Fisher & Paykel CT560QX User Manual page 8

Using the elements
With the cooktop turned on, touch the corresponding element button in the touch controls for
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the element you wish to cook on.
The red light will stop flashing and remain static, beside the element that is selected. (If no
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element is selected within 5-10 seconds the cooktop will automatically turn off ).
Select the element temperature setting, using the arrows as required. The element is now
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ready to cook on
Note: The 'Cooking Suggestions' in the 'Temperature Setting Guide' will vary due to the
types of pots you use and the quantities you need to cook. You will need to experiment with
the temperature settings to match the desired cooking results you want.
Different types of cooking utensils, like heavy based saucepans, will vary in cooking efficiency.
Turning an element off
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Select the element you wish to turn off.
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Check the red light is beside the corresponding element button. If the red light is not on, touch
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the corresponding element button once
Using the arrow button, touch both of the up and down arrows together. Or, using the arrow
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button, scroll the element temperature setting down to .
To turn all of the elements off at once, touch the
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Temperature limiters
Temperature limiters are fitted to the element to prevent the glass from overheating. You will
notice the limiters turn the elements on and off during cooking, on low temperature settings
this occurs more often than on higher temperature settings.
Surface hot indicator light
The Surface Hot Indicator Light is shown on the ceramic glass as . The light will glow
whenever an element is hot. After an element has been turned off, the Surface Hot Indicator
Light will continue to glow
Automatic timeout function
If you forget to turn an element off, the element will automatically turn off after a number of
hours. If the element is left unattended on a high temperature setting, the automatic timeout
function will occur sooner than if the element is left unattended at a lower temperature. This
timeout function ranges from 1.5 hours on setting 9, to 6 hours on setting 1.
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until the element surface temperature is cool to touch.
button.