Tefal IH201812 Induction Cooker User Manual

IH201812 Induction Cooker
User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time and keep them to hand for future reference.

• This appliance is not intended to function using an external time switch or a separate remote control system.

• 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.

• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years.

• As this appliance is for household use only, it is not intended for use in and the guarantee will not apply for:
  – Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments ;
  – Farmhouses ;
  – By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments ;
  – Bed and breakfast type environments.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hotplate since they can get hot.

• This appliance is designed for indoor domestic household use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

• For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).

• This appliance is designed to function on AC current only. Before using it for the first time, check that your main supply voltage matches that indicated on the appliance data plate.

• Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.

• Always plug the appliance into a dedicated socket outlet with an earth connection. Do not use a socket adaptor or connect any other appliance into the same socket simultaneously, to avoid electrical overloading and the risk of fire.

• Never immerse the appliance or its power cord in water or any other liquid.

• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an Approved Service Centre.

• Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and accessories from inside and outside of the appliance.

• The appliance must be placed and used on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface, away from water splashes.

• Do not place or use this appliance in high humidity environments.

• Do not place or use the induction plate on steel or aluminum surfaces.

• Maintain a gap of at least 10cm (4 inches) on all sides of the appliance to ensure adequate ventilation.

• Never place or use the appliance close to a wall or below a wall cupboard.

• Never place or use the appliance below or close to easily inflammable objects (e.g. curtains, etc.).

• Never place or use the appliance on or close to a cooking hob or other sources of heat.

• People fitted with cardiac pacemakers or similar medical devices should be kept away from the induction cooker when it is connected to the power supply. If in any doubt consult a medical practitioner before using this product to avoid any danger.

• Unwind the power cord fully before use.

• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead that is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection, and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even if for a few moments, especially where children are present.

• Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.

• The power cord must never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to sources of heat, or resting on sharp edges.

• Take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone from tripping over an extension cord.

• Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use.

• Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.

• Inspect the appliance and power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to connecting to the power supply.

• Do not use your appliance if it does not operate correctly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord or plug is damaged. To maintain safety, these parts must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre.

• Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.

• Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance, they will remain hot for a while after use.

• Never move the appliance as long as it is hot.

• Allow the appliance to cool down completely before you clean and store it.

• Always keep the induction cooker clean to avoid dust entering the fan motor and causing a malfunction.

• If parts of the appliance should catch fire, never try to extinguish flames with water. Disconnect the appliance and smother the flames with a damp cloth.

• Place the pot at the center of the cooking circle.

• Do not overheat the pot or preheat while empty for long periods.

• Do not heat foodstuffs in tins or other airtight containers to avoid explosion caused by air expansion.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use, or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

SPECIFICATION

Model| MaximumInput Power| Power Adjustment  Range| Display Type| Temperature Adjustment Range| Applicable Power Supply
---|---|---|---|---|---
IH7228| 2100W| 100W- 2100W| Digital Display| 60°C-240°C| 220V-240V/50-60Hz

DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPLE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Working Principle

An induction hotplate works by heating a receptacle using the currents induced by a magnetic field. When an electric current passes through a coil, it generates a magnetic field.
When the magnetic field passes through the bottom of the iron pot, it will generate numerous eddy currents, which will rapidly heat up the pot and its contents.

Characteristics
Multiple Safety Protections

• Over/under-voltage protection.
• Only suitable for pots made of ferromagnetic-based materials with diameters of 12cm to 24cm.
• Protection against appliance overheating.
• Auto cut-off protection (2 hours) for “Fry”, “Stir-fry” and “Hotpot” functions.

Environmental Protection
– Induction does not generate any flames.
– Induction does not need any fuel and reduces the risk of domestic accidents linked to gas leaks or fire due to its numerous controls.
Microcomputer Control

• Multiple heating functions: Multiple heating modes from low power to high power to meet various cooking demands.
• Wide range temperature selection: maintains and regulates the cooking temperature.
• Flexible Timer function: wide range of presetting time.
• Automatic alarm function: if no pot or an unsuitable pot is sensed on the ceramic plate, the internal detection system will generate an alarm.

Convenient Cleaning

• A high-grade ceramic plate is not easily worn out or darkened and is convenient for cleaning and maintenance.
• In case of spilling, move away from the pot and clean with a soft damp cloth.

DIRECTION FOR USE

Operation Methods
Note: when using the appliance, please pay attention to the following:

• The temperature presetting function is only available under the “Fry” function.
• Under temperature presetting mode, the actual temperature may be different from the selected temperature due to the varying shape and material of the receptacle.
• After 8 minutes >1600W, the power will decrease to 1600W.
• It is recommended to begin a cooking function when the appliance is cool, otherwise, efficiency may be affected.

Operation Steps

1. Turning on the induction hob. The appliance will beep once, and the LED display and all lights will flash. The appliance will be in standby mode, and the “on/off” button will flash.
   – Press the “on/off” button, the appliance will beep once and the LED display will show the current-voltage.

2. Power level, temperature, and time adjustment
   – Sweep clockwise on the “Max.”/“Min.”/“+”/“-” Button (I) to increase the power level, temperature or time
   – Sweep anti-clockwise on the “Max.”/“Min.”/“+”/“-” Button (I) to decrease the power level, temperature or time
   – Press the “Max” key to increase the power level to 2100W and the “Min” key to decrease the power level to 600W.
   – Press “+” or “-” to adjust the power level, temperature, or time.

3. Functional Startup
   – Select a function within one minute of turning on the appliance, and it will automatically check if a pot is present. If no function is selected within one minute, the appliance will turn itself off.
   – When there is no pot, an alarm will sound; if the appliance can not detect a pot present after one minute, the appliance will turn itself off. If a pot is placed on the cooker within one minute, the cooker will start heating automatically.

4. Introduction of Detailed Function

BOIL FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start the  “Boil” function. The cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “00:10”.
  The on/off light and the “Boil” light are on.

• The default cooking time is 10 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).

STEAM FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start the “Steam” function. The cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “00:45”. The on/off light and the “Steam” light are on.
• The default cooking time is 45 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).

SOUP FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start “Soup” function. The cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “02:00”. The on/off the light and the “Soup” light are on.
• The default cooking time is 120 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).

FRY FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start the “Fry” function. The cooker will heat at the designated temperature and the LED display will show “200”.
  The on/off the light and the “Fry” light are on.

• The default cooking time is 10 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).

• The temperature range for the “Fry” function is 60°C – 240°C, press “+” or “-” or sweep to adjust the temperature level.

• There are 9 temperature levels for the induction hob, i.e. 60°C, 80°C, 120°C, 140°C, 160°C, 180°C, 200°C, 220°C and 240°C.

STIR-FRY FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start the “Stir-fry” function. The cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “P10”. The on/off light and the “Stir-fry” light are on.
• The default cooking time is 120 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).
• There are 10 power levels for the induction cooker, i.e. 2100W, 1800W, 1600W, 1400W, 1200W, 1000W, 800W, 600W, 300W, and 100W, and the corresponding displayed codes are P10, P9, P8, P7, P6, P5, P4, P3, P2, P1.
• During cooking, press the “+” or “-” key or sweep to adjust the power level.

HOTPOT FUNCTION

• Turn on the cooker and press to start the “Hotpot” function. The cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “P8”. The on/off the light and the “Hotpot” light are on.
• The default cooking time is 120 minutes, press to adjust the time (refer to timer function).
• There are 10 power levels for the induction cooker, i.e. 2100W, 1800W, 1600W, 1400W, 1200W, 1000W, 800W, 600W, 300W, and 100W, and the corresponding displayed codes are P10, P9, P8, P7, P6, P5, P4, P3, P2, P1.
• During cooking, press the “+” or “-” key or sweep to adjust the power level.

BOOST MODE

• Turn on the cooker and select desired cooking function (only available for “Stir-fry” and “Hotpot” functions), the cooker will heat at designated power and the LED display will show “P10” for the “Stir-fry” function and “P8” for the “Hotpot” function. The on/off the light and the desired cooking function light are on.

• Press to start “Boost” mode and the light is on, it will go to maximum heating power and the display will show “booS”.

• Under the “Boost” mode operation, the power level will be returned to the previous setting under the below 3 conditions:
  – press the “Boost” mode key again
  – Press “-” key
  – operation after 3 minutes

• During cooking, press the “+” or “-” key or sweep to adjust the power level.

TIMER FUNCTION

• Press to enter the timer function, then press “+” or “-” or sweep to adjust the cooking time.

• After entering the timer, the screen displays “88:88” and minutes will flash, then select the time by using “+” or “-”, press to confirm, and select hours. To confirm the time setting, press once or time will be set if no operation in 5 seconds.

• Timer setting:
  a. Press the “+” “-” key to adjust the time by a minute or hour
  b. Press the “+” “-” key and hold for 2 seconds, the time will be adjusted quickly by a minute or hour.
  c. Sweep in clockwise or anti-clockwise to adjust the time by minute or hour.

• Maximum time: 23 hours 59 minutes

PAUSE FUNCTION

• Press to stop the cooking process at any time; to resume cooking, press again.
• Duration time of pause is 1 minute under operation status and 1 minute under no operation status.
• The pause function works even under malfunction or abnormal situations.

SAFEGUARDS

the ceramic panel temperature drops down or take protective measures to prevent burns if continue using.
E2| A power tube or sensor is an open circuit / short circuit.| Turn off the cooker.
E3| Voltage is over 265V-285V, the induction cooker will turn itself off.| Operation resumes after the voltage return to normal.
E4| Voltage is under 150V-170V, and the induction cooker will turn itself off.| Operation resumes after the voltage return to normal.
ES| The sensor is an open circuit| Turn off the cooker.
E6| The sensor is a short circuit| Turn off the cooker.
The internal detection system generates an alarm| If no pot or an unsuitable pot is sensed on the ceramic plate.| Place a suitable pot on the ceramic plate.
Display remains unchanged|

• If the power tube is overheating, the induction cooker will turn itself off.
• The ceramic plate is overheated and the temperature sensor is shorted circuit, the cooker will turn itself off.

| When the temperature drops to the designated level, the induction cooker will start reheating.
The cooker turns off automatically| If it receives no operation instruction for a period of two hours to avoid any incident in the absence of the user.|
Cooker not working|

• The cooker is not plugged in or the plug is damaged.
• An unsuitable pot is used.

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• Check if the appliance is plugged into the socket, and the plug is damaged.
• Check the pot size, and place a pot with a diameter more than 12cm.

• Check if it is due to safety protections. In this case, wait for several minutes and confirm.
The cooker turns off after warning with continuous and urgent beeps| Improper use of the pot or unsuitable pot is used.| • Check if the pot is induction compatible.
• Check if the pot is placed in the center of the ceramic plate.
• Check the pot size, and place a pot diameter of more than 12cm.

Please note: If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance.
Has it been replaced by a Tefal Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger?

CLEANING

Please unplug the power cord, wait till the ceramic plate is cooled down, and then follow the below directions to clean the cooker:

1. Ceramic plate: If the ceramic plate is very dirty, please clean the ceramic plate using a damp soft cloth or a cleaning product that is designed for use on ceramic hobs when necessary.
2. Cooker body and control panel: Use soft wet dishcloth to clean. In case of any oil stains that are not easily removed, wipe away the stains with neutral detergent and then clean with wet dishcloth.
3. Air entry/ air exit surface: remove any dust with a cotton bud.

COOKING UTENSILS

Suitable cooking pots
Double bottom pots made of iron (enamel, cast iron, or stainless steel) or magnetic induction materials with a flat bottom diameter of over 12cm and less than 24cm.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Help protect the environment!

Your appliance contains a number of materials that may be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

References

• Kitchen appliances and home appliances - T-fal

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