Steba IK3500 Induction Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Steba

Table of Contents

IK3500 Induction
Cookware
Safety information
Cleaning
Assembly
Boost-Function
Troubleshooting
References
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IK3500 Induction
Instruction Manual

IK3500 Induction

220 – 240V~; 50/60Hz, 3500W
www.steba.com

Induction – the modern way of cooking
1 litre water boils within 4 minutes!
An electromagnetic field of force directly heats the pot bottom, thereby:

up to 50% lower power consumption
up to 30% shorter cooking time
pot detection and power cut-off, if no pot on the device

Cookware

Applicable are enamelled or induction-appropriate pots. Minimum diameter 10 cm. Too large pots can lead to an overheat of the electronic. You can test with a magnet whether your cookware is suitable or not. If it sticks to the base of the pot, you can use the pot.
Pots made of aluminium, copper, glass, ceramics and chrome nickel steel are not suitable.
Make sure that the bottom of the pot is flat and not too thin, as this will influence the temperature regulation negatively.
Place the appropriate pot / pan (minimum diameter 10 cm) on the plate.
Caused by the composition of the materials of the pot, some noise might be heard during cooking.
Never heat up empty pots as this may lead to discoloration and deformation. Pots are excluded from the warranty.

Generally
This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

Persons with heart pacemakers should consult their doctor before using the device.
Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
Because of radio interference from radio or TV, connect the device to a separate circuit.
Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.
Do not plug with wet hands.
Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
Do not pull at the cord. Don’t pull it over edges and don’t bend it too much.
Keep the cord away from hot parts.
The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).
The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.
Never place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.
Never immerse the unit in water.
Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.
To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.
The device gets hot, only transport after it cooled down and without cookware on top.
Only use the device as described in this manual.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type en- vironments o bed and breakfast type environments.
Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns!
While using the device, the surface can get very hot! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to burnable materials.
If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm². A cable drum must always be unwound.
If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard. This device has a power consumption of 3500 watts.
Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.
The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Risk of electronic shock! Do not put any sharp objects into the ventilation slots. Do not use the device if there are cracks in the glass plate.
Never place empty pots, cutlery or other metallic objects onto the device. Those objects will get hot! Do not heat cans, they can explode.
Do not place a sheet of paper or metal foil between the pot or the pan and the device.
Do not load the glass surface with more than 8kg.
In order to protect the electronic parts, the ventilation runs for a couple of minutes after the device has been turned off.”
The glass surface can have a residual heat after cooking.
Attention! Do not place hot pots or pans onto the control panel!”
Not warranty payments!
Do not use the device if unsupervised. Oil and fat can catch fire if they get too hot. In case of grease fire unplug and never extinguish with water! Cover the pot with a lid, plate, or similar.
Do not place near objects which are affected by magnet. (e.g. automatic-banking cards).

Cleaning

Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.
Never immerse the unit into water.
Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.
Pay attention that no liquids can get into the device through the air intakes.
A discoloration or storing can be caused if pots are used which are not clean at the bottom.
Use a damp cloth and some detergent for cleaning.
Do not use any abrasive milk, polishing wool or solvent for cleaning.
Use vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt from the air intake and exhaust vent.

Workplace
Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable, non-metallic and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Assembly

If you want to install the device on a table top, please make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered, adequate ventilation must be ensured.
Please note the assembly dimensions as displayed below. Steba IK3500
Induction - Assembly

Flex zone
Several electric coils are located under the glass plate. These are adjustable for:

Left cooking surface
Right cooking surface
Total cooking surface

Pots with a diameter of min 10 cm can be placed and moved on the plate. Depending on the pot size you can place, for example, one to two pots one after the other on the left side and move them. Only the energy is taken which is caused by the pot size. If the total cooking area is chosen, you can place several pots and pot sizes on the surface.

Getting started

Place the induction-appropriate cookware onto the device.
Plug in the device to an earthed socket, Power flashes.
Note: If no or inappropriate pot is recognised, the devices turns off and O/E is shown in the display.
Press the On/Off button. The display shows — and the ventilation stars working.
The device is in standby mode.
Press the menu button once, the display shows [ 9 ] o The total cooking surface is activated. Several pots can be placed on the cooking surface.
o The power of the total cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.
Press the menu button twice, the display shows [ 9 9] o The power of the flashing left cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.
o Power: 1 = clocked, 2 = 1050W, 3 = 1150W, 4 = 1250W, 5 = 1400W, 6 = 1500W, 7 = 1550W, 8 = 1650W, 9 = 1700W
o The right surface shows 9 and is activated as soon as a pot is put on top of it.
Press the menu button a third time, to change the values of the right side. The display shows [9 9] o The power of the flashing right cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.
o Power: 1 = clocked, 2 = 1050W, 3 = 1150W, 4 = 1250W, 5 = 1400W, 6 = 1500W, 7 = 1550W, 8 = 1650W, 9 = 1700W
o The left surface remains on the values set before.
Note: the flashing LED indicates the surface which can be changed from 1 – 9.
Press the menu button a fourth time to reactivate the total cooking surface [ 9 ]

Boost-Function

This function is only available for the left or the right plate. It is used to cook food intensively with the highest power level.
Press the boost button once, the display shows and the LED “L” for the left cooking surface. The left cooking area has a power of 2600W. The right surface is deactivated.
Press the boost button twice, the display shows and the LED “R” for the right cooking surface. The right cooking area has a power of 2600W. The left surface is deactivated.
Press the boost button a third time to exit the boost mode.

Timer

Press the timer button, the display shows “0”.
The time can be adjusted with the +/- button in steps of 5 minutes from 0 to 180 minutes. The time must be set within 5 seconds.
During the cooking process, the display alternating shows the remaining time and the set power level.

Child lock Steba IK3500 Induction - Child lock

Press the buttons “+” and “-“ together. The display shows “L”. All buttons, except On/Off are locked.
In order to unlock, press the buttons “+” and “-“ again for 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Dear Client,
Thank you for buying this STEBA product. The following table will help you with problems that may occur when using your device. For many problems there is a simple solution, because not everything that appears like a malfunction must be serious. Please check the following list before contacting our customer service.

Problem	Reason	Solution
No light after plug-in of the device	• No power
• To many devices at one power cord	• Check is plug is plugged-in correctly

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. 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.
To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.
Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point.
Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.
Service and Repair:
If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG
Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany
Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18,
Service- Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19
e-Mail: elektro@steba.com
Internet: http://www.steba.com
Pointstraße 2, D-96129 Strullendorf
Zentrale: Tel.: 09543-449- 0
Fax: 09543-449-19
Vertrieb: Tel.: 09543-449-17
Tel.: 09543-449-18
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