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Auto Shut Off Timer
The Auto Shut Off Timer value is the amount of time you can be away from the cooking area before
the iGuardStove will shut off the stove automatically. The default from the factory is 5 minutes. You
can adjust it anywhere between 1 to 15 minutes. Please keep in mind that a lot can happen when
your cooking is allowed to run unattended even for even 5 minutes so keep the time shorter rather
than longer. Once this is set you won’t need to adjust it.
The “Show Countdown” checkbox allows the countdown timer to show on the screen instead of the
default wording of “Protection Enabled”. Sometimes a visible countdown timer can confuse people or
make then anxious not know what is going to happen once it zeros out. You can show the timer
initially to get used to where the motion sensor can and can’t see you by watching for the timer to
reset.
Manual Timer
The “Manual” timer will allow cooking to happen uninterrupted. The “Maximum timer duration” is any
time up to a 10 hour maximum. This will allow for slow cooking times for doing a brisket or slow
roasted ribs but never more than the maximum time that you choose.
The Default time duration is simply the time that first appears when you first press “Manual”. The
default is 30 minutes but if you can set it to whatever time works best. Think of it as a favorite time
If you don’t want have anyone to have access to the “Manual” timer then check the “Disable Manual
Timer
” box and this feature will disappear from the screen and the user will be able to cook using
only the automatic safety features.
If the Manual Timer is disabled a user can still access the Manual Timer locally by going into the
Menu and scroll down to the Manual Timer and then enter that option to activate it. The label for the
Manual Timer still remains disabled. Its just an easy way for someone to gain quick access without
having to go into the online settings to enable the Manual Timer in order to use it.
Child Lock – Not Applicable to Gas Stove Models
Typically the iGuardStove for electric stoves is automatic. When you turn the stove knob the stove
starts. When you return to the kitchen after its automatically shut off the stove the
i
GuardStove
will
automatically turns the stove back on. In some instances you might not want the device to be so
automatic. Here are a couple examples to better explain.
To initiate cooking if you choose “Child Lock”, turning the stove knob will not energize the stove until
you press a button on the Control Panel suggesting that YES you do want the stove to turn on. If
you have toddlers that like to turn knobs then this will be a great feature to activate.
When returning to the kitchen the same action of pressing of a button on the Control Panel will be
required EVERYTIME to resume cooking. If someone has wandered away for a couple hours and
has truly forgotten their cooking you might not want the stove to do something that they are not
suspecting which is to turn back on automatically.
The “Auto Resume for only 30 minutes” is part of the Auto Resume feature. This stove will only
automatically turn back on when they have returned WITHIN a 30 minute period. AFTER the 30
minute period the “Resume” button will have to be pressed on the Control Panel. This in essence is
a partial “Child Lock” setting. You don’t have to press “Resume” every time but rather just AFTER a
30 minute period has elapsed.
Deselecting it means that the stove will “Auto Resume” whenever the person comes back to the
cooking area. Even after 2 days as an example. Keep in mind that you might not want someone to
finish cooking something that is half cooked and has been sitting for long periods.
