Panasonic KY-B84AX, KY-B84AG Operating Instructions

ENGLISH

Operating Instructions

Induction Heating Cooktop

For domestic use

Model No. KY-B84AX

KY-B84AG

®

Attached Installation Instructions

KY-B84AX

ZY02CA611

F1111K1092

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the
appliance.

Keep Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and
Warranty Certificate for future use.

Contents

Main Features ....................................................................... 3

Safety Precautions ............................................................... 4

General Precautions ............................................................. 7

Parts Identification ................................................................ 8

Types of Cookware that Can be Used ................................ 10

IH Cooking .......................................................................... 12

Guide on Heat Level Adjustment ........................................ 17

Guide on Temperature Adjustment ..................................... 18

Cleaning ............................................................................. 19

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 20

Error Indications ................................................................. 23

Specifications ..................................................................... 25

Main Features

■ Safe, clean, highly efficient

Flameless

Flat top plate is

easy to care for

Efficient heating
is provided

■ IH cooking mechanism

Home-friendly For insulated homes and island kitchens

IH (Induction Heating) refers to
electromagnetic induction heating.

If electricity flows in the magnetic
coils underneath the top plate,
magnetic lines of force are
produced.

When the magnetic lines of force
pass through metallic cookware,
an eddy current is induced, and
the heat that is generated by
the electrical resistance of the
cookware is used for heating.

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Eddy current

Top plate

Magnetic force
generating coil

Bottom of cookware
itself is heated.

Magnetic lines
of force

Earth-friendly Emits zero carbon dioxide in homes and is

energy-saving

■ IR sensor technology of Panasonic

The IR sensor of Panasonic (Temperature control
system) regulates set temperatures by quickly
detecting the temperatures on the bottom of the
cookware, so it is easy to prepare delicious food.

- Pan frying temperature control sensor

- Deep frying temperature control sensor, etc.

IR sensor

Safety Precautions

Please fully observe the following safety precautions.

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may cause

death or serious injury.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance. Also, keep the appliance out of reach
of infants.

- Do not place combustible materials near the appliance. They

may cause fire.

- Observe the following warnings to keep the IR sensor
functioning properly.

- Make sure that cookware completely covers the IR sensor
( ).

- Select and use the left front IH heater with the Deep frying
temperature control sensor ( ) for deep-frying. Do not
use the other IH heater for deep-frying. Make sure to follow
instructions for amounts and depths of oil.
Amount: minimum 200 g (0.22 L)
Depth: minimum 1 cm

- Wipe water off the top plate and the insides and outsides of
cookware.

If these warnings are not observed, the IR sensor may not
function properly and cause oil overheating resulting in fire.

- For stir-frying and pan-frying, set the heat level for preheating
as follows.
For front IH heaters: between to
For rear IH heaters: between to

- Do not leave the appliance unattended while cooking.

- Stir liquids, such as soup and stewed food, before heating.

Otherwise, liquids may splatter and cause burns or injuries, or pot
may jump and damage the top plate.

- Do not touch the top plate or top frame during or after use.
Be especially careful when the high temperature caution
light (

) lights up, or flashes on any IH heater display.

- Do not place explosive objects, such as portable gas burners,
steel cylinders and canned goods, on or near the appliance.

If they are mistakenly heated, they may explode.

- Do not let metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons,
lids, aluminum foil/tray, retort pouch, magnetic rings, watches
or accessories, be placed on or near the top plate, or touch
the cookware while the IH heater is operating. They may get

hot and cause burns or injuries.

- Do not apply high pressure to or drop things on the top plate.

The top plate may crack and cause an electric shock.

WARNING
If the top plate is cracked, do not touch it and turn
off the main power switch to avoid the possibility
of electric shock. Contact the dealer where you
purchased the appliance for repair.

- Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. For
repairs, contact the dealer where you purchased the
appliance.

- After use, use the controls to turn off the appliance (main
power switch) and do not rely on the pot detector (safety
features). When the appliance will not be used for a long
period of time, turn off the breaker.

- In case of malfunction or breakdown, immediately stop using
the appliance. Turn off the main power switch and breaker,
and then contact the service agent. Failure to do this may

cause smoke, burns, and electric shock.
Breakdown examples:

- Smells of something burning come from the appliance.

- Can feel electricity when touching the top plate.

- The top plate is cracked.

- The power cord overheats.

- The electricity shuts off when the power cord is moved.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.

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Safety Precautions

General Precautions

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause

injury or property damage.

- If the oil emits oily smoke, immediately turn off the main

power switch. Otherwise, it may catch fire.

- Beware of spattering hot oil. Do not let your face get near the

cookware. This may cause burns.

- Do not use oil preheated by other appliances, such as a gas

range. Otherwise, the “oil temperature control system” will not

work properly and may cause fire.

- Do not use high heat level for preheating in the following
cases.

- When small quantity of oil is used

- When small or light pans are used

- When thin-bottomed or curved-bottomed pans are used

Pans may turn red-hot or deform.

- If you are wearing a medical device (such as a pacemaker),
consult your doctor. The operation of the appliance may affect a

medical device.

- Keep cookware stable. Dropped cookware may cause injuries or
burns.

- Do not place paper or dish towels under the cookware.

They may get scorched due to the heat of the cookware.

- Do not heat empty cookware or overheat ingredients.

The ingredients may burn and the cookware may be damaged.

- Do not use the appliance for purposes other than cooking.

This may cause overheating or malfunction resulting in fire.

- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.

- The appliance emits magnetic lines of force. Do not place
anything affected by magnetism close to the appliance.

- Radios, TVs, hearing aids, for example, may get noise
interference.

- Cassette tapes, automatic turnstile tickets, or bank cards, for
example, may be erased or damaged.

- Do not use other IH cooking appliances, such as IH rice

cooker or portable IH cooktop, on the top plate. Electro

magnetic waves generated by these appliances may damage the
IH heater.

- Do not place seasoning or food in the cabinet below the

appliance. They may be spoiled by the exhaust heat.

- If the top plate or top frame is stained by acidic foods, such
as vinegar, jam, or lemon juice, immediately wipe it off.

Otherwise, the top plate or top frame may be discolored.

- Do not scratch the top frame with the bottom of the
cookware, or put a hot cookware on it. The top frame may be

damaged.

- Do not put water on or place anything on the operation panel.

The operation panel keys may get malfunction.

- Do not clog up the intake or exhaust vent. The filter clog
detection for the intake and exhaust vents may be activated and
thereby automatically shut off the main power.

- Since the heat level for the front IH heaters is strong,
check and adjust the heat level frequently.

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Parts Identification

■ Main unit and operation panel

Left rear
IH heater

Left front
IH heater

Keys and
indicators

Right rear
IH heater

Right front
IH heater

Top plateLuminous circleIR sensorCooking zoneTop frame

Model: KY-B84AX

■ General controls

High temperature caution light

- The light lights up when the top plate turns hot.

- Even after the main power is turned off, stay lit
while the top plate is still hot and flashes on the
operation panels showing which IH heaters are hot.

Main power switch and light

- The main power light lights up when the main power
is turned on.

- If 1 minute has elapsed without any operation since
the main power switch was turned on, the main
power automatically turns off.

Child safety lock key and light

- The key is used to lock all heater operations to
prevent mischief and erroneous operations.

- After turning on the main power, touch and hold the
key for 3 seconds. To deactivate, touch and hold the
key again for 3 seconds.

Timer

- Timer can be used with Heating menu of all IH
heaters.

- However, timer cannot be used with the Pan frying

temperature control sensor or Deep frying
temperature control sensor.

- For more details on how to set timer, see page 16.

■ Cooking areas

Timer
Deep frying
temperature
control sensor

(See page 14.)

Pre-heating
indicator

(See page 15.)

Heating menu (See page 13.)
Available for all IH heaters.

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(See page 16.)

Pan frying
temperature
control sensor

(See page 14.)

Pre-heating
indicator

(See page 14.)

Cooking zone

Luminous circle

(KY-B84AX only)

KY-B84AX

Front : ø210 mm

Rear : ø150 mm

Use dotted white lines
as guidelines.

When the main power switch is turned on, luminous
circles glow blue. The luminous circles glow brighter
around any IH heaters that are in use.

KY-B84AG

Front : ø210 mm

Rear : ø150 mm

Use areas printed in
white as guidelines.