nuwave 30211 PIC Gold Precision Induction Cooktop User Guide
- October 30, 2023
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nuwave 30211 PIC Gold Precision Induction Cooktop
Product Information
Precision Induction Cooktop
The Precision Induction Cooktop is a cooking appliance that uses induction
technology to heat the cookware. It has various features that allow for
precise temperature and time control, making it suitable for a range of
cooking styles.
Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the basic functions of the
Precision Induction Cooktop. It includes information on how to adjust the
cooking temperature, cooking time, and wattage setting. It also explains how
to program the cooktop to cook at different temperatures for different amounts
of time and how to delay cooking.
Model: 30211
The model number for the Precision Induction Cooktop is 30211.
Product Usage Instruction
Quick Start
The Quick Start function allows for quick and easy cooking by pausing or
clearing the cooking settings.
Adjusting Cooking Temperature
The Precision Induction Cooktop has preset temperature buttons that allow for
easy adjustment of the cooking temperature. The buttons include Low, Med/Low,
Med, Med/High, High, and Max/Sear. There are also examples of cooking styles
that correspond to each button, such as Warm, Simmer, Steam, Stir/Deep Fry,
Boil/Saute, and Sear.
Adjusting Cooking Time
The Precision Induction Cooktop allows for precise adjustment of cooking time.
To cook for a specific time, or longer than 1 hour, set each column as
follows:
- Press Time to set column one, then press + 5 times to set 5 minutes.
- Press Time again to set column two, then press+ 4 times to set 40 minutes.
- Press Time again to set column three, then press + 3 times to set 3 hours.
The flashing digit is the number being altered.
Changing Wattage Setting
The Precision Induction Cooktop defaults to 1500 watts. If used somewhere with
limited wattage, the wattage can be adjusted by pressing Watts until the
desired power is reached. When cooking at lower wattages, cooking time may
increase slightly.
Stage/Programming Cooking
The Precision Induction Cooktop can be programmed to cook at different
temperatures for different amounts of time. This function is useful for
complex recipes that require different cooking stages. To program the cooktop:
- Press Prog to set the stages.
- Press High then Time and then press + 5 times for 5 min. at High.
- Press Low then Time and then press + 3 times for 3 min. at Low.
- Press Start to begin cooking.
More stages can be added by repeating steps 2 or 3 before pressing Start.
Delay Cooking
The Precision Induction Cooktop can be programmed to delay cooking. This
function is useful when timing is critical and allows for precise control over
the cooking process. To program the cooktop:
- Press Prog to set the delay.
- Press Time then press + 6 times to delay for 6 minutes.
- Press Prog then press High.
- Press Time and then press + 3 times to cook for 3 minutes.
- Press Start to begin cooking.
PIC Gold Specifications
The PIC Gold has a 12-inch heating surface within a gold ring. The wattage
setting is based on 120V and ranges from 600W to 1500W. The power setting
ranges from 5A to 12.5A depending on the wattage setting.
PIC On The Go
The PIC Gold can be used on an RV or boat, but requires up to 12.5 amps and
uses up to 1500W of energy depending on the temperature and wattage setting.
The appliance may be plugged into any standard electrical outlet, but cannot
operate on batteries.
Cooking Guide
The Cooking Guide provides temperature and time recommendations for various
foods. It is important to note that temperatures and times may need minor
adjustments to achieve desired results. Prepackaged foods should be cooked
according to the directions on the package and reduce temps and times by 15%.
Check periodically while cooking.
Food Type | Temperature | Internal Temperature (Thermometer) | Cooking Time |
---|---|---|---|
Beef Patties, 1-inch thick | — | — | 10 minutes (Well) |
Steaks, 1-inch thick* | Rare |
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium Well
Well| —| —
Beef Stew| —| —| —
Turkey Breast (cutlet)| —| —| 5 minutes
Chicken Sausage| —| —| 5 minutes
Bacon| —| —| 5 minutes
Sausage, 1oz. links| —| —| 5 minutes
Sausage, 2oz. patties| —| —| 5 minutes
Italian Sausage, Bratwurst, etc.| —| —| 5 minutes
Hot Dogs (boiled in water)| —| —| 5 minutes
Fish: Steaks and Fillets, 1 inch thick| —| —| 5 minutes
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Functions
Quick Start
Press Start and the display will show a default cooking time and tem-perature
of 1 hour at 375°F.
Pause/Clear
- Press Pause/Clear once to pause cooking. The display will clear after 45 minutes.
- Press Start to resume cooking.
- Press Pause/Clear twice to clear out the cooking settings.
Temperature Format: °F to °C
- Press Prog once.
- Press – once to display Fahrenheit.
- Press – again to display Celsius.
- Press Pause/Clear to finish.
Adjusting Cooking Temperature
Increase or decrease the temperature manually by selecting 1 of the 6 Preset
Temperature buttons, or by pressing – or + to adjust the temperature down or
up in 10-degree increments.
Preset Temperature Buttons
Button | Temperature | Examples |
---|---|---|
Low | 100°F | Warm |
Med/Low | 175°F | Simmer |
Med | 275°F | Steam |
Med/High | 375°F | Stir/Deep Fry |
High | 425°F | Boil/Saute |
Max/Sear | 575°F | Sear |
Adjusting Cooking Time
To cook for a specific time, or longer than 1 hour, set each column as
follows. Ex: 3 hours and 45 minutes.
- Press Time to set column one, then press + 5 times to set 5 minutes.
- Press Time again to set column two, then press+ 4 times to set 40 minutes.
- Press Time again to set column three, then press + 3 times to set 3 hours.
The flashing digit is the number being altered.
Changing Wattage Setting
The PIC Gold defaults to 1500 watts. If used somewhere with limited wattage,
you can adjust the PIC Gold’s wattage by pressing Watts until you reach the
desired power.
When cooking at lower wattages, your cooking time may increase slightly.
Wattage and Amps
Power Setting | Wattage Setting |
---|---|
Max/Sear | 600W |
5A | 7.5A |
Stage/Programming Cooking
Program the PIC to cook at different temperatures for different amounts of
time. Ex: High for 5 Min., Low for 3 Min.
- Press Prog to set the stages.
- Press High then Time and then press + 5 times for 5 min. at High.
- Press Low then Time and then press + 3 times for 3 min. at Low.
- Press Start to begin cooking.
You can add more stages by repeating steps 2 or 3 before pressing Start.
Delay Cooking
How to program the PIC to delay cook-ing. Ex: Delay cooking for 6 minutes,
then cook on High for 3 minutes.
- Press Prog to set the delay.
- Press Time then press + 6 times to delay for 6 minutes.
- Press Prog then press High.
- Press Time and then press + 3 times to cook for 3 minutes.
- Press Start to begin cooking.
PIC Gold Specifications
Cooking Area
The heating surface is located inside the thicker gold ring. The minimum
diameter of acceptable cookware is 3 inches. Always place cookware in the
center of the heating circle. You may use pans measuring up to the total width
of the PIC Gold, which is 12 inches. However, in these situations heat will
transfer more slowly to the outer edges. The PIC Gold is not recommended for
pans larger than 12 inches. There are no open flames or hot coils, the surface
remains cool to the touch where not magnetically activated and can accommodate
weights up to 50 pounds.
Power and Temperature Setting | Wattage Setting (based on 120V) |
---|
600W
5.0 Amps
| 900W
7.5 Amps
| 1500W
12.5 Amps
Sear| 600W| 900W| 1500W
High 425°F~490°F| 600W| 900W| 1200W
Med/High 375°F~420°F| 600W| 900W| 1000W
Med 275°F~370°F| 600W| 800W| 800W
Med/Low 175°F~270°F| 600W| 600W| 600W
Low 100°F~170°F| 600W| 600W| 600W
PIC On The Go
For those cooking on the road or open water, the NuWave PIC Gold requires up
to 12.5 amps when used on an RV or boat and uses up to 1500W of energy
depending on the tempera-ture and wattage setting. The appliance may be
plugged into any standard electrical outlet, but cannot operate on batteries.
Note: Temperatures and times may need minor adjustments to best suit your desired results.
Prepackaged Foods: Follow the directions on the package and reduce temps and times by 15%. Check periodically.
Beef| Temp| Fresh–Minutes| Frozen–Minutes| Internal Temperature (Thermometer)
Patties, 1-inch thick| 370°F| 00:10| 00:18–00:20| Well| 160°F
Steaks, 1-inch thick*
|
400°F
| 00:02–00:03
00:03–00:04
00:04–00:05
00:05–00:06
00:06–00:07
| 00:08–00:10
00:10–00:12
00:12–00:14
00:14–00:16
00:16–00:18
| Rare Medium Rare
Medium Medium Well Well
| 125°F–134°F
135°F–144°F
145°F–149°F
150°F–159°F
160°F
Beef Stew| 325°F| 03:00–04:00 Hours| 04:00–05:00 Hours| Well| 160°F and higher
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Poultry| Temp| Fresh–Minutes| Frozen–Minutes| Internal Temperature
(Thermometer)
Chicken Breasts, Legs, Thighs, Bone-In| 380°F| 00:30–00:40| 00:45–00:55| 165°F
2 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts, 6oz.–8oz. each| 380°F| 00:09–00:11|
00:14–00:16| 165°F
Turkey Breast (cutlet)| 360°F| 00:05–00:08| 00:10–00:15| 165°F
Duck Breast, 6oz.–10oz.| 360°F| 00:10–00:14| 00:15–00:18| 165°F
Chicken Sausage| 360°F| 00:10–00:15| 00:15–00:20| 165°F
Pork| Temp| Fresh–Minutes| Frozen–Minutes| Internal Temperature (Thermometer)
Bacon| 400°F| 00:08–00:10| Extra crispy| —
*For extra crispy, cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Sausage, 1oz. links| 375°F| 00:12–00:16| 00:14–00:16| 160°F
Sausage, 2oz. patties| 175°F| 00:12–00:14| 00:15–00:16| 160°F
Italian Sausage, Bratwurst, etc.| 375°F| 00:09–00:13| 00:17–00:21| 160°F
2–3 Pork Chops, 6oz. each| 375°F| 00:10–00:12| 00:18–00:21| 145°F
Tenderloins, 1½lbs.–2lbs.| 350°F| 00:18–00:20| 00:28–00:30| 145°F
Hot Dogs (boiled in water)| 350°F| 00:05| 00:05| 140°F
Seafood| Temp| Fresh–Minutes| Frozen–Minutes| Internal Temperature
(Thermometer)
Fish: Fillets, ½ inch thick| 400°F| 00:05–00:07| 00:10–00:12| 145°F
Fish: Steaks and Fillets, 1 inch thick| 400°F| 00:10–00:12| 00:14–00:18| 145°F
6–12 Shrimp, large, boiled| 400°F| 00:03–00:05| 00:14–00:17| Cooking time may
vary with size.
6–12 Sea Scallops, large
|
400°F
|
00:04–00:05
|
00:10–00:14
| Scallops and/or lobster turns opque when
cooking is complete.
6–12 Bay Scallops, large| 400°F| 00:06–00:08| 00:08–00:10| —
Vegetables| Temp| Fresh–Minutes| Frozen–Minutes
2–4 Corn on the Cob, boiled in water| 350°F| 00:05–00:06| Alternative, season
to taste.
Potatoes: Pancakes
Cut in ½ lengthwise French Fries
|
350°F
| 00:05–00:06
00:05–00:08
00:03–00:06
|
8oz. each
Broccoli, 6oz.–12oz., boiled in water| 350°F| 00:02–00:03| Varies with
thickness.
Squash, sliced, ¼-inch thick| 350°F| 00:02–00:03| Cut in half, remove seeds
and membrane, place in a shallow dish and brush with oil.
Eggplant, sliced, ½-inch thick| 350°F| 00:02–00:03| —
Induction-Ready Cookware
There are three simple ways to check if your existing pots and pans or future cookware purchases are compatible with the NuWave PIC Gold:
- A magnet is typically a great indicator. If it sticks to the bot-tom of a piece of cookware, that typically means the pot or pan is induction-ready. However, there are instances when a cooking vessel’s magnetic properties may not be strong enough for the pot to work efficiently with the PIC Gold.
- Place a small amount of water in a pot or pan. If the vessel is induction compatible, the water will begin to boil.
- Look for the induction-ready symbol, which may be printed on the bottom of the cookware.
Troubleshooting Guide
E1 Error
An E1 reading typically means that your PIC Gold does not detect
cookware on its surface. This can occur for one of two reasons:
- The induction coils contained within the PIC Gold will only work when they are in direct contact with a piece of cook-ware. To maintain your appliance’s effectiveness, always ensure that it rests on a flat surface and set the cookware on the PIC Gold before pressing Start.
- An E1 message may also occur if your chosen cookware is not induction-ready.
When an E1 error occurs the PIC will beep every 2 seconds until it detects a pot. If the PIC has not detected a pot after 1 minute, it will shut off automatically. In order to resume cooking, place induction-ready cookware on the PIC’s surface then press Start.
E7 Error & Cooking Fan
An E7 error is displayed when the PIC becomes overheated. This is typically
caused by obstruction of the PIC’s underside Cooling Fan. Always ensure that
the PIC Gold is placed on a flat, level surface with the cooling fan
unobstructed. Typical interferences include tablecloths, wooden cutting
boards, placemats, etc.
PIC & Pacemakers
Scientific tests are inconclusive as to whether the electrical field created
by the PIC Gold will disrupt the function of a pace-maker. Please consult your
doctor or medical professional for guidance before use.
General Cleaning Instructions
- Unplug the PIC before cleaning.
- Clean after each use.
- Make sure the PIC has cooled completely prior to cleaning.
- The outer surface may be cleaned by wiping carefully with a damp dishcloth or sponge.
- Remove the power plug prior to cleaning the NuWave PIC. Do not use caustic cleaning agents and water should not penetrate the interior of the induction cooktop.
- Never immerse the PIC, cables, or plug in water or other liquids.
- Wipe the glass surface with a damp cloth or use a mild, non-abrasive soap solution.
- Wipe casing and operating panel with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent.
- Do not use oil-based cleansing products as their use may damage plastic parts or the casing/operating panel.
- Do not use flammable, acidic or alkaline materials or substances near the PIC, as this may reduce the service life of the induction cooktop or pose a fire risk when the induction cooktop is in use.
- Ensure that the bottom of any cookware does not scrape the PIC’s glass surface, although a scratched surface will not impair the use of the induction cooktop.
- Properly clean the PIC before storing it in a cool, dry place.
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