Asko HI1621G User manual

Instructions for use
Induction hob
HI1621G / SIVK6B9TS
HI1631G / SIVK6B7TS
HI1731G / SIVK6B7TS

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CONTENTS
Your induction hob
Introduction 4
Description 5
Control panel 6
Safety instructions
Temperature safety 7
Cooking-time limiter 7
Healthy cooking 7
Use
Induction noises 8
Pans 8
Power levels 9
Pan detection 10
Using the touch keys 10
Indications in the display 10
Hob functions table 11
Cooking settings 12
Operation
Switching on and power setting 13
Changing the cooking zone power setting 14
Switching off 14
Bridged induction zones 14
Child lock 15
Pause mode 15
Cooking-timer/alarm 16
Autocook function 17
Recall function 17
Maintenance
Cleaning 18
Faults
General 19
Troubleshooting table 19
Technical data
Technical specifications 21
Information according regulation (EU) 66/2014 22
Environmental aspects
Disposal of packaging and appliance 23

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Introduction
This hob has been designed for the real lover of cooking. Cooking on an induction hob has
a number of advantages. It is easy, because the hob reacts quickly and can also be set to a very
low power level. Because, moreover, it can also be set to a high power level, it can bring dishes to
the boil very quickly. The ample space between the cooking zones makes cooking comfortable.
Cooking on an induction hob is different from cooking on a traditional appliance. Induction
cooking makes use of a magnetic field to generate heat. This means that you cannot use just
any pan on it. The pans section gives more information about this.
For optimum safety the induction hob is equipped with several temperature protections 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 induction hob. In addition
to information about operation, you will also find background information that can assist you in
using this product. You will also find cooking tables and maintenance tips.
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 INDUCTION HOB

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Description
1. Cooking zone ‘Flex Induction”: 180x220 mm / 2.1 kW (3.0 kW in Boost)
2. Cooking zone ‘Flex Induction”: 180x220 mm / 1.6 kW (1.85 kW in Boost)
▷Bridge zone Left (zone 1+2): 400x220 mm / 3,0 kW
3. Cooking zone ‘Flex Induction”: 180x220 mm / 1.6 kW (1.85 kW in Boost)
4. Cooking zone ‘Flex Induction”: 180x220 mm / 2.1 kW (3.0 kW in Boost)
▷Bridge zone Right (zone 3+4): 400x220 mm / 3.0 kW
5. Cooking zone: ø 200 mm / 2.3 kW (3.0 kW in Boost)
6. Cooking zone: ø 160 mm / 1.4 kW
7. Control panel
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YOUR INDUCTION HOB
Control panel
01 02 03 04 05
1406 08 121007 1309 11
1. On/Off key
2. Slide control (9 Cooking levels + boost P)
3. Cooking level indicator + boost
4. Child lock key
5. Pause key
6. Cooking zone front left key (cooking level display)
7. Cooking zone rear left key (cooking 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 level display)
14. Cooking zone front right key (cooking level display)

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Read the separate safety instructions before use.
Temperature safety
Each cooking zone is equipped with a sensor. This sensor measures the temperature of the base
of the pan and the sections of the hob to avoid any risk of overheating, for example, a pan boiling
dry. In case of temperatures rising too high, the power is reduced or shut off automatically.
Cooking-time limiter
If a cooking zone is on for an unusually long time, it will be switched off automatically.
Depending on the setting you have chosen, the cooking time will be limited as follows:
Setting The cooking zone switches off automatically after:
1 8 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
The cooking-time limiter switches the cooking zones off when the above-stated time has
elapsed.
Healthy cooking
Burning point of different types of oil
To ensure your food is fried as healthily as possible, it’s recommended to choose the type of oil
according to the frying temperature. Each oil has a different burning point at which toxic gasses
are released. The below table shows the burning points for various types of oil.
Oil Smoke point °C Oil Smoke point °C
Extra virgin olive oil 160 °C Sunflower oil 227 °C
Butter / Coconut oil 177 °C Corn oil / Peanut oil 232 °C
Canola oil 204 °C Olive oil 242 °C
Virgin olive oil 216 °C Rice oil 255 °C
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Induction noises
Ticking sound
• A light ticking sound is caused by the capacity limiter on the front and back zones. A soft
ticking sound can also occur at lower settings.
Pans are making noise
• The pan can make sounds during cooking. This is caused by the energy flowing from the
hob to the pan. This is normal for certain pans, particularly at high settings. This is not
harmful for the pans or the hob.
The fan is making noise
• In order to increase the lifespan of electronic components, the appliance is fitted with a
ventilator. If you use the appliance intensively, the ventilator will be switched on and you will
hear a humming sound. The ventilator can also make sounds after you have switched off
the appliance.
Pans
Always place a pan in the middle of a cooking zone. In Bridge function always use a (fish) pan
where at least one of the centre/middle positions of the linked zones is covered.
Pans for induction cooking
Induction cooking requires a particular quality of pan.
Pans that have already been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable
for use on an induction hob.
• Only use pans that are suitable for electric and induction cooking with:
▷a thick base (minimum 2.25 mm);
▷a flat base.
• The best are pans with the ‘Class Induction’ quality mark.
You can use a magnet to check whether your pans are suitable.
A pan is suitable if the base of the pan is attracted by the magnet.
Suitable Unsuitable
Special stainless steel pans Earthenware
Class Induction Stainless steel
Hard-wearing enamelled pans Porcelain
Enamelled cast-iron pans Copper / Aluminium
Plastic

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Be careful with thin enamelled sheet-steel pans! The enamel may become damaged
at high settings if the pan is too dry; High power level settings may cause the base of
the pan to warp.
• Never use pans with a misshapen base. A hollow or rounded base can interfere with the
operation of the overheating protection, causing the appliance to become too hot. This may
lead to the glass top cracking or the pan base melting. Damage caused by using unsuitable
pans or boiling dry is excluded from the guarantee.
Minimum pan diameter
• The diameter of the bottom of the pan must be at least 12 cm. The best results are achieved
by using a pan with the same diameter as the cooking zone. If a pan is too small the zone
will not work.
• The length of a fish-pan (oval pan), used on the Bridge zones, must be at least 22 cm.
Pressure cookers
• Induction cooking is very suitable for pressure cookers. The fast-reacting cooking zone
brings the pressure cooker to pressure quickly. As soon as you switch a cooking zone off,
the dish stops cooking immediately.
Power level setting
The cooking zones have 9 levels. Beside it there is a level ‘boost’ (P). 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 function
• You can use the ‘boost’ function to cook at the highest power level during a short period of
time (max.10 minutes). After the maximum boost time the power will be reduced to setting 9.
• Boost function is not available in Bridge mode!
Boost power management
• Due to the restricted power of the induction hob, the boost function can only be set on
one cooking zone simultaneously (for both left or right cooking zones). When switching
a cooking zone to the boost setting the other active cooking zone will automatically
be set to a lower power or will be switched off.
▷The setting, which are set to a lower power, will be flashing in the display.

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Pan detection
If the hob does not detect a (ferrous) pan after the cooking power has been set, the pan
detection symbol and the selected power setting will flash alternately in the display and the hob
will remain cold. If a (ferrous) pan is not placed on the cooking zone within 1 minute, the cooking
zone will automatically switch off (see also chapter ‘Pans’).
Using the touch keys
Place the tip of your finger flat on a key or the slider to achieve the best results. You do not
have to apply any pressure. The touch keys only react to the light pressure of a fingertip.
Do not operate the controls with any other objects. Each key or the slider sctivation is followed
by a sound signal.
Indications in the display
In display Status
Power setting cooking zone; 1 = low setting / 9 = high setting
Boost function active
Automatic heat-up function selected
No (suitable) pan on cooking zone (pan detection symbol)
Child lock function selected
Bridge 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 off, 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.
Pause hob operations active.
Fault code; See ‘Troubleshooting table’
Fault code; See ‘Troubleshooting table’
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Hob functions table
Function Key(s) to use Description
Bridge Simultaneously
touch the left-
hand side or
right-hand side
cooking zone
keys.
The cooking zones can be bridged (linked) to each other.
This creates one large zone that can be used for example for
a large fish pan or one large cooking pan.
▷If the zones are bridged, they cannot be set to
boost.
▷Use a (fish) pan where at least one of the centre/
middle positions of the Bridge zones is covered.
Autocook
function
Press and hold
slider
The automatic heat-up function temporarily increases the
power (setting ‘9’) to heat the contents of the pan.
This function is available in settings 1-8.
Timer
The timer can be set separately for each cooking zone.
Cooking times of up to 1 hour and 59 minutes can be
programmed. The timer stops as soon as the pan is removed
and resumes when the pan is put back. The timer alarm
beeps after the set time has passed. The cooking zone
automatically switches off when the set time has elapsed.
When no cooking zone is selected the timer works as a
kitchen timer (no automatic switch off). Timer may be set
only if no timer alarm (kitchen timer) is activated. If the alarm
has been set, it will continue counting down after the hob
has been switched off. The alarm can only be switched off
when the hob is switched on.
Lock Lock function; to lock the operation of the appliance and use
of cooking zones.
Child lock function; by activating the Child Lock protection
you can stop the operation of the appliance and the use of
hotplates, protecting the children from accidental start and
eventual injury. Can only be activated when no cooking zone
is selected or active.
Pause Use pause mode if you wish to interrupt the cooking process
(for example to clean the hob during cooking). Heating of the
cooking zones, timer settings, etc. will then be paused.
The maximum pause time is 10 minutes. After 10 minutes
in pause mode the hob will switch off. The pause mode is
available when the dot above the pause key is visible.
Recall Within 6 seconds
after accidental
switch off press
the On/off key and
then press direct
the Pause key.
By using this function you may recall any preceding settings
on activated hotplates in case you had accidentally switched
the hob off. The recall function can only be used if at least
one cooking zone was active (cooking level >0) independent
from key lock.

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Cooking settings
Because the settings 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 ‘Boost’).
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.
• The cooking zones have 9 levels and a boost level (P).
• During the following 10 seconds the slider key is switched off and the decimal dot
disappears. The selected cooking zone is active.
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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.
Please note!
• The appliance is connected to 1 phase. All 4 zones cannot be used at the same time.
The 2 small zones and 1 large zone or the 2 large zones can be used at the same time.
When setting the power level for one of the zones, the system automatically selects the
optimal power distribution. It could be that another zone will be reduced in power or
switched off completely. When this is happening , the display of the related zone will
than flash.
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.
Bridged induction zones
Activating the bridged cooking zone
1. Press the On/Off key.
2. Simultaneously touch the left-hand side or right-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 zone’s cooking power later on, first press the sensor for the front
cooking zone.
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De- activating the bridged cooking zone
1. Simultaneously touch the left-hand side or right-hand side cooking zone keys.
▷The ‘bridged indicator’ will disappear on the rear left zone display.
Child lock
Activate the child lock
1. Switch the appliance off and on again using the on/off key.
▷Press the child lock key for at least three seconds until you hear a beep.
For a few seconds the cooking zone displays will show ‘L’. The child lock is activated.
The child lock is available when the dot above the child lock key is visible.
De-activate the child lock
1. Switch the appliance on using the on/off key.
2. Press the child lock key for at least three seconds until you hear a beep.
▷The cooking zone display will show ‘0’. The child lock is de-activated.
Tip! Set the hob to child lock mode before starting to clean the hob. This will prevent
the hob being switched on by accident.
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.
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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.
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.
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Autocook 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.
The table below shows the cooking levels and the corresponding boost times.
Cooking level Boost time (minutes:seconds)
1 0:48
2 2:24
3 3:36
4 5:24
5 6:48
6 2:00
7 2:48
8 3:36
9 -:-
Switching off
1. Press the display of the relevant cooking zone.
2. Select another cooking level using the slide control.
▷The boost switches off automatically.
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.
2. Confirm to continue by pressing the pause key.
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Cleaning
Daily cleaning
• Although food spills cannot burn into the glass, we nevertheless recommend you to clean
the hob immediately after use.
• Best for daily cleaning is a damp cloth with a mild cleaning agent.
• Dry with kitchen paper or a dry teacloth.
Stubborn stains
• Stubborn stains can also be removed with a mild cleaning agent, washing-up liquid, for
example.
• Remove water circles and limescale with cleaning vinegar.
• Traces of metals (caused by sliding pans) can be difficult to remove. Special products are
available for this.
• Use a glass scraper to remove food spills. Melted plastic and sugar are also best removed
with a glass scraper.
Never use abrasives. They leave scratches in which dirt and lime scale
can accumulate. Never use anything sharp such as steel wool or scourers.
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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.
The fan runs on for several
minutes after the hob has
been switched off.
The hob is cooling. 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.
The pans make a noise while
cooking.
This is caused by the energy
flowing from the hob to the
saucepan.
At high settings this is
perfectly normal for some
pans. It will not damage either
the pans or the hob.
You have switched on
a cooking zone, but the
display shows ‘u’.
The pan you are using is
not suitable for induction
cooking, or has a diameter
of less than 12 cm.
Use a suitable pan.
A cooking zone suddenly
stops working and you hear
a signal.
The preset time has ended. Press the slide control to
switch off the signal.
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.
‘n’ appears on the rear left
control display. The touch
controls are not working.
The bridge function
is activated.
Deactivate the bridge
function.
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Symptom Possible cause Solution
Continuous beep and Er03
flashing on the display.
The control panel is dirty or
has water lying on it.
Clean the control panel.
Error code E5 and E6. Defective generator. Contact the service
department.
Error code E2. Appliance over heated. The appliance has been
switched off because of over
heating. Let the appliance
cool down and start again
on a lower setting.
Error code E3 flashing on the
display.
Unsuitable cookware
that lacks ferromagnetic
properties.
Use suitable pot or pan.
Error code U400 and/or
continuous beep.
The appliance has been
connected incorrectly and/or
the mains voltage is too high.
Let your connection be
changed.
‘Flash’ symbol. You have pressed two or more
keys at the same time.
Do not operate more than one
key at the same time.
Error code Er47. Communication error between
controls and induction
generator.
Verify connection of main
power is correctly and
functional. Other wise contact
the service department.
Other error codes. Defective generator. 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