AEG IAE84881FB User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Hob
IAE84881FB

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
•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
the use of the product in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and
persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall
be kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
•CAUTION: Keep children and pets away from the appliance
when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts
become hot. If the appliance has a child safety device, it
should be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
•This appliance is for household use only. Do not change the
specification of this appliance.
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•CAUTION: The cooking process has to be continuously
supervised. A short term cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
•WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in fire.
•WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not use the appliance as a
work surface or as a storage surface.
•WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the
manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the
manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as
suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The
use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
•WARNING: If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is
cracked, switch off the appliance and unplug it from the
mains. In case the appliance is connected to the mains
directly using junction box, remove the fuse to disconnect
the appliance from power supply. In either case contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
•NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire
blanket.
•CAUTION: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to
a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Do not place metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons
and lids on the cooking surface since they can get hot.
•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with
flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
•After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do
not rely on the pan detector.
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•Do not use steam cleaner and water spray to clean the
appliance.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation and Electrical
Connection
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install and connect this
appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire
or damage to the appliance.
Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance. Install the appliance in a
safe and suitable place that meets
installation requirements.
Do not use the appliance before installing it
in the built-in structure.
Keep the minimum distance from other
appliances and units.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Remove all the packaging.
Always take care when moving the appliance
as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.
Protect the bottom of the appliance from
steam and moisture. Seal the cut surfaces
with a sealant to prevent moisture from
causing swelling.
Do not install the appliance next to a door or
under a window. This prevents hot cookware
from falling from the appliance when the door
or the window is opened.
The appliance has cooling fans on the
bottom.
If the appliance is installed above a drawer:
• Do not store small pieces or sheets of
paper that could be pulled in, to avoid risk
of damage the cooling fans or impair the
cooling system.
• Keep a distance of minimum 2 cm
between the bottom of the appliance and
parts stored in the drawer.
Remove any separator panels installed in the
cabinet below the appliance.
Before carrying out any operation make sure
that the appliance is disconnected from the
power supply.
Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical
ratings of the mains power supply.
Make sure the appliance is installed
correctly. Loose and incorrect electricity
mains cable or plug (if applicable) can make
the terminal become too hot.
The appliance must be earthed. Make sure
that a shock protection is installed.
Use the correct electricity mains cable. Use
the strain relief clamp on the cable.
Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
Make sure not to cause damage to the mains
plug or cable. Do not let the electricity mains
cable tangle.
Make sure the mains cable or plug (if
applicable) does not touch the hot appliance
or hot cookware, when you connect the
appliance to a socket nearby.
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after
the installation.
The shock protection of live and insulated
parts must be fastened in such a way that it
cannot be removed without tools.
Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance, always pull the mains plug. If the
mains socket is loose, do not connect the
mains plug.
Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses
removed from the holder), earth leakage trips
and contactors.
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The electrical installation must have an
isolation device which lets you disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. The
isolation device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
2.2 Use and Maintenance
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock, fire, explosion or damage
to the appliance.
This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
It must not be used for other purposes.
Remove all the packaging, labelling and
protective film (if applicable) before first use.
Make sure that the ventilation openings are
not blocked.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands
or when it has contact with water.
Users with a pacemaker must keep a
distance of minimum 30 cm from the
induction cooking zones when the appliance
operates.
When you place food into hot oil, it may
splash.
Fats and oil, when heated, can release
flammable vapours. Keep flames or heated
objects away from fats and oils when you
cook with them.
The vapours that very hot oil releases can
cause spontaneous combustion.
Used oil, that can contain food remnants, can
cause fire at a lower temperature than oil
used for the first time.
Do not activate the cooking zones with empty
cookware or without cookware.
Do not keep hot cookware on the control
panel.
Do not put a hot pan cover on the glass
surface of the hob.
Do not let cookware boil dry.
Do not put aluminium foil on the appliance.
Cookware made of cast iron, aluminium or
with a damaged bottom can cause scratches
on the glass / glass ceramic. Always lift these
objects up when you have to move them on
the cooking surface.
Use the Food Sensor according to its
purpose. Do not use it to open or lift
anything. Do not use it when it is
malfunctioning or damaged.
Do not use the Food Sensor in the oven or
microwave.
The Food Sensor can read temperatures up
to 120 °C.
Make sure that the Food Sensor is always
inside the food or liquid, up to the minimum
level mark.
Use only the Food Sensor recommended for
the hob, one at a time. Use the original
packaging to store the Food Sensor.
If you replace the Food Sensor, store the old
one minimum 3 m away. The old Food
Sensor may influence the functioning of the
new one.
Clean the appliance regularly to prevent the
deterioration of the surface material.
Deactivate the appliance and let it cool down
before cleaning.
Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
Use only neutral detergents. Do not use
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads,
solvents or metal objects.
Clean the Food Sensor before the first use.
Use only neutral detergents. Do not use any
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads,
solvents or metal objects. Do not wash the
Food Sensor in the dishwasher. The silicone
handle may discolour, which has no effect on
how the Food Sensor operates.
Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product
and spare part lamps sold separately: These
lamps are intended to withstand extreme
physical conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or
are intended to signal information about the
operational status of the appliance. They are
not intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room
illumination.
To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
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2.3 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to dispose of the
appliance.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the
appliance and dispose of it.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Before the installation
Before you install the hob, write down the
information below from the rating plate. The
rating plate is on the bottom of the hob.
Serial number ...........................
3.2 Built-in hobs
Only use the built-in hobs after you assemble
the hob into correct built-in units and work
surfaces that align to the standards.
3.3 Connection cable
• For a single phase or two phase
connection, use the cable type: H03V2V2-
F or H05BB-F which withstands a
temperature of 90 °C or higher.
• To replace the damaged mains cable, use
the cable: H03V2V2-F or H05BB-F which
withstands a temperature of 90 °C or
higher. Contact an Authorised Service
Centre. The connection cable may only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
3.4 Assembly
If you install the hob under a hood, please
see the installation instructions of the hood
for the minimum distance between the
appliances.
min.
50mm
min.
500mm
If the appliance is installed above a drawer,
the hob ventilation can warm up the items
stored in the drawer during the cooking
process.
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Find the video tutorial "How to install your
AEG Induction Hob - Worktop installation" by
typing out the full name indicated in the
graphic below.
www.youtube.com/electrolux
www.youtube.com/aeg
How to install your AEG
Induction Hob - Worktop installation
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Cooking surface layout
5
3
4
4
2
1
1Induction zone with Assisted Cooking
2Induction zone with Assisted Cooking
and Pan Fry
3Control panel
4Induction cooking zone
5Area with antenna
CAUTION!
Do not put anything on the
hob in this area.
4.2 Symbols on the control panel and the display
Symbol Description
To activate and deactivate the hob.
To open and close the Menu.
To open the slider for the selected zone.
To set the timer functions.
To lock / unlock the control panel.
Pause. To set all cooking zones that operate to the lowest heat setting.
Bridge. To connect two left side cooking zones so that they operate as one.
Food Sensor. To measure and maintain the temperature for different food types.
Assisted Cooking: Sous Vide. To prepare your food at a low temperature, using ready-made
recipes for various dishes, pre-defined cooking parameters, and step-by-step instructions.
Assisted Cooking: Pan Fry. To fry with automatically controlled heat levels, dedicated to vari‐
ous types of food. The function helps you avoid overheating of food or oil.
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Symbol Description
Melting. To melt different products, e.g. chocolate or butter.
Hob²Hood infrared signal communicator. To connect the hob to a special hood.
PowerBoost. To activate and deactivate the maximum heat setting.
0The cooking zone is deactivated.
1 - 9 The cooking zone operates. The slider shows the current heat setting.
III / II / IOptiHeat Control: continue cooking / keep warm / residual heat. A cooking zone is still hot.
/ Signal indicators: full connection / no signal. To show the signal strength of the connection be‐
tween the Food Sensor and the antenna.
To confirm the selection or setting.
To go back / forwards one level in the Menu.
To scroll up / down the instructions on the display.
To activate / deactivate the options.
To close the pop-up window.
To cancel a setting.
+ digit There is a malfunction.
For detailed information on the
functions refer to the full version
of user manual online.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
5.1 First connection to the mains
When you connect the hob to the mains you
have to set Language, Display Brightness
and Buzzer Volume.
You can change the setting in Menu >
Settings > Setup.
5.2 Food Sensor calibration
Before you start using the Food Sensor you
need to calibrate it, to ensure that the
temperature readings are correct.
Once the Food Sensor is calibrated properly,
it measures the temperature at the boiling
point with the tolerance range of + / - 2 °C.
Follow the procedure when:
• you install the hob for the first time;
• you move the hob to a different location
(change of altitude);
• you replace the Food Sensor.
Use a pot with the bottom
diameter of 180 mm and fill it
with 1 - 1,5 l of water. Do not put
salt into the water, this may
affect the procedure.
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To calibrate or re-calibrate the function, put
the Food Sensor on the rim of a pot. Fill the
pot with cold water, at least up to the
minimum level mark, and place it on the left
front cooking zone.
Select: > Settings > Food Sensor >
Calibration > Calibrate. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
6. DAILY USE
6.1 Activating and deactivating
Touch for 1 second to activate or
deactivate the hob.
6.2 Using the cooking zones
Place the cookware in the centre of the
selected cooking zone. Induction cooking
zones adapt to the dimensions of the bottom
of the cookware automatically.
Once you place a pot on the selected
cooking zone the hob automatically detects it
and the relevant slider appears on the
display. The slider is visible for 8 seconds,
after that time the display goes back to the
main view. To close the slider faster tap the
screen outside of the slider area.
When other zones are active the heat setting
for the zone you want to use may be limited.
Make sure that the pot is
suitable for induction hobs.
Check the size of the pot in
"Technical data".
6.3 Heat setting
1. Activate the hob.
2. Place the pot on the selected cooking
zone.
The slider for the active cooking zone
appears on the display and is active for 8
seconds.
3. Touch or slide your finger to set the
desired heat setting.
The symbol turns red and becomes bigger.
You can also change the heat setting while
cooking. Touch the zone selection symbol on
the main view of the control panel and move
you finger to the left or right (to lower or
increase the heat setting).
6.4 Timer
+STOP
Count Down Timer
Use this function to specify how long a
cooking zone should operate during a single
cooking session.
You can set the function for each cooking
zone separately.
1. Set the heat setting for the appropriate
cooking zone first and then set the
function.
2. Touch the zone symbol.
3. Touch .
The timer menu window appears on the
display.
4. Check to activate the function.
The symbols change to
+STOP
.
5. Slide your finger to the left or right to
select the desired time (e.g. hours and/or
minutes).
6. Touch OK to confirm your selection.
You can also choose to cancel your
selection.
When the time comes to an end, a signal
sounds and blinks. Touch to stop the
signal.
To deactivate the function set the heat
setting to 0. Alternatively, touch to the left
of the timer value, touch next to it and
confirm your choice when a pop-up window
appears.
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7. CARE AND CLEANING
7.1 General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with a clean base.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface
have no effect on how the hob operates.
• Use a special cleaner suitable for the
surface of the hob.
• Use a special scraper for the glass.
7.2 Cleaning the hob
•Remove immediately: melted plastic,
plastic foil, sugar and food with sugar,
otherwise, the dirt can cause damage to
the hob. Take care to avoid burns. Use a
special hob scraper on the glass surface
at an acute angle and move the blade on
the surface.
•Remove when the hob is sufficiently
cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat
stains, shiny metallic discoloration. Clean
the hob with a moist cloth and a non-
abrasive detergent. After cleaning, wipe
the hob dry with a soft cloth.
•Remove shiny metallic discoloration:
use a solution of water with vinegar and
clean the glass surface with a cloth.
• The surface of the hob has horizontal
grooves. Clean the hob with a moist cloth
and some detergent with smooth
movement from left to right. After
cleaning, wipe the hob dry with a soft
cloth from left to right.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 What to do if...
If you cannot find a solution to the problem below, check the full version of user
manual online or contact an Authorised Service Centre, if necessary.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
You cannot activate or operate the
hob.
The hob is not connected to an elec‐
trical supply or it is connected incor‐
rectly.
Check if the hob is correctly connec‐
ted to the electrical supply. Refer to
the connection diagram.
The fuse is blown. Make sure that the fuse is the cause
of the malfunction. If the fuse is
blown again and again, contact a
qualified electrician.
You do not set the heat setting for
60 seconds.
Activate the hob again and set the
heat setting in less than 60 seconds.
You touched 2 or more sensor fields
at the same time.
Touch only one sensor field.
The display does not react to the
touch.
Part of the display is covered or the
pots are placed too near to the dis‐
play.
There is some liquid or an object on
the display.
Remove the objects. Move the pots
away from the display.
Clean the display, wait until the ap‐
pliance is cold. Disconnect the hob
from the electrical supply. After 1
min, connect the hob again.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
An acoustic signal sounds and the
hob deactivates.
An acoustic signal sounds when the
hob is deactivated.
You put something on one or more
sensor fields.
Remove the object from the sensor
fields.
The hob deactivates. You put something on the sensor
field .
Remove the object from the sensor
field.
You cannot activate the highest heat
setting.
Another zone is already set to the
highest heat setting.
First reduce the power of the other
zone.
The sensor fields become hot. The cookware is too large or you put
it too near to the controls.
Put large cookware on the rear
zones, if possible.
The display shows that the Food
Sensor is not found.
The position of the Food Sensor is
incorrect.
Something blocks its signal (e.g.
cutlery, a pan handle or another
pot).
Position the Food Sensor correctly.
Remove any metal objects or other
objects that may block the signal.
The display shows the temperature
of water is higher than 100°C.
You did not calibrate the Food Sen‐
sor or you did it incorrectly.
You moved the hob to a different lo‐
cation.
Calibrate the Food Sensor again.
Refer to "Calibrating".
Temperature is not visible on the
display.
The display shows a warning icon.
The Food Sensor did not establish
connection with the hob because
the strength of the signal is too low.
Place the Food Sensor close to the
antenna on the hob surface, near
the centre of the hob.
Something covers the Food Sensor
or the antenna on the hob surface,
e.g. a piece of metal cutlery.
Remove anything that covers the
antenna. Make sure you place cook‐
ware in the centre of the cooking
zone.
The connection between the Food
Sensor and the antenna was lost.
Make sure nothing covers the sig‐
nal. Move the Food Sensor along
the rim of the pot to adjust its posi‐
tion.
Other appliances work at the same
frequency and disturb the connec‐
tion.
Remove any appliances that may
disturb the connection. Refer to
"Technical Data".
Temperature of the food is different
than expected.
The Food Sensor is inserted incor‐
rectly.
Make sure the measurement point is
situated in the thickest part of the
food.
You cannot activate a function. Another function is running on the
same cooking zone, which prevents
the activation.
Stop the function before you acti‐
vate another.
Wrong language is set. You changed the language by mis‐
take.
Reset all functions to the factory set‐
tings. Select Reset All Settings from
the Menu.
Disconnect the hob from the electri‐
cal supply. After 1 min, connect the
hob again. Set Language, Display
Brightness and Buzzer Volume.
blinks. There is no cookware on the zone. Put cookware on the zone.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
The cookware is unsuitable. Use suitable cookware.
The diameter of the bottom of the
cookware is too small for the zone.
Use cookware with correct dimen‐
sions. Refer to "Technical data".
and a number come on. There is an error in the hob. Deactivate the hob and activate it
again after 30 seconds. If comes
on again, disconnect the hob from
the electrical supply. After 30 sec‐
onds, connect the hob again. If the
problem continues, speak to an Au‐
thorised Service Centre.
You can hear a constant beep
noise.
The electrical connection is incor‐
rect.
Disconnect the hob from the electri‐
cal supply. Ask a qualified electri‐
cian to check the installation.
Cookware heats up longer than 5
min.
The bottom of the cookware is not
induction compatible.
Use cookware with correct (flat,
magnetic) bottom.
9. TECHNICAL DATA
9.1 Rating plate
Model IAE84881FB PNC 949 597 523 01
Typ 62 D4A 01 CA 220 - 240 V / 400 V 2N 50 - 60 Hz
Induction 7.35 kW Made in: Germany
Ser.Nr. ................. 7.35 kW
AEG
9.2 Cooking zones specification
Cooking zone Nominal power
(maximum heat
setting) [W]
PowerBoost [W] PowerBoost
maximum dura‐
tion [min]
Cookware diame‐
ter [mm]
Left front 2300 3200 10 125 - 210
Left rear 2300 3200 10 125 - 210
Middle front 1400 2500 4 125 - 145
Right rear 2300 3600 10 205 - 240
The power of the cooking zones can be
different in some small range from the data in
the table. It changes with the material and
dimensions of the cookware.
For optimal cooking results use cookware no
larger than the diameter in the table.
9.3 Food Sensor technical
specifications
Food Sensor is approved for use in contact
with food.
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Working frequency 433,05 - 434,73
MHz
Maximum sending power 5 dBm
Temperature range 0 - 120°C
Measurement cycle 3 seconds
10. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10.1 Product Information Sheet according to UK Ecodesign Regulation
Model identification IAE84881FB
Type of hob Built-In Hob
Number of cooking zones 4
Heating technology Induction
Diameter of circular cooking zones (Ø) Left front
Left rear
Middle front
Right rear
21.0 cm
21.0 cm
14.5 cm
24.0 cm
Energy consumption per cooking zone (EC electric
cooking)
Left front
Left rear
Middle front
Right rear
179.6 Wh / kg
189.1 Wh / kg
180.2 Wh / kg
185.2 Wh / kg
Energy consumption of the hob (EC electric hob) 183.5 Wh / kg
BS EN 60350-2 - Household electric cooking
appliances - Part 2: Hobs - Methods for
measuring performance.
The energy measurements referring to the
cooking area are identified by the markings
of the respective cooking zones.
10.2 Energy saving
You can save energy during everyday
cooking if you follow below hints.
• When you heat up water, use only the
amount you need.
• If it is possible, always put the lids on the
cookware.
• Before you activate the cooking zone put
the cookware on it.
• Put the smaller cookware on the smaller
cooking zones.
• Put the cookware directly in the centre of
the cooking zone.
• Use the residual heat to keep the food
warm or to melt it.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put
the packaging in relevant containers to
recycle it. Help protect the environment and
human health by recycling waste of electrical
and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol with
the household waste. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact your
municipal office.
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