DKI 3184 - Cooker CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DKI 3184 CLATRONIC

D-47906 Kempen/Germany

contact, 230 V/50 Hz.

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GB General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and

keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the

internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This

appliance is not fi t for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to

be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip

it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appli-

ance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately. Do not put it in water.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug

from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and

remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you should leave the workplace,

always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not

• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appli-

ance if it is damaged.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician.

To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the

manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualifi ed person and with a cable of the

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions“.

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes,

polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffoca-

• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the hazards of electrical equipment,

please ensure that this device is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do

not allow small children to play with it.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these

instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

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GB Special safety instructions

• Place the appliance on an even, moisture and heat-resistant surface. Use a heatresistant

plate when placing on sensitive surfaces.

• Do not move the device when it is in operation.

• Only touch the machine by using the handles and buttons provided.

• Due to the rising heat and vapours the device should not be operated under wall cupbo-

• Keep the unit at a safe distance from easily infl ammable objects such as furniture, cur-

tains, etc. (30cm). Under no circumstances should the device be installed in cupboards.

• Do not heat empty pots on the cooking zone as this may lead to dangerous overheating.

• Ventilation: Always keep the ventilation slots free from any obstructions and dirt.

• Caution: During operation the temperature of the exposed surface may be

very hot. Danger of burns!

1 Operation indicator 6 + button (higher)

3 TIMER button 8 Display

“temperature controlled”

Cooking with induction technology

When cooking with induction technology, heat is only generated by means of magnetic

power, if a pot or pan with a magnetisable base is placed on a switched-on cooking zone.

The induction cooker heats only the base of the cooking utensils used, not the cooking

zone itself. The induction coil is located below the ceramic. If the coil is supplied with elec-

trical power a magnetic field develops generating whirls in the pot’s base. This results in the

heating of the base material. The induction process saves energy as heat is solely produced

• Ceramic surface! If the surface is damaged or has cracks the device must be swit-

ched off to avoid the hazard of electrical shocks.

• Induction heat! Metal objects as, e.g., knifes, forks, spoons and pot lids should not be

placed on the cooking zone as they may get hot.

• Hot surface! The induction cooker initially heats only the base of the cooking utensils

used, not the cooking zone itself. However, because of the heat radiated during coo-

king, dangerously high temperatures may also occur at the cooking zone after the coo-

king cycle. Hazard of burns!

• Warning: potential damage to your health! People wearing pacemakers must not use

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GB What cooking utensils may I use?

Induction cookers require pots, i.e., pot bases made of magnetisable material. Today,

cooking utensils appropriate for induction cooking usually bear a note saying 'Suitable for

induction hob’ or similar.

But principally you may use any iron-based cooking utensils; to find out whether a pot or

pan is suitable, i.e., magnetisable just try the following:

Put the respective pot on the hob. Should appear “---” in the display after having switched

on the device and repeatedly ring out an acoustic signal the pot is not suitable for this use.

Cooking utensils made of the following materials are not suitable for induction hobs:

Clay, glass or aluminium.

Do not use the following types of pots:

Pots with bended Pots with a base diameter Pots standing

(convex/parabolic) bases. of less than 12 cm. on feet.

Do operate the device only for a maximum of 4 hours continuously. Then interrupt the ope-

ration for at least 30 minutes, otherwise you risk some damages by overload.

Charge the cooker ring only with a maximum weight of 4 kg, otherwise you risk damages to

the cooking surface.

Connected load/wattage

The hob can take up an overall load of 3300 W. Because of this high connected load it is

recommended to use a separate connection protected over a 16 A safety switch.

NOTE: For reasons of safety, the device automatically switches to the standby

mode after a few seconds.

Warning: Avoid overloading!

- If you use extension lines, these should dispose of a cable cross-section of at least

- Do not use multiple socket-outlets, as this device is too powerful.

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• Before inserting the mains plug into the socket check whether the voltage which you

intend to use corresponds to that of the machine. Please see the label on the machine

• Only connect the machine to a correctly installed safety socket, 230 V/50 Hz.

Operating instructions

1. Standby mode: After you have connected the device’s plug to the mains supply, the hub

is in standby mode. The lights of the ON/OFF buttons switch on.

2. Put a suitable pot on the cooking zone.

3. Push the ON/OFF button (2) to start the cooking process.

The lights of the HEAT function flash.

Press the HEAT button once or the TEMP. button twice in order to choose a cooking func-

tion. The lamp for the corresponding function lights up.

HEAT power control system for cooking

• The food to be cooked is continuously simmering on the power setting which has been

TEMP. Temperature controlled cooking

• The food to be cooked will be heated up to the temperature selected by you and kept

warm on this temperature by automatic regulation.

- The display shows the power level 5.

- After the cooking zone has been switched on the selected power setting can be

changed at any time with the keys (+/-).

- The display shows the value “120”.

- After the cooking zone has been switched on the pre-selected temperature can

be changed at any time with the keys (+/-).

- In case of temperatures up to 200 °C this function is suitable also for frying. Please

do use only highly heat-resistant fat!

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GB TIMER enter disconnecting time

The cooking functions can be limited in time.

• Select a cooking function.

• Afterwards press the TIMER button. The TIMER light and the light for the cooking func-

• Now you can set the desired turn-off time with the buttons (-/+). The maximum time

amounts to 180 minutes.

• After about 3 seconds the lights stop flashing and the light for the cooking function glows

• Push the ON/OFF button (2).

• The hob changes back to the standby mode from whatever operating mode. The opera-

ting mode display (1) is illuminated.

• Let the device cool down, before you put it away.

Identification of the pot

The device has a pot recognition function. After the pot has been taken from the hob, it

switches back to the standby mode.

In this context, please pay attention to the following:

- After the timer has been switched on you can change the levels with the buttons

- Interrupt: You can interrupt this process at any time by pressing the ON/OFF

- The end of the cooking time will be announced in the last minute by an acoustic

NOTE: The ventilator for the cooling air still continues to run for about 30 seconds.

After having used the hot plate, you need to turn off the switches; do not only use the pot

Hazard of burns!Because of the heat radiated during cooking, dangerously high tempe-

ratures may occur at the cooking zone after the cooking cycle.

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Always pull out the plug from the mains socket before cleaning and wait until the unit has

Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.

Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

Under no circumstances should the device be immersed in water for cleaning.

• Clean the surface from food remains when it's still warm using a moist cloth or tissue.

• Wash the hob using a soft sponge and some water, then wipe dry with a soft cloth.

• Cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces: In case of stubborn, baked-in remains, use suita-

ble cleaning products available at special departments of department stores.

• Clean the housing after use using a slightly moist cloth.

• Make sure that no fluid matter gets into any of the openings of the housing. This might

damage the device or result in an electric shock.

• Device does not function, no indication on the display.

Remedy: Check the mains connection.

• There is a sound after I have selected a cooking function and switched the device

Possible cause: You put no or an unsuitable pot on the hob.

Remedy: Put a pot on the hob that is suitable for induction hobs.

• The hob suddenly switches off during operation.

Possible cause: The overheating protection (cutout switch) has been activated.

Remedy: Pull the plug and let the device cool down for about 20 min.

Then start operating the device again.

Further cause: The ventilation slots are obstructed.

Remedy: Free the ventilation slots from any obstructions.

• When keeping food warm the pot is not maintaining the temperature.

Possible cause: The pot’s base is not level or bended (convex/concave).

Remedy: Put a suitable pot on the hob.

NOTE: For reasons of safety, the device automatically switches to the standby

mode after a few seconds.

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During the operation the following message appears on the display:

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 3300 W Protection class: II Net weight: 4,85 kg

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electro-

magnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the

date of purchase (receipt).

During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories ascribable to mate-

rial or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discre-

tion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the gua-

rantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!

Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no

free replacement or repair will be carried out.

If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the ori-

ginal packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing as well as cleaning, maintenance or the

replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid!

The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

GB Security instruction

--- There has been put no or an unsuitable pot on the stove.

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After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair

service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic

waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the col-

lection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electro-

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your