Clas Ohlson MC-STW2018 User manual

Induktionsplatta
Induksjonsplate
Induktiotaso
Induktionskochplatte
Art.no
18-4720
44-1998
Ver. 20160421
Induction
HOB

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Portable Induction Hob
Art.no 18-4720 Model MC-STW2018
44-1998 MC-STW2018
Please read theentire instruction manual before using theproduct and then save
it for future reference. We reserve theright for any errors in text or images and any
necessary changes made to technical data. If you have any questions concerning
technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Safety
• Theproduct may be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or persons with alack of
experience or knowledge which could jeopardize their safety,
provided they have been instructed in thesafe operation of
theproduct and understand thehazards involved.
• Never let children play with theproduct.
• Check that thevoltage where you want to use theproduct is
compatible with thevoltage on therating plate of theproduct.
Make sure you connect theproduct to anearthed outlet.
• Place theproduct on adry, flat and durable surface. Make
sure there is adequate free space surrounding theproduct
since thesides get hot during use.
• Never place any combustible objects such as towels,
curtains, or plastic containers on or close to theproduct.
• Theproduct should only be used as described in this manual.
• Themains lead should be checked regularly. Never use
theproduct if themains lead or plug is damaged.
• Themains lead must be changed if damaged. This is to
prevent therisk of electric shock or fire and should only be
carried out by themanufacturer, qualified service facility or
qualified technician.
• Do not pull or carry theproduct by its mains lead. Do not use
thelead as ahandle and do not let it fasten in door jambs.
Do not pull thelead around sharp corners and edges or over
warm surfaces either.

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• Theproduct should only be used and stored indoors.
• Do not open thehousing. Certain unshielded components
inside thecasing carry dangerous voltages. Contact with
these components could result in electric shock.
• Theproduct should not be modified or disassembled and
may only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
• Always unplug theproduct from thewall socket before cleaning.
• Never lower theproduct into water or other liquids. Theproduct
can become live and produce lethal electrical shocks.
• Warning: Never store any items on thecooking surface.
Fire hazard!
• Warning: Be careful when heating up cooking oil or fat.
Never leave thepot/pan unattended during use to avoid
overheating. Never try to extinguish anoil or fat fire using
water, switch theproduct off and smother thefire by covering
thepan with alid or blanket.
• Warning: Unattended cooking on ahob can be dangerous.
Cooking must be supervised at all times and thehob must
not be left unattended even for ashort time.
• Warning: If thesurface of thehob is cracked or damaged,
switch off theproduct and unplug it to avoid thepossibility of
electric shock.
• Never heat food in sealed containers such as tin cans to avoid
thepossibility of explosion.
• Do not heat empty pots or pans, doing so can impair product
performance and can be dangerous. Make sure that there is
enough liquid in thecooking vessel to avoid boiling dry.
• Never place metal cooking utensils or cutlery onto theinduction hob.
• Do not operate theinduction hob when it is placed on ametal
surface.
• To prevent damage, avoid subjecting theinduction hob
to mechanical blows and impacts. If theinduction hob is
damaged in any way, unplug theproduct and stop using
thehotplate. Make sure that it is repaired by aqualified
electrician before use.

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• Place theinduction hob on ahorizontal surface and allow
at least 10cm of free space between thesides and back
of theproduct and any wall. Make sure that theventilation
openings are not covered.
• Do not use sharp metal implements on thesurface of
theinduction hob; doing so could result in scratches
and damage. If theinduction hob is cracked, switch it off
immediately to avoid electric shock.
• Theinduction hob must not be overloaded with heavy items;
doing so may damage theplastic cover and hotplate.
• Do not use theinduction hob near agas stove, kerosene
stove, fireplace or in anenvironment with high temperature.
• Theinduction hob must not be used with atimer or other
equipment which turns it on automatically.
• Theinduction hob should be switched off using [ ] (1), do not rely
solely on thethetimer function to switch thehob off automatically.
Warning symbols
Thehotplate will be hot during use and even immediately
after apan has been removed. To avoid burns, do not
touch thehotplate.
Warning: Read all thesafety warnings in theinstruction
manual prior to using theappliance.
Avoid burns; never place you hand on thehotplate.

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Description
1. [ ] ON/STANDBY on/off button
2. [ ] Keep-warm button
3. [+] and [−] Temperature control buttons and button lock.
4. [ ] Timer 1–180 min
5. [ Temp./Level ] Display mode button for selecting temperature (Temp) or
power level (Level).
6. Mains lead
7. Air vent
8. Ceramic hob
9. Hotplate zone
10. Control panel
11. Air inlet

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Before using for thefirst time
1. Read theall safety warnings in this instruction manual.
2. Remove any protective film that may be on theceramic plate.
Compatible cookware
Note: Before starting to cook, first make sure that thecooking vessel is suitable for
use with aninduction hob.
Compatible cookware
• Suitable materials: steel, cast iron, stainless steel, cast iron or heat-resistant
ceramic cookware with alayer of magnetic induction material in thebottom.
• Suitable shape and size: Round, flat-bottomed vessels with diameters between
15 and 20cm.
• After thecookware has been used on theinduction hob for thefirst time, small
white spots might appear on thebottom. This is normal. Pour alittle vinegar into
thecookware and heat it up to 60–80 °C, then brush thespots off.
Incompatible cookware
• Unsuitable materials: Metals which do not contain iron such as aluminium and
copper; glass or ceramic which does not contain alayer of magnetic induction
material in thebottom. Cookware with bottoms constructed of layers of different
metals is not suitable for use with induction hobs.
• Incorrectly sized cookware: Cookware with abottom which is not round and which
is less than 15cm in diameter or larger than 20cm.
• If thewrong type of cookware is used: Theinduction hob hotplate will not heat up,
and “L” will flash on thedisplay. Thebeeper will sound for 60 seconds.
Operating instructions
• Pick asuitable location for using theinduction hob by referring to thesafety
instructions above.
• Make sure that theair vents are not blocked and that no unnecessary items are
placed on top of thehob.
• Make sure that thecookware is placed inside themarked cooking zone (9) and
that it contains food or liquid.
• Check that theinduction hob is turned off before connecting theplug to awall socket.
• Always make sure there are no foreign objects such as water or food spills on
thehotplate before turning it on.
• If thetimer function is not used, theinduction hob will automatically switch off
after 2 hours.

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1. Press [ ] (1) to switch theinduction hob on.
2. Press themode button [ Temp./Level] (5) within 10 seconds to select displaying
thetemperature (Temp) or power level (Level). Note: This must be done in order for
theinduction hob to switch on.
3. Thered indicator light in theon/off button [ ] (1) will light up in heating mode, i.e.,
when theinduction hob is switched on. Thedefault preset temperature is 140°C,
thedefault power level is 1600W.
4. Thetemperature or power level setting can be changed by pressing [ + ] or [ – ] (3).
5. If thecooking vessel is removed from thehotplate, theheat is switched off straight
away and thealarm will beep for 60 seconds. Theinduction hob will then enter
standby mode and “L” will flash on thedisplay.
6. Press [ ] (1) to switch theinduction hob off. “H” flashes on thedisplay until
thehotplate has cooled down.
7. Unplug theproduct after use.
Timer mode
1. Switch theinduction hob on as normal.
2. Press theTimer button [ ] (4) to activate thetimer function.
TheTimer indicator will light up and thetime digits (000) will flash on thedisplay.
Adjust thetime using [+] and [–]. TheTimer can be set from 1 minute to 3 hours.
3. When thetimer duration has been set it will stop flashing on thedisplay after afew
seconds. TheTimer then starts to countdown.
4. When theset time has elapsed theinduction hob will switch off automatically.
5. If thetimer function is not used, theinduction hob will automatically switch off after
2 hours.
Keep-warm mode
1. Switch theinduction hob on as normal.
2. Press theKeep-warm button [ ] (2) to activate thekeep-warm mode (60°C).
In this mode, food is kept warm on alow power level. Note: Thepower level of
theKeep-warm mode cannot be adjusted.
3. TheKeep-warm mode can be switched off by pressing [ ] (1) or by pressing
theMode button [ Temp./Level ].
Button lock
1. Switch theinduction hob on as normal.
2. Press [+] and [–] simultaneously to lock thecurrent settings. “Loc” and theTemp/
Level setting will flash alternatively on thedisplay when thebutton lock is activated.
When in this mode, theinduction hob can only be switched off using [ ] (1),
all other buttons and functions are disabled.
3. Thebutton lock can be deactivated by simultaneously pressing in both [+] and [–]
for about 3 seconds.

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Temp/Level display mode selection
Press themode button [ Temp./Level] (5) within 10 seconds to select displaying
thetemperature (Temp) or power level (Level). Note: This must be done in order for
theinduction hob to switch on.
Advice for use
1. Always use flat-bottomed pots and pans which maintain agood even cooking
surface with theinduction hob hotplate.
2. Theresidual heat in thehotplate can be used to keep food warm for awhile after
thehob has been switched off.
Care and maintenance
1. Turn off and unplug theinduction hob from thewall socket before cleaning it.
Letthehotplate cool before cleaning it.
2. Never immerse theinduction hob in water or other liquids.
3. Clean theexterior of theinduction hob with asoft damp cloth and theventilation
openings with asoft brush or handheld vacuum cleaner.
4. Do not use any sharp implements, abrasive or corrosive substances to clean
theproduct.
5. 5. Theinduction hob must not be cleaned using asteam cleaner.
Responsible disposal
This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with
general household waste. This applies throughout theentire EU. In order
to prevent any harm to theenvironment or health hazards caused by
incorrect waste disposal, theproduct must be handed in for recycling
so that thematerial can be disposed of in aresponsible manner. When
recycling your product, take it to your local collection facility or contact
theplace of purchase. They will ensure that theproduct is disposed of in
anenvironmentally sound manner.

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Troubleshooting
Error Correction
Theproduct does not
switch on when it is
plugged in and
[ON/STANDBY ]
has been pressed.
• Is theproduct plugged in correctly?
• Check for ablown fuse.
• Is thewall socket live? Check with another product.
• Have you pressed themode button [ Temp./Level]?
The [ON/STANDBY ]
indicator is on but
thehotplate is not
heating.
• Is thecooking vessel made of thecorrect material?
• Is theproduct in apreset working mode,
e.g. Timer mode?
• Theproduct might be faulty, contact our
Customer Services.
Theproduct switches
off unexpectedly
during use.
• Is theambient temperature too high?
• Is theair inlet or outlet blocked?
• Has thepreset Timer time elapsed?
• Has theoverheating safety cut-out switch tripped?
Wait afew minutes and try again.
Error code E3, E6 Wait amoment and then press [ ] (1). When
thetemperature has dropped to anormal level
theproduct will come back on.
E7, E8 Turn theproduct off. When thepower supply returns to
normal, theproduct will operate as normal.
E1, E2, E4,
E5, Eb
Theproduct might be faulty, contact our Customer Services.
Warning: If theproduct operates abnormally in any way, unplug it from thepower
supply and contact our Customer Services.
Specifications
Rated voltage 220–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power max 2000W
Size 350×280×68 (mm)
Weight 2.8kg