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Product Installation & User Manual
24" Induction Cooktop RCI241S | 30" Induction Cooktop RCI301S | 36" Induction Cooktop RCI361S
INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 1
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 8
OPERATION ............................................................................................ 17
USING THE COOKTOP ............................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 29
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MODEL
Congratulations on the purchase of your new cooktop. We recommend that you read this instruction /
installation Manual in order to fully understand how to install and operate it correctly.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this Instruction / Installation Manual for
future reference.
RCI241S RCI301S
RCI361S
INSTRUCTIONS
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
1. Proper Installation – Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room.
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
4. Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance.
5. User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units.
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
9. Use Proper Pan Size – This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
10. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boil over causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
11. Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking
may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
12. Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or
fire.
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13. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over
adjacent surface units.
14. Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
15. Clean Cook-Top With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
16. Do not place metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the cooktop surface since they
can get hot.
17. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS
18. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact
surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to
cool. Among these areas are (identification of areas – for example, the
cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top).
19. Light (Error Code) signals a component failure. Disconnect power supply and call a qualified
serviceman. Have appliance repaired by a qualified serviceman before using.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
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20. Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
21. No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
22. Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance as it could
reduce your installation costs.
23. In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions for
installation.
24. This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
25. This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full
disconnection from the power supply.
27. Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
28. Regarding the details of installation, please refer to the section <Installation>.
29. Connect only to a 3-wire, 240-volt power supply; the neutral conductor is not required for the operation
of the appliance. The maximum at the power supply electrical connections shall be 150-volts-to-
ground or less.
26. Use only cooktop guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the
manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or cooktop guards incorporated
in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface has
a break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains
power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
• witch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
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• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
• During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough
to cause burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable
cookware to contact the ceramic glass until the surface is cool.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be
placed on the cooktop surface since they can get hot.
• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles
do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of
reach of children.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
• The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed when the
safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and always store
safely and out of reach of children.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
INSTRUCTIONS
Health Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard
Cut Hazard
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• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this manual (i.e. by
using the touch controls).
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the
cooktop could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
• Children or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance should have a
responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that
they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual.
All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your cooktop.
• Do not stand on your cooktop.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the glass surface as this can scratch the
glass.
• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop, as these can
scratch the ceramic glass.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is intended to be used in a domestic household environment only! Commercial use of
any kind is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty!
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• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
• Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a cooktop 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 flame e.g. with a
lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock,
for cooktop surfaces of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts.
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
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INSTALLATION
SELECTION OF INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
• Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
• For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 1.97in space shall be preserved around the
hole.
• Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 1.18in. Please select heat-resistant work surface
material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown
below: The work surface material must use the impregnated wood or other insulation material.
A = 30 inches minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet; or A = 24 inches minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet
is protected by not less than 1/4-inch-thick ame-retardant millboard covered with not less than No.
28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminum, or 0.020-inch-thick
copper.
To eliminate the risk of burns or re by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space
located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom
of the cabinets.
1. Building Back Wall
2. Top Building Cabinet
3. Control Panel
4. Cooking Surface
5. Building Side Wall
6. Base
7. Building Side Wall
Minimum spacings drawings (Generally requirement):
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Ensure the table supporting the surface unit on the metal
frame edge, see below right drawing.
Under any circumstances, make sure the cooktop is well ventilated and the air inlet and
outlet are not blocked. Ensure the cooktop is a good working state. As shown below.
Note: The safe distance between the hotplate and the cupboard above the hotplate should
be at least 30 inches (760mm).
INSTALLATION
L(in) W(in) H(in) D(in) A(in) B(in) X(in)
RCI241S
23 5/8
20 1/2 2 5/16 2 1/8 22 1/16 19 5/16 1 31/32
RCI301S
30
21 2 5/16 2 1/8 28 3/4 19 5/16 1 31/32
RCI361S
36
21 2 5/16 2 1/8 33 7/8 19 5/16 1 31/32
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A(in) B(in) C(in) D E
30 1.97 mini 0.79 mini Air intake Air exit 0.20in
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• The work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements.
• The work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.
• If the cooktop is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
• The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards and
regulations.
• A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is incorporated
in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to comply with the local wiring rules and
regulations.
• The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 0.12in air gap contact separation
in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the
requirements).
• The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the cooktop installed.
• You consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
• You use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall surfaces
surrounding the cooktop.
• The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.
• There is adequate flow of air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the cooktop.
• If the cooktop is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection barrier is
installed below the base of the cooktop.
• The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer.
• The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force
onto the controls protruding from the cooktop.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE COOKTOP, MAKE SURE THAT
WHEN YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE COOKTOP, MAKE SURE THAT
BEFORE LOCATING THE FIXING BRACKETS
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• The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force
onto the controls protruding from the cooktop.
• Fix the cooktop on the work surface by screw four brackets on the bottom of cooktop (see picture)
after installation.
• Adjust the bracket position to suit for different work surface’s thickness.
LOCATING THE FIXING BRACKETS
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• The cooktop must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. We have professionals at your
service. Please never conduct the operation by yourself.
• The cooktop shall not be mounted to cooling equipment, dishwashers and rotary dryers.
• The cooktop shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability.
• The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface shall withstand heat.
• To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• This ceramic can be connected only to a supply with system impedance no more than 0.427 ohm. In
case necessary, please consult your supply authority for system impedance information.
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a
single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown as below.
For 4-wire cable from home power supply
CAUTIONS
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE COOKTOP TO THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY
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If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an after-sales technician using the
proper tools, so as to avoid any accidents.
For 3-wire cable from home power supply
INSTALLATION
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TOP VIEW
INSTALLATION
max. 2300/3000W zone
max. 1800/2100W zone
max. 1800/2100W zone
max. 1200/1500W zone
max. 1200/1500W zone
max. 1200/1500W zone
max. 1800/2100W zone
max. 2300/3700W zone
max. 2300/3700W zone
max. 1200/1500W zone
max. 1200/1500W zone
max. 1800/2100W zone
Control panel
Control panel
max. 1200/1500W zone
Control panel
RCI241S
RCI301S
RCI361S
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THE CONTROL PANEL
INSTALLATION
ON/OFF switch
RCI241S
RCI301S
RCI361S
Select heating zone
Select power level Boost control
Setting the timer Keep warm
Child lock Pause
1 5
2 6
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
A WORD ON INDUCTION COOKING
The ceramic / induction cooktop can meet different kinds of cuisine demands because of the
mul
ti-power options.
Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology. It works by
electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the pan, rather than indirectly through heating
the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only because the pan eventually warms it up.
OPERATION
iron pot
magnetic circuit
ceramic glass plate
induction coil
induced currents
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OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW COOKTOP
USING THE TOUCH CONTROLS
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE
• Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
• Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction cooktop.
• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any
pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is
no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth)covering them. Even a thin
film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.
• Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking.
Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the
bottom of the pan.
• You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying
out a magnet test. Move a magnet towards the base of the
pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction.
• If you do not have a magnet:
1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.
2. Follow the steps under ‘To start cooking’.
3. If does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan
is suitable.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the
cooking zone. Always center your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the ceramic cooktop – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.
OPERATION
Size of burner (in) The minimum cookware (diameter /in)
6.30 4.72
7.09 5.51
8.27 6.30
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USING YOUR COOKTOP
INSTALL ANTI-TIP CHAIN (WITH ROUND ADJUSTABLE LEGS)
Touch the ON/OFF switch. all the
indicators show “– “
Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone
that you wish to use. Make sure the bottom
of the pan and the surface of the cooking
zone is clean and dry
Touching the heating zone selection
control, and an indicator next to the key will
flash.
Select a heat setting by touching the
“slider” control.
• If you don’t choose a heat setting within
1 minute, the induction cooktop will
automatically switch off. You will need
to start again at step 1.
• You can modify the heat setting at any
time during cooking.
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WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING
Touching the heating zone selection that
you wish to switch off.
Turn the cooking zone off by touching the
“slider”, make sure the display shows”0”.
Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the
ON/OFF control.
Beware of hot surfaces
• “H” will show which means cooking
zone is too hot to touch. It will disappear
when the surface has cooled down to a
safe temperature. It can also be used as
an energy saving function if you want to
heat further pans, use the hotplate that
is still hot.
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ACTIVATE THE BOOST FUNCTION
Select the zone with boost function (front
left zone).
Touching B until power level indication
shows “P”.
Select the zone with boost function
(front left zone).
Touching the “slider” to cancel the Boost
function, and select the level you want to
set.
Boost function can only last for 5 minutes, after that the zone will go to level 9 automatically.
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CANCEL BOOST FUNCTION
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USING THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION
USING THE PAUSE FUNCTION
Activate the Keep Warm function
1. Select the zone with the keep warm
function
2. Touching the keep warm control, the
zone indication shows “ | ”
Select the pause control, the heating
zones stop working, all the zone indication
show“||”
Cancel Keep Warm function
1. Select the zone with the keep warm
function.
2. a: Touching “slider” to cancel the keep
warm function, then the cooking zone
will revert to the level you select.
b: Touching the function control such
as boost, then the cooking zone will
revert to you select.
Touching the pause control one more
time, all the heating zones will revert to its
original setting.
• The function is available with one or
more heating zones are working.
• If you don`t cancel the stop working
mode within 30 minutes, the induction
cooktop will automatically switch off.
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LOCKING THE CONTROLS
RESIDUAL HEAT WARNING
AUTO SHUTDOWN
To lock the controls
1. Touch the keylock control .
2. The timer indicator will show “Lo “.
• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use
(for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.
To unlock the controls
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the keylock control
for 3 seconds.
3. You can now start using your cooktop.
When the cooktop is in lock mode, all the controls are disabled except the ON/OFF,
you can always turn the cooktop off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but
you shall unlock the cooktop first in the next operation
When the cooktop has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat. The letter “H” appears
to warn you to keep away from it.
Safety feature of the cooktop is auto shut down. This occurs whenever you forget to switch off a cooking zone.
The default shutdown times are shown in the table below:
Power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Default working timer
(hour)
8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2
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NOTE:
you can set minute minder before or after cooking zone power setting finished.
You can use the timer in two different ways:
• You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when
the set time is up.
• You can use it as cut-off timer to turn one or more cooking zones off after time is up.
* You can set the timer up to 99 minutes.
1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on. And zone selection key is not activated
(zone indication ‘-‘is not blinking).
2. Touch timer key, “00” will show in the timer display and “0” will blink.
3. Set the time by touching the “slider” control of the timer (e.g. 5)
4. Touch timer control again, then “0” will flash.
5. Set the time by touching the “slider”, now the timer you set is 95 minutes.
6. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time.
7. Buzzer will beeps for 30 seconds and the timer indicator shows “- - “
when the setting time finished.
USING THE TIMER
USING THE TIMER AS A MINUTE MINDER
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NOTE:
There will be a red dot in the right bottom corner of power level indication which indicating that zone
is selected.
NOTE:
Other cooking zones will keep operating if they are turned on previously.
The display will show the remaining time.
1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you want to set the timer for.
2. Touch timer control, the “00” will show in the timer display. and the “0” flash.
3. Set the time by touching the “slider”
4. Touch timer control again, the “0” will flash.
5. Set the time by touching the “slider” control (e.g.9), now the timer you
set is 95 minutes.
6. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately.
7. When cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.
USING THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONE OR MORE COOKING ZONES
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1. When you set timer for several cooking zones, red
dots of the relevant cooking zones are indicated.
The timer display shows the min. timer. The dot of
the corresponding zone blinks.
1. Touch the heating zone selection control that you want to cancel the timer.Once the countdown timer
expires, the corresponding zone will switch off. Then it will show the new min. timer and the dot of
corresponding zone will flash.
(set to 15 minutes)
(set to 45 minutes)
2. Once the countdown timer expires, the
corresponding zone will switch off. Then it will show
the new min. timer and the dot of corresponding
zone will flash.
IF THE TIMER IS SET ON MORE THAN ONE ZONE:
CANCEL THE TIMER
NOTE:
Touch the heating zone selection control, the corresponding timer will be shown in the timer indicator.
2. Touch the timer control, the indicator will
flash.
3. Touch the slider control to set the timer to
“00”, the timer is canceled.
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COOKING GUIDELINES
COOKING TIPS
SIMMERING, COOKING RICE
SEARING STEAK
Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re using Boost. At
extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.
• When food comes to the boil, reduce the power setting.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.
• Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85˚C, when bubbles are just rising occasionally to
the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious soups and tender stews because the flavors
develop without overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based and flour thickened sauces
below oiling point.
• Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a setting higher than the
lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended.
• To cook juicy flavorsome steaks:
• 1.Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
• 2.Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
• 3.Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and then lower
the meat onto the hot pan.
• 4.Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of
the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side. Press the
steak to gauge how cooked it is – the firmer it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
• 5.Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and become tender
before serving.
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FOR STIR-FRYING
1. Choose a ceramic compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities,
cook the food in several smaller batches.
3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. Cook any meats first, put it inside and keep warm.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting,
return the meat to the pan and add your sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
7. Serve immediately.
Heat Settings
Heat setting Suitability
1 - 2
• delicate warming for small amounts of food
• melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
• gentle simmering
• slow warming
3 - 4
• reheating
• rapid simmering
• cooking rice
5 - 6 • pancakes
7 - 8
• sauteing
• cooking pasta
9
• stir-frying
• searing
• bringing soup to the boil
• boiling water
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CLEANING THE COOKTOP
TROUBLESHOOTING
What? How? Important!
Everyday
soiling on glass
(fingerprints,
marks, stains
left by food or
non-sugary
spillovers on
the glass)
1. Switch the power to the cooktop off.
2. Apply a cooktop cleaner while the
glass is still warm (but not hot!)
3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
4. Switch the power to the cooktop
back on.
• When the power to the cooktop is switched
off, there will be no ‘hot surface’ indication
but the cooking zone may still be hot! Take
extreme care.
• Heavy-duty scourers, some nylon scourers
and harsh/abrasive cleaning agents may
scratch the glass. Always read the label to
check if your cleaner or scourer is suitable.
• Never leave cleaning residue on the
cooktop: the glass may become stained.
Boilovers,
melts, and
hot sugary
spills on
the glass
Remove these immediately with a fish
slice, palette knife or razor blade scraper
suitable for ceramic glass cooktops, but
beware of hot cooking zone surfaces:
1. Switch the power to the cooktop off
at the wall.
2. Hold the blade or utensil at a 30°
angle and scrape the soiling or spill
to a cool area of the cooktop.
3. Clean the soiling or spill up with a
dish cloth or paper towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 for ‘Everyday
soiling on glass’ above.
• Remove stains left by melts and sugary
food or spillovers as soon as possible. If left
to cool on the glass, they may be difficult
to remove or even permanently damage
the glass surface.
• Cut hazard: when the safety cover is
retracted, the blade in a scraper is razor-
sharp. Use with extreme care and always
store safely and out of reach of children.
Spillovers on
the
touch controls
1. Switch the power to the cooktop off.
2. Soak up the spill
3. Wipe the touch control area with a
clean damp sponge or cloth.
4. Wipe the area completely dry with a
paper towel.
5. Switch the power to the cooktop
back on.
• T
he cooktop may beep and turn itself off,
and the touch controls may not function
while there is liquid on them. Make sure
you wipe the touch control area dry before
turning the cooktop back on.
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Problem Possible causes What to do
The cooktop
cannot
Be turned on.
No power. Make sure the cooktop is connected to the
power supply and that it is switched on. Check
whether there is a power outage in your home
or area. If you’ve checked everything and the
problem persists, call a qualified technician.
The touch
controls are
unresponsive.
The controls are locked. Unlock the controls. See section ‘Using your
ceramic cooktop’ for instructions.
The touch
controls are
difficult to
operate.
There may be a slight film of water over
the controls or you may be using the
tip of your finger when touching the
controls.
Make sure the touch control area is dry and
use the ball of your finger when touching the
controls.
The glass
is being
scratched.
Rough-edged cookware.
Unsuitable, abrasive scourer or
cleaning products being used.
Use cookware with flat and smooth bases. See
‘Choosing the right cookware’.
See ‘Care and cleaning’
Some pans
make crackling
or clicking
noises.
This may be caused by the
construction of your cookware
(layers of different metals vibrating
differently).
This is normal for cookware and does not
indicate a fault.
The induction
cooktop makes
a low humming
noise when
used on a high
heat setting.
This is caused by the technology of
induction cooking.
This is normal, but the noise should quieten
down or disappear completely when you
decrease the heat setting.
Fan noise
coming from
the induction
cooktop.
A cooling fan built into your induction
cooktop has come on to prevent the
electronics from overheating. It may
continue to run even after you’ve
turned the induction cooktop off.
This is normal and needs no action. Do not
switch the power to the induction cooktop off
at the wall while the fan is running.
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Problem Possible causes What to do
Pans do not become hot and
appears in the display.
The induction cooktop cannot detect
the pan because it is not suitable for
induction cooking. The induction cooktop
cannot detect the pan because it is
too small for the cooking zone or not
properly centered on it.
Use cookware suitable for
induction cooking. See section
‘Choosing the right cookware’.
Center the pan and make sure
that its base matches the size
of the cooking zone.
The induction cooktop or
a cooking zone has turned
itself off unexpectedly, a tone
sounds and an error code is
displayed (typically alternating
with one or two digits in the
cooking timer display).
Technical fault. Please note down the error
letters and numbers, switch the
power to the induction cooktop
off at the wall, and contact a
qualified technician.
Problem Possible causes What to do
E4/E5 Temperature sensor failure Please contact the supplier.
E7/E8 Temperature sensor of the IGBT failure. Please contact the supplier.
E2/E3 Abnormal supply voltage Please inspect whether power
supply is normal. Power on after
the power supply is normal.
E6/E9 Bad induction cooktop heat
radiation
Please restart after the induction
cooktop cools down
HINTS AND TIPS
FAILURE DISPLAY AND INSPECTION
If an abnormality comes up, the induction cooktop will enter the protective state automatically and
display corresponding protective codes:
The above are the judgment and inspection of common failures.
Please do not disassemble the unit by yourself to avoid any dangers and damages to the induction
cooktop.
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Induction Cooktop RCI241S
Cooking Zones 4 Zones
Supply Voltage 240V~ 60Hz
Installed Electric Power 7200W
Product Size D×W×H(in) 23-5/8 x 20-1/2 x 2-5/16
Building-in Dimensions A×B (in) 22-1/16 x 19-5/16
Induction Cooktop RCI301S
Cooking Zones 4 Zones
Supply Voltage 240V~ 60Hz
Installed Electric Power 7200W
Product Size D×W×H(in) 30 x 21 x 2-5/16
Building-in Dimensions A×B (in) 28-3/4 x 19-5/16
Induction Cooktop RCI361S
Cooking Zones 5 Zones
Supply Voltage 240V~ 60Hz
Installed Electric Power 9300W
Product Size D×W×H(in) 36 x 21 x 2-5/16
Building-in Dimensions A×B (in) 33-7/8 x 19-5/16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve our products. We may
change specifications and designs without prior notice.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
DISPOSAL: Do not
dispose this product
as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of
such waste separately
for special treatment is
necessary.
This appliance is labeled in compliance with European directive 2012/19/EU
for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring that this
appliance is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent any possible damage
to the environment and to human health, which might otherwise be caused if
it were disposed of in the wrong way.
The symbol on the product indicates that it may not be treated as normal
household waste. It should be taken to a collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic goods.
This appliance requires specialist waste disposal. For further information
regarding the treatment, recover and recycling of this product please contact
your local council, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where
you purchased it.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
