FULGOR MILANO F4IT24B2 Induction Cooktop User Manual

FULGOR MILANO F4IT24B2 Induction Cooktop User Manual

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Warnings For Electrical Connection

WARNING

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.
• The models may be powered at 240V or 208V.

CAUTION

• Always disable the electrical supply source before servicing this unit.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

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

Note : This equipment complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.

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 antennae.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution when using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation. The electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It is advisable to consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer about your particular situation

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

Cooktop Safety

WARNING

Proper Installation

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room

Do Not Leave Children Alone

• Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

Wear Proper Apparel

• Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

User Servicing

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Storage in or on Appliance

• Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires

• Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Use Only Dry Potholders

• Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings

• Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

WARNING

• Do not place metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids on the cooktop surface since they can get hot.

Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top

• If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean Cook-Top With Caution

• If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Personal Safety

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of a grease fire, observe the following:

• Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
• Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother with a baking sheet or flat, metal tray.
• Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.
• Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.
• Wipe up spill-over immediately.
• If you are “flaming” liquors or other spirits under an exhaust, turn the fan off. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control.
• Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting. Boil over cause smoking and greasy spill over, which may ignite.

CAUTION

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot Surface. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

• Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.
• Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
• Leave the hood ventilator on when flambéing food only if there is smoke without flames.

Use an extinguisher only if

• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
• Never use water on cooking fires.
• In the event that personal clothing catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burn injuries during cooktop use, observe the following:

• Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
• Children or pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the blackguard of a range; children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

When using the cooktop

• Do not touch surface units or areas near units.

Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns. Surface elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch or let flammable materials contact heating elements until they have had time to cool.

Models and Part Identification

F4IT24S2

• Position 1 7” 7/8” (200 mm) – 2300W (Booster 3000W)
• Position 2 5” 3/4” (145 mm) – 1400W (Booster 1850W)
• Position 3 7” 7/8” (200 mm) – 2300W (Booster 3000W)
• Position 4 5” 3/4” (145 mm) – 1400W (Booster 1850W)
• Position 5 touch control

30” MODELS

F4IT30S2

• Position 1 7” 7/8” (200 mm) – 2300W (Booster 3000W)
• Position 2 6” 1/4” (160 mm) – 1400W (Booster 2100W
• Position 3 7” 7/8” (200 mm) – 2300W (Booster 3000W)
• Position 4 6” 1/4” (160 mm) – 1400W (Booster 2100W)
• Position 5 touch control

How Induction Heating Works

Induction
Heating by induction is the most efficient form of cooking available.

The heat is generated by an electromagnetic field, directly on the bottom of the pan or pot used.

The surface which is free from contact remains virtually cold.

When the cooking time is up and the container is removed, there is no residual heat. It is efficient become there is no waste of energy due to dispersion, as happens with gas burners, it is 30 to 50% faster than normal hobs using HGL technology and allows energy savings of up to 25%.

If liquid overflow from the container, it does not stick to the surface of the hob, because this is just slightly warm.

Operating principle
This is based on the electromagnetic properties of most cooking containers.

The electronic circuit governs the operation of the coil (inductor), creating a magnetic field.

The heat is transmitted by the container to the food.
Tecooking process takes place as follows:

• minimum dispersion (high performance);
• the removal of the pan (simply lifting it) automatically stops the system;
• the electronic system allows maximum flexibility and precision of regulation.

1. Recipient
2. Induced current
3. Magnetic field
4. Inductor
5. Electronic circuit
6. Electricity supply

Induction Cooktop Operation

Before using the cooktop for the first time

• • All products are wiped clean with solvents at the actory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process.
• If present, remove all packing and literature from the cooktop surface.
• Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a minute and puts a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use.
• There may be a slight odour during the first several uses: this is normal and will disappear.
• Optimum cooking result depends on the proper cookware being selected and used.
• The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain hot over 20 minutes after the elements have been turned off.
• The glass ceramic cooking surface is a durable material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if a pan or other object is dropped on it.
• Do nor allow pans to boil dry. This can damage the pan, lament and /or cooktop.
• Do not slide cookware across cooking surface it may scratch the glass

4 burner cooktops with right and lift side (2) induction generators.

Power Sharing

Four burner cooktops are divided into two separate heating zones.

Five burner cooktops are divided into 3 zones. One generator controls 2 elements, or two cooking zones within a heating section share the power of one generator. Power Sharing is activated when both elements in the same cooking zone are activated and one element is set for Boost (b). The element that is not set for Boost will change to a lower power level. This is called Power Sharing.

Cookware “noise”

When using adjacent elements that are set at certain power level setting, magnetic fields may interact and produce a low whistle or intermitted “hum”. Pens that completely cover the elements ring will produce less noise. A low “humming” noise is normal particularly on high settings. These noises can be reduced or eliminated by lowering or raising the power level settings of one or both of elements.

In some cooking areas an internal diameter is indicated with a lighter outline.

24” Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element.

Diameter pan size 24”

A| 5” 1/8” (13.0 cm)| minimum diameter pan size
B C| 4” 5/16” (11.0 cm)| minimum diameter pan size
5” 1/8” (13.0 cm)| minimum diameter pan size
D| 4” 5/16” (11.0 cm)| minimum diameter pan size

30” Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element..

User instructions

Use
First of all, position the pan in the chosen cooking area. The absence of the pan display means the system cannot start.

Pan detection
A certainty which distinguishes the knowledgeable use of technology in favour of the consumer.
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Parts

display
8| ON/OFF Heating area| 21| Separator dot (hours/minutes)
9| Minimum level activation cursor area| 22| Timer display (hours/minutes)
10| Maximum level activation cursor area| 23| Icon indicating minutes
11| Power Booster (b) activation cursor area| 24| Independent timer icon
12| Bridge function on icon (Not present)| |

Residual heat indicator

This tells the user that the glass is at a dangerously high heat in case of contract with the whole area over the cooking zone. The temperature is determined using a mathematical model and any residual heat is indicated with an “H” by the corresponding seven-segment display.

Heating and cooling are calculated in relation to:

• the power level selected (from “0“ to “9“);
• the relay activation period.

After switching off the cooking zone, the corresponding display shows an “H” until the temperature in the zone falls below the critical level (≤ 60°C) in compliance with the mathematical mode

Protection in the event of accidental switching on

• If the electronic control sense continuous activation of a key for about 10 sec. it switches off automatically. The control gives off an acoustic error, warning the user of the presence of an object on the sensors. The displays show the permanent error code, which will be displayed as long as the electronic control senses the error. If the cooking zone “burns”, an “H” will appear on the display, alternating with the error signal.
• If no cooking zone is activated within 10 seconds of switching on the touch control, the control returns to stand-by mode.
• When the touch control is on, the ON/OFF key takes priority over all the other key, so the touch control can be switched off at any time, even in the case of multiple or continuous activation of the keys.
• In stand-by mode, continuous activation of the keys will have no effect. However, before the electronic control can be switched on again, it must acknowledge that no key is active.

Precautions

• If there is even the tiniest crack in the ceramic glass surface, immediately disconnect the hob from the electricity supply;
• during operation, move any magnetic materials such as credit cards, computer disks, calculators, etc., away from the area;
• never use cooking foil or rest products wrapped in foil directly on the hob;
• metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids must not be rested on the surface of the hob to prevent them from heating up;
•  when cooking with non-stick cookware, without using water or oil, limit any preheating time to one or two minutes;
• when cooking foods which tend to stick to the bottom of the pan, start at minimum power and gradually increase the heat, stirring frequently;
• after use, turn off element manually (decreasing to “0”) rather than relying on the pan detection sensor.

Pans

• If a magnet is attracted to the bottom of your cookware then it is suitable for induction cooking;
• try to use pans declared as suitable for induction cooking;
• flat, thick-bottomed pans will perform most effectively;
• a 20 cm (8”) diameter saucepan can benefit from maximum power;
• a small saucepan reduces the power but will not cause energy dispersion. The use of cookware with a diameter of less than 12 cm (3”) is not recommended;
• stainless steel cookware with multilayer bottom or ferrite stainless steel if the bottom indicates: for induction;
• cast iron containers, better with an enamelled bottom to avoid scratching the ceramic glass hob;
• containers made of glass, ceramic, terracotta, aluminium, copper or non-magnetic stainless steel (austenitic) are not recommended and are unsuitable unless using Fulgor Milano’s adapter kit (INDUKIT).
  

Maintenance

Traces of foil, food residues, splashes of fat, sugar or very sugary foods must be removed immediately from the hob using a scraper to avoid damaging the hob surface. Then clean with a proper ceran top cleaner and kitchen paper, rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive sponges or clothes and avoid using aggressive chemical cleansers such as OVEN SPRAYS or STAIN REMOVERS. DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANERS

Turning the cooktop on and off
The cooktop is turned on by pressing the “centre” On/Off button (1), you will hear a short beep and the corresponding led lights up. If a cooking zone is “hot”, the display will alternate between “H” and “0”. After switching on, the touch control remains active for 10 seconds. If you do not select either a cooking zone or the times, the touch control automatically returns to stand-by mode.

Acoustic signal (buzzer)
During use, the following activities are signalled by a buzzer:

• Normal pressing of the buttons with a short beep.
• Holding down buttons for more than 10 seconds with a long intermittent sound (an error symbol is displayed and, if you continue, the touch control is turned off).

Turning on a cooking area
Position a pot and touch an area of the cursor for the cooking area where the pot is (8), slide your finger to the right to increase the cooking level (10), or slide your finger to the left to decrease it (9).

Turning off a cooking area
A single cooking area can be turned off directly by pressing the (8) key for the cooking area that is working. Hot cooking areas will be displayed with a letter “H”. You can turn off all cooking areas immediately at any time using the power On/ Off button (1). If, during cooking, you inadvertently turn off the surface while using the controls, you can turn it on again with the On/Off button and you will have 6 seconds to press the pause button (6) that will be indicated by the (7) flashing of an indicator light above the button; doing so will turn the surface on again with the same settings it had before it was accidentally turned off.

Power level
The power level of the cooking area can be set from level 1 to level 9. A further level b (Power Booster) is available that allows a very rapid heating of food and, therefore, saves you time. The power level represented by an intermittent letter “A” is the activation of the automatic heating function.

Booster and power management
The generator, with Booster enabled, provides an individual cooking area power that is significantly higher than the rated power; the display of the selected cooking area shows a “b”.

The Booster function can be activated by pressing at the end of the cursor of the cooking area (11). The power increase is different depending on the size of the cooking area:

1. For a cooking area with a diameter of 5 3/4” (145 mm), the power goes from a level 9 of 1400 W to the Booster level of 1850 W for 5 minutes.
2. For a cooking area with a diameter of 6” 1/4” (160 mm), the power goes from a level 9 of 1400 W to the Booster level of 2100 W for 5 minutes.
3. For a cooking area with a diameter of 7” 7/8” (200 mm), the power goes from a level 9 of 2300 W to the Booster level of 3000 W for 5 minutes.

If the cooking vessel is removed from the cooking area during the Booster time, the Booster remains active and the Booster time is not deactivated. With the Booster activated, changing the value set with your finger in the cursor area deactivates the Booster. The Booster function “b” can be activated in all cooking areas, but priority is given to the last Booster activated, reducing any other cooking levels.

24”-30” Power sharing table

LEFT| RIGHT
b| 8| 7| b
| | |
7| b| b| 8

Automatic preheating (or “heat-up” function)

This feature makes cooking easier by adding ‘boil and reduce’ functionality to the elements. The surface automatically heats up at Full Power and then returns to the selected power level after a certain time (see Table).

Activating automatic heating (or “heatup” function)

Press and hold an area of the cursor for the cooking area that is working for about 3 seconds until you hear a beep (such as 1/3 of the length of the cursor area). For example: Select level 3 and activate the automatic heating function by pressing your finger for 3 seconds. The corresponding display shows the letter “A” alternating with “3”. With these settings, the cooking surface heats the cooking area at the maximum level “9” for 2 minutes and then continues cooking level at level “3”

Power livel| Duration Automatic
Heating Function
(time in minutes)| Maximum time
elements will operate
at power setting (time
in minutes)
---|---|---
0| –|
1| 0m 40s| 522
2| 1m 12s| 402
3| 2m| 318
4| 2m 56s| 258
5| 4m 16s| 210
6| 7m 12s| 168
7| 2m| 138
8| 3m 12s| 114
9| –| 90
b| –| 5

Special functions (low temp)

This function is available in each cooking area and its activation is indicated by one of the icon 17. It is possible to activate “cooking” levels:

Melting with a temperature of approximately 40˚C.

These temperatures are approximate and are greatly dependent on the pot and the quantity of food.

After turning on the desired heating zone by pressing the key (8), press the initial part of the cursor area (9) to activate the function (MELT). Low temperature function operate for a maximum of 2 hours.

Control lock (child safety)
It can only be activated when the appliance is on but no cooking area is in operation. Simultaneously press the key button (5) and the pause button (6) and then press the key button (5).

The letter “L” will appear on both displays for 10 seconds and then they will turn off. When you try to turn on the cooking surface with the On/Off button (1), the letters “L” will be displayed and it will not be possible to cook.

Deactivating control lock
There are two types of unlocking:

1. Unlocking for one time only: To disable the function, turn on the cooking surface and simultaneously press the pause (6) and key (5) buttons. The letters L disappear and all the zones are enabled. If you turn off the cooking surface after use, when it is turned on again, the letters L will be displayed to indicate that the surface is locked. Essentially, the cooktop will be safety locked automatically whenever not in use but the special key combination described above will be needed each time to use.
2. Permanent unlocking: To disable the function permanently, turn on the cooking surface and simultaneously press the pause (6) and key (5) buttons. Then release these 2 buttons and press the Pause button (6) again.

Key

This cooking surface allows setting a keypad lock using the lock button (5). It may be useful to lock the keypad during operation, for example for cleaning the control area or, in any case, if you do not want to change any settings. The On/Off button (1) remains functional.

Pause

This cooking surface allows setting a pause (6) during cooking (which is useful, for example, when answering a phone call). When this function is pressed, an LED lights above the button and the symbol “II” is displayed in all the cooking areas and the cooking settings and timers are frozen for a maximum of 10 minutes, after which the cooking surface turns off.

Deactivating Pause

Once activated, the function can be deactivated by pressing the pause button (6) again. The LED for the pause setting turns off and, within 10 seconds, you must slide your finger along the cursor below the illuminated area (from left to right). This allows the surface to resume cooking and the timer starts from the same point at which it was stopped.

Timer function

NOTE : the timer is only intended as an acoustic advisor that recalls the attention of the user.

Timers have no effect on the heating elements. Cooking zones must always be stopped manually by touching the corresponding [OFF] key.

There are two versions of the timer function:

• An independent timer from 1 to 59 minutes: it beeps when the time has run out. This function is always available and is indicated by the clock symbol (24) which is located between the – and + buttons (the symbol may be less bright if another cooking area timer has a remaining time that is less than that set on the independent timer).
• A timer from 1 to 59 minutes for each cooking area: it beeps when the time has run out. The cooking areas can be programmed independently (the symbol may be less bright if another cooking area timer has a remaining time that is less than that set on the independent timer).

The type of timer activated is shown in the dedicated displays.

The timer with the least time is highlighted and the related clock icon is brighter (13-24). The other timer settings are still active and running, but the clock icon (13-24) will be less bright. Another icon with the word “min” (23) appears when you set times longer than 10 minutes. For example 0.11 indicates 0 hours and 11 minutes. The separator dot (21) flashes when the timer is running, while the dot is static while the timer is selected and thus modifiable.

Independent timer

• If the touch display is on, the independent timer can be used by simultaneously pressing the + and – buttons. If all the cooking areas are in position “0”, this is the only timer available. The clock icon (24) will turn on and the display will show “0.00”. If you do not select any button, the timer deactivates within 5 seconds.
• The time setting (0-1hour.59min) can be changed in increments of one minute with the + button from 0 to 99.
• Holding down the + or – button dynamically increases the rate of change up to a maximum value, without beeps.
• If the + (or -) button is released, the rate of increase (decrease) starts again from the initial value.
• The timer can be set by either continuously pressing the + or – buttons or by pressing successively (with beeps).

After the timer is set, it begins to count down. The expiry of the time is signalled by a beep or by the flashing of the timer display, which will show “00”.

Turning off/changing the timer

• The timer can be changed or turned off at any time by turning on the touch display again, if no cooking area is on, and pressing the + and – buttons simultaneously to select the timer. At this point, set it to “0” by pressing the – button, to turn it off, or by pressing the + button to increase the time setting.
• The independent timer remains active even when the On/ Off button is pressed

Programming the timer for the cooking areas

By turning on the touch display, you can program an independent timer for each cooking area.

• At least one cooking area must be on and set to a certain level.
• By pressing the + and – buttons simultaneously, you can set a countdown for turning off the cooking area. There are illuminated clock icons (13) next to the display of the cooking area. To set the timer on a cooking area when there are more than one cooking area on, you must press the + and – buttons simultaneously. You will note that the clock icon will light and move to successive cooking areas each time you simultaneously press the + and – buttons.
• When the timer of the cooking area is selected, the related clock icon near the display becomes brighter (13). The timers programmed for each cooking zone remain active.
• Other functions of the timer are the same as the independent timer. To increase the time, use the + (plus) button.
• The beeping and flashing of the display stops:

a- Automatically after 2 minutes.
b- When you press the + or – buttons, the timer display turns off

Error codes
Error codes are displayed by the 7-segment display with “E” or “ER” plus the error number.

Error message| Description| Possible error reason| Troubleshooting
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“flash”| Control is detecting a button being activated for more than 10 seconds.| Water or cooking utensils on the glass above the control unit| Cleaning of the operational surface
Er 22| Defective Key evaluation . Control unit cuts off after 3.5 – “7.5 sec.| Short-circuit or no continuity in the range of the key evaluation| Exchange control unit
Er20| Flash-failure| Faulty microcontroller| Exchange control unit
Er36| NTC value is not within its specification (value < 200mV or > 4.9V; control unit cuts off| Short-circuit or cut-off at NTC| Exchange control unit
Er47| Communication error between TC and induction| None or faulty communication!| Ensure that connection cable is plugged on correctly and functional.
E2| Overheating of the induction coils| | Cooling down necessary
U400| Secondary voltage of the power unit too high (primary > 300V). Control unit cuts off after 1 sec releasing a permanent tone.| Control unit is wrongly connected| Connect to correct mains voltage
E5| No communication between User Interface and Induction Generator| | Exchange Induction Generator
E6| Power supply voltage is out of range (voltage and/or frequency)| | Exchange power unit

Troubleshooting

E9| Coil temperature sensor defective| Exchange temperature sensor
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Nothing works| Cooktop not connected to proper electrical circuit.| Have electrician verify that the proper rated cooktop voltage is being supplied to the cooktop.
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.| Have electrician replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
No electricity to the cooktop.| Have electrician check your power supply
Cooktop is in lockout mode.| Unlock cooktop
Heating elements do not heat properly| Improper cookware is being used.| Select proper cookware as outlined in the Cooktop Operation section of this manual.
Glass ceramic surface is seethrough or appears to be red in color| Under direct or bright lighting, you will sometimes be able to see through the glass and into the chassis due to its transparent quality. You may also notice a red tint under these conditions.| These are normal properties of black ceramic glass panels.

Assistance or Service

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call.

If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

Service Data Record

For authorized service or parts information see “FULGOR WARRANTY for Home Appliances”.

The location of the serial tag is below the cooktop box. Now is a good time to write this information in the space provided below. Keep your invoice for warranty validation.

Service Data Record

Model Number _____
Serial Number __
Date of Installation or Occupancy __

DOC COD. 09FL10370 ed 06/2023

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