kogan KAMCTIND90A Induction Cooktop User Guide

kogan KAMCTIND90A Induction Cooktop

Product Specifications

• Product: Induction Cooktop (90CM)
• Model: KAMCTIND90A
• Safety & Warnings: Refer to user manual for detailed safety instructions
• Dimensions: Min. 750mm x 450mm
• Installation: Must be done by a licensed trade professional

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use
Ensure the installation is done by a licensed professional. Check space requirements and overall dimensions.

Installation

1. Verify kitchen unit and opening dimensions meet requirements.
2. Clean worktop opening after cutting and seal cut edges if needed.
3. Place cooktop upside down on worktop and secure fastening brackets.
4. Connect cooktop to power supply ensuring correct connection to prevent errors.

Operation

Switching On/Off
To switch on, press Power button. To switch off, press Power button for a few seconds.

Using Cooking Zones

1. Place pan on desired cooking zone and press corresponding button.
2. Adjust heat settings using slider control. Slide right to increase heat, left to decrease or switch off.
3. To activate Boost mode for quick boiling, touch ‘B’ at the end of the slider control.

Cleaning & Care
Refer to user manual for specific cleaning instructions. Ensure cooktop is cool before cleaning.

FAQ

• What should I do if the cooktop emits a sound signal or error code?
  Disconnect the appliance from power supply immediately and refer to troubleshooting section in the manual.

• Can I install the cooktop myself?
  No, installation must be done by a licensed trade professional to ensure safety and proper functioning.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

• Read all instructions carefully before use and retain this user guide for future reference.

• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in this user guide. Only use the cooktop for preparing meals. The appliance is not suitable for heating rooms.

• Warning: The appliance and accessible parts get hot during use. Do not touch hot parts. Keep children younger than 8 years of age out of the vicinity,
  unless they are always supervised.

• The appliance may be used by children 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are supervised.

• Do not store objects that might be of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance.

• The cooking zones get hot when in use and remain hot for a period after use. Do not allow small children in the vicinity during and immediately after cooking.

• Never open the base unit of the appliance.

• Do not heat up closed cans on the cooktop. This creates overpressure which may cause the cans to explode and may result in injury.

• Warning: Fire hazard. Do not leave anything standing on the cooktop unattended.

• Warning: Cooking with fat or oil on an unattended cooktop can be dangerous and could result in fire. Never try to extinguish the fire with water. Instead, turn off the appliance and then cover the flames with a lid or an extinguishing blanket.

• Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surface.

• The appliance must not be used outdoors.

• Do not use the appliance as a worktop. The appliance can be switched on by accident or still be hot, which can cause objects to melt, get hot or catch fire.

• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or something similar. If the appliance is still hot or is switched on, there is a fire hazard.

• Never clean the cooktop with a high-pressure cleaner or a steam cleaner.

• Do not use the appliance in a room with an ambient temperature below 5°C.

• If the appliance is used for the first time, it will smell ‘new’. This is normal. The smell will disappear through ventilation.

• Warning: If the glass plate of the cooktop is broken:

  • Immediately switch off all burners and electrical heating elements and interrupt the power supply to the appliance.
  • Do not touch the surface of the appliance.
  • Do not use the appliance.

• If a drawer without a shelf is fitted underneath the appliance, then no easily flammable objects/substances may be stored in it. Ensure there is several centimetres clearance between the underside of the cooktop and the contents of any drawer.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids on the surface of the cooktop. These can become hot.

• When you remove the pan from the cooktop, the cooking activity is stopped automatically. However, always make it a habit to switch off the cooktop or cooking zone to prevent unwanted activation. Switch off the cooking zone by means of the control and do not only rely upon the pan detection system.

• The ceramic plate is very strong, but not unbreakable. If something falls on it, such as a jar or a pointy object, this may result in a broken plate.

• Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the risk of an electric shock.

• At higher positions, you should be aware of the very fast heating time. Always remain nearby after adjusting a cooking zone to a higher position.

• When using the cooktop, always keep magnetic objects (credit cards, disks, watches, etc.) away from the appliance. It is recommended that wearers of pacemakers consult their doctor before using the appliance.

• This appliance must only be fitted by a licensed trade professional.

• Defective parts may only be replaced by Kogan.com. If the appliance or power cord is damaged, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

• The electrical connection must meet national and local regulations.

• The electrical outlet and plug must always be within reach.

• The appliance must not be connected to the power via a power strip or extension cord. If this is not observed, the safety of the appliance cannot be guaranteed.

• The appliance must always be grounded.

• The power cord should be freely suspended and must not touch a drawer.

• The worktop in which the cooktop is installed must be level.

• The walls and the worktop around the appliance must be heat resistant to at least 85°C. Even if the appliance itself does not get hot, the heat of a hot pan could discolour or deform the wall.

OVERVIEW

1. Rear Left Cooking Zone (Ø 180 mm)
2. Front Left Cooking Zone (Ø 180 mm)
3. Centre Cooking Zone (Ø 280 mm)
4. Rear Right Cooking Zone (Ø 180 mm)
5. Front Right Cooking Zone (Ø 180 mm)
6. Display Timer
7. Cooking Zone Button
8. Heat Indicator
9. Bridge Mode Button
10. Heat Mode Button
11. Power Button
12. Slider Control for Heat with Boost
13. Down Button
14. Up Button

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using the appliance for the first time, proceed as follows:

• Carefully unpack the cooktop and remove all packaging material. Keep the packaging (plastic bags and cardboard) out of the reach of children.
• After unpacking the appliance, check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport. If the cooktop is damaged, contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• Clean the glass plate with a slightly damp cloth.
• Check that the voltage corresponds with what is stated on the information plate.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: This cooktop must be installed by a licensed trade professional. Do not attempt to install it yourself.

• Safety during use is only guaranteed if the installation has taken place in a technically correct way and in accordance with these installation instructions.
• The electrical connection must be carried out only by a qualified electrician. This person should be aware of the national and regional safety instructions with which the connection must comply.
• The cooktop must be connected to a permanent installation in which provisions for switching off are integrated, in accordance with the installation instructions.
• This cooktop may only be installed above a drawer, an oven with forced ventilation or dishwasher and always with a minimum distance for ventilation. Under the cooktop, no refrigerators, ovens without ventilation or washing machines should be installed.
• Ensure that the power cord does not get jammed during installation or is running along sharp edges. If an oven is installed below it, ensure the cord runs via the rear corners of the oven to the connection box. It must be placed in such a way that no contact is made with hot parts of the cooktop or oven.
• The connection point, electrical outlet and/or plug must always be accessible.
• The worktop on which the cooktop is placed must be flat, horizontal and stable.
• Attention: Any change to the appliance, including replacement of the power cord must be performed by a licensed trade professional.

Space Requirements
Safe use requires sufficient space around the cooktop. Check that this space is available.

Overall Dimensions
The figures below show the dimensions of the recesses in mm.

Ventilation

• The electronics in the cooktop require cooling. The cooktop will switch itself off after a short time if insufficient air is circulating and overheating occurs.
• The ventilation openings are located underneath the cooktop. It must be possible to draw in cool air through these openings. At the front, the cooktop is fitted with outlet openings to discharge the hot air.
• Aeration takes place via the plinth and the rear of the cabinet. Cut out the ventilation openings (min. 100cm2). Air supply via the plinth is superfluous if, in combination with the opening at the back of the cabinet, there is an opening somewhere else where air can be drawn in.
• Make a ventilation opening at the front of the kitchen unit of at least the appliance width and with a height of at least 5mm if the cooktop is installed above an oven, drawer or intermediate support.
• Ensure that there is minimum distance of 50mm between the oven, the drawer or intermediate support and the cooktop. The ventilation of the cooktop may make metal objects in the drawer hot. If this happens, it is recommended to use an intermediate support such as a wooden panel.
• Caution: When installing above an oven or drawer, the worktop should be at least 38mm thick.
• Ensure the traverse bar does not hinder the air flow. Cut or saw the cross member (C) diagonally if necessary.

Building-in Above an Oven – A

Building-in Above a Drawer – B

Connecting the Cooktop to the Electrical System

• The cooktop is supplied with a connecting cable without a plug and, according to wiring diagram A1, has a standard setting for 2 x 1 phase (230V AC). The induction cooktop requires a 5-pole Perilex connection (not included).
• In the meter cupboard, each group must be protected with at least a 16 Ampere fuse.
• The cooktop can also be connected according to wiring diagram A2. This connection must only be performed by a certified electrician.
• The connection point for the electrical system must be equipped with a grounding pin and must not be located above the cooktop. The connection point must also be accessible to the user after the cooktop is installed.
• Before connecting the cooktop:
  • Ensure that the fuse and electrical system are suitable for the load of the cooktop.
  • Ensure the electrical system has an adequate grounding system that complies with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Ensure the connection point is easily accessible.
  • Ensure all electrical work is carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with local regulations and standards.
  • Verify that the power supply is isolated before commencing any electrical connection work.
  • Use appropriate cable types and sizes suitable for the cooktop’s electrical load and installation environment.
  • Double check connections for secure and proper attachment to avoid any loose connections that could lead to electrical hazards.
  • If there are any doubts or questions regarding the installation process, consult a licensed electrician.

Building-in the Cooktop

1. Check that the kitchen unit and the opening conform to the measurements and ventilation requirements.

2. Remove any wood shavings after the cutting work in the worktop opening and treat the cut edges of plastic or wooden worktops with sealing varnish if necessary to prevent the worktop from swelling due to moisture.

3. Lay the cooktop upside down on the worktop.

4. Mount the plug to the connecting cable in accordance with the requirements.

5. Mount the supplied fastening brackets to the cooktop using the supplied screws.

6. Turn the cooktop over and lay it in the opening.

7. Adjust the bracket position to suit for different tabletop thickness. Warning: Under no circumstances should the brackets touch with the inner surfaces of the worktop after installation (see illustration below).

8. Connect the cooktop to the power supply. The cooktop is now ready for use. If the induction cooktop is incorrectly connected, it will emit a sound signal or display an error code on the screen.

Removing The Cooktop
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Remove the cooktop by applying pressure from below.
Attention: Take care not to damage the appliance. Do not try to remove the cooktop by lifting it out of the worktop from above.

OPERATION

• Only use pans that are suitable for an induction cooktop.
• After connecting the cooktop to the electrical system, entire display may illuminate for a short moment. When it turns off, the cooktop is in standby and ready for use.
• The cooktop works by means of electronic sensors that are operated by touching the corresponding touch controls or sliders. At each touch of a touch control, you can hear a sound signal. Control the heat by gently moving your finger over the slider.

Switching On the Cooktop

• Switch on the cooktop by pressing the Power button for a few seconds. The displays of all cooking zones will illuminate.
• If no cooking zone is selected within 60 seconds, the cooktop switches off automatically.

Switching Off the Cooktop ****
Switch off the cooktop at any time by pressing the Power button for a few seconds. The Power key always takes precedence for turning off the cooktop.

Switching On a Cooking Zone

1. Place a pan on the cooking zone you wish to use and press the corresponding cooking zone button.
2. Select the required heat setting using the slider control . Control the heat by gently moving your finger over the slider. Slide to the right to increase the heat and to the left to decrease the heat or switch the cooking zone off.
3. To bring food to the boil quickly, touch the ‘B’ at the end of the slider control to activate Boost mode.

Boost Mode – B

• Boost mode provides extra heat and can be set for all zones, except when Bridge mode is being used.
• Slide the slider control of the selected cooking zone to the highest heat or press the ‘B’ at the end of the slider control.
• Boost mode is activated when a ‘B’ appears on the display of the cooking zone in use. When an additional cooking zone is activated, the maximum available heat is exceeded, and Boost mode is disabled automatically.
• It is possible that the maximum available heat for the active cooking zones together is exceeded. In that case, the heat of the cooking zones is reduced automatically. The required heat reduction is shown through flashing of the cooking zone. The display flashes for 5 seconds and during that time adjustments can be made before the heat is reduced automatically.
• The time of the Boost mode is 5 minutes maximum. After 5 minutes, the heat returns to the previously set position or, if no position was selected, Boost mode returns to position 9.

Switching Off a Cooking Zone

• Select the cooking zone you want to switch off by pressing the corresponding button or by turning off the accompanying slider control.
• Move a finger to the left on the slider control or directly press the outer left side of the slider control to switch off the cooking zone.
• If the cooking zone is hot, the display shows a ‘H’ instead of a ‘0’.

Switching Off All Cooking Zones at The Same Time
To switch off all cooking zones at the same time, you must press the Power button. On the displays of all cooking zones that are still hot, an ‘H’ will illuminate.

Heat Indicator

• The heat indicator shows that the cooking zone is still too hot to touch.
• If the area of the cooking zone is still too hot, an ‘H’ appears on the display of the cooking zone concerned.
• Once the temperature has dropped, the ‘H’ disappears.

Bridge Mode – Flexible Cooking Zone
By connecting two cooking zones, an extra-large cooking surface is created, making it easy to bake in a large pan or on a grill plate. Only the two left cooking zones can be connected.

Switching on the connected cooking zones:

• Press the Bridge mode button to connect the two left cooking zones. Both accompanying slider controls switch on, but only the top one can be operated.
• Select the required heat with the top slider control . Control the heat by gently moving your finger over the slider control.
• The connected cooking zone is ready for use.

Disconnecting the connected cooking zones:
Press the Bridge mode button to switch off Bridge mode. If the cooking zones concerned are hot, an ‘H’ can be seen on the display.

Heat Mode

• By setting the cooking zone to Heat mode, the cooktop keeps the food hot between 40-70°C.
• Switch on the required cooking zone by activating the accompanying slider control and immediately press the Heat mode button to activate heat mode.
• If heat mode is active, [] illuminates on the accompanying display. To switch off the heat mode, you must touch the slider control.

Safe Automatic Switching Off
Each cooking zone is switched off automatically after a defined maximum cooking time if the heat has not been changed. The maximum cooking time depends on the selected heat.

Child Lock/Key Lock

• The child lock prevents unintended use of the cooktop. Once the cooktop has been switched on, the child lock can be activated. Do not set a cooking zone.
• To switch on the child lock, press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons at the same time. ‘Lo’ (Locked) illuminates on the display and indicates that the operation cannot be changed.
• Changes to a higher heat or other changes are not possible.
• When activating the child lock while the induction cooktop is being used, ‘Lo’ starts to flash on the display.
• The cooktop remains locked until this lock is cancelled, even if the cooktop is switched off and on again.
• To deactivate the child lock, you must first switch on the cooktop. Then, press the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons at the same time. ‘Lo’ disappears.

Setting The Timer Function
The timer function can be used in two ways: cooking alarm and cooking timer.

Cooking alarm:

• The cooking alarm can only be used when the cooktop is in use.
• Turn on the cooktop and press the ‘+’ button for the timer; the display will show 10. Set the desired time using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons. The cooking alarm can be set for a duration of 0 to 99 minutes. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, the time stops flashing and begins to count down.
• When the set time has expired, a beep will sound, and the display will show ‘—’.
• To change the time, press the ‘+’ button again and adjust the time with the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons.

Cooking timer:

• The cooking timer is coupled to a cooking zone and can be set separately for each cooking zone. Contrary to the cooking alarm, the cooking timer switches off the cooking zone when the set time has passed.
  1. Switch on the cooktop and select a cooking zone.
  2. Adjust the heat using the slider control .
  3. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button and set the required cooking time using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons. Next to the set heat, an extra LED (dot) lights up on the accompanying display. Now the timer is functioning as a cooking alarm.
  4. When the time is set, the display shows the time that will expire first (if several cooking zones have been programmed).
• To set an additional cooking timer, proceed as follows:
  1. Select a different cooking zone.
  2. Adjust the heat using the slider control .
  3. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button and set the required cooking time using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons. Next to the set heat, an extra LED (dot) lights up on the accompanying display. Now the timer is functioning as a cooking alarm.
  4. When the time is set, the display shows the time that will expire first (if several cooking zones have been programmed).
  5. When the set time has expired, a beep signal sounds, and the timer shows ‘’. The programmed cooking zone is switched off and ‘H’ appears on the display if the cooking zone is hot.

Sound Signal
When the induction cooktop is being used, a sound signal can be heard when the following occur:

• Normal key operation with short sound.
• Continuously touching keys for a longer of period (10 seconds) with a longer, interrupted sound signal.

Display Indication

Pans For Induction
Pans that have previously been used on a different cooktop, e.g. a gas cooktop, are not suitable for an induction cooktop. You should therefore purchase new pans prior to first use if you do not have suitable pans.

• Use pans with a thick, flat bottom with the same diameter as a cooking zone. This reduces cooking time.
• Pans made of metal, enamelled metal, cast iron and stainless steel give the best results.
• Pay attention to the instructions from the manufacturer as to whether the pan is suitable for use on an induction cooktop.
• Pans made of enamelled metal or aluminium or pans with copper bottoms could leave a metal-like substance on the glass plate. Remove it immediately after use because it will get increasingly more difficult to remove.
• A pan is suitable for induction when a magnet remains stuck to the bottom.
• A pan should always be placed in the centre of a cooking zone.
• Some pans could generate different sounds when used. This is caused by the shape of the pan and does not affect the operation or safety of the cooktop.

Energy Saving

• To a certain extent, an induction cooking zone automatically adapts to the diameter of the pan used. However, the magnetic part of the pan bottom should have a certain minimum diameter, depending on the dimensions of the cooking zone.
• Place the pan on the cooking zone before it is switched on. If you switch on a cooking zone without a pan on top of it, the cooking zone will not operate.
• Always use a lid on the pan to reduce cooking time.
• Reduce the heat when the liquid is boiling.
• Do not use too much liquid or fat. Cooking or frying takes longer if you use too much.
• Select the correct heat for the different cooking possibilities. The table below provides an indication of the different cooking possibilities.
  Positions| Used for:
  ---|---
  0| Cooking zone off.
  1-2| Melting butter or chocolate, low simmer, slow heating.
  3-4| Heating and bringing to a simmer quickly.
  5-6| Making pancakes.
  7-8| Cooking pasta and roasting.
  9/B| Searing, stir-frying, cooking vegetables or soup.

CLEANING & CARE

• Allow all cooking zones to cool down before cleaning the induction cooktop and activate the child lock before you begin.
• When cleaning the surface of the cooktop, do not use aggressive abrasive cleaning agents, spray cans or sharp objects that have not been developed for this purpose.
• Clean the surface of the cooktop daily with a moist cloth and a mild cleaning agent, such as dishwashing detergent. Dry properly with paper towels or a dry tea towel.
• Use a special cleaning agent for ceramic/induction cooktops in case of stubborn stains.
• Caution: Observe the instructions on the packaging.
• Boiled over food can be removed by soaking it with a damp cloth and a little bit of detergent, or you can use a glass scraper.
• Caution: The glass scraper is sharp. Keep it away from children.
• Exception: When spilling sugar, you must remove it before the induction cooktop cools down to prevent it from burning into the glass. Be careful not to burn yourself.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

No power supply.

| Check that the plug is properly inserted in the outlet and that there is power in the outlet.
The display switches on, but the cooktop

does not heat up.

| ****

The cooktop is too hot.

| The ambient temperature can be too high. Check if

the ventilation openings are blocked.

The cooktop stops suddenly during use and the display illuminates.

| An unsuitable pan is being used.| Use a pan suitable for induction with the correct diameter (minimum Ø 12, 14 or 16 cm, depending on the cooking zone Ø 16, 18 or 21 cm).

The diameter of the pan used is too small.

A cooking zone switches off automatically and the display shows ‘H’.| The maximum cooking time has been reached.| Switch on the cooking zone again.
The glass plate is cracked.| Hazard! Switch off the power, remove the plug and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

Error Codes

electrician.

E3/E4

| The temperature of the glass plate sensor is too high.| Allow the glass plate to cool down and then switch on the induction cooktop again.

E5/E6

| The cooktop has overheated.| Switch off the cooktop and allow the cooking zones to cool down.
F3/F4/F5/F6/F7/F8| The temperature sensor is defective.| Contact help.Kogan.com for support
F9/FA/FC/FD| IGBT sensor is defective.| Contact help.Kogan.com for support

Need more information?

• We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
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References

• Kogan Help Centre

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