User manual HOOVER KTI 620

[. . . ] We recommend you keep the instructions for installation and use for later reference, and before installing the hob, note its serial number below in case you need to get help from the after sales service. - It is strongly recommended to keep children away from the cooking zones while they are in operation or when they are switched off, so long as the residual heat indicator is on, in order to prevent the risks of serious burns. - When cooking with fats or oils, take care always to watch the cooking process as heated fats and oils can catch fire rapidly. - The hob's control area is sensitive, do not place hot containers on it. [. . . ] When the temperature exceeds a safe level, the cooking zone is automatically switched off. - Detection of Small non-magnetic items When the pan with a diameter of less than 80 mm, or some other small item (e. Aluminium) has been left on the hob, a buzzer sounds for approximately one minute, after which the hob goes automatically on to standby. - Residual heat warning When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat. The letter "H" appears to warn you to keep away from it. - Auto shutdown Another safety feature of the induction hob is auto shutdown. This occurs whenever you forget to switch off a cooking zone. the default shutdown times are shown in the table below. Power level The heating zone shut down automatically after ---------------------------------------------------------------------1-3 8 hours 4-6 4 hours 7-9 2 hours When the pan is removed from the cooking zone, it stops heating immediately and switches itself off after the buzzer sounded for one minute. REMIND: The patient with a heart pacemaker shall use this product under the guidance of the doctor. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------INDUCTION ZONE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARK ON KITCHEN On the label, check the mark which UTENSILS shows if the pan is compatible with induction. Use magnetic pans (enamelled iron sheet, cast-iron ferritic stainless steel) apply a magnet on the bottom of the pan (it must stick) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------STAINLESS STEEL Non detectable Excepted stainless steel ferromagnetic. Using good quality cookware is critical for setting the best performance from your hob. Always use good quality cookware with perfectly flat and thick bases : using this type of cookware will prevent hot spots that cause food to stick. The different positions correspond to the following power ratings : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------INDUCTION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Positions Power released (%) Maximum operation time before automatic cut off The following examples are for information only. Personal experience should then let you adapt these settings to your taste and habits. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Booster Off Simmering to 65°C Melting heat Keeping hot Heating up Thawing, stewing, full cooking, low temperature cooking Cooking without lid Frying, meat browning and roasting High temperature cooking and roasting, seizing Frying, seizing Boiling large quantities of liquids. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 5 8 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 10 8 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 15 8 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 20 4 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 30 4 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 40 4 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 50 2 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 65 2 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 100 2 hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------For increased safety, the cooking zones cut off automatically if they are left on too long. The cut off depends on the heat level used. NOTE : The induction hob works with a generator which supplies simultaneously 2 zones per area, according to model : 2 3 PAN DETECTOR When the hob is operating, the pan detector provides the advantage of automatically stopping or starting the heat of the cooking zone in contact with or on removal of the pan. If the cooking zone is used with a suitable pan* : the display shows the heat level or "P" when the booster is operating. *The induction needs pans compatibles so fitted with magneticbottomed, see table page 3 and pans big enough to fully cover the zone. [. . . ] To remove marks left by water, use a few drops of white vinegar or lemon juice. Then wipe with absorbent paper and a few drops of specialised cleaning fluid. The glass ceramic surface will withstand scraping from flatbottomed cooking vessels, however, it is always better to lift them when moving them from one zone to another. A scraper with a razor blade will not damage the surface, as long as it is kept at an angle of 30°. [. . . ]