Elba EICH-K7072ST User manual

Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual carefully before
operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number
of the set.
See the label attached on the set and
quote this information to your dealer
when you require service.
For The Warranty Terms & Conditions, Please Refer To Warranty Certificate
B.I. INDUCTION CERAMIC HOB
MODEL: EICH-K7072ST(BK)

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We recommend that you read the instructions in this owner’s manual carefully
before using it for the best performance and to extend the lifespan of your appliance, as
it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure its safe installation, use
and maintenance.
Safety Precautions
Edges of the appliance may be sharp, extra cautions must be paid to avoid injury
cause by the sharp edges.
To ensure your safety, all electric appliances should only be installed or serviced
by qualified technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
authorized service center or similarly qualified technician in order to avoidhazard.
Do not place supply cord on the edge of table and counter, or near any heating
appliance.
In order to avoid electric shock, do not immerse supply cord, plug or other parts
into water.
Do not place the appliance near electric stove, heated oven, microwave or other
heat source.
In order to avoid burning or explosion, combustibles or flammable material
(curtains, cloth, wallpaper and others) should be kept away from the appliance.
Do not place plastic or other similar items on the cooktop.
This appliance does not come with a plug preassembled and it has to be properly
installed and earthed with a connecting fuse with the load of 15A.
The glass surface may become hot during use. Please keep away from children
and never touch the glass with bare hands.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait until it is cool before carry
out cleaning or maintenance.
In order to avoid electric shock, never use metal wire brush to clean the appliance
as pieces of metal are easy to touch live part.

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Never use metal scouring pads or sharp scrapers which will damage the glass
surface leading to broken or scratches.
In order to avoid burn or electric shock, never put too much food or metal utensils
on the cooktop.
Please make sure the hob has been switched off when it is not in used and
unplugged from the socket when you are planning not to use the appliance for a
longtime.
Other purpose except cooking is not allowed.
Do not rest heavy object on the glass surface. This may damage the glass.
Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface has been
broken, switch off the appliance immediately at the electrical mains and contact the
service center.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
Do not cook the food directly on the glass surface without any cooking utensils.

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Installation
Selection of installation equipment
1. Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the
purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space shall be preserved
around the hole. Be sure that the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm.
Please select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation
caused by the heat radiation from the appliance. Installation as shown below:
A(mm)
B(mm)
C(mm)
D
E
760
50 mini
20 mini
Air intake
Air exit 5 mm
Under any circumstances, make sure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet
are not blocked. Ensure the hob is in good working condition as shown above.
Note: The safety distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above the
hotplate should be at least 760mm.
L(mm) W(mm) H(mm) D(mm) A(mm) B(mm) X(mm)
710 410 58 54 680 380 Min 50

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Before locating the fixing brackets
The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply
force onto the controls protruding from the hob. Fix the hob on the work surface by screw
four brackets on the bottom of hob (see picture) after installation. Adjust the bracket
position to suit for different work surface’s thickness.
Connecting the hob to the mains power supply
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a
single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown below.
1. If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an authorized
technician using the proper tools, so as to avoid any accidents.
2. If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply, an omnipolar circuit
breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between thecontacts.
3. The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and it
complies with the safety regulations.
4. The cable must not be bent or compressed and shall be checked regularly.

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Product Overview
Top View
Control Panel
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1. ON/OFF
2. Power Control
3. Timer Control
4. Child Lock
5. Heating Zone
6. Boost Control
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5
2
4
1
3
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1. Min/Max. 1100/2200 W zone
2. Min/Max. 1800/2100 W zone
3. Control panel
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3

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Using the Touch Controls
• The controls respond to sensor touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep corresponding to the sensor touch function.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a
utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls
difficult to operate.
Choosing the right Cookware
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the
same size as the cooking zone. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the hob –do not slide / touch, or they may scratch the glass.

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Using Suitable Cookware for Induction
Use cookware made from ferromagnetic materials which are compatible with the induction
principle. Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan. We
recommend cookware made from cast iron, enamel coated steel or stainless steel
cookware designed for induction cooking. Pans made of pure stainless steel, aluminum or
copper without magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic and stoneware are not
suitable for use in the induction zone. Cookware with aluminum bottoms is not
recommended as it can cause metallic, shiny marks to appear on the glass ceramic surface
which are difficult to remove.
To test the compatibility of the cookware
Turn on the appliance and put some water in the cookware you want to check, and then
place the cookware on a cooking zone at any power level. You will notice that the
induction cooker remain cooking. If the power display the error code , the cookware is
incompatible and unsuitable for use with induction cooking.
To obtain best results
• Cookware with thick flat bases should be chosen for the benefit of uniform heat
distribution. Avoid using cookware with rough or deformed bases.
• Use of cookware with enamel coated base can prevent the glass top from getting
scratched.
• Always use pans with a diameter large enough to cover the cooking zone fully to
achieve even cooking and more efficient heat distribution.
Size of burner (mm) The minimum cookware (diameter /mm)
210 160

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Using your Induction/Ceramic Hob
To start cooking
After power on, the buzzer beeps once. All the indicators light up for 1 second then go out.
Indicating the induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.
1. Touch the ON/OFF control. All the indicators show “-“.
2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to use. Make sure the bottom
of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
3. Touch the heating zone selection control.
4. Select a heat setting by sliding the control panel. If you don’t choose a heat setting within
1 minute, the induction/ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start
again from step 1. You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking. By sliding
to left or right direction, the value will adjust up or down.

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When you have finished cooking
1.Touching the heating zone selection control that you wish to switchoff.
2.Turn the cooking zone off by sliding to left to area “0” until display show “0”.
3.Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
4.Beware of hot surfaces. “H” will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will
disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be
used as an energy saving function if you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate
that is stillhot.

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Boost function (Ceramic Zone)
The boost function consists of 2 circuits- the center zone and the outer zone. It can be used in
the following modes:
Center Zone –only first heating unit is turned on
Extended Zone(Center + Outer) –Both first and second heating circuits are turned on
NOTE: The Boost function for ceramic zone will not turn off automatically after certain of period.
When the temperature is achieve on the certain temperature level, the extended zone will rest for
few seconds and resume for operation again.
Using the boost function (Ceramic Zone)
1.Select the zone with boost function required.
2.Touch boost control until power level indication shows “=”.
Using the boost function (Induction Zone)
1.Select the zone with boost function required.

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2.Touch boost control until power level indication shows “P”.
NOTE: Boost function will only last for 5 minutes by default, after that the boost zone will return to
level 9 automatically.
Cancel the boost function
1.Select the zone with boost function.
(Ceramic Zone) (Induction Zone)
2.Induction Zone: Touch
(Ceramic Zone) (Induction Zone)
the slider bar to cancel the boost function and select the level you
want to set.
Ceramic Zone: Press the boost function key to switch off the outer cooking zone.

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Locking the Controls
• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children
accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control aredisabled.
To lock the controls
Touch and hold the key lock button. The timer indicator will show “Lo“
To unlock the controls
1. Make sure the induction hob is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the key lock control for 3 seconds.
3. You can now start using your induction hob.
When the hob is in the lock mode, all the controls are disable except the ON/OFF function.
You can always turn the hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you shall
unlock the hob first in the next operation.
Residual Heat Warning
When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat. The
letter “H” will appear to warn you to keep away from the glass surface.
Auto Shutdown
This safety feature occurs whenever you forget to switch off the cooking zone. The default
shutdown times are shown in the table below:
Power Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Default working timer (hour)
8
8
8
4
4
4
2
2
2

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Using the Timer
You can use the timer in two different ways:
• Use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off
when the set time is up.
• Use it to turn off after the set time is up. You can set the timer for up to 99 minutes.
Using the Timer as a Minute Minder
If you are not selecting any cooking zone
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on and the zone selection key is not activated (zone
indicator show “-” and not blinking)
2. Touch the timer control, “00” will show in the timer display. “0” will flash and ready to
set the timer.
3. Set the timer setting by sliding the controls to right. Now the timer will appear from
00 minutes become 05 minutes.
4. Touching the timer control again, the first digit will flash and ready to set the timer.
5. Set the timer setting by sliding the controls to right. Now the timer will appear from
05 minutes become 95 minutes.

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6. When the time is set, it will begin to countdown immediately. The display will show
the remaining time.
7. Buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator shows “- -”when the setting
time finished.
Setting the timer to switch off one or more cooking zones
If you are selected any cooking zone
1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you want to set thetimer.
2. Touch the timer control, “00” will show in the timer display. “0” will flash and ready to
set the timer.
3. Set the timer setting by sliding the controls to right. Now the timer will appear from
00 minutes become 05 minutes.
4. Touching timer control again, the first digit will flash and ready to set thetimer.

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5. Set the timer setting by sliding the controls to right. Now the timer will appear from
05 minutes become 95 minutes.
6. When the time is set, it will begin to countdown immediately. The display will show
the remaining time.
7. There will be a red dot in the right bottom corner of power indicator which indicate
that zone has been selected.
8. When cooking timer has ended, the corresponding cooking zone will be switch off
automatically.
If the timer is set on more than one zone
1. When you set the timer for several cooking zones, the red dot of the related cooking
zone will be indicated. The timer display will show the “minutes” countdown for the
shortest timer and show the longer timer once the first one finished.
2. For example, the left zone has been set to power 3 level, 15 minutes timer and right
zone, power 6 level, 45 minutes timer. The timer display will show the shortest timer
and flash the indicator as left zone.
3. Once the left zone timer has ended, the corresponding zone will switch off. Then the
right zone will show a new timer and the dot of the right zone will flashagain.

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Cancel the timer
1. Touch the heating zone selection control that you wish to cancel the timer.
2. Touch the timer control and the indicator will flash.
3. Touch the slider control to left to set the timer to “00” then the timer will be cancelled.
Power Management
Power sharing function limits the maximum power used. The maximum available power
(preset) is shared between the cooking zones. If all zones are turned on, the power
management will not allow all zones to operate at full power but will alternate the power
among all zones so the total power will be equal to the preset maximum power. The change
will be visible on power level displays. The last command given to a cooking zone takes
priority on the power setting.
Model: EICH-K7072ST(BK)
This model comes with the total rated power of 3,600W. The ceramic zone maximum power
is 1,100W and induction zone has the maximum power of 1,800W without the Boost function
turned on. When the two cooking zones are turned on with either one of the cooking zones
has activated the Boost function, the power sharing function will lower down another cooking
zone to limit the total rated power at 3,600W.
For example, when the left cooking zone (Ceramic Zone) has activated the Boost function,
the maximum power will go up to 2,200W. The power sharing function will lower down the
right cooking zone (Induction Zone) to 1,400W so as to maintain the total power not
exceeding the limit with a total of 3,600W. Inversely, when the right cooking zone has
activated the Boost function, the maximum power will go up to 2,100W. The left cooking zone
(Ceramic Zone) will turn off the outer zone and remain operational on the inner zone so as to
maintain the total power not exceeding the limit with a total of 3,600W.

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Cooking Guidelines
Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly at high
power levels. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite
spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.
Cooking Tips
• When food comes to boil, reduce the temperature setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heatedthrough.
Simmering
• Simmering occurs below temperature around 85˚C. When bubbles are just rising
occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious soups and
tender stews because the flavour develops without overcooking the food.
• You should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below boilingpoint.
• Some tasks including cooking rice by the absorption method may require a setting
higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time
recommended.

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Searing steak
To cook juicy flavour steaks:
1. Defrost the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan
and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the
thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2 to
8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is –the firmer it feels the
more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and
become tender before serving.
For stir-frying
1. Choose a compatible flat-based wok or a large fryingpan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking
large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of cookingoil.
4. Cook any meat firstly, put it aside and keeps it warm.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a
lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through beforeserving.

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Heat Settings
The settings below are reference guidelines only. The exact setting will vary depending
on several factors, including your cookware and the amount of food you are cooking.
Experiment with the hob to find the best settings that suit you.
Heat Setting
Purpose
1 - 2
• delicate warming for small amounts of food
• melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
• gentle simmering
• slow warming
3 - 4
• reheating
• rapid simmering
• cooking rice
5 - 6
• pancakes
7 - 8
• sauteing
• cooking pasta
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• stir-frying
• searing
• bringing soup to the boil
• boiling water
Error Code
If an abnormal situation comes up, the induction zone will enter the protective
status automatically and display corresponding code as below:
Error Code
Possible causes
What to do
E2/E3
Abnormal supply voltage
Please inspect the supply
voltage and power on after the
power supply is normal.
E4/E5
Temperature sensor failure
Please contact technician.
E6/E9
Bad induction hob heat
radiation
Please restart after the induction
hob cools down.
E7/E8
Temperature sensor IBGT
failure
Please contact technician.
The above are the judgment and inspection of common failures.
Please do not disassemble the units by yourself to avoid any dangers and
damages to the induction hob.