Varicook Steel - Cooker Klarstein - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Portable induction cooker
Brand	Klarstein
Model	Varicook Steel
Article number	10034504
Hob type	Mobile built-in hob
Number of cooking zones	2
Heating technology	Induction
Diameter of cooking zones	19 cm each
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Total power	3100 W
Temperature range	60 - 240 °C
Timer	1 - 180 minutes
Energy consumption (hob)	189.8 Wh/kg
Surface material	Ceramic glass
Control	Touch
Safety functions	Pan detection, automatic shut-off, overheating protection, child lock (not specified)
Cleaning and maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap; do not use abrasives
Repairability	Repairs by a qualified electrician; no spare parts listed
Recycling information	Do not dispose of with household waste; deposit at a collection point for electrical equipment

Frequently Asked Questions - Varicook Steel Klarstein

What types of pots can I use on the Varicook Steel hob?

Use cooking utensils made of magnetizable conductive material (enamel, stainless steel) with a flat bottom, with a diameter between 12 and 30 cm. Pots made of glass, ceramic, or aluminum with a rounded bottom are not suitable.

How can I adjust the power level?

Press the Power function key, then use the + and - keys to adjust the power from 200 W to 1800 W (or 200 W to 1300 W depending on the zone).

What does the error code E0 on the display mean?

The code E0 indicates that the pot or pan used is not suitable (e.g., diameter less than 12 cm). Replace it with an induction-compatible utensil.

How do I clean the ceramic glass surface without damaging it?

Let the appliance cool down, then clean with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water. Never use abrasive pads or scouring powder that could scratch the surface.

Can I use the hob with an external timer?

No, the appliance must not be used with an external timer or a separate remote control system, as stated in the safety instructions.

What if the cooking surface cracks?

Immediately turn off the appliance via the main switch (wall outlet) and contact a qualified technician. Do not use the hob if it is cracked.

How do I set the timer?

Press the Timer key, then use the + and - keys to set the desired duration between 1 and 180 minutes. The cooking zone will turn off automatically at the end of the time.

Is the appliance safe for people with a pacemaker?

This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards, but it is recommended that people with implants consult their doctor before use.

How to resolve an E5 error code?

The code E5 indicates overheating of the pan bottom. Let the appliance cool down and check that the pan is not empty. If the problem persists, contact a professional.

Can I leave the appliance unattended during cooking?

No, especially when cooking oil or fat. Always monitor cooking to avoid fires. Never leave the appliance unattended.

USER MANUAL Varicook Steel Klarstein

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CONTENTS

Product Data Sheet 2

Safety Instructions 3

Instructions on Use and Maintenance 4

Operating Principle 6

Device Overview 7

Operation 8

Cleaning and Care 9

Troubleshooting 9

Disposal Considerations 10

Manufacturer & Importer (UK) 10

TECHNICAL DATA

Item number 10034504
Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (watt) 3100 W
Temperature setting 60-240 °C
Timer setting 1-180 min

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

	Symbol Value Unit
Model identification	10034504
Type of hob	Mobile Hob
Number of cooking zones and/or areas		2
Heating technology (induction cooking zones and cooking areas, radiant cooking zones, solid plates)	Induction cooking zone
For circular cooking zones or area: diameter of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone, rounded to the nearest 5 mm	19/19 cm
For non-circular cooking zones or areas: length and width of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone or area, rounded to the nearest 5 mm	LW	N/AN/A	cm
Energy consumption per cooking zone or area calculated per kg	EC Electric Cooking Hob	188,0 / 191,5 Wh/kg
Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg	EC Electric Cooking Hob	189,8 Wh/kg

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

CAUTION

Risk of injury! Panel edges are sharp. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

General Instructions

• Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
• Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance as it could reduce your installation costs.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions for installation.
• This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
• This device may be only used by children 8 years old or older and persons with limited physical, sensory and mental capabilities and / or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they have been instructed in use of the device by a responsible person who understands the associated risks.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock, for hob surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts.

• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot. A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. 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.

WARNING

Risk of fire! Do not store other items on the cooking surfaces, except pans and pots.

INSTRUCTIONS ON USE AND MAINTENANCE

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
• Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

Health Hazard

• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
- However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field.
- Failure to follow this advice may result in death.

CAUTION

Risk of burns! During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns. Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact the Induction glass until the surface is cool.

• Keep children away.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on.
• Keep handles out of reach of children.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

WARNING

Risk of injury! The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

General Instructions

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Do not place or leave any magnetisable objects (e.g. credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices (e.g. computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be affected by its electromagnetic field.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch controls).
• Do not rely on the pan detection feature to turn off the cooking zones when you remove the pans.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.

• Children or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance should have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your cooktop.
  • Do not stand on your cooktop.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the Induction glass surface as this can scratch the glass.
• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop, as these can scratch the Induction glass.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
  • The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
• Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
  • Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology. It works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only because the pan eventually warms it up.

DEVICE OVERVIEW

Induction Hob

1 Cooktop 4 Air intake openings
2 Display 5 Air vents
3 Control panel

Display and Control Panel

1 On/Off button 7 Indicators for:
2 Setting power
3 Setting heating temperature a Power
4 Timer c Temperature
5 "+" and "-" buttons for settings d Timer
6 LED display

OPERATION

1. Put the cooker on a hard, flat and dry surface.
2. Insert the plug into the socket.
3. Put an appropriate cooking pot or pan on the heating plate of the cooker.
4. Press the On/Off button and make the following settings:

Setting the power level

Press the function button (2) to select the power level mode. Then use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the desired power level between 200 W and 1800 W (200 W and 1300 W). The higher the power level, the faster the device heats up, which appreciably reduces the time of preparation.

Setting the temperature

Press the function button (2), to select the temperature setting mode. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the desired temperature between 60 °C and 240 °C.

Setting the timer

Press the timer button (3). Use the "+" and "-" buttons to set the desired time between 0 and 180 minutes. After the set time has elapsed, the cooker automatically turns off.

Suitable pots and pans

• This device is suitable for use with cookware made of: magnetizable conductive material (enamel cast iron, stainless steel) with a flat and even bottom and a diameter of between 12 and 30 cm.
• This device is not suitable for use with the following cookware: Glass, ceramic, aluminium with rounded/convex bottom and a diameter of less than 12 cm or more than 30 cm.

Hints for cooking

The induction hob is ready for cooking nearly immediately. Never place empty pots and pans on the ceramic glass cook top. Place the cookware always in the middle of the induction zone, otherwise the lower part of the pot or pan is heated unevenly and the food may burn.

CLEANING AND CARE

• Before cleaning and servicing the induction hob, unplug it from the power outlet and allow the hob to cool down!
• Do not let children near the hob until it has cooled down!
• After cooling down, clean the ceramic glass cook top and the control panel of the hob with a cloth. Use a cloth moistened with dishwasher detergent to clean more soiled areas.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners (such as abrasive sponges or scouring powder).
• Do not immerse the induction hob and the power cord in water!
• Keep the top of the hob clean all the time to prevent accumulation of dirt around the fan and its possible failure. Wipe the dust from the area of air circulation openings using cotton buds or a toothbrush with a small amount of non-aggressive cleaning detergent and carefully remove oil stains.
• Clean carefully the remnants of cleaning agents off the cook top with damp cloth, otherwise they can burn when the hob is turned on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Code Possible Cause Suggested Solution
E0 Unsuitable pot/pan (e.g. diameter smaller than 12 cm)		Place suitable cookware on the cook top.
E1 Induction	hob connected incorrectly/circuit malfunction	Contact a professional.
E2 Problem	with the temperature sensor.	Contact a professional.
E3 Overvoltage	Check the power circuit and find a suitable power supply.
E4 Undervoltage	Check the power circuit and find a suitable power supply.
E5 Overheating of the pot bottom Allow the appliance to cool down and check the pot or pan.
E6 Problem	with the fan, the air inlet and outlet is blocked	Allow the unit to cool down. Check and clean the airflow vents. If the problem persists, contact a professional.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Importer for Great Britain:

Chal-Tec UK limited

Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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PRODUTTORE E IMPORTATORE (UK)

Produttore:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlino, Germania.

Unit 6 Riverside Business Centre

Brighton Road

Shoreham-by-Sea

BN43 6RE

United Kingdom

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