EKI 551 - Cooker BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EKI 551 BOMANN

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 instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fi t for commer- cial use. Do not use it 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 appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you lea- ve the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

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

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instruc- tions“. 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. WARNING! Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the ha- zards 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. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. 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 cupboards.

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

• Glass-ceramic surface! If the surface is damaged or has cracks the device must be switched 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 cooking cycle. Hazard of burns!

• Potential damage to your health! People wearing pacemakers must not use this cooker. Overview of the Components Control panel 1 TIMER key (set the time) 2 TIMER CANCEL 3 Display 4 „°C“ (temperature) and „W“ (power display) control lamps 5 Control lamp (ON OFF) 6 “ON/OFF” button 7 “KEEP WARM” button and control lamp 8 „-“ push button (temperature/performance lower) „+“ push button (temperature/performance higher) 9 „POWER“ button for power-controlled cooking 10 “TEMP” button for temperature-controlled cooking General information 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. Under the glass-ceramics surface, the in- duction coil is located. If the coil is supplied with electrical power a magnetic fi eld develops generating whirls in the pot’s base. This results in the heating of the base material. The induction 05-EKI 551 CB.indd 3205-EKI 551 CB.indd 32 25.08.2008 9:46:18 Uhr25.08.2008 9:46:18 UhrENGLISH ENGLISH

process saves energy as heat is solely produced where it is needed. What cooking utensils may I use? Induction cookers require pots, i.e., pot bases made of magneti- sable 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 fi nd out whether a pot or pan is suitable, i.e., magnetisable just try the following: Put the respective pot on the hob. If you hear an alarm sound after selecting the cooking function and switching the device on, the pot is not suitable. NOTE: For reasons of safety, the device automatically switches to the standby mode after a few seconds. 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 (convex/parabolic) bases. Pots with a base diameter of less than 12 cm. Pots standing on feet. Mains supply Connected load/wattage The hob can take up an overall load of 2000 W. Because of this high connected load it is recommended to use a separate connection protected over a 16A safety switch. WARNING

AVOID OVERLOADING! Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets as the power consumption of this device is too high for these. Connection

• 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 for details.

• Only connect the machine to a correctly installed safety socket, 230 V/50 Hz. Operating instructions Display low temperature high temperature approx. 70°C approx. 100°C approx. 140°C approx. 200°C approx. 240°C 500 W 1400 W 1600 W 1800 W 2000 W low performance high performance NOTE: Depending on the quantity of the food to be cooked, the kind of the pot, and the cooking time the temperature can deviate from the indicated values. Initial operation

1. Standby mode: After you have connected the device’s plug

to the mains supply, the hub is in standby mode. The ON OFF (5) control lamp fl ashes.

2. Put a suitable pot on the cooking zone.

3. Push the ON/OFF button (6) to start the cooking process.

The ON OFF (5) control lamp stays on all the time.

• The food to be cooked is continuously simmering on the power setting which has been selected by you. NOTE: After the cooking zone has been switched on the selected power setting can be changed at any time with the keys (8). b) Performance-controlled cooking „TEMP“

• The food to be cooked will be heated up to the tempera- ture selected by you and kept warm on this temperature by automatic regulation. NOTE:

• After the cooking zone has been switched on the pre- selected temperature can be changed at any time with the keys (8).

• In case of temperatures up to 200 °C this function is suitable also for frying. Please do use only highly heat-resistant fat! Enter stop time All cooking functions may be assigned a time limit.

• Press the ON/OFF key (6) and select any desired function.

• Then press the TIMER (1) button. Set a switch-off time between 1 and 120 minutes with the +/- buttons. After the set time has been counted down, the hob is automatically switched off. 05-EKI 551 CB.indd 3305-EKI 551 CB.indd 33 25.08.2008 9:46:18 Uhr25.08.2008 9:46:18 UhrENGLISH ENGLISH

• The end of the cooking time is indicated when the time has elapsed by means of a buzzer.

• Delete the time: If you would like to delete the preset times, press the TIMER CANCEL (2) button, so that the control lamp goes off.

• Automatic shut-off: the hot plate turns off automatically after 120 minutes, if no input was given over the operator control panel during this time. This switching serves as security for you.

• With the „KEEP WARM“ function you can keep the meals you have prepared warm. For this you should press the button (7) once during the cooking process. The tempe- rature is preset to 70°C. To switch this off, press the ON/ OFF button (6). Switching off

• Push the ON/OFF button (6).

• The hob changes back to the standby mode from whatever operating mode. The operating mode indication (5) fl ashes.

• Let the device cool down, before you put it away. 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 use, the hob must be switched off using the provided controls – not over its automatic pot recognition function only!

• Hazard of burns! Because of the heat radiated during cooking, dangerously high temperatures may occur at the cooking zone after the cooking cycle. Cleaning

• Always pull out the plug from the mains socket before cleaning and wait until the unit has cooled down.

• 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. Ceramic Hob

• 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 glass-ceramics surfaces: In case of stubborn, baked-in remains, use suitable cleaning products available at special departments of department stores. Housing

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

• Make sure that no fl uid matter gets into any of the openings of the housing. This might damage the device or result in an electric shock. Troubleshooting

• 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 on. Possible cause: You put no or an unsuitable pot on the hob. NOTE: For reasons of safety, the device automatically switches to the standby mode after a few seconds. 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.

Technical Data Model: ..........................................................................EKI 551 CB Power supply: .....................................................220-240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: .........................................................2000 W Protection class: .......................................................................... ΙΙ Net weight: ...........................................................................2,8 kg This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations. Subject to technical changes without prior notice! 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 collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisati- on of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. 05-EKI 551 CB.indd 3505-EKI 551 CB.indd 35 25.08.2008 9:46:20 Uhr25.08.2008 9:46:20 Uhr36