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KitchenAid Induction Hob EN Quick reference guide Cooking gestures are invisible ingredients. They turn inspiration into emotions and emotions into a masterpiece. It’s all about artisanality, that’s why we take it so seriously.
Quick Guide THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KITCHENAID PRODUCT In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your product on www.kitchenaid.eu/register ! Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction. Product description 1. Cooktop 2.
Accessories POTS AND PANS OK NO Only use pots and pans made from ferromagnetic material which are suitable for use with induction hobs. To determine whether a pot is suitable, check for the symbol (usually stamped on the bottom). A magnet may be used to check whether pots are magnetic. The quality and the structure of the pot base can alter cooking performance. Some indications for the diameter of the base do not correspond to the actual diameter of the ferromagnetic surface.
To vary power levels, disconnect the appliance from the mains power for at least 60 seconds, then reconnect it and repeat the steps above. In case of error during the setting sequence, the display will show the will be sounded. In this case, you will need to repeat the operation. If the error persists, contact the assistance service. symbol and an acoustic signal ACOUSTIC SIGNAL ON / OFF To switch the acoustic signal on/off: • Switch on the cook top.
ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING COOKING ZONES AND ADJUSTING POWER LEVELS The flexible area is the area in which several of the cooking zones overlap, and can be used as a single cooking zone. Off 18 P To switch on a cooking zone: 1. Switch on the hob. 2. Set the required power level by sliding your finger across the slider control (SLIDER) for the cooking zone of choice. The power level will appear above the slider. Each cooking zone has different power levels, ranging from “1” (minimum) to “18” (maximum).
Functions FLEXIBLE AREA Select the “Flexible Area” control to control two cooking zones at the same time. It is possible to use both slider controls at the same time to control the power. Using this function is ideal to increase the cooking zone with the advantage of positioning cookware as needed within the selected area. Ideal for using oval or rectangular pans or grill pans. VERTICAL FLEXIBLE ZONE This can be used to control the two cooking zones on the left, at the same time.
2. Press the “Gourmet Library” control. The cooking zone display will read “A” (automatic). 3. The indicator for the first special function available for the selected cooking zone will switch on. 4. Select the required special function by pressing the “Gourmet Library” control. 5. Press the control to confirm the required function . Once activated, each special function can be used to set the optimim cooking level by selecting the presets and adjustments (MIN-MED-MAX).
The ideal function for pre-heating a pan when empty or with a small amount of fat. The temperature reached is ideal for cooking foods with a thickness of less than 3 cm and which need to cook for short periods. The ideal function for pre-heating a pan with fat (oil) up to a maximum height of 1 cm. In all three cases, at the end of the heating stage for the pan or the oil, the control will switch on and an acoustic signal will be sounded. The hob stabilises the temperature and keeps it at a constant.
Cooking table POWER LEVEL Max. heat setting P 14 - 18 10 - 14 5-9 1-4 Zero power Off TYPE OF COOKING RECOMMENDED USE Indicating cooking experience and habits Fast heating Ideal for rapidly increasing the temperature of food to a fast boil (for water) or for rapidly heating cooking liquids. Frying, boiling Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep-frozen products, bringing liquids to the boil quickly.
Troubleshooting • • • Check that the electricity supply has not been shut off. If you are unable to turn the hob off after using it, disconnect it from the power supply. If alphanumeric codes appear on the display when the hob is switched on, consult the following table for instructions. Please note: The presence of water, liquid spilled from pots or any objects resting on any of the hob buttons can accidentally activate or deactivate the control panel lock function.
Sounds produced during operation Induction hobs may whistle or creak during normal operation. These noises actually come from the cookware and are linked to the characteristics of the pan bottoms (for example, when the bottoms are made from different layers of material or are irregular). These noises may vary according to the type of cookware used and to the amount of food it contains and are not the symptom of something wrong.
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