ASKO HID956GC (01) PDF Document

Before using your ASKO HID956GC, please read the safety instructions first.

General Safety:

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners on the appliance, as this may result in an electric shock.

• 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.

Danger of Fire:

• Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.

• Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water; instead, switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or a fire blanket.

Households with Children and People with Special Needs:

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use.

• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children younger than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Risk of Electric Shock:

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

The cooking-time limiter on your ASKO HID956GC is a safety function that operates if you forget to switch off your hob. Depending on the power setting, the cooking zone will automatically switch off after a specific time has elapsed. Cooking zone-related timers take priority over the cooking-time limiter.

The cooking time limits are as follows:

Additionally, the boost setting has its own limiter:

The cooking-time limiter for a specific cooking zone is reset when the user changes the cooking level of that zone.

The touch controls on the ASKO HID956GC react to the light pressure of a fingertip. Follow these guidelines for the best results:

• Place the tip of your finger flat on the control. You do not need to apply any pressure.

• Do not operate the controls with any objects other than your fingertip.

• 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.

Induction cooking on the ASKO HID956GC requires pans of a particular quality. Use only pans suitable for induction cooking with a thick (minimum 2.25 mm) and flat base. Pans that have been used on a gas hob are no longer suitable. You can test if a pan is suitable by using a magnet; if the base of the pan is sufficiently attracted to the magnet, it is suitable.

Warning for enamelled sheet-steel pans:

• The enamel may chip if you switch the hob on at a high setting when the pan is dry.

• The base of the pan may warp due to overheating.

• 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 cause the glass top to crack or the pan base to melt.

The power level settings on your ASKO HID956GC are designed for various cooking purposes. The following table is a guideline:

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. If no cooking zone is active for 60 seconds, the cooking hob will power off automatically.

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 child lock prevents the ASKO HID956GC from being switched on inadvertently. It is also recommended to activate it before cleaning.

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 process. Touch and hold the on/off key for 3 seconds. The indication L along with the sliders will appear on all cooking zones where pans are present, and the hob controls will be unlocked.

The Boost function on the ASKO HID956GC allows you to rapidly heat large amounts of food using extra power. Boost is active for no more than 10 minutes, after which the power level automatically decreases to 12.

Activating Boost:

• First, activate power level 12 for a cooking zone.

• Then, press the button for power level 12 a second time. “boost” will appear on the display.

• Alternatively, you can activate level 12 and then slide a little beyond it clockwise.

• If auto boost is activated in the Settings menu, 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 do this, touch the slider of the new cooking zone. The new zone will display the copied settings to indicate this possibility. Once confirmed, the previous cooking zone is 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. 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 type models: HID956MC HID956MFC HID956GC):

In this mode, the hob is divided into three zones with preset power levels:

• On all left-hand side cooking zones, power level 12 is automatically activated.

• On all middle cooking zones, power level 7 is automatically activated.

• On all right-hand side cooking zones, power level 1 is automatically activated.

To activate, touch two sliders at the same time for 3 seconds when all zones are inactive. To turn off, tap any two sliders at the same time. Power levels can be adjusted after activation.

Pause Function:

This function pauses the entire hob for up to 10 minutes. At least one cooking zone must be active to use it.

• To switch on pause: Touch the pause button (II). A short beep will sound. 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 turn off.

• To switch off pause: Press the pause key again within 10 minutes. The hob continues to operate with the same settings as before the break.

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.

The count-down timer can be set independently for each cooking zone. When the time expires, the cooking zone will automatically switch off and an alarm will sound.

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.

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.

4. Repeat these steps for another active cooking zone if needed.

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 count-down 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 for semi-automatic, temperature-based cooking. 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 a program by touching the relevant symbol. Then set the temperature with the slider.

3. The program activates after 3 seconds of inactivity.

4. 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. It is optimized for ASKO induction accessories like a grill plate and teppanyaki.

During the heating-up stage, the slider and set temperature will flash. When the set temperature is reached, a short beep will be emitted, and the slider will be constantly lit, indicating you can start cooking.

Celsius°Cooking™ accessories like the Probe, Frying Pan, or Chef’s Pot connect to your hob via Bluetooth to provide precise temperature control.

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.

Insert the Probe into a Cooking Pan:

1. Slide the suspension bracket over the pan edge.

2. Slide the Probe pin from the top into the suspension bracket. Ensure the tip of the probe is at least 1 cm from the pan bottom.

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

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

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

Assigning Cookware to a Cooking Zone:

1. Switch on the hob.

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

3. After it’s detected, quickly tap twice on the handle cap sensor or the probe housing to activate it.

4. The Celsius°Cooking™ mode key (▷) will light up on every possible cooking zone. Press the key on the needed cooking zone to assign it. The Celsius°Cooking™ menu will open.

To connect your ASKO HID956GC to the internet, you will need the ConnectLife app on a mobile device and your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (only 2.4Ghz networks are supported).

Preparation:

1. Ensure Wi-Fi is activated on the hob (the Wi-Fi key should be visible). To activate, switch the hob off, then touch the on/off key for 5 seconds.

2. Install and launch the ConnectLife app and log into your account.

3. Have the appliance’s unique ID (‘AUID’) QR code label accessible.

Connection Setup:

1. In the ConnectLife app, select “Add appliances”, choose “Hob”, and follow the instructions.

2. Scan the AUID QR code when prompted.

On the appliance:

3. Switch on the hob.

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

5. When ‘C’ (connection) is shown in the display, touch the Wi-Fi key to activate Connection Setup. ‘C’ will flash.

On your mobile device:

6. Connect your mobile device to the Wi-Fi network of the appliance when asked by the app.

7. Follow the remaining instructions in the ConnectLife app to share your home network details with the hob.

You can tailor the behavior of your ASKO HID956GC through the settings menu.

To enter the settings menu:

While there are no pans on any zone, touch any slider with two fingers and keep it pressed for 3 seconds.

To navigate the menu:

• Toggle through different settings using the slider.

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

• Toggle to the desired value. 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.

Available Settings:

Set the locking function (Child Lock) before you start cleaning to prevent accidental activation. It is recommended to clean the appliance after each use to prevent cooked-on food from damaging the glass surface.

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.

Heavily Polluted Glass:

1. Immediately remove any food remains, burned grease, sugar, or stubborn stains from the hob using a scraper, even if the hob is still hot.

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

3. After removing the stubborn stains, perform the daily cleaning steps.

4. If necessary, a special intensive cleaner for ceran/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 your ASKO HID956GC appliance does not work properly, it may not be defective. Try to address the problem by checking the points below. If you see a crack in the glass top, switch the hob off immediately, unplug it, and contact the service department.

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