EQUATOR BIC 304 Induction Cooktop Downdraft Exhaust Owner’s Manual

EQUATOR BIC 304 Induction Cooktop Downdraft Exhaust

Product Information

The Induction Cooktop is available in two models: BIC 304 and BIC 365. It is designed to be used with induction cookware. The cooktop features a ceramic glass surface and multiple burners with control panels. The main control panel allows you to power on/off the cooktop, set the timer, and lock the controls. The burners have power/heat displays and buttons to adjust the power level, activate the power boost, and lock the controls.

Model: BIC 304

• Ceramic glass surface
• Left rear burner
• Left front burner
• Right rear burner
• Right front burner
• Left rear burner control panel
• Left front burner control panel
• Right front burner control panel
• Right rear burner control panel
• Main control panel

Model: BIC 365

• Ceramic glass surface
• Left rear burner
• Left front burner
• Right rear burner
• Right front burner
• Center burner
• Left rear burner control panel
• Left front burner control panel
• Centre burner control panel
• Right front burner control panel
• Right rear burner control panel
• Main control panel

Product Usage Instructions

Controls Lock and Power On

To lock the controls and turn on the power:

1. On the Main Control Panel, touch and hold the Lock keypad for 3 seconds.
2. A beep will sound, and the indicator light will turn off.

To unlock the controls:

1. On the Main Control Panel, touch and hold the Lock keypad for 3 seconds.
2. A beep will sound, and the indicator light above the Lock keypad will be lit up.

Adjusting Power Level

To adjust the power level:

• To decrease the power level, touch the Minus (-) button. The power display will show 1.
• To increase the power level, touch the Plus (+) button. The power display will show 9.

Power Boost

The Power Boost function allows you to cook at maximum power for a short period of time. To activate Power Boost:

• On the Burner Control Panel, touch the Power Boost button. The display will show a P, and the Power Boost LED will be lit up.
• The heating power will be boosted to the highest level for 10 minutes.

Operating The Cooktop

To operate the cooktop:

1. On the Main Control Panel, press the Power On/Off icon. A beep will sound, and the indicator light will come on.
2. Touch the Plus (+) button to set the power level to 9.
3. Press the Boost mode button. The display will show a P.
4. The Boost function allows you to cook at maximum power for a short period of time (maximum 10 minutes).
5. At the end of the maximum boost time, the power will be reduced to level 9.

INDUCTION COOKTOP

Model: BIC 304

Model: BIC 365

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the product

Warranty

Your appliance is protected by this warranty under normal, personal, family or household use (1 Year), and limited commercial use (90 days),  in the USA and Canada. Equator Appliances undertakes to the consumer-owner to repair or, at our option, to replace any part of this product that proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal personal, family or household use, in the USA and Canada, for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. For commercial use, the product is warranted for a period of 90 days. During this period, we will provide all labour and parts necessary to correct such defect, free of charge, if the appliance has been installed and operated in accordance with the written instructions with the appliance. Ready access to the appliance, for service, is the responsibility of the consumer-owner. Service would be provided from Monday to Friday between normal business hours.

Exclusions

In no event shall Equator Appliances be liable for incidental or consequential damages or for damages resulting from external causes such as abuse, misuse, incorrect voltage or acts of God. This warranty does not cover service calls that do not involve defective workmanship or materials covered by this warranty. Accordingly, diagnosis and repair costs for a service call that does not involve defective workmanship or materials will be the responsibility of the consumer-owner.

Specifically, the following work is not covered under warranty and does not constitute warranty work:

Installation – e.g. installing incorrectly

Maintenance – e.g. cleaning appliances using solvents

Mishandling e.g. breakage of glass

Most work is covered. The defining factor is, has the machine malfunctioned ( Equator Appliances is responsible) or has the customer omitted or did something to cause the machine to malfunction (customer is responsible). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE

This warranty is given by: Equator Appliances
10222 Georgi Belle Drive, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77043-5249

For Service:

• Call 1-800-490-8018
• Email: Service@ApplianceDesk.com
• Web: www.ApplianceDesk.com
• Business hours:
• (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays).

You can register your Warranty by either of the following methods:

1. Scan the QR Code

2. Open Smart Phone
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3. Scan QR Code

4. Register online at ApplianceDesk.com/Warranty.

GENERAL

Since it is the responsibility of the consumer-owner to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date, Equator Appliances recommends that a receipt, delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
All rights reserved. Manual subject to change without notice.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant safety standards.

WARNING

Read all instructions carefully before installation and operation of the appliance. Failure to follow these warnings could result in a fire or explosion that causes property damage, personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, take the following precautions:

Intended Use

• This appliance is designed for built-in household use only.
• Do no use outdoors
• Do not use the appliance to heat a room.

WARNING

• Do not operate the cooktop with a damaged cord or if it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, or main body in water or any other liquid.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
• Do not allow the cord to touch a hot surface.
• Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use aluminium foil to cook. Use only induction-compatible cookware.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry or empty.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
• Close supervision is necessary when the cooktop is used by or near children or impaired persons.
• When the unit is on, do not touch outside the control panel as the surface may contain residual heat.
• Do not use the cooktop as a work surface.
• Do not store detergents or flammable materials in the area under the cooktop.

Please dispose of or recycle this appliance in accordance with local environmental regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service technician.

Before Installing the cooktop

1. Visually inspect the cooktop for damage.
   Also make sure all cooktop screws are on tight.

2. Record the model and serial number as found on the bottom of your cooktop.

3. Cutout dimensions of the countertop as indicated on the following pages.

4. Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.

5. Gently lower the cooktop into the countertop cutout.

NOTE: Do not seal the cooktop to the countertop, the cooktop must be removable if service is necessary.

Electrical Connection

IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.

• Model: BIC 304 needs 40 Amp service.
• Model: BIC 365 needs 50 Amp service.

Maximum Connected Load

• Model: BIC 304 …… 7.4 kW at 240 VAC, 6.4 kW at 208 VAC
• Model: BIC 365…… 9.6 kW at 240 VAC, 8.3 kW at 208 VAC

The Induction Cooktops must connect to a separate, grounded wire, single- phase, AC-only electrical supply with their own circuit breaker. These appliances must be installed in accordance with National Electrical Codes, as well as all state, municipal and local codes. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage frequency and amperage, which is protected by a properly sized circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

The cable from the appliance is equipped with 3-wires:

If 3-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply

IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes permit a 3-wire connection.

3-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply

If a 4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral.

4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply

Electrical ground is required on this appliance

WARNING The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper wire connection only, if you have aluminum house wiring, use only special connectors that are approved for joining copper and aluminum wires to conform with local codes and ordinances. Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.

Installation – 30″ (76.2cm) Model: BIC 304

Cooktop Dimensions (Top)

A. Width| B. Depth| C. Height
30″(762)| 21″(533)| 2.12 “(55)

Dimension

Cooktop and Cutout Dimension

Installation – 36″ (91.4cm) Model: BIC 365

Cooktop Dimensions (Top)

A. Width| B. Depth| C. Height
36″(914)| 21″(533)| 2.12 “(55)

Cooktop and Cutout Dimension

NOTE: The cooktops include spacers on both sides to ensure proper airflow once installed.Do not remove the spacers.

After Installation

1. Remove all the stickers and items from the top of the cooktop surface.
2. Clean cooktop before use. Dry with a soft cloth.
3. Read Using The Cooktop.
4. Turn on the power to the cooktop.
5. Verify all functions operate properly

Cooktop Features

30″ Model: BIC 304

1. Ceramic glass
2. Left rear burner
3. Left front burner
4. Right rear burner
5. Right front burner
6. Left rear burner control panel
7. Left front burner control panel
8. Right front burner control panel
9. Right rear burner control panel
10. Main control panel

30” Model: BIC 304

Main Control Panel

1. Main power ON/OFF

2. Time Display

3. Timer setting Down

4. Timer

5. Timer setting Up

6. Controls Lock
   Burner Control Panel

7. Power On/Off

8. Power/Heat Display

9. Decrease Power

10. Increase power

11. Power Boost

36″ Model: BIC 365

1. Ceramic glass
2. Left rear burner
3. Left front burner
4. Right rear burner
5. Right front burner
6. Center burner
7. Left rear burner control panel
8. Left front burner control panel
9. Centre burner control panel
10. Right front burner control panel
11. Right rear burner control panel
12. Main control panel

Main Control Panel

1. Main power ON/OFF

2. Time Display

3. Timer setting Down

4. Timer

5. Timer setting Up

6. Controls Lock.
   Burner Control Panel

7. Power On/Off

8. Power/Heat Display

9. Decrease power

10. Increase power

11. Power Boost

Specifications

Heat Setting Displays

Using The Cooktop

This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the features listed.

Controls Lock and Power On

To unlock

Touch and Hold the Lock keypad for 3 seconds, a beep will sound, and the indicator light will turn OFF.

To Lock

Touch and Hold the Lock key pad for 3 seconds, a “beep” will sound, and the indicator light above the Lock Keypad will be lit up.

On the Main Control Panel, press the Power On/Off icon. A beep will sound and the indicator light will come on.

Operating The Cooktop

To turn on one or more burners, place a compatible pot or pan on the desired burner, containing water or food. If the pot or pan is empty the cooktop will not operate. With the cooktop being ON as mentioned above, touch the “ON” icon of the desired burner and the Power display will show a “_”, indicating no power level for the burner has been set yet. Then press either “+” , “-” or “B” (Power Boost) to select a cooking level. The selected burner will automatically turn off if a selection is not pressed within 30 seconds.

Touch Minus (-) to start at a low level. The power display with show 1.

Touch Plus (+) to start at a high level. The power display with show 9.

Touch and it will show on the display as a “P” and the Power Boost LED is lit up, boosting the heating power to the highest level for 10 minutes.

Power Boost

Touch “+” to level 9, then press for Boost mode. The display will show a “P”. The “Boost” function is used to cook at maximum power for a short period of time (maximum 10 minutes). The power is reduced to level 9 at the end of the maximum boost time of 10 minutes.

WARNING Power Boost is only recommended for BOILING WATER.

WARNING Do not leave a pot unattended while in Boost Mode or other high- power settings.

Using The Cooktop

Power Sharing

Four or five burners on the cooktop are divided into two separate cooking areas, the right and left zone/side burners share the power of an inverter.

Power sharing occurs when burners in the same area are activated. The controls adjust the power automatically for “Power Sharing”.

The power level displayed may be different from the actual power level at the power-sharing and high-temperature range. To prevent the cooktop from overheating, the power level is controlled automatically.

Power Sharing Tips: Remember to select the power setting last for the burner you want to maintain at full setting heat. To maintain full setting heat for two items, place one item on a burner in one section(left zone/side), and the other item on a burner in another section (right zone/side).

Keep Warm

While in Power level 1, touch”-” for Keep Warm mode. The display will switch from 1 to L.

Residual Heat Indicator

After using any of the burners, the cooking area will remain hot. Even after turning off the entire unit, the surface of the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The digital display will show an “H” to warn the user that the surface is hot to touch. Wait until the “H” is no longer displayed to clean the unit.

Set Timer

Use the [ or ) key to adjust and set the desired cooking time. A short key press adjusts the time by 1 minute and a long key press by 10 minutes. The automatic timer settings range from 1 minute to 99 minutes. (NOTE: There  is no “seconds” and “hours” display, only minutes.) The red dot next to the Time symbol indicator will illuminate indicating that the burner is selected.

While cooking, touch the Timer icon until the time light of the burner is ON.
The time digital display reads “00” and is blinking. Touch or to set the desired minutes. Once the Timer is set the countdown begins and the timer display will stop blinking and will stay on in the display. Once the Timer reaches “00”, a “beep” will be sound,  indicating that the time is up and the burner will automatically shut off.

If the Timer has been set for more than one burner, the shortest time remaining will show in the Time digital display and the indicator for that particular burner will be blinking.

To Cancel Timer
Touch the Timer until the Time symbol indicator for the desired burner blinks. Then touch or to set the timer to 00. The Time digital display will blink for 5 seconds and then turn off, indicating that the timer has been cancelled.

Troubleshooting Guide

If you encounter the following problems while using your cooktop, check the guide below to see if you can correct the problem yourself before calling for assistance or service:

Compatible Cookware

The quality of your cooking is dependent on the cookware you use. Because induction cooking requires a magnetic vessel for heating, only certain materials can be used on your cooktop

Induction requires pots and pans that are made of ferrous (meaning magnetic) materials.

Check your cookware’s retail box for the induction symbol. To determine if your cookware is compatible with the induction technology, use a magnet and see if it holds to the bottom of the cookware. If your magnet stays on, then your cookware can be used on the induction cooktop!

Optimally the cookware will have this induction image on the retail box:

The following are not compatible: heat-resist glass, ceramic, copper, aluminium pan/pots, round-bottomed cookware, or cookware with a base less than 5 inches.

NOTE: Some cookware can produce noises when using induction cooking. This is not a fault in the cooktop, and its function will not be impaired in any way as a result. The use of some types of lightweight cookware may produce various sounds and vibrations, particularly when cooking at high power levels. High-quality cookware is recommended.

Cleaning Your Cooktop
Allow the cooktop to cool completely before cleaning. Use a ceramic glass cleaner with a paper towel or a soft cloth to clean the cooktop surface. Do not use sharp items or abrasive materials to clean the cooktop, as it may cause damage to the appliance.

If you encounter the following problems while using your cooktop, check the guide below to see if you can correct the problem yourself before calling for assistance or service:

References

• Appliance Desk

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