VALBERG IH 2 TB 007C Domino induction Instruction Manual

Q: What does the Boost function do?
- A: The Boost function provides a quick burst of high heat for faster cooking.
Q: How does the Induction cooking technology work?
- A: Induction cooking works by generating heat directly in the pan through electromagnetic vibrations, making it safe, efficient, and economical.

WARRANTY CONDITION

This product has a 2-year warranty as of the date of purchase*, covering any fault resulting from a manufacturing or material defect. This warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from incorrect installation, improper use, or abnormal wear of the appliance. *upon presentation of the sales receipt.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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Description of the appliance

Top View

Max. 1800/2000W(B)
Max. 1300/1500W(B)
Glass plate
ON/OFF control
Control panel
- Control Panel
ON/OFF control
Timer control
Boost
Power / Timer regulating controls
Heating zone selection controls
Keylock control
- Working Theory
  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.
Iron pot
Magnetic circuit
Ceramic glass plate
Induction coil
Induced currents.

Before using your New Induction Hob

Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.

Installation

Selection of installation equipment

Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
For installation and use, a minimum of 5 cm space shall be preserved around the hole.
Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30 mm. Please select heat-resistant and insulated work surface material (Wood and similar fibrous or hygroscopic material shall not be used as work surface material unless impregnated) to avoid the
electrical shock and larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below:

NOTE:

The safety distance between the sides of the hob and the inner surfaces of the worktop should be at least 3 mm.

Under any circumstances, make sure the Induction cooker hob is well-ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Ensure the induction cooker hob is in good work state. As shown below.

NOTE:

The safety distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above the hotplate should be at least 760 mm.

WARNING: Ensuring Adequate Ventilation Make sure the induction cooker hob is well-ventilated and that the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. To avoid accidental touch with the overheating bottom of the hob, or getting unexpectable electric shock during working, it is necessary to put a wooden insert, fixed by screws, at a minimum distance of 50 mm from the bottom of the hob. Follow the requirements below.

WARNING:

There are ventilation holes around the outside of the hob. YOU MUST ensure these holes are not blocked by the worktop when you put the hob into position.
Be aware that the glue that joins the plastic or wooden material to the furniture, has to resist temperatures not below 150°C, to avoid unstuck the paneling.
The rear wall, adjacent, and surrounding surfaces must therefore be able to withstand a temperature of 90°C.

Before installing the hob, make sure that.

The work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements.
The work surface is made of a heat-resistant and insulated material.
If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted, d, and positioned to comply with the local wiring rules and regulations.
The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3 mm air gap contact separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements).
The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob installed.
You consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
You use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall surfaces surrounding the hob.

After installing the hob, make sure that.

The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.
There is an adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the hob.
If the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection barrier is installed below the base of the hob.
The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer.

Before locating the fixing brackets

The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.

Adjusting the bracket position

Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing 4 brackets on the bottom of the hob(see picture) after installation. Adjust the bracket position to suit different table thicknesses.

WARNING:

Under any circumstances, the brackets cannot touch the inner surfaces of the worktop after installation (see picture).

Cautions

The induction hotplate must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. We have professionals at your service. Please never conduct the operation by yourself.
The hob will not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, or clothes dryer, as the humidity may damage the hob electronics.
The induction hotplate shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability.
The wall and induced heating zone above the table surface shall withstand heat.
To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
A steam cleaner is not to be used.

Connecting the hob to the mains power supply

WARNING:

This hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a suitably qualified person Before connecting the hob to the mains power supply, check that the:

The domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the hob.
The voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate
The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating plate.

To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers, or branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire. The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so that its temperature will not exceed 75˚C at any point.

WARNING:

Check with an electrician whether the domestic wiring system is suitable without alterations. Any alterations must only be made by a qualified electrician.
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown below.
If the cable is damaged or to be replaced, the operation must be carried out by an after-sale agent with dedicated tools to avoid any accidents.
If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains an omnipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.
The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it is compliant with safety regulations.
The cable must not be bent or compressed.
The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorized technicians only.
The yellow/green wire of the power supply cable must be connected to the earth of both the power supply and appliance terminals.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any accidents resulting from the use of an appliance that is not connected to the earth, or with faulty earth connection continuity.
If the appliance has a socket outlet, it must be installed so that the socket-outlet is accessible.

WARNING:

The bottom surface and the power cord of the hob are not accessible after installation.

Operation of Product

Touch Controls

The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
Make sure the controls are always clean, and dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.

Choosing the right Cookware

Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking.
Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or the bottom of the pan.
You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test.
Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction.
If you do not have a magnet:
1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.
2. If does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.
Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel, aluminum, or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.
Some pots and pans on the market are not suitable for induction cooking. Because they have only a part of the bottom in ferromagnetic material with parts in another material. These areas may heat up at different levels or with lower power. In certain cases, where the bottom is made mainly of non-ferromagnetic materials, the hob might not recognize the pan and therefore not switch on the cooking zone.
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone. Use pans whose diameter is as large as the graphic of the zone selected. Using a pot a slightly wider energy will be used at its maximum efficiency. If you use a smaller pot efficiency could be less than expected. Always center your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the Induction hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.
The cooking zones are, up to a limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan. However, the bottom of this pan must have a minimum diameter according to the corresponding cooking zone. To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan in the center of the cooking zone.

How to use

Start cooking

Touch the ON/OFF control for one second. After powering on, the buzzer beeps once, and all displays show “–” or “– –”, indicating that the induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.
Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to use.
- Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
Touching the heating zone selection control, and the indicator next to the key will flash
Select a heat setting by touching the “-” or “+” control.
- If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the Induction hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1.
- You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.
- If the display flashes alternately with the heat setting

This means that:

you have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone or,
the pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking or,
the pan is too small or not properly centered on the cooking zone.

No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan in the cooking zone. The display will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if no suitable pan is placed on it.

Finish cooking

Touching the heating zone selection control that you wish to switch off
Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “0” or touching the “-” and “+” controls together. Make sure the display shows “0”.
Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
Beware of hot surfaces.
- H will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be used as an energy-saving function if you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.
Locking the Controls
- You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
- When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.

WARNING:

When the hob is in the lock mode, all the controls are disabled except the ON/OFF, you can always turn the induction hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you shall unlock the hob first in the next operation.

Timer control

You can use the timer in two different ways:

a) You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
b) You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up. The timer of maximum is 99 min.
- a) Using the Timer as a Minute Minder
  - If you are not selecting any cooking zone
Make sure the cooktop is turned on.
- - Note: you can use the minute minder at least one zone shall be active.
Touch the controls of the timer. The minder indicator will start flashing and “10” will show in the timer display.
Set the time by touching the “-” or “+” control of the timer
- Hint: Touch the “-” or “+” control of the timer to decrease or increase by 1 minute once. Touch and hold the “-” or “+” control of the timer to decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
Touching the “-” and “+” together, the timer is canceled, and the “00” will show in the minute display.
When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
The buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show “- -” when the setting time is finished.
- b) Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off
- Set one zone:
Touching the heating zone selection control that you want to set the timer for.
Touch timer control, the minder indicator will start flashing, and “10” will show in the timer display.
Set the time by touching the “-” or “+” control of the timer
- Hint: Touch the “-” or “+” control of the timer once will decrease or increase by 1 minute. Touch and hold the “-” or “+” control of the timer will decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
- Touching the “-” and “+” together, the timer is canceled, and the “00” will show in the minute display.
When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator flashes for 5 seconds.
- NOTE: The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate indicating that the zone is selected.
When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.

WARNING:

Another cooking zone will keep operating if they are turned on previously.

Using the Boost function

Activate the boost function

Touching the heating zone slider control
Touching the Boost control. Make sure the display shows “p”.
- Cancel the Boost function.
Touching the heating zone slider control that you wish to cancel the boost function.
Turn the cooking zone off by touching the Boost control. Make sure the display shows “0”.
The function can work in any cooking zone.
The cooking zone returns to its original setting after 5 minutes.
If the original heat setting equals 0, it will return to 9 after 5 minutes.

Default working times

Auto shutdown is a safety protection function for your induction hob. It shuts down automatically if ever you forget to turn off your cooking. The default working times for various power levels are shown in the below table:

When the pot is removed, the induction hob can stop heating immediately and the hob automatically switches off after 2 minutes.

WARNING: People with a heart pacemaker should consult with their doctor before using this unit.

Cooking Guidelines

WARNING:

Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re using PowerBoost. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.

Cooking Tips

When food comes to a boil, reduce the temperature setting.
Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.

Simmering, cooking rice

Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85˚C, when bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious soups and tender stews because the flavors develop without overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below boiling point.
Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended.

Searing steak

To cook juicy flavorsome steaks:

Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
Heat a heavy-based frying pan.
Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is – the firmer it feels the more well done’ it will be.
Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and become tender before serving.

For stir-frying

Choose an induction-compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
Cook any meat first, put it aside, and keep warm.
Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan, and add your sauce.
Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
Serve immediately.

Detection of Small Articles

When an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan (e.g. aluminum), or some other small item (e.g. knife, fork, key) has been left on the hob, the hob automatically goes on to standby in 1 minute. The fan will keep cooking down the induction hob for a further 1 minute.

Heat Settings

The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the induction hob to find the settings that best suit you.

Care and Cleaning

Hints and Tips

Failure Display and Inspection

The induction hob is equipped with a self-diagnostic function. With this test, the technician is able to check the function of several components without disassembling or dismounting the hob from the working surface.

Troubleshooting