STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Cooker

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Product type Portable induction hob
Brand Steba
Model IK 3500 Flex
Dimensions (W x D x H) 690 x 420 x 70 mm
Weight Approx. 5.5 kg
Power supply 230 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 3500 W
Type of cooking Induction with flexible zone
Cooking zones Left, right, full (Flex)
Max power per zone Full zone: 2600 W (Boost), single zone: adjustable from 1 to 9
Boost function Yes, up to 2600 W on one zone
Timer 0 to 180 minutes in 5-minute increments
Child safety Yes, control lock
Pan detection Yes, automatic shut-off if no suitable pan
Automatic shut-off In case of overheating or absence of pan
Compatible pan types Magnetic base (steel, cast iron, enameled), diameter ≥ 10 cm
Surface material Glass ceramic
Cleaning Damp cloth and mild detergent; do not immerse
Ventilation Air intake: min 7 cm, air outlet: min 5 cm
Max ambient temperature Not specified, avoid hot surfaces
Repairability Repairs exclusively by authorized service center, original parts

Frequently Asked Questions - IK 3500 Flex STEBA

What types of pans can I use with the Steba IK 3500 Flex?
Use induction-compatible pans with a flat, magnetic base (steel, cast iron, enameled). The minimum diameter is 10 cm. Pans made of aluminum, copper, glass, ceramic or non-magnetic stainless steel are not suitable.
How to activate the Boost function on the Steba IK 3500 Flex?
Press the Boost button once to activate the left plate at 2600 W, twice for the right plate, and three times to exit Boost mode. During Boost, the other plate is disabled.
What to do if the device displays error code E0?
Code E0 indicates no suitable pan is detected or the pan is mispositioned. Check that your pan is induction-compatible and its diameter is at least 10 cm. Reposition it correctly on the cooking zone.
How to set the timer on the Steba IK 3500 Flex?
Press the Timer button. The display shows '0'. Use the + and - buttons to set the time from 0 to 180 minutes in 5-minute steps. The timer starts automatically.
Can I use a power strip with the Steba IK 3500 Flex?
Yes, but with caution. The maximum power of the device is 3500 W. Use an extension cord of 1.5 mm² fully unwound. A certified GS power strip of 16 A must not exceed 3680 W total.
How to clean the Steba IK 3500 Flex cooking surface?
Always unplug the device and let it cool down. Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cream, steel wool or solvents. Avoid liquid entering the ventilation slots.
What is the maximum power in Boost mode?
In Boost mode, the maximum power is 2600 W on the left or right plate. The other plate is then disabled.
Is the device safe for people with a pacemaker?
People with a pacemaker should consult their doctor before using the device due to the electromagnetic field.
How to activate child lock on the Steba IK 3500 Flex?
Press the + and - buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds. The display shows 'L' and all buttons except On/Off are locked. To deactivate, repeat the same operation.
What to do if the device displays error code E1?
Code E1 indicates internal overheating. Turn off the device, unplug it and let it cool down completely before restarting. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

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USER MANUAL IK 3500 Flex STEBA

natural_image Industrial stovetop with two cooking pots and a steel grater on a black background (no text or symbols on main objects)

220 - 240V\~; 50/60Hz, 3500W

Instructions for use 16

Induction – the modern way of cooking

1 litre water boils within 4 minutes!

An electromagnetic field of force directly heats the pot bottom, thereby:

  • up to 50% lower power consumption
  • up to 30% shorter cooking time
  • pot detection and power cut-off, if no pot on the device

Cookware

  • Applicable are enamelled or induction-appropriate pots. Minimum diameter 10 cm. Too large pots can lead to an overheat of the electronic. You can test with a magnet whether your cookware is suitable or not. If it sticks to the base of the pot, you can use the pot.
  • Pots made of aluminium, copper, glass, ceramics and chrome nickel steel are not suitable.
  • Make sure that the bottom of the pot is flat and not too thin, as this will influence the temperature regulation negatively.
  • Place the appropriate pot / pan (minimum diameter 10 cm) on the plate.
  • Caused by the composition of the materials of the pot, some noise might be heard during cooking.
  • Never heat up empty pots as this may lead to discoloration and deformation. Pots are excluded from the warranty.

Generally

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

  • Persons with heart pacemakers should consult their doctor before using the device.
  • Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
  • Because of radio interference from radio or TV, connect the device to a separate circuit.
  • Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.
  • Do not plug with wet hands.
  • Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
  • To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
  • Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
  • Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.
  • Keep the cord away from hot parts.
  • The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above
    and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
  • Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).
  • The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!
  • Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
  • Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

- Never place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.

- Never immerse the unit in water.

- Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.

- The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.

- To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

- The device gets hot, only transport after it cooled down and without cookware on top.

- Only use the device as described in this manual.

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments
o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
o bed and breakfast type environments.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Safety information - 1

Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns!

While using the device, the surface can get very hot! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to burn-able materials.

  • If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm^2 . A cable drum must always be unwound.
  • If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard. This device has a power consumption of 3500 watts.

  • Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.

  • The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
  • Risk of electronic shock! Do not put any sharp objects into the ventilation slots. Do not use the device if there are cracks in the glass plate.
  • Never place empty pots, cutlery or other metallic objects onto the device. Those objects will get hot! Do not heat cans, they can explode.

  • Do not place a sheet of paper or metal foil between the pot or the pan and the device.

  • Do not load the glass surface with more than 8kg.
  • In order to protect the electronic parts, the ventilation runs for a couple of minutes after the device has been turned off.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns! - 1

The glass surface can have a residual heat after cooking.

- Attention! Do not place hot pots or pans onto the control panel! Not warranty payments!

- Do not use the device if unsupervised. Oil and fat can catch fire if they get too hot. In case of grease fire unplug and never extinguish with water! Cover the pot with a lid, plate, or similar.

- Do not place near objects which are affected by magnet. (e.g. automatic-banking cards).

Cleaning

- Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.

- Never immerse the unit into water.

  • Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.
  • Pay attention that no liquids can get into the device through the air intakes.
  • A discoloration or storing can be caused if pots are used which are not clean at the bottom.
  • Use a damp cloth and some detergent for cleaning.
  • Do not use any abrasive milk, polishing wool or solvent for cleaning.
  • Use vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt from the air intake and exhaust vent.

Workplace

Important:

Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable, non-metallic and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Assembly

If you want to install the device on a table top, please make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered, adequate ventilation must be ensured.

Please note the assembly dimensions as displayed below.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Assembly - 1

text_image 690 420 70 390 660 55 400 670 30

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Assembly - 2

text_image A min 5cm min 2cm Luftauslass mind. 5cm Air outlet min. 5cm Luftansaugung mind. 7cm Air intake min. 7cm A

Flex zone

Several electric coils are located under the glass plate. These are adjustable for:

o Left cooking surface
o Right cooking surface
o Total cooking surface

Pots with a diameter of min 10 cm can be placed and moved on the plate. Depending on the pot size you can place, for example, one to two pots one after the other on the left side and move them. Only the energy is taken which is caused by the pot size. If the total cooking area is chosen, you can place several pots and pot sizes on the surface.

Getting started
STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Flex zone - 1

text_image INDUKTION TIMER MENU + BOOST POWER
  • Place the induction-appropriate cookware onto the device.
  • Plug in the device to an earthed socket, Power flashes.
  • Note: If no or inappropriate pot is recognised, the devices turns off and O/E is shown in the display.
  • Press the On/Off ⏻ button. The display shows --- and the ventilation stars working. The device is in standby mode.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Flex zone - 2

text_image INDUKTION L R TIMER 9 BOOST POWER

- Press the menu button once, the display shows [ 9 ]

o The total cooking surface is activated. Several pots can be placed on the cooking surface.
o The power of the total cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Flex zone - 3

text_image INDUKTION L R TIMER - 9 9 + BOOST POWER

- Press the menu button Ⓧ twice, the display shows [9 9]

o The power of the flashing left cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.
o Power: 1 = clocked, 2 = 1050W, 3 = 1150W, 4 = 1250W,
o The right surface shows 9 and is activated as soon as a pot is put on top of it.

$$ 5 = 1 4 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 6 = 1 5 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 7 = 1 5 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 8 = 1 6 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 9 = 1 7 0 0 \mathrm{W} $$

- Press the menu button Ⓧ a third time, to change the values of the right side. The display shows [9 9]

o The power of the flashing right cooking surface can be adjusted with the +/- button from level 1 to 9.
o Power: 1 = clocked, 2 = 1050W, 3 = 1150W, 4 = 1250W,

$$ 5 = 1 4 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 6 = 1 5 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 7 = 1 5 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 8 = 1 6 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 9 = 1 7 0 0 \mathrm{W} $$

o The left surface remains on the values set before.

- Note: the flashing LED indicates the surface which can be changed from 1 – 9.

- Press the menu button ⚙️ a fourth time to reactivate the total cooking surface [ 9 ]

Boost-Function

- This function is only available for the left or the right plate. It is used to cook food intensively with the highest power level.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Boost-Function - 1

text_image INDUKTION L R TIMER MENU - 9 - + BOOT POWER

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Boost-Function - 2

text_image - 9 - + ←→ ←→ +

- Press the boost button ☉ once, the display shows and the LED "L" for the left cooking surface. The left cooking area has a power of 2600W. The right surface is deactivated.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Boost-Function - 3

text_image - - 9 + ←→ ←→ ↓ ↓

- Press the boost button ☺ twice, the display shows and the LED "R" for the right cooking surface. The right cooking area has a power of 2600W. The left surface is deactivated.

- Press the boost button Ⓞ a third time to exit the boost mode.

Timer

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Timer - 1

text_image INDUKTION L R MENU BOOST POWER
  • Press the timer button, the display shows "0".
  • The time can be adjusted with the +/- button in steps of 5 minutes from 0 to 180 minutes. The time must be set within 5 seconds.
  • During the cooking process, the display alternating shows the remaining time and the set power level.

Child lock
STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Timer - 2

text_image INDUKTION L R TIMER MENU L BOOST POWER
  • Press the buttons "+" and "-" together. The display shows "L". All buttons, except On/Off are locked.
  • In order to unlock, press the buttons "+" and "-" again for 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Dear Client,

Thank you for buying this STEBA product. The following table will help you with problems that may occur when using your device. For many problems there is a simple solution, because not everything that appears like a malfunction must be serious.

Please check the following list before contacting our customer service.

Problem Reason Solution
No light after plug-in of the device· No power· To many devices at one power cord· Check is plug is plugged-in correctly· Check the fuse
A signal tone sounds and no heat occurs· Pot not suitable for induction· Min. diameter of 10cm· Use suitable cookware
Plate does not heat anymore· Timer run out· Set a new time
Error code „E0”· No or inappropriate cookware· Check cookware
Error code „E1”· Internal overheat· Let device cool down and restart
Error code „E2”· The temperature of the pot is too high· Take the pot from the device and let it cool down, then restart
Error code „E3”· Voltage is unusual· Let device cool down and restart

Correct Disposal of this product

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Correct Disposal of this product - 1

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. 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. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

STEBA IK 3500 Flex - Correct Disposal of this product - 2

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Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

$$ 5 = 1 4 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 6 = 1 5 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 7 = 1 5 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 8 = 1 6 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 9 = 1 7 0 0 \mathrm{W} $$

$$ 5 = 1 4 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 6 = 1 5 0 0 \mathrm{W}, 7 = 1 5 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 8 = 1 6 5 0 \mathrm{W}, 9 = 1 7 0 0 \mathrm{W} $$

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Brand : STEBA

Model : IK 3500 Flex

Category : Cooker