Fagor 2VFT-211AS: Instruction Manual

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2.4 Selecting the power. Adjust it by sliding

fl ash (2.8.7). Select the time with

, on

your fi nger along the bar (2.4.1) or by

the clock (2.8.8). After 5 seconds the time

pressing

or (2.4.2, 2.4.3).

will be set and the power and

will be

displayed alternately on the timed element.

SPECIAL ELEMENTS

Once the time has passed, you will hear

a sound and

00

will fl ash. To cancel the

2.5 Double element, Triple element. Once you

timing, press

on the

icon until

00

is

have selected the power, press

,

displayed.

and this will activate the double element

(2.5.1, 2.5.3). If you press

(2.5.2) or

N.B.: The timer will automatically turn itself off

(2.5.4) again, this will activate the triple

if you take longer than 10 seconds to select

element. To cancel, press (

,

,

,

the time.

).

Models e: Once an element has been

2.6 Large hotplate. You can use this element

activated and the power selected, press

again the selection key of the element to

in a circular way

or in a joint way,

be timed, and a

will appear. (2.8.11).

as a large hot plate

. Press

to

Select the time with

, (2.8.12) and set

activate it and press again to deactivate it.

it by pressing the timed element key again

(2.8.13). The power will be displayed with a

Recommendation: on the models with halogen

dot indicating that the element is on a timer.

elements, the light is so bright that we advise

You will hear a sound and see

to indicate

you not to look at it when it is on without the

that the time has passed (2.8.14). Press any

receptacle.

key and the sound will stop.

TIMER FUNCTIONS

N.B.: The timer will automatically turn itself off

if you take longer than 10 seconds to select

2.7 Setting the time

. When the hob is

the time.

plugged in, the digits on the clock will fl ash

and will show

(2.7.1). Adjust the

Observations on timing: If the power level is 9,

time with the keys

, (2.7.2). Follow

the maximum time for the timer will be 60 min.

the same procedure whenever the appliance

Otherwise, the maximum will be 99 min.

is unplugged or the power supply is cut off.

Once the time has passed, the alarm will sound

To change the time, press the

key for 5

until you press any key.

seconds (2.7.3). The time will start to fl ash

and you will hear a beep; adjust it with the

PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS

keys

, .

2.9 Rapid heating. Reaches maximum

2.8 Selecting the time.

temperature quickly to automatically go to

the constant temperature.

Models abc: Once an element has been

activated and the power selected, you have

Models abc: Activates an element and takes

5 seconds of fl ashing in which to press the

the bar to the maximum power. Press

key (2.8.1). Select the time required by

and a

will appear on the display screen

pressing

, (2.8.2). After fi ve seconds

of the selected element (2.9.1). You have 5

the timer is set and the time will be displayed

seconds to select the desired level, you are

with an illuminated dot beneath the icon of

advised to use levels from 3 to 6 (2.9.2). After

the timed element (2.8.3). To alter or see the

fi ve seconds the rapid heating will be set

time remaining, press the icon of the timed

and will appear on the display screen of the

element (2.8.4). To cancel the programming,

selected element (2.9.1). You have 5 seconds

press the

, keys simultaneously

to select the desired level, you are advised

(2.8.5).

to use levels from 3 to 6 (2.9.2). After fi ve

seconds the rapid heating will be set and

Models dfghkmo: Once an element has

and the power will be displayed alternately.

been activated and the power selected,

Once the maximum temperature has been

press the

key on the clock.

00

and a

reached,

will disappear, leaving the

will appear on each element (2.8.6). Press

power constant. The element will continue

on the element to be timed and

will

operating in the conventional way. If you want

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to cancel the rapid heating, press the icon of

they can stain the glass, unless they have a

the programmed element and select a new

stainless steel protective base.

power.

• The heat elements should not be operated

Models dfghjklmo: Select an element and

without a receptacle.

set it at the maximum power by pressing

until a 9 and a dot

are displayed (2.9.3).

• The base of the receptacle must be fl at and

Adjust the power by pressing

; levels

dry.

3 to 6 are recommended (2.9.4). After 5

seconds, fast heating is set and the power

• Make sure that the diameters of the

will be displayed followed by a dot (2.9.5).

receptacles are larger than or the same as

Once the maximum temperature has been

the element to be used and place them in the

reached, the decimal point will disappear

centre of the heat source.

and the element will continue operating in

the conventional way. To cancel the function,

• Try not to move the receptacles as this can

press the key of the programmed element

scratch the glass.

and select a new power.

• Only use the appliance for cooking food. Do

2.10 Vitros with controls. Make sure that the

not use the hob as a worktop.

element you are going to activate is the

element you want to use (2.10.1). Turn

• Do not apply cold water directly onto the hob

the control to the desired position and the

when it is hot.

‘on’ light will come on (2.10.2) which also

indicates the residual heat when the element

Caution: Intermittent operation of the cooking

is turned off.

zones is not a fault. They operate with longer

or shorter on and off periods depending on the

On the models with double elements or a

desired power.

large hotplate, turning the control to the left

will adjust a part of the element and turning

the control to the right will adjust the whole

element (2.10.3).

Maintenance and

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cleaning

2.11 Turning the element off. Select the power

0

of the element you want to turn off.

• Do not use a steam cleaner.

2.12 Residual heat. After using the hob, the

• Clean the surface of your hob regularly once

elements will stay hot for some time, which

it has cooled down. Do not use abrasive

will vary according to the power selected

products or sponges. Clean with a damp cloth

and a

or a dot will be displayed on the

and soapy water (3.1.1).

elements that are still hot. Do not touch

these elements, as there is a risk of

• Once a week, clean thoroughly with products

burning yourself.

specifi cally designed for vetroceramic hobs.

We recommend VITRO-CLEN for cleaning and

Caution: If the power supply is cut off, when

maintaining your vitroceramic hob.

it is restored, the

icon will not be displayed

even if the cooking zone is hot. It is important to

• Stubborn stains can be removed with the

remember this fact.

glass scraper (3.1.2).

2.13 Locking function. To prevent children from

• If you accidentally burn some sugar, sugary

handling the appliance. Press down the

key

elements or plastic on the hob, remove it as

for 3 seconds and this will activate the lock. To

soon as possible with a scraper while it is still

unlock it, repeat the procedure.

hot. If this is not done, you may be left with

permanent marks.

Recommendations:

• Use the blade of the scraper in perfect

• Avoid knocking receptacles against the glass.

condition; replace it if is damaged.

• Aluminium receptacles are not advisable as

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Environment

4

Safety

5

• The power circuit supplying the hob must have

The hob has been designed with protection of

an all-pole circuit breaker with at least 3mm

the environment in mind.

space between contacts.

Be environmentally aware. Use the adequate

power for each cooking operation and select the

• The hob must be installed by an authorised

receptacles of a suitable size for the food you are

installer, who shall follow the manufacturer’s

going to prepare. The heat transmission is best

instructions and diagrams.

when the base of the receptacle and the diameter

of the cooking zone are the same size.

• The installation must be of the appropriate

When you have fi nished cooking, if you like you

size for the maximum power indicated on the

can leave the receptacle where it is to make use

characteristics plate and the power socket with

of the residual heat accumulated. This will save

the regulatory earth.

energy.

Use a lid whenever you can in order to reduce the

• If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced

heat lost through steam.

by the post-sales service or similarly qualifi ed

Electrical and electronic appliance waste

personnel for safety purposes.

management.

Do not dispose of appliances by mixing them with

• The element is equipped with an inner

general domestic waste.

temperature limiter which turns the element off

Take your hob to a special collection centre.

in the event of the hob overheating.

The recycling of domestic appliances avoids

negative consequences to our health, the

• After each use, switch the element off using its

environment and enables us to save energy and

control.

resources.

For further information, contact your local

• If the surface of the glass is cracked or broken,

authority or the establishment from where you

unplug the appliance immediately to avoid the

purchased your hob.

possibility of an electric shock. Do not use the

hob until the glass has been replaced (4.1.1).

• If anything spills onto the control keys, the hob

will stop and emit a sound (4.1.2).

• If you press a sensor down for too long or there

is an object activating the sensors, the hob will

stop and emit a sound (4.1.3).

• Do not place receptacles with hot bases onto

the sensors; you can burn yourself when

pressing them (4.1.3).

• Keep young children well away; the heating

surfaces can be extremely hot when in use.

Use the locking system to prevent children from

playing with the controls.

• This appliance is not designed for use by

people with disabilities.

• Always stay nearby when cooking dishes or

food with fat or oil. Excessive heat could cause

them to catch fi re.

• If the hob is installed above a drawer, no

fl ammable objects must be stored inside.

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