Rasonic RCC-GT22A Compact Ceramic Cooker Instruction Manual

Rasonic RCC-GT22A Compact Ceramic Cooker

Important Safeguards

When using the appliance, follow the basic safety precautions.  Failure or negligence in observing these safety precautions could cause injury or appliance damage caused by improper usage :

To prevent fire, burn or electric shocks

Treatment for residual heat

1. The symbol on the top plate represents that top plate is hot during and just after cooking. Do not touch to avoid burning.
2. Clean the appliance after it has cooled down.

Before using the ceramic cooker

1. Make sure the input voltage match the rated voltage marked on the appliance before operation.
2. Use an independent socket for the appliance. Do not use extension cords to avoid overload and risk of fire.
3. Place the appliance on a dry area steadily and at least 10cm away from the wall for heat dissipation.

When using the ceramic cooker

1. Do not overheat. (Use lower power levels for preheating.)
2. Never heat the empty cookware. Otherwise the appliance may overheat, malfunction and top plate discolor.
3. WARNING! Do not leave the appliance unattended. Especially when cooking on a pot with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.
4. CAUTION! The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

After using the ceramic cooker

1. After operation, shut down and unplug the appliance to avoid damaging the electronic elements or even causing fire due to long-term connect to the electricity.
2. Switch off the appliance when not in use. After the operation of the cooling fan prolong function, unplug the appliance from the socket.
3. After operation, do not touch the cooking zone directly to avoid of hazard of burning.

For the top plate

1. Do not store item on the cooking zone or place portable gas burners or petroleum gas cylinders on the top plate. They may explode if they are mistakenly heated.
2. Do not subject the appliance to a crash. (e.g. Dropping heavy object on the appliance may cause invisible cracks under the top plate. Without checked by Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited and kept using the appliance may cause further cracks and dangers.)

*** WARNING: If the top plate is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock, for hot surface of glass-ceramic or similar material which protect live parts, due to subjection to a crash or heavy object felt, stop using immediately, switch off and unplug the appliance. To avoid the possibility of electric shock, short circuit or fire, contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited for checking and repairing immediately.

For the cookware

1. Use cookware with a flat and clean bottom as mentioned in the manual, and ensure it is steadily placed on the top plate. Otherwise, the sensor of the appliance may be malfunction and cause abnormal heating.
2. Before placing cookware on the top plate, make sure there is no water, oil or other attachment in between. If so, clean it before using the appliance.
3. Do not rub the top plate against the bottom of cookware. The top plate may be scratched or discolored.

Avoid deep-frying cooking

1. The appliance does not equip with oil temperature control system. Overheated oil may catch fire or damage the internal electric elements if deep frying. Always heat fat bit by bit and keep watching as it heats up.
2. If any oil or fat catches fire, switch off the appliance immediately. Do not put out the flames with water. Use suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket instead.

For the ceramic cooker cooking

1. Keep all combustible materials, spray canisters and aerosols away. It may possibly cause fire or explosion.
2. Do not heat sealed food (e.g. cans or food packed with silver foil) to avoid possibility of explosion.
3. Do not allow unaccustomed people to use the appliance without supervision.
4. The appliance is not intended to use by person (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety.
5. Pay attention to the cooking status and temperature to avoid overheating or empty heating. Otherwise, the overheat protection will be activated and the appliance will be shut off automatically when the temperature is too high. It may affect the cooking result.
6. Great care is necessary in using the appliance, especially near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Also, children without adult supervision should not operate the appliance and keep them  away from the appliance.
7. Keep it out of reach for infants.
8. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
9. Always place the cookware at the center of the cooking zone during operation. Avoid moving the cookware to the edge of the appliance as the heated cookware may damage the plastic enclosure under the top plate.

To prevent ignition or accidents Beware of the following in order to

avoid accidents

1. Attention! Ingredients or hot water may spout infrequently when heating. This phenomenon is called bumping. Check the condition carefully and stir the ingredients occasionally by using low power levels, especially when stewing.

2. The cookware must be placed on the top plate steadily. (If the cookware felt off, it may cause injuries or burns.)

3. Heat the bottom of the cookware directly. Never place paper or other objects between the cookware and the top plate. (Objects may possibly get burnt due to high temperature.)

4. Keep the appliance away from the place of massive hot gas, steam, damp and heat place or water source so as to prevent water penetrating inside the appliance.

5. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the appliance. For repairing, please contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited.

6. Handle the power cord with care, do not place heavy object on it or clamp it. Any modification is prohibited to the power cord. Do not stretch or twist the power cord. Always hold the plug tightly when unplugging or plugging into the socket.
   If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited to avoid hazarding.

7. Do not hang the power cord over the edge of table, countertop or contact with the hot surfaces. Do not use the appliance when the power cord is tangled, it may let the power cord be frayed and damaged.

8. Make sure to press one function key at a time only. Do not place hot objects or cookware on the control panel as the appliance may function improperly.

9. Do not touch the appliance, plug or unplug the appliance by wet hand.

10. Do not use the appliance for purposes other than cooking. (Using the appliance other than cooking may cause malfunction.)

11. The appliance is intended to be used in household or similar applications such as: staff kitchen area in shops, offices and other working environments; or clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.

12. The appliance is for household or similar environment use only. Do not use it outdoors and any other uses that are not recommended in the manual. If the appliance is used improperly or for commercial (or semi-commercial) purpose or if it is not used according to the instruction in the manual, the maintenance guarantee will become invalid and we refuse any liability for damage caused.

13. To prevent hazards occur, when the appliance or parts were malfunction, do not replace with any parts or accessories which is produced without authorization. Otherwise, the maintenance guarantee will become invalid.

14. In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, if the appliance needs to be checked or repaired, contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited (hotline at 2406 5666 or refer to the address found at the back page of the manual), and be reminded that the official invoice and product warranty card (printed on the gift box) must be presented for checking or repairing service.

Important notice

Do not clog up the intake/exhaust air vent
(When the intake/ exhaust air vent is clogged, the appliance may turn off automatically and overheat may cause other hazards.)

1. The intake vent and exhaust vent are located at the bottom and at the back of the appliance.
2. Do not place the appliance on top of carpet tablecloth, paper sheet or mat etc. (If the air intake/ exhaust vent is clogged, it may cause malfunction.)
3. Do not insert metallic object (such as pins or wire etc.) into the air intake vent and exhaust vent.

When using high power levels

1. The appliance is with strong heating power. If high power level is used in small portion of oil, the cookware will be heated excessively. Oil temperature will rise rapidly and may cause accident.
2. If the bottom of the cookware is thin, overheat may result in cookware deformation. Preheat the cookware with low power levels when using bottom thin cookware or cooking with less oil.
3. When boiling water, trim down the power level as soon as the water was boiled. (Water may boil over or splash around.)

Maintenance and Daily Care

1. Switch off the appliance by pressing power key and unplug before cleaning.
2. Top plate cleaning: use a wrested damp cloth to wipe. If object can not be wiped off, use some mild decontamination powder or detergent to wipe, then using a damp cloth to wipe.
3. Main body cleaning: wipe it with a soft damp cloth. If the greasiness is hard to wipe off, use mild detergent to clean and wipe it with a damp cloth.
4. Do not use steam cleaner, rinse directly with water, or immerse the appliance and its power cord in water. If the water penetrates the electrical parts built into the unit, it may cause malfunction or other hazards.
5. If acidic food (e.g. Vinegar, jam or food containing lemon juice or plum, etc.) sticks to the top plate or top frame, wipe it off immediately. Otherwise, the top plate or top frame may be discolored.
6. Materials including plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or any foodstuff contain sugar are already burnt on or melted on the cooking zone unintentionally. It must be removed or cleaned immediately with soft damp cloth when the top plate is still warm. Otherwise, it may damage the top plate when cool down.
7. Do not use hard brush or scouring pad to clean the top plate.
8. Do not use any chemicals such as organic solvent or benzene to wipe the top plate/ control panel, so as not to make chemical reaction.
9. After using a long time, dust and grease may accumulate on the air intake/ exhaust air vent which may affect the cooker’s operation. Clean the appliance regularly and make use of cotton stick.
10. Pay attention to pest control, dust and moisture protection. Protect the appliance against cockroaches and other insects from entering the interior of the appliance to avoid short circuit.
11. Disconnect the power plug when the appliance not in use for long time. Store in a dry place, and clean it before packing it in a plastic bag. Never wrap the power cord tightly around the appliance or put any pressure on the power cord when the appliance is stored as it could cause the power cord to fray and damage.
12. Top plate may suffer from damages such as color changes to yellow, black or scratched for improper using (e.g. cook with dirty bottom cookware or do not clean immediately after the overflow of soup etc.). User can avoid or reduce such phenomena if user operate according to the manual and do daily maintenance.

Cookware Selection

1. Material: Cookware which is made of iron, aluminum, copper, ceramic, casserole, heat-resistant glass, etc. can be used. {Material like enamel is not recommended)
2. Shape: Flat bottom base cookware with the diameter in between 12-24 cm and can contact evenly with the top plate.
3. Weight The maximum weight {including ingredients) must not exceed 10 kg.

Product Specifications and Configuration

Product Specifications

Product Configuration

Remark: The product appearance and color are subject to the actual appliance. Above picture is for reference only.

Control Panel and Operation Instruction

Control Panel

Power/Temperature levels

1,100W
High Heat (double-ring power)| 600W| 1,000W| 1,200W| 1,400W| 1,600W| 1,800W| 2,000W| 2,200W
Temperature (temperature adjustment)| 1()0′(| 200′(| 250′(| 300′(| 350′(| 400°(| 500°(| 600′(

Operation Instructions
After inserting the plug into the socket, a “Beep” will emit and all indicators will twinkle at the same time, indicating the unit in connection with a power source, known as standby mode, [Power]  indicator will keep flashing. Place a suitable cookware on the centre of the cooking zone. The appliance will go to selection mode when the [<!)] key is pressed. Display will show[—], [Power] indicator will light up and cooling fan will start working. Press corresponding function keys to start operation. If no cooking function is chosen, the appliance will change to standby mode automatically. Return to standby mode by pressing[<!)] key after cooking.

Power Cooking Function
Low Heat: Under selection mode, press the [Low Heat] key once until a “beep” sound emitted.
[Low Heat] indicator will light up, and display will show [1100] representing that the default power is 1, 100W. Corresponding power indicators will light up from left to right. There are 8 power levels for selection, user can change the power levels by pressing [Increase] or [Decrease] keys accordingly.

High Heat: Under selection mode, press the [High Heat] key once until a “beep” sound emitted.
[High Heat] indicator will light up, and display will show [2200] representing that the default power is 2,200W. Corresponding power indicators will light up from left to right. There are 8 power levels for selection, user can change the power levels by pressing [Increase] or [Decrease] keys accordingly.

Temperature Cooking Function
Under selection mode, press the [Temperature] key once until a “beep” sound emitted.
[Temperature] indicator will light up, and display will show [300″] representing that the default temperature is 30Cl”C. Corresponding power indicators will light up. There are 8 temperature levels for selection, user can change the temperature levels by pressing [Increase] or [Decrease] keys accordingly.

Timer Function
User can set the cooking time when specific cooking mode is selected. Press the [Timer] key once to access the function, [Timer] indicator will light up. Display will show the default time [00: 00]. User can press [Increase] or [Decrease] key to set the desired time: [Decrease] to set hour and [Increase] key to set minute {press and hold for 3 seconds to access quick adjustment), the time can be adjusted from 1 minute to 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Press [Timer] key once to confirm or wait until the display stop flashing. After the setting, the appliance will start to countdown by showing the remaining time and cooking power on the display alternately. When the countdown is finished, the operation will stop and switch to standby mode after a “Beep”.

To change the timer setting, press [Timer] key once during countdown. The remaining time will twinkle on the display and which can be set again. To cancel the function during operation, user can either long press the [Timer] key 3 seconds or press the [Power] key returning to standby mode.

Lock Function
To prevent children operating the appliance accidentally or changing the function mode, press [Lock] key to lock all the function keys. The safety lock function is deactivated under standby mode.

Connect the electricity, press [Power] key to enter selection mode. Press the [Lock] key once to lock all the function keys {except [Power] key) meaning that no change of function, time and power is allowed. The safety lock indicator will light up during the activation of the safety lock.
To deactivate the lock, press and hold the [Lock] key for 3 seconds.

If both [Timer] and [Lock] are activated at the same time, display will show the desired time setting and power but all the function keys are locked (except [Power] key). When the countdown is finished, a “Beep” will emit and the appliance will return to standby mode.

CAUTION Indicator
After finishing the operation, if the temperature of the top plate reaches SO”C or above, the caution indicator will twinkle, representing that the top plate still get hot remained. Do not touch it.

Additional Function for Ceramic Cooker

Auto temperature constant system
Cooking modes have a default temperature value. When the appliance reaches the default temperature, the temperature constant system will operate automatically. The appliance will stop heating as to stabilize the temperature. Indicator light of the selected mode will change from lighting to flashing. The appliance will resume to heat until the temperature decreases to certain value. Therefore, intermittent heating conditions may occur.

Auto Switch Off Function
When about 120 minutes elapses without any button being pressed while heating, 5 times of “Beep” will be heard, and then the appliance will be switched off automatically. Use the timer function if heating time longer than 120 minutes.

Cooling Fan Prolong Function
After using the appliance, user can press the [Power] key to stop the operation. The appliance will change to standby mode and the [Power] indicator will change from lighting to flashing.
Attention! It is reminded that the cooling fan will continue to operate in order to suppress the temperature rise inside the cooker. The fan will be automatically turned off when the cooling function is finished. To avoid hazarding or accident from happening, unplug the appliance after the cooling fan is stopped.

Important Notice
When warming milk for infant, test the milk temperature before feeding, which is the way to ensure that the temperature is suitable for feeding and to avoid burning the infant’s throat.
Besides, when making Congee, stir the ingredients occasionally to avoid scorching at the bottom of cookware; it is suggested that enjoy the congee rapidly before it becomes pasted such that the taste of the congee will not be affected.

Error Codes
When there are some problems or using the appliance incorrectly, the respective error code will be shown on the digital panel display. Operation will stop and generate discrete warning sound while error code EO to E7 is shown on display. {Please refer to the check points and remedy shown on Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Treatment.)

Troubleshooting and Treatment

During operations, if any error occurred, please check the following table before calling for service.
Below are common errors and the checks to perform.

After connecting the power and pressing the [Power] key, the appliance has no response.| Is the electricity in suspension?| Use after resuming the electricity.
Is the fuse broken down?| Check the root causes carefully. If the problem cannot be fixed, please contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. for checking and repairing.
Is the plug connected firmly?
Heating being interrupted in normal use and a “Beep” will be heard with power indicator lighted up.| Is the control panel function normal?| Contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. for checking and repairing.
Is the cookware and ingredients not being heated?
No heating being in use.| Is the ambient temperature too high?| Restart the appliance, or contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. for checking and repairing if necessary.
Is the air intake/ exhaust air vent clogged or dirt has accumulated?| To ensure good ventilation, remove the dirt clogging the air intake/ exhaust vent.
Is the cooker working over 2 hours without change of instruction?| This is normal phenomenon.
Reset cooking modes or use timer function.
Error codes occur.| EO Ventilation fan short circuit E1 Ventilation fan open circuit E2 Internal overheat
E3 Over-voltage E4 Under-voltage
ES Top plate sensor open/ short circuit
E6 Internal sensor open/ short circuit
E7 Top plate overheat| Contact Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. for checking and repairing.

If the above remedies/solutions cannot fix the problem, unplug the appliance immediately, note the error code and report it to Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd. (Tel: 2406 5666) for checking and repairing. To avoid any danger and damage to the appliance, DO NOT disassemble or repair it by yourself.

Special Avowal

1. This information above has been checked; our company reserves the hermeneutic power to any print errors or misunderstanding on the content.
2. Please note that any technology improvement will be added to the new versions of operation manual without any prior notices. The product appearance and color are subject to the actual appliance.
3. In case there is any inconsistency or conflict between the English versions and Chinese versions of the terms, the Chinese versions shall prevail.
4. Thee-copy of user manual can be sent by e-mail on requested. For enquires, please call Shun Hing Electric Works & Engineering Co, Ltd hotline at 2861 2767

After Sales Service

For any defect, in the judgment of technician from Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited, caused under normal use, our company is responsible for repairing or replacing any parts of the said electrical appliance free of charge within one year guarantee period commencing from the date of purchase. Any defective part which has been replaced shall become our property.
Warranty service does not cover the repair or replacement of parts such as top plate, housing etc. If the appliance is used improperly, for commercial or semi-commercial use, or not following the instructions in the operation manual, the warranty becomes invalid and our company will refuse any liability and repairing cost for the damage caused.

User must present the official invoice / redemption voucher and the product warranty card (printed on packing box) with the chop from sales point / redemption center for maintenance. For enquiries, please call Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Limited hotline at 2406 5666.

Customer Support

Office: 9/F, Peninsula Centre, 67 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2861 2767 Fax: 2865 6706
Website: http://www.rasonic.com E-mail: shew@shunhinggroup.com

11/F, Shun Hing Centre, 2 Shing Yiu Street, Kwai Chung, N.T. HK
Service Hotline: 2406 5666 Fax No.: 2408 0316
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Customer Service Centre
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References

• 信興電工工程有限公司
• Shun Hing Electric Service Centre Ltd
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