Hotpoint-Ariston KIO 632 C C: Start-up and use

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Start-up and use

!

 The glue applied on the gaskets leaves traces of 

grease on the glass. Before using the appliance, we 

recommend you remove these with a special non-

abrasive cleaning product. During the fi rst few hours of 

use there may be a smell of rubber which will disappear 

very quickly.

!

 A few seconds after the hob is connected to the electricity 

supply, a buzzer will sound. The hob may now be switched 

on.

Types of noise during normal hob operation:

• 

Buzz:

 due to the vibration of the metallic parts that 

make up the induction element and the pot; it is 

generated by the electromagnetic fi eld required for 

heating and increases as the power of the induction 

element increases.

• 

Soft whistle:

 heard when the pot placed on the 

heating zone is empty; the noise disappears once 

food or water is placed into the pot.

• 

Crackle:

 produced by the vibration of materials on 

the bottom of the pot due to the fl ow of parasitic 

currents caused by electromagnetic fi elds 

(induction); can be more or less intense depending 

on the material making up the bottom of the pot, and 

decreases as the pot dimensions increase.

• 

Loud whistle:

 heard when two induction elements of 

the same group function simultaneously at maximum 

power and/or when the booster function is set on 

the larger element while the other is auto-adjusted. 

Noise is reduced by decreasing the power level of 

the auto-adjusted induction element; pot bottom 

layers made of different kinds of materials are among 

the main causes of this noise.

• 

Fan noise:

 a fan is necessary to ensure the hob 

functions correctly and to safeguard the electronic 

unit from possible overheating. The fan functions at 

maximum power when the large induction element is 

at maximum power or when the booster function is on; 

in all other cases, it works at average power depending 

on the temperature detected. Furthermore, the fan may 

continue to work even after switching the hob off, if the 

temperature detected is high.

The types of noise listed above are due to induction 

technology and are not necessarily operational faults.

!

 If the 

-

 or 

+

 button is pressed for an extended 

period of time, the display scrolls quickly though the 

power levels and timer minutes.

Switching on the hob

To switch the hob on, press and hold the 

 button for 

approximately one second.

Switching on the cooking zones

Each cooking zone is controlled using a selector button 

and a power adjustment device consisting of a double 

-

 and 

+

 button.

•  To begin operating a cooking zone, press the 

corresponding control button and set the desired power 

level (between 0 and 9) using the buttons 

-

 and 

+

.

Booster function*

The booster function for some of the cooking zones may 

be used to shorten heating-up times. It may be activated 

by pressing the 

Booster

 button. The indicator light directly 

above the button will illuminate. This function boosts the 

power to 2000 W or 3000 W, depending on the size of the 

relevant cooking zone.

The booster stops automatically after 4 minutes. While 

the booster for one of the cooking zones is active, the 

corresponding front or rear cooking zone will operate 

at a reduced power level (e.g. if the booster for the rear 

left-hand hotplate has been activated, the power level of 

the front left-hand hotplate will be reduced). For further 

information, please refer to the 

Technical description of 

the models

.

Switching off the cooking zones

To switch off a cooking zone, select it using the corresponding 

selector button 

 and:

•  Press the 

-

 button: the power of the cooking zone will 

progressively decrease until it is switched off.

Programming the cooking duration

!

 All the cooking zones may be programmed 

simultaneously, for a duration between 1 and 99 minutes.

1. Select the cooking zone using the corresponding 

selector button.

2. Adjust the power level of the cooking zone.

3. Press the 

 programming button. The indicator light 

corresponding to the selected zone will start fl ashing.

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4. Set the cooking duration using the 

-

 and 

+

buttons.

5. Confi rm by pressing the 

  button or automatic 

selection occurs after 10 seconds.

The timer begins counting down immediately.

A buzzer sounds for approximately 1 minute and the 

cooking zone switches off when the set programme has 

fi nished.

Repeat the above procedure for each hotplate you wish 

to programme.

Using multiple programmes and the display

If one or more hotplates are programmed, the display 

will show the data for the hotplate with the least time 

remaining, and the light corresponding to the position of 

the hotplate will fl ash. The lights corresponding to the 

other hotplates programmed will be switched on.

To visualise the time remaining for the other 

programmed hotplates, press the 

 button 

repeatedly: the time remaining for each hotplate will be 

shown sequentially in a clockwise order, 

starting from the front left hotplate.

Changing the programme

1. Press the 

 button repeatedly until the duration 

you wish to change is shown.

2. Use the 

 buttons to set the new duration.

3. Confi rm by pressing the 

 button.

To cancel a programme, follow the above instructions. 

At step 2, press the 

-

 button: the duration decreases 

progressively until it reaches 0 and switches off. The 

programme resets and the display exits programming 

mode.

Timer

The hob must be switched on.

The timer can be used to set a duration up to 99 

minutes.

1. Press the 

 programming button until the timer 

indicator light is illuminated 

.

2. Set the desired duration using the 

-

 and 

+

 buttons.

3. Confi rm by pressing the 

 button.

The timer begins counting down immediately. When the 

time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound (for one minute).

Control panel lock

When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the 

oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes 

being made to the settings (by children, during cleaning, 

etc.). Press the 

 button to lock the control panel: 

the indicator light above the button will switch on.

To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking), you 

must switch off this function. Press the 

 button for a 

few moments, the indicator light will switch off and the 

lock function will be removed.

Switching off the hob

Press the button 

 to switch off the appliance - do not 

rely solely on the pan sensor.

If the control panel lock has been activated, the controls 

will continue to be locked even after the hob is switched 

on again. In order to switch the hob on again, you must 

fi rst remove the lock function.

“Demo” mode

It is possible to set the hob to a demonstration mode 

where all the controls work normally but the heating 

elements do not switch on. To activate the “demo” mode 

the hob must be switched on, with all the hotplates 

switched off.

•  Press and hold the 

+

 and 

-

 buttons simultaneously 

for 6 seconds. When the 6 seconds have elapsed, 

the ON/OFF and CONTROLS LOCKED indicator 

lights will fl ash for one second. Release the 

+

 and 

-

 buttons and press the 

 button;

•  The display will show the text DE and MO and the 

hob will be switched off.

•  When the hob is switched on again it will be set to 

the “demo” mode.

To exit this mode, follow the procedure described 

above. The display will show the text DE and OF and 

the hob will be switched off. When it is next switched 

on, the hob will function normally.

Practical advice on using the appliance

!

 Use cookware made from materials which are 

compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic 

material). We especially recommend pans made from: 

cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted 

for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of 

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The FlexiZONE mode

The FLEXI Zone can be used to set the power of two 

„interconnected” hotplates to the same level. It can be 

activated if the two hotplates are OFF, by pressing the 

FLEXI ZONE button     

The FLEXI ZONE can be activated while the hob is on 

by pressing the FLEXI ZONE button once; the LEDs 

corresponding to both linked hotplates light up.

The 2 LEDs remain lit as long as the hotplates are 

linked (if FLEXI ZONE button is pressed again, the 

hotplates are disconnected and are both set to power 

level 0).

Pressing the +, - or Max buttons for one of the two Flexi 

hotplates also affects the display corresponding to the 

other hotplate. 

To deactivate the FLEXI ZONE, press the  button     . 

A timer may be set for the FLEXI zone; this appears on 

the display and both LEDs corresponding to the linked 

hotplates light up.  When the Timer button is pressed, 

the two linked hotplates are treated as if they were a 

single zone.

Selecting and using  FLEXI ZONE

To begin using the FLEXI ZONE, press the      button. 

To set the power level (see above). 

 FLEXI ZONE operation

Once you have selected FLEXI ZONE by pressing 

the button   , the 2  LEDs corresponding to the  FLEXI 

ZONE for both hotplates light up; it will then be possible 

to control both as if they were a single zone. The power 

level will appear on both displays. If only the upper or 

lower part is in use, the display corresponding to the 

unused zone will begin to fl ash, and after 3 minutes 

cooking will automatically revert to standard mode (not 

FLEXI).

! Once activated, the FLEXI ZONE can also be 

programmed, using the same procedure as described 

for the individual hotplates.

! Accessories

For optimal FLEXI ZONE performance, we recommend 

the use of pans with an elliptical or elongated base and 

a major diameter of at least 250 mm; if using pans with 

a smaller diameter, we recommend positioning them in 

the upper or lower part as indicated by the X symbol.

If the saucepan is not in the centre of the screen 

printing detail, you may hear a whistling sound or 

a slight buzzing noise; this does not indicate a hob 

malfunction. We recommend adjusting the position of 

the pan so that it is in the centre of the FLEXI ZONE.

Practical cooking advice

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Pressure cooking

Pressure cooker

Frying

Grilling

Boiling

Very high-flame 

cooking

High-flame 

cooking

Medium-flame cooking

Low-flame 

cooking

Very 

low-flame 

cooking

•

•

¶

Crêpes

Cooking on a high flame and browning

(roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, 

fried eggs)

¶

§

Fast thickening (liquid juices)

Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables)

Milk

§

S

Slow thickening (dense juices)

S

¢

Bain-marie cooking

Pressure cooking after whistle

¢

£

™

Low-flame cooking (stews)

Reheating dishes

™

¡

Chocolate sauce

Keeping food hot

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the cookware.

*

SUITABLE

UNSUITABLE

Cast iron

Enamelled steel

Special stainless steel

Copper, 

Aluminium, Glass, Earthenware, 

Ceramic, non magnetic Stainless steel

In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob:

•  Use pans with a thick, fl at base in order to fully utilise 

the cooking zone.

•  Always use pans with a diameter which is large 

enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all 

the available heat.

•  Make sure that the base of the cookware is always 

clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the 

life of both the cooking zones and the cookware.

•  Avoid using the same cookware which has been 

used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas 

burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it 

not to adhere correctly.

Safety devices

Pan sensor

Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor 

device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with 

suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed 

on it. If the indicator light is fl ashing, it may indicate:

•  An incompatible pan

•  A pan whose diameter is too small

•  The pan has been removed from the hotplate.

Overheating protection

If the electronic elements overheat, the hob switches off 

automatically and 

F

 appears on the display, followed 

by a fl ashing number. When the temperature has 

reached a suitable level, this message disappears and 

the hob may be used again.

Safety switch

The appliance has a safety switch which automatically 

switches the cooking zones off after they have been in 

operation for a certain amount of time at a particular 

power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, 

the display shows “

0

”.

For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will 

switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while 

the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 

8 hours.

Buzzer

This can also indicate several irregularities:

•  An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed on 

the control panel for more than 10 seconds.

•  Something has been spilt on the control panel.

•  A button has been pressed for too long. All of the 

above situations may cause the buzzer to sound. 

Remove the cause of the malfunction to stop the 

buzzer. If the cause of the problem is not removed, 

the buzzer will keep sounding and the hob will switch 

off.

Power level

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Maximum operating time in hours

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1