Steba IK 75 Induction Plate Instruction Manual

IK 75 Induction Plate
Instruction Manual

220-240 V~; 50/60 Hz; 2.000 W
Induction IK 75

IK 75 Induction Plate

Induction – the modern way of cooking
1 liter 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 enameled or induction-appropriate pots. Minimum diameter 12 cm, but not larger than the ring on the glass plate. 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 aluminum, 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.
• Caused in the composition of the materials of the pot, some noise might be heard during cooking.
• Place the appropriate pot / pan (minimum diameter 12 cm) in the middle of the plate. Generally

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 be- fore 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 environments
  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.

• 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.

Getting started

• Place the induction-appropriate cookware onto the device.
• Plug in the device to an earthed socket, the device is in stand-by mode.
• Press the On/Off button. The display flashes and the ventilation stars working.
• If no settings are made within 10 seconds, the device turns back into stand-by mode.
• Chose temperature or power with the select button .

Power levels
o The display shows 1.200 watt.
o The power level can be adjusted with the +/- button in steps of 200 watt from 200 to 2.000 watt.
o Cooking with power levels is recommended for cooking large amounts of food or soups.

Temperature
o The display shows 200°C.
o The temperature can be adjusted with the +/- button in steps of 20°C from 60 to 240°C.
o The temperatures are indicative. The sensor measures the temperature at the bottom of the pot, if it is not even or too thick, the temperature is affected.
o Cooking with temperature levels is recommended for frying in a pan.

Timer
o Press the timer button, the display shows “0”
o The time can be adjusted with the +/- button in steps of 5 minutes from 0 to 180 minutes.
o If the set time should be changed during the cooking, chose the timer function and change the time with the +/- buttons in steps of 5 minutes.

Security

• If the cookware is removed from the hob, the appliance turns to stand-by after 30 seconds. A signal sounds and E0 flashes in the display.
• If only the temperature or power setting has been made, the unit turns off automatically after 2 hours.

Residual heat

• After turning off the device the display shows:
• H the temperature of the plate is above 60°C
• The ventilation of the device runs for a couple of minutes after the device has been turn off. Unplug after the ventilation shuts off.

Child lock

• Press the button. All buttons, except on/off are locked.
• In order to unlock, press the button for some seconds.

Troubleshooting

Dear Client,
Thank you for buying this high-quality 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.

• Check the fuse
A signal tone sounds and no heat occurs| • Pot is not in the middle of the plate
• Pot not suitable for induc­tion| • Min. diameter of 12cm
• Use suitable cookware
Plate does not heat anymore| • Timer run out| • Set a new time
Error code „EO”| • No or inappropriate cook- ware| • Check cookware
•  Let device cool down and restart
Error code „El”| • Internal overheat| • Let device cool down and restart
Error code „E2″| •  The temperature of the pot is too high| • Take the pot from the de­vice and let it cool down, then restart
Error code „E3″| • Voltage is unusual| • Let device cool down and restart

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

References

• Steba Elektrogeräte | Qualität. Verlässlichkeit. Kompetenz.

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