INSIGNIA NS-IC2ZBK7 Induction Cooktop User Guide

INSIGNIA NS-IC2ZBK7 Induction Cooktop

Product Information

Induction Cooktop – NS-IC2ZBK7
The NS-IC2ZBK7 is an induction cooktop designed for efficient and safe cooking. It features a sleek design and touch controls for  easy operation. The cooktop utilizes induction technology, which heats the cookware directly through magnetic fields, resulting in faster and more precise cooking. It offers various safety features to prevent accidents and ensure a hassle-free cooking experience.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Using:

1. Read all instructions provided in the user manual to prevent any damage or accidents.

Assembling and Installing:

1. Assemble the cooktop according to the instructions provided in the user manual.
2. Install the cooktop in a suitable location, ensuring it is not placed on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
3. Position the cooktop securely on a stable surface.
4. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

Using the Cooktop:

1. Check pan compatibility to ensure the cooktop is suitable for the type of cookware being used.
2. Use touch controls to operate the cooktop. Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on using touch controls.
3. Cook food using the cooktop, adjusting the temperature as required.
4. Utilize the timer feature for precise cooking durations.
5. Lock the control panel when not in use to prevent accidental activation.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

1. Ensure the cooktop is turned off and unplugged before cleaning.
2. Follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions provided in the user manual.

Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with the cooktop, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for possible solutions.

Specifications:
Refer to the user manual for detailed specifications of the NS-IC2ZBK7 induction cooktop.

Legal Notices:
Refer to the user manual for legal notices regarding the NS-IC2ZBK7 induction cooktop.

One-Year Limited Warranty:
The NS-IC2ZBK7 induction cooktop comes with a one-year limited warranty. Refer to the user manual for warranty details and contact information.

For more information and support, visit www.insigniaproducts.com.

Safety information

Important – Save for the local electrical inspector’s use.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your cooktop.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your cooktop.\
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the cooktop in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the cooktop.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. This electrical appliance is not recommended for use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13. Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance.
14. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock.
15. Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord.
16. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
17. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
18. Household Use Only.
19. Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spills may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
20. Be careful when you clean the cooktop. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking surface, be careful to avoid steam burn. Also, some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
21. Do not place metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids, on the cooktop, because they can get hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.

Additional safety concerns

1. Never heat foods in sealed containers, such as compressed products, cans, or coffee pots, to avoid explosion caused by heat expansion.

2. Do not directly rinse this cooktop under water. Do not spill water or soup into the internal parts of the cooktop.

3. To avoid affecting product performance and to prevent injury, do not heat empty pots. When in use, do not leave the appliance without supervision for a long time. When leaving the appliance without supervision, make sure that there is enough water in the pot.

4. To avoid accidents, do not use the cooktop on a gas stove (the magnetic lines can heat the metal parts of the gas stove).

5. Do not heat iron items on the cooktop to avoid danger caused by high temperatures.

6. To avoid injuries such as scalding, do not let children operate the appliance alone. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

7. To avoid danger, do not block or insert any foreign object into the air ventilation opening or air entry port.

8. To avoid danger, do not place paper, aluminums foil, cloth, or other unsuitable articles onto the cooktop heating plate for indirect heating.

9. When using the cooktop, do not put it on any metal platform (such as iron, stainless steel, or aluminum), or place a non-metal pad less than 4.7 in. (12
   cm) thick on the heating plate.

10. Warning: People with heart pacemakers should consult a doctor. Only use the appliance after confirming that it does not affect the pacemaker.

11. To avoid damage, avoid causing impacts on the heating plate. If damaged, please stop using it and take it to a maintenance and repair site to have it replaced.

12. When using the cooktop, place it horizontally and allow at least 4.7 in. (12
    cm) of free space between the sides and back of the cooktop and the wall. Do not use the cooktop in narrow spaces. To avoid overheating, do not cover the ventilation opening.

13.  To avoid danger, if the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by agents of the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or specialized personnel from a similar department.

14. Use a dedicated and high quality power outlet with a high power rating, equal to or above 15A. Do not use poor quality outlets. Do not share the power outlet with electrical appliances with high power ratings such as air conditioners or electrical stoves, to avoid fires caused by overheating the outlet.

15. This cooktop should be kept clean during and after use. Protect the cooktop from bugs, dust, and humidity. Avoid letting anything fall into the interior of the cooktop, which could result in a short circuit of the electrical components. When not in use for a long period, clean it and put it into a plastic bag to store it.

16. Do not touch the cooktop surface with sharp tools, to avoid cracking or damaging the surface. If the cooktop surface is cracked, turn off the appliance to avoid electrical shock.

17. Do not use the cooktop on a carpet, tablecloth, or thin paper, to avoid blocking the air inlet opening or air outlet opening, which could result in overheating.

18. Do not use the cooktop near a gas stove, kerosene stove, gas cooker, or in any space with an open fire or an environment with high temperatures.

19. Do not overload the cooktop. Overloading the cooktop may damage the plastic cover and cooktop surface.

20. Always clean the cooktop to prevent dirt from getting into the fan, which could influence the normal operation of the appliance.

21. When operating the appliance or after moving the cookware, the cooking area remains hot for a period of time. Do not touch it and be careful of scalding caused by the high temperature.

22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

23. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications.

24. Never use the cooktop without food in the cookware, as its performance may be affected and a safety hazard may result.

25. Warning: We suggest that you periodically check to make sure that there are no objects (glass, paper, or similar items) that could obstruct the inlet under your cooktop.

26. Warning: Keep electrical appliances out of reach from children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Do not let them use the appliance without supervision.

27. Warning: Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

28. Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

29. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

30. Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

31.  torage on appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.

32. Caution: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

Features

• Glass cooktop evenly distributes heat
• 10-stage power levels and 3-hour timer for versatile use
• Feather-touch controls for easy operation
• Temperature protection and child lock provide added safety

Package contents

• Induction Cooktop
• Fan covers (2)
• User Guide

Cooktop

Control panel

Cookware compatibility
Hold a magnet to the bottom of your cookware. If it clings, it will usually work with your cooktop:

Cast iron, iron, steel/stainless steel, enameled iron

| Glass, ceramic, aluminum, copper, and other non- magnetic materials

• Use a pan with a flat bottom.
• Use pans with a 4.7 in. (12 cm) diameter or larger. The cooktop cannot detect smaller pans and will not heat.

Assembling your cooktop

1. Carefully turn the cooktop upside down.

2. Push the fan cover connectors into the holes next to the fans until you hear a click.
   Note The connectors are different sizes. If they don’t fit in the holes, turn the fan cover 180°.
   

3.  To install the cooktop into your counter, see Installing your cooktop (on the facing page).

Installing your cooktop
Follow these instructions to install the cooktop into your counter. Make sure that your cooktop is properly installed by a qualified technician.

Positioning your cooktop
Before cutting, make sure that your cooktop will have:

• At least 30” (76.2 cm) between the cooktop and overhead surfaces
• At least 6” (15.2 cm) between the bottom of the cooktop and surfaces below
• At least 1” (2.5 cm) from the edge of any walls or cabinets
• An available power outlet under your counter

Caution
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 in. (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets or 30 in. (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

Installing your cooktop

Note
When cutting, use tools that are appropriate for your counter and cupboard.

1. Cut a 23.4 × 14.3 in. (59.4 × 36.6 cm) hole into the top of your counter.
   

2. Cut a 8 × 1 in. (20.3 × 2.5 cm) hole into the front of your cupboard to vent your cooktop.

3. Cut a 20 × 1.2 in. (50.8 × 3.0 cm) hole into the back wall of your cupboard to vent your cooktop. Make sure that the cut is centered and 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the surface of your counter.

4. Carefully place the cooktop into the hole in your counter.

Note
Before installing your cooktop, make sure that the fan covers are attached. See Assembling your cooktop (on page 10) for instructions.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Using your cooktop
Note
After the first use, it is normal for white spots to appear on the bottom of your pan. See Cleaning and maintenance (on page 17) for more information.

Checking pan compatibility

• Hold a magnet to the bottom of your cookware. If it clings, it will usually work with your cooktop. See Cookware compatibility (on page 9) for more information.

Using touch controls

• Touch the controls with the ball of your finger (not the tip). The controls respond to touch so you don’t need to apply any pressure.

• Make sure that the controls are clean, dry, and uncovered.

Cooking with your cooktop

1. Read the nameplate on the back of the cooktop before connecting the power cord.
   

2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
   Note
   Do not use an extension cord to connect your cooktop. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

3. Place a pan on the cooktop.

4. Press ON/OFF to turn on your cooktop. The cooktop beeps once.
   Note
   If there is no operation within 10 seconds, the cooktop turns off automatically. If there isn’t a compatible pan on the cooktop, the display shows “U” for 10 seconds to indicate a pan is required.

5. Press TEMP to enter temperature mode, then press or to select the temperature you want:
   Level| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11
   ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
   Temperature| 150°F (66°C)| 180°F (82°C)| 210°F (99°C)| 240°F (116°C)| 270°F (132°C)| 300°F (149°C)| 330°F (166°C)| 360°F (182°C)| 390°F
   (199°C)| 420°F
   (216°C)| 450°F
   (232°C)

OR
Press HEAT to enter heating mode, then press or to select the wattage you want. Your cooktop automatically stops heating after two minutes.

Level| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wattage| 300W| 500W| 750W| 800W| 850W| 900W| 950W| 1100W| 1300W| 1500W

Using the timer
Use timer mode with temperature or heat mode to select how long you want the cooktop to run.

1. While in temperature mode, press TIMER. The “timer” indicator lights up and “0:00” blinks on the screen.

2. Press or to adjust the time duration. You can set the timer from one minute to three hours.
   Tip
   Press briefly to change the time by one minute increments. Press and hold to adjust by 10 minute increments.

3. When the countdown is done, the cooktop beeps until you press TIMER to turn off the timer. [Reviewers: please confirm how you turn off the timer.]

Locking the control panel

• To lock the cooktop, press +and- hold and for three seconds. The lock indicator lights up.
  Note
  While locked, removing a pan, pressing the ON/OFF button, or a finished timer countdown will turn off the cooktop.

• To unlock the cooktop, press+ and- hold and for three seconds. The lock indicator turns off.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning your pans

• After the first use, it is normal for white spots to appear on the bottom of your pan. To remove the spots, pour vinegar into your cookware, heat it to about 140- 176°F (60-80°C), then wipe the spots away with a brush.

Cleaning your cooktop

• Before cleaning, turn off the cooktop, unplug the power cord, and wait until the cooktop is cool.
• Never immerse the cooktop or power cord in water.
• To clean the ceramic cooktop, wipe with a soft, moist cloth and a mild detergent.
• Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaner to remove tough residue and stains.
• Use a razor blade or scraper to remove burnt-on food.
• After a while, the air intake and vent may accumulate dust or other debris. Wipe it with a dry cloth, soft brush, or mini vacuum cleaner. Do not rinse with water.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths.

Troubleshooting

• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a working outlet.
• Make sure that the power cord is not damaged.

The cooktop does not heat|

• Make sure that you are using a compatible pan. See Cookware compatibility (on page 9).
• Make sure that the pan’s bottom is flat, centered, and large enough for the cooking zone.
• The cooktop cannot detect smaller pans. Make sure that the pan’s diameter is at least 4.7 in. (12 cm).
• Make sure that the pan is centered on the cooking zone.
• Make sure that the cooktop is plugged into a working outlet.
• Make sure that the correct cooking zone is being used.
• Make sure that the cooktop is not locked.

The cooktop stops heating|

• Make sure that the air intake and vent are not blocked.
• Make sure that the controls are clean.
• The cooktop automatically turns off if the pan is removed for more than 10 seconds.
• The heating time may have finished. Reset the timer.
• Make sure that the temperature of the cooking oil is not too hot when frying foods.
• Built-in safeguards may have turned it off. Wait several minutes before attempting to turn your cooktop back on.

Cooking zone heats food too hot or not hot enough|

• Make sure that you are using good quality pans (not lightweight or warped pans).
• Adjust the temperature level until the correct amount of heat is used.

Scratches on the cooktop

|

• Do not scrape utensils across the cooktop.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on the cooktop.
• Use a ceramic glass cooktop cleaner to remove the marks.

**** The display shows an error code

| ****

E1

| The main sensor has an open circuit. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.

E2

| The main sensor has short circuited. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
E3| The main sensor is too hot:

• If the cooktop is hot, wait for it to cool.
• If the error persists when the cooktop is cool, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.

E4| The IGBT sensor has an open circuit. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
E5| The IGBT sensor has short circuited. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
E6| The IGBT sensor is hot. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
E7| The voltage is too low. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
E8| The voltage is too high. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
EA| The cooktop may be dry burning. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
EB| The main sensor is invalid. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.
EC| The fan is malfunctioning. If the error persists, bring your cooktop to a repair technician to be fixed.

Specification

burners : 1750W
Country of origin**| China

Legal Notices

FCC statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

FCC Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Definitions:
The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location, please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy online web site (www.bestbuy.com), mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.
To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.

Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made.

What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction/education
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
• Misuse
• Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”
• Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
• Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
• Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)
• Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

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