Use and care GUIDE Freedom® Induction Cooktop CIT30XWBB THERMADOR.
Table of CONTENTS Safety Definitions ....................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 5 Fire Safety ....................................................................... 5 Cooking Safety ................................................................ 5 Burn Prevention .............................................................. 6 Child Safety ..................................................................... 6 Cleaning Safety .........
. Safety Definitions 9 SafetyDfintos WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. 9 CAUTION This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory. Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
9 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I N S T R U C T I O N S R E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S WARNING WARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using the Cooking Sensor mode, make sure that the selected cooking zone matches the one on which you have placed the cookware with the cooking sensor. WARNING RISK OF INJURY The wireless cooking sensor is powered by a battery, which may become damaged if it is exposed to high temperatures. Remove the sensor from the cookware and store it away from any heat sources.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cookware Safety Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan. Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cooling fan The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan on its underside. Should the cooktop lie above a drawer, there must be no objects or paper in it. They may be sucked in and compromise the cooling of the appliance or damage the fan. There must be a minimum distance of ¾" (20mm) between the content of the drawer and the fan input.
Causes of damage Causeofdamge NOTICE: ▯ Rough pot and pan bases scratch the cooktop. ▯ Never leave cookware cooking empty. This can cause damage. ▯ Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the displays or the cooktop surround. This can cause damage. ▯ ▯ Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the cooktop. Aluminum foil and plastic containers can melt and stick on hot burners. The use of oven protective foil on the cooktop is not recommended.
Cooking with Induction Advantages of Induction Cooking Induction cooking is fundamentally different from traditional cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the cookware. This offers numerous advantages: ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Saves time when boiling and frying. Saves energy. Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not burn on as quickly. Heat control and safety – the cooktop increases or decreases the amount of heat supplied as soon as the user changes the setting.
Pot detection The cooktop uses the ferromagnetic diameter and material of the base of the cookware to automatically detect the position, size and shape of the cookware being used. Cookware with a base measuring 3½" to 13½" (90 to 340 mm) in diameter is suitable for use. FP LQ FP LQ Note: The cooking zone displays may show a size and shape that is different from the cookware actually being used. This is normal and does not affect the functioning of the hob.
Info menu The info menu provides you with information about the appliance or the functions that are currently active. To access the info menu, touch the ! symbol on the function bar. The sensor will show when the function is available. Touch buttons « + ¢ Keep Warm function Cook timer Cookware mode MyZone™ Notifications and alerts Notifications let you know that the appliance's status has changed or that you need to confirm something. To return to the main screen, touch the 8 symbol.
Cooking Position Display When you place cookware on the cooking surface, the indicator for the relevant cooking position will light up on the touchscreen display. Detected cooking position The cookware on the cooking surface has been detected. The cooking position display lights up. Touch the # symbol to select the cooking position. Selected cooking position The indicated cooking position has been selected. You can now set the power level.
Operating the Appliance This chapter explains how to set a cooking position. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. First-time use When you switch on the appliance for the first time, the menu for selecting the initial settings appears on the display. Select the settings you require. Once you have confirmed these settings, the main screen will appear. Selecting a cooking position and power level The cooktop must be switched on. 1. Place the cookware on the cooking surface. 2.
Chef's recommendations Recommendations ▯ Stir occasionally when heating up purees, creamy soups and thick sauces. ▯ For preheating, select heat setting 8 or 9. ▯ When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting down as soon as steam starts to escape from between the lid and the cookware. ▯ After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you serve the food. ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ To cook with the pressure cooker, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Ongoing cooking setting Time (min) Braising Rolled roasting joint Pot roast Goulash3 4.0 - 5.0 4.0 - 5.0 3.0 - 4.0 50 - 65 60 - 100 50 - 60 Braising/frying with a small amount of oil 1 Schnitzel, plain or breaded Schnitzel, frozen Chops, plain or breaded 2 Steak (1¼" (3 cm) thick) Poultry breast (¾" (2 cm) thick) 2 Poultry breast, frozen 2 Rissoles (1¼" (3 cm) thick) 2 Hamburgers (¾" (2 cm) thick) 2 Fish and fish fillet, plain Fish and fish fillet, breaded Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g.
Timer functions 5. Touch the < symbol to confirm the selected time. The Timerfunctios time you have set will appear in the cooking position display. The cooktop has three timer functions: ▯ Cook timer ▯ Stopwatch timer ▯ Kitchen timer Cook Timer The cooking position will switch off automatically once the time that is set has elapsed. You can set a cooking time of up to 12 hours 59 minutes. Setting the Cook Timer 1. Select the cooking position and the required power level. 2.
Pausing the Stopwatch Timer Touch the œ symbol followed by the a symbol. The Stopwatch Timer will pause and reappear on the main screen. To start the Stopwatch Timer again, touch the œ symbol followed by the < symbol. Deactivating Touch the œ symbol followed by the Ù symbol. The Stopwatch Timer will stop. The time will reset to óó.óó and reappear on the main screen. The function has now been deactivated. Note: To clear the menu and return to the main screen, touch the 9 symbol.
PowerBoost® Function PanBoost™ Function The PowerBoost® function enables you to heat up large quantities of water more quickly than with power level 9.0. This function is available if the k symbol is displayed in the settings area for the cookware. The PowerBoost® function is only available for one saucepan on each side of the cooking surface. The PanBoost™ function can be used to heat pans more quickly than with power level 9.0.
Deactivating Touch the cooking position display and select any power level in the settings area. The function has now been deactivated. Note: After 30 seconds, this function will automatically switch itself off. The cooking position will automatically switch back to power level 9.0. Keep Warm This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter and for keeping food warm. Activating Select the relevant cooking position and then set the power level to ò.î « in the settings area.
▯ If the silicone patch comes off, replace it with a new one. Attaching the wireless cooking sensor Place the cooking sensor squarely onto the silicone patch. The battery in the cooking sensor no longer has a charge. Reset the cooking sensor and repeat the connection procedure. If there are problems with the connection due to a transmission error, repeat the connection procedure. ▯ ▯ If the display continues to indicate a connection error, contact Customer Support.
▯ Do not touch the sensor window with your fingers. This may make it dirty or scratch it. Replacing the battery If the cooking sensor does not light up when the symbol is pressed, the battery no longer has a charge. Replacing the battery: 1. Remove the silicone cover from the lower section of the cooking sensor casing and remove both screws using a screwdriver. 3.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
different cooking fats and oils – e.g. oil and lard – as such mixtures may foam up when hot. If you are not satisfied with the cooking result, e.g. when boiling potatoes, next time use more water but keep the recommended temperature setting. Advantages ▯ ▯ ▯ The cooking position is only powered when this is necessary to maintain the temperature. This saves energy. The temperature is maintained continuously. This prevents the food from boiling over.
7. Select the temperature level. 8. Once the signal tone has sounded, remove the lid and The mode is activated. The temperature symbol “ next to the cooking position will light up gradually until the selected temperature has been reached. Then a signal will sound and the temperature symbol will switch off. add the food. Leave the lid on while cooking. Note: The temperature can be increased or decreased by 1 to 10 °F (1 to 5 °C). To do this, touch the selected temperature followed by the ù symbol.
Egg Temperature °F (°C) Time (min) Boiling Boiled eggs 1 1 Add the food at the start.
Pasta and cereals Poaching Semolina pudding3 Parboiled rice1 Brown rice2 Exotic rice (e.g.
Frozen products Temperature °F (°C) Time (min) 155 (70) 15 - 20 212 (100) 15 - 30 350 (180) 4-8 Keeping warm, heating Vegetables in cream sauce4 Boiling Green beans, frozen1 Deep fat frying Deep fat frying French fries3 1 Heat and cook with the lid on. Add the food after the signal sounds. 2 Add the food at the start. 3 Heat the oil with the lid on. Fry one portion after the other without the lid. 4 Stir frequently.
Changing the power level You can change the power levels during cooking. Tap the default power level and select the power level you require in the settings area. R R Note: If the function is deactivated, the power level will return to the default values. Deactivating 1. Touch the power level. 2. Touch the ¢ symbol and select a different cookware mode in the settings area. 3. Touch the 8 symbol to confirm your choice. The function has now been deactivated.
Panel Lock Pause function The Panel Lock function enables you to lock the cooktop to prevent it from being switched on accidentally. When the Pause function is activated, the settings you have selected appear in the display. No power level is used and the cooking times you have set are stopped. If the Kitchen Timer or Stopwatch Timer has been activated, it will continue running. If the Pause function has been activated, the timer duration cannot be changed.
Language You can change the language used in the display. Appliance index and produc- You can view information about your appliance. tion date Automatic restore Presettings Panel Lock $ ( Cooktop - Hood Sync Home Connect You can set how long the appliance saves the most recently used settings after it has been switched off. You can restore all settings to the factory settings. You can use the Panel Lock to lock the cooktop and prevent children from using it without supervision.
Home Connect This appliance is Wi-Fi-enabled and settings can be sent to the appliance via a mobile device. If the appliance is not connected to the home network, the appliance functions in the same way as a cooktop with no network connection. The cooktop can always be operated via the control panel. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. Home Connect services are not available in every country.
8. A message will be displayed to confirm that connection to the app has been successful. Touch the 8 symbol to confirm. +RPH &RQQHFW _ &RQQHFW ZLWK $SS 5. A message will appear on the display for opening the network settings of the mobile device. Touch the 8 symbol to confirm. 6. You now have 5 minutes to register the mobile device with the SSID "HomeConnect" and the password "HomeConnect".
10.A message will be displayed to confirm that connection to the app has been successful. Touch the 8 symbol to confirm. to return to the main screen or select the Home Connect setting to go to the Home Connect settings. :L )L DW +RPH &RQQHFW _ &RQQHFW ZLWK $SS $ &RQQHFWLRQ WR DSS VXFFHVVIXO ( +RPH &RQQHFW The basic settings menu will reappear on the display, together with the connection type and the strength of the connection to your home network.
3. Select the Connection option. Connect to App If the Home Connect app is installed on your mobile device, you can connect it to the cooktop. You can connect more than one mobile device to the cooktop. &RQQHFWHG ( ~ &RQQHFWLRQ | 4. Select the Off option. This deactivates Wi-Fi; the D symbol on the control panel will go out. Disconnecting from your home network You can disconnect the cooktop from the network at any time. Notes ▯ The appliance must be connected to your home network.
Information on Data Protection 3. Touch Settings via app. When your appliance is connected to a WLAN network that is connected to the Internet for the first time, your appliance transmits the following categories of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ▯ Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the installed Wi-Fi communication module).
Cooktop - Hood Sync You can connect this appliance to a matching hood and then control the functions of the hood via your cooktop. There are various options for connecting the appliances: Home Connect Two appliances can be connected using the Home Connect app provided that both of them are Home Connect-compatible. Refer to the Home Connect documents supplied for more information.
4. Press the WPS button on the router within the next 2 minutes. A message will be displayed to notify you when the cooktop is successfully connected to your home network. 5. You have 2 minutes to initiate the connection process on the hood. See hood operating instructions. Once the process is complete, a message will appear indicating whether or not connection has been successful. If connection has been successful, the A symbol for controlling the hood from the cooktop will appear on the main screen.
Ventilation control settings You can adjust the cooktop-based hood controls to suit your requirements at any time. Settings A Automatic mode 9 Delay shut off function 6 Brightness ¾ Automatic light off Note: The settings will only be displayed if the appliance is connected to a hood. Description You can select the fan level for the hood to start when the cooktop is switched on. The delay shut off function keeps the fan running for a certain amount of time after the cooktop has been switched off.
Cleaning chart Type of Soil Possible Solution Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediatly can permanently damage the surface. Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element. Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30° angle, using care not to gouge or scratch the glass.
Frequently-asked questions and answers (FAQ) Use Nothing appears on the display The brightness may not be set correctly. Look at the display from above and set the brightness in the basic settings. For more information about the settings, see the section entitled ~ "Basic Settings" The main display shows a warning message and a signal tone sounds Remove any liquid or remnants of food from the control panel. Remove any objects from the control panel.
Why is the cooktop not heating? Make sure the cookware is suitable for use with an induction cooktop. For information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware, see the section entitled ~ "Cooking with Induction" Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up correctly despite being on a high heat setting? Make sure the cookware is suitable for use with an induction cooktop.
Bubbles are forming with an uneven distribution within the cookware. Depending on the power level that is selected, the type of cookware or the combination with other cookware, bubbles may form unevenly. This does not affect the temperature or the cooking process. For information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware, see the section entitled ~ "Cooking with Induction".
Tips Problem Solution The cooktop will not switch on. Use other electrical appliances to check whether a short circuit has occurred in the power supply. Make sure that the appliance has been connected as shown in the circuit diagram. If you are unable to rectify the fault, contact Customer Support. The touchscreen display is not responding or The control panel is damp or there is something on it. Dry the conhas frozen. trol panel or remove the object.
Problem Solution The sensor indicator flashes three times. The connection to the cooking sensor has been broken. The cooktop is unable to connect to your home network or the hood. “ˆ‹‚‹ Touch and hold the symbol on the cooking sensor for 8-10 seconds and then reconnect the cooking sensor to the cooktop. See the section entitled ~ "Wireless Cooking Sensor" Acknowledge the fault code by touching any of the touch buttons. You can cook as usual without a connection.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (“BSH“) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the THERMADOR® appliance (“Product“) sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: ▯ ▯ For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes.
Ordinary wear and tear, spills of food, liquid, grease accumulations, or other substances that accumulate on, in, or around the Product. ▯ Any external, elemental and/or environmental forces and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind, sand, floods, fires, mud slides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity, lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and acts of God.
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