Freedom® Induction cooktop CIT36YWB CIT36YWBB THERMADOR.
Table of contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................... 3 1.1 Safety definitions........................................................ 3 1.2 General information.................................................... 3 1.3 Intended use .............................................................. 3 1.4 Restriction on user group ........................................... 3 1.5 Safe use..................................................................... 3 1.6 Child safety .....................
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. 1.1 Safety definitions Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A fire could occur during cooking. ▶ Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. ▶ Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance. If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be certain that flammable materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or heating elements. ▶ They could catch on fire.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ▶ To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. ▶ Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool. Spills of hot food may cause burns. ▶ Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Liquid between the pot base and the cooktop may build up steam pressure. This may cause the pot to jump suddenly causing injury. ▶ Always keep the cooktop and bases of pots dry. When cooking with a double-boiler, the cooktop and cooking vessel may crack due to overheating. ▶ The cooking vessel in the double-boiler must not come in direct contact with the bottom of the pot filled with water. ▶ Use only heat-resistant cookware.
en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The wireless cooking sensor is magnetic and can damage electronic implants, such as heart pacemakers or insulin pumps. ▶ Persons with electronic implants must maintain a distance of at least 4" (10 cm) from the wireless cooking sensor. ▶ Never put the wireless cooking sensor in your pockets. 1.8 Proper installation and maintenance WARNING In the event of a malfunction, it might become necessary to turn off the power supply.
en-us Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Preventing material damage Preventing material damage NOTICE: Cookware with rough bottoms scratch the glass ceramic surface. ▶ Check the bottom of the cookware before setting it down. Salt, sugar or grains of sand scratch the glass ceramic surface. ▶ Never use the cooktop as a working surface or for setting things down. Overheating can damage the cookware. ▶ Do not heat empty pots or pans. Hot cookware can cause the electronics to overheat.
Induction cooking en-us ¡ Controlling the heat supply and safety; the cooktop increases or decreases the heat supply as soon as the user changes the setting. The induction cooking zone stops the heat supply when you remove the cookware from the cooking zone without you having to switch it off first. 4.2 Cookware Only ferromagnetic cookware is suitable for induction cooking.
en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5.1 Cooking surface The entire cooking surface of the cooktop supplies induction heating. You can place cookware anywhere inside the usable area of the cooking surface. The position, size and shape of the cookware will be detected automatically. You can heat up to six items of cookware at the same time on the cooking surface.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Function bar The function bar at the bottom of the touchscreen display provides access to a number of functions and to other menus. The following options may be displayed in the function bar: Panel lock Pause function Hood control Basic settings Confirm settings Exit current menu Edit setting Stop timer Start timer Information Info menu The info menu provides you with information about the appliance or the functions that are currently active.
en-us Operation 5.5 Residual heat indicator The cooktop is equipped with several residual heat indicators . The residual heat indicators warn you that one or more cooking positions are still hot. Depending on how strong the residual heat is, one, two or all three bars of the indicator will light up. Do not touch the cooking surface while the indicators are still lit or immediately after they have gone out.
Operation 6.4 Recommended cooking settings Here you can find recommendations on cooking and an overview of various dishes with suitable heat levels. ¡ Select heat level 8 or 9 for bringing to a boil or initial frying. ¡ Stir thick liquids occasionally. ¡ Food that needs to be seared quickly, or food which loses a lot of liquid during initial frying, is best seared in several small portions. ¡ When you cook with a lid on, turn the heat setting down as soon as steam escapes between lid and cookware.
en-us Operation Stew in a pressure cooker 4.5 - 5.5 - 4-5 4-5 3-4 50 - 65 60 - 100 50 - 60 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 5-6 5-6 4.5 - 5.5 6-7 5-6 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 6-7 6.5 - 7.5 3.5 - 4.5 5-6 6 - 10 6 - 12 8 - 12 8 - 12 10 - 20 10 - 30 20 - 30 10 - 20 8 - 20 8 - 20 8 - 15 4 - 10 10 - 20 15 - 20 6 - 10 3 - 10 3-6 Braising Rolled roasting joint Pot roast Goulash Braising or frying with a small amount of oil Cook without a lid.
Operation 4. Within the next 10 seconds, scroll up or down to set the time in hours, minutes and seconds. 5. Touch to confirm. 1. Press and hold en-us for a few seconds. a The Stopwatch is activated and is shown on the timer display preceded by +. a The originally set Kitchen timer value is also shown on the timer display. 2. To set a new value on the Kitchen timer, touch the timer display. 3. To turn off the timers, touch and hold the timer display for a few seconds. Pausing the Kitchen timer 1.
en-us Operation 3. Touch to start. If the function is active and you select a second cooking position on the same side of the cooking surface, the function will be deactivated. The cooking position is automatically set to power level 9.0. If the function is activated in the center of the cooking surface, you can make settings for other cookware on the left and right side of the cooking surface. a 00 I 00:00 and light up in the function bar. a The timer starts to count up. Pausing the Stopwatch 1.
Operation en-us 6.9 Keep warm This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter and for keeping food warm. Activating the keep warm function 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Select power level 1.5 . Deactivating the keep warm function 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Select any power level. 6.10 Transfer function If the function is active and you select a second cooking position on the same side of the cooking surface, the function will be deactivated.
en-us Operation 2. Lift the cookware from the active cooking zone and set it down on the new cooking zone. ¡ Add your food once the selected temperature has been reached. The temperature is maintained automatically. You do not have to change the power level. ¡ The Cooking Sensor mode is available over the entire cooking surface. ¡ You can use up to three cooking sensors at the same time.
Operation Cooking process Keeping warm, heating Temperature levels °F (°C) 155 (70) Poaching in milk 185 (85) Panna cotta, rice pudding Poaching in water 195 (90) Potato dumplings, rice, quinoa Boiling 212 (100) Pasta, gnocchi, vegetables Cooking in a pressure cooker 240 (115) Home-made broths, legumes Deep-fat frying at a low temperature 320 (160) Doughnuts, fritters Deep-fat frying at a medium temperature 340 (170) Breaded fish, dumplings Deep-fat frying at a high temperature 355 (18
en-us Operation 5. Scroll to select . 8. Remove the lid after the signal tone and add the food. Keep the lid closed during the cooking process. Note: When frying with a large amount of oil, do not cover the pot with a lid. Changing the temperature for the cooking sensor function You can increase or decrease the temperature by 1 10°F (1 - 5°C) while cooking with the cooking sensor function. 1. Touch the temperature setting in the cooking zone display. 2. Touch . 3. Select the desired temperature.
Operation Food Function en-us Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal Deep-fat frying Deep-fat frying chicken portions 340 (170) 10-15 Deep-fat frying meatballs 340 (170) 10-15 Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal Poaching Braised fish 195 (90) 15-20 Deep-fat frying Deep-fat frying fish in beer batter 340 (170) 340 (170) Deep-fat frying breaded fish 340 (170) 10-15 Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal 212 (100) 5-10 Temperat
en-us Operation Food Function Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal 250 (115) 10-20 Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal Poaching Rice 195 (90) 25-35 Polenta 185 (85) 3-8 Semolina pudding 185 (85) 5-10 Boiling Pasta 212 (100) 7-10 Dumplings 212 (100) 6-15 Cooking in a pressure cooker Rice in a pressure cooker 250 (115) 5-8 Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal Poaching Instant creamy soups 195 (90) 10-15 Hervir Home-ma
Operation Food en-us Function Temperature °F (°C) 355 (180) Total cooking time from sound signal 4-8 Function Temperature °F (°C) Total cooking time from sound signal Keeping warm, heating Heating goulash soup 160 (70) 10-20 Heating mulled wine 160 (70) 5-15 Poaching Heating milk 185 (85) 3-10 Deep-fat frying French fries Miscellaneous Food 6.
en-us Operation Notes ¡ Ensure that the silicone patch is completely dry before attaching the cooking sensor. ¡ Position the cookware in such a way that the cooking sensor is pointing towards the outer side of the cooktop. ¡ To prevent overheating, do not align the cooking sensor to any other hot cookware. ¡ When you are not using the cooking sensor, remove it from the cookware and store it in a clean, secure location, away from any heat sources. ¡ You can use up to three cooking sensors at the same time.
Operation 2. Open the cap on the cooking sensor. Remove the bat- tery from the lower section of the casing and insert a new battery. In doing so, pay attention to the correct alignment of the battery terminals. en-us 4. Reattach the silicone cover back to the lower section of the cooking sensor casing. ! Note: Use only high-quality CR2032 batteries in order to guarantee a long service life. + Note: Do not use any metal objects to remove the battery. Do not touch the battery terminals. 3.
en-us Operation 3. Scroll to select to select dynamic cooking . 6.14 TeppanyakiPro™ mode This mode allows you to split the Teppanyaki grilling area into two halves: A hot area to which a heat setting is assigned, and an area to which no heat setting is assigned. General information: ¡ You can change the heat settings during cooking. ¡ If the function is not available in the settings area, the cookware may be too big. Use a smaller item of cookware.
Operation a The display shows the power level for the entire cooking zone. a If you have selected a setting with only one warm area, the residual heat indicator is displayed in for the area with no power level. ▶ Touch an hold en-us for approximately 4 seconds. a lights up. a A signal sounds. a The control panel is locked. Deactivating the panel lock Requirement: The cooktop is turned on. ▶ Touch an hold for approximately 4 seconds. a lights up. a A signal sounds. a The control panel is unlocked. 6.
en-us Home Connect™ Display Setting Cooking sensor calibration Options Set your height above sea level to adjust the boiling point. Cooking sensor pairing Connect the wireless cooking sensor to the cooktop. Temperature format Change the temperature format. Language Change the language used on the display. Appliance index and production View information about your appliance. date Automatic restore Set how long the appliance saves the most recently used settings after it has been turned off.
Home Connect™ ¡ Cooktops are not designed to be left unattended. Always monitor the cooking process. ¡ Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. It is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect™ app during this time. ¡ In networked standby mode, the appliance requires a maximum of 2 W. en-us 1. Download the Home Connect™ app. 7.1 Setting up Home Connect™ Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to the power supply and is switched on.
en-us Cooktop - Hood Sync 7.5 Software update Your appliance's software can be updated using the software update function, e.g. for the purposes of optimization, troubleshooting or security updates. To do this, you must be a registered Home Connect™ user, have installed the app on your mobile device and be connected to the Home Connect™ server. As soon as a software update is available, you will be informed via the Home Connect™ app and will be able to start the software update via the app.
Cooktop - Hood Sync Touch to enter the basic settings menu. Scroll to select Cooktop-Hood sync. Touch to confirm. Within 2 minutes, initiate the connection process on the hood. Refer to the operating instructions of your hood. a When the connecting process is complete, a message indicates, if the connection has been successful. a If connection has been successful, lights up on the display. 6. Exit the basic settings. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: You can change the settings anytime in the basic settings menu. 8.
en-us Cleaning and maintenance Setting Automatic mode Delay shut off function Brightness Automatic light off Disconnecting Cooktop - Hood Sync Description Select the fan level for the hood to start when the cooktop is switched on. Keeps the fan running for a certain amount of time after the cooktop has been switched off. Select the brightness level with which the lamp in the hood lights up when the cooktop is switched on.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us Type of soil ¡ Dry sugar ¡ Sugar syrup ¡ Milk ¡ Tomato spills ¡ Melted plastic film or foil ¡ Burned-on food soil ¡ Dark streaks ¡ Dark specks Greasy spatters Metal marks: iridescent stain Recommendation REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. Failure to remove these substances immediately can permanently damage the ceramic cooktop surface. Remove the soil with the glass scraper while the cooktop surface is still hot. Use a new, sharp razor in the glass scraper.
en-us Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid unnecessary repair costs. Troubleshooting WARNING Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Only authorized service providers should repair the appliance. Issue The cooktop does not turn on. ▶ If the appliance has an issue, call Customer Support. WARNING Improper repairs are dangerous.
Disposal en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting The cooktop stops heating. A mes- The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period of time sage is shown on the display without interaction. The automatic time limitation has been triggered. ▶ Touch . a You can set the cooking zone. The cooking position has been switched off. is displayed. The cooking sensor has overheated. 1. Wait until the cooking sensor has cooled down. 2. Activate the cooking sensor function again.
en-us FAQs 12 FAQs FAQs FAQs 12.1 Using the appliance Nothing appears on the display The display brightness may not be set correctly. Look at the display from above and set the brightness in the basic settings. → "Basic settings", Page 27 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. Refer to the basic settings section for instructions on how to deactivate the signal tone.
Customer service There are two items of cookware on the cooking surface. However, the touchscreen display displays this as just one item of cookware. There is one item of cookware on the cooking surface. However, the touchscreen display is showing two or more. Not every item of cookware that is on the cooking surface can be activated. If two pots or pans are placed very close together on the cooking surface, the touchscreen display may show them as one item of cookware.
en-us STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY If you contact the Customer Service, you will require the model number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. USA: 1-800-735-4328 www.thermador.com/support www.store.thermador.com/us CA: 1-800-735-4328 www.thermador.ca For assistance with connecting to Home Connect™, you can also view instructions here: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up 13.1 Model number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the model number (E-Nr.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY bility and responsibility hereunder is to repair manufacturer-defective Product only, using a Thermador authorized service provider during normal business hours. For safety and property damage concerns, Thermador highly recommends that you do not attempt to repair the Product yourself, or use a non-authorized service provider; Thermador will have no responsibility or liability for repairs or work performed by a non-authorized service provider.
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