Electrolux Ceramic Glass Hob User Manual EHC325BA EHC321BA

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Contents

• Safety instructions
• Product description
• Daily Use
• Helpful hints and tips
• Cleaning and care
• What to do if ...
• Technical data
• Environment concerns
• Installation Instructions
• Customer care center

Subject to change without notice

Safety instructions

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

Children and Vulnerable People Safety

⚠ Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.

Installation

⚠ Warning! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Keep the minimum distance from the other appliances and units. (see page 13)
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Seal the cut surfaces with a sealant to prevent moisture to cause swelling.
• Protect the bottom of the appliance from steam and moisture.
• Do not install the appliance adjacent 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. (see page 13)
• The bottom of the appliance can get hot. We recommend to install a non-combustible separation panel under the appliance to prevent access to the bottom.

Electrical connection

⚠ Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician.
• Before every wiring make sure the main terminal of the appliance is not live.
• Make sure the appliance is installed correctly. Loose and incorrect plug and socket can make the terminal become too hot.
• Make sure that a shock protection is installed.
• Do not let the electricity bounds touch the appliance or hot cookware, when you connect the appliance to the near sockets.
• Do not let the electricity bounds tangle.
• Use a strain relief clamp on cable.
• Use the correct mains cable.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
• 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.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contractors.

Use

⚠ Warning! Risk of injury, burns or electric shock.

• Use this appliance in a household environment.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not use an external timer or a separate remote-control system to operate the appliance.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not put cutlery or saucepan lids on the cooking zones. They can become hot.
• Set the cooking zone to "off" after each use. Do not rely on the pan detector.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• If there is a crack on the surface, disconnect power supply to prevent the electrical shock.

⚠ Warning! Risk of fire or 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.

⚠ Warning! Risk of damage to the appliance.

• Do not keep hot cookware on the control panel.
• Do not let cookware to boil dry.
• Be careful not let objects or cookware fall on the appliance. The surface can be damaged.
• Do not activate the cooking zones 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 ceramic. Always lift these objects up when you have to move them on the cooking surface.

Care and Cleaning

⚠ Warning! Risk of damage to the appliance.

• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

Product description

Cooking surface layout

EHC325BA

Diagram of EHC325BA hob with two cooking zones and a control panel.

1. Cooking zone 1800 W
2. Cooking zone 1200 W
3. Control panel

EHC321BA

Diagram of EHC321BA hob with two cooking zones and a control panel.

1. Cooking zone 1800 W
2. Cooking zone 1200 W
3. Control panel

Control panel layout (EHC325BA)

Diagram of EHC325BA control panel with sensor fields.

Heat setting displays (EHC325BA)

⚠ Warning! Risk of burns from residual heat!

EHC321BA Heat Setting

Daily use

Activation and deactivation

Touch the Power On/Off symbol for 1 second to activate or deactivate the appliance.

Automatic Switch Off

The function deactivates the appliance automatically if:

• All cooking zones are deactivated (0).
• You do not set the heat setting after you activate the appliance.
• You spill something or put something on the control panel for more than 10 seconds (e.g., a pan, a cloth, etc.). Remove the object or clean the control panel.
• The appliance becomes too hot (e.g., when a saucepan boils dry). Before you use the appliance again, the cooking zone must be cool.
• You do not deactivate a cooking zone or change the heat setting. After some time, the Minus symbol comes on and the appliance deactivates.

The relation between heat setting and times of the Automatic Switch Off function:

• 1-2: 6 hours
• 3-4: 5 hours
• 5: 4 hours
• 6-9: 1.5 hours

The cooking zone selection

To set the cooking zone touch the sensor field related to this zone. The display highlights the heat setting indication (dot).

The heat setting

Set the cooking zone. Touch + to increase the heat setting. Touch - to decrease the heat setting. The display shows the heat setting. Touch + and - at the same time to deactivate the cooking zone.

Lock

When the cooking zones operate, you can lock the control panel, but not the Power On/Off symbol. It prevents an accidental change of the heat setting.

First set the heat setting.

To start this function touch the Lock symbol. The symbol L comes on for 4 seconds.

To stop this function touch the Lock symbol. The heat setting that you set before comes on.

When you stop the appliance, you also stop this function.

Helpful hints and tips

Cookware

ⓘ The bottom of the cookware must be as thick and flat as possible.

Cookware made of enamelled steel and with aluminium or copper bottoms can cause discoloration on glass ceramic surface.

Energy saving

If possible, always put the lids on the cookware.

Put cookware on a cooking zone before you start it.

Stop the cooking zones before the end of the cooking time to use residual heat.

The bottom of pans cooking zones should have same dimension.

Examples of cooking applications (EHC325BA)

The data in the table is for guidance only.

Information on acrylamides

Important! According to the newest scientific knowledge, if you brown food (especially the one which contains starch), acrylamides can pose a health risk. Thus, it is recommended that cooking be done at the lowest temperatures and not to brown food too much.

Cleaning and care

Clean the appliance after each use. Always use cookware with clean bottom.

ⓘ Scratches or dark stains on the glass-ceramic cause no effect on how the appliance operates.

To remove the dirt:

1. Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, and food with sugar. If not, the dirt can cause damage to the appliance. Use a special scraper (option to buy) for the glass. Put the scraper on the glass surface at an acute angle and move the blade on the surface.
2. Remove after the appliance is sufficiently cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, shiny metallic discolorations. Use a special cleaning agent for glass ceramic or stainless steel.
3. Clean the appliance with a moist cloth and dishwashing liquid detergent.
4. At the end rub the appliance dry with a clean cloth.

What to do if ...

If you tried the above solutions and cannot repair the problem, speak to your dealer or the Customer Care Department. Give the data from the rating plate, Three-digit-letter code for the glass ceramic (it is in the corner of the cooking surface) and an error message that comes on. If the appliance was operated incorrectly, servicing by a customer service technician or dealer will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period. Instructions about customer service and conditions of guarantee are in the guarantee booklet.

Technical data

Cable

Cable types applicable for installation or replacement: H05RR-F, H05SS-F, H05VV-F, H05V2V2-F. For the section of the cable refer to the total power (on the rating plate) and to the table:

The earth cord (green / yellow cable) must be 2 cm longer than phase and neutral cables (blue and brown cables).

Wiring Diagram

EHC325BA Wiring Diagram

Diagram shows electrical connections for EHC325BA. It includes live (L) and neutral (N) inputs, connecting to a user interface (XC01, 3-pole) and a main board (BB01 Everest). Relays (REL1, REL2, REL3, REL4, REL9) are shown, along with connections to heating elements (r33, r342) and various terminals (BR1 to BR16). A ground connection is also indicated.

EHC321BA Wiring Diagram

Diagram shows electrical connections for EHC321BA. It includes live and neutral inputs, and a ground connection. Two main elements are shown: a large element and a small element, each with heat sensors and temperature limiters (mp01). Neon indicators are also present. The wiring schematic indicates supply (neon, neutral) and load (neon, neutral) connections, with a mains supply of 220-240V~ 50/60Hz. The schematic number is 305457004.

Environment concerns

The symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging Material

The packaging materials are friendly to the environment and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by marking: >PE<, >PS<, etc. Discard the packaging materials as household waste at the waste disposal facilities in your municipality.

Installation Instructions

⚠ Warning! Safety instructions

⚠ Warning! This must be read! 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.)

Important! Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be observed. (see page 13)

• 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. Do not use silicon sealant between the appliance and the work top.
• 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.

⚠ Caution! Warning! Risk of injury from electrical current.

• The electrical mains terminal is live.
• Make electrical mains terminal free of voltage.
• Follow connection schematic.
• Observe electrical safety rules.
• Ensure anti-shock protection by installing correctly.
• The appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician.
• Loose and inappropriate plug and socket connections can make the terminal overheat.
• Have the clamping connections correctly installed by a qualified electrician.
• Use strain relief clamp on cable.

If this appliance's mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable (type H05BB-F Tmax 90°C; or higher). The latter is available from the Customer Care Department. The connection must be carried out as shown in the diagram.

The earth lead is connected to terminal (earth symbol). The earth lead must be longer than leads carrying electric current. The cable connections must be made in accordance with regulations and the terminal screws tightened securely. Finally, the connecting cable is to be secured 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 removed from the glass ceramic surface.

⚠ Warning! Once connected to the mains supply check that all cooking zones are ready for use by briefly switching each on in turn at the maximum setting.

• A duplicate rating label is supplied with this unit. For easy identification of this unit after installation, stick it to a readily available surface adjacent to the cooktop.

Sticking on the seal

• Clean the worktop around the cutout area.
• Stick the single-sided adhesive sealing 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 trimming the tape (allow it to overlap by 2-3 mm), press the two ends together.

Assembly for EHC321BA & EHC325BA

Diagram showing minimum clearances for installation: min. 500 mm above the hob, min. 50 mm from the back wall. Note: The clearance must meet or exceed the minimum recommended for both the rangehood and cooktop. Refer to the rangehood installation manual.

Diagram showing hob dimensions: 600mm width, 490+1mm depth, R10 corner radius, 270+1mm cutout depth.

Diagram showing installation clips: Two clips are shown, one being inserted into a slot on the hob, and the other being tightened with a screw to secure the hob to the countertop.

Diagram showing side view of hob installation: min. 20mm clearance from the bottom of the hob to the cabinet base, min. 25mm clearance from the side of the hob to the cabinet wall, min. 38mm clearance from the side of the hob to the cabinet wall with a different cabinet structure.

⚠ Warning! Surface temperatures of base exceed 95°C, under bench access must be restricted by use of non-combustible barrier on installation.

Customer Care Center