Gorenje IQ 641 AC User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF
THE SYSTEM
MT IE GB

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- automatic control of hob operation
- boil control
- saves up to 40% of energy
- actively retains nutrients, vitamins, and proteins in the food
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TABLE OF
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IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS..................................................................5
CONTROL UNIT................................................................................................................ 6
PREPARING THE LID FOR THE IQ FUNCTIONS........................................................8
Accessories supplied with the appliance ..........................................................................8
Installing the IQ sensor onto the lid ....................................................................................8
OPERATION OF THE IQ FUNCTIONS ........................................................................10
Use of functions and the appliance....................................................................................10
Cooking modes ............................................................................................................... 13
Cooking with a large amount of water............................................................................. 13
Slow cooking..................................................................................................................................15
Steam cooking...............................................................................................................................17
Defrosting frozen food ............................................................................................................. 18
Keeping the food warm ........................................................................................................... 18
Selecting the cooking power level.......................................................................................21
Frying.................................................................................................................................................21
Braising/searing .......................................................................................................................... 23
Switching o the functions and the appliance............................................................ 24
SETTING THE CLOCK ................................................................................................... 25
Using the minute minder........................................................................................................25
Using the countdown timer .................................................................................................. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 26
Replacing the battery ...............................................................................................................27
Ordering additional equipment............................................................................................27
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Important information
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IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
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• The IQcook system can only be active on one cooking zone at a time. When the settings
procedure is over, the IQcook system can be selected for another cooking zone.
• When using the IQcook system, the power boost function (P) cannot be used on the
adjacent cooking zone (above, under).
•Before the start of operation with any IQ function, the system must check all parameters;
therefore, the start of cooking is slightly delayed. During this time, do not remove the pot
from the cooking zone.
• Do not use of the STOP/GO function when using the IQcook system as this will interrupt
the IQcook system. (If the STOP/GO function is used nevertheless, then reactivate the IQ
system.)
• Reactivate the IQ system when the cooking zone is cooled (»H« is lit up on the display unit).
This will lead to optimum operating results.
• If you intend to use the IQ sensor on the lid, then a magnetic metal ring must be attached
to the upper side of the lid, on which the IQ sensor is installed before use. The glue will
fully set in 24 hours. In the meantime, do not use this lid and do not wash it (see section
»Preparing the lid«).
• Make sure the surfaces of the lid and the ring onto which the IQ sensor is to be installed are
always clean.
Place the IQ sensor on the ring so that it snaps into place.
• During the cooking process, do not lift the lid (only with functions that require the IQ
sensor). If this is necessary (e.g. to stir the food), only remove the lid briefly – for no more
than approx. 10 seconds.
• Do not place the lid with the IQ sensor on another pot or pan during the cooking process.
Use the same pot or pan until the end of the cooking process.
• Do not use the IQ sensor as a lid handle and do not remove it from the lid during cooking.
• Warning! The handle of the lid can heat up during operation; thus, use a cloth or a kitchen
mitten to touch it.
• The IQ sensor is water resistant. To allow a long useful life and sleek appearance of the
sensor, remove it from the lid after cooking and store it in a safe place so that it is not
damaged.
• Clean the IQ sensor using with a soft slightly damp cloth. Keep the front side always clean.
• A battery is installed in the IQ sensor (instructions for battery replacement are provided
herein).
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CONTROL UNIT
IQcook system can be used on any cooking zone by touching the IQ key.
symbol Description Use of the
lid
COOKING WITH A
LARGE AMOUNT
OF WATER -
method 1
The function allows bringing the water
rapidly to the boil and maintaining the boiling
temperature. It is appropriate for dishes such
as soups, vegetables, etc..
COOKING WITH A
LARGE AMOUNT
OF WATER -
method 2
The function allows rapid heating of water
to the boiling point with the lid in place. The
lid should then be removed and the process
continues at high cooking power. Suitable for
pasta (spaghetti), frozen vegetables, gnocchi,
dumplings etc.
SLOW COOKING –
method 1
This function is used for dishes that take longer
to cook, with slow heating and maintaining the
boil. It is appropriate for dishes that require a
long cooking time (goulash, rice, stews).
SLOW COOKING –
method 2
This function is suitable for cooking milk, rice
soué, and pudding.
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Switching the IQcook
system on/o
Symbol of
connectivity of the lid with
the system control module
2IQ functions 3
Cooking level
low
medium
high
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TIMER
STEAM COOKING
The function controls the steam and even
cooking.
For healthy cooking without overcooking.
The vegetables will retain its natural colour,
nutrients, and vitamins.
The lid must be in place throughout the
cooking process.
FRYING
Appropriate for dishes that require a large
amount of oil (0.5 to 1.0 litres):
doughnuts (Berliners), French fries, deep
frozen food etc.
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BRAISING/
SEARING
Appropriate for cooking meat at various
levels of cooking power. The meat will cook
evenly and remain juicy.
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DEFROSTING
FROZEN FOOD Defrosting food and melting chocolate.
KEEPING THE
FOOD WARM
Keeps the food warm at a temperature of
around 70°C.
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Lock - Child
lock
When active, all
keys, except for
and on/o keys ,
are inactive.
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Switching the
hob on/o
When the hob is
switched on, there
will be a short
beep and »0« will
be displayed.
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STOP/GO
(stop/go)
The function stops
the operation of
the cooking hob
for ten minutes.
The symbol II
appears.
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Setting the
clock (+/-)
Minute minder
Countdown timer
(For detailed
description of the
functions 4, 5, 6, 7,
see instructions
Built-in Induction Glass
Ceramic Hob).
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PREPARING THE LID FOR THE IQ FUNCTIONS
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(number depends on the model)Accessories supplied
with the appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time:
1. Clean the surface of the lid where you wish to attach
the IQ sensor, using the alcohol wipes supplied.
Use a new wipe, or tissue, for each lid.
2. Hold the ring using the tips of your fingers and remove
the self-adhesive sticker (do not touch the sticker
surface, in order to keep it clean.
Installing the IQ sensor
onto the lid
OK
2 min
Sensor IQ Ring Tissue/wipe
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3. Attach the ring to the part of the lid that you have
previously cleaned. Then, press on it using your fingers
to make sure it sticks evenly to the lid.
Do not attach the ring over or around the lid
release valve (depending on the lid model).
If the ring is placed too close to the edge, the lid
will be less stable and may turn upside down once
the sensor is in place.
The glue will fully set in 24 hours or in 72 hours
(depending on the lid) . In the meantime, do not
use this lid, do not wash it and do not attach the IQ
sensor to it.
4. Place the IQ sensor on the ring by slowly bringing it
towards the ring until it snaps into place.
Removing the sensor
After use, remove the IQ sensor and store it.
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24 h
72 h
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Use the lid with the pan or pot. If you use the same lid on several pieces of
cookware, make sure the lid fits on each of them.
Do not use the IQ sensor as a lid handle.
Do not wash the IQ sensor in a dishwasher.
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OPERATION OF THE IQ FUNCTIONS
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The IQcook system automatically controls the cooking progress; however,
it does not automatically switch off the functions after the end of cooking.
This has to be done manually or by means of a TIMER - a countdown timer
or a minute minder.
The IQcook system can be simultaneously activated on one cooking zone
only. When the settings procedure is over, the IQcook system can be
selected for another cooking zone.
IQook symbols on inactive cooking ones are dimly lit the entire time. If
you press the (symbol)
IQ
key on one cooking zone, the IQook symbol will
go out on other inactive cooking zones. When the settings procedure is
completed, all IQook symbols will be dimly lit again.
A - USE OF FUNCTIONS
With these functions, use the lid with the IQ sensor.
Do not place the lid with the IQ sensor on another pot or pan during the cooking
process. Use the same pot or pan until the end of the cooking process.
Before switching on the hob, the cooking zone and the bottom of the pot or pan
must be clean and dry.
Preparation procedure:
1. Fill the pot or pan with water and food and place it on
the cooking zone.
When cooking with water, make sure the water level
is no less than 50 mm bellow the upper edge of the
pan.
2. Cover the dish with a lid to which the IQ sensor is
attached.
50 mm
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Do not use the IQ sensor as a lid handle.
3. Touch the on/o key. A short beep will be emitted.
4. Activate the IQcook system by touching the IQ key
IQ
of the selected cooking zone.
will be displayed and all available cooking
programs will light up slightly.
5. Touch the slider under the selected symbol with your
finger, or slide your finger across the slider to select
the desired cooking function. After you remove your
finger from the slider, only the selected function will
remain fully lit while other will only be dimly lit. If the
settings are not changed within five seconds, the dimly
lit functions will go o.
With the functions "Cooking with a large amount
of water" ( ) and "Slow cooking" ( ), additional
symbols will light up after 5 seconds, allowing
you to select two modes of operation (see section
»Operating modes«).
* Timer function can be set before the start of operation
(see section »Timer settings«).
6. In order for the connection between the IQ sensor
and the control module to work, press the key on the
IQ sensor (attached to the lid). The same symbol on
the control module will indicate this .
TIMER
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7. After several seconds, the symbol will be fully lit and a
beep will be heard. The connection is now established
and the cooking process will begin.
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COOKING MODES
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Some types of food may foam during cooking. Lift
the lid and stir the contents. Use a lid with a release
valve!
When cooking with a large amount of water (when
the symbol ( ) lights up), it is possible that the
liquid is not visibly boiling yet. Leave the lid on the
pot (in mode 1) until the system heats the water to
a gentle boil. Intensity of maintaining the boil may
also depend on the type of pan and lid.
Method 1
The function allows rapid heating of water to the boiling
point and maintaining the boil. Suitable for food that
is placed in the water at the beginning of the cooking
process.
Food: SOUPS, PASTA, POTATOES etc.
Note: Before cooking, wash the vegetables, especially
potatoes, thoroughly in water. This will prevent foaming
during the cooking process.
Method 2
With this function, water will be brought quickly to the
boil with the lid in place; then, remove the lid and boiling
will be maintained.
Food: PASTA (SPAGHETTI), FROZEN FOOD (GNOCCHI,
DUMPLINGS, VEGETABLES) etc.
When cooking with a large amount of water, select the
symbol. After 5 seconds, the symbol will light up,
and the symbol will be dimly lit.
COOKING WITH A
LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER
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A) Symbol ( ) is fully lit and it is not necessary to select
it (the dimly lit symbol will go out after five seconds and
method 1 will be selected).
When the water is brought to the boil (with the lid in
place), the symbol will be lit and a beep will be heard.
B) If you select the dimly lit symbol ( ), which will then
be fully lit, then method 2 will be selected.
When the water is brought to the boil (with the lid in
place), the symbol will be lit and a beep will be heard.
Then, symbol , will appear which will remain lit for as
long as you do not remove the lid.
Put the food into the pot or pan and press any field on the
slider. Put the food into the pot or pan and press any field
on the slider. The symbol will disappear after a few
seconds.
Do not replace the lid.
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SLOW COOKING
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Some types of food may foam during cooking. Lift
the lid and stir the contents. Use a lid with a release
valve!
Method 1
This function is used for dishes that take longer to cook –
with slow heating and maintaining the boil.
Food: GOULASH, STEWS, SAUCES, RICE etc.
Note:
Rice - wash in water before cooking. Please note that
cooking one part of rice takes two to three parts of water.
Method 2
This function is suitable for cooking dishes by slow heating
– milk, rice pudding, pudding.
Food: MILK, RICE SOUFFLÉ, PUDDING etc.
Note:
Rice - wash in water before cooking. Please note that
cooking one part of rice takes two to three parts of water.
Stir the rice occasionally during the entire cooking process
(even when the symbol is still lit ).
Pudding - When the milk has heated up (with the lid on)
and the ( ) symbol lights up, add the pudding powder to
the milk and stir for approx. 3 minutes.
Select the symbol with the Slow cooking function.
After 5 seconds, the symbol will light up, and the
symbol will be dimly lit.
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A) Symbol ( ) will be fully lit and it is not necessary to
select it (the dimly lit symbol will go out after five seconds
and method 1 will be selected).
When the water is brought to the boil (with the lid in
place), the symbol will be lit and a beep will be heard.
Note: Do not lift the lid during the cooking process.
If necessary, only lift the lid briefly to stir the food.
B) If you select the dimly lit symbol ( ), which will then
be fully lit, then method 2 will be selected.
When the water is brought to the boil (with the lid in
place), the symbol will be lit and a beep will be heard.
Note: The system will automatically perceive when the
lid is removed. Communication will be interrupted after a
while, but you may continue to stir the food.
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FOOD AMOUNT OF
FOOD (kg)
AMOUNT OF
WATER
(dl)
COOKING
TIME
(min)
Note
apples 0,5 0,2 10-15
pears 0,4 0,2 10-15
peaches 0,4 0,2 10-15
plums 0,4 0,2 8-10
fruit mixture 0,5 0,2 10-12
potatoes 0,5 0,6 23-30 diced and washed
in water
broccoli 0,3 0,2 17-20
cauliflower 0,5 0,4 17-25
carrots 0,5 0,2-0,4 17-25
vegetable mixture 0,3 0,2-0,4 17-20
peas (frozen) 0,3 0,2 25-30
zucchini 0,4 0,2 10-13
egg-plants (aubergines) 0,3 0,4 10-13
chickpeas 0,25 1 50-80 It should be soaked
for approx. 12 hours
before cooking
lentil 0,3 1 20-25 It should be soaked
for approx. 12 hours
before cooking
cabbage (fresh) 0,3 0,4 20-25
sauerkraut 0,5 0,4 20-30
hot dogs 0,5 1 8-10
maize kernels 0,5 0,5 13-17
kale 0,5 0,4 20-25
string beans (frozen) 0,5 0,6 30-35
clam 0,3 0,4 13-17
shrimps (frozen tails) 0,4 - 13-17
Chicken breast, pieces 0,3 0,4 23-27
Cured cooked sausage 0,5 1 20-25
beef 0,3 1 50-60
For optimum cooking results, we recommend using a lid
without a steam release valve.
(cooking time depends on the quality, amount, and type of
food, as well as cookware, lid, and taste.)
First fill the pot with water and then add the food
(this applies to all food).
STEAM COOKING
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DEFROSTING FROZEN
FOOD
This function is suitable for defrosting all types of frozen food, as well as for melting
chocolate.
KEEPING THE FOOD
WARM
This function is suitable for keeping food of any type warm. It is also suitable for
preparing mulled wine.
Example:
When cooking goulash with the Slow Cooking function (method 1), switch to this system
after the cooking is done to keep the food warm.
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THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS WILL APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY DURING OPERATION:
The water is not boiling yet.
The water is boiling.
With the IQcook functions that require the use of the lid,
the system will automatically perceive if you remove the lid.
The symbol () will start flashing on the display and the hob
will beep.
Replace the lid onto the pot or pan and press any field on
the slider.
- If you do not do this and the water is not boiling yet (the
symbol () is lit up), the system will continue to operate;
however, optimum cooking results cannot be guaranteed in
this case.
- If the water is already boiling (symbol is on), then the
system will continue to operate. Communication of the
sensor with the cooking hob will be disconnected and the
symbol will be switched o (in this case, we cannot
guarantee optimum cooking results).
With the function »Cooking with a large amount of water
– Method 2«, symbol will appear on the display (as soon
as the water starts to boil) and it will remain lit until you
remove the lid.
SAFETY FEATURE – SmartSense
This function controls the system so that the food in the
pot or pan does not boil over if there is a shortage of liquid.
It is active in IQ functions for which the lid is required.
Symbol will appear on the display and the hob will beep.
The system will cut the power supply. The symbols will
disappear and the cooking zone will be switched o.
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With these functions, use the lid with an IQcook sensor and do not remove
it from the lid during cooking.
Never place a lid with an IQ sensor on the glass ceramic hob.
The hob must always fit the pot or pan. Never place the lid askew to only
partly cover the pan.
The selected function cannot be changed to another function during
operation. The cooking zone must first be switched off.
Do not lift the lid during the cooking process. If this is necessary (e.g. to stir
the food), only remove the lid briefly – for no more than approx. 10 seconds.
This will allow attaining optimum cooking results as well as saving some
energy.
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