This document describes the Franke FIH3210 Induction Hob, a household appliance designed for cooking. It emphasizes safety, proper usage, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Function Description
The Franke FIH3210 is a two-zone induction hob that utilizes electromagnetic fields to directly heat cookware, offering efficient and responsive cooking. It features touch controls for easy operation, including ON/OFF, boost, timer, lock, and power slider controls. The hob is designed for built-in installation in a kitchen work surface.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: FIH3210
- Cooking Zones: 2 Zones
- Supply Voltage: 220-240V~50/60Hz
- Installed Electric Power: 3500W
- Product Size (L×W×H): 288mm x 520mm x 56mm
- Building-in Dimensions (A×B): 268mm x 500mm
- Power Zones:
- Max. 1500W/2000W zone (1)
- Max. 1200W/1500W zone (2)
- Control Panel: Glass plate with touch controls.
Usage Features
The induction hob offers a range of features to enhance the cooking experience:
- Touch Controls: The controls are touch-sensitive, requiring no pressure. Users should use the ball of their finger and ensure the controls are clean and dry for proper function.
- Start Cooking: To begin, touch the ON/OFF control. The display will show "-" or "- -" indicating standby mode. Place suitable cookware on the desired cooking zone, ensuring the pan's bottom and the cooking zone are clean and dry. Then, touch the heating zone slider control, and a corresponding indicator will flash. Select a heat setting by touching the slider control. If no heat setting is chosen within one minute, the hob will automatically switch off.
- Heat Settings: The hob offers nine heat settings, with specific recommendations for different cooking tasks:
- 1-2: Delicate warming, melting chocolate/butter, gentle simmering, slow warming.
- 3-4: Reheating, rapid simmering, cooking rice.
- 5-6: Pancakes, sautéing.
- 7-8: Cooking pasta, stir-frying, searing.
- 9: Bringing soup to the boil, boiling water.
- Boost Function: This function allows for a temporary increase in power to a cooking zone, indicated by "b" on the display, reaching maximum power. It can be activated by touching the boost control (P) after selecting a cooking zone. To cancel, touch the heating zone selection control for the boosted zone. The boost function can work on any cooking zone and will revert to its original setting after 10 minutes (or to setting 9 if the original was 0).
- Finish Cooking: To turn off a cooking zone, touch its selection control and then slide the power control to the left until "0" is displayed. To turn off the entire cooktop, touch the ON/OFF control.
- Hot Surface Indicator (H): After cooking, "H" will appear on the display for hot cooking zones, indicating that the surface is still hot to touch. This can also be used as an energy-saving function to heat further pans.
- Locking Controls: The controls can be locked to prevent unintended use, especially by children. To lock, touch and hold the Timer "-" and "+" controls simultaneously until "Lo" appears. To unlock, repeat the action. When locked, all controls except ON/OFF are disabled.
- Timer Control: The timer can be used in two ways:
- Minute Minder: Functions as a standalone timer without affecting cooking zones. Set by touching the "+" control of the timer, then adjusting with "-" or "+". Maximum time is 99 minutes.
- Cooking Zone Timer: Sets a specific cooking zone to turn off automatically after a set time. This is done by selecting the cooking zone, then setting the timer.
- Default Working Times (Auto Shut Down): As a safety feature, the hob will automatically shut down if left unattended for a period, which varies depending on the power level (e.g., 8 hours for levels 1-3, 4 hours for levels 4-6, 2 hours for levels 7-9). If a pot is removed, the hob stops heating immediately and switches off after 2 minutes.
- Cookware Compatibility: Only cookware with a magnetic base suitable for induction cooking should be used. A magnet test can verify suitability. Cookware made of pure stainless steel, aluminum, copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, or earthenware is not suitable. Pans should have flat, smooth bases and match the size of the cooking zone. Pans smaller than 140mm may not be detected.
Maintenance Features
Regular care and cleaning are crucial for maintaining the hob's appearance and functionality:
- Everyday Soiling on Glass:
- Switch off the cooktop.
- Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is warm (not hot).
- Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Switch the cooktop back on.
- Important: Avoid heavy-duty scourers or abrasive cleaners that can scratch the glass. Never leave cleaning residue.
- Boilovers, Melts, and Hot Sugary Spills: These should be removed immediately with a fish slice, palette knife, or razor blade scraper suitable for induction glass cooktops, taking care around hot zones.
- Switch off the cooktop at the wall.
- Hold the blade at a 30° angle and scrape the spill to a cool area.
- Clean the spill with a dishcloth or paper towel.
- Follow steps for everyday soiling.
- Important: If left to cool, these spills can be difficult to remove and may permanently damage the glass surface. Scraper blades are razor-sharp and should be handled with extreme care.
- Spillovers on Touch Controls:
- Switch off the cooktop.
- Soak up the spill.
- Wipe the control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.
- Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.
- Switch the cooktop back on.
- Important: Liquid on controls can cause beeping, automatic shutdown, or malfunction.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides a table for common problems, possible causes, and solutions, such as checking power supply, unlocking controls, ensuring dry control areas, using suitable cookware, and checking for fan operation. Error codes (E1-E6, F3-FD) are also listed with corresponding solutions, often involving waiting for temperature normalization or checking connections. For "No Auto-Recovery" errors (F3-FD), it advises checking/replacing the ceramic plate temperature sensor or replacing the power board. Users are warned not to disassemble the unit themselves.
Safety Precautions
- The appliance is for household use only and not for outdoor use.
- Children aged 8 and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, can use the appliance with supervision and instruction. Children should not play with the appliance or perform cleaning/maintenance without supervision.
- The appliance and cooking utensils can become very hot; avoid touching hot surfaces.
- Metallic objects (knives, forks, spoons, lids) should not be placed on the hotplate as they can get hot.
- Do not operate with an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- A steam cleaner is not to be used.
- Never extinguish a fire with water; switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or fire blanket.
- After use, switch off the hob element by its control, not relying on the pan detector.
- If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid electric shock.
- Do not store items on cooking surfaces (fire hazard).
- Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and lead to fire.
- Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person.
- Always turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning, maintenance, relocation, or when not in use.
- People with heart pacemakers should consult their doctor before using the unit.
- Ensure adequate ventilation during installation, with clear air inlets and outlets. A wooden insert should be placed at least 50mm from the bottom of the hob to prevent accidental contact with the overheating bottom.
- The glue for furniture materials must resist temperatures not below 150°C.
- The rear wall and surrounding surfaces must withstand temperatures of 90°C.
- The work surface must be square, level, heat-resistant, and insulated.
- If installed above an oven, the oven must have a built-in cooling fan.
- A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply must be incorporated into the permanent wiring, with a minimum 3mm air gap contact separation in all poles, and easily accessible after installation.
- The power supply cable must not touch hot parts and its temperature should not exceed 75°C.
- The bottom surface and power cord of the hob must not be accessible after installation.
- The appliance must be connected to the mains power supply by a suitably qualified person, ensuring the domestic wiring system is suitable and the voltage corresponds to the rating plate.
- Do not use adapters, reducers, or branching devices for connection.
- The yellow/green earth wire must be connected to the earth of both power supply and appliance terminals.
- The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents resulting from an appliance not connected to earth or with faulty earth connection continuity.
- If a socket outlet is used, it must be accessible.
The Franke FIH3210 Induction Hob is designed for safe and efficient cooking, provided users adhere to the installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines outlined in the manual.
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