This document is a user manual for an AEG IKK93431FB hob, providing comprehensive instructions for its installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The hob is designed for household cooking purposes and features induction cooking zones.
Function Description
The AEG IKK93431FB hob is an induction cooking appliance with multiple cooking zones and a control panel for operation. It utilizes an electro-magnetic field to generate heat directly in suitable cookware, ensuring efficient and rapid cooking. The hob is equipped with various functions to enhance the cooking experience and ensure safety.
Usage Features
- Activating and Deactivating: The hob can be activated or deactivated by touching the ON/OFF sensor field for one second.
- Heat Setting: Users can set or change the heat setting by touching the control bar at the desired level or by sliding a finger along it.
- Automatic Switch Off: This safety feature automatically deactivates the hob under several conditions: if all cooking zones are deactivated, if no heat setting is selected after activation, if spills or objects remain on the control panel for more than 10 seconds (accompanied by an acoustic signal), if the hob overheats (e.g., a dry-boiling saucepan), or if incorrect cookware is used. The hob also deactivates if a cooking zone is not deactivated or its heat setting is not changed after a certain period, which varies depending on the heat setting.
- Automatic Heat Up: This function allows users to reach a desired heat setting in a shorter time. When activated, the zone operates at the highest setting initially and then automatically adjusts to the selected heat setting. It can only be activated when the cooking zone is cold.
- PowerBoost: This feature provides additional power to induction cooking zones for a limited period, accelerating the cooking process. After this period, the zone automatically reverts to its highest heat setting.
- Count Down Timer: This function allows users to set a specific operating time for a single cooking session, ranging from 00 to 99 minutes. An acoustic signal sounds and "00" flashes when the time ends, and the cooking zone deactivates.
- CountUp Timer: This timer monitors how long a cooking zone has been operating, displaying the elapsed time in minutes.
- Minute Minder: This function can be used as a standalone timer when the hob is activated but cooking zones are not operating. It also sounds an acoustic signal and flashes "00" when the set time expires.
- Pause Function: This feature sets all operating cooking zones to the lowest heat setting. While active, all other control panel symbols are locked, but timer functions continue to operate.
- Lock Function: This safety feature allows users to lock the control panel while cooking zones are in operation, preventing accidental changes to the heat settings. The timer remains active when the panel is locked.
- Child Safety Device: This function prevents accidental operation of the hob, particularly by children. It can be activated and deactivated, and there is an option to override it for a single cooking time if needed.
- OffSound Control: This function allows users to deactivate or activate the hob's sounds. When sounds are off, they are only audible for specific events like touching the ON/OFF button, Minute Minder countdown, Count Down Timer countdown, or placing objects on the control panel.
- Power Management: The hob incorporates power management to distribute electricity efficiently among cooking zones, especially when multiple zones are connected to the same phase. If the total electricity loading on a single phase exceeds 3700 W, the function automatically decreases power to other zones on that phase, indicated by heat setting displays changing between two levels.
- OptiHeat Control (3-step Residual Heat Indicator): This feature indicates the level of residual heat in the cooking zones, using symbols to advise whether the zone can be used for continued cooking, keeping food warm, or if only residual heat remains. This is a crucial safety feature, as accessible parts can remain hot.
Maintenance Features
- Regular Cleaning: The hob should be cleaned after each use to prevent deterioration of the surface material.
- Cooling Down: Always allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
- Disconnection from Supply: Disconnect the hob from the electrical supply before performing any maintenance.
- Cleaning Agents: Use a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents for cleaning. Avoid water spray, steam cleaners, abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents, or metal objects.
- Immediate Removal of Spills: Melted plastic, plastic foil, sugar, and sugary foods should be removed immediately with a special hob scraper at an acute angle to prevent permanent damage to the hob surface.
- Removal of Limescale and Stains: Limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, and shiny metallic discoloration should be removed once the hob is sufficiently cool, using a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent.
- Shiny Metallic Discoloration: For shiny metallic discoloration, a solution of water with vinegar can be used to clean the glass surface.
- Cookware Base: Ensure cookware has a clean base to prevent scratches or dark stains on the hob surface. While these do not affect hob operation, they can be unsightly.
- Special Cleaners and Scrapers: Use a special cleaner and scraper designed for hob surfaces.
- Avoid Damaging Objects: Do not keep hot cookware on the control panel, place hot pan covers on the glass surface, or allow cookware to boil dry. Avoid dropping objects or cookware on the appliance, as this can damage the surface.
- Empty Cookware: Do not activate cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
- Aluminium Foil: Do not place aluminium foil on the appliance.
- Cookware Material: Cookware made of cast iron, aluminium, or with a damaged bottom can cause scratches on the glass/glass ceramic surface. Always lift these objects when moving them on the cooking surface.
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