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CARE & INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

INDUCTION COOKTOP 

• IFA-90 AL 

Note: 

To avoid accident and damage, please read these instructions carefully before operating the appliance. 

Summary of Contents for IFA-90

Page 1: ...CARE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INDUCTION COOKTOP IFA 90 AL Note To avoid accident and damage please read these instructions carefully before operating the appliance ...

Page 2: ...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 9 90AL ...

Page 3: ... Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch 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 surface unit heating element Proper size pots and pans will als...

Page 4: ... break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric 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 child...

Page 5: ...Sizes U Utensils 1 12 Power S Sharing 1 12 Utensils f for Y Your I Induction U Unit 13 Matching P Pots P Pans w with C Coils e etc 1 13 To D Do o or N Not t to D Do 1 14 Cleaning R Recommendations 15 Troubleshooting 1 16 Your s safety a and e ease o of u use a are i important t to u us In this manual we have provided a number of safety warnings and as well as numerous tips and hints for using the ...

Page 6: ... 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 sh...

Page 7: ...of decorative laminates to prevent further chipping Radius corners of the cut out 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 IApply the gasket only along the front rim and on both sides Do not put this gasket on the rim in the back This gasket will pr...

Page 8: ...er 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 s...

Page 9: ...unit are to be connected to the servi ce hot wires and the green wire is to be connected to the ground conductor The circuit protector for the unit should be properly marked inside electric panel and any body using the unit or technician servicing the unit should be advised of circuit protecto r s location so that the power to the unit can be disconnected when necessary Once the unit is properly f...

Page 10: ...nduction cooking If a cooking utensil 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 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...

Page 11: ...lements 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 ...

Page 12: ... Start stop touch control Power touch controls Power pre select touch controls A B Tip 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 D 16 c cm 6 1 2 50 W à 2200 W 22 cm 9 50 W ...

Page 13: ...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 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...

Page 14: ...le for Utensils 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 utensil is left on an element at full power temperature of the dish may increase rapidly the safeties would not engage and this may damage your utensil the cooktop and could result in an injury or...

Page 15: ... heating element in use 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 property damage Your cooktop must never be used as a storage space or surface for piling up of any material Avoid storing flammable products in the cabinets under your cooktop Never leave an emp...

Page 16: ...aned 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 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 Apply spe...

Page 17: ...ise during cooking Under high power this phenomenon is normal with some types of pots and pans There is no danger for the hob Use each heating element for an hour with a pan filled with water Your unit may be connected incorrectly or there is an internal problem There is an internal problem with the unit Thisnoiseoccurswhenthepoweris being sharedbetweentwo inductioncoils The electronics are coolin...

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