Indesit VRA 640 X: Start-up and use

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Start-up and use

!

 The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of 

grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we 

recommend you remove these with a special non-

abrasive cleaning product. During the first few hours 

of use there may be a smell of rubber which will 

disappear very quickly.

!

 A few seconds after the hob is connected to the 

electricity supply, a buzzer will sound. The hob may 

now be switched on.

!

 If the 

-

 or 

+

 button is pressed for an extended 

period of time, the display scrolls quickly though the 

power levels and timer minutes.

Switching on the hob

To switch the hob on, press and hold the 

 button 

for approximately one second.

Switching on the cooking zones

Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button 

 and a power adjustment device consisting of a 

double 

-

 and 

+

 button.

•  To begin operating a cooking zone, press the 

corresponding control button and set the desired 

power level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons 

-

and 

+

.

Power function

The power function for the cooking zones may be used 

to shorten heating-up times. Activate and set the power 

level for the desired cooking zone 

 as described 

in the previous paragraph. Press and hold the selector 

button corresponding to the desired cooking zone 

for at least 2 seconds. The display, the power level 

indicator, will alternately show the letter “P” and the 

power level set previously until the desired power level 

has been reached. Once this level has been reached, 

the display will revert to showing the set power level. 

To deactivate this function, press and hold – for at 

least 2 seconds - the selector button corresponding to 

the cooking zone on which the 

 function has been 

activated; alternatively, select a different power level 

using the buttons 

-

 and 

+

.

Switching off the cooking zones

To switch off a cooking zone, select it using the 

corresponding selector button 

 and:

• Press the 

-

 button: the power of the cooking zone 

will progressively decrease until it is switched off.

Heating elements

Two types of heating element may be installed, 

depending on the appliance model: halogen and 

radiant elements.

Halogen elements emit heat via radiation from the 

halogen lamps they contain.

They have similar properties to gas burners: they are 

easy to control and reach set temperatures quickly, 

allowing you to see the power level instantly.

Radiant elements consist of a series of coils which 

allow heat to be distributed evenly at the base of 

the cookware, so that all slow-flame cooking may be 

performed successfully, for example stews, sauces or 

reheated dishes.

Control panel lock

When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the 

oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes 

being made to the settings (by children, during 

cleaning, etc.). Press the 

 button to lock the control 

panel: the indicator light above the button will switch 

on.

To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking), you 

must switch off this function. Press the 

 button for a 

few moments, the indicator light will switch off and the 

lock function will be removed.

Switching off the hob

Press the 

 button to switch the appliance off.

If the control panel lock has been activated, the 

controls will continue to be locked even after the hob is 

switched on again. In order to switch the hob on again, 

you must first remove the lock function.

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Practical advice on using the appliance

To obtain the best results from your hob:

•  Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully 

utilise the cooking zone.

•  Always use pans with a diameter which is large 

enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all 

the available heat.

•  Make sure that the base of the cookware is always 

clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the 

life of both the cooking zones and the cookware.

•  Avoid using the same cookware which has been 

used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas 

burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it 

not to adhere correctly.

Safety devices

Pan sensor

Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor 

device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with 

suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed 

on it. If the indicator light is flashing, it may indicate:

•  An incompatible pan

•  A pan whose diameter is too small

•  The pan has been removed from the hotplate.

Residual heat indicators

Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat 

indicator. This indicator signals which cooking zones 

are still at a high temperature. If the power display 

shows 

, the cooking zone is still hot. It is possible, 

for example, to keep a dish warm or melt butter or 

chocolate. As the cooking zone cools, the power 

display will show 

. The display switches off when the 

cooking zone has cooled sufficiently.

Overheating protection

If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches 

off automatically and 

F

 appears on the display, 

followed by a flashing number. When the temperature 

has reached a suitable level, this message disappears 

and the hob may be used again.

Safety switch

The appliance has a safety switch which automatically 

switches the cooking zones off after they have been 

in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular 

power level. When the safety switch has been 

triggered, the display shows “0”.

For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will 

switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while 

the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 

8 hours.

Buzzer

This can also indicate several irregularities:

•  An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed on 

the control panel for more than 10 seconds.

•  Something has been spilt on the control panel.

•  A button has been pressed for too long. All of the 

above situations may cause the buzzer to sound. 

Remove the cause of the malfunction to stop the 

buzzer. If the cause of the problem is not removed, 

the buzzer will keep sounding and the hob will 

switch off.

Power level

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Maximum operating time in hours

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

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Practical cooking advice

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Pressure cooking

Pressure cooker

Frying

Grilling

Boiling

Very high-flame 

cooking

High-flame 

cooking

Medium-flame cooking

Low-flame 

cooking

Very 

low-flame 

cooking

• • ¶

Crêpes

Cooking on a high flame and browning

(roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, 

fried eggs)

¶ §

Fast thickening (liquid juices)

Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables)

Milk

§ S

Slow thickening (dense juices)

S ¢

Bain-marie cooking

Pressure cooking after whistle

¢ £ ™

Low-flame cooking (stews)

Reheating dishes

™ ¡

Chocolate sauce

Keeping food hot