Contents Pictograms used ........Finish cooking ..........Safety ............Start the Automatic heat-up function ... Safe use ............Start the keep warm function ....... Power limiter ..........Start the automatic 'Bring to boil' function ..Your induction hob ........Connecting the Bridge Induction cooking Dear customer! ..........
Pictograms used The following symbols are used throughout the manual, and they have the following meanings: INFORMATION! Information, advice, tip, or recommendation WARNING! Warning general danger ELECTRIC SHOCK! Warning danger of electric shock HOT SURFACE! Warning danger of hot surface DANGER OF FIRE! Warning danger of fire...
Safety General The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from failure to follow the safety instructions and warnings. Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect fitting, or incorrect use is not covered by the warranty. WARNING! 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...
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Safety If a drawer underneath the appliance is permitted (see the installation instructions), without an intermediate bottom, this should not be used to store highly flammable objects/materials. Ensure that there is adequate clearance of a few centimetres between the bottom of the hob and the contents of any drawers.
Safety Ceramic glass plate broke Shut immediately off all burners and any electrical heating element and isolate the appliance from the power supply. Do not touch the appliance surface. Do not use the appliance. The cooking zones heat up during use and stay hot for a while afterwards.
Safety Remember that if the hob is used in a high setting, the heating time will be very short. Do not leave the hob unattended if you are using a zone in a high setting. Temperature safety induction zones The hob is fitted with a cooling fan which cools the electronic components during cooking. The fan may operate for a while, even after the end of the cooking process.
Your induction hob Dear customer! Welcome to our growing ASKO family! We are proud of our appliances. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and dependable aid for many years to come. Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the settings and adjustments you can make, and the best way to take care of your appliance.
Your induction hob Description Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliance. 1. Cooking zone Ø 250 mm / 2.3 kW (boost 3.0 kW) 2.
Your induction hob Control panel 1. Cooking zone key rear left (cooking zone display) 2. Timer indication rear left cooking zone 3. Timer key (display timer) 4. Timer indication rear right cooking zone 5. Cooking zone key rear right (cooking zone display) 6.
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Your induction hob Table continued from last page Touch key/slider Description Select a setting (in the user menu). Select a cooking zone + display Select a cooking zone. Read the power set for the cooking zone on the display. Timer The timer makes the cooking process easier by allowing you to set the cooking time for the selected cooking zone.
Your induction hob Indications in the display Cooking zone Description display Power level: 1 = low level / 9 = high level. Boost level active. No (suitable) pan on cooking zone (pan detection symbol). Residual heat indicator: The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone to show which cooking zones are hot after the cooking zone is turned off.
Induction cooking Induction cooking is fast To start with, you will be surprised by the speed of induction cooking. Especially at higher settings, foods and liquids will come to a boil very rapidly. It is best not to leave pans unattended to avoid them boiling over or boiling dry.
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Easy The electronic controls are accurate and easy to set. On the lowest setting, you can melt chocolate directly in the pan, for example, or cook ingredients that you would normally heat in au bain-marie. Fast Thanks to the induction hob high power levels, bringing food to a boil is very quick. Clean The hob is easy to clean.
Noises during induction cooking Ticking sound This sound can be caused at lower power level settings or by the automatic pot detection. Pan makes sounds Pans can make some noise during cooking. This is caused by the energy flowing from the hob to the pan.
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WARNING! Be careful with enamelled sheet-steel pans: the enamel may chip (the enamel comes loose from the steel) if you switch the hob on at a high setting when the pan is (too) dry; the base of the pan may warp - for example: Due to overheating; heat enamelled pans slowly.
Cooking settings Because the settings depend on the quantity and composition of the pan and its contents, the table below is intended as a guideline only. Level Purpose simmer bouillon, Use level 1-3 to: stew meats, simmer vegetables, melt chocolate, poach, melt cheese.
Timer use As a minute minder (count-down timer) — after the set time has elapsed, an alarm will sound. The minute minder can be set for a maximum of 99 minutes. The minute minder can be used independently of whether the hob is operating. The minute minder can only be switched off or adjusted when the hob is switched on.
Keep-warm function Use this function to keep food warm directly after cooking (at approximately 70 °C). This will avoid liquids overflowing and burning on the bottom of the pan. This function can be started independently on all cooking zones. When the pan is removed from the cooking zone, the “Keep warm” function remains active for approximately 10 minutes.
Operation Place the tip of your finger flat on a key or the slider to achieve the best results. You do not have to apply any pressure. The touch keys only react to the light pressure of a fingertip. Do not operate the controls with any other objects.
Operation Use the Boost level You can use the boost function to cook for max. 5 minutes at the highest cooking level. 1. Touch the slider and slide all the way to the right. • b’ shows on the display. •...
Operation 3 sec. An A’ appears in the display alternating with the selected power level. When the automatic heat-up time has expired, the cooking zone will switch automatically to the selected level which will show permanently on the display. 4. To stop the Automatic heat-up function, select the cooking zone and touch the slider. Start the keep warm function 1.
Operation 4. Set the power level to ‘0’ to switch off the bring to boil function. Connecting the Bridge Induction cooking zones Two Bridge Induction cooking zones can be connected to each other. This creates one large zone that can be used, for example, with a grill plate or a fish pan on the same power level. The pan must be large enough to cover the centres of the front and rear cooking zone (at least 22 cm).
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Operation 2. Use the slider to set the desired time (from 0 to 99 minutes). • Slide from the left to the right to set a time. If you swipe quickly from left to right and lift your finger at the end of the slider, the time will continue to increase. Slide from the right to the left to decrease the time.
Operation Slide from the left to the right to set a time. If you swipe quickly from left to right and lift your finger at the end of the slider, the time will continue to increase. Slide from the right to the left to decrease the time.
Operation The hob is now paused. 3 sec. 3. Touch any of the cooking zone keys for 3 seconds to stop pause. The pause symbol disappears in all displays. Child lock Your induction hob is equipped with a childproof lock that lets you lock the appliance. It prevents unintended switching on of the cooking zones.
User menu TIP! The user menu enables the user to set the signals on the hob as desired. This concerns both audio (tone and volume) and visual signals. Setting the power limiter (U0) should only be carried out by a registered and qualified installer. 1.
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User menu Menu code Description Configuration value Power limiter (see chapter Min. 2800 W / max. 7400 W (default) 'Installation') Volume key sound 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 Volume alarm signal 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 Lighting level display Max.
Maintenance Cleaning glass top After each use, wait for the glass ceramic surface to cool down and clean it. Otherwise, all remaining impurities will burn onto the hot surface the next time you use the hob. For regular maintenance of the glass ceramic hob, use special care products that create a protective film on the surface to prevent the dirt from sticking onto it.
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Maintenance TIP! Activate the child lock before cleaning the hob. Daily cleaning Although food spills cannot burn into the glass, we nevertheless recommend you clean the hob immediately after use. For daily cleaning, a damp cloth with a mild cleaning agent is best. Dry off with kitchen paper or a dry tea towel.
Troubleshooting General NOTE! If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch off the hob immediately and disconnect the power supply (remove the plug from the socket). Then contact the Service Department. Troubleshooting table If your hob does not work properly, it does not always mean that it is defective. Make sure to check the points mentioned below in the table, or visit our website for more information.
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Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Symptom Possible cause Solution E5 or E6 appears on display. Voltage of the mains is too Connect the appliance in accordance high. to rating plate and instructions. E8 appears on display. Air circulation not good. Make sure the venting holes under the cooking plate are open.
Installation 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. Safety If the safety instructions and warnings are not followed, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any resulting damage.
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Installation Service Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before starting any repair work. Faulty parts may only be replaced by original parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee that original parts meet safety requirements.
Installation Preparations for installation Free space around the appliance A (>mm) = 650 B (>mm) = 900 C (>mm) = 450 D (>mm) = 50 Accessibility Accessibility Oven Air vents in the lower kitchen cabinet For normal hob performance, the electronics of the hob need sufficient air circulation. Lower cabinet without an oven In the cabinet's rear wall, there must be an opening with a height of at least 140...
Installation Lower cabinet with an oven Only install ovens with a cooling fan under the induction hob. Before installing the oven, the kitchen cabinet rear wall has to be removed in the area of the opening for installation. In addition, there should be an opening of at least 6 mm in the front side, along the entire width of the cabinet.
Installation A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) HI26xxx 560-562 Min. 600 490-492 Min. 40 Min. 60 HI28xxx 750-752 Min. 600 490-492 Min. 40 Min. 60 Cut-out in the worktop (flush) A1 (mm) A2 (mm) B (mm) C1 (mm) C2 (mm) D (mm)
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Installation 2 phases - 1 neutral 1 phase - 1 neutral Connection diagram Consult the wiring diagrams on the bottom of the appliance. 1. Open the cover of the connection terminal box. 2. Run the power cord through a cord strain relief (clamp) which protects the cable from being pulled out.
Installation 1. Open the user menu and select U0 (see chapter 'User menu'). 2. Touch the slider on the left for lower available power and on the right for higher available power. Connecting & testing Connect the appliance to the power supply (with an earthed connection).
Environmental aspects Disposal of the appliance and packaging Sustainable materials have been used during the manufacture of this appliance. This appliance must be disposed of responsibly at the end of its service life. Ask your local authorities for more information about how to do this.
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