Brandt IB 61 Technical manual

9960 3732 04/98
use / installation
REF CONSTRUCTEUR 214
Type IB 61
220/240V - 50/60Hz 5600W
IB 61
87x 1134
INDUCTION

USES
1/2 VERY LOW melting butter, chocolate,
keeping warm
sauces, custards...
3SLOW rice pudding
reheating
4/5 SIMMER purée, pulses, soups,
jam, compotes
6MEDIUM pasta, boiled rice,
boiling milk
7/8 HIGH steaks, fast frying, pancakes
9VERY HIGH deep frying, fast boiling

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How induction works
For the user
•Congratulations on choosing an induction hob, a system which is
revolutionising cooking.
With your hob, because the heat required to cook the food is produced directly in
the interior of the pan, the ceramic top barely becomes hot for it receives ONLY
the heat from the pan placed on it.
Compared to a standard hob your induction hob is:
- MORE ECONOMICAL: when a pan is removed the heating zone switches off
instantly.
- FASTER: output of 2800 W available instantly on the heating zone
- MORE PRECISE: the hob reacts instantly to the controls
- SAFER: the temperature of the ceramic top remains low
•Operating principle:
The “induction” currents instantly heat the pan* which transfers its heat to the food
it contains.
*Enamelled steel, cast iron or stainless steel pans are suitable for induction
cooking.
Inducted currents
Electrical supply
Electronic circuit
Pan

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Layout
For the user
Display showing (1 to 9) the power level set for each
heating zone.
Symbol indicating the heating zone on the hob
Example shown: front left zone
Power level adjustment +or - for each heating zone.
On / off touch control for each heating zone
Ø 180 mm
50 W to 2800 W
Ø 180 mm
50 W to 2800 W

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Turning on a heating zone
Locate the touch controls on the keypad which corresponds to the cooking
zone on which you have placed your pan.
•Press the touch control.
The power level display shows 0, the hob is switched on.
•Set the power level required by pressing the
touch control.
Once you have pressed the touch control, if you do not select a power
level, the instruction will be cancelled automatically after 10 seconds.
•Adjust the power level during cooking
You can adjust the power level from 1to 9 at any time during cooking using the
or touch controls.
Turning off a heating zone
•Press the touch control of the zone concerned.
Using 2 cooking zones simultaneously
These two zones have a total of 2800 W of power available, distributed
automatically between the front and rear zones.
This means that when one zone is being used at maximum, the power of the other
is automatically reduced.
The most recent instruction always takes priority.
Use
For the user

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For the user Safety
Check regularly that there are no objects (tea towel, paper, etc.) which might block the air
inlet located below your hob (see fitting P. 12).
•“Electronic” safety feature
A sensor constantly monitors the temperature of the electronic circuits. If the
temperature rises too high the power supplied by the hob will be reduced.
•“Empty pan” safety feature
Each heating zone is fitted with a sensor which constantly monitors its surface
temperature, so no more danger of overheating caused by empty pans.
•Detection of an object or a pan on a heating zone
A small object such as a fork, a spoon or even a ring left on the hob is not
detected as a saucepan.
The display flashes and no heating power is produced.
The safety system acts in the same way when it detects a pan which is not suitable
for cooking by induction.
IMPORTANT: If an oven is located under your hob (see installation options) the
thermal safety devices on the hob will prevent its simultaneous use when the oven
is in pyrolysis mode.
For the attention of wearers of pacemakers
and active implants:
The functioning of the hob is in conformity with current standards on electro-
magnetic interference.
Your induction hob also fully complies with the legal requirements (EC directives
89/336/EEC). It has been designed not to interfere with the operation of other
electrical appliances as long as these comply with the same legislation.
Your induction hob generates magnetic fields in its immediate area.
So that there is no interference between your hob and a pacemaker, the latter must
be designed in conformity with the relevant regulations.
In this respect, we can only guarantee the conformity of our own product.
Insofar as the conformity of the pacemaker or any incompatibility is concerned,
you should consult its manufacturer or your doctor.

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For the user
Precautions for use
•
The ceramic surface is very strong, however, it is not unbreakable: do not
drop pans onto it.
•
Saucepans with damaged bases may trap and transfer materials which
could cause staining or scratching of the hob.
•
Do not drag saucepans across the hob surface as in the long term this will
damage the design on the ceramic top.
These faults, which do not prevent operation or use of the hob, are not
covered by the guarantee.
The hob must not be used as a storage area.
•
Do not store C LEANING products or any products which might be I NFLAMMABLE
in the unit located under your hob.
•
When plugging electrical appliances into a socket nearby, make sure that the
power cable does not come into contact with the heating zones.
If a crack appears in the ceramic top,
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply immediately by removing
the fuses or activating the circuit breaker.
Do not use any part of the hob until the ceramic top has been
replaced
Useful advice

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For the user Useful advice
Advice on cooking
•
Do not leave an empty pan on a heating zone.
•
The pan should be centred on the heating zone.
•
Never heat up an unopened tin, it may explode; this advice applies to all
cooking systems.
•
When you use a pan with a non-stick lining (Teflon type) to cook with no fat
or very little, preheat it at setting 6for a moment.
•
You are advised not to place metal cooking ustensils, cutlery, knives and
similar metal objects on the hob. They may become hot if they are near a
functioning cooking zone.
•
Using a pan which is smaller than the size of the cooking zone indicated on
the ceramic top is quite acceptable and does not result in a loss of energy,
unlike other, standard hobs (electricity, gas).
When cooking, never use aluminium foil
and never place products wrapped
in aluminium foil directly on the induction hob.
The aluminium will melt and damage your appliance irreparably.

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For the user Choice of pans
Which types of pan are most suitable?
You probably already have some suitable pans.
•
PANS MADE OF ENAMELLED STEEL WITH OR WITHOUT NON-STICK COATING.
casserole, deep fryer, frying pan, grill pan, etc.
•
CAST IRON PANS
To prevent the ceramic top on your hob from being scratched choose a pan with
an enamelled base, otherwise never slide the pan across the surface of the hob.
•
STAINLESS STEEL PANS DESIGNED FOR INDUCTION COOKING
Most stainless steel pans are suitable for induction cooking (casseroles, sauce-
pans, frying pan, deep fryer, etc.).
•
ALUMINIUM PANS WITH SPECIAL BASE
Choose pans with a heavy base, which will ensure more even cooking results
(the heat is better distributed).
•NB. Pans which do not have a completely flat base may be suitable,
however, they must not be too misshapen.
This hob carries the “CLASS INDUCTION” symbol .
By choosing a pan bearing the same symbol, you will be assured of its complete
compatibility with your hob, under normal conditions of use.
To help you in your choice, a list of ustensils is supplied with this instruction book.
Which materials are incompatible?
PANS MADE OF GLASS, CERAMIC OR EARTHENWARE, OR OF ALUMINIUM WITHOUT A SPECIAL BASE OR OF COPPER,
OR OF CERTAIN TYPES OF NON-MAGNETIC STAINLESS STEEL.
The “pan” test
Its advanced technology enables your induction hob to recognise most types
of pan.
Place your pan on a heating zone at power setting 3:
- if the display does not flash your pan is compatible,
- if it flashes then your pan cannot be used for induction cooking.
INDUCTION

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For the user Cleaning
TYPE OF STAIN
Minor
Accumulated burnt-on
stains
Rings and traces of limescale
Burnt-on stains following
sugar spillage, melted
aluminium or plastic.
WHAT TO DO ACCESSORIES
REQUIRED
Soak the area to be cleaned
thoroughly with hot water,
then wipe clean
cleaning sponges
Soak the area to be
cleaned thoroughly with hot
water, if necessary, finish
off with the rough side of a
scouring sponge, then wipe
clean.
cleaning sponges
•Apply hot white spirit
vinegar to the stain, leave to
act then wipe off with a soft
cloth.
•Or use a commercial
cleaner.
Special ceramic hob
cleaning paste
•Use a special ceramic hob
scraper to loosen the resi-
due
•Or apply a special
ceramic hob cleaner to the
surface, preferably one
which contains silicone
(protective action).
Special ceramic hob
cleaner