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CEM
COOKTOP
USEANDCAREMANUAL
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Element ‘ON’ Indicator Light .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety WARNING: Read all instructions before using this appliance. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- Instructions erty damage, personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, take these precautions: General Safety • Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified tech- nician. • Do not
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• Smother flames from a grease fire with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the element. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department. • Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. • Never pick up a flaming pan. You may be burned. WARNING: To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the cooktop, switch power off at the servic
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The “ON” light is located in front of the control knobs Figure 2 - “On” Indicator Light HOT SURFACE ON Hot Surface Indicator Light Each element features a hot indicator light to show when the cooking surface is too hot to touch. The signal light will turn on automatically in the area marked Hot Surface. The light remains on until the cooking area has cooled to a safe-to-touch temperature. If a hot surface light is on, use caution when working or cleaning around the cook- top as the cooktop i
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• Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board. • Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface; it may scratch the glass. • Do not place wet pans on the glass surface. Operation Radiant Elements This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon located under the ceramic glass surface to provide the heat for cooking. There are an infinite number of heat set- tings between the LO and HI positions. Detents (fixed positions) are found at LO and HI to define minimum and maximum heat settings.
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Bridge Operations for Models Each switch setting has a detent at LO and HI. OFF CEM365 and CEM 456 HI HI To use the Bridge elements, push down and turn the right rear knob clockwise to any setting between LO and HI. This knob now controls the operation of the right front, right rear and bridge elements together. LO LO To use only the right rear element, push down and OFF LO HI turn the knob counterclockwise to any setting between LO and HI. To use only the right front element, push down and
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Figure 6 - Testing for Flatness Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bot- tom is to place 1” (25.4 mm) of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of the bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good, flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area. Diameter The base of the pan should cover or match the diameter of the element being used. Pans may overhang the element area by 1” (25.4 mm) all
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settings apply but foods may take a little longer to finish cooking. A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on: 1. type and quality of pan 2. type, quantity and temperature of the food 3. element used 4. the cook’s preference. Table 2: Cooking Chart - Heat Settings Type of Food Heat Settings Melting butter/chocolate LO Delicate sauces LO TO MED Finishing rice Simmering sauces with butter and egg yolk Bacon MED Cooking vegetables, fish, broths Eggs, fried or scra
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amount; apply to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel. Use on a DAILY basis. • BonAmi®: rinse and dry. • Soft Scrub® (without bleach): rinse and dry. • White Vinegar: rinse and dry. • Razor blade scraper (packaged with cooktop) The recommended cleaners indicate types of cleaners and are not endorsements. Avoid These Cleaners • Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredients may permanently etch or stain the cooktop. • Caus
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Cleaning Guidelines Table 3: Special Care Chart Type of Soil Possible Solution Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Failure to remove these soils immediately can permanently dam- Melted plastic film or foil. All these items age the surface. REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. • Remove pan and turn off the element. o Remove only these types of spills while the sur- • Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30 angle, using care face is hot using the razor blade scraper. not to gouge or scratch
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Service Before Calling Service Before calling for service, check these suggestions to avoid unnecessary service charges. Table 4: Troubleshooting Chart Question Suggested Solution Element cycles on the highest setting This is normal. The temperature lim- iter operates automatically to protect the glass ceramic surface from extreme high temperature damage. Element cycles more than usual • Pan base is warped and not mak- ing full contact with the heating surface. • Base diameter of pan is too
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Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one year from the date of installation, or date of occupancy for a new previ- ously unoccupied dwelling, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date. Thermador® will pay for all repair, labor, and replacement parts found to be defective due to materials and workmanship. Ser- vice must be provided by a Factory Authorized Service Agency during
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Table des matières Instructions de sécurité importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Concernant la plaque de cuisson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Pièces et accessoires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Voyant marche d’élément . . . . . . . . . .
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS Instructions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT : lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser cet appareil. Si l’information de ce guide n’est pas suivie, il peut en résulter un incendie ou une importantes explosion causant des dommages à la propriété, des blessures ou la mort. Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, choc électrique ou blessures, prendre ces précau- tions: Sécurité générale • S’assurer que l’appareil est adéquatement
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brûler. Si les flammes ne s’éteignent pas immédiatement, évacuer et téléphoner au service des incendies. • Ne pas utiliser d’eau, incluant des chiffons ou serviettes humides sur un feu de graisse. Il peut en résulter une violente explosion de vapeur. • Ne jamais prendre une casserole en flamme. Risque de brûlures. AVERTISSEMENT : pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique, avant d’effectuer le service de l’appareil, mettre l’alimentation hors cir- cuit au panneau de service et le verrouiller
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Voyant marche d’élément Ce voyant s’allume chaque fois qu’un élément est mis en circuit et demeure allumé tant que les éléments ne sont pas mis hors circuit. Le voyant marche est situé devant les boutons de contrôle. Figure 2 – Voyant marche HOT SURFACE ON Voyant de surface chaude Chaque élément est doté d’un voyant indiquant lorsque la surface est trop chaude pour le toucher. Ce voyant s’allume automatiquement dans la zone marquée « HOT SURFACE » (surface chaud). Il demeure allumé jusqu’à ce
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• Ne pas laisser les casseroles chauffer à sec. Ceci peut endommager la casserole, l’élément et/ou la surface en verre. • Ne jamais cuire directement les aliments sur le verre. • Éviter de placer un anneau pour wok, grille ou autre support en métal sur la sur- face en verre. • Ne pas utiliser la surface comme planche à découper. • Ne pas faire glisser les casseroles sur la surface, cela peut l’égratigner. • Ne pas déposer de casseroles mouillées sur la surface. Fonctionnement Éléments radiants
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Fonctionnement du pont pour Chaque réglage a une encoche à LO et HI. OFF modèles CEM365 et CEM 456 HI HI Pour utiliser les éléments ponts, pousser et tourner le bouton arrière droit dans le sens horaire à tout réglage entre LO et HI. Ce bouton contrôle le fonctionnement des éléments avant droit, arrière droit et pont. LO LO Pour utiliser l'élément arrière droit, pousser et tourner le OFF LO HI bouton dans le sens contre horaire à tout réglage entre LO et HI. Pour utiliser l'élément avant
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Figure 6 – Vérification du plat Un autre test simple pour déterminer la distribution uniforme de la chaleur dans le fond de la casserole, est de mettre 1 po (25,4 mm) d’eau dans la casserole. Amener à ébul- lition et observer l’emplacement des bulles lorsque l’eau commence à bouillir. Dans une casserole à fond plat approprié, les bulles sont uniformes. Diamètre Le fond de la casserole doit couvrir ou correspondre au diamètre de l’élément utilisé. Il peut dépasser de 1 po (25,4 mm) tout autour
