Smeg KF24.1 User Manual
User Manual for your
KF24.1
60 cm Induction hob
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
GS 09/12/10
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For future reference please record the following information which can be
found on the Rating Plate and the date of purchase which can be found in
the invoice:
Model Number …………………….
Serial Number …………………….
Date of Purchase …………………….
Supplier …………………….
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CONTENTS
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 9
Electrical details 9
Ceramic hob surface layout 10
Control panel layout 10
Using the ceramic hob 11
Before first use 11
Touch controls 11
Turning the hob on 11
Turning on a zone and setting a power level 11 - 12
Turning off a zone gradually 12
Turning off a zone instantly 13
Turning the hob off 13
Residual heat indicator 14
Pan sensor 14
Cookware that is suitable for an induction hob 15
Protection against accidental operation of the hob 15
Switching on the safety lock 16
Switching off the safety lock temporarily 16 – 17
Switching off the safety lock permanently 17
Safety cut-out 17
Automatic pre-heating 18 – 19
Increasing the power level during automatic pre-heating 19
Switching off automatic pre-heating 19
The hob timer (countdown mode) 20
The hob timer (switching a zone off) 20 – 21
Electronic circuit’s temperature sensor 21
Cooking zone temperature control 21
Configuration menu 22
Hob guidelines 22 - 23
Cleaning and maintenance 23 - 25
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 23
After each use 23
Cleaning table 24
Using a ceramic hob scraper 24
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 25
Installation 25 - 30
Positioning 25 - 26
Unpacking the appliance 26
Installing the appliance 26 – 28
Electrical connection 28 - 29
Connecting the mains supply cable 29 – 30
Replacing the mains supply cable 30
My appliance isn’t working correctly 31 - 32
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Environmental note
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o The packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and
can be recycled.
o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Applico.
Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance.
General Information
o This appliance is designed for domestic household
use and for the cooking and frying of domestic
foodstuffs.
o IMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used in
the installation must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the
room it is located in, whilst in use.
o Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
o Any damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
the owner.
o Your new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in Applico’s Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not
affect your statutory rights.
o The use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of Applico Ltd. will
invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
o You should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
surface.
o No modifications to the appliance are permitted by Applico Ltd.
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o You should not store or place flammable or highly flammable
liquids/materials on top of or near the appliance. Items made
from aluminium, plastic or plastic film should also be kept away
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
o Repairs may only be carried out by an Authorised Service
Agent.
Child Safety
o Baumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children
are prevented from being near to the appliance and should not
be allowed to touch the appliance at any time.
o If it is necessary for younger family members to be in the
kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision
at all times.
o Older children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance
when supervised .
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitably qualified person.
Care should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces
that you build the appliance into, meet with the relevant
standards.
If you notice any scratches, splits or cracks in the ceramic glass,
you should immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect
it from your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric
shock occurring.
During use
Any film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it
is delivered should be removed before use.
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Care should be taken when utilising the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
o You should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
into contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
o If fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For
this reason, when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should
not be left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.
o IMPORTANT: This ceramic Induction Hob fully comp lies
with current legislation regarding electro-magnetic
interference and is designed not to interfere with other
electronic appliances providing these comply with the
same legislation.
o As the hob generates magnetic fields in its immediate
vicinity, pacemakers and active heart implants must be
designed to comply with relevant regulations. If in doubt,
you should consult the manufacturer of your device or
your Doctor. In this respect, Baumatic can only guarantee
the conformity of our own product.
o If an object made of metal, (e.g. saucepan lid, knife, fork
or spoon) is placed on a cooking zone that is switched on,
it can get hot.
Cleaning
o Cleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
o IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it
should be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
o Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
o You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure
cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.
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Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a
suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see
the specific section of this booklet that refers to
installation.
Applico Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to
person or property, as a result of improper use or incorrect
installation of this appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive.
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/1989 EMC Directive inclusive of
Amending Directive 92/31/EEC.
-93/68/EEC dated 22/07/1993 CE Marking Direc tive.
-89/109/EEC dated 25/01/1992 Materials that can touch food.
o The manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be installed in
accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance
must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
To avoid damaging your appliance
o The ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
o The ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
o Cast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases
may scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.
o Pans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
o Cooking zones should not be switched on without cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
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o Food or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
top, if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob surface. Any
spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
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Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Height: 510 mm Height: 495 mm
Width: 580 mm Width: 565 mm
Depth: 54 mm
Product specifications:
o 2 x 2.30 kW induction zone (diametre 200 mm)
o 2 x 1.40 kW induction zone (diametre 160 mm)
o Front touch control operation
o Timer
o Auto pan detection
o 4 independent induction generators
o 4 individual residual heat indicators
o Safety lock
o IMPORTANT: Not recommended for installation above built-
under ovens
Standard accessories
o Ceramic hob scraper
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 32 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 7.4 kW
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Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied)
Ceramic hob surface layout
Control panel layout
1. ON/OFF button
2. Zone selection buttons
3. Cooking zone indicators
4. Minus button
5. Plus buttons
6. Decimal point symbol
7. Timer button
8. Timer display
9. Timer + zone neons
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Using the ceramic hob
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (see
“Cleaning and maintenance” section) .
o You should switch on one cooking zone at a time, for 5 minutes
at the maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new
smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on
the heating elements during transit.
o Do not burn off more than one zone at once.
o You must place a saucepan filled half full with cold wate r on
each zone as you burn it off. Otherwise the induction zone will
not operate.
Touch controls
o All operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel.
o Each touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
o Every time you press a touch control, an acoustic signal will
sound.
Turning the hob on
o Press the ON/OFF button (1)
o The cooking zone indicators (3) will all read “0”.
o All of the decimal point symbols (6) will flash on and off.
Turning on a zone and setting a power
level
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