user manual
Ceramic glass hob
EHC646 U / EHC946 U
We were thinking of you
when we made this product
contents electrolux 3
Contents
Safety instructions 4
Description of the Appliance 6
Operating the appliance 8
Tips on Cooking and Frying 9
Cleaning and Care 11
What to do if … 13
Disposal 14
Technical Data 15
Installation Instructions 16
Assembly 18
Guarantee/Customer Service 23
Service 25
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he following symbols are used in this user manual:
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Important information concerning your personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.
3 General information and tips
2 Environmental information
4 electrolux safety instructions
Safety instructions
Please comply with these instruc-
tions. If you do not, any damage re-
sulting is not covered by the
warranty.
5
This appliance conforms with the
following EU Directives:
– 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low
Voltage Directive
– 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC
Directive inclusive of Amending Di-
rective 92/31/EEC
– 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE
Marking Directive
Correct use
• This appliance should be used only
for normal domestic cooking and fry-
ing of food.
• The appliance must not be used as a
work surface or as a storage surface.
• Additions or modifications to the ap-
pliance are not permitted.
• Do not place or store flammable liq-
uids, highly inflammable materials or
fusible objects (e.g. plastic film, plas-
tic, aluminium) on or near the appli-
ance.
Children’s safety
• The cooking zones will become hot
when you cook. Therefore, always
keep small children away from the
appliance.
• The appliance is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
General safety
• The appliance may only be installed
and connected by trained, registered
service engineers.
• Built-in appliances may only be used
after they have built in to suitable
built-in units and work surfaces that
meet standards.
• In the event of faults with the appli-
ance or damage to the glass ceramic
(cracks, scratches or splits), the ap-
pliance must be switched off and
disconnected from the electrical
supply, to prevent the possibility of
an electric shock.
• Repairs to the appliance must only
be carried out by trained registered
service engineers.
Safety during use
• Remove stickers and film from the
glass ceramic.
• There is the risk of burns from the
appliance if used carelessly.
• Cables from electrical appliances
must not touch the hot surface of the
appliance or hot cookware.
• Overheated fats and oils can ignite
very quickly. When cooking with fat
or oil (e.g. chips) do not leave the ap-
pliance unattended.
• Switch the cooking zones off after
each use.
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Safety when cleaning
• For cleaning, the appliance must be
switched off and cooled down.
• For safety reasons, the cleaning of
the appliance with steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment is not
permitted.
How to avoid damage to the appli-
ance
• The glass ceramic can be damaged
by objects falling onto it.
• The edge of the glass ceramic can
be damaged by being knocked by
the cookware.
• Cookware made of cast iron, cast
aluminium or with damaged bottoms
can scratch the glass ceramic if
pushed across the surface.
• Objects that melt and things that boil
over can burn onto the glass ceramic
and should be removed straighta-
way.
• To avoid damaging cookware and
glass ceramics, do not allow sauce-
pans or frying pans to boil dry.
• Do not use the cooking zones with
empty cookware or without cook-
ware.
6 electrolux description of the appliance
Description of the Appliance
Cooking surface layout
EHC646U
EHC946U
2
1 4
Hob-Cooking-Zone-Control Residual-Heat-Indicator
3
2
3
1
4
Residual-Heat-
Indicator
Hob-Cooking-Zone
Control-Knobs
description of the appliance electrolux 7
Control Knobs
The cooking power can be set any-
where between level Lo and Hi.
Residual heat indicator
The residual heat indicator lights up, as
soon as the corresponding cooking
zone is hot.
Danger! Risk of burns from residual
heat. After being switched off, the
cooking zones need some time to
cool down. Look at the residual heat
indicator.
Residual heat can be used for melt-
ing and keeping food warm.
Lo
lowest power
Hi
highest power
Off
Off position
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Operating the appliance
When a cooking zone is switched
on, it may hum briefly. This is a char-
acteristic of all ceramic glass cook-
ing zones and does not impair either
the function or the life of the appli-
ance.
Setting the heat setting
1. When boiling water/searing food, se-
lect a high heat setting.
2. As soon as steam forms or the fat or
oil is hot, set a lower heat setting.
3. To end the cooking process, turn to
the Off position.
Heat setting
Ring control knob
Knob setting
To increase
turn clockwise
Lo - Hi
To redu c e
turn anti-clockwise
Hi - Lo
switch off
Off
tips on cooking and frying electrolux 9
Tips on Cooking and Frying
Information on acrylamides
According to the latest scientific
knowledge, intensive browning of
food, especially in products con-
taining starch, can constitute a
health risk due to acrylamides.
Therefore we recommend cooking
at the lowest possible temperatures
and not browning foods too much.
Cookware
• You can recognise good cookware
from the bottoms of the pans. The
bottom should be as thick and flat as
possible.
• Cookware made of enamelled steel
or with aluminium or copper bottoms
can leave discolorations on the glass
ceramic surface which are difficult or
impossible to remove.
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Energy saving
Always place cookware on the
cooking zone before it is switched
on.
If possible, always place lids on the
pans.
Switch cooking zones off before the
end of the cooking time, to take ad-
vantage of residual heat.
Bottom of pans and cooking zones
should be the same size.
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Cleaning and Care
Take care! Risk of burns from resid-
ual heat.
Warning! Sharp objects and abra-
sive cleaning materials will damage
the appliance. Clean with water and
washing up liquid.
Warning! Residues from cleaning
agents will damage the appliance.
Remove residues with water and
washing up liquid.
Cleaning the appliance after each use
1. Wipe the appliance with a damp
cloth and a little washing up liquid.
2. Rub the appliance dry using a clean
cloth.
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Removing deposits
1. Place a scraper on the glass ceramic
surface at an angle.
2. Remove residues by sliding the
blade over the surface.
3. Wipe the appliance with a damp
cloth and a little washing up liquid.
4. Rub the appliance dry using a clean
cloth.
*Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and
stainless steel can be purchased in specialist
shops
Remove stubborn residues with a
cleaner for glass ceramic or stain-
less steel.
Scratches or dark stains on the
glass ceramic that cannot be re-
moved do not however affect the
functioning of the appliance.
Remove
Type of dirt
im-
medi-
ately
when the appliance
has cooled down
using
sugar, food containing sugar yes ---
a scraper*
plastics, tin foil yes ---
limescale and water rings --- yes
cleaner for glass ce-
ramic or stainless
steel*
fat splashes --- yes
shiny metallic discolouration --- yes
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What to do if …
If you are unable to remedy the
problem by following the above
suggestions, please contact your
dealer or the Customer Care De-
partment.
Warning! Repairs to the appliance
are only to be carried out by quali-
fied service engineers. Considera-
ble danger to the user may result
from improper repairs.
If the appliance has been wrongly
operated, the visit from the custom-
er service technician or dealer may
not take place free of charge, even
during the warranty period.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The cooking zones are not
functioning.
The desired heat setting is not
set.
Set the heat setting.
The fuse in the house’s electri-
cal wiring (fuse box) has been
tripped.
Check the fuse.
If the fuses trip a number of
times, please call an author-
ised electrician.
The residual heat indicator is
not displaying anything
The cooking zone was only on
for a short time and is therefore
not hot
If the cooking zone is sup-
posed to be hot, call the Cus-
tomer Service Department.
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Disposal
Packaging material
The packaging materials are envi-
ronmentally friendly and can be re-
cycled. The plastic components are
identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,
>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the
packaging materials in the appro-
priate container at the community
waste disposal facilities.
Old appliance
The symbol
W on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable col-
lection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is dis-
posed of correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative
consequences for the environment
and human health, which could oth-
erwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about re-
cycling of this product, please con-
tact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased
the product.
technical data electrolux 15
Technical Data
model EHC 646 U EHC 946 U
PNC 943 253 542 943 253 537
Product
dimensions
(w x d) mm
610 x 515 930 x 520
Cut-out
dimensions
(w x d) mm
560 x 490 (485) 880 x 490 (485)
Voltage (volts) 230 230
Cycles (Hz) 50 50
Service Cord not fitted not fitted
elements
no.
zones
watts
no.
zones
watts
front left 1 1800 1 2300
rear left 1 1200 1 1200
front right 1 1200 1 1200
rear right 1 1800 1 1800
total 6000 6500
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Installation Instructions
Safety instructions
The laws, ordinances, directives and
standards in force in the country of use
are to be followed (safety regulations,
proper recycling in accordance with the
regulations, etc.)
Installation may only be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
The minimum distances to other appli-
ances and units are to be observed.
Anti-shock protection must be provided
by the installation, for example drawers
may only be installed with a protective
floor directly underneath the appliance.
The cut surfaces of the worktop are to
be protected against moisture using a
suitable sealant.
The sealant seals the appliance to the
work top with no gap.
Avoid installing the appliance next to
doors and under windows. Otherwise
hot cookware may be knocked off the
rings when doors and windows are
opened.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from electrical cur-
rent.
• The electrical mains terminal is live.
• Make electrical mains terminal free of
voltage.
• Observe connection schematic.
• Observe electrical safety rules.
• Ensure anti-shock protection
through correct installation by a
qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be connected to
the electrical supply by a qualified
electrician.
IMPORTANT!
Risk of injury from electrical cur-
rent.
Loose and inappropriate plug and sock-
et connections can make the terminal
overheat.
• Have the clamping joints correctly in-
stalled by a qualified electrician.
• Use strain relief clamp on cable.
• CAUTION: The surface temperature
exceeds 95°C. To avoid a hazard,
underbench access must be restrict-
ed.
• Supply cords must have a tempera-
ture rating not less than 105°C.
installation instructions electrolux 17
Electrical Connection
Before connecting, check that the nom-
inal voltage of the appliance, that is the
voltage stated on the rating plate, corre-
sponds to the available supply voltage.
The rating plate is located on the lower
casing of the hob.
The heating element voltage is
AC230V~. The appliance also works
perfectly on networks with AC220V~ or
AC240V~.
The hob is to be connected to the mains
using a device that allows the appliance
to be disconnected from the mains at all
poles with a contact opening width of at
least 3 mm, eg. automatic line protect-
ing cut-out,earth leakage tripsorfuse.
A cable with minimum temperature rat-
ing of V90HT or one with a higher grade
must be used as the mains connecting
cable.
The connection must be carried out as
shown in the diagram. The connecting
links should be fitted according to the
appropriate connection diagram. The
earth lead is connected to terminal E.
The earth lead must be longer than
leads carrying electric current.
The cable connections must be
made in accordance with regula-
tions and the terminal screws tight-
ened securely.
Finally, the connecting cable is to be se-
cured with the mains cable cleat and the
covering closed by pressing firmly (lock
into place).
Before switching on for the first time,
any protective foil or stickers must be re-
moved from the glass ceramic surface.
Once connected to the mains sup-
ply check that all cooking zones are
ready for use by briefly switching
each on in turn at the maximum set-
ting.
Sticking on the seal
• Clean the worktop around the cut-
out area.
• Stick the single-sided adhesive seal-
ing tape provided on the underside
of the hob around the outside edge
ensuring that it is not stretched. The
two ends of the tape should join in
the middle of one side. After trim-
ming the tape (allow it to overlap by
2-3 mm), press the two ends togeth-
er.
The cut-out section in the worktop
is illustrated in the drawing with the
dimensions 560 x 490 / 880 x 490
mm. The appliance can also be built
into a shorter cut-out section with
the dimensions 560 x 485 / 880 x 485
mm.
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Assembly
assembly electrolux 19
EHC646U
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EHC946U
assembly electrolux 21
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Rating Plates
230 V
50
230 V
943 253 542
PEE2 100
6,0
EHC646U
230 V
50
230 V
943 253 537
PEE2 101
6,5
EHC946U
guarantee/customer service electrolux 23
Guarantee/Customer Serv-
ice
FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
APPLIANCE: Electrolux cooktop
This document sets out the terms and condi-
tions of product warranties for Electrolux
branded appliances. It is an important docu-
ment. Please keep it with your proof of pur-
chase documents in a safe place for future
reference should you require service for your
Electrolux appliance.
General Terms and Conditions
1. In this warranty
(a) 'Electrolux' means Electrolux Home Products
Pty Ltd ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appli-
ances purchased in Australia and Electrolux (NZ)
Limited in respect of Appliances purchased in
New Zealand;
(b) 'Appliance' means any Electrolux product pur-
chased by you accompanied by this document;
(c) 'Warranty Period' means
(i) where you use the Appliance for personal, do-
mestic or household purposes in Australia the pe-
riod of 24 months and in New Zealand the period
of 24 months;
(ii) where you use the Appliance for commercial
purposes, the period of 3 months, (if the period
stated is 0 months you are not covered by this
product warranty)
following the date of original purchase of the Ap-
pliance;
(d) 'you' means the purchaser of the Appliance not
having purchased the appliance for re-sale, and
'your' has a corresponding meaning.
2. This warranty only applies to Appliances pur-
chased and used in Australia or New Zealand
and is in addition to (and does not exclude, re-
strict, or modify in any way) any non-excluda-
ble statutory warranties in Australia or New
Zealand.
3. Electrolux warrants that, when dispatched
from an Electrolux warehouse, the Appliance
is free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for the Warranty Period.
4. During the Warranty Period Electrolux or its
Authorised Service Centre will, at no extra
charge and subject to these terms and condi-
tions, repair or replace any parts which it con-
siders to be defective. You agree that any
replaced Appliances or parts become the
property of Electrolux. This warranty does not
apply to light globes, batteries, filters or similar
perishable parts.
5. Parts and Appliances not supplied by Elec-
trolux are not covered by this warranty.
6. Where you are within an Electrolux service ar-
ea, this warranty covers the cost of transport
of the Appliance to and from Authorised Serv-
ice Centres of Electrolux and travelling costs
for representatives of the Authorised Service
Centre to and from your home or business. If
you are outside an Electrolux service area, you
will bear these costs. For information about
whether you are within an Electrolux service
area, please phone 13 13 49 in Australia, or
0800 10 66 10 in New Zealand.
7. Proof of purchase is required before you can
make a claim under this warranty.
8. You may not make a claim under this warranty
unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or
defective parts or workmanship. Electrolux is
not liable in the following situations (which are
not exhaustive):
(a) The Appliance is damaged by:
(i) accident
(ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly
maintain or service
(iii) normal wear and tear
(iv) power surges, electrical storm damage or in-
correct power current
(v) incomplete or improper installation
(vi) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation
(vii) insect or vermin infestation.
(b) The Appliance is modified without authority
from Electrolux in writing.
(c) The Appliance's serial number or warranty seal
has been removed or defaced.
(d) The Appliance was serviced or repaired by an-
yone other than Electrolux or its Authorised Serv-
ice Centres.
9. This warranty, the contract to which it relates
and the relationship between you and Elec-
trolux are governed by the law applicable in
the Australian State where the Appliance was
purchased or the law applicable in New Zea-
land if the Appliance was purchased in New
Zealand. Where the Appliance was purchased
in New Zealand for business purposes the
Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply.
Limitation of Liability
10. To the extent permitted by law:
(a) Electrolux excludes all warranties other than as
contained in this document;
(b) Electrolux shall not be liable for any loss or
damage whether direct or indirect or consequen-
tial arising from your purchase, use or non-use of
the Appliance.
11. Provisions of the Trade Practices Act and
State consumer legislation in Australia, and
Warranty
24 electrolux guarantee/customer service
the Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale of
Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act in New
Zealand, imply warranties or conditions, or im-
pose obligations, upon Electrolux which can-
not be excluded, restricted or modified. To
the extent permitted by law, the liability of
Electrolux (if any) arising out of or in relation to
the Appliance or any services supplied by
Electrolux shall be limited (where it is fair and
reasonable to do so),:
(a) in the case of Appliances, at its option, to the
replacement or repair of the Appliances or the
supply of equivalent products or the payment of
the cost of replacing the Appliances or having the
Appliances repaired or of acquiring equivalent Ap-
pliances. Upon being replaced, parts and Appli-
ances become the property of Electrolux; or
(b) in the case of services, at its option, to the sup-
ply of the services again or the payment of the cost
of having the services re-supplied;
and in the case of Appliances or services supplied
in New Zealand, loss or damage whether direct or
indirect or consequential that is reasonably forsee-
able.
Privacy
You acknowledge that in the event that you make
a warranty claim it will be necessary for Electrolux
and its Authorised Service Centres to exchange
information in relation to you to enable Electrolux
to meet its obligations under this warranty.
Important Notice
Before Calling a Service Technician please check carefully the operating instructions, service booklet
and the warranty terms and conditions.
FOR SERVICE SERVICE AUSTRALIA FOR SPARE PARTS
OR TO FIND THE ADDRESS
OF YOUR NEAREST STATE
SERVICE CENTRE IN
AUSTRALIA
Please call 13 13 49
For the cost of a local call (Aus-
tralia only)
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
OR TO FIND THE ADDRESS
OF YOUR NEAREST STATE
SPARE PARTS CENTRE IN
AUSTRALIA
Please call 13 13 50
For the cost of a local call
(Australia only)
FOR SERVICE NEW ZEALAND SPARE PARTS CENTRES
OR TO FIND THE ADDRESS
OF YOUR NEAREST
AUTHORISED SERVICE
CENTRE IN
NEW ZEALAND
Free call 0800 10 66 10
(New Zealand only)
AUCKLAND Prime Distributors Ltd. 8 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki,
(09) 273 3580
WELLINGTON Prime Distributors Ltd. 68 Victoria Street, Petone, (04)
586 2150
CHRISTCHURCH Prime Distributors Ltd. Unit 1, 127 Montreal Street,
(03) 377 1009
R. Redpath Ltd. 55 Ferry Road, (03) 379 0446
DUNEDIN South City Champion, 590 Hillside Road, (03) 455 5443
ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS
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Service
In the event of technical faults, please
first check whether you can remedy the
problem yourself with the help of the op-
erating instructions (section “What to do
if…”).
If you were not able to remedy the prob-
lem yourself, please contact the Cus-
tomer Care Department or one of our
service partners.
In order to be able to assist you quickly,
we require the following information:
– Model description
– Product number (PNC)
– Serial number (S No.)
(for numbers see rating plate)
– Type of fault
– Any error messages displayed by the
appliance
– three digit letter-number combina-
tion for glass ceramic
So that you have the necessary refer-
ence numbers from your appliance at
hand, we recommend that you write
them in here:
Model description: .....................................
PNC: .....................................
S No: .....................................
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