Amica KMC User manual

IOAA-627
(09.2011/1)
PB*
KMC*
(EN) INSTRUCTION MANUAL...................................2
(NL) GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING........................25

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Caution!
Operate the appliance only after reading / understanding this Manual.
The appliance has been designed only for cooking. Any other use (for example for
heating) does not comply with its operating prole and may cause danger.
The producer reserves a right to implement changes having no impact on the opera-
tion of the appliance.
The plate is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efcient. After reading the instruction
manual, operating the cooker will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the plate was thoroughly checked with
regard to safety and functionality.
Before using the appliance, please read the instruction manual carefully.
By following these instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any problems in using the
appliance.
It is important to keep the instruction manual and store it in a safe place so that it can be
consulted at any time.
It is necessary to follow the instructions in the manual carefully in order to avoid possible
accidents.
DEAR USER,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic information .................................................................................................2
Safety instructions ...............................................................................................4
Saving energy.......................................................................................................6
Description of the appliance ...............................................................................7
Installation.............................................................................................................8
Operation.............................................................................................................12
Cleaning and routine maintenance...................................................................20
Emergency procedure........................................................................................22
Technical data.....................................................................................................24
Warranty ..............................................................................................................24

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● Before using the ceramic plate for the rst time read the Operating Manual carefully as
thus you can ensure safe operation and avoid damage to the plate.
●If the ceramic plate is operated near a radio, TV set or other emitting device, please
check whether the touch panel works correctly.
● The ceramic plate should be installed by a qualied electrician.
●Do not install the plate near refrigerating devices.
● The furniture the plate is tted in should be resistant to temperatures up to 100ºC. The
requirement applies to the veneers, edges, plastic surfaces, glues and varnishes.
● The plate can be used only after it has been tted into furniture, as only thus you will be
protected from accidental contact with live components.
● Electric appliances can be repaired only by qualied specialists. Unprofessional repairs
may compromise the safety of the appliance.
●The appliance is disconnected from the mains only when the mains plug is pulled out
from the socket or when the fuse has been switched off.
●Never allow children to remain unattended near the cooktop nor to play with the control
panel.
● Unless properly supervised by caretakers or upon thorough studies of the operating
manual, the appliance must not be operated by persons (including children) of limited
physical or psychical abilities, these of limited technical expertise, or unfamiliar with the
equipment.
●When switched on the hotplates quickly become hot. To avoid unnecessary power con-
sumption, switch them on only after putting a cooking pot.
●Residual temperature indicator built-in into the electronic system tells you whether the
hotplate is still switched on and whether it is still hot.
●Should there be a power failure, all the settings and indications will be cancelled. Please
be careful when the power supply is restored as hotplates which have been hot before
power failure will no longer be controlled by the indicator.
●If there is a mains socket located near the hotplate, please make sure that the supply
cord does not touch the hot places.
● Do not leave the plate unattended when cooking on fats and oils as they create re
hazard.
●Do not use plastic pots or containers made from aluminium foil as they melt in high
temperatures and may damage the ceramic plate.
●Sugar, citric acid, salt etc., both in liquid and solid state, as well as plastic should not get
into contact with a hot hotplate.
●If through carelessness, sugar or plastic gets on a hot hotplate, you may not switch off
the plate but scrape away sugar or plastic using a sharp scrapper. Protect hands from
burns.
● Use only at-bottom pots and saucepans on your ceramic plate, without sharp edges or
burrs as otherwise the plate may get permanently damaged.

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●The heating surface of the ceramic plate is resistant to thermal shock. It is neither hot
nor cold-sensitive.
●Avoid dropping objects on the plate. A point hit, for example a falling bottle with spices,
may in unfavourable circumstances lead to cracks and splits appearing on your ceramic
plate.
●Boiled over residuals of food may penetrate damaged places and get to the live compo-
nents of the ceramic plate
●Should cracks or splits appear on the surface of your ceramic plate immediately discon-
nect it from the mains. In order to do so, switch off the fuse or pull out the mains plug
from the socket. Call the Customer Service
●Please observe the maintenance and cleaning guidelines. Should you fail to proceed in
compliance with the provided guidelines, you will lose your warranty rights
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The appliance is protected
from damage during transpor-
tation by its packaging. After
unpacking please dispose
of the packing materials in a
manner creating no risk to the
environment.
All materials used for packing are harmless
to the natural environment, can be recycled
in 100% and have been identied with ap-
propriate symbol.
Caution! Packing materials (polyethylene
bags, pieces of polystyrene etc.) should be
kept away from children during unpacking.
UNPACKING
DISPOSING OF THE DEVICE
When disposing of the device,
do not bring it to regular munici-
pal waste containers. Instead,
bring it to electrical and elec-
tronic waste recycling and reuse
center. A relevant label has been
put on the device, its instructions
manual, or on the package.
The device has been manufactured of recy-
clable materials. By bringing old device to
recycling collection center, you show that you
care about nature.
Ask your local environmental care authority
for information on location of such facilities.
SAVING ENERGY
Everybody who properly
uses energy not only saves
money but also consciously
acts in aid of the natural
environment. So let’s save
electric energy by:
●Using proper cookware
Pots and pans with at and thick bottom
help to save up to one-third of electric
energy. Remember about the lid as
otherwise the consumption of energy
quadruples!
●Matching cookware to the size of the
hotplate
A cooking pot should neither be smaller
nor bigger than the used hotplate.
●Maintaining hotplates and pot bottoms
clean
Dirt obstructs the transfer of heat – heavily
burnt food residuals often can be cleaned
only with chemicals harmful to the envi-
ronment.
●Avoiding necessary “peeping into
pots”.
●Not using the plate near refrigerators
/ freezers
As the consumption of energy unneces-
sary rises.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Description of KMC* induction hob
Touch control sensor panel
Rear left cooking zone
Ø 145
Double ring rear right cooking zone
Ø 170 x 265
Triple ring front left cooking zone
Ø 210/175/120
Double ring front right cooking zone
Ø 180/120
1. On/off sensor
2. Cooking zone selector sensor,
3. Cooking zone displays,
4. Heat setting selection sensor eld
5. Double and triple cooking zone selector
sensor eld
6. Double and triple ring LED pilot light
7. Child lock sensor with LED pilot light,
8. Timer sensor,
9. Timer display,
10. LED pilot light indicating timer operation
for a given cooking zone,
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INSTALLATION
Making the worktop recess
• Worktop thickness should be 28 - 40 mm, while its width at least 600 mm. The worktop
must be at and level. Edge of the worktop near the wall must be sealed to prevent ingress
of water or other liquids.
• There should be sufcient spacing around the opening, in particular, at least 50 mm di-
stance to the wall and 60 mm distance to the front edge of worktop.
• The distance between the edge of the opening and the side wall of the furniture should
be at least 55 mm.
• Worktop must be made of materials, including veneer and adhesives, resistant to a tem-
perature of 100°C. Otherwise, veneer could come off or surface of the worktop become
deformed.
• Edge of the opening should be sealed with suitable materials to prevent ingress of water.
• Worktop opening must cut to dimensions as shown on gure 1.
• Ensure minimum clearance of 80 mm below the hob to allow proper air circulation and
prevent overheating.
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INSTALLATION
• Use four “A” brackets for 38 mm thick worktops. Fit the hob into worktop opening as shown
on figure2 and 3. To properly secure hob in 28 mm thick worktop, use four 15x15x50 mm
wooden blocks in addition to “A” brackets. Fit the hob into worktop opening as shown on
figure 4 and 5.
• Check if adhesive seal is properly applied to the hob’s flange. Loosely attach fixing brackets
to the bottom of the hob
• Remove dust from the worktop, insert hob into the opening and press in firmly,
• Position fixing brackets perpendicularly to the hob’s edge and tighten firmly.
1. worktop
2. screw
3. xing bracket
4. hob
5. seal
1. worktop
2. screw
3. xing bracket
4. hob
5. seal
6. wooden block
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Installing KMC* hob - bracket
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INSTALLATION
Fix the mains connection cable in a stay wire
Before connecting the plate to the electric system read information provided on the rating
plate and wiring diagram.
Note!
The installer is obliged to complete and leave with the user a “certicate of connecting the
plate to the mains” (attached to the warranty card).
Methods of connection other than those indicated on the diagram can damage the plate.
Connecting the plate to the electrical system
Note!
The plate can be connected to the mains only by a qualied certied installer. Wilful
adaptations or modications to the electric system are prohibited.
Guidelines for the installer
The plate is factory-set for three-phase alternating current power supply (400 V 3N~50 Hz).
It may be adapted for one-phase current power supply (230 V) by adequate bridging on the
connection strip, in accordance with the attached wiring diagram. The wiring diagram is also
provided in the bottom part of the lower cover. The connection strip can be accessed once
the lid on the bottom cover is removed. Please remember to match the mains connection
cable to the type of connection and the rated power of the plate.
Note!
Do not forget to connect the protective circuit to a clamp of the connection strip marked
with sign. The plate power supply system should be protected by appropriately
selected safety device or after the power supply protection, by appropriate safety
switch cutting off the power in case of emergency.

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INSTALLATION
400/230 V three phase connection with
a neutral lead, terminals 4-5 are brid-
ged, individual phases are connected
to terminals 1, 2, 3 respectively, neutral
lead to bridged terminals 4-5, and the
protective conductor to
400/230 V two phase connection with a
neutral lead, terminals 2-3 and 4-5 are
bridged, protective conductor to
230 V single phase connection with
a neutral lead, terminals 1-2-3 and
4-5 are bridged, protective conductor
to
WIRING DIAGRAM
Important! Heating elements operate at 230V
Important! For each connection the protective con-
ductor must be connected to the terminal marked
.
1
2
3
1N~ OWY
3X 4 mm2
OWY
4X 2,5 mm2
OWY
5X 1,5 mm2
Phase conductors - L1=R, L2=S, L3=T, N- neutral lead; - protective earth
Recom-
mended
connection
lead
2N~
3N~
OPERATION
Before using the appliance for the rst time
● Thoroughly clean your ceramic hob rst. The ceramic hob should be treated with the
same care as a glass surface.
●Switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window, as the appliance could emit
an unpleasant smell during rst use.
●Operate the appliance while observing all safety guidelines.

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OPERATION
Choice of cookware
There is specially tested cookware available for cooking and baking in cookers with ceramic
hob. Follow the instructions of their manufacturer.
Cookware with aluminium or copper base can leave stains, which very difcult to remove.
Particular caution is advised in the case of enamel-painted cookware, which could cause
irreparable damage when contents off accidentally. To achieve optimal energy use, the
optimal cooking times and to prevent seething food from getting burned on the hob, please
follow these guidelines.
Cookware base:
Cookware should have always a stable, at base. Base with sharp edges, burrs and the
charred remains of food may scratch the ceramic hob!
Cookware size:
Cookware diameter should correspond as closely as possible the diameter of the hob cooking
zone.
Cookware lid:
Lid prevents heat from escaping and thus reduces heating time and lowers energy consump-
tion.
The ceramic hob is equipped with electronic touch control sensor elds, which are
operated by touching the marked area with a nger.
Each time a sensor eld is touched, an acoustic signal can be heard.
When changing the heat setting, attention should be paid that only one sensor eld at a
time is touched. When two or more sensor elds are touched at the same time (except
when a cooking zone is switched off), the appliance ignores the control signals and
may trigger a fault indication if sensor elds are touched for a long time.

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OPERATION
Switching on the appliance
When the appliance is switched off then all the
cooking zones are disconnected and the indicators
are off. Touch the on/off sensor eld (1) to switch
on the appliance. „0” will appear on all cooking
zone displays (3) for 10 seconds. Select cooking
zone by touching cooking zone selector sensor
eld (2) and then slide your nger across the
setting setting selection sensor eld (4) to set the
desired heat setting (see Selecting the cooking
zone heat setting).
If none of the sensor elds is touched within 10 seconds, the appliance swit-
ches itself off.
If child lock function is activated, the appliance cannot be switched on (see
„Releasing the child lock”).
Switching on the cooking zones
Control Panel
When the cooking surface is connected to the
electricity mains, the pilot light should light up
briey above the child lock sensor eld (7), after
which the appliance can be switched on.
No objects should be placed on the sensor elds (this could cause an error).
Touch sensor elds should be always kept clean.
After switching on the appliance using the on/off
sensor eld (1) cooking zones can be operated
as follows:
1. Select the desired cooking zone using the cooking
zone selector sensor eld (2). (Sensor eld layout
reects the layout of individual cooking zones),
2. To select the desired heat setting, slide your nger
across the setting selection sensor eld (4).
3. To change the heat setting again as described in
point 1, select the desired cooking zone using the
cooking zone selector sensor eld (2), and then
slide your nger across the heat setting sensor
eld (4).
If none of the sensor elds is touched within 10 seconds, the cooking zone
switches off.
A cooking zone is active when a dot is displayed by the number „ ” on the
cooking zone display. This indicates a cooking zone is ready for the heat setting
to be set or changed.
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OPERATION
Using double and triple ring cooking zone
Double and triple ring cooking zone can
be activated by touching the (5) sensor
eld. Operation of the double and triple ring
cooking zone is indicated by red LED pilot
lights (6).
To deactivate the double and triple ring co-
oking zone touch the (5) sensor eld again.
Setting the heating power
In order to set the heat setting, rst select the
desired cooking zone using the cooking zone
selector sensor (2). When the cooking zone
display (3) shows „ ”, start setting the de-
sired heat setting by sliding your nger across
the setting selection sensor eld (4).
Double and triple ring cooking zone can be only activated when the main
cooking zone is operating.
Switching off selected cooking zone
Selected cooking zone may be switched off
in the following way:
1. Select the desired cooking zone using
the cooking zone selection sensor eld (2).
2. Slide your nger across the setting
selection sensor eld (4) to reduce the heat
setting to „0”.
The letter „H” appears on the indicator sym-
bolising residual heat.
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Cooking heat
setting Fast cooking time
(min)
-
1 1
2 3
3 4,8
4 6,5
5 8,5
6 2,5
7 3,5
8 4,5
9 -
Automatic warm-up function
If you do not start to select the heat setting within 10 seconds, then the letter
„A” vanishes and the automatic warm-up function is inactive.
If you do not wish the automatic warm-up function to operate, start selecting
the heat setting by touching the position (0).
Each cooking zone is equipped with an auto-
matic warm-up function. When this is activated,
then the given cooking zone is switched on at full
power for a time depending on the heat setting
selected, and is then switched back to the heat
setting originally set.
To activate the automatic warm-up function
touch position „9” of sensor eld (4) twice.
The heat setting „9” and the letter „A” will alter-
nate on the cooking zone display (3) for around
10 seconds.
To activate the automatic warm-up function for a
heat setting other than „9”, set the desired heat
setting by touching the sensor eld (4). The
desired heat setting and the letter „A” will alter-
nate on the display for as long as the automatic
warm-up function remains active.
If you start to select the heat setting within 10
seconds by touching the (-)(4) sensor eld, then
the automatic warm-up function is activated and
the letter „A” is displayed intermittently with the
cooking zone’s heat setting selected for as long
as the function is activated.
The cooking heat setting can be now changed at
any moment using the method described above
in the „Setting the heating power” section.
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OPERATION
The child lock function
The child lock function, which is activated by touching the child lock sensor eld (7), protects
the appliance from being unintentionally operated or switched on by children or pets.
Setting the child lock function when all cooking zones are switched off („0” is displayed on all
cooking zone displays) protects the cooking surface from inadvertent operation. The appliance
can be operated once the child lock function is released.
When the mains power is off, the child lock function is automatically deacti-
vated.
Setting the child lock
To set the child lock function touch the child
lock sensor eld (7) until the pilot light (7)
comes on.
An acoustic signal is heard briey when the
pilot light comes on.
Releasing the child lock
To release the child lock function touch the child lock sensor eld (7) until the pilot light (7)
goes out. An acoustic signal is heard briey when the pilot light goes out.
Setting and releasing the child lock is possible when the appliance is switched
on or cooking zone displays (3) indicate „0”.
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OPERATION
Limiting the operating time
In order to increase efciency, the cooking
surface is tted with a operating time limiter
for each of the cooking zones. The maximum
operating time is set according to the last heat
setting selected.
If you do not change the heat setting for a long
time (see table) then the associated cooking
zone is automatically switched off and the
residual heat indicator is activated. However,
you can switch on and operate individual co-
oking zones at any time in accordance with
the operating instructions.
Cooking heat
setting
Maximum opera-
ting time (hours)
10
1 10
2 6
3 5
4 5
5 4
6 1,5
7 1,5
8 1,5
9 1,5
During failure of power supply
„H” residual heat indicator is not
displayed. However, cooking zo-
nes may still be hot!
Residual heat indicator
Heat energy that remains accumulated in the cooking zone after cooking is called the resi-
dual heat. The appliance displays two different levels of residual heat. When a cooking zone
temperature is above 60°C and the cooking zone or the appliance is switched off, the relevant
cooking zone display will show the letter „H”. Residual heat indication is displayed as long as
the cooking zone temperature exceeds 60°C. When a cooking zone temperature is between
45°C and 60°C, the relevant cooking zone display will show the letter „h” indicating low residual
heat. When a cooking zone temperature is below 45°C the residual heat indication is turned
off. In the event of power outage when residual heat above 60°C is indicated, the residual
heat indicator will ash when power is resorted. Residual heat indicator continue to ash until
the maximum cooling time has elapsed or the cooking zone is selected and used.
When residual heat indicator is
on, do not touch the cooking
zone as there is a risk of burns
and do not place on it any
items sensitive to heat!

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OPERATION
If timer function is activated when no cooking zone is in operation, no LED pilot light comes on by the
timer display (9) and this function can be then used as a regular kitchen timer.
Kitchen Timer
Kitchen timer can be used to time various duties requiring precise timing such as boiling eggs, or to time
other activities that are not directly associated with the appliance operation. Timer can be set from 0 to
99 minutes.
To set kitchen timer:
• touch timer sensor eld (8) once,
• then set the time (eg 5 minutes) by sliding your nger across the setting selection sensor eld
(4).
When the set time has elapsed, a brief acoustic signal is sounded repeate-
dly.
When the set time has elapsed, a brief acoustic signal is sounded repeatedly. The
relevant cooking zone display (3) will show „0” indicating the zone is switched off
and timer display (9) will show „00”.
To change the heat setting of a cooking zone with an activated timer, select the desired
cooking zone using the cooking zone selector sensor eld (2), and then set the desired heat
setting by sliding your nger across the heat setting selection sensor eld (4).
Timer
If the appliance is equipped with a timer, it
can be used to set the operating time of any
cooking zone.
Select the desired cooking zone using the
cooking zone selector sensor eld (2) and then
touch the timer sensor led (8) as many times
as necessary until a pilot light (10) comes on
indicating the desired cooking zone (2).
Then, while the pilot light (10) is ashing, slide
your nger across the setting selection sensor
eld (4) to set the desired operating time for the
selected cooking zone.
Timer will only start counting down when timer
display (9) shows a value higher than zero.
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OPERATION
Switching off the appliance
The cooking surface operates when at least
one cooking zone is on. Pressing the on/off
sensor eld (1) switches off the appliance,
and the letter „H” for residual heat appears
on the cooking zone display (3).
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Keeping food warm
Keep warm function allows for keeping food warm on a cooking zone. The selected cooking zone
operates at a low heat setting. Cooking zone’s heat setting is automatically adjusted so that food
temperature is kept at a constant temperature of 65°C. Thanks to this, ready to serve, warm food
retains its taste and does not stick to the pot’s bottom. This function can be also used to melt
butter or chocolate.
Keep warm setting is an additional heat setting available between „0” and „1” and is indicated
on the display as „ ”.
The keep warm function „ ” is activated when heat setting is lowered below
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Daily cleaning and proper maintenance
have crucial impact on the durability of your
ceramic plate.
Cleaning the plate after every use
•Wipe off slight, not-burnt patches of
dirt using damp cloth without cleaning
agent. Washing liquid can cause blue
discoloration to appear on the plate. The
stubborn stains often cannot be remo-
ved after rst cleaning, even if special
cleaning agents are used.
•Remove larger patches of dirt, stron-
gly sticking to the plate using sharp
scrapper and wipe off the surface with
a damp cloth.
CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning scrapper
Clean the ceramic plate observing
the same rules as for glass. Never
use abrasive or aggressive clean-
ing agents, scrubbing powders or
scratching sponges.
Removal of stains
•Light pearly stains (aluminium residu-
es) can be removed from cooled plate
using special cleaning agents. Calca-
reous residues (i.e. boiled over water)
can be removed with vinegar or special
cleaning agents.
•Do not switch off the hotplate when remo-
ving sugar, sugar-containing food, plastic
or aluminium foil! Immediately scrape off
the residuals (when still hot) from the
hotplate using a sharp scrapper. When
the dirt is removed you can switch off
the plate and clean it again after cooling
down using special cleaning agents.
Special cleaning agents can be bought in
supermarkets, special electromechanical
shops, drugstores and shops with kitchen
appliances. Sharp scrappers can be bought
in DIY shops, shops with building tools and
painting accessories.