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Your safety is important. Please read the following information before using your ARTUSI CAID646B cooktop:

Installation Safety:

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before any work or maintenance.

• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.

• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.

• Take care as panel edges are sharp.

• Read the instructions carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.

• This appliance must be installed and earthed by a suitably qualified person.

• This appliance should be connected to a circuit with an isolating switch for full disconnection.

Operation and Maintenance Safety:

• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. Switch it off immediately at the mains and contact a qualified technician.

• Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.

• During use, accessible parts will become hot. Do not let your body, clothing, or any item other than suitable cookware touch the Induction glass until it’s cool. Keep children away.

• The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and store safely.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use, as boilover can cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.

• Do not place magnetisable objects (e.g., credit cards) or electronic devices (e.g., computers) near the appliance.

• After use, always turn off the cooking zones using the touch controls. Do not rely on the pan detection feature.

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.

• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless recommended in the manual.

• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag them across the glass surface.

• Do not use scourers or other harsh abrasive cleaning agents on the cooktop.

• WARNING: Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water; switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or a fire blanket.

• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed or indicated by the manufacturer.

This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards. However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field. Failure to follow this advice may result in death.

Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology. It works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only because the pan eventually warms it up.

Before using your new induction hob, please do the following:

• Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.

• Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.

Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.

• Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.

• You can check if your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test. Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction.

• If you do not have a magnet:

1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.

2. If the “u” symbol does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.

• Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.

• Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

• Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone. A pot less than 140 mm could be undetected by the hob.

• Always lift pans off the Induction hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.

1. Touch the ON/OFF control. After power on, the buzzer beeps once, and all displays show “-” or “- -“, indicating the hob is in standby mode.

2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone you wish to use. Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.

3. Select a heat setting by touching the “-” or “+” control.

• If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the Induction hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1.

• You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.

This means that:

• you have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone, or

• the pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking, or

• the pan is too small or not properly centered on the cooking zone.

No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan on the cooking zone. The display “u” will automatically disappear after 1 minute if no suitable pan is placed on it.

To turn off a single cooking zone:

Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “0” or touching the “-” and “+” controls for that zone together. Make sure the display shows “0”.

To turn off the whole cooktop:

Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.

Beware of hot surfaces:

An “H” will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be used as an energy-saving function if you want to heat further pans; use the hotplate that is still hot.

Activate the boost function:

1. Select the heating zone by touching the “-” or “+” control.

2. Touch the boost control (“B”). The zone indicator will show “P” and the power will reach maximum.

Cancel the Boost function:

• Touch the “Boost” control (“B”) again or the “-” button. The cooking zone will revert to its original setting.

• Alternatively, touch the “-” and “+” controls for that zone together. The cooking zone will switch off and the boost function will cancel automatically.

Important Notes:

• The function can work in any cooking zone.

• The cooking zone returns to its original setting after 5 minutes.

• If the original heat setting was 0, it will return to power level 9 after 5 minutes.

You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (e.g., children accidentally turning on the cooking zones). When locked, all controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.

To lock the controls:

Touch the lock control. The timer indicator will show “Lo”.

To unlock the controls:

Touch and hold the lock control for a while.

Note: When the hob is in lock mode, you can always turn the induction hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you must unlock the hob first in the next operation.

You can use the timer as a minute minder when you are not selecting any cooking zone. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up. The maximum time is 99 minutes.

1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on and at least one zone is active.

2. Touch the timer controls. The minder indicator will flash and “10” will show in the timer display.

3. Set the time by touching the “-” or “+” control of the timer. A single touch changes the time by 1 minute; touching and holding changes it by 10 minutes.

4. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.

5. A buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show “- -” when the time is finished.

6. To cancel the timer, touch the “-” and “+” timer controls together. “00” will show in the display.

You can set the timer to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up. The maximum time is 99 minutes.

Setting the timer for one zone:

1. Touch the “-” or “+” of the corresponding cooking zone you want to set the timer for.

2. Set the time by touching the timer controls. A single touch changes the time by 1 minute; touching and holding changes it by 10 minutes.

3. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display shows the remaining time and the timer indicator flashes for 5 seconds. A red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate, indicating that zone is selected.

4. When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.

Setting the timer for more than one zone:

When you set the time for several cooking zones simultaneously, decimal dots of the relevant cooking zones are on. The minute display shows the minimum timer. The dot of the corresponding zone whose timer is displayed will flash.

Once a countdown timer expires, the corresponding zone will switch off. The display will then show the new minimum timer, and the dot of that corresponding zone will flash.

The auto shut down is a safety protection function for your induction hob. It shuts down automatically if you forget to turn off your cooking. The default working times for various power levels are shown in the table below. When the pot is removed, the induction hob can stop heating immediately and the hob automatically switches off after 2 minutes.

• When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.

• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.

• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.

• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.

Simmering, cooking rice:

Simmering occurs below boiling point, around 85°C. This is key for soups and stews. Some tasks, like cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the lowest setting.

Searing steak:

1. Let the meat rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.

2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.

3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle oil into the hot pan and then lower the meat onto it.

4. Turn the steak only once. Cooking time will vary from 2-8 minutes per side depending on thickness and desired doneness.

5. Let the steak rest on a warm plate for a few minutes before serving.

Stir-frying:

1. Choose an induction-compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.

2. Have all ingredients and equipment ready.

3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.

4. Cook any meat first, put it aside, and keep warm.

5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When hot but still crisp, turn the zone to a lower setting, return the meat, and add sauce.

6. Stir gently to ensure everything is heated through.

7. Serve immediately.

When an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan (e.g. aluminium), or some other small item (e.g. knife, fork, key) has been left on the hob, the hob will automatically go on to standby in 1 minute. The fan will keep running for a further 1 minute to cool down the induction hob.

The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the induction hob to find the settings that best suit you.

For everyday soiling on glass (fingerprints, marks, stains from non-sugary spillovers):

1. Switch the power to the cooktop off.

2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot!).

3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

4. Switch the power to the cooktop back on.

Important: When the power is off, there will be no ‘hot surface’ indication but the zone may still be hot. Heavy-duty or harsh abrasive cleaners may scratch the glass. Never leave cleaning residue on the cooktop as it may become stained.

For boilovers, melts, and hot sugary spills on the glass:

1. Remove these immediately with a fish slice, palette knife, or razor blade scraper suitable for induction cooktops, but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces.

2. Switch the power to the cooktop off at the wall.

3. Hold the blade at a 30° angle and scrape the spill to a cool area of the cooktop.

4. Clean the soiling with a dish cloth or paper towel.

Important: Remove stains from melts and sugary food as soon as possible. If left to cool, they may be difficult to remove or permanently damage the glass. The blade in a scraper is razor-sharp; use with extreme care.

For spillovers on the touch controls:

1. Switch the power to the cooktop off.

2. Soak up the spill.

3. Wipe the touch control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.

4. Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.

5. Switch the power to the cooktop back on.

Important: The cooktop may beep and turn itself off while there is liquid on the controls. Ensure the area is dry before turning the cooktop back on.

If there is no power, make sure the induction hob is connected to the power supply and that it is switched on. Check whether there is a power outage in your home or area. If you’ve checked everything and the problem persists, call a qualified technician.

If the controls are unresponsive, they may be locked. Unlock the controls by following the instructions in the “Locking the Controls” section.

If the controls are difficult to operate, there may be a slight film of water over them, or you may be using the tip of your finger. Make sure the touch control area is dry and use the ball of your finger when touching the controls.

This may be caused by rough-edged cookware or the use of unsuitable, abrasive scourers or cleaning products. Use cookware with flat and smooth bases, and refer to the ‘Care and Cleaning’ section for appropriate cleaning methods.

This may be caused by the construction of your cookware (layers of different metals vibrating differently). This is normal for cookware and does not indicate a fault.

A low humming noise when using a high heat setting is caused by the technology of induction cooking. This is normal, and the noise should quieten or disappear when you decrease the heat setting.

A cooling fan built into the hob may come on to prevent the electronics from overheating. It may continue to run even after you’ve turned the hob off. This is normal and needs no action. Do not switch the power off at the wall while the fan is running.

If the hob turns off unexpectedly and displays an error code, please note down the error letters and numbers, switch the power to the hob off at the wall, and contact a qualified technician. The table below lists common failure codes and their meanings.

The symbol on the product, or in its packaging, indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste 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 the inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.