User Manual
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Appliance description
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Noises
The following noises may occur in the cookware when using 
induction cooking zones, depending on the material and the 
finish of the base:
XO
Humming may occur when using a high power level. This 
decreases or disappears when the power level is decreased.
XO
Crackling or whistling may occur due to cookware bases being 
made of different materials (e.g. sandwich base).
XO
Clicking sounds may occur during electronic switching 
procedures, especially at low power levels.
XO
Whirring may occur when the cooling fan is switched on. In 
order to increase the service life of the electronic system, 
the cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. The cooling fan 
switches on automatically if the cooktop is used intensively. 
You will hear a whirring sound. The cooling fan may continue 
running after the appliance has been switched off.
4.3  Safety devices
Safety shut-down
If an appliance is switched on but is not used for a predefined 
time, it is automatically switched off.
Cooktops
Each cooking zone is switched off automatically when the cooking 
zone exceeds the maximum operating duration on one power level 
or heat retention level. 
H
 is displayed (Residual heat indicator).
PKI3:
Power levels Safety shut-down after hours:minutes
1
8:24
2
6:24
3
5:12
4
4:12
5
3:18
6
2:12
7
2:12
8
1:48
9
1:18
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0:10
Tab. 4.5  Safety shut-down on the different power levels
PKI3:
Heat retention level Switch off after hours:minutes
1 ( 
,
v
 )
8:00
2 ( 
:
v
 )
8:00
3 ( 
*
v
 )
8:00
Tab. 4.6  Safety shut-down on the different heat retention levels
XX
Switch the cooking zone back on if you want to put the 
cooking zone back into operation (see the Operation chapter).
Activity Power 
level
Melting butter and chocolate, breaking up gelatine 
1
Keeping sauces and soups warm, soaking rice 
1
 – 
3
Cooking potatoes, pasta, soups and ragouts, steaming 
fruit, vegetables and fish, defrosting food
2
 – 
6
Frying in coated pans, moderate frying (without 
overheating the fat) of pork cutlets or fish
6
 – 
7
Heating up fat, browning fish, cooking thickened sauces 
and soups, making omelettes
7
 – 
8
Bringing large amounts of liquid to the boil, searing steaks 
9
Heating up water 
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Tab. 4.3  Recommendations for power levels
The specifications provided in the table are standard values.
Depending on the cookware and filling quantity, it is 
recommended to either decrease or increase the power level.
Suitable cookware
 i
The heating and heat-through times for the cookware 
base, as well as the cooking results, are significantly 
influenced by the structure and material of the cookware.
   Cookware with this symbol is suitable for induction 
cooktops. The cookware used for the induction cooktop 
must be made of metal, feature magnetic properties and 
possess an ample base.
Suitable cookware is made of:
XO
stainless steel with a magnetisable base
XO
enamelled steel
XO
cast iron
Appliance Cooking zone Minimum diameter
PKI3 front 
rear
120mm  
90mm
Tab. 4.4  Minimum cookware diameter
XX
Perform a magnet test if necessary. If a magnet sticks to the 
base of the utensils, they are normally induction compatible.
XX
Pay attention to the cookware base. The bottom of the 
cookware should not show any sign of curvature. Due to 
incorrect hob temperature monitoring, this curvature may 
cause the cookware to overheat. To avoid scratching the 
cooktop, the base of the cookware must not have any sharp 
grooves or sharp edges.
XX
Place the cookware (without a mat or similar) directly onto the 
glass ceramic.










