Midea EN600C4 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document provides an instruction and installation manual for the EN600C4 Ceramic Hob.

Function Description

The Ceramic Hob is a cooking appliance designed for modern families, featuring resistance wire heating, micro-computerized control, and multi-power selection. It offers safe and reliable performance, aiming to provide a comfortable cooking experience. The hob includes four cooking zones with varying power outputs: two 1200W zones and two 1800W zones. It is controlled via a touch-sensitive control panel.

Key functions include:

Cooking Zones: Four zones for various cooking needs.
ON/OFF Control: To power the hob on and off.
Power Regulating Controls: To adjust the heat setting for each cooking zone.
Keylock Control: To lock the controls, preventing unintended use, especially by children.
Timer Regulating Controls: For setting a minute minder or a cooking zone timer.
Over-Temperature Protection: A built-in sensor monitors the hob's internal temperature and automatically stops operation if it becomes excessive.
Residual Heat Warning: After use, a "H" indicator shows which cooking zones are hot to touch, serving as a safety warning and an energy-saving function for subsequent cooking.
Auto Shutdown: A safety feature that automatically turns off a cooking zone if it's left on for an extended period, with default shutdown times varying by power level (e.g., 8 hours for power levels 1-3, 4 hours for 4-6, and 2 hours for 7-9).

Important Technical Specifications

Model: EN600C4 (Ceramic Hob)
Cooking Zones: 4 zones
- Zone 1: max. 1200 W
- Zone 2: max. 1800 W
- Zone 3: max. 1200 W
- Zone 4: max. 1800 W
Supply Voltage: 220-240V~
Installed Electric Power: 5500-6600W
Product Size (L×W×H): 590mm × 520mm × 50mm
Building-in Dimensions (A×B): 560mm × 490mm
Control Type: Touch controls
Timer: Up to 99 minutes

Usage Features

Starting Cooking:

Touch the ON/OFF control. All indicators will show "-".
Place suitable cookware on the desired cooking zone, ensuring the pan's bottom and the cooking zone surface are clean and dry.
Select a heat setting by touching the "+" or "-" controls for the chosen zone. If no heat setting is selected within 1 minute, the hob will automatically switch off. Heat settings can be modified during cooking.

Finishing Cooking:

Turn off a cooking zone by scrolling down to "-" or by touching the "-" and "+" controls together.
Turn off the entire cooktop by touching the ON/OFF control.
Beware of hot surfaces indicated by "H", which will disappear once the zone cools to a safe temperature.

Locking/Unlocking Controls:

To Lock: Touch the keylock control. The timer indicator will show "Lo". When locked, all controls except ON/OFF are disabled.
To Unlock: Touch and hold the keylock control for a while.

Using the Timer: The timer can be used as a minute minder or to turn off a specific cooking zone.

As a Minute Minder (not selecting a cooking zone):
1. Ensure the cooktop is on.
2. Touch the "+" or "-" controls of the timer. The minute minder indicator will flash.
3. Set the time (up to 99 minutes) by touching "+" or "-" (1 minute increments) or touching and holding for 10 minute increments.
4. To cancel, touch "+" and "-" together.
5. Once set, the timer counts down, and the display shows the remaining time. A buzzer will sound for 30 seconds when the time finishes.
To Turn Off a Cooking Zone:
1. Touch the "+" or "-" of the corresponding cooking zone's timer control.
2. Set the time as described for the minute minder.
3. The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate, indicating the zone is selected for timer control.
4. When the timer expires, the cooking zone will automatically switch off.

Cookware Selection:

Use cookware with smooth, flat bases that sit flat against the glass and are the same size as the cooking zone.
Always center the pan on the cooking zone.
Lift pans off the hob; do not slide them to avoid scratching the glass.
Avoid cookware with jagged edges or curved bases.

Cooking Guidelines:

Reduce temperature settings once food boils.
Use a lid to reduce cooking times and save energy.
Minimize liquid or fat for shorter cooking times.
Start cooking on a high setting and reduce it once food is heated through.
Specific guidelines are provided for simmering, cooking rice, searing steak, and stir-frying, including recommended heat settings (1-9) for various tasks like warming, melting, simmering, reheating, cooking pancakes, sautéing, stir-frying, searing, and boiling.

Maintenance Features

Care and Cleaning:

Everyday Soiling (fingerprints, marks, non-sugary spills):
1. Switch off the cooktop.
2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (not hot).
3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Switch the cooktop back on.
- Important: Do not use heavy-duty scourers or harsh/abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the glass. Never leave cleaning residue on the cooktop to prevent staining.
Boilovers, Melts, and Hot Sugary Spills:
1. Immediately remove with a fish slice, palette knife, or razor blade scraper (suitable for ceramic glass cooktops), being careful of hot cooking zones.
2. Switch off the power at the wall.
3. Hold the blade at a 30° angle and scrape the spill to a cool area.
4. Clean the spill with a dishcloth or paper towel.
5. Follow the steps for everyday soiling.
- Important: Remove sugary spills as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage to the glass. Be extremely careful with razor-sharp scraper blades.
Spillovers on Touch Controls:
1. Switch off the cooktop.
2. Soak up the spill.
3. Wipe the control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.
4. Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.
5. Switch the cooktop back on.
- Important: Liquid on controls can cause beeping, automatic shutdown, or non-functional controls. Ensure the control area is dry before use.

Installation Cautions:

Installation must be performed by qualified personnel or technicians.
The hob should not be mounted near cooling equipment, dishwashers, or rotary dryers.
Ensure proper heat radiation for reliability.
The surrounding wall and heating zone must withstand heat.
Sandwich layers and adhesives must be heat-resistant.
A steam cleaner should not be used for cleaning.

Connecting to Mains Power Supply:

The power supply connection must comply with relevant standards and use a single-pole circuit breaker.
If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an after-sales technician.
An omnipolar circuit breaker with a minimum 3mm gap between contacts must be installed if connecting directly to mains.
The installer must ensure correct electrical connection and compliance with safety regulations.
The cable must not be bent or compressed and should be checked regularly.

Safety Warnings (General):

Electrical Shock Hazard: Disconnect from mains before maintenance. Ensure good earth wiring. Alterations to wiring must be done by a qualified electrician.
Cut Hazard: Panel edges are sharp; use caution. Scraper blades are razor-sharp when retracted; store safely.
Important Safety Instructions: Read instructions carefully. Do not place combustible materials on the appliance. Install according to instructions. Appliance must be properly earthed. Connect to a circuit with an isolating switch.
Operation and Maintenance: Do not cook on a broken/cracked cooktop; switch off immediately and contact a technician. Switch off at the wall before cleaning.
Health Hazard: Appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards. Persons with pacemakers or other electrical implants should consult their doctor before use.
Hot Surface Hazard: Accessible parts become hot during use. Do not let body, clothing, or unsuitable items contact the ceramic glass until cool. Never leave metal objects or empty pans on the cooktop as they can become hot. Magnetizable metal objects worn on the body may become hot near the cooktop. Keep children away. Handles of saucepans may be hot.
Unattended Use: Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Storage/Work Surface: Do not use as a work or storage surface. Do not leave objects or utensils on it.
Electromagnetic Fields: Do not place magnetizable objects (credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices (computers, MP3 players) near the appliance.
Heating Room: Do not use the appliance for warming or heating the room.
Turning Off: Always turn off cooking zones and the cooktop using touch controls; do not rely on pan detection.
Children Safety: Do not allow children to play on, sit, stand, or climb on the appliance. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children or persons with disabilities should be instructed by a responsible and competent person.
Repairs: Do not repair or replace parts unless specifically recommended in the manual; all other servicing by a qualified technician.
Physical Damage: Do not place or drop heavy objects on the cooktop. Do not stand on the cooktop.
Surface Protection: Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the ceramic glass surface. Do not use scourers or harsh abrasive cleaning agents.
External Control: Do not operate by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Intended Use: This appliance is intended for household and similar applications (staff kitchens, farmhouses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast environments).