Lakeland 31574 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MINI INDUCTION HOB

Model: 31574

LAKELAND MINI INDUCTION HOB

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Induction Hob.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

This Mini Induction Hob is a useful extra hob when cooking large meals; or when you
are cooking on the move in small spaces like caravans and boats. It heats up quickly to
give you full control over your cooking, with three temperature settings for keeping food
warm, boiling and frying.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features ............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Using your Mini Induction Hob for the first time ............................................................. 6

Instructions for use ......................................................................................................... 7

Safety features ................................................................................................................ 8

Hints and tips .................................................................................................................. 8

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................. 9

Care and cleaning ........................................................................................................ 10

Electrical connections ................................................................................................... 11

Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................. 11

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. On/Off button

2. Temperature buttons

3. Hotplate

4. Fan vents

5. Cord and plug

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394

88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off “and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
base in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

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• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.

• Keep the appliance, plug and lead away from hot ovens, electric and gas burners,
flames and hot surfaces.

• The induction hob should only be used at least 10cm away from walls and other
surfaces, to allow airflow through the fan vents. DO NOT insert anything in the
fan vents.

• Do not place metal or magnetic articles such as credit cards, computer discs, or
anything affected by magnetic fields on the hob.

• The induction hob heats very rapidly, so place the food into the pan first before turning
the hob on. Heating an empty pan can discolour the metal and warp the base.

• Place all pans centrally on the hotplate. Only use pans with a base diameter up to 15cm.

• DO NOT use a heat diffuser or place any other material between the hob and the pan
when in use.

• If the glass hob surface is cracked, turn the power off immediately and do not use.

• DO NOT leave the induction hob unattended when in use.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

The surfaces marked with this symbol
will get very hot during use.
DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could
occur. Let the appliance cool completely
before touching these surfaces, handling or
moving this appliance.

NOTE: Customers with implanted cardiac pacemakers or other electronic medical

implants may be advised by their doctors to avoid proximity to induction cooking
surfaces and other sources of magnetic fields. We therefore do not recommend the
Lakeland Mini Induction Hob for sale to these customers.

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USING YOUR MINI INDUCTION HOB FOR THE
FIRST TIME

• Unpack the Mini Induction Hob, remove all the packaging materials.

• Before first use, wipe the hob surface with a clean damp cloth and then a
clean dry cloth.

• Place the induction hob on a flat surface near a socket, at least 10cm away from walls
and other surfaces to allow airflow through the fan vents. Do not insert anything in the
fan vents.

• The Mini Induction Hob is now ready to use.

SELECTING THE CORRECT PAN

Induction cooking uses an electromagnetic coil to convert energy into heat. When the hob
is turned on, and when an induction suitable pan is in placed on the hob, a magnetic field
is generated which heats the pan and therefore the food inside it.

Only use flat-bottomed pans that are induction suitable with a base diameter up
to 15cm with this hob. If you are unsure whether the cookware you have is suitable for
use with this hob, test by holding a magnet to the base of the pan. If you find that the
magnet sticks, the pan can be used on the hob. If the cookware is unsuitable for use, the
hob will not detect the pan.

Metal cooking utensils are not recommended since they can be heated through the
induction hob if left in the pan during cooking. Use heat resistant, wooden or silicone
utensils.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Plug in and switch on the hob at the socket.

• The hob will beep once and all the LED lights will illuminate briefly to show the hob is
connected to the power supply and on standby.

• The induction hob heats very rapidly, so place your pan with food onto the middle of
the hotplate first before turning it on. Heating an empty pan can discolour the metal
and warp the base.

• Press the On/Off button, the LED lights above each button will illuminate and blink.

• Select the temperature you require by pressing one of the temperature buttons.

Low

70°C
for keeping
food warm

Medium

110°C

for boiling

High

150°C

for frying

ON/OFF

• The LED light above the button will illuminate.

• The hob will make a small sound as the electromagnetic coil is activated and the
magnet ‘grips’ the pan and starts to heat.

• When you switch on the hob for the first time there may be an slight burning smell,
this is normal for a new heating element and will stop after a few uses.

• You can move between temperature settings during cooking, just touch the
temperature button, it will beep and the light above it will illuminate.

• After heating for a few minutes, you will hear the fan start. This is to monitor the
temperature of the hob during cooking and is completely normal.

• To switch off, press the On/off button, it will beep and all the LED lights will go out.

• The fan will continue to run automatically for about one minute to cool the hob. Wait
until the fan has stopped before switching off and unplugging the hob at the socket.

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SAFETY FEATURES

• Once the On/Off button has been pressed and the hob is ‘on’ with all the lights
flashing; it will automatically switch off if one of the temperature buttons is not
selected within one minute. The lights will go off and the appliance will go into
standby mode.

• Once the On/Off button has been pressed and the hob is ‘on’ with all the lights
flashing it will automatically switch off if it cannot detect a pan on the hob within one
minute. The lights will go off and the appliance will go into standby mode.

• The hob will automatically switch off if no buttons are pressed after two hours, to
prevent your food from boiling dry. If there is a fault and the hob overheats it will also
automatically switch off.

HINTS AND TIPS

• After cooking with your induction hob a few times, you will see how quick and efficient

it is, and be able to adapt your cooking times accordingly.

• The hob will seem very fast, do not leave the hob unattended and watch your food

to monitor it, so you can alter the temperature if needed. Start with a lower cooking
temperature than you usually would.

• The hob may not look hot, but it can be very warm, so allow it to cool completely after

using it and DO NOT touch the hotplate straight after use.

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