AEG IKB84401FB - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the AEG IKB84401FB induction hob.

Function Description

The AEG IKB84401FB is an induction hob designed for household cooking. It features four induction cooking zones and a control panel for operation. The hob incorporates advanced functions such as PowerBoost, Automatic Heat Up, and Hob²Hood, which allows for automatic communication with compatible cooker hoods. It also includes various timer functions like Count Down Timer and CountUp Timer, as well as a Minute Minder. Safety features include Automatic Switch Off, Lock, and Child Safety Device.

Important Technical Specifications

Model Identification: IKB84401FB
Type of Hob: Built-In Hob
Number of Cooking Zones: 4
Heating Technology: Induction
Nominal Power (maximum heat setting): 2300 W per zone
PowerBoost: 3200 W per zone
PowerBoost Maximum Duration: 10 minutes per zone
Cookware Diameter: 180 - 210 mm per zone
Diameter of Circular Cooking Zones (Ø): 21.0 cm for all four zones (Left front, Left rear, Right front, Right rear)
Total Power: 7.35 kW
Voltage: 220 - 240 V / 400 V 2N 50 - 60 Hz
Energy Consumption per Cooking Zone (EC electric cooking):
- Left front: 177.0 Wh/kg
- Left rear: 171.4 Wh/kg
- Right front: 179.6 Wh/kg
- Right rear: 177.0 Wh/kg
Energy Consumption of the Hob (EC electric hob): 176.3 Wh/kg
Connection Cable Type: H05BB-F or H03V2V2-F (must withstand 70°C or higher)
Minimum Distance from other appliances/units: As per installation instructions.
Minimum Distance between bottom of appliance and drawer contents: 2 cm.
Minimum distance from induction cooking zones for pacemaker users: 30 cm.

Usage Features

Activation/Deactivation: Touch the ON/OFF sensor field for 1 second.
Heat Setting: Adjust by touching the control bar or sliding a finger along it. Heat settings range from 1 to 14.
Automatic Switch Off: The hob deactivates automatically if no heat setting is selected, if something spills on the control panel, if it overheats, if incorrect cookware is used, or if a cooking zone is left unattended for an extended period.
Automatic Heat Up: Activates the cooking zone at the highest setting initially, then reduces to the desired heat setting for faster cooking.
PowerBoost: Provides extra power to induction cooking zones for a limited time, useful for boiling large quantities of water.
Count Down Timer: Sets a specific operating time for a cooking zone (00-99 minutes).
CountUp Timer: Monitors how long a cooking zone has been operating.
Minute Minder: Functions as a separate timer when cooking zones are not in use.
Pause Function: Sets all operating cooking zones to the lowest heat setting, locking other control panel symbols.
Lock Function: Prevents accidental changes to the heat setting while cooking zones are operating.
Child Safety Device: Prevents accidental operation of the hob.
OffSound Control: Allows deactivating or activating the hob's sounds.
Power Management: Divides power between cooking zones connected to the same phase to prevent exceeding the maximum electricity loading (3700 W per phase).
Hob²Hood Function: An advanced automatic function that connects the hob to a special hood via infra-red signals. The fan speed is automatically adjusted based on the hob's mode setting and the temperature of the hottest cookware. Manual fan speed control is also available.
Cookware Compatibility: Requires cookware made of cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless steel, or multi-layer bottoms with an induction-compatible mark. Cookware made of aluminium, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, or porcelain is not suitable. Cookware bottom must be thick and flat.

Maintenance Features

Regular Cleaning: Clean the hob after each use to prevent deterioration of the surface material.
Cool Down: Deactivate the appliance and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
Power Disconnection: Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before maintenance.
Cleaning Agents: Use a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Avoid water spray, steam cleaners, abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents, or metal objects.
Special Scraper: Use a special scraper for the glass surface to remove melted plastic, sugar, or food with sugar immediately (take care to avoid burns).
Limescale/Water/Fat Stains: Remove when the hob is sufficiently cool using a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent.
Shiny Metallic Discoloration: Clean with a solution of water and vinegar.
Cookware Care: Always use cookware with a clean bottom. Lift cookware when moving it to prevent scratches.
Environmental Concerns: Recycle packaging materials and dispose of the appliance at a local recycling facility, not with household waste.