be used for 10 minutes maximum, after which the appliance automatically sets the power to level 9.

If more than one cooking zone is on, the slide touchscreen allows you to change the power level of the selected zone, indicated by the presence of a luminous dot at the bottom right of the power level indicator. To select a zone, simply press the relative round key.

Deactivation of cooking zones

Select the cooking zone to be switched off by pressing the relative round key (a dot lights up at the bottom right of the power level indicator). Press OFF on the slide touchscreen.

The cooking zone switches off and, if the zone is still hot, the letter “H“ appears in the circle. “H“ is the residual heat indicator. The hob has such an indicator for each cooking zone; it signals which zones are still hot. When the cooking zone cools down, the display goes off.

Timer selection

The timer can be used to set a max. cooking time of 90 minutes.

Select the cooking zone to be used with the timer (a dot lights up at the bottom right of the power level indicator), then set the required cooking time using the + and - keys of the timer function: the time is minutes is shown next to the cooking zone display.

A few seconds after the key is pressed, the timer begins the countdown (the luminous dot of the selected cooking zone starts flashing). Once the set time has elapsed, an acoustic signal sounds and the cooking zone switches off automatically.

Control panel lock

This function locks the hob controls to prevent accidental switching on (e.g. during cleaning operations).

Press the button for three seconds: a beep sounds and an indicator lights up above the padlock symbol to signal activation. The control panel is locked except for the deactivation function. To deactivate the control lock, repeat the activation procedure. The luminous dot goes off and the hob is active again. IMPORTANT: The presence of water, liquid spilled from pots or any kind of objects resting on the button under the symbol can accidentally activate or deactivate the control panel lock function.

Hold

This function allows you to temporarily hold and then resume cooking processes maintaining previous settings (except for timer setting). Press the key flashes on the display in place of the power levels. To resume cooking, press the key again.

Description of automatic functions

The hob features automatic functions for each cooking zone. The symbols of the available functions are shown next to the selection key of each cooking zone. Every time an automatic function is selected, an indicator light turns on next to the symbol and the letter “A“ appears in the cooking zone display.

Sixth sense Function

The SIXTH SENSE function automatically selects the ideal power level to bring water to the boil and signals boiling point.

After positioning the pot of water, switch on the hob and select the desired cooking zone. Press the key : “A“ appears on the display and the indicator light turns on. During heating, an animation is displayed in the space next to the cooking zone.

To ensure correct operation of the SIXTH SENSE function, we recommend that you:

• use water only (at room temperature);
• do not add salt, other ingredients or condiments until the water reaches boiling point;
• do not change the power setting of the cooking zone or remove or move the pot;
• do not use pressure cookers; fill the pot to at least 1/3 full (min. 1 litre) and never to the brim (see table on the right).

For optimum results, observe the following advice:

• do not put the lid on the pot that is being used with the SIXTH SENSE function;
• do not activate the SIXTH SENSE function if the zone is already hot (letter “H“ on the display).

When the water comes to the boil, the hob emits an acoustic signal. This signal is sounded three times at regular intervals. After the second signal, a minute minder is automatically activated to keep track of boiling time. After the third signal, the hob automatically selects a lower power setting to keep the water simmering. From this moment on, you can add any ingredients you like, set the timer and change the power setting. Changing the power setting or selecting the “hold” function overrides the SIXTH SENSE function.

The function is deactivated when the “hold“ function is selected.

• The hob manages the SIXTH SENSE function and booster levels autonomously, therefore, in some cases, it may not be possible to activate the booster with the SIXTH SENSE function already in use
• The quality of the cookware may affect the performance of the SIXTH SENSE function.

Simmering Function

After bringing the food to the boil, select the simmering function: a power level designed to maintain a gentle simmer is automatically set.To deactivate the function simply press OFF on the slide touchscreen.

Melting function

The melting function maintains a low and even temperature in the cooking zone. After positioning the pot/accessory on the chosen cooking zone, switch on the hob and select the cooking zone. Press the key : “A“ appears on the display and the indicator light turns on. To deactivate the function, simply press OFF on the slide touchscreen.

Flexi cook

This function allows you to use the cooking area as two separate cooking zones or as an extra-large single zone.

It is perfect for oval, rectangular and elongated pans (with maximum base dimensions of 38x18 cm) or more than one standard pan. In order to activate the flexicook function, switch on the hob and press the button : the two cooking zone displays show level “5”; both dots next to the level number are lit, indicating that the Flexi cook is activated.

To change the power level, move your finger along the slide touchscreen: the number inside the circle will change with just a quick slide of the finger from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 9. To deactivate the flexible zone function, press the key : the cooking zones revert to operating singly again. To switch the cooking zone off, press OFF

The message “no pot” will appear on the display of the zone that is not able to detect any pot (because of missing pot, or misplaced or not suitable for induction hob). This message remains active for 60 seconds: in this time you can add or slide pots within the flexicook area as you prefer.

After 60 seconds if no pan is placed on the zone, the system stops “searching” pots on that zone, the symbol remains visible on the display to remind that the zone is disabled.

To reactivate the Flexicook function on both heaters, press the button .

The Flexi cook function is also able to detect when a pot is moved from one zone to the other one within the flexi cook area keeping the same power level of the zone where the pan originally was placed (see the example in the figure below: if the pot is moved from the front heater to the rear heater, the power level will be shown on the display corresponding to the zone where the pot is placed).

It is also possible to operate the Flexi cook area as two independent cooking zones, using the corresponding button of the single zone. Place the pot in the center of the single zone and adjust the power level with the slide touchscreen.

Important: make sure to place the pans centered on the cooking zone in the way to cover the logo placed in the center of the single cooking zone.

In case of big pot, oval, rectangular and elongated pans make sure to place the pans centered on the cooking zone covering both logos. Examples of good pot placement and bad pot placement:

When the flexi cook function is selected, the booster and sixth sense functions cannot be used. If the timer is set, it will be displayed alongside the hotplate display at the top

CLEANING

WARNING

• Do not use steam cleaners.
• Before cleaning, make sure the cooking zones are switched off and that the residual heat indicator (“H“) is not displayed.

IMPORTANT: Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring pads. Their use could eventually ruin the glass.

• After each use, clean the hob (when it is cool) to remove any deposits and stains due to food residuals.
• Sugar or foods with a high sugar content damage the hob and must be immediately removed.
• Salt, sugar and sand could scratch the glass surface.
• Use a soft cloth, absorbent kitchen paper or a specific hob cleaner (follow the Manufacturer’s instruction)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• Read and follow the instructions given in the section “Instructions for use“.
• Connect the hob to the electricity supply and check that the supply has not been shut off.
• Dry the hob thoroughly after cleaning it.
• If the hob cannot be switched off after using it, disconnect it from the power supply.
• If, when the hob is switched on, alphanumeric codes appear on the display, consult the following table for instructions.