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USER MANUAL 68031K-MN AEG

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. Contents Operating Instructions

Description of the Appliance Cooking surface layout Control panel layout Operating the appliance Switching the appliance on and off Setting the heat setting Locking/unlocking the control panel Turning the STOP+GO function on and off Using the automatic warm-up function Using the child safety device Switching the power function on and off Using the timer Automatic switch off

Tips on Cooking and Frying Cookware for induction cooking zones Tips on energy saving Examples of cooking applications Cleaning and Care

Installation Instructions

The following symbols are used in this user information: Warning! This must be read! Important advice for the safety of persons and information on avoiding damage to the appliance General information and advice Information on environmental protection Dangerous voltage Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage resulting is not covered by the warranty. Correct use

• This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking and frying of food.
• The appliance must not be used as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted.
• Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or fusible objects (e.g. plastic film, plastic, aluminium) on or near the appliance. Children’s safety
• Small children must be kept away from the appliance.
• Only let bigger children work on the appliance under supervision.
• To avoid small children and pets unintentionally switching the appliance on, we recommend activation of the child safety device. General safety
• The appliance may only be installed and connected by trained, registered service engineers.
• Built-in appliances may only be used after they have built in to suitable built-in units and work surfaces that meet standards.
• In the event of faults with the appliance or damage to the glass ceramic (cracks, scratches or splits), the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electrical supply, to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
• Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by trained registered service engineers. Safety during use
• Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic.
• There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly.
• Cables from electrical appliances must not touch the hot surface of the appliance or hot cookware.
• Overheated fats and oils can ignite very quickly. Warning! Fire hazard!
• Switch the cooking zones off after each use.
• Users with implanted pacemakers should keep their upper body at least 30 cm from induction cooking zones that are switched on.

Description of the Appliance

• Risk of burns! Do not place objects made of metal, such as knives, forks, spoons and saucepan lids on the cooking surface, as they can get hot. Safety when cleaning
• For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down.
• For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment is not permitted. How to avoid damage to the appliance
• The glass ceramic can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
• The edge of the glass ceramic can be damaged by being knocked by the cookware.
• Cookware made of cast iron, cast aluminium or with damaged bottoms can scratch the glass ceramic if pushed across the surface.
• Objects that melt and things that boil over can burn onto the glass ceramic and should be removed straightaway.
• Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware.
• To avoid damaging cookware and glass ceramics, do not allow saucepans or frying pans to boil dry.
• The ventilation gap of 5mm between the worktop and front of the unit underneath it must not be covered. Description of the Appliance Cooking surface layout Induction cooking zone 1800 W with power function 2800 W Induction cooking zone 2300 W with power function 3700 W Induction cooking zone 1800 W with power function 2800 W Control panel Induction cooking zone 1400 W with power function 1800 W Description of the Appliance

Control panel layout Cooking zone indicators Timer function Child lock with display Power function Timer display STOP+GO with indicator Heat setting selection On/Off with indicator Heat setting indicator Timer Touch Control sensor fields The appliance is operated using Touch Control sensor fields. Functions are controlled by touching sensor fields and confirmed by displays and acoustic signals. Touch the sensor fields from above, without covering other sensor fields. Sensor field Function On / Off To switch the appliance on and off Child lock Locking control panel for children Stop+Go To switch the Keep Warm setting on/off Power Switching the power function on and off Timer Timer selection Increase settings To increase Timer time Reduce settings To reduce Timer time

Description Keep Warm setting Heat settings STOP+GO function is set To set heat settings Power Power function is switched on Fault Malfunction has occurred Residual heat Child safety device Cooking zone is still hot Lock/child safety device is engaged Automatic switch off Switch off is active. Residual heat indicator Warning! Risk of burns from residual heat. After being switched off, the cooking zones need some time to cool down. Look at the residual heat indicator Residual heat can be used for melting and keeping food warm. Control bar The control bar is a special Touch Control field. The control bar is touched where the desired heat setting is positioned. The heat setting is shown in the display. Correct to the left or the right, if necessary. Do not release before the desired heat setting is reached. If the control bar is touched for longer than 6 seconds, a signal sounds and the appliance switches itself off. The induction cooking zones create the heat required for cooking directly in the base of the cookware. The glass ceramic is merely heated by the residual heat of the cookware. The cooling fan switches itself on and off depending upon the temperature of the electronics. Operating the appliance

Operating the appliance

Use the induction cooking zones with suitable cookware. Switching the appliance on and off Control panel

Display Pilot light Switch on Touch for 1 second

lights up Switch off Touch for 1 second / none goes out After switching on, within approx. 10 seconds a heat setting or a function must be set, otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off. Setting the heat setting Control bar Display To set the heat set- Touch the desired heat setting, if necesting sary, correct to the left or the right To switch off

Touch 0 Locking/unlocking the control panel The control panel, with the exception of the “On/Off” sensor field, can be locked at any time in order to prevent the settings being changed e.g. by wiping over the panel with a cloth. Control panel

Switch on Touch Switch off Touch Display (for 4 seconds) previously set heat setting When you switch the appliance off, the locking function is automatically switched off. Turning the STOP+GO function on and off The STOP+GO function simultaneously toggles all active cooking zones to keep-warm mode then back to the heat setting they were at before. Display To switch on Control panel Touch To switch off Touch Previous heat setting (not automatic warm-up or power function)

Operating the appliance STOP+GO does not stop timer functions. STOP+GO controls the entire control panel apart from the sensor field

Using the automatic warm-up function All cooking zones are equipped with an automatic warm-up function. When setting a heat setting using the automatic warm-up function, the cooking zone switches to full power for a certain amount of time and then automatically switches back to the heat setting set. Step Control panel Display

Move your finger down from to select and the desired heat setting between

after 5 seconds . As long as is displayed, the appliance works at full power. After the automatic warm up is completed, the heat setting is displayed again. The length of time that the automatic warm up function operates depends on the heat setting selected. Heat setting Length of the automatic warm up [min:sec]

Operating the appliance

Using the child safety device The child safety device prevents unintentional use of the appliance. Switching on the child safety device Step Control panel

Switch on appliance. (Do not set a heat setting.)

Touch Display/Signal for 4 seconds The child safety device is switched on. Switching off the child safety device Step Control panel

Switch on appliance. (Do not set a heat setting.)

for 4 seconds Display/Signal lights up Switch appliance off. The child safety device is switched off.

The child safety device can only be switched on and off, if no heat setting is set. Overriding the child safety device The child safety device can be switched off in this way for a single cooking session; it remains activated afterwards. Step Control panel

Display/Signal Switch appliance on Touch for 4 seconds lights up Until the appliance is next switched off, it can used as normal. After switching off the appliance, the child safety device is active again.

After overriding the child safety device, a heat setting or a function must be set within approx. 10 seconds, otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off. Switching the power function on and off The power function makes more power available to the induction cooking zones, e.g. to bring a large quantity of water to the boil quickly. The power function is activated for 10 minutes at most. After that the induction cooking zone automatically switches back to heat setting 14. To switch on Control panel Touch To switch off Touch a heat setting Display

Operating the appliance If the power function has ended, the cooking zones automatically switch back to the heat setting set previously. Power Management The cooking zones of the cooking surface have a maximum power. The maximum power is reached when the heat setting 14 has been set for all cooking zones. Two cooking zones generate a pair (see figure) and therefore, the power management shares the maximum available power between these cooking zones. When the power function is selected for one cooking zone, the power management makes the additional power for this cooking zone available by reducing the power of the other cooking zone. Example: the heat setting 14 is selected on one cooking zone. The power function is switched on for the corresponding cooking zone. The power function is carried out but the heat setting 14 of one of the cooking zones and the power function for the other cooking zone of the pair exceed the maximum power for both at the same time. For this purpose, the power management reduces the power of the cooking zone that switched on first from 14 to example 5 and the display of this cooking zone changes between 14 and 5 and then stays at the current possible maximum 5. (If the display changes between 14 and 5 or 14 and 3 or another value depends on the type of appliance and the size of the cooking zone.). Using the timer

Function Condition Outcome after the time has elapsed Automatic cut-out a heat setting is set acoustic signal 00 flashes Cooking zone switches off Countdown timer cooking zones not in use acoustic signal 00 flashes If just one countdown value is set you can change it only when the appliance is switched on. If a heat setting is set on this cooking zone in addition to a countdown timer, the cooking zone is switched off after the time set has elapsed. Operating the appliance

If a cooking zone is switched off, the timer function set is also switched off. Selecting a cooking zone Step

Touch once Pilot light of the first cooking zone flashes

Touch once Pilot light of the second cooking zone flashes

Touch once Pilot light of the third cooking zone flashes

Touch once Pilot light of the fourth cooking zone flashes If other timer functions are set, after a few seconds the shortest remaining time of all the timer functions is displayed and the corresponding pilot light flashes. Setting the time Step

Control panel Select cooking zone Indicator Pilot light for the cooking zone selected flashes

Touch 00 to 99 minutes

After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly. The time is set. The time counts down. Switching off the timer function Step Control panel Indicator

Select Pilot light of cooking zone selected flashes faster Time remaining is displayed

Touch cooking zone The time remaining counts backwards to 00. The pilot light goes out. The Timer function for the selected cooking zone is switched off.

Operating the appliance Changing the time Control panel Indicator

Step Select Pilot light of the selected cooking zone flashes faster Time remaining is displayed

01 to 99 minutes After a few seconds, the pilot light flashes more slowly. The time is set. The time counts down. Displaying the time remaining for a cooking zone Step

Control panel field Select cooking zone Display Pilot light of the cooking zone selected flashes faster The time remaining is displayed After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly. Switching off the acoustic signal Step

Control panel field Acoustic signal Touch Acoustic signal to acknowledge. Acoustic signal stops. Automatic switch off Cooking surface

• If after switching on the cooking surface, a heat setting is not set for a cooking zone within approx. 10 seconds, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off.
• If one or more sensor fields are covered by objects (a pan, etc.) for longer than approx. 10 seconds, a signal sounds and the cooking surface switches off automatically.
• If all cooking zones are switched off, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off after approx. 10 seconds. Control panel
• When the appliance is switched off, if one or more of the sensor fields on the control panel are covered for more that 10 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds. The acoustic signal switches itself off automatically when the sensor fields are no longer covered. Induction cooking zones
• In the case of overheating (e.g. when a saucepan boils dry) the cooking zone automatically switches itself off. is displayed. Before being used again, the cooking zone must be set to 0 and cooled down.
• If cookware that is not suitable is used, lights up in the display and after 2 minutes the indicator for the cooking zone switches itself off. Tips on Cooking and Frying

• If one of the cooking zones is not switched off after a certain time, or if the heat setting is not modified, the relevant cooking zone switches off automatically. is displayed. Before being used again, the cooking zone must be set to . Heat setting Switches off after 1-3 6 hours 4-7 5 hours 8-9 4 hours

Tips on Cooking and Frying

Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. Cookware for induction cooking zones Cookware material Cookware material

Aluminium, copper, brass

Glass, ceramic, porcelain

• Cookware for induction cooking zones is labelled as suitable by the manufacturer. Suitability test Cookware is suitable for induction cooking, if …
• ... a little water on an induction cooking zone set to heat setting 14 is heated very quickly.
• ... a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware. Cookware base The bottom of the cookware should be as thick and flat as possible.

Tips on Cooking and Frying Pan size Up to a certain limit, induction cooking zones adapt themselves to the size of the bottom of the cookware automatically. However, depending on the cooking zone size, themagnetic part of the bottom of the cookware must have a minimum diameter.

Diameter of cooking zone [mm] Minimum diameter of dish base [mm]

The cookware must be placed centrally on the cooking zone. Tips on energy saving

Place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on. If possible, always place a lid on the cookware. Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting Cookingprocess

1-3 suitable for Cooking time Tips/Hints as required Cover 5-25 mins. Stir occasionally 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on Off position Keeping Keeping cooked foods warm food warm Melting Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 3-5 Simmering on low heat Simmering rice and milkbased dishes Heating up ready-cooked meals 25-50 mins. Add at least twice as much liquid as rice, stir milk dishes part way through cooking 5-7 Steaming Braising Steaming vegetables, fish braising meat 20-45 mins. With vegetables add only a little liquid (a few tablespoons) Steaming potatoes 20-60 mins. Use only a little liquid, e. g.: max. ¼ l water for 750 g potatoes Cooking larger quantities of food, stews and soups 60-150 mins. Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredients 7-9 Boiling Cleaning and Care

Heat setting Cookingprocess suitable for Cooking time Tips/Hints 9-12 Gentle Frying Frying escalopes, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts Steady frying Turn halfway through cooking 12-13 Heavy Frying Hash browns, loin steaks, steaks, Flädle (pancakes for garnishing soup) 5-15 mins. per pan Turn halfway through cooking

Boiling Searing Deep frying Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash, pot roast), deep frying chips The power function is suitable for heating large quantities of liquid. Cleaning and Care

Take care! Risk of burns from residual heat. Warning! Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance. Clean with water and washing up liquid.

Warning! Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use

1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid.

2. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.

Place a scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth.

What to do if … Remove immediately when the appliance has cooled down sugar, food containing sugar yes

plastics, tin foil yes

limescale and water rings

yes shiny metallic discolouration

yes Type of dirt using a scraper* cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel* *Scrapers and cleaners for glass ceramic and stainless steel can be purchased in specialized shops

Remove stubborn residues with a cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel. Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not however affect the functioning of the appliance. What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance cannot be swit- More than 10 seconds have Switch the appliance on again. ched on or is not operating passed since the appliance was switched on The lock is switched on Switch off the lock (See the section “Locking/unlocking the control panel”) The child safety device is swit- Deactivate child safety device ched on (See the section “Child safety device”) Several sensor fields were tou- Only touch one sensor field ched at the same time Automatic switch off has been Remove any objects (pan, triggered cloths, etc.) that are lying on the control panel. Switch the appliance on again Dirty control panel The sensor fields must be dry and fat-free. There is water on the control panel or the control panel is covered with fat splashes Wipe the control panel STOP+GO is activated Switching off STOP+GO What to do if … Problem Possible cause

Remedy Acoustic signal sounds when appliance is switched off The control panel is wholly or partly covered by objects. The residual heat indicator is not displaying anything The cooking zone was only on If the cooking zone is supfor a short time and is there- posed to be hot, call the Cusfore not hot tomer Service Department. Repeated acoustic signal (6x), appliance switches off One or more sensor fields have Uncover sensor field been covered for longer than 10 seconds Acoustic signal sounds and The On/Off sensor field has appliance switches itself on been covered up, e.g. by a and then off again; after 5 se- cloth conds another acoustic signal sounds Display is switching between two heat settings lights up Remove objects. Do not place any objects on the control panel Power management is reduSee the section “Switching the cing the power of this cooking power function on and off” zone Unsuitable cookware Use suitable cookware No cookware on the cooking zone Place cookware on the cooking zone The diameter of the bottom of Move onto a smaller cooking the cookware is too small for zone the cooking zone Use suitable cookware lights up and number are displayed

Overheating protection for the Switch off the cooking zone. cooking zone has been trigge- Switch the cooking zone on red again Automatic switch-off has been triggered Switch appliance off. Switch appliance on again Electronics fault Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply for a few minutes (Take the fuse out of the house’s wiring system) If after switching on again, is displayed again, call the customer service department If you are unable to remedy the problem by following the above suggestions, please contact your local Service Force Centre. Warning! Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by qualified service engineers. Considerable danger to the user may result from improper repairs. If the appliance has been operated incorrectly, the engineer's visit will be chargeable, even during the warranty period.

What to do if … Operating noises Depending on the material and the processing of the base, the following noises may occur when using induction cooking zones.

• Cracking noise (1) when using cookware made of different materials (Sandwich construction)
• Whistling (1) when using an individual cooking zone or several cooking zones with high powers when the cookware is made of different materials (Sandwich construction)
• Humming (2) can occur at high power levels
• Clicking (2) during electric switching processes
• Hissing, buzzing (3) The device is fitted with a fan for cooling the electrics. A whiring noise can be heard when operating the fan which may deviate depending on the performance and may continue for a while after the appliance is switched off. The noises described are normal and do not refer to any defects.

Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Installation Instructions

Safety instructions Warning! This must be read! The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.) Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be observed. Anti-shock protection must be provided by the installation, for example drawers may only be installed with a protective floor directly underneath the appliance. The cut surfaces of the worktop are to be protected against moisture using a suitable sealant. The sealant seals the appliance to the work top with no gap. Do not use silicon sealant between the appliance and the work top. When building in, protect the underside of the appliance from steam and moisture, e.g. from a dishwasher or oven. Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows. Otherwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened.

Installation Instructions Risk of injury from electrical current.

• The electrical mains terminal is live.
• Make electrical mains terminal free of voltage.
• Follow connection schematic.
• Observe electrical safety rules.
• Ensure anti-shock protection by installing correctly.
• The appliance must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician. Risk of injury from electrical current.
• Loose and inappropriate plug and socket connections can make the terminal overheat.
• Have the clamping connections correctly installed by a qualified electrician.
• Use strain relief clamp on cable.
• In the event of single-phase or two-phase connection, the appropriate mains cable of type H05BB-F Tmax 90°C(or higher) or an equivalent type must be used.
• If this appliance’s mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable (type H05BB-F Tmax 90°C; or higher) or an equivalent type. The latter is available from the Customer Care Department. A device must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm. Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. Service

Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – three digit letter-number combination for glass ceramic – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.) (for numbers see rating plate) – Type of fault – Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand, we recommend that you write them in here: Model description: