This document is a user manual for the AEG HK604200IB induction hob. It provides comprehensive information on safety, installation, product description, daily use, hints and tips, care and cleaning, troubleshooting, technical data, energy efficiency, and warranty conditions.
Function Description
The AEG HK604200IB is a built-in induction hob designed for household cooking. It features four induction cooking zones that generate heat directly in the bottom of the cookware through a strong electromagnetic field, ensuring quick and efficient cooking. The hob is operated via a control panel with sensor fields, displays, indicators, and sounds to communicate operational status.
Key functions include:
- Activation/Deactivation: A dedicated sensor field allows for easy activation and deactivation of the hob.
- Heat Setting: Users can adjust heat settings for each cooking zone using up and down sensor fields, with a display showing the current setting.
- PowerBoost: This function provides additional power to induction cooking zones for a limited period, accelerating the cooking process. After the boost period, the zone automatically reverts to its highest regular heat setting.
- Lock Function: The control panel can be locked during operation to prevent accidental changes to heat settings, enhancing safety.
- Child Safety Device: This feature prevents accidental operation of the hob, which can be activated and deactivated as needed.
- Automatic Switch Off: The hob automatically deactivates under several conditions, such as all cooking zones being deactivated, no heat setting being set after activation, spills on the control panel, overheating (e.g., a saucepan boiling dry), use of incorrect cookware, or prolonged operation without changes to heat settings or deactivation.
- Power Management: When multiple zones are active and the consumed power exceeds the power supply's limitation, this function distributes available power among all cooking zones. It prioritizes the cooking zone selected last and reduces power to other zones if the maximum electricity loading for a phase is reached, protecting the house installation's fuses.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model Identification: HK604200IB
- Type of Hob: Built-In Hob
- Number of Cooking Zones: 4
- Heating Technology: Induction
- Power Rating: 6.6 kW (overall)
- Voltage: 220-240 V
- Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
- Country of Manufacture: Romania
- Connection Cable: H05V2V2-F type, resistant to 90 °C or higher.
- Cooking Zone Specifications:
- Left front: Nominal power 2300 W, PowerBoost 2800 W (max. 10 min), Cookware diameter 180-210 mm.
- Left rear: Nominal power 1200 W, Cookware diameter 125-145 mm.
- Right front: Nominal power 1200 W, PowerBoost 1800 W (max. 4 min), Cookware diameter 125-145 mm.
- Right rear: Nominal power 1800 W, Cookware diameter 145-180 mm.
- Energy Consumption (EC electric cooking):
- Left front: 190.1 Wh/kg
- Left rear: 181.0 Wh/kg
- Right front: 181.0 Wh/kg
- Right rear: 181.6 Wh/kg
- Hob (overall): 183.4 Wh/kg
Usage Features
The hob is designed for intuitive daily use with several features to enhance the cooking experience:
- Residual Heat Indicator (H): This indicator appears when a cooking zone is hot, even if it has been deactivated or if hot cookware is placed on a cold zone, warning of potential burn risks.
- Cookware Compatibility: The hob requires suitable induction-compatible cookware (cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless steel, multi-layer bottom with correct marking). Cookware made of aluminium, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, or porcelain is not suitable. Cookware dimensions should match the cooking zone diameter for optimal efficiency, though induction zones adapt automatically to cookware bottom dimensions.
- Cooking Examples: The manual provides a table with examples of cooking applications, suggested heat settings, and cooking times for various dishes, from keeping food warm to boiling water and deep-frying.
- Safety Features: The hob incorporates several safety measures, including warnings against unattended cooking with fat/oil, not storing items on cooking surfaces, and immediate disconnection if the glass ceramic surface is cracked. It also advises against using the appliance as a work or storage surface.
- Noise During Operation: The manual explains that various noises (crack, whistle, humming, clicking, hissing/buzzing) are normal during induction hob operation and do not indicate a malfunction.
Maintenance Features
Proper care and cleaning are essential for maintaining the hob's performance and appearance:
- Regular Cleaning: The appliance should be cleaned regularly to prevent surface material deterioration. It should be switched off and cooled down before cleaning.
- Cleaning Agents: Use a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents, or metal objects should not be used.
- Special Scraper: A special hob scraper is recommended for removing stubborn dirt like melted plastic, sugar, or food with sugar. This should be used at an acute angle to avoid scratches.
- Stain Removal: Limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, and shiny metallic discoloration should be removed when the hob is sufficiently cool, using a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent. A solution of water with vinegar can be used for shiny metallic discoloration.
- Cookware Base: Always use cookware with a clean base to prevent scratches or dark stains on the hob surface.
- Environmental Concerns: The manual encourages recycling packaging materials and disposing of the appliance at a local recycling facility or municipal office, rather than with household waste, to protect the environment and human health.
The manual also includes detailed instructions for installation, emphasizing that only a qualified person should install the appliance and adhere to safety guidelines regarding electrical connections and minimum distances from other units. Troubleshooting tips are provided for common issues, such as the hob not activating, error codes, or sensor field problems, guiding users to potential causes and remedies. For unresolved issues, users are advised to contact an Authorised Service Centre, providing specific appliance data.
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