Kuppersbusch USA EKWE, EKWH User Manual

User’s guide

EKWE / EKWH

072589 K61

Warranty

Disposing of the packaging

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and
succeeding owners for products purchased for ordinary home
use. It does not cover its use in a commercial situation.
Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during
the warranty period, the new owner will continue to be
protected until the expiration date of the original purchaser’s
warranty period. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of
the installation/occupancy date. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty. The warranty
applies even if the owner should move during the warranty
period.

KÜPPERSBUSCH does not assume any responsibility for con­sequential or incidental damages. This warranty provides you
with certain legal rights. You may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state.

What Is Covered

For one full year from the date of the original purchase, we
will provide parts, service and labor in your home to repair or
replace any part of the cook top that fails because of a defect
in materials or workmanship. This service is provided free of
charge. All warranty service will be provided by our authorized
Customer Care professionals during normal business hours.

and the old appliance

Be sure to dispose of the transport packaging properly.
Disposal should not have a negative impact on the
environment. Recycling the packaging saves raw materials
and reduces the amount of waste.

Be sure to dispose of your old appliance properly, as well.
Even if it can no longer be used, it still contains useful
materials. Before discarding an old appliance, disconnect the
power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard.

For your information...

Carefully read the information in this manual before you use
your appliance. You'll find important information about safety
and how to use, maintain and service your appliance so that
it enjoys a long service life.

If you experience any problems, first be sure to read the
chapter titled “What to do if trouble occurs...”. Usually it's
easy to solve minor problems yourself and avoid unnecessary
service costs.

Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to new
owners for their information and safety.

What Isn’t Covered

1. Service by an unauthorized agency will not be reimbursed.
Likewise, the warranty doesn't cover any damage or
repairs due to service performed by an unauthorized
agency, or by the use of unauthorized parts.

2. Service visits to teach you how to use the appliance.

3. Service visits to correct the installation. You are
responsible for providing electrical wiring and other
connecting facilities.

4. Reset circuit breakers or replace home fuses.

5. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse,
improper installation, abuse or installation not in
accordance with local electrical codes, or improper
storage of the appliance.

6. Repairs due to other than normal household use.

The following symbols are used in this operating
manual:

The warning triangle will alert you about possible health

[

risks or things that can cause potential damage to your
appliance.

You'll find useful hints and information when you see this

F

symbol.

For technical information and/or

replacement parts, please contact the

Küppersbusch Customer Care line

at

1-800-459-0844

For the most efficient assistance,

please have the Model and Serial

numbers for the appliance available.

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Contents

Safety instructions ............................................................................... 4

An overview of your honeycomb cooktop ........................................... 5

Before using the appliance for the first time ....................................... 5

Using the cooking zones ....................................................................... 6

Switching the honeycomb cooktop on 6
The cooking levels 6
Automatic boost function 7
Residual heat indicators 8
Dual-circuit cooking zones 8
The pan-on detection 9
The emergency switch 10
Minute minder and switch-off function 10
Childproof lock (sensor lock) 11
Time limit function (holiday function) 11
Other functions 12
Selecting pots and pans 12

Cleaning and care ............................................................................... 13

What to do if trouble occurs... ............................................................ 14

After Sales Service .............................................................................. 15

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Safety instructions

• The cooktop must be built into a countertop opening! Do
not use the appliance if it has not been installed!

• Be sure the appliance is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.

• The appliance may only be installed and connected to the
power supply, maintained, and repaired by a qualified
electrician in accordance with safety regulations. Do not
repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. Work performed
incorrectly puts your safety at risk.

• This appliance is for residential use only. Use for any other
purpose is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer can’t be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use of this appliance.

• Danger of burning! The cook top
becomes hot during operation.
CAUTION: Keep children away from this
appliance.

• CAUTION! Items of interest to children should not be
stored in cabinets above a cooktop. A child can be
seriously injured by climbing on a cooktop to reach them.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• Don’t touch the cooking surface or areas near it. The
cooking surface may be hot even though it’s dark in color.
Areas near it may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch the surface, or let
clothing or other flammable materials come in contact
with it until it’s had time to cool.

• Use the proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
different sized surface units. Use flat-bottomed cookware
that is large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will leave a
portion of the heating element exposed and direct contact
could result in the ignition of clothing. Using a proper
relationship between cookware and burners will also
improve efficiency. Review “Selecting pots and pans“ on
page 12.

• Flammable materials should not be stored near surface
units.
Don’t put combustible or flammable objects on the
cooking top. They could be ignited if the burners are
unintentionally turned on.

• Do not use aluminium foil to line the surface unit drip
bowls.

• The glass ceramic surface is very durable and can easily
withstand light to medium impacts and loads distributed
over large areas. Be sure to avoid concentrated loads (i.e.
spice bottles) from falling on the surface to avoid cracking
or breaking of the cooking surface.

• CAUTION! If the cooking surface becomes cracked or
fractured, quit using the appliance immediately.
Disconnect the power and call Customer Service. Cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the broken cooktop and
create a risk of electric shock.

• Never flambé under the cooker hood. The fat in the filter
can ignite!

• The connecting cable must not come in contact with the
hot cooking surface.

• CAUTION: Overheated greases and oils may ignite
themselves. Prepare meals with greases and oils very
carefully and control the heat. Should fats or oils ignite,
do not use water to extinguish them! Smother the fire or
flame or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• Don’t switch the cooking surface on unless you’re using
it for cooking. Never use a cooking zone without a pot or
pan set on it. Never use the appliance to heat a room!

• Immediately switch off the cooking zone after using with
the respective minus key and not just by pot recognition.

• Never leave the cooking surface unattended at high heat
settings. Boilover can cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.

• Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should not come in contact with the cooking surface. Dish
cloths, potholders and aprons should not be stored near
the surface units.

• To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with
the untensil, the handle of an utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over
adjacent surface units.

• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch a hot surface. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.

• CAUTION! Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils can be
used on the range-top without breaking, due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions!

• Do not place non-food items on the cooking surface when
it's hot.

• Be careful when working with attachments! The
connecting cord must not come in contact with the hot
cooking surface.

• Do not put plastic on the cooking surface. Things that
can melt (i.e. plastics, foils or sugar), must be kept away
from the cooking surface. Be sure to immediately

remove or lift off any melted item from the hot
cooking surface. Use the supplied cleaning scraper in

order to avoid damage to the cooking surface.

• Clean and remove any burned-on materials. Don’t heat
these materials repeatedly.

• Lime deposits are harmful to the cooking surface.

• If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
surface.

• Please follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions
carefully!

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An overview of your honeycomb cooktop

Cooking zones

Control honeycomb

The honeycomb cooktop is equipped with an easy-to-operate sensor control
system which is operated via the control honeycomb.

The layout of the cooking zones is shown in the control honeycomb. The
control honeycomb itself is not indicated.

The cooking zones can be activated by the touch of a fingertip on the control
honeycomb.

The control honeycomb consists of the following touch controls and sensors:
A and B Touch controls for the minute minder with plus and minus sensors
C Minute minder with a control function
D Touch controls for the cooking zones with plus and minus sensors

and, if required, additional sensors for dual-circuit cooking zones
E Key sensor for the childproof lock
FOff sensor
G Stand-by sensor

Before using the appliance for the first time

– Before using the appliance the first time, be sure to clean the cooking

surface with a mixture of water and mild detergent on a clean cloth. Then
wipe the surface dry with a non-fluffy cloth.

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