AEG IKB64401FB Induction Hob User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this AEG product. This manual provides information for impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler. Please read this manual to get the very best from your appliance.

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Customer Care and Service

Always use original spare parts. When contacting an Authorised Service Centre, have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number (found on the rating plate).

Key indicators:

• ⚠️ Warning / Caution-Safety information
• ℹ️ General information and tips
• ✔️ Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

Contents

This document covers the following topics:

• 1. Safety Information
• 2. Safety Instructions (Installation, Electrical Connection, Use, Care and Cleaning, Disposal)
• 3. Installation
• 4. Product Description (Cooking surface layout, Control panel layout, Heat setting displays)
• 5. Daily Use (Activating/Deactivating, Automatic Switch Off, Heat Setting, Automatic Heat Up, PowerBoost, Timer, Pause, Lock, Child Safety Device, OffSound Control, Power Management, Hob²Hood)
• 6. Hints and Tips (Cookware, Noises during operation, Öko Timer, Cooking Applications, Hob²Hood hints)
• 7. Care and Cleaning
• 8. Troubleshooting
• 9. Technical Data (Rating plate, Cooking zones specification)
• 10. Energy Efficiency (Product Information Sheet, Energy saving)
• 11. Environmental Concerns

1. Safety Information

Before installation and use, carefully read all supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from incorrect installation or usage. Keep instructions in a safe, accessible location.

1.1 Children and Vulnerable People Safety

• The appliance can be used by children aged 8+ and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities if supervised or instructed on safe use and hazards.
• Children under 8 and those with extensive disabilities should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it properly.
• ⚠️ WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Keep children and pets away when in use and cooling down.
• If a child safety device is present, it should be activated.
• Children should not perform cleaning or maintenance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
• Designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• May be used in offices, hotel guest rooms, B&B rooms, farm guest houses, and similar accommodations where use does not exceed average domestic usage levels.
• ⚠️ WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Avoid touching heating elements.
• ⚠️ WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
• Never use water to extinguish a cooking fire. Switch off the appliance and cover flames with a fire blanket or lid.
• ⚠️ WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device (e.g., timer) or connected to a circuit regularly switched on/off by a utility.
• ⚠️ CAUTION: Cooking processes must be supervised. Short-term cooking requires continuous supervision.
• ⚠️ WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on cooking surfaces.
• Metallic objects (knives, forks, spoons, lids) should not be placed on the hob surface as they can get hot.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure.
• Do not use a steam cleaner.
• After use, switch off the hob element by its control; do not rely on the pan detector.
• If the glass ceramic surface is cracked, switch off and unplug from the mains. If connected via a junction box, remove the fuse. Contact the Authorised Service Centre in either case.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Service, or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards.
• ⚠️ WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer or indicated in the instructions. Inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

2. Safety Instructions

2.1 Installation

⚠️ WARNING: Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Remove all packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the supplied installation instructions.
• Maintain minimum distance from other appliances and units.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Seal cut surfaces with sealant to prevent moisture swelling.
• Protect the bottom of the appliance from steam and moisture.
• Do not install next to a door or under a window to prevent hot cookware from falling.
• Each appliance has cooling fans on the bottom.
• If installed above a drawer:
  • Do not store small pieces or paper that could be pulled into cooling fans, impairing the cooling system.
  • Maintain a minimum 2 cm distance between the appliance bottom and drawer contents.
  • Remove any separator panels in the cabinet below.

Installation Diagrams Description:

• Diagram 1 (General Clearance): Shows a hob installed in a countertop with minimum clearance requirements: 500mm above the hob, 50mm to the sides.
• Diagram 2 (Above Drawer): Illustrates a hob installed above a drawer, noting that hob ventilation can warm items stored in the drawer during cooking.
• Diagram 3 (With Standard Oven): Depicts installation dimensions for a hob above a standard oven, showing overall width (590mm), depth (520mm), cutout radius (max R5), minimum clearances (55mm, 1500mm for electrical connection), and specific cutout dimensions (490+1, 560+1).

2.2 Electrical Connection

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Before any operation, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
• Verify rating plate parameters match the mains power supply.
• Ensure correct installation. Loose or incorrect mains cable/plug can cause terminals to overheat.
• Use the correct electricity mains cable and prevent it from tangling.
• Ensure shock protection is installed.
• Use the strain relief clamp on the cable.
• Ensure the mains cable or plug does not touch hot appliance parts or cookware when connecting to a socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters or extension cables.
• Prevent damage to the mains plug or cable. Contact Authorised Service Centre or an electrician for damaged cables.
• Shock protection for live/insulated parts must be fastened securely and not removable without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the socket only at the end of installation. Ensure the mains plug is accessible after installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect; always pull the plug.
• Use correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses, earth leakage trips, and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device with a minimum 3mm contact opening width at all poles.

2.3 Use

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of injury, burns, and electric shock.

• Do not change the appliance's specification.
• Remove all packaging, labelling, and protective film before first use.
• Ensure ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• Set cooking zones to "off" after each use.
• Do not place cutlery or saucepan lids on cooking zones as they can get hot.
• Do not operate with wet hands or when in contact with water.
• Do not use as a work surface or storage surface.
• If the surface is cracked, disconnect immediately from power supply to prevent electric shock.
• Users with pacemakers must maintain a minimum 30 cm distance from induction cooking zones during operation.
• Be aware of potential splashing when placing food into hot oil.

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of fire and explosion

• Fats and oil can release flammable vapours when heated. Keep flames or hot objects away from them.
• Very hot oil vapours can cause spontaneous combustion.
• Used oil with food remnants can cause fire at a lower temperature than fresh oil.
• Do not place flammable products or wet items near or on the appliance.

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of damage to the appliance.

• Do not place hot cookware on the control panel.
• Do not place a hot pan cover on the glass surface.
• Do not let cookware boil dry.
• Be careful not to let objects or cookware fall on the appliance, as the surface can be damaged.
• Do not activate cooking zones without cookware or with empty cookware.
• Do not place aluminium foil on the appliance.
• Cookware made of cast iron or with a damaged bottom can cause scratches. Always lift such objects when moving them on the cooking surface.

2.4 Care and Cleaning

• Clean the appliance regularly to prevent surface material deterioration.
• Switch off and let the appliance cool down before cleaning.
• Do not use water spray or steam.
• Clean with a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents. Avoid abrasive products, pads, solvents, or metal objects.
• Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, sugar, and food with sugar. Use a special hob scraper at an acute angle.
• When the hob is cool, remove limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, and shiny metallic discoloration with a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• For shiny metallic discoloration, use a water-vinegar solution and clean the glass with a cloth.

2.5 Service

• Contact the Authorised Service Centre for repairs. Use only original spare parts.
• Lamps in this product are designed for extreme conditions in appliances and are not for household room illumination.

2.6 Disposal

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Contact your municipal authority for disposal information.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

3. Installation

⚠️ WARNING: Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Before the Installation

Before installing the hob, write down the information from the rating plate (located on the bottom of the hob).

Serial number: ...........................

3.2 Built-in Hobs

Use built-in hobs only after assembling them into correct built-in units and work surfaces that align with standards.

3.3 Connection Cable

• For single or two-phase connection, use cable type H03V2V2-F or H05BB-F, rated for 90°C or higher.
• To replace a damaged mains cable, use the same cable types. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. The cable may only be replaced by a qualified electrician.

3.4 Assembly

If installing the hob under a hood, consult the hood's installation instructions for minimum distance requirements.

Installation Diagrams Description:

• General Clearance: Shows minimum clearances of 500mm above and 50mm to the sides for hob installation.
• Above Drawer Installation: Notes that hob ventilation can warm items in a drawer below.
• With Standard Oven: Provides dimensions for installing a hob above a standard oven, including cutout sizes and clearances.

4. Product Description

4.1 Cooking Surface Layout

Diagram Description: The cooking surface features four induction cooking zones. The rear zones have a diameter of 180mm, and the front zones have a diameter of 210mm. Zone 1 indicates "Induction cooking zone", and Zone 2 indicates the "Control panel".

4.2 Control Panel Layout

Diagram Description: The control panel has 11 numbered sensor fields:

1. ON/OFF
2. Lock / Child Safety Device
3. Pause
4. Heat setting display
5. Timer indicators of cooking zones
6. Timer display
7. Hob²Hood
8. Zone selector
9. +/- for time adjustment
10. PowerBoost
11. Control bar for heat setting

Use sensor fields to operate the appliance. Displays, indicators, and sounds provide feedback on functions.

4.3 Heat Setting Displays

Displays indicate the status of cooking zones:

• 0: Cooking zone deactivated.
• 1 to 14: Cooking zone operates.
• ப: Pause operates.
• A: Automatic Heat Up operates.
• P: PowerBoost operates.
• E + digit: Malfunction.
• OptiHeat Control (3-step Residual heat indicator): Indicates residual heat for continued cooking, keeping warm, or residual heat.
• L: Lock / Child Safety Device operates.
• F: Incorrect or too small cookware, or no cookware on the zone.
• : Automatic Switch Off operates.

5. Daily Use

⚠️ WARNING: Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Activating and Deactivating

Touch for 1 second to activate or deactivate the hob.

5.2 Automatic Switch Off

The hob deactivates automatically if:

• All cooking zones are deactivated.
• No heat setting is selected after activation.
• Something is spilled or placed on the control panel for over 10 seconds (triggers an acoustic signal and deactivation). Remove the object or clean the panel.
• The hob overheats (e.g., saucepan boils dry). Let it cool before reuse.
• Incorrect cookware is used. The F symbol appears, and the zone deactivates after 2 minutes.
• A cooking zone is not deactivated or its heat setting is not changed. After some time, the symbol appears, and the hob deactivates.

Hob Deactivation Times based on Heat Setting:

5.3 The Heat Setting

To set or change the heat setting, touch the control bar at the desired level or slide your finger along it.

5.4 Automatic Heat Up

This function achieves a desired heat setting faster. The zone operates at the highest setting initially, then continues at the desired setting.

To activate, the cooking zone must be cold. Touch P (P appears), then touch a desired heat setting. After 3 seconds, A appears.

To deactivate, change the heat setting.

5.5 PowerBoost

This function provides more power to induction zones for a limited time. After this period, the zone automatically reverts to the highest heat setting.

Refer to "Technical Data" chapter.

To activate, touch P (P appears). To deactivate, change the heat setting.

5.6 Timer

Count Down Timer: Set the duration for a cooking session.

1. Set heat for the cooking zone, then set the timer function.
2. To select the cooking zone: touch repeatedly until its indicator appears.
3. To activate: touch + to set time (00-99 minutes). When the zone indicator flashes, the countdown begins.
4. To view remaining time: touch to select the zone; the indicator flashes, showing remaining time.
5. To change time: touch to select the zone, then touch + or -.
6. To deactivate: touch to select the zone, then touch . The remaining time counts down to 00, and the zone indicator disappears.

When countdown ends, an acoustic signal sounds, and 00 flashes. The zone deactivates. To stop the sound, touch .

CountUp Timer: Monitor how long a cooking zone operates.

1. To select the cooking zone: touch repeatedly until its indicator appears.
2. To activate: touch . "UP" appears. When the zone indicator flashes, time counts up, alternating between "UP" and the time.
3. To see operating time: touch to select the zone; the indicator flashes, showing the duration.
4. To deactivate: touch and then + or -. The zone indicator disappears.

Minute Minder: Use when hob is active but zones are off. Heat setting display shows .

To activate: touch and then + or - to set time. When time finishes, an acoustic signal sounds, and 00 flashes. To stop sound, touch .

This function does not affect cooking zone operation.

5.7 Pause

Sets all active cooking zones to the lowest heat setting. Other control panel symbols are locked. Timer functions are not stopped.

Press || to activate. ப appears, and heat setting lowers to 1.

To deactivate: press ||. Previous heat setting resumes.

5.8 Lock

Locks the control panel during cooking to prevent accidental heat setting changes. Set heat setting first.

To activate: touch L. L appears for 4 seconds; Timer remains active.

To deactivate: touch . Previous heat setting resumes.

Deactivating the hob also deactivates this function.

5.9 Child Safety Device

Prevents accidental hob operation.

• To activate: Activate hob with . Do not set heat. Touch for 4 seconds. appears. Deactivate hob with .
• To deactivate: Activate hob with . Do not set heat. Touch for 4 seconds. appears. Deactivate hob with .
• To override for one cooking time: Activate hob with . L appears. Touch for 4 seconds. Set heat within 10 seconds. Hob operates. Function reactivates when hob is deactivated.

5.10 OffSound Control

(Deactivating and activating sounds)

Deactivate hob. Touch for 3 seconds (display on/off). Touch for 3 seconds ( or appears). Touch + of the Timer to select:

• -: Sounds are off.
• : Sounds are on.

Confirm selection by waiting for automatic deactivation.

When set to , sounds occur only when:

• You touch .
• Minute Minder counts down.
• Count Down Timer counts down.
• Something is placed on the control panel.

5.11 Power Management

If multiple zones are active and power demand exceeds supply limits, this function divides available power among zones. The hob adjusts heat settings to protect house fuses.

• Zones are grouped by phase. Each phase has a max load (3700W). If the limit is reached, zone power reduces automatically.
• The last selected zone's heat setting is prioritized. Remaining power is divided among previously activated zones in reverse order.
• The heat setting display of reduced zones shows the initially selected and reduced settings.
• Wait for the display to stop flashing or reduce the heat setting of the last selected zone. Zones continue with reduced power. Adjust heat settings manually if needed.

Refer to illustrations for possible power distribution combinations.

5.12 Hob²Hood

This function connects the hob to a compatible hood via infrared signal. Fan speed is automatically set based on mode and cookware temperature. Manual fan operation from the hob is also possible.

For most hoods, the remote system is deactivated by default; activate it before use (refer to hood manual).

Operating Automatically: Set automatic mode to H1-H6 (default H5). The hood reacts to hob operation, recognizing cookware temperature and adjusting fan speed.

Automatic Modes Table:

¹⁾ Hob detects boiling and sets fan speed accordingly.

²⁾ Hob detects frying and sets fan speed accordingly.

³⁾ Activates fan and light, independent of temperature.

Changing Automatic Mode:

1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Touch for 3 seconds (display on/off).
3. Touch for 3 seconds.
4. Touch until H appears.
5. Touch + of the Timer to select a mode.

To operate the hood directly, deactivate automatic mode.

After deactivating the hob, the hood fan may continue to operate for a period. The system then deactivates the fan and prevents accidental activation for 30 seconds.

Operating Fan Speed Manually:

Touch when the hob is active to deactivate automatic operation and manually control fan speed. Press to increase speed. Reaching the intensive level and pressing again sets speed to 0 (deactivates fan). Touch to restart fan at speed 1.

To activate automatic operation, deactivate and reactivate the hob.

Activating the Light: Set automatic mode to H1-H6 to activate the hob's light automatically. The hood light deactivates 2 minutes after the hob is deactivated.

6. Hints and Tips

⚠️ WARNING: Refer to Safety chapters.

6.1 Cookware

Induction zones use a strong electromagnetic field for rapid heating.

Use suitable cookware:

• Bottom must be thick and flat.
• Ensure pan bases are clean and dry.
• Avoid sliding or rubbing pots on the ceramic glass to prevent scratches.

Cookware Material:

• Correct: Cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless steel, multi-layer bottom (with manufacturer marking).
• Not Correct: Aluminium, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain.

Suitability Test:

• Water boils very quickly on the highest heat setting.
• A magnet sticks to the cookware bottom.

Cookware Dimensions:

• Induction zones adapt automatically to cookware bottom dimensions.
• Zone efficiency relates to cookware diameter. Smaller diameters receive less power.
• For safety and optimal results, do not use cookware larger than specified in "Cooking zones specification".
• Avoid placing cookware near the control panel to prevent accidental activation.

Refer to "Technical Data".

6.2 The Noises During Operation

Normal operating noises include:

• Crack noise: Cookware made of different materials (sandwich construction).
• Whistle sound: High power level with cookware of different materials.
• Humming: High power level.
• Clicking: Electric switching.
• Hissing, buzzing: Fan operation.

These noises do not indicate a malfunction.

6.3 Öko Timer (Eco Timer)

To save energy, the cooking zone heater deactivates before the countdown timer sounds. The time difference depends on heat setting and cooking duration.

6.4 Examples of Cooking Applications

The correlation between heat setting and power consumption is not linear; increasing heat setting does not proportionally increase power consumption. Medium heat settings use less than half their power.

Data in the table is for guidance only.

6.5 Hints and Tips for Hob²Hood

When operating the hob with the Hob²Hood function:

• Protect the hood panel from direct sunlight.
• Do not direct halogen light onto the hood panel.
• Do not cover the hob control panel.
• Do not interrupt the signal between the hob and hood (e.g., with hand, pot handle, or tall pot).

Diagram Description (Signal Interruption): Illustrates how objects like a pot handle or a tall pot can block the infrared signal path between the hob and the hood.

Other remotely controlled appliances may block the signal. Do not use them near the hob while Hob²Hood is active.

Cooker hoods with Hob²Hood function require the specific symbol. Refer to the consumer website for compatible hoods.

7. Care and Cleaning

⚠️ WARNING: Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 General Information

• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with a clean base.
• Scratches or dark stains do not affect hob operation.
• Use a special cleaner suitable for the hob surface.
• Use a special scraper for the glass.

7.2 Cleaning the Hob

• Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, sugar, and food with sugar. Use a special hob scraper at an acute angle.
• When the hob is cool, remove limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, and shiny metallic discoloration with a moist cloth and non-abrasive detergent. Wipe dry.
• For shiny metallic discoloration, use a water-vinegar solution and clean the glass with a cloth.

8. Troubleshooting

⚠️ WARNING: Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

If you cannot find a solution, contact your dealer or Authorised Service Centre. Provide data from the rating plate, the three-digit glass ceramic code, and any error messages. Ensure correct operation; otherwise, servicing may not be free of charge during the warranty period.

9. Technical Data

9.1 Rating Plate

Model: IKB64401FB

Type: 61 B4A 00 AA

Induction: 7.35 kW

Ser.Nr.: .................

Brand: AEG

PNC: 949 597 397 01

Voltage: 220 - 240 V / 400 V 2N

Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz

Made in: Germany

Power: 7.35 kW

Region codes: UK, CA

9.2 Cooking Zones Specification

Cooking zone power may vary slightly based on material and dimensions. For optimal results, use cookware no larger than the specified diameter.

10. Energy Efficiency

10.1 Product Information Sheet according to UK Ecodesign Regulation

• Model identification: IKB64401FB
• Type of hob: Built-In Hob
• Number of cooking zones: 4
• Heating technology: Induction

Diameter of circular cooking zones (Ø):

• Left front: 21.0 cm
• Left rear: 18.0 cm
• Right front: 14.5 cm
• Right rear: 18.0 cm

Energy consumption per cooking zone (EC electric cooking):

• Left front: 178.4 Wh/kg
• Left rear: 184.9 Wh/kg
• Right front: 183.2 Wh/kg
• Right rear: 184.9 Wh/kg

Energy consumption of the hob (EC electric hob): 182.9 Wh/kg

Refer to BS EN 60350-2 for methods of measuring performance.

10.2 Energy Saving

Save energy during everyday cooking by following these hints:

• When heating water, use only the required amount.
• Always put lids on cookware if possible.
• Place cookware on the cooking zone before activating it.
• Use smaller cookware on smaller cooking zones.
• Place cookware directly in the centre of the cooking zone.
• Use residual heat to keep food warm or melt ingredients.

11. Environmental Concerns

Recycle materials with the symbol. Place packaging in relevant containers. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.