ATPN42BK - Cooker AIRLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Airlux
Model	ATPN42BK
Product type	Induction hob
Number of cooking zones	2
Diameter of cooking zones	Ø145 mm
Total power	2800 W
Power supply	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 1 phase + N
Recommended electrical protection	16 A (circuit breaker)
Appliance dimensions (W x D x H)	380 x 520 x 6 mm (glass thickness)
Standard cut-out dimensions	360 x 490 mm
Flush cut-out dimensions	386 x 526 mm
Weight (approx.)	Approximately 8 kg
Control type	Touch controls with slider
Main functions	Timer (1-999 min), pause, recall, bridge, lock, special cooking (cleaning, fish, meat)
Residual heat indicator	Yes (H symbol)
Safety	Control panel lock, automatic shut-off, overheat protection, pan detection
Care and cleaning	Cold cleaning with water and dish soap; hot cleaning with ice cubes and scraper; avoid abrasives
Repairability	Repairs exclusively by an authorized professional
Ventilation	Automatic (electronics cooling)
Protection class	Y

Frequently Asked Questions - ATPN42BK AIRLUX

How to turn on the hob?

Press the [ON] key. The display shows 0. Then select the power by sliding your finger on the slider to the right or left.

What to do if the display shows the symbol E?

The E symbol indicates an electronic fault. Unplug and replug the appliance. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to use the pause function?

Press the [II] key to pause cooking. All zones retain their settings. To resume, press [II] again then interact with the slider.

How to clean the glass?

Cold: use water and dish soap or a special ceramic glass cleaner. Hot: activate the cleaning function (key [C°]), place ice cubes, remove dirt with a scraper, then clean with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive products.

How to lock the controls?

Hold your finger on the [O] key for 6 seconds. The lock indicator lights up. Only the on/off key [ON] remains active. To unlock, hold [O] again for 6 seconds.

What does the symbol H mean?

The H symbol indicates residual heat: the cooking zone is still hot. Do not touch it. The symbol turns off when the zone cools down.

How to set the timer?

First select the power on a zone. Then press simultaneously the timer [-] and [+] keys. The zone indicator flashes. Adjust the time with [-] or [+] (from 1 to 999 minutes). After a few seconds, the countdown starts.

Can I use aluminum pans?

No, aluminum or synthetic pans are not suitable for induction. Use pots with a ferro-magnetic base. Unsuitable pans can damage the hob and void the warranty.

How to activate the bridge?

Press simultaneously the [C°] keys of the two zones to combine. The zones group and are controlled as one zone. To stop, press both [C°] keys again.

What to do in case of glass crack?

Immediately cut off the appliance's power supply. Do not touch the glass and contact customer service. A cracked glass presents a risk of electric shock.

USER MANUAL ATPN42BK AIRLUX

instruction of use and maintenance

ATPN42BK

Chere cliente, cher client,

Thank you for choosing our induction ceramic hob.

In order to use our appliance correctly, we advise you to read the following notes carefully, and to keep them for later use.

SUMMARY

SAFETY 20

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USAGE 20
USING THE APPLIANCE 20
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE 21
PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE 22
OTHER PRECAUTIONS 22

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 23

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 23
CONTROL PANEL 23

USE OF THE APPLIANCE 23

DISPLAY 23
VENTILATION 24

STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 24

BEFORE THE FIRST USE 24
INDUCTION PRINCIPLE 24
SENSITIVE TOUCH 24
POWER SELECTION ZONE "SLIDER" AND TIMER SETTING ZONE 24
STARTING-UP 25
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION 26
TIMER 26
STOP&GO FUNCTION 27
RECALL FUNCTION 27
BRIDGE FUNCTION 28
CONTROL PANEL LOCKING 28
SPECIAL COOKING FUNCTION 28

COOKING ADVICES 29

SETTING UP THE COOKING LEVELS / TEMPERATURES 29
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE AND « SMOKING POINT » 29
COOKING ADVICE 29

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 30

GLASS CLEANING 30
COOKING SURFACE CLEANING 30

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM 30

ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION 31

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 32

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 33

Precautions before usage

• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connection of the appliance have to be done by approved specialists. The manufacturer can not be responsible for damage caused by building-in or connecting errors.
• The appliance must be installed in a kitchen unit and in an adapted and approved work surface.
• This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
• Do not change or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate can not be used as surface or as working surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to local standards.
• Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance can not be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-dryer: steam may damage the electronic appliances.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer or separate remote control system.

Using the appliance

• Switch the heating zones off after using.
• Keep an eye on preparations using grease or oils: that may quickly ignite.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts with the glass or the hot saucepan.

• Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.

• Do not place any metallic object except heating containers. In case of untimely engaging or residual heat, this one may heat, melt or even burn.

• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This is supposed to become very hot and catch fire.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.

Precautions to prevent damage to the appliance

• Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast iron pots.) may damage the ceramic glass.
• Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
• Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
• Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone (be careful: do not burn yourself).
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot container over the control panel.

• If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure the space between the content of the drawer and the inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is essential to guaranty a correct ventilation.

• Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer situated under the vitroceramic hob. The eventual cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.

Precautions in case of appliance failure

• If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off the electrical supplying.
• If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the appliance and contact the after sales service.
• Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the appliance by yourself.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Other precautions

• Make sure that the container pan is always centred on the cooking zone. The bottom of the pan must have to cover as much as possible the cooking zone.
• For the users of pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence its operating. We recommend getting information to the retailer or of the doctor.
• Do not use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they could melt on still hot cooking zones.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

THE USE OF EITHER POOR QUALITY POTS OR ANY INDUCTION ADAPTOR PLATE FOR NON-MAGNETIC COOKWARE RESULTS IN A WARRANTY BREACH. IN THIS CASE, THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE HOB AND/OR ITS ENVIRONMENT.

Technical characteristics

Type	Total Power	Position of the heating zone
ATPN42BK	2800 W	2 zones Ø145 mm

Control panel

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Display

Display Designation Description

0 Zero The heating zone is activated.
1...9 Booster level Selection of the cooking level.
E Error message Electronic failure.
H Residual heat The heating zone is hot.
Stop&Go The hob is in pause.

Ventilation

The cooling system is fully automatic. The cooling fan starts at a low speed when the calories generated by the electronic system reach a certain level. The ventilation starts its high speed level when the hob is intensively used. The cooling fan reduces its speed and stops automatically when the electronic circuit has cooled down enough.

STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Before the first use

Clean your hob with a damp cloth and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent because this can create a blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.

Induction principle

An induction coil is located under each heating zone. When it is working, it produces a variable electromagnetic field which produces inductive currents in the ferromagnetic bottom plate of the pan. The result is a heating-up of the pan located on the heating zone.

Sensitive touch

Your ceramic hob is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your finger presses the key, the corresponding command is activated. This activation is validated by a control light, a letter or a number in the display and/or a "beep" sound. In case of normal use, press only one key at a time.

Power selection zone "SLIDER" and timer setting zone

To select the power with the slider, slide your finger on the "SLIDER" zone. You can already have direct access if you put your finger directly on the chosen level.

Starting-up

- Start up / switch off the hob:

Action	Control panel	Display
To start	press key [ ]	[0] ON ON OFF
To stop	press key [ ]	nothing or [ H]IN IN IN

- Start up / switch off a heating zone:

Action

Control panel

Display

To set slide on the "SLIDER" [1] to [9]

(adjust the power) to the right or to the left

To stop slide to [0] on "SLIDER" [0] or [H]

If no action is taken within 20 seconds, the electronics return in waiting position.

Example of power increase:

The segments from the power display are turning on one by one until the required power level is reached.

Example of power decrease:

The segments from the power display are turning off one by one until the required power level is reached.

Residual heat indication

After the switch off of a heating zone or the complete stop of the hob, the heating zones are still hot and the symbol [H] indicates this on the display.

The symbol [H] disappears when the heating zones may be touched without danger.

Do not touch the heating zones and do not put any heat sensitive objects on them, as long as the residual heat indicators are switched on. There are risks of burns and fire.

Timer

The timer can be used simultaneously with all the heating zones, and this with different time settings (from 1 to 999 minutes) for each heating zone.

• Setting and modification of the cooking time :

Action Control panel Display

Select the power level slide on the "SLIDER" [1] to [9]

Select the timer Press simultaneously key [-] and [+ Timer display on

from the timer until the

desired display is on

Decrease the time Press key [-] from the timer [60] to 59, 58...

Increase the time Press key [+ ] from the timer Time increase

After a few seconds, the [min] display stops blinking.

The time is confirmed and the timer starts.

• To stop the cooking time:

Action Control panel Display

Select the Timer Press simultaneously key [-] and [+ ] Timer display on

from the timer until the

desired display is on

Stop the time Press key [-] from the timer [000]

If several timers are activated, repeat the process.

• Egg timer function:

Egg timer is an independent function. It stops as soon as a heating zone starts working.

When the hob is switched off, the timer continues until it has reached the selected time.

Action Control panel Display

Activate the hob press display [ON] [0]

Select the Timer Press simultaneously key [-] and [+ ] [000]

from the timer

Decrease the time Press key [-] from the timer [60] to 59, 58...

Increase the time Press key [+ ] from the timer Time increase

After a few seconds, the [min] display stops blinking.

The time is confirmed and the timer starts.

Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time:

As soon as the selected cooking time has finished, the timer display is blinking [000] and a sound rings.

To stop the sound and the blinking, press the key [-] and [+] .

Stop&Go function

This function brakes all the hob's cooking activity temporarily and allows restarting with the same settings.

- Start up/stop the stop&go function:

Action

Control panel

Display

[II] and control light on

Engage stop&go

press [II]

"Slider"animated

Stop the stop&go

animated "slider"

previous settings

Recall Function

After switching off the hob [ ] it is possible to recall the last settings.

• cooking stages of all cooking zones (Booster)
• minutes and seconds of programmed cooking zone-related timers

The recall procedure is the following:

Press the key [
- Then press [II] before the light stops blinking.

The previous settings are activated again.

Bridge Function

This function allows the use of 2 cooking zones at the same time (left zones, middle zones, right zones) with the same features as a single cooking zone.

Action Control panel Display

Activate the hob Press display [ ] [0] ON

Activate the bridge Press simultaneously on [C^] [0] and []

of the 2 cooking zones

Increase bridge Slide on the "SLIDER" [1] to [9]

which indicates the power

Stop bridge Press simultaneously on [C^] [0]

of the 2 cooking zones

Control panel locking

To avoid modification of the setting of the cooking zones, particularly when cleaning, the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [On]).

Action Control panel Display

Lock the hob

Unlock the hob

Press [ ] during 6s

Press [ ] during 6s

lock light on

lock light off

Special cooking function

The special cooking function guarantees a satisfactory temperature to clean your teppan yaki (see Maintenance and cleaning chapter), to cook your fish or your meat

Each zone has its own special cooking function.

It is also possible to combine 2 cooking zones (bridge function), then to activate the clean function.

- Start up/stop the clean function:

Action Control panel Display

Activate the clean temperature press [C^] one time

Activate the temperature

to cook fish press [C^] two times

Activate the temperature

to cook meat press [C^] three times

When the temperature is reached, the display becomes fixed.

Stop the function press [C^] to [0]

or slide on the "SLIDER"

[ ] is blinking

[ ] is blinking

[ ] is blinking

[0]

[0]à[9]

Setting up the cooking levels / temperatures

Cooking levels	Temperature (℃)
1	50
2	75
3	100
4	125
5	150
6	170
7	190
8	205
9	220

You can cook directly on the heating surface with or without fat (oil or grease).

Avoid reaching the « smoking point » (too high temperature) when you are cooking with oil or fat. Food will lose its nutritive value.

In order to conserve all the flavour and quality, be sure to adjust the right temperature in accordance with the type of cooking required.

Maximum temperature and « smoking point »

Grease / Oil	Maximum recommended temperature (°C) / power	Smoke point (°C)
Butter	130 / 4	150
Lard	170 / 6	200
Beef fat	180 / 6	210
Olive oil	180 / 6	200
Sunflower oil	200 / 7	220
Peanut oil	200 / 7	235
Coconut oil	200 / 7	240

Cooking advice

Types of food	Temperature (℃)	Power
Fish and seafood	170-180	6
Veal	160-180	6
Beef	200-210	8
Pork	180-210	7
Lamb	180-200	7
Poultry	160-180	6
Sausage	200	7-8
Fried egg	140	4-5
Pancake / omelette	140-160	5
Fruits	140-160	5
Vegetables	140-160	5
Simmering previously cooked rice	140-160	5
Simmering previously cooked pasta	140-160	5

Glass cleaning

Clean the control panel using a little washing-up liquid diluted in water or a recommended commercial vitroceramic product.

Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be avoided at all costs.

Dry the appliance with a clean rag.

Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately.

Cooking surface cleaning

Cold cooking surface: Remove light marks with a damp cloth using washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly with movements that follow the natural grooves of the cooking surface (no circular movements).

Warm cooking surface: Presse the key [C^] and wait to the [1] becomes fixe (see paragraph "Clean function").

Put icicles on the cooking surface and remove light marks with a spatula and push them into the drain. Clean the drain with absorbent paper for example. Cold water can replace the icicles.

Then dry the surface thoroughly with movements that follow the natural grooves of the cooking surface (no circular movements) with a clean rag.

Some marks that come from acid naturally contained in food can be cleaned with lemon juice when the appliance is cold.

Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot: RISK OF BURN.

Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be avoided at all costs.

Never use any steam-driven or pressure appliances.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM

The hob or the cooking zone does not start:

• The hob is badly connected to the electrical network.
• The safety fuse is cut off.
• The lock function is activated.
• The sensitive touch keys are covered with grease or water.
  An object is put on a sensitive touch key.

The control panel displays [E]:

• Disconnect and reconnect the hob.
  Call after sales service.

One or all cooking zone(s) cut off:

• The safety system functioned.
• This system works when you forgot to switch off the cooking zone.
  One or more sensitive touch keys are covered.
• The pan is empty and its bottom overheated.
• The hob also has an automatic reduction of Booster level and breaking Automatic overheating

The ventilation system is still working after switching the hob off:

• This is not a failure, the fan continues to protect the electronic device.
• The fan stops automatically.

The control panel displays [II]:

See chapter "Stop&Go".

ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION

• The materials of packaging are ecological and recyclable.

• The electronic appliances are composed of precious metals. Ask your commune for recycling possibilities.

• Don't throw your appliance in the household refuse

• Get in touch with the waste collection centre of your commune that is adapted to the recycling of the household appliances.

The installation is the exclusive responsibility of specialists.

The user of this appliance is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforced in his home country.

How to stick the gasket:

Stick the gasket (2) two millimetres from the external edge of the glass, after removing the protection sheet (3).

Fitting - installing:

The dimensions are:

Type	Cut size		Flush mounting			Glass size
	Width	Depth	Width	Depth	Radius	Width	Depth	Thickness
ATPN42BK	360	490	386	526	8	380	520	6

• Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
• The hobs are classified as "Y" class for heat protection. Ideally the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or device can be higher than the hob.
• The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist temperatures of up to 100^ .
• The mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.
• Do not install the hob to the top of a non-ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• To ensure good air circulation of the electronic device, maintain a space of 20 ~mm under the bottom of the hob casing.
• If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid putting flammable objects in this drawer (for example: sprays) or non-heat-resistant objects.
• Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the cutout edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given when applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guaranties a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work top surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the indications of the hood manufacturer. Respect a distance of at least 760~mm if you do not have further instructions.

• The connecting cable cannot be subjected to mechanical constraint (e.g. a drawer) after construction.

• The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical network should be entrusted only to an electrician who is aware of the normative regulations and who respects them scrupulously.

• The electrical parts should always be protected after the building-in.
• The necessary data of connection are on the stickers placed on the bottom of the appliance.
• The appliance should be separated from the mains by using a multipolar circuit breaker. The contact opening must be at least 3mm .
• The electrical circuit must be separated from the mains by using adapted devices, such as circuit breakers, fuses or (differential) contactors.
• If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible plug, disconnecting means must be incorporated in the fixed installation, in accordance with the installation regulations.
• The inlet hose must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the hob or oven.

Caution!

This appliance can only be connected to a network 230V 50 / 60Hz

You should always connect the earth wire.

Respect the connection diagram.

Use the connecting cable that is attached to the device.

The green / yellow wire corresponds to the earth wire, the blue wire corresponds to the neutral wire and the brown wire correspond to the phase.

Mains	Connection	Cable diameter	Cable	Protection calibre
230V~ 50/60Hz	1 Phase + N	3 x 1,5 mm²	H 05 VV - F H 05 RR - F	16 A *

• calculated with the simultaneous factor following the standard EN 60 335-2-6

Caution! Be careful to correctly engage and tighten the cables.

We cannot be held responsible for any incident resulting from incorrect connection or which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been equipped with a faulty earth connection.