Ambiano IK 4017 User manual

SINGLE INDUCTION HOB
User Manual
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Contents
Overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Package Contents/Appliance Parts ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6
General Information����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Reading and storing the user manual�������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Explanation of symbols and further information������������������������������������������������ 7
Safety����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Proper use ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
Safety notes������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
Set-up and Assembly���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Before using for the first time ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Using the appliance���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Basic preparation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Using the appliance������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
Problems and Solutions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������27
Technical Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 29
Declaration of Conformity������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 30
Disposal ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Disposing of the packaging�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30
Disposing of the old appliance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30

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Package Contents/Appliance Parts
Package Contents/Appliance Parts
1Glass plate
2Hotplate
3Control panel (including 4to 17 )
4Function button: “MAX” (set to maximum power immediately)
5Function button: “MIN” (set to minimum power immediately)
6Function button: Reduce time/temperature/power
7LED display
8Function button: Increase time/temperature/power
9Function button: Select -> Power or temperature
10 On/Off button
11 Programme button: Boil water
12 Programme button: Deep fry
13 Programme button: Stir fry
14 Programme button: Stew
15 Programme button: Heat milk
16 Programme button: Soup
17 Button: Timer/Lock
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Instruction manual and warranty card (not shown)
Subject to technical and visual modifications�

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General Information
General Information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual belongs to this single induction hob� It contains
important information on use and handling�
Read the user manual carefully and completely, particularly the safety
information, before using the single induction hob� Failure to follow the
instructions in the user manual can result in serious injuries or damage to the
single induction hob�
It contains important information on use and handling� If you give the single
induction hob to someone else, you must also make sure to give them the user
manual as well�
Explanation of symbols and further information
The following symbols and signal words are used in these operating instructions,
on the appliance and/or on the packaging or are used to present additional
information�
Reading and storing the user manual!
This symbol indicates important safety information�
WARNING! relates to personal injury
CAUTION! relates to property damage
This symbol indicates important information�
Declaration of conformity (see chapter ”Declaration of
conformity“): Products marked with this symbol meet all
applicable Community regulations for the European
Economic Area�
This symbol appears on electrical appliances that conform to
protection class II�

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General Information/Safety
Caution, hot surfaces! Please don‘t touch!
This symbol indicates that special regulations govern the disposal
of old appliances (see section entitled “Disposal”)�
Safety
Proper use
The appliance is exclusively designed to warm up or cook food using
suitable cookware� Furthermore, the device is not intended for
commercial use but exclusively in private households, not in canteens
for employees in shops, offices or other business premises, agricultural
establishments or for the staff in hotels, motels or other residential
facilities and bed and breakfast establishments� Any other use is
improper and may lead to material damage or even personal injury�
No liability can be accepted for damage occurring as a result of
non-approved use or misuse of the appliance�

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Safety
Safety notes
WARNING!
Read and comply with all the following safety information�
Failure to comply may lead to considerable risk of injury as
well as the danger of material or appliance damage�
Dangers for children and persons of impaired ability
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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 must not be allowed to clean or carry out user
maintenance on the appliance� Please keep the appliance,
the electrical adapter and its mains lead out of the reach of
children�
- Children are not allowed to play with the appliance�
Children are not aware of the dangers of handling electrical
appliances� For this reason please use and keep the
appliance out of the reach of children� Do not allow the
mains lead to hang down to prevent it from being pulled�
- Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children
– risk of suffocation!

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Safety
Risks involved in handling electrical appliances
- Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed electrical
socket with a mains voltage equivalent to that shown on the
rating plate�
- To avoid risk of injury, accident or damage to the
appliance, the mains lead, if damaged, should only be
replaced by a professional repair shop recommended by
the manufacturer�
- Ensure that the electrical socket is located near the
appliance and easily accessible in order to quickly unplug
the appliance from the mains in the event of an operating
problem�
- Repairs must only be carried out by approved specialist
workshops� Appliances that have been repaired
incorrectly represent a danger to the user�
- To avoid accidents, do not leave the appliance
unsupervised while it is in operation�
- To avoid accidents, multiple household appliances should
never be connected to the same electrical socket at the
same time (e�g� using a triple socket adapter)�
- Never immerse the appliance in water and do not use it
outside, as it should not be exposed to rain or any other
kind of damp� Risk of electrocution!
- In the event of the appliance falling into water, remove
the mains plug from the electrical socket before lifting
the appliance out of the water! Do not turn the appliance
on again, but have it checked first at an approved service
point� The same applies if the mains lead or appliance is
damaged, or if the appliance has been dropped or
damaged in any way� Risk of electrocution!
- Always unplug the appliance from the mains when not in
use, before cleaning or in the event of operating problems!
Never pull on the mains lead! Risk of electrocution!

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Safety
- Ensure that the mains lead and the appliance are never
placed on hot surfaces or near sources of heat� Put the mains
lead where it will not be in contact with hot or sharp-edged
objects� Risk of electrocution!
- Never fold the mains lead or wind it round the appliance, as
this could cause the cable to break� Risk of electrocution!
- Do not use the appliance if you are on a damp surface, or if
your hands or the appliance are wet� Risk of electrocution!
- Do not open the appliance and never attempt to insert metal
objects inside� Risk of electrocution!
Dangers when operating the single induction hob
- The appliance is not designed to be controlled by an
external timer or separate remote control system�
- Never put any metal objects (e�g� forks, knives or spoons)
on the glass plate because they will heat up in an
uncontrolled manner according to their type and metal
content� Touching these hot items could cause burns�
- Do not store anything on the glass plate and keep sharp
and heavy objects away from it in order to avoid damaging
the glass plate� Never use the appliance with a damaged
glass plate� There is a risk of electric shock� If the glass plate
is damaged during operation, switch the appliance off
immediately, disconnect it from the mains and contact a
specialist repair service provider�
- Ensure that you place the appliance on a flat, non-slip and
heat-resistant surface� The surface should be easy to clean
as splashes cannot always be avoided�
- Only place the appliance on a stable and fireproof surface�
Ensure that there is at least 10 cm clearance on all sides of
the appliance to walls or other objects in order to ensure

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Safety
unobstructed ventilation� Do not place it on a soft surface
as this may block the ventilation of the underside of the
appliance�
- Do not operate the appliance while it is standing on a metal
surface�
- To avoid overheating do not place the appliance directly
against a wall or under a wall cupboard etc� Do not cover
the appliance while it is in operation� Ensure that there is
safe clearance and distance from items that could easily
melt or burn – Risk of fire!
- During operation, electric heating appliances can reach
high temperatures, which can cause burning e�g� housing
and glass plates, etc� can get very hot� Never touch the hot
surfaces with your bare hands! Warn other users about
these dangers as well� Risk of injury!
- The glass plate remains hot after the use of the appliance�
Therefore, do not touch the glass plate� Danger of burns!
- Never move the appliance when it is hot or when there are
hot objects, food or liquids on it� Danger of burns!
- Wearers of pacemakers or other electronic implants must
consult a doctor to establish whether the induction
hotplate is compatible with the implant before using it�
- Only put suitable cookware (see section “Which cookware
(pots, pans, etc�) is suitable for this appliance?”) on the
induction hob�
- Do not put credit cards, magnetic tapes or other
magnetisable objects on the glass plate during use�
This can lead to loss of data� We must advise you that we
cannot accept any liability in the event of any such losses
of data�
- Never put empty pots on an induction hob while it is
switched on� This will shorten the life of the appliance�

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Safety
- After use, leave the appliance connected to the mains
socket until the internal fan has cooled the hotplate� Do
not unplug the appliance until the sound of the fan can no
longer be heard�
- Caution! Objects such as jewellery, rings, watches, etc� can
heat up if left in the vicinity of the hotplate�
- Only use the appliance to prepare appropriate dishes and
never for any other purpose�
- Never heat up unopened tins on the appliance as there is
a risk of explosions!
- Never connect the appliance to a multiple socket� Only
connect it directly to a wall socket� The wall socket circuit
must be protected with a 30A fuse as a minimum� It is
recommended to use the appliance in conjunction with
a Residual Current Device (RCD)�
- Use only manufacturer’s approved accessories� If
manufacturer’s approved accessories are not used, an
increased risk of accidents must be expected� No liability
will be accepted for accidents or damage that occur with
non-approved accessories� If non-approved parts or
accessories are used, all warranty claims for damage to
the appliance resulting therefrom shall be null and void�
- Allow the appliance to cool down completely before
cleaning it and/or putting it away� Remember that the
appliance can remain very hot for some time after it has
been switched off� Danger of burns!
- Always unplug the appliance from the mains socket before
cleaning� Risk of electric shock!
- Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaners�
- Ensure that no liquid gets inside the appliance!
- Follow the instructions in the section “Maintenance, cleaning
and care”�

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Safety
WARNING!
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in fire� NEVER try to extinguish
a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then
cover the flame e�g� with a lid or a fire blanket�
CAUTION!
The cooking process has to be supervised� A short term
cooking process has to be supervised continuously�
WARNING!
Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface�

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Set-up and Assembly
Set-up and Assembly
Before using for the first time
WARNING!
Please inspect the appliance after unpacking to ensure
that it is complete and check for any transport damage in
order to avoid any dangers� If you are in doubt, do not use
it and contact the After Sales Support helpline� The service
address is included in the warranty conditions and on the
warranty card�
Your appliance is packaged to protect it against transport damage�
• Remove the appliance carefully from its sales packaging�
• Remove all packaging elements�
• Clean the appliance and all accessories of packaging dust and remnants
according to the advice given in the section “Maintenance, Cleaning and Care”�
Please note that, in some cases, the plastic or paint on furniture can cause the
rubber feet of the appliance to degrade� If necessary, use a suitable non-slip and
heat-resistant base (this must not be soft)�
Before using the appliance for the first time, we recommend that you boil water
in a suitable pot 3-4 times in order to remove any residues left over from the
manufacturing process of the induction hotplate� A slight smell or development
of smoke is normal and disappears after a short time� This is not a malfunction of
the appliance� Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation e�g� by opening a
window�

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Operation
Operation
Using the appliance
CAUTION!
Caution! Please only use cookware suitable for
induction hobs�
WARNING!
Only use cookware (pots, pans etc�) with flat bases� There
must be no irregularities throughout the entire surface�
In particular when heating oil, this enables you to avoid
any device malfunction that could lead to dangers due to
overheating oil�
Which cookware (pots, pans, etc�) is suitable for this appliance?
• Steel pots and pans or pots and pans made from enamelled cast iron
• Cookware made from materials such as iron, steel or non-enamelled cast iron
• Cookware made from materials such as stainless steel and aluminium provided
they are marked as being suitable for induction hotplates� (Note the description
of the cookware)
To work properly all pots and pans must have a flat and magnetic base (a magnet
should stick to it) with a diameter of at least 12 cm� The pots and pans should not
have a diameter larger than 26 cm�

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Operation
Unsuitable cookware:
• Pots and pans with a base diameter of less than 12 cm�
• Ceramic and glass cookware
• Cookware made of stainless steel, aluminium, bronze and copper unless
its suitability for use on induction hobs is expressly indicated�
• Cookware with an uneven base (e�g� with small feet or spacers)
• Cooking vessels with curved bases
Never touch the hot surfaces with bare hands! Use heat-insulated oven
gloves! The appliance and its accessories can get very hot – Danger of
burns!
CAUTION!
Never cover the ventilation slots (on the back and
underside of the appliance), as this can cause the
appliance to overheat� Ensure sufficient clearance
(min� 10 cm) to walls or other objects�
Make sure that the appliance is sufficiently far away from devices and objects
which react to magnetic fields (e�g� television, radio, cassette recorder, etc�)�
Many foods are not suitable for preparation or deep frying at high
temperatures, as they are not cooked evenly� In high-starch products
like chips, acrylamide can form� When heating large quantities of oil,
you must therefore adjust the appliance’s temperature settings� In this
operating mode, you can set the temperature to which the oil is to be
heated, avoiding excessive temperatures when cooking your food� If you
cannot achieve the required oil temperature/the required cooking result
with the pot used, try a pot from a material different to the pot initially
used�

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Operation
Basic preparation
Clean any dirt off the glass plate and the base of the pot in question
before use and do not put any cloths, aluminium foil or other items
between the pot base and the glass plate�
CAUTION!
Never put empty cookware on a glass plate that is
ready to be used� The extreme heat could damage the
cookware or cause the enamel coating to flake off!
Furthermore, the overheating protection on the
appliance will be activated and the appliance will
switch off� If this happens, allow the appliance to cool
down to room temperature� It can then be used again�
• Place the appliance near an electrical socket (with mains voltage according to
rating plate) and make sure that the electrical socket is freely accessible�
• Make sure that the support surface is flat, dry, non-slip and heat-resistant� The
surface should be easy to clean as splashes cannot always be avoided�
Using the appliance
The induction hotplate detects when it switched on without cookware
or when the cookware is removed during use� In such cases, a repeating
acoustic signal sounds, the error message “E0” appears on the display
and the appliance switches itself off after approx� 60 seconds�
After use, switch off the induction hob by its control and do not rely on the cookware
detector�
Note: Please note that the individual controls on the control panel do not respond
to very short contact for (child) safety reasons� So, rather than tapping the control
element with a fingertip, press it firmly with as much finger surface as possible using
the inside of the upper part of the finger� An audible signal will indicate that the
appliance has reacted�

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Operation
• Connect the appliance to the mains socket�
• An audible signal indicates that connection has been made�
• Place a suitable item of cookware (e�g� pot or pan, etc�) on the centre of the
hotplate 2� The cookware must not be empty�
• Press the on/off button 10 and hold it briefly�
The on/off button indicator light 10 glows and the word “on” is shown on
the display, indicating that the appliance is ready for operation or other settings�
If you do not make any further settings, the appliance switches off automatically
after a short time� Press the function button 9immediately to start the
heating process or make further settings� The procedure is described in more
detail on the following pages�
Note: The appliance has two different modes of operation which you can use to
adjust the hotplate 2settings�
1� Adjustment via power settings: this allows you to select various power settings
with which the appliance can be operated� The power setting is shown in watts
on the LED display 7�
2� Adjustment via temperature settings: in this operating mode, you can choose
from various temperature settings, the LED display 7shows the temperature
setting selected in degrees Celsius (°C)�
Note: Both when operating the appliance via the power settings and when ope-
rating the appliance via the temperature settings, an operating time of 2 hours is
preset� More information on this is included in the “Timer function” section�
Your appliance is equipped with a “MAX” function control and a “MIN”
function control� If you press the “MAX” function button, you activate the
highest setting (2000 W or 240°C) regardless of whether you are in power
mode or temperature mode and without reference to the setting you
selected in the respective mode� If you press the “MIN” function button,
you immediately activate the lowest setting (200 W or 60°C)� If you have
defined a time setting via the timer function, this will be unaffected by the
change to the highest or lowest temperature or power setting�

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Operation
The procedure for choosing the required operating modes and selecting the
respective power or temperature settings is set out in more detail below�
Hotplate power settings 2
Level 1-5 Power [W] Level 6-9 Power [W]
1 200 6 1200
2 400 7 1400
3 600 8 1600
4 800 9 1800
5 1000 10 2000
Note: figures may be approximate�
When using the appliance, you can choose between 10 different power
settings� If you would rather use temperature mode, the appliance offers
you a choice of 10 different temperature settings�