This document provides instructions for use of the Indesit AAR 160 C glass ceramic hob. It covers important safety information, installation guidelines, electrical connections, energy-saving tips, environmental safeguarding, care and maintenance, troubleshooting, after-sales service, and a product description sheet.
Function Description
The Indesit AAR 160 C is a glass ceramic hob designed for domestic cooking. It features four radiating cooking zones of varying diameters and a display for controls. The hob is operated via a touch control panel that allows users to switch it on/off, select cooking zones, adjust heat settings, activate a "Booster" function for maximum heat, and set a timer. It also includes a "Key lock" function to prevent accidental changes to settings and a residual heat indicator for safety.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: AAR 160 C
- Cooking Zones:
- 1 x Radiating cooking zone Ø 145 mm
- 1 x Radiating cooking zone Ø 180 mm
- 1 x Radiating cooking zone Ø 145 mm
- 1 x Radiating cooking zone Ø 210 mm
- Power Supply Voltage:
- 220-240V ~ +: 3 x 4 mm²
- 230-240V ~ + (Australia only): 3 x 4 mm²
- 220-240V 3~ +: 4 x 1.5 mm²
- 380-415V 3N~ +: 5 x 1.5 mm²
- 380-425V 2N~ +: 4 x 1.5 mm²
- Cable Type: H05RR-F type cable.
- Installation Dimensions (Hob):
- Length: 580 mm
- Width: 510 mm
- Height (from worktop): 42 mm
- Cut-out dimensions: 560+2 mm (length) x 490+2 mm (width)
- Installation Dimensions (Cabinet):
- Worktop depth: 20 mm to 50 mm
- Distance between lower face of hob and cupboard/separating panel: at least 20 mm
- Distance from edge of hob to side of column unit: at least 100 mm (if installed next to a column unit)
- Minimum distance from rear wall: 5 mm
- Minimum distance from front: 20 mm
- Minimum distance from side walls: 5 mm
- Minimum distance from bottom of hob to objects below: 70 mm
- Safety Features:
- Automatic switch-off function for prolonged use.
- Residual heat indicator ("H") to show hot cooking zones.
- Key lock function.
- Requires an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm for installation.
- Designed to comply with "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/EC and "EMC" Directive 2004/108/EC.
- Suitable for contact with foodstuffs (EEC Regulation n. 1935/2004).
Usage Features
- Control Panel: Touch-sensitive controls for all functions.
- Power On/Off: Press button "A" for approximately 2 seconds.
- Cooking Zone Selection: Press one of the "B" buttons corresponding to the desired cooking zone.
- Heat Setting Adjustment: Use buttons "E" (decrease) or "C" (increase) to select heat levels from 1 to 9.
- Booster Function: Activated by pressing "+" when level 9 is reached, indicated by "A" on the display.
- Multiple Zone Function (if present): After selecting a zone and setting its level, press "F" to activate the additional zone. This function requires the cooking zone to be provided with multiple zones and a power level greater than 0.
- Timer Function: Select the desired cooking zone and power setting, then press the cooking zone key again. A luminous dot will appear, and "00" will blink on the display. Use "C" or "E" to set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.
- Key Lock Function: Hold down button "D" until a dot lights up above it. This locks all functions except the On/Off button "A". To deactivate, press "D" again.
- Safety Precaution: If no cooking zones are activated within 20 seconds of switching on, the hob automatically switches off.
- Overheating Protection: If internal electronic circuit temperature exceeds the maximum permitted level, the cooktop will switch off automatically. It will resume operation after cooling down.
- Pots and Pans: Use flat-bottomed pots and pans with a bottom diameter equal to or slightly larger than the cooking zone. Avoid metal pots with enamelled bottoms. Keep pot lids on when cooking to save energy.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Clean the cooktop when cool after each use to prevent dirt build-up.
- Use a clean cloth, absorbent kitchen wipes, and washing-up liquid or a specific glass ceramic cleaner.
- For baked-on dirt, use a special scraper tool (if provided) and specific cleaning products.
- Immediately clean food spills, especially those with high sugar content, using a scraper before they bake onto the surface.
- Do not use abrasive products, bleach, oven-cleaner spray, pan scourers, high-pressure water, or steam cleaners.
- Periodically treat the cooktop with a proprietary brand of protective wax for glass-ceramic hobs.
- Troubleshooting:
- If the hob is not working, check for power failure or if the hob was dried carefully after cleaning.
- If "F" or "ER" followed by a number appears on the display (except "F03" or "ER03"), contact After Sales Service.
- "F03" or "ER03" indicates incorrect cleaning of the controls area; refer to the cleaning and maintenance section.
- If the hob stops working after intensive use, it may be due to high internal temperature; wait for it to cool down.
- After-Sales Service:
- Before contacting, attempt to resolve the issue using the troubleshooting guide.
- If the fault persists, provide a short description of the fault, the precise type and model of the appliance, and the service number (found under the hob or on the Product Description Sheet).
- Always request certification of work and insist on original spare parts if repairs are carried out by an authorized technician.
- Environmental Safeguarding:
- Packaging materials are 100% recyclable.
- The appliance is marked for correct disposal according to European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It should not be treated as household waste but handed over to an applicable collection point for recycling.
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