GRUNDAD Induction Hob
IKEA
Contents
- Safety information: 4
- Safety instructions: 6
- Installation: 8
- Electrical connection: 9
- Product description: 11
- Daily use: 12
- Cooking table: 14
- Cookware guidance: 15
- Care and cleaning: 16
- Troubleshooting: 16
- Technical data: 18
- Energy efficiency: 19
- Environmental concerns: 19
- IKEA GUARANTEE: 19
Safety information
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damage. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
- WARNING: Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts become hot during use.
- If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
- Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
General Safety
- WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
- Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- WARNING: 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.
- CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
- WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
- Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
- Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure.
- Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before maintenance.
- Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
- After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely on the pan detector.
- If the glass ceramic surface / glass surface is cracked, switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains. In case the appliance is connected to the mains directly using junction box, remove the fuse to disconnect the appliance from power supply. In either case contact the Authorised Service Centre.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
Installation
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
General information
Installation dimensions:
- Cutout width: 590 mm
- Cutout depth: 520 mm
- Minimum clearance above cabinet: 500 mm
- Minimum front clearance: 55 mm
- Maximum worktop cutout radius: 5 mm
- Minimum rear clearance: 50 mm
- Minimum clearance for electrical connection: 28 mm
- Minimum clearance from hob edge to worktop edge: 50 mm
The appliance must be installed by an authorised installer.
Follow the Assembly instructions supplied with the appliance.
- Remove all packaging.
- Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
- Keep 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 from causing 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.
- Ensure sufficient space underneath the hob for air circulation.
- The bottom of the appliance can get hot. If installed above drawers, install a non-combustible separation panel.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electric shock.
- All electrical connections must be made by an authorised installer.
- The appliance must be earthed.
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any operation.
- Ensure rating plate parameters match the mains power supply ratings.
- Ensure correct installation. Loose or incorrect mains cable/plug can overheat terminals.
- Use the correct electricity mains cable.
- Do not let the electricity mains cable tangle.
- Ensure a shock protection is installed.
- Use the strain relief clamp on the cable.
- Ensure the mains cable or plug does not touch hot appliance or cookware when connecting.
- Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
- Do not damage the mains plug or cable. Contact Authorised Service Centre or an electrician for damaged cables.
- Ensure shock protection of live and insulated parts is fastened and cannot be removed without tools.
- Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of installation.
- Ensure access to the mains plug 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, contactors.
- The electrical installation must have an isolation device with a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
Connection Diagram Description:
- Terminal block with connections 1-5 and PE.
- 400V 2N~ connection: L1, L2, N, PE.
- 220V-240V 1N~ connection: L, N, PE.
- Torque specification: 2 Nm.
- Instruction: Insert the shunts between the screws as shown.
Main power connection diagrams:
- 1-phase: L, N terminals. Wiring colours: Yellow/green for N, Blue for L.
- 2-phase: L1, L2, L3, N, PE terminals. Wiring colours: Yellow/green for N/PE, Blue for L1, Black for L2, Brown for L3.
i Tighten the terminal screws securely!
After connecting the hob, check if all cooking zones are ready. Place a pot with water on a zone and set power to maximum briefly.
i If E3 or E8 symbol appears after first use, refer to "Troubleshooting".
Product Description
Cooking surface layout
- 1. Single cooking zone (180 mm) 1800 W
- 2. Single cooking zone (145 mm) 1200 W
- 3. Control panel
- 4. Single cooking zone (180 mm) 1800 W
- 5. Single cooking zone (145 mm) 1200 W
Control panel layout
- 1: To switch the hob on or off.
- 2: To activate and deactivate Lock / Child Lock / Cleaning mode.
- 3: To select the cooking zone.
- 4: Power setting display (shows numbers 1-9).
- 5: ➕ / ➖ buttons to increase or decrease heat settings.
Daily Use
Power setting displays
| Display | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | The cooking zone is deactivated. |
| 1-9 | The cooking zone operates. |
| E + digit | There is a malfunction. Refer to "Troubleshooting". |
| H | A cooking zone is still hot (residual heat). |
| L | Lock / Child Lock / Cleaning mode operates. |
| F | Incorrect or too small cookware or no cookware on the cooking zone. |
| - | Automatic Switch Off operates. |
Residual heat indicator
Warning! There is a risk of burns from residual heat.
Indicators show residual heat for active zones, and may also show for neighbouring zones. Induction zones heat cookware directly. Glass ceramic is heated by cookware.
Switching on / off
Touch the power button (1) for 1 second to switch the appliance on or off.
Automatic Switch Off
The function switches off the appliance automatically if:
- All cooking zones are deactivated.
- No power setting is selected after switching on.
- A symbol is covered for longer than approx. 10 seconds.
- A cooking zone is not deactivated or its power setting is not modified, or if overheating occurs (e.g., pan boils dry).
If the i symbol lights up, set the cooking zone to a power setting before using again.
| Power setting | Automatic switch off after |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | 6 hours |
| 3-4 | 5 hours |
| 5 | 4 hours |
| 6-9 | 1.5 hours |
i If unsuitable cookware is used, the i symbol lights up, and the cooking zone indicator deactivates after 2 minutes.
Adjusting the power setting
To set a cooking zone, touch its sensor field. The display highlights the heat setting. Use ➕ to increase and ➖ to decrease the heat setting. Touch ➕ and ➖ simultaneously to deactivate the cooking zone.
Lock / Cleaning mode
Locks the control panel to prevent accidental changes. Can be used to clean the hob surface during cooking.
To start: Set power, then touch . The L symbol appears for 4 seconds.
To stop: Touch . The previously set power level reappears. The function also stops when the appliance is switched off.
Child Lock
Prevents accidental operation.
To activate: Switch on with . Do not set power. Touch for 4 seconds (L symbol appears). Switch off with .
To deactivate: Switch on with . Do not set power. Touch for 4 seconds (L symbol appears). Switch off with .
Overriding Child Lock for one cooking time:
- Switch on with . The L symbol appears.
- Touch for 4 seconds. Set power within 10 seconds.
- When switching off with , the Child Lock reactivates.
OffSound Control (Deactivation and activation of sounds)
Sounds are activated by default.
To activate/deactivate sounds:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Touch for 3 seconds (display comes on and goes out).
- Touch for 3 seconds. Left front zone display shows i, right front zone display shows i or i.
- Touch the rear right zone button to choose: i on right front zone display = sounds off; i on right front zone display = sounds on.
Wait 10 seconds for automatic switch-off to confirm selection.
Sounds are heard only when touching i or placing something on the control panel.
i If the appliance switches off due to electrical supply issues, it does not keep previous settings.
Power exchange function
If multiple zones are active and power exceeds supply limits, this function divides available power among zones. The hob controls heat settings to protect house fuses.
- Zones are grouped by phase. If a phase limit is reached, zone power is automatically reduced.
- The last selected zone has priority. Remaining power is divided among previously activated zones in reverse order.
- Reduced zone displays show initial and reduced heat settings.
- Wait for display to stop flashing or reduce heat setting of the last selected zone. Zones continue operating at reduced settings. Adjust manually if needed.
Cooking table
| Heat setting | Use to: | Time (min) | Hints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep cooked food warm. | as necessary | Put a lid on the cookware. |
| 1-2 | Hollandaise sauce, melt: butter, chocolate, gelatine. | 5 - 25 | Mix from time to time. |
| 1-2 | Solidify: fluffy omelettes, baked eggs. | 10 - 40 | Cook with a lid on. |
| 2-3 | Simmer rice and milkbased dishes, heat up ready-cooked meals. | 25 - 50 | Add at least twice as much liquid as rice, mix milk dishes halfway through the procedure. |
| 3-4 | Steam vegetables, fish, meat. | 20 - 45 | Add a couple of tablespoons of liquid. |
| 4-5 | Steam potatoes. | 20 - 60 | Use max. 1¼ l of water for 750 g of potatoes. |
| 4-5 | Cook larger quantities of food, stews and soups. | 60 - 150 | Up to 3 l of liquid plus ingredients. |
| 6-7 | Gentle fry: escalope, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts. | as necessary | Turn halfway through. |
| 7-8 | Heavy fry, hash browns, loin steaks, steaks. | 5 - 15 | Turn halfway through. |
| 9 | Boil water, cook pasta, sear meat (goulash, pot roast), deep-fry chips. |
i The data in the table is for guidance only.
Cookware guidance
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
What pots to use
Only use cookware suitable for induction hobs, made of ferromagnetic material, such as:
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel (most types)
- Aluminium with ferromagnetic coating or plate
To determine suitability, check for the ? symbol on the cookware bottom or test with a magnet. If it clings, it will work.
Use pots and pans with flat bottoms for even heat distribution. Uneven bottoms affect power and heat conduction.
How to use
Minimum diameter of pot / pan base for different cooking areas:
| Cooking zone | Cookware diameter [mm] |
|---|---|
| Left rear | 125 - 145 |
| Left front | 145 - 180 |
| Right rear | 145 - 180 |
| Right front | 125 - 145 |
Care and cleaning
General information
- Warning! Switch off the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning.
- Warning! For safety reasons, do not clean with steam blasters or high-pressure cleaners.
- Warning! Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Clean with water and dish soap after each use. Remove cleaning agent remnants.
- Scratches or dark stains on glass ceramic that cannot be removed do not affect the appliance's function.
Hints / tips: Noises during cooking
A cooking zone may hum briefly when active. This is normal for ceramic glass zones and does not affect function or lifespan. Noise depends on cookware. Changing cookware may help if noise is disturbing.
Removing the residues and stubborn residues
Remove food containing sugar, plastics, or tin foil residues immediately. A scraper (not supplied) is best for cleaning the glass surface. Place scraper at an angle and slide to remove residues. Clean with a damp cloth and dish soap. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Limescale rings, water rings, fat splashes, or shiny metallic discolourations should be removed after cooling. Use a specialised cleaner for glass ceramic or stainless steel.
Troubleshooting
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
What to do if...
| Problem | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| You cannot switch on the appliance or operate it. | The hob is not connected to an electrical supply or it is connected incorrectly. | Check hob electrical connection. Refer to connection diagram. |
| The fuse is blown. | Ensure fuse is the cause. If fuse blows repeatedly, contact an authorised installer. | |
| You did not set the power setting in less than 10 seconds. | Switch on hob again and set power setting within 10 seconds. | |
| You touched 2 or more symbols at the same time. | Touch only one symbol at a time. | |
| There is water or fat stains on the control panel. | Clean control panel and wait a few seconds before activating again. | |
| An acoustic signal sounds and the hob switches off. | You put something on one or more symbols on the control panel. | Remove the object from the symbols. |
| An acoustic signal sounds when the hob is switched off. | You put something on the symbol . | Remove the object from the symbols. |
| The appliance switches off. | ||
| Residual heat indicator does not come on. | The zone is not hot because it operated only for a short time. | If the zone operated sufficiently long to be hot, speak to After Sales Service. |
| The power setting changes between two levels. | Power exchange function operates. | Refer to "Daily use". |
| The symbols become hot. | The cookware is too large or you put it too near to the controls. | Put large cookware on the rear zones, if possible. |
| There is no signal when you touch a symbol on the control panel. | The signals are deactivated. | Activate the signals. Refer to "Daily use" > "Off-Sound Control". |
| comes on. | Automatic Switch Off operates. | Switch off the hob and switch it on again. |
| comes on. | Child Lock or Lock operates. | Refer to "Daily use". |
| E and a number come on. | There is an error in the hob. | Disconnect the hob from electrical supply for some time. Disconnect the fuse from the house electrical system. Connect again. If E comes on again, speak to an authorised installer. |
| E4 comes on. | There is an error in the hob because a pot boiled dry. Automatic Switch Off and overheating protection operate. | Switch off the hob. Remove hot cookware. After approx. 30 seconds, activate the zone again. If cookware was the problem, the error message goes out. Residual heat indicator may stay on. Let cookware cool sufficiently. Check if cookware is compatible with the hob. Refer to "Cookware guidance". |
If a fault persists after following troubleshooting, contact your IKEA store or After Sales Service.
i If the appliance was operated wrongly or installed incorrectly, After Sales Service visits may not be free of charge, even during warranty.
Technical Data
Rating Plate
The rating plate, located on the bottom of the casing, provides appliance details. Keep the additional rating plate with the user manual for assistance.
- Country of origin: Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 1999
- Manufacturer: IKEA of Sweden AB, SE - 343 81 Älmhult
- Model: 00000000 (example)
- Type: 60 GAD DC AU 6.0kW
- PNC: 000 000 000 00 (example)
- Electrical: 220V-240V AC 50-60 Hz, 230 V
Energy Efficiency
Product information
| GRUNDAD | |
|---|---|
| Model identification | GRUNDAD |
| Type of hob | Built-In Hob |
| Number of cooking zones | 4 |
| Heating technology | Induction |
| Diameter of circular cooking zones (Ø) | Left front: 18.0 cm Left rear: 14.5 cm Right front: 14.5 cm Right rear: 18.0 cm |
| Energy consumption per cooking zone (EC electric cooking) | Left front: 183.8 Wh / kg Left rear: 180.1 Wh / kg Right front: 181.0 Wh / kg Right rear: 183.8 Wh / kg |
| Energy consumption of the hob (EC electric hob) | 182.2 Wh / kg |
Energy saving
- When heating water, use only the amount needed.
- 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.
Environmental concerns
Recycle materials with the ♻️ symbol. Put packaging in relevant containers. Help protect the environment by recycling electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the ♻️ symbol with household waste. Return products to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
IKEA Guarantee
How long is the IKEA guarantee valid?
The guarantee is valid for five (5) years from the original date of purchase from IKEA. The original sales receipt is required as proof of purchase. Service work under guarantee does not extend the guarantee period.
Who will execute the service?
IKEA service provider or its authorised service partner network will provide service.
What does this guarantee cover?
Covers faults caused by faulty construction or material faults from the date of purchase. Applies to domestic use only. Costs for repairs, parts, labour, and travel are covered if the appliance is accessible without special expenditure. Local regulations apply. Replaced parts become IKEA property.
What will IKEA do to correct the problem?
IKEA Service Provider will examine the product and, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective product with the same or a comparable product.
What is not covered under this guarantee?
- Normal wear and tear.
- Deliberate or negligent damage, damage from failure to observe instructions, incorrect installation, wrong voltage connection, chemical/electrochemical reaction, rust, corrosion, water damage (including excessive lime or abnormal environmental conditions).
- Consumable parts (batteries, lamps).
- Non-functional and decorative parts (scratches, colour differences).
- Accidental damage from foreign objects, cleaning, or unblocking filters/drains.
- Damage to specific parts: ceramic glass, accessories, baskets, pipes, seals, lamps, screens, knobs, casings, unless caused by production faults.
- Cases where no fault is found during a technician's visit.
- Repairs not carried out by appointed providers or using non-original parts.
- Repairs due to faulty installation.
- Use in a non-domestic (professional) environment.
- Transportation damages (unless delivered by IKEA).
- Cost of initial installation.
- Reinstallation of repaired/replaced appliance is included if service is performed by IKEA.
- Plumbing and electrical installation are the customer's responsibility.
How country law applies
The IKEA guarantee provides specific legal rights that cover or exceed local demands, without limiting consumer rights.
Valid for INDIA only: Courts at New Delhi have exclusive jurisdiction for disputes.
Area of validity
Warranty is valid only in the country of purchase. Services are provided under guarantee conditions if the appliance complies with technical specifications, Assembly Instructions, and User Manual Safety Information.
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Contact IKEA appointed Authorized Service Centre for service requests, installation clarifications (in IKEA kitchen furniture), or function clarifications.
For best assistance, read Assembly Instructions and User Manual before contacting.
How to reach us if you need our service
i IKEA after-sales customer service can assist with basic troubleshooting over the phone. Refer to www.IKEA.com for local store phone numbers and opening times.
i Before calling, have the IKEA article number (8 digits) and Serial Number (8 digits from rating plate) ready.
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Do you need extra help?
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