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 GAS CONNECTION! Warning gas connection ELECTRIC SHOCK! Warning danger of electric shock HOT SURFACE! Warning danger of hot surface DANGER OF FIRE!
Safety WARNING! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! 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! •...
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Safety DANGER OF FIRE! WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces. DANGER OF FIRE! WARNING: Cooking with fat or oil on a hob without supervision can be dangerous and can lead to a fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then cover the flames with for example a lid or a fire blanket.
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Safety The ceramic top is extremely strong, but not unbreakable. For example, a spice jar or sharp utensil falling on it could cause it to break. The hob is fitted with a Wi-Fi module that allows the appliance to connect to a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. It offers to monitor the cooking hob status via the mobile device.
Safety CAUTION: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture and products of combustion in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is in use: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
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Safety • The cooking zones/burners heat up during use and stay hot for a while afterwards. Keep young children away from the hob during and immediately after cooking. • Never flambé under a cooker hood. The high flames can cause a fire, even if the cooker hood is switched off.
Safety Depending on the setting you have chosen, the cooking time will be limited as follows: Cooking settings The cooking zone or wok burner switches off automatically after: 1 and 2 9 hours 3, 4 and 5 6 hours 6, 7 and 8 4 hours 3 hours 2 hours...
Your gas-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 gas-induction hob Table continued from last page Chapter Page Purpose Settings You can fully customise the induction zones of this gas-induction hob to your cooking style! Several settings can be adjusted. This chapter also contains settings for the installer. Maintenance Provides information on cleaning and maintaining your device.
Your gas-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. Fusion Volcano wokburner (gas) to be operated with 'k' 2.
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Your gas-induction hob Control panel 1. High setting 2. Wok setting (wok burner) 3. Roasting setting (wok burner) 4. Low setting 5. 0 position 6. Touch key to start Celsius°Cooking programs 7. Touch key to start PLUS programs 8. Residual Heat indication 9.
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Your gas-induction hob Explanation of the touch keys function Touch key/slider Description (see chapter 'Operation') Switching the hob on/off The appliance can be switched on and off with the on/off key. Child lock On/Off The cooking zones can be locked and unlocked to prevent them from being switched on inadvertently.
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This function is exclusively for Bridge Induction cooking zones, that are linked to create one larger cooking zone. PLUS Grilling is optimized for ASKO induction accessories grill plate and (Automatic teppanyaki. But it will also work with different cookware, but perhaps cooking programs) less accurate.
Your gas-induction hob Pan move function If you remove the pan from an active cooking zone and within 6 seconds place it on a different cooking zone, you can transfer all the timer and cooking-related settings to the new cooking zone by touching the slider of the new cooking zone.
Induction use 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.
Induction use How induction works The coil (1) in the hob (2) generates a magnetic field (3). By placing a pan with an iron base (4) on the coil, a current is induced in the base of the pan. Easy The electronic controls are accurate and easy to set.
Induction use Pans for induction cooking Induction cooking requires a particular type of pan in terms of quality. • Pans that have already been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable for use on an induction hob. •...
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Induction use Integrated pan recognition If a certain power level is set for a cooking zone and there is no (suitable) pan on the cooking zone, the cooking zone will not deliver any power. After a certain period, the cooking zone will switch off automatically.
Wok burner use Pans Always ensure that the flames remain under the pan. A lot of energy is lost when flames burn around the outside of the pan. The handles could also become too hot. wrong right Suitable cookware Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The cookware must not protrude over the edge of the hob.
Wok burner use Wok ring and simmer grid Large pan support + wok ring Small pan support + simmer grid The wok ring for use with the wok burner supplied or obtainable as an accessory provides extra stability for woks with a round base. The simmer grid-supplied or obtainable as an accessory makes it possible to use very small pans.
Operation Start Preparing Three cooking modes are available: 1. Standard cooking with power levels. 2. Cooking with the PLUS menu. 3. Cooking with Celsius°Cooking by measuring cookware temperature (available depending on the model). Standard cooking 1. Place a pan on a cooking zone. 2.
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Operation Boost You can use the ‘boost’ function to cook at the highest power level during a short period of time (max 10 minutes). After the maximum boost time has passed, the power will be reduced to setting 12. 1. Place a pan on a cooking zone. 2.
Operation Cooking with the PLUS menu The PLUS menu allows cooking with semi-automatic programs, enabling temperature cooking for all kinds of cookware that fit the program's purpose. 1. Touch the PLUS menu key to display the program line: keeping warm/heating up, frying/wok, and grill.
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This function is exclusively for connected Bridge Induction cooking zones that are combined to form a larger cooking zone. Grilling is optimized for ASKO induction accessories: the grill plate and the teppanyaki. It will also work with different cookware, but perhaps less accurate.
Probe Frying pan Chef's pot Find out more at www.celsiuscooking.com, www.asko.com. WARNING! The Frying pan and Chef's pot are not suitable for use on the gas burner! Only use the pan / pot on the induction part of the cooking appliance.
Operation Cooking with Celsius°Cooking cookware and programs This option involves cooking using either the Celsius°Cooking cookware (frying pan or pot’s) that continuously measures the temperature inside the cookware or the Celsius°Cooking temperature probe. All use Bluetooth connections to send information about the temperature to the cooking hob. Preparing the system Before you start cooking, please make sure you complete all the preparation steps.
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Operation 1. Slide the suspension bracket over the pan edge. 2. Insert the probe into the suspension bracket from above. NOTE! • Leave a minimum distance of 1 cm between the pan base and the measuring point of the probe! •...
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Operation Assigning the cookware to the cooking zone Switch on the hob and wait until the end of the start-up animation. Place the Celsius°Cooking cookware or a regular pan fitted with the Celsius°Cooking probe on the desired cooking zone. After it has been detected, quickly tap twice with your fingertip on the sensor in the end cap or the probe housing to activate it.
Operation Heating up and frying This program is to reach high temperatures rapidly. High pan bottom temperatures can be reached. Always add oil or butter before starting it. For healthy cooking don’t exceed the smoke point of the used oil. Boiling or cooking with water With this program, the water gets to boil quickly.
Operation CelsiusCooking.com • Whether you are a chef or a beginner, CelsiusCooking.com is going to help you cook better food more often by acting as your guide in the kitchen. You'll learn new techniques, novel combinations, and gain confidence in more difficult dishes. Instead of just cooking at a power level, you will be cooking at an exact temperature level.
Operation • The power level or temperatures are displayed simultaneously on both connected cooking zones. 3. Use the slider of the front cooking zone to set the desired cooking setting for the linked cooking zones. 4. Touch both sliders again to unlink the cooking zones. Pause The pause function can be used to pause the operation of the entire cooking hob for up to 10 minutes.
Operation 2. Touch the on/off key for approximately 3 seconds. 3 sec. • The indication 'L' appears on the display and the hob controls are locked. 3. Proceed in the same way to unlock the controls. • When touching and holding the on/off key, 'L' appears on the display and then disappears. The controls are unlocked.
Operation 3. If desired, repeat the same steps to set the count-down timer for another active cooking zone. • When a Celsius°Cooking™ program is active, the timer will start counting down when the program reaches the desired temperature. TIP! If you move the pan from the cooking zone, all timer functions set for that cooking zone will be paused.
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Operation Switching the light on and off 1. Touch the lighting key. • The light switches on at maximum strength. 2. Long touch the lighting key to set the lighting strength. 3. Short touch the lighting key to turn off the light. Changing the colour lighting temperature 1.
Wok burner operation Ignition and adjustment The burner is fully adjustable between high and low settings. 1. Press the control knob and turn it anticlockwise. The burner will ignite. 2. Keep the control knob fully depressed for at least 3 seconds between high and low settings.
ConnectLife and Wi-Fi ConnectLife-app and Wi-Fi connection The hob is equipped with a Wi-Fi module that allows the appliance to connect to the internet via your home network and to use it with the ConnectLife-app, installed on a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.
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ConnectLife and Wi-Fi Activate Wi-Fi 1. Switch off the hob. 2. Touch the on/off key for 5 seconds. • A short beep will be emitted. The Wi-Fi key will appear. Wi-Fi menu Activate Wi-Fi to enable the Wi-Fi menu. The hob must be switched on. 1.
ConnectLife and Wi-Fi Firmware Update The cooking hob is equipped with a Wi-Fi module that you could use to receive updates of the appliance firmware (for example, improved function updates or safety-relevant updates). This requires that the cooking hob is connected to the cloud and paired with a registered user account on the ConnectLife-app.
Settings You can tailor the behaviour of this induction hob to suit your cooking style! There are various settings available for adjustment. While there are no pans on any zone, touch any ring with two fingers and keep it pressed for 3 seconds.
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Settings NOTE! To prevent unintentional adjustment of the 'Con - connected power', Con setting must be confirmed when changed by touching the slider for 3 seconds. A change without confirmation will not be implemented! 3 sec. 3 sec. 3 sec. To exit the menu, touch with two fingers anywhere the slider for 3 seconds.
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Settings Table continued from last page hth - Hob-to-hood If you own a compatible hood with RF connectivity, you can pair it to your pairing (RF) induction hob! To do so, set this parameter to on. Hood control icons will start blinking.
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Settings Table continued from last page Con - Connection If your electrical wiring or circuit breakers do not meet the specified current power draw on the rating plate, the current limiter can be activated by reducing the value of this setting. Doing so may cause a reduced performance of Current limiter the induction hob.
Maintenance Cleaning glass top 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. •...
Troubleshooting General NOTE! If you notice a crack in the glass top (however small), switch off the hob immediately, unplug the hob, and close off the gas supply. 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 A fuse blows as soon as the hob The appliance is incorrectly Check the electrical is switched on. connected. connections. Celsius°Cooking key is Celsius°Cooking cookware is Remove cookware and assign blinking, together with set assigned to wrong cooking again.
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Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Error code Symptom Possible cause Solution E8 appears on display. Ventilator is blocked (eg Unblock the ventilator; possible by item in the disconnect appliance drawer). from main voltage for 10 sec. E65 appears on display, Non-Celsius°Cooking Use Celsius°Cooking together with...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Wi-Fi icon not shown. Wi-Fi turned off. The hob must be switched off, then touch the on/off key and hold it for 5 seconds. Wi-Fi setup failed. Home network issues. Check that your home network signal is strong and internet connection is working.
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Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Symptom Possible cause Solution The burner does not ignite. The electrical connection is Contact your installer. not correct. Fuse defective/fuse switched Replace the fuse or switch on the fuse off in fuse cupboard. again in the fuse box. Spark plug (1) dirty/damp.
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. The device should be disconnected from the mains prior to maintenance or repairs. The device is only disconnected from the electric power if: •...
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Installation Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (voltage, frequency, nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible. The voltage, frequency, power, type of gas and the country for which the appliance has been designed are shown on the appliance rating plate.
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Installation Gas connection • Gas connection 1/2” ISO 228 / ISO 7-1 • The gas connection must comply with national and local regulations. See appliance label for technical gas data. • This appliance cannot be converted from natural gas to LPG nor from LPG to natural gas (no conversion kits are available for this model).
Installation Preparations for installation Free space around the appliance Rangehoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions. For an overhead exhaust fan A>750 mm! A (>mm) = 650 B (>mm) = 900 C (>mm) = 450 D (>mm) = 50 E (>mm) = 120 Accessibility...
Installation CAUTION! Prevent ventilation interference if an oven is installed underneath the gas hob. Always provide adequate ventilation! Built-in Appliance dimensions Cut-out in the worktop...
Installation Sealing tape Glass drip tray Sealing tape Gas connection CAUTION! This appliance cannot be converted from natural gas to LPG nor from LPG to natural gas (no conversion kits are available for this model). The hotplate can be connected with rigid pipe as specified in AS/NZS 5601.1 current edition. 1.
Installation Electrical connection Determining the existing electrical connection • Check the voltage. Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate conforms to the voltage of your power mains. The voltage of your power mains (220–240 V between L and N) should be checked by an expert using an appropriate measuring device.
Installation See the connection diagrams for the voltage between the phase and neutral conductors and voltage between the phase conductors. Power cord core cross sectional area should be at least 1,5 mm² for the following current limiter settings which should be adjusted to your circuit breakers: Current limiter Connection type Power cord...
Environmental aspects Disposal of the appliance and packaging Sustainable materials have been used during 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. The appliance packaging is recyclable.
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