Indesit VRH-640-X: Descriptionof the appliance

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Description of the appliance

This table provides a model-by-model list of the energy absorption values, type of heating elements and diameters of 

each cooking zone.

R = simple radiant

H = single hilight 

HO = oval hilight 

HD = double hilight 

The tables below feature information on how to use the zones to their full potential.

VRH 641 D C - VRH 642 DO X

VRH 600 C - VRH 600 X - VRH 640 C - VRH 640 X - 

VRH 60 C - VRH 60 X

As long as the temperature of the cooking zones 

remains above 60°C, even after use, the residual heat 

indicators* stay on to prevent the risk of burns.

The control knobs

These are situated on the oven control panel and allow 

for the continuous control of the power setting of each 

cooking zone (from 1 to 12 or from 1 to 6).

Extendable cooking zone control

Extendable cooking zones (concentric or oval) are 

indicated on the glass hob surface by a dual heating 

zone.

To use the smaller zone only, set the control knob to 

between 1 and 12 according to the desired heating 

power.

To use the large zone, set the knob to 

 and then 

adjust it to the desired heating power.

*

 Only available on certain models.

Hobs

VRH 600 C 

VRH 600 X 

VRH 60 X 

VRH 60 C 

VRH 640 C 

VRH 640 X 

Cooking zone

Power (W)

Diameter (mm)

Power (W)

Diameter (mm)

Back Left

R 1700 

180 

R 2100 

210 

Back Right

R 1200 

145 

R 1200 

145 

Front Left

R 1200 

145 

R 1200 

145 

Front Right

R 1700 

180 

R 1700 

180 

Total power

5800 6200 

Hobs

VRH 641 D C 

VRH 642 DO X 

Cooking zone

Power (W)

Diameter (mm)

Power (W)

Diameter (mm)

Back Left

H 1200 

145 

H 1200 

145 

Back Right

H 1400 

160 

HO 2400/1500 

170x260 

Front Left

HD 2200/800 

210/140 

HD 2200/800 

210/140 

Front Right

H 1800 

180 

H 1400 

160 

Total power

6600 7200 

Power 

Type of dish 

1 

Melted butter or chocolate 

2/3 Reheating 

liquids 

4/5 

Preparation of creams and sauces 

6/7 

Cooking stews, blanquette, desserts 

8/9 

Cooking pasta and rice 

10/11 

Sealing meat, fish, omelettes 

12 Fried 

food 

Power 

Type of dish 

0 off 

1 cooking 

greens, 

fish 

2 

steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, 

beans 

3 

steaming potatoes, cooking soups, chickpeas, 

beans 

4 

for roasting (moderate) 

5 

for roasting (high) 

6 

for browning, to bring large volumes to the boil