KM 418-1
Operating instructions
Ceramic hob
with induction
KM 418
KM 418-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 05 621 621
en-GB
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hob .............................................................3
Cooking zone controls and displays ....................................4
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General notes ....................................................13
Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The induction principle .............................................14
Pans ............................................................16
Function of the sensor switches ......................................17
Switching on .....................................................17
Settings .........................................................18
Auto heat-up .....................................................19
Booster .........................................................20
Switching off and residual heat indicators...............................21
Safety lock .......................................................22
Safety switch-off...................................................23
Overheating protection .............................................24
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Data plate .......................................................32
Contents
2
Hob Cooking zones
a Rear cooking zone
(Ø 16 / 19.5 / 23 cm;
Normal power level / with Booster
2200 W / 3000 W)
b Front cooking zone
(Ø10/13/16cm;
Normal power level / when rear
Booster switched on 1400 W /
600 W)
Control panel
c Hob ON / OFF sensor switch
d Sensor switch for safety lock
e Safety lock indicator lamp
f Cooking zone controls
g Sensor switch for Booster function on
the rear cooking zone
h Mains cable
i Plug
(Depending on country of
destination, the appliance may be
supplied with or without a plug. The
plug shown is for illustration only).
Description of the appliance
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Cooking zone controls and displays
j Displays:
0 = Cooking zone ready for use
1 to 9 = Power settings
H = Residual heat
A = Auto heat-up activated
(alternating with the continued cooking setting selected)
ß = No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable
(see section on suitable pans
F = Fault message (see "Problem solving guide")
P = Booster activated (only for the rear cooking zone)
k sensor for setting the power level
Description of the appliance
4
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, read
these instructions carefully before
using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference and pass them
on to any future user.
Building in and connection
If the appliance is supplied without a
plug, or if the plug is removed, it must
be connected to the mains electricity
supply by a suitably qualified and
competent electrician in strict
accordance with local and national
safety regulations. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect installation or
connection.
~
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly, and where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
~
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
~
This appliance must not be installed
over a dishwasher, washing machine,
tumble dryer, refrigerator, freezer or
fridge-freezer. The high temperatures
radiated by it could damage the
appliance below and also impair the
hob’s ventilation system.
~
This equipment may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct usage
~
For safety reasons the appliance
must only be operated after it has been
built in. This is necessary to ensure that
all electrical components are shielded.
~
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only and is not to be used
for commercial purposes.
~
Use this appliance for the
preparation of food only. Any other
usage is at the owner's risk and could
be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect or improper use of
the appliance.
~
This appliance must not be set up or
operated in the open air.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
~
The appliance is only intended for
use by adults who have read these
operating instructions.
~
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury keep children well
away and do not let them play with it or
use the controls. They will not
understand the potential dangers
posed by it. They should be supervised
whenever you are working in the
kitchen.
~
Older children may use the
appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them, and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.
~
Use the safety lock to prevent
children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.
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The appliance gets hot when in use
and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. To safeguard
against burning, keep children well
away from the appliance at all times.
~
Do not store anything which might
arouse a child's interest in storage
areas above or next to the appliance.
Otherwise they could be tempted into
climbing onto the appliance with the
risk of burning themselves.
~
Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the hob. Danger
of burning or scalding.
~
Packaging (e.g. cling film,
polystyrene) and plastic wrappings
must be kept out of the reach of babies
and young children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all
packaging safely as soon as possible.
~
Old appliances must be
disconnected from the power supply,
any plug rendered useless and the
cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to ensure it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. This should be done by a
competent person.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Protecting the appliance from
damage
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Do not drop anything on the ceramic
surface. Even a light object such as a
salt cellar, could cause damage in
certain circumstances.
~
Do not use pots or pans on the
ceramic hob with bases with
pronounced edges or ridges e.g. cast
iron pans. These could scratch or scour
the hob surface permanently. Grains of
salt and sand can also scratch.
~
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium
foil to get on the ceramic surface when
it is hot. If this should occur, switch off
the appliance and carefully, while they
are still hot, scrape off all remains of
these materials using a shielded
scraper blade. Take care not to burn
yourself. If residues are allowed to cool
before being removed, the ceramic
surface will be susceptible to pitting or
even cracking.
Clean the appliance once it has cooled
down.
~
To prevent the risk of spillages etc.
burning on, remove any soiling as
quickly as possible and ensure that pan
bases are clean, dry and free of
grease.
~
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. The steam could reach
electrical components and cause a
short circuit. Pressurised steam could
also cause permanent damage to the
surface and to other components, for
which the manufacturer cannot accept
liability.
~
Never place hot pans near the
control area. This can damage the
electronics.
~
If a drawer is fitted directly
underneath the hob, ensure that there
is sufficient space between the drawer
and its contents and underside of the
appliance in order to ensure sufficient
ventilation for the hob.
~
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Protection from burning and
scalding
~
The surface of the appliance is hot
when in use, and remains hot for quite
a while after being switched off. There
is a danger of burning until the residual
heat indicators go out.
~
For added protection it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance. Do
not let them get damp or wet, as this
causes heat to transfer through the
material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself.
~
Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the hob as pressure will build
up in the tin and it can explode. This
could result in injury and scalding or
damage.
~
Do not place objects other than pots
and pans on the hob. Be especially
careful not to place knives, forks or
spoons etc, or other metallic items on
the hob. If the hob is switched on, or if
there is residual heat present, the
metallic items can heat up and cause
burning. Remember that metallic items
can cause the cooking zone to heat up
unintentionally! Depending on material,
other non-metallic items can melt or
burn if placed on the hob. Switch the
hob off after use.
~
Do not cover the appliance, e.g.
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could
be a fire hazard if the appliance is
switched on by mistake.
~
Never leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil or fat
as these are fire hazards if overheated.
Very hot oil can catch fire and could
even set a cooker hood above on fire.
Always heat fat slowly, watching as it
heats.
~
If, despite this, oil or fat does catch
fire, do not attempt to put out the flames
with water. Use a suitable fire blanket,
saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to
smother the flames.
~
Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
The flames could set the cooker hood
on fire.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Appliance faults
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In the event of damage or a defect,
switch off the appliance immediately.
Disconnect completely from the
electricity supply. If the appliance has
not yet been fully installed, the
electricity cable must be disconnected
from the supply point. If connected via
a plug and socket, switch off at the
socket and withdraw the plug. Contact
the Service Department.
Do not reconnect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply until after it has
been repaired.
~
If there is any damage to the
ceramic surface the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply immediately and not used until it
has been repaired. Danger of electric
shock.
~
Repairs must only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be very
dangerous and could damage the
appliance. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for unauthorised work. Never
open the housing of the appliance.
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While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Electromagnetic fields
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For people fitted with a heart
pacemaker:
Please note that the area immediately
surrounding the hob is
electromagnetically charged, and that
this could affect a pacemaker.
If in any doubt consult the manufacturer
of the pacemaker or your doctor.
~
Ensure pans are placed centrally
over the cooking zone to prevent
unnecessary exposure to the
electromagnetic field.
~
To prevent damage to items which
are susceptible to magnetic fields, e.g.
credit cards, diskettes, pocket
calculators etc, do not leave them in the
immediate vicinity of the hob.
Further safety notes
~
Ensure pans are placed centrally
over the cooking zone to prevent
unnecessary exposure to the
electro-magnetic field.
~
When using an electric socket near
the appliance, care should be taken
that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact
with the hot appliance. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged,
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
~
Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated. Many
factors will affect the overall cooking
time, including the size and amount of
food and its temperature. Some foods
may contain micro-organisms which are
only destroyed by thorough cooking;
therefore when cooking or reheating
foods such as poultry, it is particularly
important that the food is completely
cooked through. If in doubt, select a
longer cooking or reheating time.
~
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
containers. These melt at high
temperatures and could damage the
ceramic surface. Fire hazard.
~
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances must not be
stored in a drawer under the hob.
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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