ATI322WH - Cooker AIRLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Induction cooktop
Brand	AIRLUX
Model	ATI322WH
Dimensions (W x D x H)	290 x 510 x 4 mm
Power supply	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 16 A
Total power	3700 W
Number of cooking zones	2
Front zone diameter	170 mm
Rear zone diameter	220 mm
Rated power front zone	1400 W
Rated power rear zone	2300 W
Booster power (rear zone)	3000 W
Control type	Touch controls
Functions	Booster, timer, lock, pan detection, residual heat indicator
Surface material	Vitroceramic
Residual heat indicator	Yes
Automatic safety shut-off	Yes
Installation class	Y
Power cable type	H05VV-F or H05RR-F, 3 x 1.5 mm²
Cookware compatibility	Steel, cast iron, stainless steel with ferromagnetic base

Frequently Asked Questions - ATI322WH AIRLUX

How to turn the cooktop on and off?

To turn on, press the On/Off key [①]. The display shows [0]. To turn off, press [①] again until the displays turn off. An [H] may indicate residual heat.

What does the displayed symbol [U] mean?

The [U] symbol indicates that no suitable cookware is detected on the cooking zone. Check that the pan is induction-compatible (ferromagnetic base) and properly centered.

How to use the Booster function?

Select the desired cooking zone (e.g., the rear zone), then press [+] until [P] appears. The booster operates for 5 minutes at maximum power. To stop it, press [-] until returning to a normal level.

How to set the timer?

Select a cooking zone, then press [-] and [+] simultaneously to enter timer mode. Use [+] or [-] to set the duration from 0 to 99 minutes. The countdown starts automatically after a few seconds.

How to lock the control panel?

Turn on the cooktop, then press [-] and the front zone selection key simultaneously for a few seconds. The display shows [L]. To unlock, repeat the same operation within 5 seconds after turning on.

What types of pans are compatible with induction?

Pans made of steel, cast iron, or stainless steel with a ferromagnetic base are compatible. Check with a magnet: if it sticks to the bottom, the pan is suitable. Avoid aluminum, copper, glass, or ceramic.

How to clean the vitroceramic cooktop?

Turn off the appliance and let it cool. Use a damp cloth with a little dish soap or a special vitroceramic cleaner. Never use abrasives or sharp objects. Remove sugar or sugary foods immediately.

What to do if the symbol [E] is displayed?

Unplug the cooktop and plug it back in after a few minutes. If the fault persists, call the after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Why won't the cooktop turn on?

Check that the power supply is correct (fuse or circuit breaker), that the lock is not activated (symbol [L]), and that the touch controls are clean and not covered with water or grease.

What is the required electrical power?

The appliance requires a power supply of 230 V ~ 50/60 Hz with a circuit protected by a 16 A circuit breaker. The cable must be type H05VV-F or H05RR-F, section 3 x 1.5 mm².

USER MANUAL ATI322WH AIRLUX

Instructions for use and maintenance

ATI322BK

ATI322WH

ATI322SI

Dear customer,

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 20

Or press [-] [0] or [H]

The whole cooking hob is equipped with a maximum power. When the booster function is activated, and to avoid exceeding the maximum power, the electronic system automatically reduces the power level of another heating zone. The display blinks on [9] for a few seconds and then shows the maximum allowed power ([6] or [8]).

Heating zone selected The other heating zone: (example: power level 9)

[P] is displayed [9] goes to [7] depending on the type of zone

Timer function

Thank you for choosing our induction ceramic hob.

To make the best use of your appliance, we advise you to read the following notes carefully and keep them for future reference.

SUMMARY

SAFETY 32

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING 32 USING THE APPLIANCE 32 PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE 33 PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE 33 OTHER PROTECTIONS 33

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 34

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 34 CONTROL PANEL 34

USE OF THE APPLIANCE 34

DISPLAY 34 VENTILATION 34

STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 35

BEFORE THE FIRST USE. 35 INDUCTION PRINCIPLE 35 SENSITIVE TOUCH 35 STARTING-UP 35 PAN DETECTION 35 RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION 36 BOOSTER FUNCTION 36 TIMER 36 CONTROL PANEL LOCKING 37

COOKING ADVICES 38

PAN QUALITY 38 PAN DIMENSION 38 EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING 39

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 39

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM 40

ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION 41

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 42

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 43

Precautions before using

• Unpack all the materials.
• The installation and connection of the appliance must be carried out by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by installation or connection errors.
• To be used, the appliance must be properly equipped and installed in a kitchen unit and on an adapted and approved work surface.
• This domestic appliance is exclusively for cooking food, to the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial, or industrial use.
• Remove all labels and self-adhesive stickers from the ceramic glass.
• Do not modify or alter the appliance.
• The cooking plate cannot be used as a freestanding unit or as a work surface.
• The appliance must be grounded and connected in accordance with local standards.
• Do not use an extension cable to connect it.
• The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble dryer: steam may damage the electronic components.

Using the appliance

• Switch off the heating zones after use.
• Keep an eye on cooking with grease or oils: they may ignite quickly.
• Be careful not to burn yourself while using or after using the appliance.
• Make sure no cable from any fixed or movable appliance comes into contact with the glass or the hot saucepan.
• Magnetic objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should not be placed near the appliance when it is in use.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• In general, do not place any metallic objects except heating containers on the glass surface. In case of accidental activation or residual heat, they may heat up, melt, or even burn.
• Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. It may become very hot and catch fire.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Precautions to avoid damaging 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 small ones, on the vitroceramic surface.
• 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 come into 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).
• 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 guarantee 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 on 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 protections

• Note 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 to use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they could melt on still hot cooking zones.

THE USE OF EITHER POOR QUALITY POT OR ANY INDUCTION ADAPTOR PLATE FOR NON-MAGNETIC COOKWARE RESULTS IN A WARRANTY BREACI 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	Diameter	Nominal Power*	Booster Power*	Minimum diameter detection
ATI322BK	3700 W	Front	170 mm	1400 W	-	100 mm
ATI322WH		Rear	220 mm	2300 W	3000 W	110 mm
ATI322SI

• The given power may change according to the dimensions and material of the pan

Control panel

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Display

Display Designation Function

0 Zero The heating zone is activated.

1...9 Power level Selection of the cooking level.

Pan detection No pan or inadequate pan.

E Error message Electronic failure.

H Residual heat The heating zone is hot.

P Booster The boosted power is activated.

L Locking Control panel locking.

Ventilation

The cooling system is fully automatic. The cooling fan starts at a low speed when the heat generated by the electronic system reaches a certain level. The ventilation switches to high speed when the hob is used intensively. The cooling fan reduces its speed and stops automatically when the electronic circuit has cooled sufficiently.

Before the first use

Clean your hob with a damp cloth, then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent, as it may cause a blue tint on the glass surface.

Induction principle

An induction coil is located under each heating zone. When activated, it produces a variable electromagnetic field that generates inductive currents in the ferromagnetic bottom of the pan. This results in the pan heating up on the heating zone.

Of course the pan has to be adapted:

• All ferromagnetic pans are recommended (please verify it thanks a little magnet): cast iron and steel pans, enamelled pans, stainless-steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms...
• Are excluded: cupper, pure stainless-steel, aluminium, glass, wood, ceramic, stoneware,...

The induction heating zone adapts automatically the size of the pan. With a too small diameter the pan doesn't work. This diameter is varying in function of the heating zone diameter.

If the pan is not adapted to the induction hob the display will show [] .

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 the case of a general use press only one key at the same time.

Starting-up

You must first switching on the hob, then the heating zone:

• Start-up/ switch off the hob :

Action

Control panel

Display

To start

Press key [ ]

2×[0] ①

Touch the key

Press key [ ]

Nothing or [H]

• Start-up/ switch off a heating zone:

Action

Control panel

Display

Zone selection

Press selection key from the zone [0]

Increase power

Press key [+]

[1] to [9]

Decrease power

Press key [-]

[9] to [1]

Stop

Press key [-]

[0] or [H]

If no action is made within 20 seconds, the electronics returns to waiting position.

Pan detection

The pan detection ensures perfect safety.

The induction doesn't work:

• If there is no pan on the heating zone or if this pan is not adapted to induction. In this case, it is impossible to increase the power and the display shows [U]. This symbol disappears when a pan is put on the heating zone.
• If the pan is removed from the heating zone, the operation is stopped. The display shows [U]. The symbol [U] disappears when the pan is put back on the heating zone. Cooking continues with the power level set before.

After use, switch the heating element off: don't let the pan detection [U] active.

Residual heat indication

After switching off a heating zone or completely stopping the hob, the heating zones are still hot and show [H] on the display.

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

As long as the residual heat indicators are on, do not touch the heating zones and do not place any heat-sensitive objects on them. There is a risk of burns and fire.

Booster function

The booster function [ P ] provides a power boost to the selected heating zone.

When this function is activated, the heating zone operates at ultra-high power for 5 minutes.

The booster is intended, for example, for rapidly heating large quantities of water, such as for cooking noodles.

• Starting / stopping the booster function:

Action Control panel Display

Zone selection Press the zone selection key [0]

Increase power Press key [ + ] [1] to [9]

Start the booster Press key [+] [P] for 5 min

Stop the booster Press key [-] [9]

The timer can be used simultaneously with all 2 heating zones, with different time settings (from 0 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone.

• Setting and modifying the cooking time:

Action Control panel Display

Zone selection Press the zone selection key [0]

Increase power: Press key [+] [1]...[9][P]

To select « Timer »: Press simultaneously [-] and [+] [00]

Decrease the time: Press key [-]. [00] goes to

30, 29, ...

Increase the time: Press key [+]. Time increases.

After a few seconds the control light stops blinking.

The time is confirmed and the cooking starts until the time reaches [00].

• To stop the cooking time:

Action | Control panel | Display

Zone selection: Press selection key for the zone. [0] To select « Timer »: Press simultaneously [-] and [+]. The remaining time. To stop the « Timer »: Press key [-]. [00] then stops. If several timers are activated, repeat the process.

Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time:

As soon as the selected cooking time is finished, the timer displays blinking [00] and a sound rings.

To stop the sound and the blinking, it is enough to press any key.

• Egg timer function:

Action | Control panel | Display

Activate the hob: Press key [ ] [0] or [H]. Select "Timer": Press simultaneously [-] and [+]. [00] Decrease the time: Press key [-]. Increase the time: Press key [+]. Time increase.

After a few seconds, the control light stops blinking.

As soon as the selected cooking time is finished, the timer displays blinking [00] and a sound rings.

To stop the sound and the blinking, press any key.

Control panel locking

To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones, in particular during cleaning, the control panel can be locked (with the exception of the On/Off key [1]).

• Locking:

Action: Control panel Display Start: Press key [ ] [0] or [H]. Hob locking: Press simultaneously [-] and [0] or [H] selection key from the front zone. Repress selection key from the front zone 2x[L].

• Unlocking:

Action: Control panel Display Start: Press key [ ] 2x[L] ①

In the 5 seconds after start: Unlocking the hob: Press simultaneously [-] and 2x[L] selection key from the front zone. Repress key [-]. No light on the displays.

Pan quality

Adapted materials: steel, enamelled steel, cast iron, ferromagnetic stainless-steel, aluminium with ferromagnetic bottom.

Not adapted materials: aluminium and stainless-steel without ferromagnetic bottom, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain.

The manufacturers specify if their products are compatible with induction. To check if pans are compatible:

• Put a little water in a pan placed on an induction heating zone set at level [9]. This water must heat in a few seconds.
• A magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan. Certain pans can make noise when they are placed on an induction cooking zone. This noise doesn't mean any failure on the appliance and doesn't influence the cooking operation.

Pan dimension

The cooking zones are, up to a certain limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan. However, the bottom of this pan must have a minimum diameter according to the corresponding cooking zone.

To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan well in the center of the cooking zone.

Examples of cooking power setting

(the values below are indicative)

1 to 2	Melting Reheating	Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Dishes prepared beforehand
2 to 3	Simmering Defrosting	Rice, pudding, sugar syrup Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products
3 to 4	Steam	Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5	Water	Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 to 7	Medium cooking Simmering	Meat, lever, eggs, sausages Goulash, roulade, tripe
7 to 8	Cooking	Potatoes, fritters, wafers
9	Frying, roosting, boiling water	Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes, water
P	Frying, roosting Boiling water	scallops, steaks Boiling significant quantities of water

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Switch off the appliance before cleaning.

Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot because there is a risk of burn.

• Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing-up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
• Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be absolutely avoided.
• Do not ever use any steam-driven or pressure appliance.
• Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic glass.
• Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic hob or on the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
• Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface being damaged.

When the symbol [E4] appears:

1) The table must be reconfigured. Please implement the following steps:

• Important: before you start:
• make sure there is no more pot on the hob
• take a pot with a ferromagnetic bottom and a minimum diameter of 16 cm
• disconnect the appliance from the grid by removing the fuse or turning the circuit breaker off
• start the procedure within 2 minutes after reconnecting the hob to the grid
• reconnect the table to the grid
• don't use the [ ]touch

II) First step: cancel the existing configuration

1) Press [-] and hold down 2) With your other hand, press successively and quickly (less than 2s) on each [O] key.

Press 2 times each key in the following order (a -> a -> b -> b). [ - ] appears on displays.

A double "beep" means an error occurred. If so, start again from item 1).

3) Remove your fingers from the touch control, press simultaneously [+ ] and [-] during few seconds, until blinking [E] symbols appear. 4) Wait until [E] symbols stop blinking. 5) After few seconds, [E] are automatically transformed in [C]. The existing setup has been cancelled.

III) Second step: new setup

1) Take a ferromagnetical pot with a minimum diameter of 16cm 2) Select a cooking zone by pushing on the corresponding [O] key 3) Place the pot on the area to be set 4) Wait until the [ C ] display becomes a [- ]. The selected zone is now configured. 5) Follow the same procedure for each cooking zone with a [C] display. 6) All the cooking zones are configured once all the displays are turned off. Please use the same pot for the whole procedure. Never put several pots together on the zones during the setup-process.

• If [E4] displaying remains, please call the customer care

The hob or the cooking zone doesn't start-up :

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

The control panel displays [U]:

• There is no pan on the cooking zone. The pan is not compatible with induction.
• The bottom diameter of the pan is too small.

The control panel displays or [E] :

• Disconnect and replug the hob.
• Call the After-sales Service.

One or all cooking zone cut-off :

• The safety system functioned.
• You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time. One or more sensitive keys are covered.
• The pan is empty and its bottom is overheated.
• The hob also has an automatic power level reduction and automatic overheating shutdown.

Continuous ventilation after the hob is switched off:

• This is not a malfunction; the fan continues to run to protect the electronic components.
• The cooling fan stops automatically.

The control panel displays [L]:

Refer to the chapter on control panel locking.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• The packaging materials are ecological and recyclable.
• Electronic appliances are composed of recyclable materials, and sometimes materials that are harmful to the environment, but necessary for the proper functioning and safety of the appliance.
• Do not dispose of your appliance with household waste.
• Contact your local waste collection center that is adapted for recycling household appliances.

Installation is the sole responsibility of qualified specialists.

The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforced in his home country.

How to stick the gasket:

The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids into the cabinet.

Its installation has to be done carefully, in conformity with the following drawing.

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

Fitting - installing:

The cut-out sizes are:

Type	Cut size		Flush mounting			Glass size (mm)
	Width	Depth	Width	Depth	Radius	Width	Depth	Thick
ATI322BK	270	490	296	516	8	290	510	4
ATI322WH
ATI322SI

• 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 divider must stand 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°C.
• The wall strips of the edge must be heat-resistant.
• Do not install the hob on top of a non-ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing a space of 20 mm to ensure good air circulation for the electronic device.
• If a drawer is placed under the worktop, avoid putting flammable objects (for example: sprays) or non-heat-resistant objects in this drawer.
• Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect the cut-out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guarantees a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth worktop surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions, respect a minimum distance of 760 mm.
• The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint, such for example of the fact of the drawer.
• The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical network should be entrusted only to an electrician perfectly to the fact of the normative regulations and which respects them scrupulously.
• Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after the building-in.
• The data of connection necessary are on the stickers place on the hob casing near the connection box.
• The connection to the main must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar circuit breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
• The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example: circuit breakers, fuses or 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 even.

Caution!

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

Connect always 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 corresponds 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

Caution! Ensure that you correctly attach the wires and the bridges and tighten the screws properly.

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.