Secura Duxtop E210C2, 8500ST - Induction Cooktop Manual

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electrical shock along with extending the life of your cooktop, please read and follow all of the information in this manual before using and save it for future reference.

Before operating your new duxtop® Induction Cooktop, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read this manual before using the cooktop.
• To protect against fi re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not submerse the cooktop unit or electrical cord in liquid.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands, or use in a wet outdoor environment.
• Never operate the unit if cooktop surface, electrical cord or plug is damaged.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or countertop, or touch hot surfaces.
• To protect against electrical hazards, do not move the unit by pulling on the power cord.
• Only qualifi ed experts may perform repair and maintenance work on the cooktop unit. Never disassemble or attempt to repair the cooktop yourself.
• Do not touch the cooktop surface or cookware bottom for several minutes after using as both will be hot.
• Do not move the cooktop unit while cooking or with hot cookware on cooktop surface.
• Never place any metal objects on the cooktop surface other than authorized metal cookware or an Induction Interface Disk.
• To protect against fi re, do not operate the cooktop in or around fl ammable or explosive environments.
• Do not place the cooktop on any metal surface as the surface could become hot.
• Do not heat unopened cans of food as they could expand and explode.
• Always supervise children whenever they are near the unit. Do not allow children to handle or operate the unit at any time.
• Do not use the unit to heat or warm the room.
• Never heat empty containers on the cooktop surface.
• Remove cookware from cooktop when the unit is not in use.
• Do not place any metal object other than cookware on the cooktop surface.
• Keep at least 4" from walls or other objects for proper ventilation. Do not block the rear and sides of the unit.
• Do not place objects weighing more than 25 pounds on the cooktop surface
• Keep the cool air inlet and fan free from blockages.
• Do not clean a duxtop® induction cooktop in a dishwasher.
• This unit is for household use only. Do not use the unit for anything other than its intended purpose.
• Do not place objects affected by a magnet, such as a credit card, radio, television, etc, near the unit while operating the unit.
• To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another electrical appliance on the same outlet or circuit.
• Do not place any combustible material such as paper or towels, near or on the cooktop while it is in use or hot.
• Do not operate on other appliances or devices, including but not limited to stove range, oven, etc.
• Do not operate on heated or hot surface.
• Save this User Manual.

This cooktop unit emits an electromagnetic fi eld, therefore people with pacemakers should consult with their physician before using.

To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another electrical appliance on the same outlet or circuit.

Changes or modifi cations to this unit could void the user's warranty.

Always follow basic safety precautions when using any electrical products, especially when children are present.

HOT SURFACES - This appliance generates heat during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fi res or other injury to persons or damage to property.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

SELECTING THE COMPATIBLE COOKWARE

Your induction cooktop will not operate without the compatible cookware. Read the following information in this section carefully to get the maximum efficiency from your cooking unit. The rule of thumb for selecting cookware is, if a magnet sticks to the cookware bottom, the cookware will work on your duxtop^® Induction Cooktop.

The bottom surface of the cookware must:

• Be made of a ferrous magnetic material.
• If the cookware bottom is made of material with lower ferrous magnetic content, the "E0" error code may display, indicating the cookware is not suitable for the induction cooking.
• Have a fl at bottom surface with a minimum bottom diameter of 5". The diameter and thickness of the cookware's magnetic layer to be large enough to catch the magnetic wave, otherwise the cooktop can not operate(displays "E0" error code). This is a safety mechanism.
• Touch the cooktop or rise no more than 1" above it.

SUITABLE COOKWARE MATERIAL

• cast iron;
• iron;
• magnetic steel;
• enameled iron;
• stainless steel manufactured with a magnetic bottom

DO NOT use cookware made out of:

• glass
• ceramic
• copper
• aluminum
• non-magnetic stainless steel (18/10,18/8)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ALWAYS USE A DEDICATED OUTLET. This unit is designed to operate using a 120V electrical outlet having a 15 amp capacity. This is a high draw appliance and should not share an outlet or circuit with any other electrical appliance.

Setup

1. Place the unit on a dry, stable, level and non-combustible, non-metallic surface.
2. Allow at least 4 inches of space around all sides of unit for proper ventilation.
3. Plug the POWER CORD into a 120V/15 amp electrical outlet and the unit will "beep".
4. Before turning the unit on, make sure the ingredients are in the compatible cookware with the cookware centered within the COOKWARE ALIGNMENT GUIDE on the COOKTOP SURFACE.
5. Turn on power by touching the ON/OFF button once. The COOL AIR FAN will turn on.
6. Touch the "FUNCTION" button, the cooktop will activate at the default power setting of 5.0. Touch the "FUNCTION" button again to switch to Temperature Mode.
7. Touch the LOCK button to lock the control panel. When the control panel is locked, the only button that functions is the ON/OFF button. Touch and hold the LOCK button again for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.
8. After cooking is completed, touch the ON/OFF button to turn off the unit. When turned off, the COOLING FAN will continue to run and "Hot" will show on the LED DISPLAY until the unit has fully cooled.
9. If the unit doesn't operate as intended, see the Troubleshooting Guide.
   NOTE: Cookware must be on the cooktop before touching the ON/OFF button.

Operation Modes

• This unit offers both Temperature(Temp) and Power(Heating) Modes for convenient and efficient cooking, along with a 170-minute automatic TIMER MODE.
• The POWER and TEMPERATURE MODES work independently.
• Switch between each mode by touching the FUNCTION button.
• Both POWER and TEMPERATURE MODES have 15 settings. A description of each with a chart is shown on the following page.

POWER MODE V.S. TEMPERATURE MODE

If a specific cooking temperature is not required, we suggest using Power Mode instead of Temperature Mode. To quickly bring a pot of water to boil, use a higher power level setting. For frying or browning food, Temperature Mode is preferred because the built-in micro process monitors and regulates the cookware temperature to the preset temperature. Frying or browning food using Power Mode may overheat the cookware, and in some cases, extremely high temperatures may damage your cookware or cooktop. The duxtop(c) induction cooktop has a built-in safety mechanism to detect such situations and the unit can switch to Temp Mode from Power Mode automatically when overheating is detected. When this happens it is an indication that Temp Mode may be more suitable for your current cooking task.

Limitations of Temperature Mode

Like all other cooktop with a glass top, the temperature sensor is located underneath the glass cooktop. As a result, and that different cookware yields different temperatures, the temperature readout is only an estimate of the actual cooking temperature. It is accurate enough for daily cooking requirements. The temperature in your pan may be different than the setting you have selected. Please test a few times to fi nd the proper temperature setting for your particular cooking task and cookware.

TEMPERATURE MODE OPERATION

TEMPERATURE MODE should be used when a specific cooking temperature is required. Once the cookware has reached the selected temperature, the unit will automatically cycle to maintain that cooking temperature.

The default temperature setting is 300°F. Touch the "+" or "-" button to adjust the temperature setting. Use the Temperature Mode when the specific temperatures must be maintained. This mode has 15 settings:

POWER MODE OPERATION

The power level selected relates directly to the wattage, or the BTU/hr equivalent, the cooktop generates. A higher setting will increase cooking speed.

The default power setting is 5.0. Touch the "+" or "-" button to adjust power level from 1.0 to 10. If "E2" error code displays while in use, follow the steps listed in the Error Code Guide under Troubleshooting and use TEMPERATURE MODE to continue cooking.

170-MINUTE AUTOMATIC TIMER

The automatic TIMER may be used with either the TEMPERATURE or POWER MODE. Press the "TIMER" button to activate the timer after pressing the "FUNCTION" button. The TIMER light will illuminate red and "0" will appear in the LED DISPLAY.

To set the desired cooking time, use the "+" and "-" buttons. Time will increase or decrease 1 minute each time one of the buttons is pressed. Press and hold the "+" or "-" buttons will increase or decrease the timer by 10-minute increments.

The timer may be adjusted at any point during operation by pressing the "TIMER" button again to cancel the preset cooking time. When the timer reaches "0", the unit will "beep" and shut off.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

Unless the timer has been set, this unit will automatically shut off if the controls are not touched for 120 minutes, as required by safety regulations.

NOTE: The cooktop unit will shut off and "beep", if:

• The incompatible type of cookware is put on the cooktop
• No cookware is placed on the unit

NOTE: Remove cookware from cooktop when the unit is not in use.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The cooktop is easy to maintain. Use a moist cloth with a mild liquid detergent to wipe off grease or spills and let dry. Protect the cooktop from dust by covering it when not in use. Avoid the following:

DO NOT:

• clean the COOKTOP SURFACE with metal scouring pads, abrasives, or solvents
• immerse cord or cooktop unit in water or other liquids
• keep the unit plugged in while cleaning
• keep the unit plugged in when not in use
• store or clean the unit while still hot
• place objects heavier than 25 pounds on COOKTOP SURFACE
• use the unit if COOKTOP SURFACE or POWER CORD is damaged
• keep the cooktop unit on or near other heat sources

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & CUSTOMER SERVICE

If after reviewing the troubleshooting guide, the problem is not resolved, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself. Please contact us at CustomerCare@thesecura.com for assistance.

PROBLEM - After pressing the ON/OFF button, the POWER INDICATOR LIGHT does not illuminate red and/or the exhaust fan does not run:

• Plug may be loose in the electrical outlet.
• Circuit breaker may be inoperative or tripped.

PROBLEM - The POWER INDICATOR LIGHT is lit, but the fan is not running and cookware is not heating up:

• Using the incompatible type of cookware (non-magnetic)
• Pan is not centered on the COOKTOP ALIGNMENT GUIDE
• The COOKTOP SURFACE may be cracked

PROBLEM - The induction cooktop suddenly stops heating during operation and shuts down:

• Unit shuts down because the overheating sensor detected an excessive surface temperature caused by heating empty cookware
• A blocked COOL AIR INLET & FAN or WARM AIR OUTLET caused cooktop to overheat
• Unit was unplugged while in use
• Fuse or circuit breaker tripped during use. (Do not plug other appliances into the same circuit while using the cooktop)

PROBLEM - The induction cooktop switches from Power Mode to Temperature Mode automatically:
This is a safety feature. The unit switches to Temperature Mode (140°F) when the cookware is overheated under Power Mode. This is most likely to happen when you are trying to fry or sauté food. These cooking methods involve high heat and need a regulating temperature within a certain range. If the temperature is too low, it may not cook your food properly. However if the temperature is too high, it may burn your food. Once in Temperature Mode you can adjust the temperature to the appropriate setting that fi ts your cooking task.

For information about when to use Power Mode or Temperature Mode, please refer to POWER MODE V.S. TEMPERATURE MODE section in this manual.

Error code guide:
If an error code appears in the LED DISPLAY, follow the instructions below according to the error code displayed to correct the problem:

Note: If any of the above remedies fail to correct the problem, please contact CustomerCare@thesecura.com.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are induction cooktop advantages?
To serious cooks, the most important advantage of induction cooktops is that you can adjust the cooking heat instantly and with great precision. The induction cooktop uses a standard 110/120 volts of electrical power and plugs into a standard household electrical outlet. Because duxtop^® cooktops produce up to 1800 watts of power, they are almost 50% more powerful than gas stoves and heat up to temperature nearly twice as fast as electric cooking elements, yet they do not require the high amperage of 220-volt power not commonly found in household kitchens.

Is induction cooking more efficient than gas?
With an 83% energy efficiency, induction cooking is more efficient than both electric or gas. While gas burning cooktops are only 30-35% efficient and cost approximately $1.65 per hour to operate, an induction cooktop costs only $0.12 per hour to operate.

How safe is induction cooking?
Because there is no open fl ame or hot cooking element, the induction process produces heat only within the cookware. The cooktop surface remains cool except for the heat transferred from the bottom of the cookware to the glass surface (immediately below the cookware).

What are the electrical power requirements?
Single burner induction units designed for household use in the U.S. market are all capable of operating efficiently on a standard 110/120-volt outlet. It is strongly recommended to dedicate an outlet for each individual unit when being used since each unit will draw about 15 amps, the amperage of most common household electrical outlets.

What type of cookware can I use?
The general rule of thumb is, if a magnet sticks to it, it will work with the duxtop^® cooktop.
Cookware made from cast iron, iron, enameled steel or iron, or magnetic stainless steel work very well. duxtop^® offers a large selection of Whole-clad Tri-ply Induction Ready Premium Cookware™.

How is induction cooking different than electric cooking?
Induction units place the electrical energy directly into the cookware without using energy towards a heating element. Regular electric cooking elements use energy to heat the heating element and then through conduction, the heat is transferred to the cooking pan.
Induction cooking heating is very fast and responsive to temperature control changes making them even faster and more efficient than gas cooking. Resistance-type heating elements are very inefficient and are slow to respond.

Is it easy to use?
The rapid heating of the cookware makes all kinds of cooking fast and easy, especially when warming, sautéing, frying, and boiling pasta. Cleaning a duxtop^® induction cooktop unit is easy. With no open fl ame or heating element, food does not burn-on so you can just wipe the cooktop surface clean with a damp towel.

SPECIFICATIONS