INDUCTION COOKTOP CI304PTX & CI365PTX models USER GUIDE US CA
CONTENTS Safety and warnings 2 Introduction 5 Choosing the right cookware 6 Using your induction cooktop 8 Using your cooktop’s special features 14 Cooking guidelines 24 Care and cleaning 26 Troubleshooting 27 Warranty and service 30 IMPORTANT! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Operation and maintenance ! WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician. Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance. Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! WARNING! Cut Hazard 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 follow this advice could result in injury and cuts. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Operational Read these instructions carefully before using this product.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 4 Operational Children of less than 8 years old must be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
INTRODUCTION Introducing your cooktop Congratulations on your new purchase. Your induction cooktop is the ultimate in induction cooking, giving you the speed, precision, and simplicity of electronic control, and the easy-care elegance of a ceramic glass surface. For more information, visit our local website listed on the back cover. A word on induction cooking ● ● ● Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE To check if cookware is suitable ● Carry out a magnet test: ● Move a magnet across the base of the pan. If the magnet is attracted then the pan is induction suitable. ● Note: Make sure attraction is consistent across the base of the pan. If there are gaps, such as an indented manufacturer’s logo, then the performance of the pan will be impaired. ● If you do not have a magnet: 1 2 3 Put some water in the pan you want to check. Follow the steps under ‘To start cooking’.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE Cookware guidelines ● Cookware made from the following materials is suitable: ● stainless steel with a magnetic base or core ● aluminium and copper with a magnetic base or core ● cast iron ● steel or enamelled steel. ● Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: ● pure stainless steel ● aluminium or copper without a magnetic base ● glass ● wood ● porcelain ● ceramic or earthenware. Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP 1 2 3 3 2 CI304PTX model 1 2 4 2 1 CI365PTX model COOKING ZONE ZONE DIAMETER POWER POWERBOOST RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PAN SIZE 1 5 3/4” (145mm) 1400 W 2200 W * 4 3/4” (120mm) 2 7 1/8” (180mm) 1850 W 3000 W * 5 3/4” (145mm) 3 8 1/4” (210mm) 2300 W 3700 W * 5 3/4” (145mm) 4 7 1/8”/10 1/4” (180/260mm) 1850/2600 W 3000/5500 W * 5” (125mm) (inner zone) 9 7/8” (250mm) (dual zone) * 8 Maximum output when set on PowerBoost.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP Control panel Simmer indicators Zone timer indicator if top one is lit: Medium Simmer setting is activated If lower one is lit: Low Simmer Heat setting is activated Setting Display COOKING ZONE ON/OFF control Touch to turn cooking zone on. If lit: cooking zone is on.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP To start cooking 1 Touch and hold the COOKTOP ON/OFF control until you hear a beep. A white indicator light above the control will glow. 2 Touch the COOKING ZONE ON/OFF control of the cooking zone you wish to use. A white indicator light above the control will glow. 3 Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone. ● Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP If a display flashes ● ● ● alternately with the heat setting This means that: you have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone or the pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking or the pan is too small or not properly centred on the cooking zone. No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan on the cooking zone. The cooktop will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if no suitable pan is placed on it.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP When you have finished cooking 1 Turn the cooking zone off by touching the COOKING ZONE ON/OFF control. 2 Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the COOKTOP ON/OFF control. 3 Beware of hot surfaces will flash in the window of any cooking zone that is too hot to touch. It will remain on and steadily lit even when the cooktop is turned off. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature.
USING YOUR INDUCTION COOKTOP Locking the controls ● ● You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children accidentally turning cooking zones on). When the controls are locked, all controls except the COOKTOP ON/OFF control are disabled. To lock the controls 1 Make sure that the cooktop is turned on but no cooking zone is in use. until you hear a beep. The white indicator light 2 Touch and hold the keylock control above the control will glow, indicating that the controls are locked.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Using the PowerBoost feature This feature enables you to sear meat or bring liquid to the boil very quickly. When a cooking zone is set for PowerBoost, it uses more than 100% of the rated power of that particular cooking zone, resulting in a boost of intense heat. IMPORTANT! PowerBoost heats food and liquids very quickly. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when using this feature.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES ● Note: You can set two (CI304PTX) or three (CI365PTX) cooking zones for PowerBoost, as long as one is not behind the other.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Using the Simmer feature ● ● There are two Simmer settings. The Medium setting is ideal for keeping cooked food warm and gently warming delicate foods. The Low setting is ideal for the most delicate cooking tasks (such as melting chocolate), as the cooking zone will provide a very low continuous gentle heat. To set a cooking zone for Simmer 1 With the cooking zone turned on, touch the Simmer setting on the setting selector.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Using the Auto Rapid Heat feature This feature lets you rapidly heat up food or liquid then automatically reduce the temperature to a pre-selected heat setting. To set a cooking zone for Auto Rapid Heat 1 With the cooking zone turned on, touch or slide the setting selector to the heat setting you want the cooking zone to reduce to. Do not lift your finger.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES When Auto Rapid Heat is set While the cooking zone is rapidly heating, will flash alternately with the heat setting you have selected. ● The amount of time the cooking zone will rapidly heat for depends on the heat setting you have selected. See below chart for rapid heat times. SELECTED HEAT SETTING ● When the rapid heating is finished, will stop flashing and the temperature will automatically reduce to the heat setting you have selected.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Using the timer You may use the timer in two different ways: ● ● ● ● You can use it as a minute minder, even when not using the cooktop. You can use it to set individual timers for multiple cooking zones that are in use. You can set the timer for up to 1 hour and 59 minutes. The time will be displayed in hours and minutes when the timer is set for longer than 10 minutes.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Using the cooking zone after you have a set the minute minder If you start using a cooking zone after you have set the minute minder, the minute minder will continue to count down. Setting the minute minder when you are using one or more cooking zones. .
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the timer for individual cooking zones . 1 Make sure the cooking zone(s) you want to set the timer for are in use. 2 Tap the – and + controls of the timer together until the indicator of the desired cooking zone comes on. ● Note: only indicators of cooking zones in use will show as you scroll through. 3 Set the time. You may now continue to set the timer for additional cooking zones: .
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES 5 Set the time. You can set different times for each of the cooking zones. Setting the minute minder when other timers are set 1 Repeatedly tap the MINUS and PLUS controls of the timer together as you cycle through the individual timers for the cooking zones until the egg timer glows. . will steadily show in the minute display. 2 Touch the MINUS and PLUS controls to set the timer. It will then countdown.
USING YOUR COOKTOP’S SPECIAL FEATURES To change or cancel a timer setting 1 With the cooktop turned on, repeatedly tap the MINUS and PLUS timer controls together until the indicator light in the desired cooking zone window glows brightly. 2 To change: Set the new time. OR 2 To cancel: Touch the PLUS control of the timer and hold until the minute display shows .
COOKING GUIDELINES IMPORTANT! Take care when frying: oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re using PowerBoost. At extremely high termperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk. Cooking tips ● ● ● ● ● ● 1 2 3 4 5 ● 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 24 When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature 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.
COOKING GUIDELINES Heat settings Percentage of rated power % The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the cooktop to find the settings that best suit you.
CARE AND CLEANING 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 at the wall. 2 Apply cooktop cleaner to a clean lint-free cloth and rub gently 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 at the wall.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 at the wall. Check whether there is a power outage in your home or area. If you’ve checked everything and the problem persists, call your Authorized Service Centre or Customer Care. The touch controls are unresponsive. The controls are locked. Unlock the controls. See section ‘Using your induction cooktop’ for instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO 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 induction cookware and does not indicate a fault. The cooktop makes a low humming noise when used on a high heat setting (especially PowerBoost). This is caused by the technology of induction cooking.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Condensation is forming on surrounding walls, cabinetry or your overhead rangehood. This is a normal for induction cooking. Energy efficient technology means that no heat is lost to surrounding surfaces. This results in condensation forming on these cooler surfaces when steam is produced by cooking. This is normal for induction cooking and does not indicate a fault. To minimise condensation: ● Ensure adequate ventilation when cooking.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: 1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to the Service & Warranty book for warranty details and your nearest Authorized Service Centre, Customer Care, or contact us through our website www.fisherpaykel.com.
FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2017. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. US CA 591350 A 06.
