Kogan KAMCTINDUCA User manual

INDUCTION COOKTOP
KAMCTINDUCA

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Safety & warnings
3
Overview
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Installation
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Operation
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Cleaning & care
22
Specifications
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Troubleshooting
24
Notes
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To ensure your safety and proper functioning of the appliance, it is important to carefully
read and follow this manual before installation and use. Remember to keep these
instructions with the appliance in case of moving or selling it. Users must have a complete
understanding of the appliance's operation and safety features.
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any
work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• This product is not suitable for DIY and should only be installed by a licenced
electrician.
• Make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance.
• Failure to follow the safety advice may result in electrical shock or death.
• Cautions
• Do not be install directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine or
clothes dryer, as the humidity may damage the electronics.
• To avoid damage, the walls and area above the cooktop surface must be able
withstand heat.
Safety instructions
• Take care when handling this product. The panel edges are sharp and pose a cutting
hazard. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
SAFETY & WARNINGS
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
WARNING: Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and
may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water but switch
off the appliance and then cover flame e.g., with a lid or a fire blanket.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during
use.

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• Combustible material or products should NOT be placed on this appliance at any time.
• To avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch
providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental 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.
• Ensure children do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without
supervision.
• Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or performing maintenance.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced. Cease use immediately and contact
help.Kogan.com for support.
• If the surface is cracked, switch off, cease use immediately and contact
help.Kogan.com for support.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hot
surface.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• Do not leave this appliance unattended. The cooking process must be supervised.
Health Hazard
• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
• However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin
pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this
appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic
field.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in death.
Hot Surface Hazard
• During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact the
Induction glass until the surface is cool.
• Ensure children are kept away during operation.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang
other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

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Important safety instructions
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Do not place or leave any magnetisable objects (e.g., credit cards, memory cards) or
electronic devices (e.g., computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be
affected by its electromagnetic field.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this user
guide. Do not rely on the pan detection feature to turn off the cooking zones when you
remove the pans.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand or climb on it.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children
climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
• Children or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance
should have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The
instructor should be satisfied that we can use the appliance without danger to
themselves or their surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
this user guide. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your cooktop.
• Do not stand on your cooktop.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the Induction glass surface as
this can scratch the glass.
• Do not use scorers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop,
as these can scratch the induction glass.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
o staff kitchen areas in shops
o offices and other working environments
o farm houses
o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
o bed and breakfast type environments.
• Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

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Top View
1
Induction cooking zone (Max. 1500W)
2
Induction cooking zone (Max. 2100W)
3
Induction cooking zone (Max. 1500W)
4
Induction cooking zone (Max. 2100W)
5
Glass plate
6
Control panel
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Power button
OVERVIEW
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2
3
5
4
7
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Control Panel
1
Heating zone selection controls
2
Power / Timer regulating key
3
Keylock control
4
ON/OFF control
5
Timer control
Induction Cooking
Induction cooking works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the pan,
rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only
because the pan eventually warms it up.
Pot
Magnetic circuit
Ceramic glass plate
Induction coil
Induced currents
1
5
4
1
2
3

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Before Installing the Cooktop
• Ensure the work surface is square and level and no structural members interfere with
space requirements.
• Ensure the work surface is made of a heat-resistant and insulated material.
• If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
• The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards
and regulations.
• A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is
incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to comply with the local
wiring rules and regulations.
• The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3 mm air gap contact
separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules allow
for this variation of the requirements).
• The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob installed.
• You consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
• You use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall
surfaces surrounding the hob.
Cut out a hole in the benchtop referring to the specifications listed in the “Location
Requirements” section.
o Ensure a minimum distance of 50mm is preserved around the hole.
o Ensure the thickness of the benchtop is at least 30mm.
o Select a heat-resistant and insulated benchtop material (wood and similar
fibrous or hygroscopic material should not be used unless specifically
designed to be used with induction cooktops).
o Ensure the Induction cooktop is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are
not blocked.
o Ensure the induction cooktop is in good working condition before installation.
o Ensure that the adhesives used in the installation must be able to resist
temperatures up to 150°C to avoid becoming unstuck.
o The rear wall, adjacent and surrounding surfaces must be able to withstand a
temperature of 90°C.
INSTALLATION

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Location Requirements
Note: The safety distance between the sides of the cook top and the inner
surfaces of the worktop should be at least 3mm.
L(mm)
W(mm)
H(mm)
D(mm)
A(mm)
B(mm)
X(mm)
F(mm)
590
520
60
56
560+4 +1
490+4 +1
50 min.
3 min.
Note: The distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above the
hotplate should be at least 760 mm.
A(mm)
B(mm)
C(mm)
D
E
760
50 min.
20 min.
Air intake
Air exit 5mm
Seal
Min.3mm
Wall
Min.30mm
760mm

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Ventilation
Ensure the induction cooktop is well ventilated and that air inlet and outlet are not blocked.
To avoid accidental contact with the underside bottom of the cooktop, it is required to
install a wooden insert, fixed by screws, at a minimum distance of 50mm from the
underside of the cooktop.
Note: There are ventilation holes around outside of the appliance. Ensure these holes are
not blocked by the benchtop when placing into position.
Fixing Brackets
1. Place the cooktop face down on a stable, soft surface (packaging, blanket etc.).
Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the cooktop.
2. Attach the cooktop to the bench top using the brackets on the underside of the
cooktop (refer to Figure 1). Adjust the bracket position to suit for different tabletop
thickness.
Min. 50mm
Max. 5mm
Max. 5mm
Bracket
BRACKET
Cooktop underside

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Note: Ensure the brackets do not touch with the inner surfaces of the worktop after
installation.
After Installing the Cooktop
• Ensure the power cable does not interfere with cupboard doors or drawers.
• There is adequate flow of air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection
barrier is installed below the base of the cooktop.
• The isolating switch is easily accessible.
Connecting the Cooktop to the Power Supply
This cook top must be connected to the mains power supply only by a
qualified licensed electrician. Before connecting to the mains power supply,
check that:
• The domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the cooktop.
• The voltage corresponds to the rating plate on the appliance.
• The power cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating plate. To
connect the cooktop to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers or
branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire.
The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned
so that its temperature will not exceed 75˚C at any point.
Cooktop
Bench top
Bracket
Figure 1

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If the total number of heating unit of the appliance you choose is not less than
4, the appliance can be connected directly to the mains by single-phase
electric connection, as shown below.
Yellow/Green
Black
Brown
Blue
220-240V~
220-
240V
~
380-415V~
L1
L2
N1
N2
Yellow/Green
Black
Brown
Blue
220-240V~
L1
L2
N1
N2
220-240V
L
N

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• If the cable is damaged or to be replaced, the operation must be carried service agent
authorised by Kogan.com.
• If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit-breaker
must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.
• The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and
that it is compliant with safety regulations.
• The cable must not be bent or compressed.
• The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only.
The bottom surface and the power cord of the cooktop are not accessible after
installation.
Disposal
This marking indicates that this appliance should not be disposed with
other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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Touch Controls
• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not your finger tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• 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
• Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the induction
symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
• You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test. Move
a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for
induction.
• If you do not have a magnet:
o Place a small amount of some water in the pan.
o If does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.
• Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel,
aluminium or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic and
earthenware.
• Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
OPERATION

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• Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass and is the
same size as the cooking zone. Use pans whose diameter is as large as the graphic of
the zone selected. Using a pot, a slightly wider energy will be used at its maximum
efficiency. If using a smaller pot efficiency could be less than expected.
• Pots less than 140 mm could be undetected by the hob. Always centre your pan on the
cooking zone.
• Always lift pans off the Induction hob – do not slide or they may scratch the glass.

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Cooking
1. Touch the Power button for three seconds. After power on,
the buzzer beeps once, all displays show “–” or “– –”,
indicating that the induction hob has entered standby mode.
2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to
use.
o 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 and an indicator
next to the key will flash
4. Select a heat setting by touching the “-” or “+” control.
o If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute,
the Induction hob will automatically switch off. You
will need to start again at step 1.
o You can adjust the heat setting at any time during
cooking.
5. If the display flashes, alternately with the heat setting,
this means that:
o you have not placed a pan on the correct cooking
zone
o the pan you’re using is not suitable for induction
cooking
o the pan is too small or not properly centred on the
cooking zone
o Heating will not take place unless there is a suitable
pan on the cooking zone.
o The display will automatically turn off after 1 minute
if suitable pan is not placed on it.

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Finish Cooking
1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you
wish to switch off
2. Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “0” or
touching “-” and “+” control together. Make sure the
display shows “0”.
3. Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the power
button
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 still hot.
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 are disabled.
• To lock the controls, touch the lock button. The timer indicator will display “Lo”
• To unlock the controls, touch and hold the lock button.
When the cooktop is in the lock mode, all the controls are disable except the
power button. Allowing you to turn the cooktop off in an emergency.

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Timer
You can use the timer in two different ways:
• You can use it as a countdown timer. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking
zone off when the set time is up.
• You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up. The timer
has a maximum of 99 min.
Using the Timer as a Countdown Timer
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on.
Note: you can use the countdown timer even if
you’re not selecting any cooking zone.
2. Touch “+” the controls of the timer. The
countdown indicator will start flashing and
“10” will show in the timer display.
3. Set the time by using the “-” or “+” buttons.
Note: Touch the “-” or “+” control of the timer
once to decrease or increase by 1 minute.
Touch and hold the “-” or “+” control of the timer
to decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
4. Touching the “-” and “+” together, will cancel
the timer and the “00” will show in the
minute display.
5. When the time is set, it will begin to count
down immediately. The display will show the
remaining time and the timer indicator will
flash for 5 seconds.
6. A buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the
timer indicator shows “- -” when the setting
time finished.

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Cooking Zone Timer
1. Touching the heating zone selection control that
you want to set the timer for. (e.g., zone 3#)
2. Touch timer control, the indicator will start
flashing and “10” will show in the timer display.
3. Set the time by using the “-” or “+” buttons.
Note: Touch the “-” or “+” control of the timer once to
decrease or increase by 1 minute.
Touch and hold the “-” or “+” control of the timer to
decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
4. Touching the “-” and “+” together, will cancel the
timer and the “00” will show in the minute display.
5. When the time is set, it will begin to count down
immediately. The display will show the remaining
time and the timer indicator flash for 5 seconds.
Note: The red dot next to power level indicator will
illuminate indicating that zone is selected.
6. When cooking zone timer expires, the
corresponding cooking zone will be switched off
automatically.
Other cooking zones will continue operating as normal when the cooking zone
timer has expired.

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Auto Shut Down
Auto shut down is a safety protection function for your induction cooktop. It will shut down
automatically if ever you forget to turn off the appliance after cooking. The auto shut down
times for various power levels 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
Note: When a pot is removed, the induction hob can stop heating immediately and the
cooktop will automatically switch off after 2 minutes.
Cooking Tips
Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if
you’re using Power Boost. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will
ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.
People with a heart pacemaker should consult with their doctor before using
this unit.
• When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimise the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated
through.
Searing Steak
1. Stand 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 – 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.