Start-up and use – Indesit VRA640C – for models from 30 Nov 2009 User Manual

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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

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

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.

This manual is related to the following products:

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