Amica KMI series User manual

IOAA-686 / 8050798
(07.2015/1)
KMI*
PG*
(EN) INSTRUCTION MANUAL..........................................2
(NL) GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING...............................29

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DEAR CUSTOMER,
Your hob combines exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read
the instructions, operating your hob will not be a problem.
Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this hob were ca-
refully tested.
We ask you to read the User Manual carefully before switching on the appliance. Following
the directions in this manual will protect you from any misuse.
Keep this User Manual and store it near at hand.
The instructions should be followed carefully to avoid any unfortunate accidents.
Important!
The appliance may only be operated when you have read and understood this manual
thoroughly.
The appliance is designed solely for cooking. Any other use (eg heating a room) is
incompatible with the appliance’s intended purpose and can pose a risk to the user.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the
operation of the appliance.
EN
Certicate of compliance CE
The Manufacturer hereby declares that this product complies with the general requirements pursuant to the
following European Directives:
lThe Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
lElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC,
l ErP Directive 2009/125/EC,
and therefore the product has been marked with the symbol and the Declaration of Conformity has been
issued to the manufacturer and is available to the competent authorities regulating the market.

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CONTENTS
Basic Information..................................................................................................2
Safety instructions.....................................................................................................4
Description of the appliance.......................................................................................8
Installation.............................................................................................................9
Operation...............................................................................................................13
Cleaning and maintenance.......................................................................................24
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................26
Specication............................................................................................................28

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Notice. The device and its accessible components become hot when
the device is in use. Take special care not to come in contact with
heating elements. Children under age of 8 should stay away from the
device unless they are under constant supervision
Notice. Unsupervised cooking of fat or oil on the hob may be dange-
rous and lead to re hazard.
NEVER try to extinguish re with water. Instead switch off the device
and then smother the ame with, e.g., a lid or re blanket.
Notice. Fire hazard: do not keep things on the cooking surface.
Notice. Metal items, such as knifes, forks, spoons, lids and tinfoil
should not be kept on the hob as they can become hot.
Notice. If the surface is cracked, please cut off power supply to avoid
the risk of electric shock.
This device may only be used by children over age of 8, persons
with physical, sensory or mental disabilities,¬ and persons without
necessary experience and knowledge only under supervision or when
they follow the user’s manual given to them by persons responsible
for their safety. Please make sure that children do not play with the
device. Cleaning and operating the device should not be performed
by unsupervised children.
You should not use steam cleaning devices to clean the hob.
Notice. When you have nished using the device, switch off the hob
with the controller. Do not rely on the indications of the object detec-
tor.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
● Before using the induction hob for the rst time, carefully read its user manual. This will
ensure user safety and prevent damage to the appliance.
● If the induction hob is operated in immediate vicinity to the radio, television set or other
radio-frequency-emitting device, make sure that the hob’s touch sensor controls operate
correctly.
● The hob must be connected by a qualied installer.
●Do not install the appliance near a refrigerator.
● Furniture, where the hob is installed must be resistant to temperatures up to 100°C. This
applies to veneers, edges, surfaces made of plastics, adhesives and paints.
● The appliance may only be used once tted in kitchen furniture. This will protect the user
against accidental touching the live part.
●Repairs to electrical appliances may only be conducted by specialists. Improper repairs can
be dangerous to the user.
●The appliance is not connected to mains when it is unplugged or the main circuit breaker is
switched off.
●Plug of the power cord should be accessible after appliance has been installed.
●Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.
● This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental
or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance,
unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them
by persons responsible for their safety.
●Persons with implanted devices, which support vital functions (eg, pacemaker, in-
sulin pump, or hearing aids) must ensure that these devices are not affected by the
induction hob (the frequency of the induction hob is 20-50 kHz).
●Once power is disconnected all settings and indications are erased. When electric power is
restored caution is advisable. If the cooking zones are hot, „H” residual heat indicator will
be displayed. Also child lock key will be displayed, as when the appliance is connected for
the rst time.
●Built-in residual heat indicator can be used to determine if the appliance is on and if it is still
hot.
● If the mains socket is near the cooking zone, make sure the cord does not touch any hot
areas.
● When cooking using oil and fat do not leave the appliance unattended, as there is a re
hazard.
●Do not use plastic containers and aluminium foil. They melt at high temperatures and may
damage the cooking surface.
● Solid or liquid sugar, citric acid, salt or plastic must not be allowed to spill on the hot cooking
zone.
● If sugar or plastic accidentally fall on the hot cooking zone, do not turn off the hob and scrape
the sugar or plastic off with a sharp scraper. Protect hands from burns and injuries.

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● When cooking on induction hob only use pots and pans with a at base having no sharp
edges or burrs as these can permanently scratch the cooking surface.
● Induction hob cooking surface is resistant to thermal shock. It is not sensitive to cold nor
hot.
● Avoid dropping objects on the cooking surface. In some circumstances, point impacts such
as dropping a bottle of spices, may lead to cracks and chipping of the cooking surface.
● If any damage occurs, seething food can get into the live parts of the induction hob through
damaged areas.
● If the cooking surface is cracked, switch off power to avoid the risk of electric shock.
● Do not use the cooking surface as a cutting board or work table.
● Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids and aluminium foil on the
cooking surface as they could become hot.
● Do not install the hob over a heater without a fan, over a dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer
or washing machine.
● If the hob has been built in the kitchen worktop, metal objects located in a cabinet below
can be heated to high temperatures through the air owing from the hob ventilation system.
As a result it is recommended to use a partition (see Figure 2).
● Please follow the instructions for care and cleaning of induction hob. In the event of misuse
or mishandling warranty may be void.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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The appliance was protected
from damage at the time of
transport. After unpacking,
please dispose of all ele-
ments of packaging in a way
that will not cause damage
to the environment. All materials used for
packaging the appliance are environmentally
friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are
marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Keep the packaging material
(bags, Styrofoam pieces, etc.) out of reach
of children during unpacking.
UNPACKING
DISPOSAL
This marking means that the
appliance must not be dispo-
sed of together with other ho-
usehold waste after it has been
used. The user is obliged to
hand it over to waste collection
centre collecting used electri-
cal and electronic goods. The
collectors, including local collection points,
shops and local authority departments pro-
vide recycling schemes. Proper handling of
used electrical and electronic goods helps
avoid environmental and health hazards
resulting from the presence of dangerous
components and the inappropriate storage
and processing of such goods.
In accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC and Polish legislation regarding
used electrical and electronic goods, this
appliance is marked with the symbol of the
crossed-out waste container.
HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY
Using the electricity in a re-
sponsible manner not only
saves money, but also helps
protect the environment. So
let’s save electricity! This is
how it’s done:
●Use the correct cookware.
Cookware with at and a thick base can save
up to 1/3 of electricity. Please remember to
cover cookware with the lid, otherwise electri-
city consumption increased four times!
●Always keep the cooking zones and
cookware bases clean.
Dirt prevents proper heat transfer. Often
burnt stains can be removed only with agents
harmful to the environment.
●Avoiding unnecessary lifting the lid to
peek into the pot.
●Do not install the hob in the immediate
vicinity of refrigerator / freezer.
The electricity consumption is then unneces-
sarily increased.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Description of KMI* hob
Control Panel
1. On/off sensor eld
2. Higher heat setting selector
3. Cooking zone indicator
4. Lower heat setting selector
5. Cooking zone selector sensor
6. Timer display
Front left booster cooking zone
(rear) Ø 220 mm
Front right cooking zone
(left) Ø 180 mm
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2
3
3
4
5
5
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INSTALLATION
Making the worktop recess
l 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.
l 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.
lThe distance between the edge of the opening and the side wall of the furniture should
be minimum 55 mm.
l 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.
lEdge of the opening should be sealed with suitable materials to prevent ingress of wa-
ter.
l Worktop opening must cut to dimensions as shown on gure 1.
lEnsure minimum clearance of 25 mm below the hob to allow proper air circulation and
prevent overheating. See Figure 2.
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min
60
min
50
285+2
490+2

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Do not install the hob above the oven without ventilation.
Fig.2
Installing hob in kitchen cabinet
worktop.
Installing hob in kitchen worktop
above oven with ventilation.
INSTALLATION
5 10mm÷
5 10mm÷
500x10mm
25mm
30mm
500x20mm

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INSTALLATION
Installation of self-adhesive foam gasket
Do not install the appliance without the foam gasket.
The gasket must be applied on the appliance as follows:
Before tting the appliance in the kitchen worktop, apply self-adhesive foam gasket
provided underneath the rim.
- before applying, remove the protective lm from the self-adhesive foam gasket
- apply the self-adhesive foam gasket underneath the appliance rim
(Figure)
• Use four “A” brackets for 38 mm thick worktops. Fit the hob into worktop opening as shown
on gure 3 and 4. 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
gure 5 and 6.
• Check if adhesive seal is properly applied to the hob’s ange. Loosely attach xing brackets
to the bottom of the hob
• Remove dust from the worktop, insert hob into the opening and press in rmly,
• Position xing brackets perpendicularly to the hob’s edge and tighten rmly.
Installing KMI* hob - bracket

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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
3
4
5
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INSTALLATION
54
321
54
321
15
15
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● The hob has a fixed-mounted cable with a neutral contact and may only be connected to
a 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket with grounding pin. Socket power circuit should be protected with
a 16 A fuse.
150
285
490
min
60
min
50
100
150
100
50
125
285
490
min
60
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OPERATION
Induction cooking zone operation principle
Electric oscillator powers a coil placed inside the appliance.
This coil produces a magnetic eld, which induces eddy cur-
rents in the pot, when it is placed on the hob.
These currents make the pot real transmitters of heat, while
the hob glass surface remains cool.
Before using the appliance for the rst time
● thoroughly clean your induction hob rst. The induction 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.
This requires the use of pots whose base is ferromagnetic, in other words susceptible to
magnetic elds.
Overall, induction technology is characterized by two advantages:
● the heat is only emitted by the pot and its use is maximised,
● there is no thermal inertia, since the cooking starts immediately when the pot is placed on
the hob and ends once it is removed.
The protective device:
If the hob has been installed correctly and is used properly, any protective devices are rarely
required.
Fan: protects and cools controls and power components. It can operate at two different speeds
and is activated automatically. Fan runs until the electronic system has sufciently cooled
down regardless of the appliance or the cooking zones being turned on or off.
Temperature sensor: Temperature of electronic circuits is continuously monitored by a
temperature sensor. If temperature is raised beyond a safe level, this protection system will
reduce cooking zone heat setting or shut down the cooking zones adjacent to the overheated
electronic circuits.
Pan detection: allows the hob to detect pans placed on a cooking zone. Small objects placed
on the cooking zone (eg, spoon, knife, ring ...) will not be recognised as pans and the hob
will not operate.

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If a pan is not placed on a cooking zone or the pan is unsuitable, the symbol is
displayed. The cooking zone will not operate. If a pan is not detected within 10 minutes,
the cooking zone will be switched off.
Switch off the cooking zone using the touch control sensor eld rather than by remo-
ving the pan.
Pan detector
Pan detector is installed in induction hobs. Pan detector starts heating automatically when
a pan is detected on a cooking zone and stops heating when it is removed. This helps save
electricity.
● When an suitable pan is placed on a cooking zone, the display shows the heat setting.
● Induction requires the use of suitable cookware with ferromagnetic base (see Table on page
15).
Pan detector does not operate as the on/off sensor.
When switching the appliance on or off or 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 timer and child lock), the appliance igno-
res the control signals and may trigger a fault indication if sensor elds are touched
for a long time.
When you nish cooking switch off the cooking zone using touch control sensor elds
and do not rely solely on the pan detector.
The induction 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.
OPERATION

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The high-quality cookware is an essential condition for efcient induction cooking.
OPERATION
● Always use high-quality cookware with a perfectly at base: this will prevent local overhe-
ating, where food could stick while cooking. Pots and pans with thick steel walls provide
superior heat distribution.
● Make sure that cookware base is dry: when lling a pot or when using a pot taken out of
the refrigerator make sure its base is completely dry before placing it on the cooking zone.
This is to avoid soiling the surface of the hob.
● Lid prevents heat from escaping and thus reduces heating time and lowers energy con-
sumption.
Selecting cookware for induction cooking
Induction cooking zone The base diameter of induction cookware
Diameter (mm) Minimum (mm) Optimall (mm)
220 140 220
180 90 180
When using cookware smaller than the minimum diameter induction hob may
not work.
Energy is transferred best when cookware size corresponds to the size of the cooking zone.
The smallest and largest possible diameters are indicated in the following table and depend
on the quality of the cookware used.
Cookware base has to be at for optimal temperature control by the induction
module.
The concave base or deep embossed logo of the manufacturer interfere with
the temperature induction control module and can cause overheating of the
pot or pan.
Do not use damaged cookware such as cookware with deformed base due to
excessive heat.

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OPERATION
Selecting cookware for the induction cooking zone
Marking of kitchen
cookware Check for marking indicating that the cookware is suitable for induction
cooking.
Use magnetic cookware (enamelled steel, ferrite sta-
inless steel, cast iron). The easiest way to determine
if your cookware is suitable is to perform the „magnet
test”. Find a generic magnet and check if it sticks to
the base of the cookware.
Stainless Steel Cookware is not detected
With the exception of the ferromagnetic steel cookwa-
re
Aluminium Cookware is not detected
Cast iron High efciency
Caution: cookware can scratch the hob surface
Enamelled steel High efciency
Cookware with a at, thick and smooth base is re-
commended
Glass Cookware is not detected
Porcelain Cookware is not detected
Cookware with copper
base
Cookware is not detected

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OPERATION
Control Panel
● Immediately after the appliance is connected to electrical mains, all displays will light up
briey. Your induction hob is then ready for use.
● The induction hob is equipped with electronic touch control sensor elds, which are
operated by touching with a nger for at least 1 second.
● Touching of a sensor eld is accompanied by an acoustic signal to acknowledge.
No objects should be placed on the sensor elds (this could cause an error).
Touch sensor elds should be always kept clean.
Selecting the cooking zone heat setting
When the cooking zone display (3) shows bright “0”, start setting the desired heat setting
using the „+” (2) or „-” (4) sensor eld.
Switching on the cooking zones
Once the appliance is switched on using the on/off sensor eld (1), select a cooking zone (5)
within the next 20 seconds.
1. When a cooking zone selection sensor eld (5) is touched, „0” on the corresponding heat
setting indicator display will become bright.
2. Set the desired heat setting using the „+” (2) or „-” (4) sensor elds.
Switching on the appliance
To switch on the appliance touch and hold the on/off sensor eld (1) for at least 1 second. All
displays (3) will show the number „0”.
If none of the sensor elds is touched within 20 seconds, the appliance switches
itself off.
If none of the sensor elds is touched within 20 seconds of switching on the
appliance, the cooking zone switches off.
A cooking zone is active when its display shows a digit or a letter. This indicates the
cooking zone is ready for the heat setting to be set or changed.

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OPERATION
Switching off the appliance
● The hob operates when at least one cooking zone is on.
● To switch off the appliance touch the on/off sensor (1).
If the cooking zone is still hot, the relevant display (3) will show the letter „H” to indicate
residual heat.
Switching off cooking zones
● A given cooking zone must be active. Heat setting display is bright.
● To switch off a cooking zone touch the on/off sensor eld or touch the lower heat setting
sensor eld „-” (4) to reduce the heat setting to „0”.
Booster function „P”
The Booster Function increases the nominal power of the ø 220 mm cooking zone from
2300W to 3000W.
In order to activate the Booster function, select the cooking zone, set the heat setting to „9”
and then touch the „+” (2) sensor eld again. The letter „P” will be shown on the display.
To deactivate the Booster function, touch the „-” (4) sensor eld to reduce the heat setting or
lift the cookware from the cooking zone.
For 220 mm cooking zone, operation of the Booster function is limited to 5 mi-
nutes. Once the Booster function is automatically deactivated, the cooking zone
continues to operate at its nominal power.
The Booster function can be reactivated, provided the appliance electronic
circuits and induction coils are not overheated. When the pot is lifted from the
cooking zone when the Booster function is in operation, it remains active and
the countdown continues.
When the appliance electronic circuits or induction coils overheat when the Bo-
oster function is in operation, it is automatically deactivated. The cooking zone
continues to operate at its nominal power.

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OPERATION
If activating Booster function causes the overall power limit of a pair to be
exceeded, the heat setting of the other cooking zone in a pair will be automa-
tically reduced.
Booster function control
Two cooking zones arranged vertically form a pair.
Setting the child lock function
The Child Lock function protects the appliance from inadvertent operation by children. The
appliance can be operated once the child lock function has been released.
The child lock function
The child lock function can only be set when the appliance is switched on and none of the
cooking zones or timer is in operation (all displays show „0” and dots are a ashing).
To set the child lock function switch the appliance on using the on/off sensor eld (1), simulta-
neously touch the front right cooking zone selection sensor eld (5) and sensor eld (4) and
once again touch the front right cooking zone selection sensor eld (5). All displays will show
the letter „L” (Locked), which indicates that the Child Lock function has been set. If cooking
zones are still hot, the display will alternate between showing the letters „L” and „H”.
The Child Lock function must be set within 10 seconds and no sensor elds
other than those described above must be touched. Otherwise the Child Lock
function will not be set.
Releasing the child lock function to cook only
Switch the appliance on using the on/off sensor eld (1); all displays will show the letter „L”
(Locked). To release the Child Lock function simultaneously touch the front right cooking zone
selection sensor eld (5) and sensor eld (4). The letters „L” shown on the cooking zone displays
will be replaced with „0.” and a ashing dot. Cooking zones can now be operated. (For details
please see section „Selecting the cooking zone heat setting”).
The Child Lock function remains set until it is released even after the appliance
has been switched off and then switched on again. Disconnecting the appliance
from electrical mains does not release the child lock.

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The residual heat indicator
Once a cooking zone is switched off, „H” is displayed on the relevant cooking zone’s display
to warn that the „cooking zone is still hot!”.
Do not touch the cooking zone at this time owing to the risk of burns from resi-
dual heat, and do not place any object on it which is sensitive to heat!
When the residual heat indicator goes out, cooking zone can be touched, however keep in
mind that it may still be warmer than ambient temperature.
When there is no power, the residual heat indicator does not light up.
OPERATION
Releasing the child lock function
Switch the appliance on using the on/off sensor eld (1); all displays will show the letter „L”
(Locked). To release the Child Lock function simultaneously touch the front right cooking zone
selection sensor eld (5) and sensor eld (4) and once again touch the front right cooking zone
selection sensor eld (3). The appliance will switch itself off (all displays are out).
The Child Lock function must be released within 10 seconds and no sensors elds
other than those described above must be touched. Otherwise the Child Lock
function will not be released.
If the Child Lock function has been released successfully, „0” and a ashing dot
will be shown on all displays once the appliance is switched on using the on/off
sensor eld (1). If cooking zones are still hot, the display will alternate between
showing „0” and the letter „H”.