ASKO HID956MC (01) PDF Document

Before using your ASKO HID956MC induction hob, please read the following safety instructions:

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, as this may result in an electric shock.

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

• Do not place metallic objects like knives, forks, spoons, and lids on the hob surface as they can get hot.

• After use, switch off the hob element using 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; 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 capabilities if they have been given supervision or instruction. 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 HID956MC is a safety function that automatically switches off a cooking zone if you forget to do so. The time until shut-off depends on the power level setting. Cooking zone related timers take priority over the cooking-time limiter.

Setting	The cooking zone switches off automatically after:
1 and 2	9 hours
3, 4 and 5	6 hours
6, 7 and 8	4 hours
9	3 hours
10	2 hours
11 and 12	1 hour

Additionally, the boost setting has its own limiter:

Setting	The cooking zone switches automatically to setting 12 after:
boost	10 minutes

To operate the touch controls on your ASKO HID956MC hob, follow these tips:

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

• The touch sensors react only to the light pressure of a fingertip. Do not use other objects.

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

• When you touch the slider, the selected power level will appear on the cooking zone display, and that part of the slider will be fully lit.

The ASKO HID956MC induction hob is equipped with a smart power management system to ensure the maximum permissible power is not exceeded. Here is how it works:

• The system automatically distributes power across the cooking zones. If you increase the power level of one zone, the hob might automatically decrease the power on another zone to stay within the limit.

• When power levels are automatically reduced, the relevant control element will flash to indicate the change.

• If a zone is used for Celsius°Cooking™, it will always receive the highest priority for power.

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

Induction cooking on the ASKO HID956MC 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 your pans are suitable by using a magnet; if the magnet is attracted to the base of the pan, it is suitable.

Suitable	Unsuitable
Special stainless steel pans	Earthenware
Class Induction	Stainless steel (non-magnetic)
Hard-wearing enamelled pans	Porcelain
Enamelled cast-iron pans	Copper
	Plastic
	Aluminium

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.

• 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 following table provides a guideline for power level settings on your ASKO HID956MC. Actual settings may vary depending on the quantity and composition of the food.

Level	Purpose
Use settings 1 – 5 to:	• simmer bouillon • stew meats • simmer vegetables • melt chocolate • poach • melt cheese
Use settings 6 – 9 to:	• complete the cooking of large quantities • defrost hard vegetables • fry thick slices of breaded meat
Use settings 10 – 11 to:	• fry thick pancakes • fry thick slices of breaded meat • fry bacon (fat) • cook raw potatoes • make breaded fish • cook through fish • fry thin slices of breaded meat
Use setting 12 to:	• sear meats • cook fish • cook omelettes • fry boiled potatoes • deep fry foods
Use setting ‘boost’ to:	• bring the food or liquid to the boil quickly • shrink greens

In display	Status
–	Power level ‘0’ for a cooking zone
1-12	Power level that is set for a cooking zone; 1 = low / 12 = high
boost	Boost function active
L	Locking function is activated; the control panel is locked
SSS	Residual heat indicator; The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone to show which cooking zones are hot after cooking zone is turned off. Although the hob is switched off, the indicator will remain on for as long as the cooking zone is hot! Avoid touching those cooking zones when this indicator is lit. Danger! Risk of burns.
E	Error code; See chapter Troubleshooting
PLUS programs
Grill symbol	Grill
Frying pan symbol	Frying/wok
Pot with steam symbol	Heating up/keeping warm
Celsius°Cooking™ programs
Frying pan with steam symbol	Heating up and frying
Pot with water symbol	Boiling/cooking with water
Vacuum bag symbol	Slow cooking or sous vide

To switch the ASKO HID956MC on, touch the on/off key. A short beep will sound. The rings on all sliders will light up and then fade out. The slider will only remain lit for cooking zones where a pan is placed. If no cooking zone is active for 60 seconds, the hob will automatically power off.

To switch a cooking zone off, slide the control backwards on the slider or touch the empty area on top of the slider at the right side.

To switch the entire hob off, press the on/off key.

The Child Lock prevents the hob from being switched on inadvertently. It should also be activated before cleaning to avoid accidental switching.

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

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

3. The indication ‘L’ will appear on the display, 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 ‘L’ indication and sliders will appear on all cooking zones where pans are present, and the hob controls will be unlocked.

The Boost function allows you to rapidly heat large amounts of food using extra power.

Activating Boost:

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

Important Notes:

• 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, you can reactivate boost for another 10 minutes after it switches off.

• To avoid overheating, the hob’s electronic control system may automatically deactivate boost prematurely and decrease the power level to 12.

Deactivating Boost:

To deactivate boost for a 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 one within 6 seconds, you can transfer all settings (timer, power level) to the new zone. To do this, simply touch the slider of the new cooking zone. The old zone will then be deactivated.

Automatic cooking zone bridging: When a large pan is placed over two adjacent square cooking zones, the hob automatically detects it and merges them into a single large cooking zone. 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 the zones by touching the two corresponding sliders at the same time.

Chef mode (on select models): This mode divides the hob into three zones with preset power levels. To activate, touch two sliders at the same time for 3 seconds (when all zones are inactive).

• Left-hand side zones: Power level 12

• Middle zones: Power level 7

• Right-hand side zones: Power level 1

Power levels can then be adjusted manually. To turn off Chef mode, tap any two sliders at the same time.

Pause Function:

The pause function allows you to pause the entire cooking hob for up to 10 minutes without losing your settings. This is useful if you need to step away or clean a spill.

• To activate Pause: With at least one cooking zone active, touch the pause button (II). You will hear a short beep. All active zones will be reduced to power level 2, and all timers will be paused. All keys will be inactive except for the pause key and the on/off key. If no key is pressed within 10 minutes, all active hobs will turn off.

• To deactivate Pause: Press the pause key again within 10 minutes. The hob will resume operation with the same settings as before the break, and timers will be unpaused.

Recall Function:

This feature allows you to recall all your 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 any slider within the next 6 seconds to recall all the settings from before the hob was turned off.

Your ASKO HID956MC has two timer functions for each cooking zone: a count-down timer and a stopwatch (count-up timer).

Count-down timer:

This timer automatically switches off a cooking zone after a set time.

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 no time is set within five seconds, the timer is disabled.

When the time expires, an alarm will sound. To stop the alarm, press the count-down timer selector key or remove the pan from the zone. To deactivate a running timer, press and hold the timer icon for the selected zone for 3 seconds.

Stopwatch (Cooking time display):

The stopwatch automatically starts counting up in the background when you cook on a zone, showing how long you have been cooking.

• Press the stopwatch key to display the elapsed time for that zone.

• To reset the stopwatch, press and hold the stopwatch key for 3 seconds.

The PLUS menu allows for semi-automatic, temperature-based cooking with any suitable 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 a program by touching its symbol.

3. Set the desired temperature with the slider.

4. The program activates after 3 seconds of inactivity. During the heating-up stage, the slider and set temperature will flash. When the temperature is reached, a short beep will sound, and the slider will be constantly lit. You can then start cooking.

5. 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: For melting chocolate (45 °C), keeping food warm (70 °C), simmering (94 °C), or boiling (100 °C).

• Frying/wok: For cooking vegetables, fish, bacon, meat, fried potatoes, or eggs.

• Grill: Exclusively for bridged cooking zones, optimized for ASKO grill plates and teppanyaki.

Celsius°Cooking™ uses connected accessories to measure temperature precisely. To ensure optimal performance, allow a minimum of 20 seconds between connecting two accessories.

Prepare the Celsius°Cooking™ Probe:

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

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

3. To use, slide the suspension bracket over the pan edge and slide the Probe pin into the bracket. The tip of the probe must be at least 1 cm from the pan bottom.

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

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

2. Insert the handle cap and turn it a quarter turn 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. Once 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.

5. The Celsius°Cooking™ menu will open, showing available cooking programs (Heating up and frying, Boiling or cooking with water, Slow cooking or sous vide). Select one to start.

Preparation:

• Know your 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password.

• Have the appliance label with the QR code (AUID) accessible.

• Install the ConnectLife app on your mobile device and create an account.

• Make sure Wi-Fi is activated on the hob (the Wi-Fi symbol is visible when the hob is on). To activate for the first time, switch the hob off, then touch and hold the on/off key for 5 seconds.

Connection Setup:

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

2. Scan the AUID QR code when prompted.

3. On the hob: Switch it on. Touch the Wi-Fi key for 3 seconds to enter the Wi-Fi menu.

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

5. On the app: Follow the remaining instructions to connect your mobile device to the hob’s network and then share your home Wi-Fi credentials with the hob.

You can customize the behavior of your ASKO HID956MC through the settings menu.

1. Ensure there are no pans on any zone.

2. Touch any slider with two fingers and hold for 3 seconds to enter the settings menu.

3. Toggle through the different settings using the slider.

4. To view or change a specific setting, touch the slider element with one finger and hold for 3 seconds.

5. Toggle to the desired value for that setting.

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

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

Some available settings include:

• boo – Auto boost activation

• brd – Automatic cooking zone bridging

• rEC – Recovery (recall) function

• Atl– Auto stopwatch timer

• ACL – Auto child lock

• Snd – Sound volume

• Sen – Key responsiveness

• hth – Hob-to-hood pairing

• FoA – Firmware update over the air

• dE – Demo Mode

• Con – Connection power (Current limiter, requires expert adjustment)

It is recommended to clean the hob after each use to prevent cooked-on food from damaging the glass surface. Always activate the locking function before you start cleaning.

Daily Cleaning:

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

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

Heavily Polluted Glass:

1. For food remains, burned grease, or sugar, immediately use a glass scraper, even if the hob is still hot. Hold the scraper at a 45° to 60° angle and gently slide it over the surface to remove the dirt.

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

3. If necessary, use a special intensive cleaner for ceramic/induction hobs.

Important Warnings:

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, steel wool, scourers, or any sharp objects, as they can cause scratches.

• The hob can be very hot after cooking. Do not touch the surface directly. Use oven gloves if cleaning immediately after cooking.

If your ASKO HID956MC does not work properly, it may not be defective. Check the following points first. If you see a crack in the glass top, switch the hob off immediately, unplug it, and contact the service department.

Symptom	Possible cause	Solution
A slight smell is noticeable the first few times the hob is used.	The new appliance is heating up for the first time.	This is normal and will disappear once it has been used a few times. Ventilate the kitchen.
The pans make noise while cooking.	This is caused by the energy flowing from the hob to the pan.	At high settings this is perfectly normal for some pans. It will not damage either the pans or the hob.
Circle of pan bottom remains visible after cleaning.	Contaminated pan bottom used on the cooking zone.	Clean the induction hob with a ceramic hob cleaner and remove the dirt / grease from the pan bottom.
A cooking zone suddenly stops working and you hear a signal.	The pre-set time has ended.	Switch off the beeping by touching the cooking zone blinking timer key.
The hob is not working and nothing appears in the display.	There is no power supply due to a defective cable or a faulty connection.	Check the fuses and the electric switch and the power socket.
A fuse blows as soon as the hob is switched on.	The hob has been wrongly connected.	Check the electrical connections.
Celsius°Cooking™ key is blinking, together with set cooking method key and display.	Celsius°Cooking™ cookware is assigned to wrong cooking zone.	Solution: remove cookware and assign again.
Set Celsius°Cooking™ cooking method key is blinking together with set temperature display while using the probe.	Celsius°Cooking™ Probe is removed or not in touch with the content. Or the temperature has fallen rapidly, e.g. due to adding cold water.	Place Probe back or reposition – press cooking method key if probe isn’t auto detected.
Unstable connection between cookware and hob.	Low battery of cookware or unstable bluetooth connection.	Switch off the cooktop for 10 seconds and/or change the battery.

If an error code appears on your ASKO HID956MC display, refer to the table below. For any other error codes, please write down the code and contact the service department.

Error code	Symptom	Possible cause	Solution
U400	U 400 appears on display with continuous sound tone.	Voltage of the mains is too high.	Connect the appliance in accordance to rating plate and instructions.
E2	E2 appears on display.	Empty pan was heated on the cooking zone.	Wait for cooking zone to cool down or fill the pan with foodstuff.
Er03	Er03 appears on display.	One of the controls is pressed too long. Or there is water, dirt or a pan on the controls.	Clean the control panel.
E7	E7 appears on display after doing the Wi-Fi connection setup.	Connection Setup failed.	Retry connecting the appliance to your network. Make sure that new devices may connect to it (e.g. MAC-address filtering is deactivated).
E65	E65 appears on display, together with Celsius°Cooking™ is blinking.	Non-Celsius°Cooking™ cookware is not supported.	Use Celsius°Cooking™ cookware.
E66	E66 appears on display, together with Celsius°Cooking™ is blinking.	Celsius°Cooking™ cookware was not found (empty battery, out of range, etc.).	Replace battery.
E67	E67 appears on display, together with Celsius°Cooking™ key is blinking.	Celsius°Cooking™ cookware missing.	If handle cap is mounted correctly; Replace battery.
E8	E8 appears on display.	Ventilator is blocked (eg possible by item in the drawer).	Unblock the ventilator; disconnect appliance from main voltage for 10 sec.
SSS	Zone stops unintended and residual heat indicator is shown.	Zone is overheated.	After the hob has cooled down, cooking can be continued.

Symptom	Possible cause	Solution
Wi-Fi icon not shown	Wi-Fi disabled	The hob must be switched off, then touch the on/off key and hold it for 5 seconds.
Wi-Fi setup failed	Home network issues.	Check that your home network signal is strong and internet connection is working.
Home network is not displayed during the connection setup process.	Home network is not on 2.4 GHz, the network is hidden, or signal strength is too weak.	Please check the network settings. Ensure a 2.4 GHz and visible network. If the signal is too weak, try to move the network router closer.
Cooking hob is shown disconnected on the mobile app	Wi-Fi is disabled or Home network issues.	Ensure the Wi-Fi is enabled, and internet connection of your home network is working. Repeat the connection setup if needed.
Other Wi-Fi issue	Different causes.	First disable and enable again the Wi-Fi. Ensure internet connection of your home network is working. Repeat the connection setup if needed. Contact the service department for further troubleshooting.
Firmware update process failed.	Internet connection lost or power supply terminated.	Ensure the power supply is not terminated and a stable internet connection before retrying again. If failed again, contact the service department.