KLARSTEIN 10030684 VariCook Slim Induction Hob Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Klarstein

10030684 VariCook Slim Induction Hob

VARICOOK SLIM
Induction Hob
10030684

www.klarstein.com

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TECHNICAL DATA

Item number

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10030684

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Power supply

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220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz

Power consumption (big zone + small zone)

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3400 W (2000 W + 1400 W)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

CAUTION
Risk of injury! Panel edges are sharp. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

General Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing
the appliance as it could reduce your installation costs.
In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these
instructions for installation.
This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably
qualified person.
This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating
switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or
liability claims.
This device may be only used by children 8 years old or older and persons with
limited physical, sensory and mental capabilities and / or lack of experience
and knowledge, provided that they have been instructed in use of the device
by a responsible person who understands the associated risks.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which
protect live parts.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on
the hob surface since they can get hot. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
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.
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has
to be supervised continuously.
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result
in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fi re with water, but switch off the appliance
and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fi re blanket.

INSTRUCTIONS ON USE AND MAINTENANCE

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface should
break or crack, immediately switch off the appliance, unplug the power cord
from the wall outlet and contact a qualified technician.
Switch off the induction hob before cleaning and maintenance and pull out
the mains plug.
Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

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
aff ected by the electromagnetic fi eld.
Failure to follow this advice may result in death.

CAUTION
Risk of burns! 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.

Keep children away.
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.

WARNING
Risk of injury! The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is
exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care
and always store safely and out of reach of children. Failure to use
caution could result in injury or cuts.

General 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 magnetizable 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 fi eld.
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 manual (i.e. by using the touch controls).
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 they 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 the manual. 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 scourers 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: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
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.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking
technology. It 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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND CONTROL PANEL

1

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Exhaust Vent

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3

| Control Panel

2

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Power cord

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4

| Ceramic Plate

5

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[+/-] keys

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10

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Selection key

6

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Power indicator

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11

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Display

7

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Temp indicator

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12

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Child Lock Setting

8

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Timer indicator

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13

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Min key

9

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On/Off key

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14

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Max key

COMMISSIONING AND OPERATION

After plugging in the unit, a beep will sound and all indicators will flash once to
indicate that the unit is connected to power. NOTE: Do not place any objects on the
sensor surfaces and make sure that the surfaces are always clean. Once you are
done cooking, press the power button to enter standby mode.

Cooking mode
Press the on/off button. The power indicator turns on and flashes, the unit is in
standby mode. Press the on/off button again to turn the unit off.

Left hotplate 2000 W
• In standby mode, press the SELECT button once to turn the unit on. A beep
sounds and the power indicator turns on. The display shows [1200], the preset
power of 1200 W. Use the [+/-] buttons to adjust the power. There are 10
power levels: 200 W, 400 W, 600 W, 800 W, 1000 W, 1200 W, 1400 W, 1600 W,
1800 W, 2000 W.
• Press the SELECT button three times to set the temperature. The display
shows [180], the preset temperature of 180 °C. Use the [+/-] keys to adjust the
temperature. There are 10 temperature levels: 60 °C, 80 °C, 100 °C, 120 °C, 140
°C, 160 °C, 180 °C, 200 °C, 220 °C, 240 °C.
• Press the MAX button, the display will show [2000], indicating that the
maximum power of 2000 W is set. Press the MIN key, the display shows [200],
signaling that the minimum power of 200 W is set. The power can be adjusted
in [Max] or [Min] mode using the [+] and [-] keys.

Right hotplate 1400 W

In standby mode, press the SELECT button once to turn the unit on. A beep
sounds and the power indicator turns on. The display shows [1000], the preset
power of 1000 W. Use the [+/-] buttons to adjust the power. There are 10
power levels: 200 W, 400 W, 600 W, 800 W, 900 W, 1000 W, 1100 W, 1200 W,
1300 W, 1400 W.
Press the SELECT button three times to set the temperature. The display
shows [180], the preset temperature of 180 °C. Use the [+/-] keys to adjust the
temperature. There are 10 temperature levels: 60 °C, 80 °C, 100 °C, 120 °C, 140
°C, 160 °C, 180 °C, 200 °C, 220 °C, 240 °C.
Press the MAX button, the display will show [1400], indicating that the
maximum power of 1400 W is set. Press the MIN key, the display shows [200],
signaling that the minimum power of 200 W is set. The power can be adjusted
in [Max] or [Min] mode using the [+] and [-] keys.

Timer functions

When a specific cooking mode is selected from you can set the timer. Press the
SELECT button until the timer indicator lights up. The display will show [0]. Press
the [+/-] key to set the timer. Use the [+] button to set the minutes, and the [-] button to set the hours. Press and hold the buttons for 3 seconds to set the time
faster. The time can be set from 0-180 minutes. After you have set the time,
press the TIMER button once to confirm the entry and wait until the display stops
flashing. After the time has elapsed, a beep sounds and the device automatically
switches to standby mode.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error

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Possible cause

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Solution

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After plugging in and pressing the on button, the unit does not start.

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The current fluctuates.

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Make sure that the correct voltage is applied.

The fuse is blown.

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If the problem cannot be solved, contact customer service.

The plug is not inserted correctly.

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During normal

operation, heating is interrupted and a beep sounds.

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Incompatible cookware or no

cookware on the hotplate.

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Only use cookware that is suitable for induction stoves.

Cookware was not placed in center of hob.

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Place the cookware in the center of the hob.

Cookware is hot but has been removed from the stove several times.

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Place the cookware in the center of the hob.

Nothing happens,

although the device is switched on.

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The cookware is empty or the

temperature is too high.

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Use the correct settings.

The air inlet/outlet valve is clogged.

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Clean the valves. Allow the unit to cool and restart.

The unit has been running for 2 hours, but no input has been made.

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Set a cooking mode or the timer.

Error codes

E0

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Internal problem with the circuit

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If error codes E1, E2 and E7 are displayed, check whether the cookware is suitable for induction stoves. Let the appliance cool down and then restart it. If error codes E0 or E3-E6 are displayed, contact a specialist company and have the appliance checked.

E1

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Incompatible cookware or no

cookware on the hotplate.

E2

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The unit is overheated

E3

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Power voltage is too high.

E4

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Power voltage is too low.

E5

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Short circuit

E6

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Short circuit

E7

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The board is overheated.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE

Note: 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. Always lift the

pot off the induction hob. Do not pull on the pot as this may scratch the glass.

Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel, aluminum or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware. Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

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 you use smaller pot efficiency could be less than expected. Pot less than 140 mm could be undetected by the hob. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.

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.

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET

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Symbol

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Value

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Unit

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Model identification

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10030684

Type of hob

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Portable Hob

Number of cooking zones and/or areas

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2

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Heating technology

(induction cooking zones and cooking areas, radiant cooking zones,

solid plates)

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Induction cooking zones

For circular cooking zones or area: diameter of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone,

rounded to the nearest 5 mm

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Ø

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18,5 / 18,5

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cm

For non-circular cooking zones or areas: length and width of useful surface area per

electric heated cooking zone or area, rounded to the nearest 5 mm

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L

W

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N/A

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cm

Energy consumption per cooking zone or area

calculated per kg

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EC

Electric

Cooking Hob

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188,6 / 192,1

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Wh/kg

Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg

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EC

Electric

Cooking Hob

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190,4

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Wh/kg

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If there is a legal regulation for the disposal of electrical
and electronic devices in your country, this symbol on the
product or on the packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead,
it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of
it in accordance with the rules, you are protecting the
environment and the health of your fellow human beings
from negative consequences. For information about the
recycling and disposal of this product, please contact your
local authority or your household waste disposal service.

MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer:
Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.
Importer for Great Britain:
Chal-Tec UK limited
Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre
Brighton Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6RE
United Kingdom