Gorenje IQook Guide

Glass ceramic induction built-in cooking hob
MT IE GB Instructions for use, installation,
and connection

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Built-in glass ceramic induction hob is intended solely
for use in households. Our products are packed in
environment-friendly materials which can be safely
recycled, disposed of, or destroyed. Respective packaging
materials are labeled accordingly. When the appliance is
outdated and you intend to dispose of it, please make
sure this is done in an environment-friendly manner. Take
it to an authorized collection center for waste household
appliances.
Instructions for use have been prepared for the user, and
describe the particulars and handling of the appliance.
These instructions apply to dierent models from the
same family of appliances, therefore you may find
information and descriptions that may not apply to your
particular appliance.
The appliance should be connected to the power supply
in accordance with the instructions from the chapter
“Electrical connections” and in line with the standing
regulations and standards. The connections should be
carried out by a qualified personnel only.
The rating plate with basic information is located
underneath the appliance.
Appliances are allowed to be mounted on one side next
to a high kitchen cabinet, the height of which may exceed
that of the appliance. On the opposite side however, only a
kitchen cabinet of equal height as the appliance is allowed.
Dear customer !
Instructions for use
Installation instructions
Rating plate
Fire hazard protection
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IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE..........................................5
Safety percautions........................................................................................................................5
Warnings............................................................................................................................................6
CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP..........................................................................................7
Operating the cooking hob......................................................................................................8
Induction hotplate function principle..................................................................................9
Appropriate cookware for induction hotplates..............................................................9
Power regulation ...........................................................................................................................11
Energy saving tips ........................................................................................................................11
HOB CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 12
Switching the hob on .................................................................................................................12
Switching the hotplate on........................................................................................................12
Switching the hotplate o...................................................................................................... 13
Switching the hob o................................................................................................................ 13
Child safety lock .......................................................................................................................... 13
Remaining heat indicator ........................................................................................................ 14
Power Boost and Super Power Boost .............................................................................. 14
Operation time limit................................................................................................................... 14
Overheating safety device.......................................................................................................15
Power boost function.................................................................................................................15
Recalling last settings ................................................................................................................17
Timer function................................................................................................................................17
Safety functions and error display...................................................................................... 19
CONTROL UNIT - IQ......................................................................................................20
IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS............................................................... 22
PREPARING THE LID FOR THE IQ FUNCTIONS..................................................... 23
Accessories supplied with the appliance ....................................................................... 23
Installing the IQ sensor onto the lid ................................................................................. 23
OPERATION OF THE IQ FUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 25
Use of functions and the appliance................................................................................... 25
COOKING MODES.......................................................................................................... 27
Steam cooking..............................................................................................................................27
Poaching......................................................................................................................................... 29
Slow cooking ................................................................................................................................. 31
Cooking with a large amount of water............................................................................ 32
Defrosting frozen food ............................................................................................................ 33
Keeping the food warm ..........................................................................................................33
Selecting the cooking power level..................................................................................... 36
Braising/searing ...........................................................................................................................37
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TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 39
Replacing the battery ..............................................................................................................40
Ordering additional equipment...........................................................................................40
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF CERAMIC - GLASS HOB............................41
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 41
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 42
Important warnings................................................................................................................... 42
Installing the foam gasket......................................................................................................43
Worktop cutout dimensions .................................................................................................44
Installation procedure ..............................................................................................................44
Lower kitchen cabinet ventilation slots........................................................................... 45
Installation diagram................................................................................................................... 47
CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLAY............................................................... 48
TECHNICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................49
Rating plate...................................................................................................................................49
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall
be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the
cooking surfaces.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil
can be dangerous and may result in fire. Never try to
extinguish a fire with water, but switch o the appliance
and then cover flame with a lid or a damp cloth.
• After use, switch o the hob element by its control and
not rely on the pan detector.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch o the
appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface since they can
get hot.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the cooking hob, as this may result in an electric
shock.
• The appliance is not intended to be controlled by external
timers or special control systems.
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APPLIANCE
Safety percautions

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• The appliance may only be connected to the power mains by an authorized service
technician or expert.
• Tampering with the appliance or non-professional repair thereof may result in risk of severe
injury or damage to the product. Any repairs may only be carried out by an authorized
service technician or expert.
• The appliance is intended solely for cooking. Do not use it for any other purpose, e.g. for
room heating. Do not place empty cookware on the cooking zones.
• If another electrical appliance is connected to a AC power socket near the appliance, make
sure the power cord does not come into contact with hot cooking zones.
• Do not store temperature-sensitive items underneath the appliance, such as cleaners or
detergents, spray cans etc.
• Using the glass ceramic hob as a storage area may result in scratches or other damage to
it. Never heat food in aluminium foil or in plastic containers on the cooking hob. Such foil or
containers may melt which can result in a fire or damage to the cooking hob.
• Do not place objects like knives, forks, spoons, or lids on the induction cooking zone as they
can become very hot.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city oce, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Warnings

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3
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4
5
1. Induction hotplate rear left
2. Induction hotplate rear right
3. Induction hotplate front left
4.Induction hotplate front right
5. Hob control panel
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A Hob on/o key
B Display and cooking zone function key
B1 Cooking zone decimal point
C Slider
D Power boost
E Control unit lock / Child lock
F IQcook system on/o
G Timer function display unit
G1 Active cooking zone timer function symbol
ABCDEF
GG1
B1
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Operating the cooking
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• Ceramic glass hob is fitted with three or four hotplates.
Hob surface is completely flat and smooth, without
edges to accumulate dirt.
• The hob is fitted with high power induction hotplates.
Heat is generated directly at the bottom of the dish,
where it is most needed, without any losses through the
ceramic glass surface. This way the required extent of
energy is considerably smaller compared to traditional
heaters, which operate on radiation principle.
• Glass ceramic hotplate is not heated directly, but only
by return heat transmitted by the dish. This heat figures
as “remaining heat” after the hotplate is turned o. The
induction hotplate generates heat from the induction
coil, installed underneath the ceramic glass surface. The
coil creates magnetic field at the bottom of the dish
(which can me magnetized) which in turn originates
whirling flows of current which then heat the hotplate.
• Induction hotplate will function perfectly only if
appropriate cookware is used.
• During cooking, cookware should be placed in the
middle of the cooking zone.
• The appropriate cookware is the one which enables
induction, for example steel, enamel or steel alloy
cookware. Pots made from steel alloy with copper or
aluminum bottom, or glass pots are inappropriate.
• When using a pressure cooker, keep an eye on it until
the appropriate pressure level is reached and settled.
First, switch the cooking zone to maximum power,
then reduce the power on time in compliance with the
pressure cooker manufacturer’s instructions.
• Only use cookware with flat bottom! Concave or convex
(indented or bulging) bottom may impede the operation
of overheat protection mechanism and the cooking hob
may become too hot. This could lead to cracks in the
glass surface and melting of the pan bottom. In case of
damage resulting from the use of unsuitable cookware
or overheating of empty, dried-out pots or pans (with
nothing in them), the warranty is void.
Induction hotplate
function principle
IMPORTANT!
• In case sugar or other heavily sweetened substance is spilled on the hotplate, wipe it
immediately and remove the sugar residues with a scraper although the cooking zone
is still hot, otherwise the hotplate may be damaged.
• Avoid cleaning the cooktop while the cooking zones are still hot, as you may damage
the hob.
Appropriate cookware
for induction hotplates
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• When buying cookware, check if it bears the label
“allows induction”.
Only use cookware suitable for electric and
induction cooking, with a:
• thick bottom (at least 2.25 mm)
• flat bottom.
Cooking zone Minimum pan bottom diameter
Ø 160 mm Ø 110 mm
Ø 180 mm Ø 110 mm
Ø 200 mm Ø 145 mm
The magnet test
Using a small magnet, it is possible to check whether the
bottom of your cookware can be magnetized .Use only
cookware to which the magnet will stick.
Pan recognition
One of the many advantages of an induction cooking hob
is the pan, or cookware, recognition. Even if there is no
cookware on the cooking zone, or if a pan with a diameter
smaller than that of the cooking zone, is placed on it, no
heat is wasted. If the pan is much smaller than the cooking
zone, it may not be perceived / recognized by the cooking
zone. When the cooking zone is switched on, a symbol
“U” will light up on the power level display. If a piece of
cookware is placed on the cooking zone in the following
ten minutes, it will be recognized by the cooking hob and
the cooking zone will be powered up to the set cooking
level.
As soon as the pan is removed from the cooking zone,
power supply to the cooking zone is disconnected. If a
pan with a diameter smaller than that of the cooking zone
is placed on it, only the power required to heat up the pan
in use will be supplied.
The cooking zone can be damaged:
• If an empty pan is placed on it.
• Before placing the pan on the cooking zone, wipe
the pan bottom dry to enable the flow of heat and to
prevent damage to the cooking zone.
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• For cooking and frying, only use cookware that can
be magnetized, i.e. steel, enamel-coated, or cast iron
cookware. Only then will the induction cooking zone
operate.
Cooking zone heat power can be set to ten dierent levels.
The table lists some examples of use for each level.
• When buying cookware be careful in selecting size:
pot diameter usually refers to the top edge of the dish,
which is often larger than the dish bottom.
• Steam-pressure pots (economic pots), which use
pressure in tightly sealed interior, are especially
economic, and save both time and energy. Shorter
cooking time leaves more vitamins in food.
• Always leave enough water in steam-pressure pots,
otherwise it may result in overheating which may
damage both the pot and the hotplate.
• Always cover the cookware with lids of appropriate size.
• Use such dish size to accommodate the quantity of food
to be prepared. If you use excessively large pot for small
amount of food, you will consume considerably more
energy.
Power regulation
Power setting Purpose
0O, using remaining heat
1 - 2 Maintaining warm food, slow simmer of smaller quantities (lowest
setting)
3 Slow simmer (continuation of cooking after a powerful start-up)
4 - 5 Slow cooking (continuation) of larger quantities, roasting larger chunks
6 Roasting, browning
7 - 8 Roasting
9 Cooking large amounts, searing/braising
P“Power boost” setting for start of the cooking process; also suitable for
very large amounts of food
Energy saving tips

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• After connecting the glass ceramic hob to the power
mains, all symbols on the display will light up briefly. The
cooking hob is then ready for operation.
• Cooking hob is controlled by means of electronic touch
sensors which are activated by light pressure of a
fingertip for at least 1 second.
• Each touch of a sensor is signaled by short beep.
• Avoid placing any objects upon the surface of touch
sensors. Also, try to keep the surface of touch sensors
clean at all times.
Touch the ON/OFF button (A) for at least 1 second. The
hob is on and hotplate displays are illuminated.
If no further action or setting is taken within the
following 20 seconds, the hob is automatically
switched o.
When the hob is switched on with the ON/OFF button
(B), you may during the next 20 seconds switch on the
selected hotplate.
Displays also function as control buttons by which
you may change power settings.
• Touch the hotplate selection key (B), decimal dot (B1)
adjacent to the selected hotplate display is switched on
and slider keys (C) are displayed.
• By touching the slider keys select the required power
setting from 1 to 9 or P.
• During the following 10 seconds slider keys are switched
o and decimal dot disappears. Hotplate is active.
Slider sensor keys (C, D) react better if touched
from the bottom. The same goes for sensors (E, F).
Changing the hotplate power setting
• Select the appropriate hotplate by touching the key (B).
Decimal dot (B1) adjacent to the selected hotplate display
is switched on, and slider sensor keys are illuminated.
Depending on the selected power setting, slider keys light
up to the selected power setting, while the remaining idle
keys are flashing.
(Example: in case of selected power setting 6, the first 6
Switching the hob on
Switching the hotplate
on
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sensor keys are illuminated constantly, while other slider
keys are flashing).
• Power setting is selected and/or changed by touching the
slider keys.
• First select the hotplate you wish to switch o.
• By sliding the finger towards the left side or by touching
the far left side of the slider (left of the last slider key)
set the hotplate power to 0. If all hotplates are set to
power 0, the entire hob is automatically switched o
after 20 seconds.
The hob may be switched o at any time by touching the ON/
OFF button (A).
By activating the safety lock mechanism the hob is protected
against accidental activation and operation of hotplates. This
way the safety lock is also a mechanism for the protection of
children.
Activating the child safety lock
• The hob must be switched o.
• Touch the (A) key to switch on the hob. In addition to
other symbols, the lock key (E) will also be displayed.
• Touch the (E) field and hold it for approximately 3
seconds. (A beep will be sounded, and symbol »L« will
appear on all displays (B).)
• Switch o the appliance with the (A) key; if nothing is
pressed, it will switch o automatically after 10 seconds.
The child lock is now activated.
Deactivating child safety lock
• Touch the (A) key to switch on the hob. »L« will appear
on all display units (B).
• Touch the (E) field and hold it for approximately 3
seconds. (A beep will be heard and »0« will be displayed
in place of »L«.)
• The child lock is now deactivated and the cooking hob
can be controlled normally.
Switching the hotplate
o
Switching the hob o
Child safety lock
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Glass ceramic hob also features remaining heat indicator
»H«. Hotplates are not heated directly, but through return
heat radiating from the dish. As long as the symbol »H« is
on after the hotplate was switched o, the remaining heat
may be used for warming up food or for melting.
Even when the symbol »H« disappears, the hotplate may
still be hot. Be careful of burns!
For rapid cooking, power boost can be activated for any
cooking zone. This will allow you to rapidly heat large
amounts of food using extra power.
Warning:
The cooking zone with the SP
P
symbol (Super Power
Boost) oers the Super Power Boost function. In this zone,
extra power is activated for five minutes; then, it switches to
level 9.
After automatic shut o the function may be activated
following the 5 minutes pause.
Switching on the »Power boost« control
• Select the hotplate and touch the slide sensor at its far
right end (D), labeled with the symbol »P«.
• Power display indicates the character »P«.
Switching o the »Power boost« control
• Select the hotplate and use the slide sensor (C) to
reduce the cooking power.
Safety switch o
Power setting Hours lapse prior safety switch
o
18
26
35
45
54
61,5
71,5
81,5
91,5
P1,5
Remaining heat
indicator
Power Boost and Super
Power Boost
Operation time limit
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Maximum continuous operation of a particular hotplate
is limited, and the duration is displayed in the above
chart. When the hotplate is switched o by the safety
mechanism, the indicator displays symbols »0«, or »H« in
case there is any remaining heat left.
Example:
Set the cooking zone to level 6 and leave it to operate for
a while. If the cooking zone setting is not changed, the
security mechanism will switch o the zone after one and
a half hour.
• The hob is fitted with a cooling fan which cools the
electronic components during cooking. The fan may
operate for a while even after the end of the cooking
process.
• Induction cooking hob is also fitted with a built-
in overheating protection device that protects the
electronic parts from damage. The protection device
operates at several levels. When the cooking zone
temperature increases considerably, the cooking power
is reduced automatically. If this is not enough, the power
of currently heated cooking zones is reduced further
or shut o entirely. In this case, »E2« will be indicated
on the display. When the hob has cooled down, entire
cooking hob power is again available.
When the automatic cooking mode is activated the hotplate
will operate at maximum power for a limited period of
time depending upon the selected power setting and then
automatically switch to the reduced pre-selected power
level to resume cooking. The automatic maximum power
setting may be switched on at any hotplate and for all power
settings except for maximum setting 9 and »P« function.
Activating automated fast cooking mode
• Select the desired hotplate by pressing the relevant key
(B), then select the desired cooking power by pressing
the slider (C). Keep the finger at the selected power
setting for around 3 seconds till you hear the beep and
the display (B) indicates the character »A«.
The symbol “A” and the selected power level will be
indicated alternately on the display. When the power
boost function has expired, the cooking zone will switch
automatically to the selected level which is then indicated
permanently on the display.
Overheating safety
device
Power boost function
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If power is reduced for a cooking zone on which
the automatic rapid heating feature is activated,
the automatic rapid heating feature will be
switched off for this cooking zone.
The power boost function is appropriate for the
following:
• Food that is cold at the beginning of preparation is quickly
warmed up, and then left to cook for a longer period of
time; with the power boost function, this can be done
without constantly controlling the cooking process (e.g.
beef stew).
The power boost function is not recommended for the
following:
• Food that is fried, broiled, or stewed and must be turned
frequently, adding liquid, or stirring; dumplings or pasta
with a lot of liquid; food that requires boiling for longer
period of time in a pressure-cooker.
Dish/cooking mode quantity power level cooking duration
(min)
Soup/reheating 0,5 – 1 lit A7 - 8 4 - 7
milk/reheating 0,2 – 0,4 lit A1 - 2 4 - 7
rice/simmering
125 – 250 g
approx. 300ml -
600ml water
A2 - 3 20 - 25
cooked jacket
potatoes
750g – 1,5 kg
approx. 600ml –
900ml water
A5 - 6 25 - 38
fresh vegetables/
boiling
0,5 – 1 kg
approx. 400ml –
600ml water
A4 - 5 18 - 25
• The table below lists the examples of some dishes for which rapid heating is
appropriate.
• The values indicated are approximate and depend on other parameters (e.g. type and
quality of cookware, quantity of additional water, etc.).
• Minor quantities are indicated for smaller cooking zones and major quantities apply to
larger cooking zones.
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By using this function you may recall any preceding
settings on activated hotplates in case you had
accidentally switched the hob o, but you have to act
within 6 seconds following the accidental switch o.
• Within 6 seconds following the switch o you must
switch on the hob using the ON/OFF key (A). The key
(F) is flashing on the display for 6 seconds. During this
time you need to touch the flashing key and restore all
previous settings which were active prior the last switch
o.
The appliance has two timer function alternatives:
Countdown timer – counting down the time with switch
o function for each cooking zone
Minute minder – counting down the time without
switching o the cooking zone upon expiry The setting
can be made in the interval from 1 to 99 minutes.
TIMER OPERATION
Timer simplifies the cooking procedure by setting the
period of time for the operation of a particular hotplate.
When the countdown time elapses the selected hotplate is
automatically shut o and a beep is heard. You may stop
the beeper by pressing any key, or just wait till it stops
automatically after approximately 2 minutes. Timer may be
set for each particular hotplate independently. The display
always indicates only one countdown time: the hotplate
with the shortest timer countdown period.
Timer may be set only if minute minder (alarm) is
not activated.
Recalling last settings
Timer function
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Setting the timer
• Touch the (B) cooking zone key to select the desired
cooking zone. Then, use the slider (C) to set the cooking
power.
• By pressing the timer display (G) the symbol »CL« is
changed to »0-«, and the relevant symbol indicating the
selected hotplate starts flashing (G1), slider (C) is
illuminated.
• By sliding the finger along the slider select the time
between 1 and 9 minutes. Confirm your selection by
pressing the timer display key, and the display changes
to »-x«. (x… already set value). Now you may use the
slider to set the desired value from »1x« to »9x«. After
a few seconds the set value is activated and time
countdown begins.
ALARM (MINUTE MINDER)
Alarm function does not switch o the hotplate operation
but merely signals the preset elapsed time period. You
may stop the alarm by pressing any key or wait until it
stops automatically after approximately 2 minutes.
The alarm function may be activated only if no
hotplate is switched on.
Setting the minute minder:
• Switch on the cooking hob by touching the on/o key
(A).
• Press the timer display key (G) to change the symbol
»CL« to »0-»; slider (C) is illuminated.
• By touching the slider set the desired time period the
same way it is described above for timer function.
• If you subsequently fail to select any hotplate, the hob
will be automatically shut o after a few seconds, while
the alarm display remains.
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The cooking hob is fitted with overheating protection
sensors. If the temperature rises too high, individual
cooking zones or even the entire cooking hob can be
temporarily switched o automatically.
In case of an operation failure or if the fault /
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.
Safety functions and
error display
Error, possible cause, solution
Continuous beep and Er03 flashing on the
display.
Water spilt over sensor surface, or an
object placed over the sensors.
Wipe the sensor surface.
Flashing E/2 The cooking zone has overheated. Wait
until it cools down.
E/3 flashes
Unsuitable cookware that lacks
ferromagnetic properties. Use another pot
or pan.
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1IQ functions
2Power levels
FIQcook system on/o
- 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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CONTROL UNIT - IQ
IQcook system can be used on any cooking zone by touching the IQ key.