AEG-Electrolux 68031K-MN User Manual
68031 K-MN
User Manual
Notice d’utilisation
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Ceramic glass induction
hob
Table de cuisson
vetrocéramique à
induction
Glaskeramische
inductie-kookplaat
2
1
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We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Contents
Operating Instructions 3
Safety instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Cooking surface layout 4
Control panel layout 5
Operating the appliance 7
Switching the appliance on and off 7
Setting the heat setting 7
Locking/unlocking the control panel 7
Turning the STOP+GO function on and off 7
Using the automatic warm-up function 8
Using the child safety device 9
Switching the power function on and off 9
Using the timer 10
Automatic switch off 12
ficiently.
Tips on Cooking and Frying 13
Cookware for induction cooking zones 13
Tips on energy saving 14
Examples of cooking applications 14
Cleaning and Care 15
What to do if … 16
Disposal 19
Installation Instructions 19
Service 21
Assembly 64
Rating Plate 67
The following symbols are used in this user information:
Warning! This must be read! Important advice for the safety of persons and information
on avoiding damage to the appliance
3 General information and advice
2 Information on environmental protection
z Dangerous voltage
3Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1 Safety instructions
Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty.
Correct use
• This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking and frying of food.
• The appliance must not be used as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted.
• Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or fusible ob-
jects (e.g. plastic film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance.
Children’s safety
• Small children must be kept away from the appliance.
• Only let bigger children work on the appliance under supervision.
• To avoid small children and pets unintentionally switching the appliance on, we re-
commend activation of the child safety device.
General safety
• The appliance may only be installed and connected by trained, registered service engineers.
• Built-in appliances may only be used after they have built in to suitable built-in units
and work surfaces that meet standards.
• In the event of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits), the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electrical supply, to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
• Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by trained registered service engineers.
Safety during use
• Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic.
• There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
• Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the appliance or
hot cookware.
• Overheated fats and oils can ignite very quickly. Warning! Fire hazard!
• Switch the cooking zones off after each use.
• Users with implanted pacemakers should keep their upper body at least 30 cm from
induction cooking zones that are switched on.
Description of the Appliance4
• Risk of burns! Do not place objects made of metal, such as knives, forks, spoons and
saucepan lids on the cooking surface, as they can get hot.
Safety when cleaning
• For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down.
• For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure clea-
ning equipment is not permitted.
How to avoid damage to the appliance
• The glass ceramic can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
• The edge of the glass ceramic can be damaged by being knocked by the cookware.
• Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or with damaged bottoms can scratch
the glass ceramic if pushed across the surface.
• Objects that melt and things that boil over can burn onto the glass ceramic and
should be removed straightaway.
• Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
• To avoid damaging cookware and glass ceramics, do not allow saucepans or frying
pans to boil dry.
• The ventilation gap of 5mm between the worktop and front of the unit underneath it
must not be covered.
Description of the Appliance
Cooking surface layout
Induction cooking zone 18
with power function 2
Induction cooking zone 2300 W
with power function 3700 W
00 W
800 W
Induction cooking zone 18
with power function 2
Control panel Induction cooking zone 1400 W
with power function 1800 W
00 W
800 W
Control panel layout
Child lock with display
Cooking zone indicators
Timer function
Timer display
5Description of the Appliance
Power function
STOP+GO
with indicator
On/Off
with indicator
Timer
Heat setting selection
Heat setting indicator
Touch Control sensor fields
The appliance is operated using Touch Control sensor fields. Functions are controlled by
touching sensor fields and confirmed by displays and acoustic signals.
Touch the sensor fields from above, without covering other sensor fields.
Sensor field Function
On / Off To switch the appliance on and off
Child lock Locking control panel for children
Stop+Go To switch the Keep Warm setting on / off
Power Switching the power function on and off
Timer Timer selection
Increase settings To increase Timer time
Reduce settings To reduce Timer time
Description of the Appliance6
Displays
Display Description
Keep Warm setting STOP+GO function is set
- Heat settings To set heat settings
Power Power function is switched on
Fault Malfunction has occurred
Residual heat Cooking zone is still hot
Child safety device Lock/child safety device is engaged
Automatic switch off Switch off is active.
Residual heat indicator
1 Warning! Risk of burns from residual heat. After being switched off, the cooking zones
need some time to cool down. Look at the residual heat indicator
.
3 Residual heat can be used for melting and keeping food warm.
Control bar
The control bar is a special Touch Control field.
The control bar is touched where the desired
heat setting is positioned. The heat setting is
shown in the display. Correct to the left or the
right, if necessary.
Do not release before the desired heat setting is
reached.
3 If the control bar is touched for longer than 6
seconds, a signal sounds and the appliance
switches itself off.
The induction cooking zones create the heat required for cooking directly in the base
of the cookware. The glass ceramic is merely heated by the residual heat of the cookware.
The cooling fan switches itself on and off depending upon the temperature of the electronics.
7Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
3 Use the induction cooking zones with suitable cookware.
Switching the appliance on and off
Control panel Display Pilot light
Switch on Touch for 1 second / lights up
Switch off Touch for 1 second / none goes out
3 After switching on, within approx. 10 seconds a heat setting or a function must be set,
otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off.
Setting the heat setting
Control bar Display
To set the heat setting
To switch off Touch 0
Touch the desired heat setting, if necessary, correct to the left or the right
to /
Locking/unlocking the control panel
The control panel, with the exception of the “On/Off” sensor field, can be locked at any
time in order to prevent the settings being changed e.g. by wiping over the panel with a
cloth.
Control panel Display
Switch on Touch (for 4 seconds)
Switch off Touch previously set heat setting
3 When you switch the appliance off, the locking function is automatically switched off.
Turning the STOP+GO function on and off
The STOP+GO function simultaneously toggles all active cooking zones to keep-warm
mode then back to the heat setting they were at before.
Control panel Display
To switch on Touch
To switch off Touch Previous heat setting (not automatic
warm-up or power function)
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3 STOP+GO does not stop timer functions.
3 STOP+GO controls the entire control panel apart from the sensor field .
Using the automatic warm-up function
All cooking zones are equipped with an automatic warm-up function. When setting a
heat setting using the automatic warm-up function, the cooking zone switches to full
power for a certain amount of time and then automatically switches back to the heat
setting set.
Step Control panel Display
1. Touch
2. Move your finger down from to select
the desired heat setting between
and
The length of time that the automatic warm up function operates depends on the heat
setting selected.
/ ,
after 5 seconds
As long as is displayed, the
appliance works at full power.
After the automatic warm up
is completed, the heat setting / is displayed
again.
.
Heat setting Length of the automatic warm up
[min:sec]
v 0:12
1 0:12
2 0:12
3 1:21
4 3:07
5 4:24
6 5:51
7 8:12
8 10:12
9 10:36
10
11
12
13
14
2:01
2:01
2:28
2:52
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9Operating the appliance
Using the child safety device
The child safety device prevents unintentional use of the appliance.
Switching on the child safety device
Step Control panel Display/Signal
1. Switch on appliance. (Do not set a
heat setting.)
2. Touch for 4 seconds
The child safety device is switched on.
Switching off the child safety device
Step Control panel Display/Signal
1. Switch on appliance. (Do not set a
heat setting.)
2. Touch for 4 seconds lights up
3. Switch appliance off.
The child safety device is switched off.
3 The child safety device can only be switched on and off, if no heat setting is set.
Overriding the child safety device
The child safety device can be switched off in this way for a single cooking session; it remains activated afterwards.
Step Control panel Display/Signal
1. Switch appliance on
2. Touch for 4 seconds lights up
Until the appliance is next switched off, it can used as normal. After switching off the
appliance, the child safety device is active again.
3 After overriding the child safety device, a heat setting or a function must be set within
approx. 10 seconds, otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off.
Switching the power function on and off
The power function makes more power available to the induction cooking zones, e.g.
to bring a large quantity of water to the boil quickly.
The power function is activated for 10 minutes at most. After that the induction cooking
zone automatically switches back to heat setting 14.
Control panel Display
To switch on Touch
To switch off Touch a heat setting /
Operating the appliance10
3 If the power function has ended, the cooking zones automatically switch back to the
heat setting set previously.
Power Management
The cooking zones of the cooking surface have
a maximum power.
The maximum power is reached when the heat
setting 14 has been set for all cooking zones.
Two cooking zones generate a pair (see figure)
and therefore, the power management shares
the maximum available power between these
cooking zones.
When the power function is selected for one
cooking zone, the power management makes
the additional power for this cooking zone
available by reducing the power of the other
cooking zone.
Example: the heat setting 14 is selected on one
cooking zone. The power function is switched
on for the corresponding cooking zone. The power function is carried out but the heat setting
14 of one of the cooking zones and the power
function for the other cooking zone of the pair
exceed the maximum power for both at the same time. For this purpose, the power management reduces the power of the cooking zone that switched on first from 14 to example 5 and the display of this cooking zone changes between 14 and 5 and then stays
at the current possible maximum 5. (If the display changes between 14 and 5 or 14 and
3 or another value depends on the type of appliance and the size of the cooking zone.).
Using the timer
Function Condition Outcome after the time
has elapsed
Automatic cut-out a heat setting is set acoustic signal
00 flashes
Cooking zone switches
off
Countdown timer cooking zones not in use acoustic signal
00 flashes
3 If just one countdown value is set you can change it only when the appliance is swit-
ched on.
3 If a heat setting is set on this cooking zone in addition to a countdown timer, the
cooking zone is switched off after the time set has elapsed.
11Operating the appliance
3 If a cooking zone is switched off, the timer function set is also switched off.
Selecting a cooking zone
Step Control panel Display
1. Touch once Pilot light of the first cooking
zone flashes
2. Touch once Pilot light of the second
cooking zone flashes
3. Touch once Pilot light of the third cooking
zone flashes
4. Touch once Pilot light of the fourth
cooking zone flashes
3 If other timer functions are set, after a few seconds the shortest remaining time of all
the timer functions is displayed and the corresponding pilot light flashes.
Setting the time
Step Control panel Indicator
1. Select cooking zone Pilot light for the cooking zone selected flas-
hes
2. Touch or 00 to 99 minutes
After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly.
The time is set.
The time counts down.
Switching off the timer function
Step Control panel Indicator
1. Select cooking zone Pilot light of cooking zone selected flashes
faster
Time remaining is displayed
2. Touch The time remaining counts backwards to 00.
The pilot light goes out.
The Timer function for the selected cooking zone is switched off.
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Changing the time
Step Control panel Indicator
1. Select cooking zone Pilot light of the selected cooking zone flashes
faster
Time remaining is displayed
2. Touch or 01 to 99 minutes
After a few seconds, the pilot light flashes more slowly.
The time is set.
The time counts down.
Displaying the time remaining for a cooking zone
Step Control panel field Display
1. Select cooking zone Pilot light of the cooking zone selected flashes
faster
The time remaining is displayed
After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly.
Switching off the acoustic signal
Step Control panel field Acoustic signal
1. Touch Acoustic signal to acknowledge.
Acoustic signal stops.
Automatic switch off
Cooking surface
• If after switching on the cooking surface, a heat setting is not set for a cooking zone
within approx. 10 seconds, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off.
• If one or more sensor fields are covered by objects (a pan, etc.) for longer than approx.
10 seconds, a signal sounds and the cooking surface switches off automatically.
• If all cooking zones are switched off, the cooking surface automatically switches itself
off after approx. 10 seconds.
Control panel
• When the appliance is switched off, if one or more of the sensor fields on the control
panel are covered for more that 10 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds. The acoustic signal switches itself off automatically when the sensor fields are no longer covered.
Induction cooking zones
• In the case of overheating (e.g. when a saucepan boils dry) the cooking zone automatically switches itself off. is displayed. Before being used again, the cooking
zone must be set to
• If cookware that is not suitable is used, lights up in the display and after 2 minutes
the indicator for the cooking zone switches itself off.
0 and cooled down.
• If one of the cooking zones is not switched off after a certain time, or if the heat setting is not modified, the relevant cooking zone switches off automatically. is displayed. Before being used again, the cooking zone must be set to .
Heat setting Switches off after
1 - 3 6 hours
4 - 7 5 hours
8 - 9 4 hours
10 - P 1.5 hours
Tips on Cooking and Frying
3 Information on acrylamides
According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in
products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we
recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too
much.
Cookware for induction cooking zones
Cookware material
13Tips on Cooking and Frying
Cookware material suitable
Cast iron +
Steel, enamelled steel +
Stainless steel +*
Multi-layer pan bottom +*
Aluminium, copper, brass Glass, ceramic, porcelain -
3 * Cookware for induction cooking zones is labelled as suitable by the manufacturer.
Suitability test
Cookware is suitable for induction cooking, if …
• ... a little water on an induction cooking zone set to heat setting 14 is heated very
quickly.
• ... a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware.
Cookware base
The bottom of the cookware should be as thick and flat as possible.
Tips on Cooking and Frying14
Pan size
Up to a certain limit, induction cooking zones adapt themselves to the size of the bottom of the cookware automatically. However, depending on the cooking zone size, themagnetic part of the bottom of the cookware must have a minimum diameter.
Diameter of cooking zone
Minimum diameter of dish base [mm]
[mm]
210 180
180 145
145 120
3 The cookware must be placed centrally on the cooking zone.
Tips on energy saving
2 Place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on.
2 If possible, always place a lid on the cookware.
Examples of cooking applications
The information given in the following table is for guidance only.
Heat
setting
Cooking-
process
0 Off position
Keeping
1
food warm
1-3
3-5
5-7
7-9 Boiling
Melting
Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on
Simme-
ring on
low heat
Steaming
Braising
suitable for
Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover
Hollandaise sauce,
melting butter, chocolate,
gelatine
Simmering rice and milk-
based dishes
Heating up ready-cooked
meals
Steaming vegetables, fish
braising meat
Steaming potatoes 20-60 mins.
Cooking larger quantities of
food, stews and soups
Cooking
time
5-25 mins. Stir occasionally
25-50 mins.
20-45 mins.
60-150 mins.
Tips/Hints
Add at least twice as
much liquid as rice, stir
milk dishes part way th-
rough cooking
With vegetables add only
a little liquid (a few table-
spoons)
Use only a little liquid, e.
¼ l water for
g.: max.
750 g potatoes
Up to 3 l liquid plus in-
gredients
15Cleaning and Care
Heat
setting
9-12
12-13
The power function is suitable for heating large quantities of liquid.
14
Cooking-
process
Gentle
Frying
Heavy
Frying
Boiling
Searing
Deep
frying
suitable for
Frying escalopes, veal cor-
don bleu, cutlets, rissoles,
sausages, liver, roux, eggs,
pancakes, doughnuts
Hash browns, loin steaks,
steaks, Flädle (pancakes for
garnishing soup)
Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash,
pot roast), deep frying chips
Cooking
time
Steady frying
5-15 mins.
per pan
Tips/Hints
Turn halfway through
cooking
Turn halfway through
cooking
Cleaning and Care
1 Take care! Risk of burns from residual heat.
1 Warning! Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance.
Clean with water and washing up liquid.
1 Warning! Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues
with water and washing up liquid.
Cleaning the appliance after each use
1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.
2. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
Removing deposits
1. Place a scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle.
2. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface.
3. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.
4. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.
What to do if …16
Remove
Type of dirt
sugar, food containing sugar yes --plastics, tin foil yes --limescale and water rings --- yes
fat splashes --- yes
shiny metallic discolouration --- yes
*Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel can be purchased in specialized shops
immedi-
ately
when the appliance has
cooled down
using
a scraper*
cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel*
3 Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel.
3 Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not however
affect the functioning of the appliance.
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The appliance cannot be switched on or is not operating
More than 10 seconds have
passed since the appliance was
switched on
The lock is switched on Switch off the lock (See the
The child safety device is switched on
Several sensor fields were touched at the same time
Automatic switch off has been
triggered
Dirty control panel The sensor fields must be dry
There is water on the control
panel or the control panel is
covered with fat splashes
STOP+GO is activated Switching off STOP+GO
Switch the appliance on again.
section “Locking/unlocking the
control panel”)
Deactivate child safety device
(See the section “Child safety
device”)
Only touch one sensor field
Remove any objects (pan,
cloths, etc.) that are lying on
the control panel. Switch the
appliance on again
and fat-free.
Wipe the control panel
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
Acoustic signal sounds when
appliance is switched off
The residual heat indicator is
not displaying anything
Repeated acoustic signal (6x),
appliance switches off
Acoustic signal sounds and
appliance switches itself on
and then off again; after 5 seconds another acoustic signal
sounds
Display is switching between
two heat settings
lights up Unsuitable cookware Use suitable cookware
lights up Overheating protection for the
and number are displayed Electronics fault Disconnect the appliance from
The control panel is wholly or
partly covered by objects.
The cooking zone was only on
for a short time and is therefore not hot
One or more sensor fields have
been covered for longer than
10 seconds
The On/Off sensor field has
been covered up, e.g. by a
cloth
Power management is reducing the power of this cooking
zone
No cookware on the cooking
zone
The diameter of the bottom of
the cookware is too small for
the cooking zone
cooking zone has been triggered
Automatic switch-off has
been triggered
Remove objects.
If the cooking zone is supposed to be hot, call the Customer Service Department.
Uncover sensor field
Do not place any objects on
the control panel
See the section “Switching the
power function on and off”
Place cookware on the cooking
zone
Move onto a smaller cooking
zone
Use suitable cookware
Switch off the cooking zone.
Switch the cooking zone on
again
Switch appliance off. Switch
appliance on again
the electrical supply for a few
minutes (Take the fuse out of
the house’s wiring system)
If after switching on again,
is displayed again, call the customer service department
If you are unable to remedy the problem by following the above suggestions, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
1 Warning! Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by qualified service engi-
neers. Considerable danger to the user may result from improper repairs.
3 If the appliance has been operated incorrectly, the engineer's visit will be chargeable,
even during the warranty period.
What to do if …18
Operating noises
Depending on the material and the processing of the base, the following noises may occur when using induction cooking zones.
• Cracking noise (1)
when using cookware made of different materials (Sandwich construction)
• Whistling (1)
when using an individual cooking zone or several cooking zones with high powers
when the cookware is made of different materials (Sandwich construction)
• Humming (2)
can occur at high power levels
• Clicking (2)
during electric switching processes
• Hissing, buzzing (3)
The device is fitted with a fan for cooling the electrics. A whiring noise can be heard
when operating the fan which may deviate depending on the performance and may
continue for a while after the appliance is switched off.
The noises described are normal and do not refer to any defects.
2
1
3
Disposal
2 Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic
components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities.
2 Old appliance
19Disposal
The symbol
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
W on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
Installation Instructions
1 Safety instructions
Warning! This must be read!
The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be
followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.)
Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be observed.
Anti-shock protection must be provided by the installation, for example drawers may
only be installed with a protective floor directly underneath the appliance.
The cut surfaces of the worktop are to be protected against moisture using a suitable
sealant.
The sealant seals the appliance to the work top with no gap.
Do not use silicon sealant between the appliance and the work top.
When building in, protect the underside of the appliance from steam and moisture, e.g.
from a dishwasher or oven.
Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows. Otherwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened.
Installation Instructions20
z Risk of injury from electrical current.
• The electrical mains terminal is live.
• Make electrical mains terminal free of voltage.
• Follow connection schematic.
• Observe electrical safety rules.
• Ensure anti-shock protection by installing correctly.
• The appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician.
z Risk of injury from electrical current.
• Loose and inappropriate plug and socket connections can make the terminal overheat.
• Have the clamping connections correctly installed by a qualified electrician.
• Use strain relief clamp on cable.
• In the event of single-phase or two-phase connection, the appropriate mains cable of
type H05BB-F Tmax 90°C(or higher) or an equivalent type must be used.
• If this appliance’s mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable (type
H05BB-F Tmax 90°C; or higher) or an equivalent type. The latter is available from the
Customer Care Department.
A device must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be
disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm.
Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to
be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
Service
In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem
yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”).
If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care
Department or one of our service partners.
In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information:
– three digit letter-number combination for
– Model description
– Product number (PNC)
– Serial number (S No.)
– Type of fault
– Any error messages displayed by the appliance
So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand, we recommend that you write them in here:
Model description: .....................................
21Service
glass ceramic
(for numbers see rating plate)
PNC: .....................................
S No: .....................................
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