ETNA KIV12ZIL Induction Hob Instructions

: June 5, 2024
: ETNA

ETNA KIV12ZIL Induction Hob Instructions

Introduction

This hob has been designed for the real lover of cooking. Cooking on an induction hob has a number of advantages. It is easy, because the hob reacts quickly and can also be set to a very low power level. Because, moreover, it can also be set to a high power level, it can bring dishes to the boil very quickly. The ample space between the cooking zones makes cooking comfortable.

Cooking on an induction hob is different from cooking on a traditional appliance. Induction cooking makes use of a magnetic field to generate heat. This means that you cannot use just any pan on it. The pans section gives more information about this.

For optimum safety the induction hob is equipped with several temperature protections and a residual heat indicator, which shows which cooking zones are still hot.

This manual describes how you can make the best possible use of the induction hob. In addition to information about operation, you will also find background information that can assist you in using this product. You will also find cooking tables and maintenance tips.

Read the manual thorougly before using the appliance, and store these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

The manual also serves as reference material for service technicians. Please, therefore, stick the appliance identification card in the space provided, at the back of the manual. The appliance identification card contains all the information that the service technician will need in order to respond appropriately to your needs and questions.

Before use, read the separate safety instructions first!
Enjoy your cooking!

Description

Cooking zone 2000 W
Cooking zone 1500 W
Glass plate
Control panel
Control Panel
Key for temperature control
Key for timer control
Minus (-) key for Power/Time/Temperature regulating key
Plus (+) key for Power/Time/Temperature regulating key
Key for power control
ON/OFF key
Minus (-) and plus (+) keys simultaneously for childlock (key lock).

USE

Using the touch keys

Place the tip of your finger flat on a key or the slider to achieve the best results. You do not have to apply any pressure. The touch keys only react to the light pressure of a fingertip. Do not operate the controls with any other objects. Each key or the slider activation is followed by a sound signal.
Using the touch keys

Induction noises

A ticking sound

This is caused by the capacity limiter on the left and right zones. Ticking can also occur at lower settings.

Pans are making noise

Pans can make some noise during cooking. This is caused by the energy flowing from the hob to the saucepan. At high settings this is perfectly normal for some pans. It will not damage either the pans or the hob.

The fan is making noise

To enlarge the lifespan of the electronics, the appliance is equipped with a fan. If you use the appliance intense, the fan is activated to cool down the appliance and you will hear a buzzing sound. The fan runs on for several minutes after the hob has been switched off.

Pans

Always place a pan in the middle of a cooking zone. In Bridge function always use a (fish) pan where at least one of the centre/middle positions of the linked zones is covered.

Pans for induction cooking
Induction cooking requires a particular quality of pan.

Pans that have already been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable for use on an induction hob.

Only use pans that are suitable for electric and induction cooking with:
- a thick base (minimum 2.25 mm);
- a flat base.
The best are pans with the ‘Class Induction’ quality mark.

You can check for yourself whether your pans are suitable using a magnet. A pan is suitable if the base of the pan is attracted by the magnet.

Suitable

| Unsuitable
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Special stainless steel pans|

Earthenware

Class Induction

| Stainless steel
Hard-wearing enamelled pans|

Porcelain

Enamelled cast-iron pans

| Copper / Aluminium
|

Plastic

Be careful with enamelled sheet- steel pans! The enamel may chip (the enamel comes loose from the steel), if you switch the hob on at a high setting when the pan is (too) dry; the base of the pan may warp – due, for example, to overheating or to the use of too high a power level.

Never use pans with a misshapen base. A hollow or rounded base can interfere with the operation of the overheating protection, so that the appliance becomes too hot. This may lead to the glass top cracking and the pan base melting. Damage arising from the use of unsuitable pans or from boiling dry is excluded from the guarantee.

Minimum pan diameter

The diameter of the bottom of the pan must be at least 14.5 cm.
You will achieve the best results by using a pan with the same diameter as the zone. If a pan is too small the zone will not work.

Pressure cookers

Induction cooking is very suitable for cooking in pressure cookers. The cooking zone reacts very quickly, and so the pressure cooker is quickly up to pressure. As soon as you switch a cooking zone off, the cooking process stops immediately.

Cooking settings

Because the settings depend on the quantity and composition of the contents of the pan, the table below is intended as a guideline only.

Heat setting

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Suitability

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200W-400W|

Delicate warming for small amounts of food
Melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
Gentle simmering
Slow warming

600W|

Reheating
Rapid simmering
Cooking rice

600-800W|

Pancakes

1000-1200W|

Sautéing
Cooking pasta

1400-2000W|

Stir-frying
Searing
Bringing soup to the boil
Boiling water

Cooking Tips

When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
Minimize 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.

Simmering, cooking rice

Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85 ˚C, when bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious soups and tender stews because the flavours develop without overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based and flour thickened sauces below boiling point.
Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended.

Searing steak

To cook juicy flavorsome steaks:
Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
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.
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.
Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and become tender before serving.

For stir-frying

Choose an induction compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
Cook any meat first, put it aside and keep warm.
Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
Serve immediately.

OPERATION

Start cooking

Touch the ON/OFF key for about two seconds.
- A buzzer beeps once;
- The power indicator light will flicker, indicating that the induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.
- If in standby mode there is no operation for 60 seconds the induction hob turns off.
Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone.
- Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
Touch the power control key.
Setting the power by touching the “-” or “+” keys.
- You can modify the power setting at any time during cooking.

When the buzzer beep after you have touched the power key:

you have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone;
the pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking;
the pan is too small or not properly centered on the cooking zone.
- No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan on the cooking zone.
- The display will automatically turn off after 1 minute if no suitable pan is placed on it.

Finish cooking

Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF key.

Beware of hot surfaces

H will show which cooking zone is to 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.

Childlock

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.

Simultaneously press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys.
- The timer indicator will show “ Loc ”.
  
  When the hob is in the lock mode, all the controls are disable except the ON/OFF control. You can always turn the induction hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency.
Simultaneously press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys again for approx. 2 seconds to unlock.

Timer control

Touch the timer key of the corresponding cooking zone you want to set the timer for.
Set the time by touching the minus (-) or plus (+) key.
- Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) key once will decrease or increase by 1 minute.
- Touch and hold the minus (-) or plus (+) key will decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
Touch and hold the timer key for about 2 seconds or touch the “-” button to ”0:00”, to cancel the timer.
- When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time .
- When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.

The other cooking zone will keep operating if it is turned on previously.

Temperature control

You can set the oil temperature from 60 °C to 220 °C.

Touch the temperature key of the corresponding cooking zone to select the temperature control.
Touch the minus (-) or plus (+) key to set the oil temperature.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Tip

Set the child lock before you start cleaning the hob.

Daily cleaning

Although food spills cannot burn into the glass, we nevertheless recommend you to clean the hob immediately after use.
Best for daily cleaning is a damp cloth with a mild cleaning agent.
Dry with kitchen paper or a dry towel.

Stubborn stains

Stubborn stains can also be removed with a mild cleaning agent such as washing-up liquid.
Remove water marks and lime scale with vinegar.
Metal marks (caused by sliding pans) can be difficult to remove. Special agents are available.
Use a glass scraper to remove food spills. Melted plastic and sugar is also best removed with a glass scraper.

Never use

Never use abrasives. They leave scratches in which dirt and lime scale can accumulate.
Never use anything sharp such as steel wool or scourers.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General

If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch the hob off immediately, unplug the hob, turn off the (automatic) fuse switch(es) in the meter cupboard or, in the event of a permanent connection, set the switch in the power supply lead to zero.) Contact the service department.

Troubleshooting table

If the appliance does not work properly, this does not always mean that it is defective. Try to deal with the problem yourself first by checking the points mentioned below or check for more information the website ‘www.etna.nl’.

Failure

| Problem|

Solution

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E1| Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure–open circuit.| Call a service technician.
E2| Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure- -short circuit.
E3| High temperature of ceramic plate sensor.| Touch “ON/OFF” key to restart unit. Wait for the temperature of ceramic plate return to normal.
E4| Temperature sensor of the IGBT failure (open circuit).| Call a service technician.
E5| Temperature sensor of the IGBT failure (short circuit).
E6| High temperature of IGBT.| Touch “ON/OFF” key to restart unit. Wait for the temperature of IGBT return to normal.
Check whether the fan runs smoothly; if not, Call a service technician.
E7| Supply voltage is below the rated voltage.| Please inspect the power supply.
E8| Supply voltage is above the rated voltage.
E9| Ceramic plate temperature sensor failure/invalid.| Call a service technician.
The LED does not come on when unit is plugged in.| No power supplied.| Check to see if plug is secured tightly in outlet and that outlet is working.
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The Cooking Mode Indicator comes on, but heating does not start.| High temperature of the hob.| Ambient temperature may be too high. Air intake or Air Vent may be blocked.
Heating stops suddenly during operation and you hear a beep every second.| Pan type is wrong.| Use the proper pots and pans.

In case of an operation failure or if the faults / 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.

INSTALLATION

Placing

Install the hob on a flat, stable and horizontal base.
Keep a free space of at least 2,5 cm around the hob.
After installation, the socket or switch (in case of a fixed connection) must always be accesible.
The walls and the worktop surrounding the appliance must be heat resistant up to at least 85 ˚C. Even though the appliance itself does not get hot, the heat of the hot pan could discolour or deform the wall.
Ensure that the power cord will not come in contact with parts that can become hot.
Do not place any inflammable or deformable objects directly beneath the hob.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Information according regulation (EU) 66/2014

Measurements according EN60350-2

Model identification	KIV12ZIL
Type of hob	Induction hob
Number of electric cooking zones and/or areas	2
Heating technology	Induction cooking zones and cooking areas

For circular electric cooking zones: diameter of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone in cm| 18
Energy consumption per cooking zone or area calculated per kg (ECelectric hob) in Wh/kg| 191,8
Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg (ECelectric hob) in Wh/kg| 191,8

Tips for energy-efficient cooking with hobs

Always use the right size of pan for the amount of food you are cooking.
Put just enough water in the pan to cover vegetables.
Choose the right size of zone for the pan.
Always put lids on pans to keep the heat in.
Turn down or turn off the cooking zone once the cooking temperature or state is reached.
Use a steamer to cook vegetables, that way you can layer a number of vegetables on top of each other and still use one ring, or use a pan with a divider.
Use a pressure cooker for cooking pulses, and even joints of meat, whole meals, or stews. It speeds up the cooking process.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

Disposal of packaging and appliance

In the manufacturing of this appliance durable materials were used. Make sure to dispose of this equipment responsibly at the end of its lifecycle. Ask the authorities for more information regarding this.

The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:

cardboard;
polythene film (PE);
CFC-free polystyrene (PS hard foam).

Dispose of these materials in a responsible manner and in accordance with government regulations.

As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. This means that at the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.

Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.