AREBOS AR-HE-IK2 User manual

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Induction hob 2 hot plates
AR-HE-IK2
Please follow all security measures in this user´s manual to ensure a secure use.
Thank you for trusting in AREBOS.

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List of contents
1. Safety instructions..........................................3
1.1 Introduction.................................................................... 3
1.2 Explanation of the symbols ............................................ 3
1.3 General safety instructions............................................. 4
2. Installing the device........................................5
3. Commissioning the device ..............................6
4. Technical data ................................................8
5. Before use ......................................................8
6. Control panel layout .......................................8
6.1 Switching the hob On/Off............................................... 9
6.2 Switching on and adjusting cooking zones ..................... 9
6.3 Specifically function........................................................ 9
6.4 Deactivation of cooking zones........................................ 9
6.5 Child lock ........................................................................ 9
6.6 Timer .............................................................................. 9
6.7 Auto switch off ............................................................. 10
6.8 Energy saving................................................................ 10
7. Temperature level table ...............................10
8. Cleaning .......................................................11
9. Troubleshooting ...........................................11
10. Noises made by the hob............................12
11. Environmentally friendly disposal .............13
11.1 Disposal and packaging .............................................. 13
11.2 Disposal of old equipment.......................................... 13
12. Disassembly..............................................13
EU Declaration of Conformity ...........................14

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Thank you for buying our product. Please read the operating instructions carefully before using the
product for the first time. If you hand over the product to third parties, these operating
instructions must also be handed over. Keep the instruction manual for future reference.
The drawings in this manual may not match the physical objects. Please refer to the physical
objects.
1.Safety instructions
1.1 Introduction
•- Thank you for purchasing this induction hob. This instruction manual is intended to
familiarise you with the installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. To install the
appliance safely and correctly, please read the instruction manual before you start.
•Check the appliance for transport damage. Immediately report any damage to the carrier
with which the induction hob was delivered.
1.2 Explanation of the symbols
On the basis of a CE marking it can be recognized that a product complies with
the legal provisions of the European legal standards and can therefore be traded
within the European Community.
This product must not be disposed of with household waste!
This product has been tested and certified by SGS Helsinki.
The "GS" symbol stands for tested safety. Products with
marked with this symbol correspond to the requirements of the German
Product Safety Act (ProdSG).
Warning! Read the safety instructions carefully. The
Failure to observe the safety precautions may result in serious injury or damage.
Keep the operating instructions in a safe place.
Attention! Make sure that the product is earthed!
Warning! Hot surface

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1.3 General safety instructions
•Your safety is most important to us. Therefore, please ensure that you read the instruction
manual before installing and using the induction hob. If you are unsure about any
information in this manual, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
•CAUTION: Read all safety and usage instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions
and directions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety and
usage instructions for future reference. DO NOT use the induction hob if you have not yet
read the operating instructions.
•Make sure you have read the instruction manual thoroughly and understand the contents
before starting the installation.
•The instructions are in the interest of your safety.
•This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety messages to be read and
always observed.
•All messages relevant to safety specify the potential risk to which they refer and indicate how
to reduce the risk of injury, damage and electric shocks due to incorrect use of the appliance.
Make sure to comply with the following.
•The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any
installation operation.
•Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a specialized technician, in compliance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and the local safety regulations in force. Do not repair
or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
•The appliance must be earthed.
•The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, fitted in the cabinet, to
the power supply.
•For installation to comply with the current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with
minimum contact gap of 3mm is required.
•Do not use multi-sockets or extension cords.
•Do not pull the appliance’s power cable.
•The electrical parts must not be accessible to the user after installation.
•The appliance is designed solely for domestic use for cooking food. No other use is permitted
(e.g. heating rooms). The Manufacturer declines any liability for inappropriate use or
incorrect setting of the controls.
•Warning! The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken
to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years old shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
•The accessible parts can become very hot during use. Children must be kept away from the
appliance and watched over to ensure they do not play with it.
•Do not touch the appliance heating elements during and after use. Do not allow the
appliance to come into contact with clothes or other flammable materials until all the
components have cooled sufficiently.
•Do not place flammable materials on or near the appliance.
•Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily. Pay attention when cooking food products rich in
fat and oil.
Warning of electrical voltage!

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•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 use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
•An air switch or circuit breaker (not supplied) should be installed in the compartment under
the appliance.
•If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.
•The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
•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.
•Warning! Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
•Do not use steam cleaners.
•Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob
surface since they can get hot.
•After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
•Caution! Surface remains hot after use! Do not touch the top plate right after removing the
pot or the pan, as the top plate will still be very hot.
2.Installing the device
•After unpacking the product, check for any damage during transport. In case of problems,
contact the customer service.
•For built-in dimensions and installation instruction, see in below figures:

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•The distance between the underside of the appliance and the separator panel must respect
the dimensions given in the figure (min. 50 mm).
•In order to ensure the correct operation of the product, do not obstruct the minimum
required clearance (min. 20 mm) on the worktop for air flow out.
•If an undertop oven is installed, make sure the oven is equipped with a cooling system.
•Do not install the hob above a dishwasher or washing-machine, so that the electronic circuits
do not come into contact with steam or moisture which could damage them.
3.Commissioning the device
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel who know the current safety and
installation regulations.
•The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to
property resulting from failure to observe the regulations provided in this chapter.
•The power cable must be long enough to allow the hob to be removed from the worktop.
•Make sure the voltage specified on the rating label located on the bottom of the appliance is
the same.
•Attention! To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, do not use:
-Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat.
-Metal pots with enameled bottom.

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4.Technical data
Model
AR-HE-IK2
Product dimensions
20.1 x 11.6 x 3.3 in (51.0 x 29.5 x 8.5 cm)
Built-in dimensions
22.4 x 13.8 x 2.4 in (57.0 x 35.0 x 6.0 cm)
Voltage
220-240 V
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Max. Power
3400 W
5.Before use
•Important: The cooking zones will not switch on if pots are not the right size. Only use pots
bearing the symbol “INDUCTION”(figure below) or enameled pots.
•Place the pot on the required cooking zone before switching the hob on.
Existing pots and pans
•Use a magnet to check that the bottom of the cookware is suitable for the induction hob.
•Make sure that the cookware has a flat underside, otherwise they will scratch the hob.
•The diameter of the bottom of the cookware should be at least 10 cm.
(If the bases of the cookware are not magnetically detectable, they are not suitable)
6.Control panel layout

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6.1 Switching the hob On/Off
•To switch the hob on, press the button and the cooking zone display light up. To switch
off, press the same button until the display switches off. All the cooking zones are
deactivated.
•If the hob has been in use, the residual heat indicator “H” remains lit until the cooking zones
have cooled down.
•If within 120 seconds of switching on, no heating zone is selected, the hob switches off
automatically.
6.2 Switching on and adjusting cooking zones
•Once the hob is switched on and the pan is positioned on the chosen cooking zone, select the
zone using the corresponding button: the display shows level 0.
•Each cooking zone has various power levels, adjustable with the
buttons, going from “1”: min. level, to “15/P”:
max. level.
6.3 Specifically function
•The hob is equipped with intermediate levels. Select the desired cooking zone and press the
same number twice (e.g. 5). The corresponding intermediate stage is shown with a dot on
the display (5). If you press button 5 again, the cooking zone will return to the previous level
(5). The point symbolizes ½ steps.
6.4 Deactivation of cooking zones
•Select the cooking zone you wish to switch off. Press the corresponding button.
•Press the button “” to set the level to “0”. The cooking zone switches off and the residual
heat indicator “H” lights up.
6.5 Child lock
•This function locks the controls to prevent accidental switching on of the hob. To activate the
child lock function, switch on the hob and hold the button for three seconds; the timer
shows Lo. Then the control panel is locked.
•To deactivate the control panel lock, repeat the activation procedure. The Lo goes off and the
hob is active again.
6.6 Timer
•The timer can be used to set cooking time for a maximum of 99 minutes for all cooking
zones.
•Select the cooking zone to be used with the timer, press the button with the clock symbol
then set the desired cooking time using the / buttons of the timer function.
After a few seconds, the timer begins the countdown. Once the set time has elapsed, an
acoustic signal sounds and the hob switches off automatically.
•To deactivate the timer, press the button to set the display showing “00” or hold the
button with the clock symbol for at least 4 seconds.
•Attention! Please do not place hot pots or pans on the keypad! This could cause damage.

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6.7 Auto switch off
•The hob will automatically switch off when you did not set cooking time, forgot to switch off
the hob and did not operate the hob at all. The relationship between the power level and
default switch off time is shown in below figure.
Power level
Time
1-5
8 hours
5-11
4 hours
11-15/P
2 hours
(depending on the power level you chose)
Residual heat indicator
•The hob is fitted with a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. These indicators alert
the user when cooking zones are still hot.
•If the display shows , the cooking zone is still hot. If the residual heat indicator of a given
cooking zone is lit, that zone can be used, for example, to keep a dish warm or to melt butter.
When the cooking zone cools down, the display goes off.
Incorrect or missing pot indicator –Error code "E0"
•If you are using a pot that is not suitable, not correctly positioned or not of the correct
dimensions for your induction hob, the symbol "E0" will appear in the display. If no pot is
detected within 180 seconds, the hob switches off.
6.8 Energy saving
•For optimum results, it is advisable to:
-Use pots and pans with bottom width equal to that of the cooking zone.
-Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
-When possible, keep pot lids on during cooking.
-Use a pressure cooker to save even more energy and time.
-Place the pot in the middle of the cooking zone marked on the hob.
7.Temperature level table
Temperature level
Type of cooking
Level use
Max level
15/P
Frying / boiling
Ideal for browning, starting to cook, frying deep frozen
products, fast boiling
High level
12-15
Browning /
sautéing / boiling
/ grilling
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a lively boil, cooking and
grilling
10-12
Browning /
cooking / stewing
/ sautéing /
grilling
Ideal for sautéing, maintaining a light boil, cooking and
grilling, preheating accessories
8-10
Cooking / stewing
/ sautéing /
grilling
Ideal for stewing, maintaining a gentle boil, cooking
(for a long period of time). Creaming pasta