User Manual - AJ Madison
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1. Vitroceramic cleaning agents and sponge Abrasive backed sponge 4 SPECIAL MESSAGES DIFFICULTIES You have doubts about whether your hob is working correctly this does not necessarily mean there is a breakdown Nevertheless check the following points i 07 V0 E WHAT SHOULD SES YOU DO hen you switch the unit on the supply line breaker trips off or the supply line fuse burn Your unit may be connected incorrectly or there is an internal lproblem Have the connection checked lfirst if OK contact your service lagent When you switch on only one side of the hob works There is an internal problem with the unit he fans keep running for a few minutes after the unit has been switched off The electronics are cooling down Contact an authorized technical service center This is a normal occurrence The top of the unit is always warm even when it is switched off The electronic components are lunder power and they create heat Your hob makes a faint clicking noise when in operation his noise occurs when the power is being divided between two induction coils This is a normal occurrence This is a normal occurrence The unit doesn t work at all There may be a power supply lor internal problem Check your beakers fuses connection cable If OK contact an authorize2. be pro perly marked inside electric panel and anybody using the unit or technician servicing the unit should be advised of circuit protector s location so that the power to the unit can be disconnec ted when necessary Once the unit is properly fitted and connected to the electrical power supply turn the unit on to ensure that all elements and controls are operating well Note that your unit is designed for a stable and steady 240 V supply and the manufactu e 240 V Connect the 3 wires as per the following colour code N g g o L L rer its distributors and dealers cannot be held responsible for any unit malfunction due to an inadequate electrical supply inadequate ca ble size low voltage power surge etc Fur thermore if your residence has only a 208 V supply system and if the voltage frequently fluctuates your cooktop may not function pro perly It is recommended that the connection to electrical supply is done by a qualified electri cian If there is any visible physical damage on the conduit and the wires the unit must not be connected to the mains A qualified electrician or approved service agent should be called in to replace the wires and the conduit Safety Precautions Read before operating your cooktop Your induction cooking unit has been designed for residential use and food preparation and all of the safety parameters have been rectified accordingly T
3. power level gt ID ND If you do not select a power level the cooking zone will automatically shut off ADJUSTING THE POWER Press the or power touch controls Q Start stop touch control or on pre select touch controls Power touch controls Display Setting Use Power pre select touch controls 6 medium low heat 10 high moderate heat Maximum maximum al 7 For simultaneous use favour the use of cooking zones located on opposite sides of the hob On the same side the use of a cooking zone at maximum power results in an automatic limitation of the other cooking zone on that side which is indicated in the power level display 11 WHICH COOKING ZONE SHOULD YOU USE BASED ON YOUR COOKWARE Cooking zone 16 cm 6147 24 cm 9 inches 22 cm 9 Ou To check the suitability of your cookware Place the vessel on a cooking zone at power level 4 If the display remains on your cookware is compatible If the display flashes your cookware cannot be used with induction cooking You can also use a magnet to test the cookware If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware it is compatible with induction POWER SHARING Under the pretense that only one zone is used with an adequate cooking vessel covering the whole surface of the coil and that power on the zone is adjusted to the maximum 12 th
4. FAGOR INDUCTION COOKTOP IFA 30 AL EN GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND USE Cooking Hob IMPORTANT Save this manual for the local electrical inspector s use INSTALLER Please leave this manual with the unit for the owner OWNER Please keep this manual for future reference IMPORTANT Local codes vary Installation electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable codes IFA 30AL FAGOR 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly grounded and installed 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 an 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 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
5. cooktop safeties will either diminish the power output or shut down the unit We suggest that you should periodically check that there are no objects dust paper etc which could obstruct the air inlet under your induction cooktop Although induction cooktop heat rejection is minimal and the unit does not create any fumes in operation such unit must be installed underneath a properly sized ventilation hood for exhausting any smell vapor and smoke created by cooking itself Also a proper downdraft system can be used for ventilation A minimum vertical clearance of 750 mm 30 is required between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of any unprotected combustible material such as cabinets wooden trim etc In the back leave a minimum of 10 mm 3 8 between the cooktop edge and adjacent vertical surfaces backsplash wall high cabinets etc This space is needed for the unit to breath properly If a downdraft ventilation system is used a minimum of 6 mm 1 4 of clearance is required between the rear edge of the cooktop and the downdraft snorkel Leave a minimum of 50 mm 2 underneath the unit for the air intake Your cook top must always breath adequately Make sure that the air inlet and its exhaust are not obstructed The unit must not be installed above a washing machine a refrigerator or a deep freezer box To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface unit
6. d technical service center service After turning an element ON and having cookware placed on the coil there is no heat and the digital indicator continues erase one point he cooking vessel you are trying o use is not compatible with induction cooking or its diameter is under 10 cm 4 Use another utensil suitable for induction cooking Cookware makes noise during cooking our cookware creates noise from ibrations caused by induced current Under high power this phenomenon is normal with some types of pots and pans There is nol danger for the hob he hob gives off a smell when first lused for cooking R new unit Use each heating element for an hour with a pan filled with water Never try servicing the unit yourself Servicing of an induction unit is to be done by an authorized service agent Contact your dealer for service location closest to your residence If any crack on the vitroceramic glass can be noticed or the glass is broken DO NOT USE THE UNIT Disconnect the electrical supply to the unit by tripping the breaker off if the unit is hard wired to the supply or just unplug the unit if there is a plug on the supply cable For service Please contact 1 800 207 0806 16 99645811 02 08 FAGOR 9 FAGOR AMERICA INC PO BOX 94 LYNDHURST NJ 07071 Toll Free 1 800 207 0806 Email infoappliances fagoramerica com www fagoramerica com The
7. e the re will be no power emitted by the coil if the cookware is placed partially on the coil or if it is smaller than the coil the internal sen sors will reduce power to the coil The Princi ple of Induction Q Induction coil Inverter Induced currents ifthe cookware is fully removed from the coil the power output will be instantaneously redu ced to 0 and eventually the controls will turn the element off after a minute unless the cookware is returned back onto the coil When compared to the other methods of co oking induction cooking has a very low level of ambient heat thus makes cooking more pleasurable with a reduced need for ventila tion Finally the vitroceramic glass as a cooking surface barely becomes hot and this makes cleaning much easier For a proper choice of cooking vessels please refer to Cookware for Your Induction When using induction elements some cookware may produce faint humming sound This is a normal occurrence the noise is aresult of vibrations caused by induced currents Glass Top Coil Size and Controls racor 22 cm 8 12 50 W a 2800 W Cooking zone 16 cm 6 50 W 2200 W Control zone e DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL POWERING ON PANEL Press the start stop touch control for the zone you want to use A flashing 0 indicates that the zone is on You can then choose the desired
8. e maximum power output of 22 cm 9 heating zone is 2 8 kW the maximum power output of 16 cm 6 1 4 heating zone is 2 2 kW If only one coil is employed it can be utilized at its maximum power but as soon as the other coil is turned on the controls adjust the power on both coils automatically for power sharing This power sharing is administered by the unit s microprocessors which will alternate power between the two elements There are two factors affecting improved power sharing on your cooktops The first is the application of an improved technology for power sharing not using common relays but rather semiconductors which makes power sharing quicker thus more efficient The second factor is that when in a power sharing mode two zones can share full 3 6 kW power output of the inverter Note that the controls will not allow both zones to operate at full power and the power will be adjusted automatically e g if the power on one zone is adjusted to a maximum and the other zone is turned on and power level also adjusted to its maximum the power level on the first zone will automatically become lower This change will be visible on digital displays The controls are set in such a manner that the last instruction command given to an element is always a priority 12 Cookware for Your Induction Induced current can be created only with materials that have magnetic properties Thus cookware for
9. erty damage Your cooktop must never be used as a storage space or surface for piling up of any material 3 DAILY CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE e MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE Cleaning of an induction cooktop is easy Read and follow these recommendations TYPE OF STAINS SPOTS WHAT TO DO ACCESSORIES or AGENTS EMPLOYED Minor Soak the area to be cleaned with Cleaning sponges amp mild Accumulated burn on stains soapy water then wipe it Soak the area to be cleaned with warm soapy water Use a special scraper for vitroceramic glass to remove grease and food particles Finish off with a cleaning sponge then wipe it clean Rings and traces of lime scale Apply warm white vinegar on the stain Leave to act then wipe off with a soft cloth OR Use a commercial cleaner on affected area Note that such cleaner may leave stains on stainless steel frame thus protect exposed stainless steel detergents Cleaning sponges mild detergents and cleaning agents for vitroceramic glass aning clo vinegar or diluted de liming agent Burn on stains following sugar spillage melted aluminium or plastic Apply special vitroceramic glass cleaner on the surface preferably one which contains silicone protective action Leave to act then finish off with a cleaning sponge then wipe it clean Ordinary Sponge or Special Non abrasive Paste Sponge for Delicate Items 15 Powder
10. he unit incorporates numerous safety devices and controls and a few devices will be mentioned here A number of sensors monitor temperature of internal components If any of these sensors senses that the component temperature is above the limit the power output of the unit will automatically be reduced allowing the component to cool down Once this is achieved the unit will continue to operate normally at the output level set initially by the operator Each induction coil is equipped with a sensor which continuously monitors the temperature of the bottom of the pan to prevent the pan from overheating Each induction coil is equipped with a pan sensing device This device will not allow the heating element to turn on unless it senses a cookware on the coil covering enough surface area The indication that the coil is not running is the flashing of the digital display Once the pan is put properly on the coil the digital display will become steady Note that a small object such as a fork a spoon a piece of jewelry etc will not be mistaken for a cooking utensil and it will not trigger this sensor Moreover this device will distinguish between cookware that is or is not suitable for induction cooking If a cooking vessel which is not suitable for induction cooking is placed on a coil there will be no power output on the coil If an operator leans on the keypad by chance for more then ten seconds controls will disable
11. his point immediately inform your dealer or distributor Although the responsibility for shipping lies with the carrier your dealer distributor will assist you with your claim If the unit is not supposed to be installed for some time you should keep it in its original packaging stored in a dry and safe place Read through the section of this manual which pertains to installation and make sure that all of the requirements can be provided or are already provided Ensure that your electric power supply is correct Before you install the unit you should take a moment to write down the information from your nameplate and fill out the table on page 19 for future after sale servicing needs This information will be required every time you call for any service on your unit 1 INSTALLATION To install the cooktop cut out a rectangular Apply the gasket only along the front rim and opening in the counter as shown on the on both sides Do not put this gasket on the drawing and table below Also ensure that rim in the back This gasket will prevent most you have a minimum of 10 mm 3 8 of of the spills from entering the cabinet below space in the back of the unit between the and will keep the unit in place Once the rim and backsplash on your counter or wall gasket is installed place the cooktop in the if no backsplash for ventilation opening and lay it on the rim Do this A self adhesive gasket is supplied with your carefully do n
12. hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth 9 Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with several differently sized induction elements Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the cooking surface Proper size pots and pans will also improve efficiency 10 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS 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 11 Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 12 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite 13 Do not use aluminum foil aluminum liners or aluminum containers on the unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns 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 15 Do not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of elect
13. le of induction When an induction element also called a heating zone or simply a coil is switched on the appropriate cookware is used anda desired level of heating power selected the electronic circuit unit induction generator or inverter powers up the induction coil which creates a magnetic field This magnetic field continuously changes in terms of frequency and intensity and this creates induced cur rents in the bottom of the utensil and ultimate ly results in heat The heat is transferred di rectly to the food being cooked Thus induction heat makes the cookware a direct source of heat featuring high level of efficiency with extremely low energy loss and unparalleled heating level control With induction cooking there is very little hea ting inertia Induction cooking elements do not incorporate a heat generating element unlike convectional electric rings halogen or radiant elements etc therefore heat levels can be changed very quickly Energy efficiency for induction is within range of 90 95 compared with 55 65 for conven tional and radiant element or 45 55 for gas fueled burners The energy efficiency contributes to substantial energy savings both beneficial to the owner as well as the en vironment Induction cooking elements are sensitive to the cookware type being used if there is no cookware placed on the coil or if the cookware is not of induction grad
14. manufacturer reserves the right to modify the items described in this manual Le producteur se r serve le droit de modifier les articles d crits dans cette guide El fabricante se reserva el derecho de modificar los productos descritos en este manual
15. ot drop the unit into the cut unit Before setting the cooktop in place out Make sure that the unit is sitting install this gasket by sticking it underneath properly on its rim all around the perimeter the rim p If your counter is produced from porous materials which tend to swell if in contact 9 with humidity and water to better protect the cut out use proper sealants on the edge which would prevent any penetration of humidity and water Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminates to prevent further chipping Cut out radius corners and file them to ensure smooth edges and prevent corner cracking Rough edges and inside corners which are not rounded as well as forced fits can contribute to cracking of counter top laminate M Cut out dimensions 1236 20 38 310 mm 518 mm 92 mm 3 XX ame plate and rating plate located on bottom ae of cooktop 270 mm 10 mm 3 8 Other Installation Requirements M Cabinet Above Cross section 750 mm 30 10 mm Minimum 3 8 Clearance Requirements Exhaust 50 mm 2 5 4 A Intake Cabinet below During cooking built in fan inside the cooktop will operate constantly to keep the internal components cool The air intake is on the bottom of the cooktop box and the warm air exhaust is located on the back of the rim as shown on the schematic If the air intake or the exhaust is obstructed the
16. ric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately 16 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 CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above or around the cooktop children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured Table of Contents Before Installation 5 Installation 6 Other Installation Requirements 7 Electrical Connection 8 Safety Precautions 9 Principle of Induction 10 Glass Top Coil Size and Controls 11 Controls and Operation 12 Heating Zones Coil Sizes amp Utensils 2 Power Sharing 12 Utensils for Your Induction Unit 13 Matching Pots amp Pans with Coils etc 3 Do s and Don ts 14 Cleaning Recommendations 15 Troubleshooting 16 Your safety and ease of use are important to us In this manual we have provided a number of safety warnings as well as numerous tips and hints for using the unit Warnings and tips are marked with the following symbols A Safety warning symbol 0 Tips and hints Before Installation If you are receiving the unit from a transportation company it is the customer s obligation to inspect the package and note any damage on the delivery receipt After delivery have your induction cooktop carefully unpacked and again check for any visible damage If you find any damage on the unit at t
17. s cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided The unit must be installed such that it can be pulled without difficulty out of the cut out for servicing or cleaning Never glue silicone or wedge the unit inside its cut out Electrical Connection cooktop electrical characteristics are 240 V 60 Hz 3600 15 A Operating Maximum power output 0065 Connect to 240 V 60 Hz 20 A minimum supply 3 conductors 12 AWG Electrical wiring information An adequate electrical supply must be provi ded for this unit All wire connections and grounding must be done in accordance with local electrical codes or if these codes are not established then with the National Electri cal Code ANSI NFPA No 70 in the US or with the Canadian Electrical Code CAN CSA C22 1 in Canada This unit comes equipped with three connec tion wires in a metal 180 cm flexible conduit The conduit must be routed and properly connected to an approved owner supplied electrical wall junction box An approved connector must be used for connecting the conduit to the junction box A three wire 2 po les 240 V 60 Hz service with minimum 20 A circuit protector must be provided The red and the black wire from the unit are to be connected to the service hot wires and the green wire is to be connected to the ground conductor The circuit protector for the unit should
18. the heating section of the unit This occurrence is called long press and when it happens signs will appear on power displays The unit will act the same if there is an accumulation of some liquid on the keypad area or if a damp cloth is left sitting on the keypad The section will become operational again once the spill or the object hand is removed and the element turned back on In an effort of constantly improving our products we reserve the right to make any changes to internal components as well as to make any cosmetic modifications on the outside frame This unit does not contain any asbestos or asbestos based components This unit has been tested and certified under FCC part 15 and CFR Title 47 Part 18 for electromagnetic interference The users with heart pacemakers must consult with the pacemaker manufacturer prior to using this cooktop which incorporates induction heating source If a crack appears in the glass surface disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electric shock If the unit is connected directly to supply inside a junction box then disconnect its breaker or remove fuses manually Do not re use your cooktop until the glass top is replaced When cooking never use aluminum foil and never place products wrapped in aluminum foil nor products deep frozen in aluminum packs on the hob Aluminum foil could melt and damage vitroceramic glass surface beyond repair The princip
19. tribution and a good number of such pots and pans can be used with induction To make sure if a stainless steel utensil can be used perform the utensil test Use of cookware with enameled coated base will prevent the glass top of your unit from getting scratched Pots and pans which do not have a flat bottom still may be used however they should not be overly deformed Cookware made from glass ceramic earthenware aluminium copper and non magnetic stainless steel cookware are not suitable for induction cooking Matching Pots amp Pans with Coils etc Small elements 16 cm 6 1 2 are best utilized With small cooking vessel but normally not smaller then 10 cm 4 For slow cooking and simmering sauces creams etc For cooking small quantities of food Large elements 22 cm 9 are primarily designed for day to day cooking needs and most commonly used pans 18 to 25 cm 7 to 9 1 2 in diameter When cooking large quantities of food it is always better to use a large diameter pan and a larger coil thus better and more efficient heat distribution will be achieved and food will be cooked evenly Cookware with thick flat bases should be chosen for the benefit of uniform heat distribution Never leave an empty piece of cookware on an induction heating element for more then a few seconds If a pot is left on an element at full power temperature of the dish may increase rapidly the safeties
20. use with an induction unit must be made from a ferromagnetic material or have inserts with magnetic properties Your household may already have cookware suitable for induction cooking and you may test any utensil with an induction element Incorporate controls are able to recognize a suitable cooking vessel To perform a cookware test Turn an element on and adjust power to any level you will notice that the digital power display is flashing Place your cooking vessel on the coil If the piece being tested is suitable for induction cooking the display will become steady However if it keeps flashing the cooking vessel cannot be used on your induction unit If the cooking vessel is empty remove it from the coil immediately after you have done test and turn the element OFF Another simple test to determine if a piece of cookware can be used on an induction cooktop is the magnet test Use a magnet and place it on the utensil If the magnet sticks to it the piece will work with induction Cookware compatible with induction are Cookware made of enamel coated steel with or without a non stick coating Cast iron cookware with or without enamel coated base e Stainless steel pots and pans designed for induction cookware Note Stainless steel used for cookware is non magnetic in most cases and unsuitable for induction cooking but most manufacturers make such cooking vessel in layers for better heat dis
21. would not engage and this may damage your cookware the cooktop and could result in an injury or a damage to your property Do s and Don ts You must Always place your cookware such that its center is aligned with the centre of the coil Avoid hitting the vitroceramic glass with cookware or any hard objects the glass surface is highly resistant but not unbreakable Pick up your cooking vessel when moving them around Do not slide them and avoid excessive rubbing of the top as this leaves scratches and erases the markings Avoid using cookware with rough or deformed bottoms Avoid leaving any metal cooking accessories knives and forks or metal objects on the hob They may get hot if left close to any heating element in use Avoid storing flammable products in the cabinets under your cooktop Never leave an empty cooking vessel on an induction heating element even when the element is turned OFF Only use maximum power for boiling and frying Never try heating up a closed can Avoid pre heating your non stick pans e g with teflon coating at maximum heat Avoid storing solid and heavy items in the cabinets above your cooktop They may unintentionally drop and damage the glass Do s and Don ts Do not connect any appliances to the plugs above or near to the induction cooktop connection cable insulation can melt if in contact with heat and this may result in an injury and a prop
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