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C68000K Piano di cottura in vetroceramica induttivo laca vitrocerámica de cocción por inducción Ceramic Glass Induction Hob Placa de cerâmica de vidro indução Istruzioni di montaggio e per l'uso Instrucciones para el montaje y para el uso Installation and Operating Instructions Montagem e indicações de utilização...
Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the “Safety” section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety The safety aspects of this appliance comply with the accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to make you aware of the following safety information. Electrical Safety •...
Operating Instructions Special Notes on Induction Cooking Zones • Scientific studies have shown that patients who are fitted with implanted pacemakers are not normally affected or put at risk by our induction cooking zones. The distance between the body and the cooking zone should, howe- ver, never be less than 30 cm! •...
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Operating Instructions How to Avoid Damaging your Appliance • Do not use the cooking surface as a work surface or for storage. • Do not use the cooking zones with empty pots and pans. • Glass ceramic is insensitive to temperature shock and very robust, however it is not unbreakable.
Operating Instructions Disposal Disposing of Packaging Materials • All packaging can be recycled, sheet and hard foam parts are appro- priately marked. Please dispose of packaging material and any old appliance with due regard to safety and the environment. Information on disposal •...
Operating Instructions Features of the Ceramic Hob Cooking zone 2: Cooking zone 3: Induction cooking zone 1800 W Induction cooking zone 1400 W Cooking zone 4: Induction cooking zone 1800 W with power function 2300 W Cooking zone 1: Induction cooking zone 2200 W Touch-control panel with power function 3000 W Control Panel...
Operating Instructions The Digital Displays Digits 1 to 9 and four different letters can appear in the display. • The digits show the cooking stage set. 1 = Lowest capacity 9 = Highest capacity • The following letters and functions are displayed for the cooking zones: H = Residual Heat Display Danger! Cooking zone still hot;...
Operating Instructions 1 Cooking Zone Safety Switch If one of the cooking zones is not switched off after a certain time or if the cooking stage is not changed, the corresponding cooking zone switches itself off automatically. j appears in the display of the relevant cooking zone. The cooking zones switch themselves off at: •...
Operating Instructions Suitable Kitchenware for Induction Cooking Zones Pots and Pans • In principle all pots and pans with magnetic bases are suitable. These are steel, steel-enamel as well as cast-iron pots and pans. • High grade steel pans with a mixed metal base (sandwich base, e.g. Tefal with an aluminium/copper base) are suitable for induction only if the manufacturer has expressly marked them as such.
Operating Instructions Pan Size Up to a certain limit the induction cooking zone adapts itself to the size of the pan base diameter. However, the pan base diameter must be of a minimum size, depending on the size of the cooking zone. For example: Diameter of the cooking zone 21 cm For example: Diameter of the pan base at least 18 cm...
Operating Instructions Before Using for the First Time Initial Cleaning Wipe the glass ceramic cooking surface with a damp cloth. Important: Do not use any caustic, abrasive cleaners! The surface could be damaged. Using the Cooking Zones TOUCH CONTROL Sensor Field To operate the TOUCH CONTROL sensor field, place you finger from above and flat onto the required field until the corresponding indicator lamp lights up or goes out, or until the required function is carried out.
Operating Instructions The digital displays show j and the decimal point flashes. After you have activated the “On/Off” sensor field to switch on your unit, one of the cooking zones must be selected with the cooking zone selection keys within approximately 10 seconds. Otherwise, the unit switches itself off again for safety reasons.
Operating Instructions Cooking Zone Selection To select the required cooking zone touch the corresponding sensor field for approximately 1 second. The zero with a decimal point = lights up in the associated display field of the cooking zone. The decimal point indicates that settings can only be made in this cooking zone.
Operating Instructions Cooking without the Automatic Heating-Up Function 1. For heating up/browning, select a high power. 2. As soon as steam forms or the fat is hot, switch back to the required heat setting for the remainder of the cooking time. 3.
Operating Instructions Cooking with the Automatic Heating-Up Function All four cooking zones of the cooking field can be controlled in nine stages and have an automatic heating-up function: – !, Lowest cooking stage – ), Highest cooking stage – a, Heating-up function. With the automatic heating-up function (a), the cooking zone opera- tes for a certain time at full capacity and then automatically switches back to the cooking stage, set for further cooking.
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Operating Instructions A lights up in the cooking stage display. 3. Next, touch the sensor field - and set the required continued cooking stage - to (. The continued cooking stage set is then displayed. After 5 seconds, a appears in the display again instead of the conti- nued cooking stage.
Operating Instructions Activating the Power Function Using the power function “P” you can increase the power of both front cooking zones for 10 minutes. With this function you can, for example, bring a large quantity of water rapidly to the boil or brown meat. To switch on the power function, the cooking zone must be selected (decimal point in the display).
Operating Instructions Timer A cooking time can be set with the integrated timer for all 4 cooking zones. When the end of the cooking time is reached, the cooking zone switches itself off automatically. 1. Use the sensor field Cooking Zone to select the required cooking zone and set the required cooking stage.
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Operating Instructions For more rapid adjustment, leave your finger on the sensor field + or - until the required value is reached. If the sensor field - is activated first, the time setting starts at 99 minutes. If the sensor field + is activated first, the time setting starts at 1 minute.
Operating Instructions Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel The control panel (with the exception of the “On/Off” sensor field) can be locked at any required time during cooking in order to prevent adjustment of the settings e.g. caused by wiping over with a cloth. This function is also useful as a child safety measure.
Operating Instructions Tables Note: The figures given in the following tables are for guidance. The heat set- ting required for cooking depends on the quality of the pots and on the type and quantity of the foodstuffs. Reference values for setting the cooking zones Heat setting Suitable for 9 or P...
Operating Instructions Application Examples for the Automatic Heating-Up Feature Application Cooking pro- Heat Duration Notes/tips examples cesses setting Steaks Heavy A7 to A8 per pan Turn occasionally browning 8 - 20 min. Schnitzel Roasting A6 to A7 per pan Turn occasionally Rissoles 10 - 20 min.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Advantages for Cleaning and Caring for the Induction Cooking Zone The cleaning effort for induction glass ceramic cooking surfaces is considerably less than for cooking surfaces with radiant heating: – The induction cooking zone reacts faster to switching down and off. Boiling over and burning in of dishes is avoided to a large degree.
Operating Instructions Problem Dirt Residues from Food that Has Boiled Over First soften these using a wet cloth and then remove residues using a glass scraper. Danger! Take care when using a glass scraper! Then clean the cooking surface with the recommended cleaners.
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Operating Instructions Acids Important! Do not put vinegar, lemons or scale remo- vers on the hob frame, they will make the surface matt. Grains of sand that have fallen on the coo- king surface can cause scratching when pans are slid. Therefore make sure that no grains of sand are left on the cooking sur- face.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... A fault may have been caused by a minor operating error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attention! • The new unit must be installed and connected by a qualified electri- cian/competent person. • Repairs to the appliance are only to be carried out by approved ser- vice engineers. Improper repairs can cause significant hazards for the user.
Installation Instructions Technical Data Appliance Dimensions Width 590 mm Depth 520 mm Height 55 mm Height above worktop 3 mm Height below worktop 52 mm Cut-Out Dimensions Width 560 mm Depth 490 mm Corner radius Power Consumption Induction cooking zone ø 145mm 1400 W Induction cooking zone ø...
Installation Instructions Regulations, Standards, Directives This appliance meets the following standards: • EN 60 335-1 and EN 60 335-2-6 in respect of the safety of electrical appliances for household use and similar purposes and • DIN 44546 / 44547 / 44548 in respect of properties of electric cookers for the household.
Installation Instructions Safety Instructions for the Installer • A fixture must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm. Suitable isolation devices include cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contac- tors.
Installation Instructions Electrical Connection Only the supply lead fitted on the recess may be used for connecting the unit. Replacement cables can only be obtained from your local AEG Service Centre. A fixture must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 millimetres.
Service SERVICE The chapter “What to do if ...?” contains a list of some faults which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. Is it a technical malfunction? If so, please contact your customer service centre. (You will find addresses and telephone numbers in the “Customer Service Centres”...