ASKO HID925MFC (01) PDF Document

Please adhere to the following safety instructions when using your ASKO HID925MFC:

• The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must be supervised continuously.

• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface as they can get hot.

• After use, switch off the hob element by its control and do not rely solely on the pan detector.

• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

• 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 the flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

• Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

The cooking-time limiter is a safety function on your ASKO HID925MFC that automatically switches off the cooking zones if you forget to. The time limit depends on the power setting you have chosen.

For the boost setting, the limiter works as follows:

The cooking-time limiter for a specific zone is reset whenever the user changes the cooking level of that zone. Please note that cooking zone related timers take priority over the cooking-time limiter.

To operate the touch controls on your ASKO HID925MFC, follow these tips:

• Place the tip of your finger flat on the control to achieve the best results. You do not have to apply any pressure.

• The touch sensors only react to the light pressure of a fingertip. Do not operate the controls with any other objects.

• The cooking hob is operated by a slider. You can either touch the selected part of the slider or slide in a circular motion clockwise to increase or anti-clockwise to decrease the power level and temperature.

• To set the cooking zone power level, touch the desired spot on the slider. The selected power level will appear on the cooking zone display unit.

• The selected part of the slider will be fully lit.

Your ASKO HID925MFC is equipped with a smart power management system to ensure that a maximum permissible power is not exceeded for safety reasons. Here is how it works:

• The system automatically arranges power distribution across the zones. This means the hob might automatically decrease the power on one zone when the power level of another zone is increased.

• The power level of one zone can affect another, as the maximum available power is distributed among the zones. If combined zones reach the maximum available power when a new level is set, the power of one or more zones is automatically reduced. This is indicated by the flashing of the relevant control element.

• When a zone is used for Celsius°Cooking™, it always receives the highest priority for power.

• Intervention by the power management system is more likely when the current limiter is set to a lower level.

Induction cooking requires a particular quality of pan. Use only pans suitable for induction cooking with a thick base (minimum 2.25 mm) and a flat base. Pans that have been used on a gas hob are no longer suitable. You can check if your pans are suitable by using a magnet; if the base of the pan is sufficiently attracted to the magnet, it is suitable.

Be careful with enamelled sheet-steel pans as the enamel may chip if the hob is on a high setting when the pan is dry, and the base may warp due to overheating. Always heat up enamelled pans slowly.

Never use pans with a misshapen, hollow, or rounded base, as this can interfere with the overheating protection and may lead to the glass top cracking or the pan base melting. The minimum diameter of the bottom of the pan must be at least 12 cm.

Your ASKO HID925MFC may produce certain sounds during operation, which are normal:

• A ticking sound: This can be caused at lower power level settings or by the automatic pot detection.

• Pans making noise: Some pans may make noise during cooking, caused by the energy flowing from the hob to the pan. This is normal and will not damage the pans or the hob.

• The fan is making noise: The appliance is equipped with fans to cool the electronics. During intense use, the fan will activate, and you will hear a buzzing sound. The fan may continue to run for several minutes after the hob has been switched off.

The following table is a guideline for power level settings on your ASKO HID925MFC. The ideal setting depends on the quantity and composition of the food in the pan.

To switch the hob on, touch the on/off key. A short beep will be emitted. Rings on all sliders will light up, then gradually fade out. The slider will only remain lit on the cooking zones where you have placed pans. To switch a cooking zone off, slide backwards on its slider or touch the empty area on top of the slider at the right side.

The entire cooking hob will power off automatically if no cooking zone is active for 60 seconds.

To prevent the hob from being switched on inadvertently, you can use the child lock function.

1. Turn on the hob by pressing the on/off key.

2. Touch the on/off key and hold it for 3 seconds.

3. The indication L will appear on the display unit, and the hob controls will be locked.

To unlock the controls, repeat the same procedure. The indication – together with the sliders will appear on all cooking zone displays where pans are present, and the hob controls will be unlocked.

The Boost function can be activated for any cooking zone to rapidly heat large amounts of food using extra power. Boost is active for a maximum of 10 minutes, after which the power level automatically decreases to 12. If the hob is not too hot, the boost can be reactivated for another 10 minutes after it is switched off.

Activating boost:

First, activate power level 12. Then, press the button for power level 12 a second time. “boost” will appear on the display. Alternatively, you can activate it by sliding clockwise a little beyond the button for level 12. If auto boost is activated in the settings, boost is always activated together with power level 12.

Deactivating boost:

To deactivate the boost for the selected cooking zone, press level 12 again or select any other power level on the slider.

Move function: If you remove a pan from an active cooking zone and place it on a different zone within 6 seconds, all timer and cooking-related settings can be transferred to the new zone. To confirm the transfer, touch the slider of the new cooking zone. The previous cooking zone will then be deactivated.

Automatic cooking zone bridging: Two adjacent square cooking zones can be merged into a single large cooking zone. When a large pan is placed on the hob, the pan recognition function will automatically connect the bridge cooking zones depending on the size of the pan. The power level is displayed on both zones but can only be adjusted on the left or upper slider. You can manually bridge or un-bridge zones by touching the two corresponding sliders at the same time.

Chef mode: (only on specific models) In this mode, the cooking hob is divided into three zones with pre-set power levels. To activate, touch two sliders at the same time for 3 seconds. To turn off, tap any two sliders at the same time.

• All left-hand side cooking zones: power level 12 is automatically activated.

• All middle cooking zones: power level 7 is automatically activated.

• All right-hand side cooking zones: power level 1 is automatically activated.

Power levels can then be adjusted to any value.

Pause function:

The pause function can pause the entire cooking hob for up to 10 minutes, allowing you to walk away or clean the hob without losing your settings.

• Switching on the pause: With at least one cooking zone active, touch the pause button (II). You will hear a short beep. The settings on all active hobs are reduced to level 2, and all timer functions are paused. All keys are inactive except the pause and on/off keys. If no key is pressed within 10 minutes, all active hobs automatically turn off.

• Switching off the pause: Press the pause key again within 10 minutes. The hob continues to operate with the same settings as before the break, and timers are unpaused.

Recall function:

This feature allows you to recall all cooking zone settings if the hob was accidentally switched off.

• Within 6 seconds of the hob being switched off, switch it back on.

• Press anywhere on the slider within the next 6 seconds to recall all the settings from before the appliance was last switched off.

Each cooking zone on your ASKO HID925MFC has a count-down timer, which will automatically switch off the zone when the time expires.

Setting the count-down timer:

1. Press the count-down timer selector key for the desired active cooking zone. The key and “0:00” will flash on the display unit.

2. Set the desired cooking time with the + and – keys.

3. If the time is not set within five seconds, the count-down timer is disabled.

Deactivating the count-down timer:

Press the timer icon for the selected cooking zone and hold it for 3 seconds. The timer will be switched off.

Stopping the timer alarm:

When the set time expires, an alarm will sound. To stop the alarm, press the count-down timer selector key or remove the pan from the cooking zone.

The PLUS menu allows cooking with semi-automatic programs for all kinds of cookware. Always add water, oil, or butter before starting a program; do not use an empty pan or pot.

1. Touch the PLUS menu key to display the program line: keeping warm/heating up, frying/wok, and grill (in bridge mode).

2. Choose one of the Plus programs by touching the relevant symbol. Then set the temperature with the slider.

3. When the selection does not change for 3 seconds, the program is activated.

To deactivate a PLUS program, press the active program key for about three seconds or select a power level manually.

Program Functions:

• Keeping warm and Heating up: Use this to melt chocolate (45 °C), keep food warm (70 °C), simmer (94 °C), or bring to a boil (100 °C).

• Frying/wok: Use this to cook vegetables, fish, bacon, meat, fried potatoes, or eggs with butter or oil.

• Grill: This function is exclusively for bridged cooking zones and is optimized for ASKO induction grill plates and teppanyaki.

During the heating-up stage, the slider and set temperature will flash. When the set temperature is reached, a short beep will sound, and the slider will be constantly lit. You may then start cooking.

Celsius°Cooking™ uses connected accessories like the Probe, Frying Pan, or Chef’s Pot to measure temperature and send information to the hob via Bluetooth for precise cooking.

Prepare the Celsius°Cooking™ Probe:

1. Pull the battery protection tab out of the Probe housing.

2. To install/replace the battery, unscrew the battery cover, replace the battery (negative (-) side in first), and replace the cover without overtightening.

3. To use in a pan, slide the suspension bracket over the pan edge. Slide the Probe pin from the top into the bracket. The tip of the probe should be 1 cm or more from the pan bottom.

Prepare Celsius°Cooking™ Cookware (Pan/Pot):

1. Insert an AAA battery in the panhandle (negative (-) end goes in first).

2. Insert the handle cap into the panhandle and turn it a quarter to secure.

Assigning Cookware to a Cooking Zone:

1. Switch on the hob and wait for the start-up animation to end.

2. Place the Celsius°Cooking™ cookware (or a regular pot with the Probe) on a desired cooking zone.

3. After it is detected, quickly tap twice with your fingertip on the handle cap sensor or the probe housing to activate it.

4. The Celsius°Cooking™ mode key will light up. Press the mode key on the desired cooking zone to assign the cookware. The Celsius°Cooking™ menu will open.

If you have a compatible RF-enabled hood, you can connect it to your ASKO HID925MFC. To pair and customize, see the Settings chapter.

Switching extraction on and off:

• Press the + key for a higher fan setting. Press and hold the + key for 1 second to select the highest setting.

• Press the – key to select a lower setting.

Switching the light on and off:

• Press the light key to switch the light on at maximum strength.

• To turn off the light, press the key again.

• Press and hold the light key to set the lighting intensity.

Changing the colour lighting temperature:

• Press the light key together with the – key to make the light ‘colder’ or with the + key to make it ‘warmer’.

You can also enable Synchro Start, Synchro Control, and Synchro Stop in the settings for automatic hood operation based on the hob’s activity.

Preparation:

1. Know your home Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (only 2.4Ghz networks are supported).

2. Have the appliance’s QR code with the unique ID (AUID) accessible.

3. Ensure Wi-Fi is activated on the hob (the Wi-Fi key should be visible when the hob is on).

4. Install the ConnectLife app on your mobile device, register, and log in.

Connection Setup:

1. Launch the ConnectLife app.

2. Select “Add appliances”, choose “Hob”, and follow the instructions.

3. Scan the QR code with the AUID when prompted.

Proceed on the appliance:

4. Switch on the hob.

5. Touch the Wi-Fi key for 3 seconds to enter the Wi-Fi menu (only possible when not cooking).

6. When ‘C’ (connection) is shown, touch the Wi-Fi key to activate Connection Setup. ‘C’ will flash, and the setup process starts.

Proceed on the mobile device:

7. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your mobile device to the appliance’s Wi-Fi network and share your home network details.

To receive firmware updates, your ASKO HID925MFC must be connected to the cloud via the ConnectLife app with a registered user account.

1. When a new firmware is available, a notification is sent to the ConnectLife app. Follow the instructions on the app.

2. To start the update process, you must first go into the hob’s settings menu (see chapter Settings) and set the ‘FoA’ (Firmware over Air) setting to ON. This confirms your presence at the hob. After 90 minutes, this setting automatically resets to OFF.

3. After setting FoA to ON, start the update process on your mobile app.

The cooking hob will switch off, and the Wi-Fi symbol will flash during the process, which can take up to 60 minutes. The hob cannot be used during the update. Ensure the power supply and Wi-Fi connection are not terminated.

You can tailor the behavior of your induction hob by adjusting its settings.

To enter the settings menu:

1. Ensure there are no pans on any zone.

2. Touch any slider with two fingers and keep it pressed for 3 seconds.

To change a setting:

1. Toggle through the different settings using the slider.

2. To view or change a particular setting, touch the slider element with one finger and keep it pressed for 3 seconds.

3. Toggle to the desired value for that setting.

4. After 3 seconds of inactivity, the new setting will be confirmed.

To exit the menu, press with two fingers anywhere on the slider for 3 seconds.

The following settings are available:

Set the locking function (Child Lock) before you start cleaning to prevent accidental activation. It is recommended to clean the appliance after each use.

Daily cleaning:

1. Use a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent (washing-up liquid) to clean the appliance.

2. Dry the appliance with a paper towel or a cloth.

For heavily polluted glass:

1. Immediately remove any food remains, burned grease, sugar, or stubborn stains using a scraper, even if the hob is still hot. Sugar and other food-related remains can permanently damage the glass ceramic surface.

2. Hold the scraper at a 45° to 60° angle to the glass and gently slide it over the surface to remove the dirt.

3. After removing stubborn stains, use the daily cleaning steps to clean the hob.

4. If necessary, a special intensive cleaner for ceramic/induction hobs can be used.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, steel wool, scourers, or any type of sharp objects to clean the appliance as they can cause scratches.

If you notice a crack in the glass top, however small, you must switch the hob off immediately, unplug it, and turn off the fuse switch(es) in the meter cupboard. Contact the service department for assistance.

In case of other error codes, please write down the error code and contact the service department.