Asko HCL614G User manual

Instructions for use
Ceramic hob
HCL614G / BR6BBS0
HCL634G / BR6BAS0

EN Instructions for use EN 3 - EN 19
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CONTENTS
Your hob
Introduction 4
Description 5
Control panel 6
Safety
First use 7
Cooking-time limiter 7
Use
Using the slide control and touch keys 8
Pans 8
Power levels 9
Automatic heat up 9
Pause function 10
Indications in the display 10
Cooking power levels 11
Operation
Switching on and power setting 12
Changing the cooking zone power setting 13
Switching off 13
How to link Bridge cooking zones 14
Using the (child) lock function 14
Pause mode 15
Cooking-timer/alarm 15
Switch on the Automatic heat-up function 16
Recall function 16
Maintenance
Cleaning 17
Troubleshooting
General 18
Troubleshooting table 18
Environmental aspects
Disposal of packaging and appliance 19

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Introduction
This hob has been designed for the real lover of cooking. The hob is equipped with ‘Cooklight’
elements. These are very rapid-heating, radiant elements with a high efficiency, which is
very favourable for heating-up times. What’s more, these elements also have very good heat
distribution. The ample space between the cooking zones makes cooking comfortable.
Cooking on a ceramic hob is different from cooking on a traditional appliance. Ceramic cooking
makes use of heat radiation through the glass top.
For optimum safety the ceramic hob is equipped with a child lock, a cooking time limiter and a
residual heat indicator, which shows which cooking zones are still hot.
This manual describes how you can make the best possible use of the ceramic hob. In addition to
information about operation, you will also find background information that can assist you in using
this product.
Read the manual thorougly before using the appliance, and store these instructions in a safe place
for future reference.
The manual also serves as reference material for service technicians. Please, therefore, stick the
appliance identification card in the space provided, at the back of the manual. The appliance
identification card contains all the information that the service technician will need in order to
respond appropriately to your needs and questions.
Enjoy your cooking!
YOUR HOB

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Description
1. Cooking zone ø 210 mm / 2.1 kW (3.0 kW Boost)
2. Cooking zone ø 145 mm / 1.2 kW
3. Expandable cooking zone ø 180-120 mm / 1.7 kW
4. Bridge cooking zone ø 180 mm / 1.8 kW
5. Control panel
YOUR HOB
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YOUR CERAMIC HOB
Control panel
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1. On/Off key
2. Slide control (9 Cooking levels)
3. Cooking power level indicator
4. Boost level key + expandable cooking zone key
5. Pause key
6. Cooking zone front left key (cooking power level display)
7. Cooking zone rear left key (cooking power level display)
8. Timer indicator zone front left
9. Timer indicator zone rear left
10. Timer display
11. Timer indicator zone rear right
12. Timer indicator zone front right
13. Cooking zone rear right key (cooking power level display)
14. Cooking zone front right key (cooking power level display)

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Read the separate safety instructions before use.
First use
When connecting the hob to the power supply, the hob performs a self-check.
All indicator lights and LEDs come on briefly.
Cooking-time limiter
The cooking-time limiter is a safety function of your ceramic hob. It will operate
if you forget to stop your hob. Depending on the cooking power level you have
chosen, the cooking time will be limited as follows:
Cooking level The cooking zone switches off automatically after:
u 2 hours
1 6 hours
2 6 hours
3 5 hours
4 5 hours
5 4 hours
6 1.5 hours
7 1.5 hours
8 1.5 hours
9 1.5 hours
boost (P) 1.5 hours
SAFETY

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USE
How to use the slide control and touch keys
Touch keys.
Put the tip of your finger flat on the touch key. Do not apply pressure. The touch keys react to a
light fingertip touch. Do not use an object to operate the touch key. The touch key gives a short
audio signal when it engages.
Slide control.
Use the slide control to adjust the power level or time. Move your fingertip along the slide control
to the power level or time you require.
▷Move to the left to decrease the power level or time and to the right to increase the
power level or time.
Pans
Always place a pan in the middle of a cooking zone.
Pans for ceramic cooking
Ceramic cooking requires a particular quality of pan.
• Only use pans that are suitable for electric cooking with:
▷a thick base (minimum 2.25 mm);
▷a flat base.
Be careful with enamelled sheet-steel pans! The enamel may chip (the enamel
comes loose from the steel). When start the hob at a high power level and the pan
is (too) dry; the base of the pan may warp due to overheating.
Minimal pan base diameter
Do not use pans that are smaller than the cooking zone. This will prevent food
remains ending up on the red-hot cooking zone. Burnt-on food remains are difficult
to remove. In addition, the handles may become too hot and a lot of energy is lost.
• Tempered glass cookware with special ground bottom may be used on the cooking zones if
its diameter fits that of the cooking zones. Cookware with larger diameter may crack due to
thermal tension.

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USE
• Pans that have been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable for use on a
ceramic hob.
• Sliding pans can cause scratches that cannot be removed.
• Only place pans with clean, dry bottoms on the cooking surface. This will avoid causing
stains that are difficult to remove.
• Always keep the lid on the pan when cooking, in order to avoid energy loss.
• Slide the bottom of the pan over a slightly damp cloth, before placing the pan on the
cooking zone. This prevents dirt getting on to the cooking surface.
Power level setting
The cooking zones have 9 levels. Beside it there for some cooking zones a high power ‘boost’ (P)
level. If you have switched on the hob the required cooking zone can be chosen within the next 5
seconds. Set the power level by touching the slider. At the first touch, the level is set according to
the part of the slider that you touch. By sliding along the slider, the power level setting is changed.
By sliding to the right, the level increasing, while sliding to the left decreases the level. When you
move your finger away from the slider, the cooking field starts to operate at the level set.
Boost power management
• Due to the restricted power of the hob, the boost function is not available if the cooking
power from the front right cooking zone is set to level 9.
Automatic heat up
This function preheats the cooking zone on maximum power in order to bring it rapidly up to the
required temperature. After a given time interval, the power level returns spontaneously to the
established setting. It may be switched on in any of the zones for all power settings except
for setting “9” where power is set at maximum all the time.
Cooking level Automatic heat up time interval
u 30 seconds
1 60 seconds
2 180 seconds
3 288 seconds
4 390 seconds
5 510 seconds
6 150 seconds
7 210 seconds
8 270 seconds

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Pause function
The pause function can only be used when at least one zone is switched On.
The maximum break duration is 10 minutes. After 10 minutes at pause, the hob stops.
Touch within 10 minutes the pause key to start the cooking zone.
While the Pause function is active:
• Any Timer (also Alarm timer) set before the pause will be stopped during the pause and
continue when you stop pause function.
Indications in the display
In display Status
Power levels cooking zone; 1 = low level / 9 = high level
Cooking zone boost level active.
Bridge function selected (depending on model)
Automatic heat-up function selected
Stay warm function selected
Child lock function selected
Residual heat indicator; The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking
zone to show those which are still hot. Although the hob is switched o, the
indicator ‘H’ will remain On for as long as the cooking zone is hot!
Avoid touching them when this indicator is lit. Danger! Risk of burns.
Fault code; See ‘Troubleshooting table’
USE

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USE
Cooking power levels
Because the power level depend on the quantity and composition of the contents of the pan,
the table below is intended as a guideline only.
Use setting ‘boost’ to:
• bring the food or liquid to the boil quickly;
• ‘shrink’ greens;
• heat oil and fat;
• wok
Use setting 9 to:
• sear meats;
• cook fish;
• cook omelettes;
• fry boiled potatoes;
• deep fry foods.
Use setting 7 and 8 to:
• fry thick pancakes;
• fry thick slices of breaded meat;
• fry bacon (fat);
• cook raw potatoes;
• make French toast;
• fry breaded fish;
• cook through pasta;
• fry thin slices of (breaded) meat;
Use setting 4-6 to:
• complete the cooking of large quantities;
• defrost hard vegetables;
• fry thick slices of breaded meat.
Use settings 1-3 to:
• simmer bouillon;
• stew meats;
• simmer vegetables;
• melt chocolate;
• poach;
• melt cheese;

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Switching on and power setting
The power can be set to 9 different levels. The hob also has a ‘boost’ setting which is indicated
by a ‘P’ on the display (see ‘Power level setting’).
1. Place the pan in the middle of a cooking zone.
2. Press the On/Off key for at least 1 second.
▷A single beep sounds. The hob is on and cooking zone displays are illuminated.
• If no further action or setting is taken within the following 20 seconds, the hob is
automatically switched off.
3. Press the cooking zone key of the desired cooking zone.
▷A single beep sounds. The dot directly below the corresponding display will light up and
is assigned to the visual slide control.
4. Slide your finger over the slide control to set the desired setting.
▷The cooking zone starts automatically at the level that has been set.
• Set a higher or lower power by sliding with your finger over the slide control.
• Touch the Boost level key to set a boost power lever (available for the left front cooking
zone).
• Set with the slide control from Boost level to a lower level.
• During the following 10 seconds the slider key is switched off and the decimal dot
disappears. The selected cooking zone is active.
OPERATION

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Expandable cooking zone
1. Touch the expandable cooking zone key to start the second zone circle from the expandable
cooking zone.
▷The expandable cooking zone indicator light comes On.
▷Touch the key to stop the extra zone circles.
Changing the cooking zone power setting
1. Press the cooking zone key of the desired cooking zone.
▷The dot directly below the corresponding display will light up and is assigned to the
visual slide control.
2. Slide your finger over the slide control to change the power setting.
Switching off
Switching off one cooking zone
One cooking zone is switched on. The display shows a power level between 1 and 9, or ‘P’.
1. Press the cooking zone key of the desired cooking zone.
2. Use the slide control to set the cooking zone to ‘0’ (off).
▷The cooking zone switches off.
▷The hob switches off after 20 seconds if all cooking zones are set to ‘0’ and no other
process is being used.
Switching off all cooking zones
Several cooking zones are active.
1. Press the On/Off key to switch off all cooking zones.
▷You will hear a beep. All displays are off. The hob is switched off.
OPERATION

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How to link Bridge cooking zones
Start the ‘link’ function
1. Press the On/Off key.
2. Simultaneously touch the left-hand side cooking zone keys.
▷The ‘bridged indicator’ will appear on the rear zone display to indicate that the two
cooking zones are bridged.
3. Set the desired cooking power for the bridged cooking zone.
4. To change the bridged zones cooking power later on, first press the sensor of the front
cooking zone.
Stop the ‘link’ function
1. Simultaneously touch the left-hand side cooking zone keys.
▷The ‘bridged indicator’ will disappear on the rear left zone display.
Using the (child) lock function
1. Switch on the hob.
2. Press the on/off key for approximately 3 seconds.
▷All displays show ‘L’.
• The ceramic hob is now locked. After 5 seconds, the hob will switch off automatically.
• To unlock press the on/off key again for approx. 3 second.
▷Child lock is now de-activated.
OPERATION

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Pause mode
Activate pause mode
1. Press the pause key until you hear a beep.
▷The cooking zone display will show the ‘pause indicator’. The hob is now in pause mode.
De-activate pause mode
1. Press the pause key until you hear a beep.
▷The indicator above the pause key will flash.
2. Press somewhere on the slide control or cooking level display.
▷The active settings can be read in the display.
Cooking-timer/alarm
Setting the cooking-timer
1. Select the desired cooking zone and set the power level.
2. Touch the timer display.
▷The timer indicator of the relevant cooking zone flashes.
3. Use the slide control to adjust the desired time.
▷First set a value in the right display and wait until the figure no longer flashes and a
dash appears in the left display. Then set the left display (if a preset time longer than 9
minutes is required).
▷The selected cooking zone will switch off automatically once the set time has elapsed.
4. Press the slide control to switch off the signal.
OPERATION

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Setting the kitchen timer
1. Touch the timer display.
▷Make sure that all the cooking zones are switched off.
2. Use the slide control to adjust the desired time.
▷First set a value in the right display and wait until the figure no longer flashes and a
dash appears in the left display. Then set the left display (if a preset time longer than 9
minutes is required).
▷An alarm signal will sound once the set time has elapsed.
3. Press the slide control to switch off the signal.
Switch on the Automatic heat-up function
Switching on
1. Place the pan in the middle of a cooking zone.
2. Press the On/Off key.
▷A single beep sounds.
3. Press the desired cooking zone key.
▷A single beep sounds. The indicator directly below the corresponding display
will light up.
4. Slide your finger over the slide control to set the desired setting. Hold the slide control
for at least 3 seconds at the desired level.
▷An ‘A’ will appear in the display alternating with the selected cooking level. When
the Autocook function has expired, the cooking zone will switch automatically to the
selected level which is then indicated permanently in the display.
Switching off
1. Press the display of the relevant cooking zone.
2. Select another cooking level using the slide control.
▷The automatic heat up function is disabled.
Recall function
If the control was accidentally switched off through the on/off key all settings can be restored
using the recall function.
1. Press within 6 seconds the on/off key.
▷The indicator above the pause key will flash for 6 seconds.
2. Confirm to continue by pressing the pause key.
OPERATION

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Cleaning
Start the child lock before you clean the hob.
Daily cleaning
• Use special cleaning agents for ceramic hobs. These cleaning agents leave a thin layer on
the glass surface. This prevents over-cooked food and lime scale to burn into the ceramic
glass surface.
• Clean the hob after cool down.
• Removed Over-cooked food containing a lot of sugar and acids, such as apple sauce,
rhubarb or red cabbage immediately with a damp dish cloth. This prevent that over-cooked
food burns into the hob. Be careful! The cooking zone can be hot! This can cause you injury.
• Best for daily cleaning is a damp cloth with a mild cleaning agent. Dry with kitchen paper or
a dry towel.
Stubborn stains
• Stubborn stains can also be removed with a mild cleaning agent such as washing-up liquid.
• Remove water marks and lime scale with vinegar.
• Metal marks (caused by sliding pans) can be difficult to remove. Special agents are
available.
• Use a glass scraper to remove food spills. Melted plastic and sugar is also best removed
with a glass scraper.
Never use
• Never use abrasives. They leave scratches in which dirt and lime scale can accumulate.
• Never use anything sharp such as steel wool or scourers.
MAINTENANCE

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General
If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch the hob off immediately, unplug the
hob, turn off the (automatic) fuse switch(es) in the meter cupboard or, in the event of a permanent
connection, set the switch in the power supply lead to zero.) Contact the service department.
Troubleshooting table
If the appliance does not work properly, this does not always mean that it is defective.
Try to deal with the problem yourself first by checking the points mentioned below or
check for more information the website ‘www.asko.com’.
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The display lights up when the hob
is activated for the first time.
This is the standard
set-uproutine.
Normal operation.
A slight smell is noticeable the first
few times the hob isused.
The new appliance is heatingup. This is normal and will disappear
once it has been used a few times.
Ventilate the kitchen.
A cooking zone suddenly stops
working and you hear a signal.
The preset time has ended. Stop the bleep by pressing the
timer key.
The hob is not working and
nothing appears in thedisplay.
There is no power supply due
to a defective cable or afaulty
connection.
Check the fuses or the electric
switch (if there is noplug).
A fuse blows as soon as the hob is
switched On.
The hob has been wrongly
connected.
Check the electrical connections.
Error code Er 03 The control panel is dirty or has
water lying on it.
Clean the control panel.
You have pressed two or more
keys at the same time.
Do not operate more than one key
at the same time.
Error code Er Other defect Contact the service department.
In case of an operation failure or if the faults / error indication does not disappear,
disconnect the cooking hob from the power mains for a few minutes (undo the fuse or
turn of the main switch); then, reconnect it to the power mains and turn on the main
switch key. If the problems persist, call a service technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
Disposal of packaging and appliance
Sustainable materials have been used during manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must
be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. The government can provide you with
information about this.
The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:
• cardboard;
• polythene film (PE);
• CFC-free polystyrene (PS hard foam).
You should dispose of these materials responsibly and in accordance with government regulations.
The product has been marked with a crossed-out dustbin symbol
to remind you of the obligation to dispose of electrical household
appliances separately. This means that the appliance may not be
included with normal domestic refuse at the end of its service life. The
appliance must be taken to a special municipal centre for separated
waste collection or to a dealer providing this service.
Separate collection of household appliances helps to prevent any
potential negative impact on the environment and on human health
caused by improper disposal. It ensures that the materials of which the
appliance is composed can be recovered to obtain significant savings
in energy and raw materials.
Declaration of conformity
We hereby declare that our products satisfy the applicable European directives, orders
and regulations, as well as the requirements stated in the referenced standards.

725940 / VER 1 / 18-07-2018
The appliance identification card is located on the bottom of the appliance.
Stick the appliance identification card here.
When contacting the service department, have the complete type number to hand.
You will find the addresses and phone numbers of the service organisation on the guarantee card.
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