FORNO FCTIN0583-12 Parco 30 Inch Induction Cooktop Instruction Manual
- July 17, 2024
- FORNO
Table of Contents
- FORNO FCTIN0583-12 Parco 30 Inch Induction Cooktop
- Specifications
- Product Using Instruction
- FAQs
- MODELS
- Customer Care
- Safety Warnings
- Operation and maintenance
- Important safety instructions
- Installation
- Product Overview
- Heat Settings
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- Electronic Diagram
- WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
FORNO FCTIN0583-12 Parco 30 Inch Induction Cooktop
Specifications
- Model Numbers: FCTIN0583-12, FCTIN0583-24, FCTIN0583-30, FCTIN0583-36, FCTIN0569-36
- Type: Built-in Induction Cooktop
Product Using Instruction
- Product Overview
- The built-in induction cooktop offers a modern and efficient way to cook your favorite meals.
- With advanced features and safety functions, this appliance is designed to provide you with a seamless cooking experience.
- Installation
- Before using the cooktop, carefully read the installation guide provided in the manual. Ensure proper electrical connections and follow all safety guidelines to prevent any hazards during installation.
- Before Using Your New Induction Cooktop
- Before using the cooktop for the first time, familiarize yourself with the touch controls and safety features. Make sure to choose the right cookware suitable for induction cooking to ensure optimal performance.
- Using Your Induction Cooktop
- Follow these steps to use your induction cooktop:
- Place the induction-compatible cookware in the cooking zone.
- Power on the cooktop using the touch controls.
- Select the desired heat setting for your cooking needs.
- Monitor the cooking progress using the timer function if needed.
- After cooking, turn off the cooktop and remove the cookware carefully.
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your induction cooktop, regularly clean it following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use non-abrasive cleaners and avoid harsh chemicals that may damage the surface.
FAQs
- Q: What should I do if my induction cooktop shows an error code?
- A: Refer to the failure inspection section in the manual to troubleshoot common issues. If the problem persists, contact customer care for assistance.
- Q: Can I use any type of cookware on the induction cooktop?
- A: No, only induction-compatible cookware will work on this cooktop. Ensure your cookware has a magnetic bottom for proper induction heating.
- Q: How do I activate the child lock safety control?
- A: To activate the child lock, press and hold the designated button for a few seconds until the indicator light turns on. This feature prevents accidental changes to the settings.
MODELS
- FCTIN0583-12
- FCTIN0583-24
- FCTIN0583-30
- FCTIN0583-36
- FCTIN0569-36
Customer Care
Thank you for purchasing a Frono product. Please read the entire instruction manual before operating your new appliance for the first time. Whether you are an occasional user or an expert, it will be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the safety practices, features, operation, and care recommendations of your appliance. Both the model and serial number are listed inside the product. For warranty purposes, you will also need the date of purchase.
Product Information
- Model Number:
- Serial Number:
- Date of Purchase:
- Purchase Address and Phone:
Service Information
- Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your product.
- If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact Forno.
- To save time and money, before you call for service, check the troubleshooting guide. It listed the causes of minor operation problems that you can correct yourself.
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Services in Canada and the United States
- Keep the instruction manual handy to answer your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more assistance, please visit our website for fast support.
- Please provide us with your name, number, address, serial number of the product that troubleshooting, proof of purchase, and a short description of the issue.
- A customer service representative will contact you as soon as possible.
- All warranty work needs to be authorized by FORNO customer service.
- All our authorized service providers are carefully selected and rigorously trained by us.
Safety Warnings
Your safety is important to us. Please read the information below carefully before installing or using your new product.
Safety Warnings: Installation Electrical Shock Hazard
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
- Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
- Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
- Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Cut Hazard
- Take care – panel edges are sharp.
- Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important safety instructions
- Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
- No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
- Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the cooktop as it could reduce your installation costs.
- To avoid a hazard, this appliance must be placed according to these instructions for installation.
- This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
- This appliance should be connected to a circuit that incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
- Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.
Operation and maintenance
Electrical Shock Hazard
- Do not cook on a broken or cracked hob. If the hob surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
- Switch the hob off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
- Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.
Health Hazard
- This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
- However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field.
- Failure to follow this advice may result in death.
Hot Surface Hazard
- During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns.
- Do not let your body, clothing, or any item other than suitable cookware contact the ceramic glass until the surface is cool.
- Beware: Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
- Keep children away.
- Handles of saucepans may be hot to the touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
- Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
Cut Hazard
- The razor-sharp blade of a hob scraper is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use it with extreme care and always store it safely and out of reach of children.
- Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
Important safety instructions
- Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boil-over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
- Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
- Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
- Do not place or leave any magnetizable objects (e.g. credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices (e.g. computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be affected by its electromagnetic field.
- Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
- After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the hob as described in this manual. Do not rely on the pan detection feature to turn off the cooking zones when you remove the pans.
- Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
- Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the hob. Children climbing on the hob could be seriously injured.
- Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
- Children or a person with a disability that limits their ability to use the appliance should have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
- Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the surface of the product.
- Do not place or drop heavy objects on the product.
- Do not stand on your hob.
- Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the ceramic glass surface as this can scratch the glass.
- Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your hob, as these can scratch the ceramic glass.
- If the power supply cable is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified technician.
- This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as: -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; -farm houses; -clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments; -bed and breakfast-type environments.
- 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
- WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water but switch off the appliance and then cover it with a flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [Lead & Lead Compounds], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive harm. To minimize exposure to these substances. Always operate this unit according to the Owner’s Manual, and ensure that you provide proper ventilation. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Installation
Installation Instructions
- The appliance must be installed and connected by current regulations.
- After unpacking the appliance, ensure there is no visible damage. If it has been damaged during transit, DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT, and contact Forno Customer Care immediately.
Selection of installation equipment
- Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing.
- For the installation, a minimum of 2” (50mm) space shall be preserved around the hole. (Labeled as ‘X’ in next drawing & table).
- Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 1 3/16” (30mm). Please select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below :
Model | L | W | H | D | A | B | X |
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FCTIN0583-12 | 11 11/32” |
288mm
| 20 15/32”
520mm
| 2 7/32”
56mm
| 2 1/16”
52mm
| 10 7/16” + 3/16”
265mm+5
| 19 1/2”+ 3/16”
495mm+5
| 2” min 50mm min
FCTIN0583-24| 23 7/32”
590mm
| 20 15/32”
520mm
| 2 7/32”
56mm
| 2 1/16”
52mm
| 21 27/32” + 3/16”
555mm+5
| 19 1/2”+ 3/16”
495mm+5
| 2” min 50mm min
FCTIN0583-30| 30 5/16”
770mm
| 20 15/32”
520mm
| 2 7/32”
56mm
| 2 1/16”
52mm
| 29 11/32”+ 3/16”
745mm+5
| 19 1/2”+ 3/16”
495mm+5
| 2” min 50mm min
FCTIN0583-36| 35 7/16”
900mm
| 20 15/32”
520mm
| 2 7/32”
56mm
| 2 1/16”
52mm
| 34 7/16”+ 3/16”
875mm+5
| 19 1/2”+ 3/16”
495mm+5
| 2” min 50mm min
FCTIN0569-36| 35 7/16”
900mm
| 20 15/32”
520mm
| 2 7/32”
56mm
| 2 1/16”
52mm
| 34 7/16”+ 3/16”
875mm+5
| 19 1/2”+ 3/16”
495mm+5
| 2” min 50mm min
Under any circumstances, make sure the electric hob is well-ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Ensure the electric hob is in good working state.
As shown below:
Note: The safety distance between the induction cooktop surface and the cupboard above the hotplate should be at least 30” (760mm).
A Minimum height to cabinet | 29 29/32″ 760mm |
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B Minimum spacing under unit | 2” 50mm |
C Minimum backspacing for ventilation | 25/32” 20mm |
D Air intake for ventilation
E Air exit/exhaust| 3/16” 5mm
Installing the foam gasket
Before inserting the hob into the opening in the kitchen worktop, the supplied
foam gasket (in a plastic bag) must be attached to the lower side of the
ceramic glass.
DO NOT INSTALL THE HOB WITHOUT THE FOAM GASKET!
The gasket should be attached to the cooktop by following the next method:
- Remove the protective film from the gasket.
- Attach the gasket to the lower side of the glass, right next to the edge.
- The gasket must be attached along the entire length of the glass edge and should not overlap any of the corners.
- When installing the gasket, make sure that the glass does not come into contact with any sharp objects.
Before locating the fixing brackets
- The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.
Easy Fit kits
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There is one easy-fit kit package for each hob, including fixing clips and screws. Find the easy-fit kit package first.
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Fix clips to hob: Insert the fixing clips into fixing holes reserved on 2 sides of the housing, fix the clip to the housing with a screw, then insert the hob into the cabinet/work surface.
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Fix hob to cabinet: Insert the hob into the cabinet/work surface as below diagrams, the mounted clips on the sides can secure your hob sturdily.
Connecting the hob to the mains power supply
- The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a single-pole circuit breaker.
- The appliance has a large power rating and must be connected to electricity by a Qualified Electrician.
Notes:
- If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an after-sales technician using the proper tools, to avoid any accidents.
- If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply, an omni polar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between the contacts.
- The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it complies with safety regulations.
- The cable must not be bent or compressed.
- The cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a qualified technician.
Cautions
- The hob must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. Please never conduct the operation by yourself.
- The electric hob shall not be mounted to cooling equipment, dishwashers, and rotary dryers.
- The electric hob shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability.
- The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface shall withstand heat.
- To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be heat resistant.
- A steam cleaner is not to be used.
- This electric hob can be connected only to a supply with system impedance no more than 0.427 ohm. In case necessary, please consult your supply authority for system impedance information.
Note: For some of the models, the power cord might come with the plug. If so, you can directly plug in into the power outlet. Please keep the power cord plug out after use. For the models where the power cord comes without the plug, the method of connections is shown below.
Product Overview
Model: FCTIN0583-12
- Ceramic glass surface
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 2600W)
- 1300W Cooking Zone (Boost 1500W)
- Control panel
Control Panel
- Booster function control button
- Stop & Go control button
- Timer selection button
- Cooking zone selection button
- Timer/ Heating level “-“ button
- Timer/ Heating level “+“ button
- Child Lock control button
- On/Off control button
Model: FCTIN0583-24
- Ceramic glass surface
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- Control panel
Control Panel
- Booster function control button
- Stop & Go control button
- Heating level/Timer “-”/ “+” button
- Child Lock control button
- ON/OFF button
Model: FCTIN0583-30
- Ceramic glass surface
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- Control panel
Control Panel
- Cooking zone selection button
- Booster Control button
- Stop & Go control button
- Timer selection button
- Timer/Heating level slider control
- The child Lock control button
- On/Off control button
Model: FCTIN0583-36
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- Ceramic glass surface
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- 2300W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- Control panel
Control Panel
- Cooking zone selection button
- Booster function control button
- Stop & Go control button
- Timer control button
- Heating level /Timer slider control
- Child Lock control button
- On/Off control button
Model: FCTIN0569-36
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 2600W)
- 3000W Flexi-Zone (Boost 3600W)
- 2300W Cooking Zone (Boost 3000W)
- 2000W Cooking Zone (Boost 2600W)
- 3000W Flexi-Zone (Boost 3600W)
- 1500W Cooking Zone (Boost 2000W)
- Control Panel
Control Panel
- Cooking zone selection button
- Booster function control button
- Stop & Go control button
- Timer control button
- Flexi function control button
- Heating level /Timer slider control
- Flexi function control button
- Child lock control button
- On/Off control button
Notes: Product diagrams in the manual for reference only, there might be slight differences due to continual product improvement
Before using your new induction cooktop
- Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
- Remove any protective film that may still be on your new electric hob.
Using the Touch Controls
- The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
- Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
- You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
- Make sure the controls are always clean, and dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them.
- Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.
Choose the right Cookware
- Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
- You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test. Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for an induction hob.
- If you do not have a magnet:
- Put some water in the pan you want to check.
- If does not flash in the display and water is heating, the pan is suitable.
- Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable for an induction hob: pure stainless steel, aluminum, or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.
- Induction cooktops are made from smooth, ceramic glass, the heat comes from a magnetic induction coil which heats the cookware but not the cooking surface. The heat from the cookware is transferred to the food.
- You must use only metal pans specifically designed and/or approved for use on induction hobs. Never allow melamine or plastic containers to come in contact with the heat zones.
- A pan with a diameter of less than 140mm may not be detected by the induction hob. Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
- Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone. If you use smaller pot efficiency could be less than expected. Always center your pan on the cooking zone.
- Always lift pans off the hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.
- Notes: You can use any kind of pot or pan for Induction Hob.
Suggested pan dimensions for induction hob
The cooking zones are, up to a limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan. However, the bottom of this pan is suggested to have a minimum diameter according to the corresponding cooking zone. To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan in the center of the cooking zone.
Base diameter of the pots:
Cooking zone | Minimum | Maximum |
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6 5/ 16 ” (160mm) | 5 1/2″ (140mm) | 6 5/16” (160mm) |
7 3/ 32 ” (180mm) | 5 1/2″ (140mm) | 7 3/32” (180mm) |
8 9/ 32 ” (210mm) | 6 5/16” (160mm) | 8 9/32” (210mm) |
11” (280mm) | 9 1/16” (230mm) | 11” (280mm) |
Flexible zones (Only FCTIN0569-36) | 7 7/8” (200mm) | 15 3/4″x 7 15/32” |
(400mm x 190mm)
Using your Induction Cooktop
To start cooking
- After the hob be connected to electricity and power on.
- Press and hold the ON/OFF control button for about 3 seconds till you hear a “beep” to turn the hob on. Now the hob enters Standby mode, all heat setting indicators and Timer setting indicators show
- Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone you wish to use.
- Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
- Set the power/heat level of the cooking zone.
- Before adjusting the power/heat level, you need to select/touch the cooking zone button to activate the cooking zone you wish to use. The heat setting indicator of the selected zone will flash when active, then you can adjust the power/heat level by following the next step:
- FCTIN0583-12 / FCTIN0583-24: Touch control
- Set the heat setting by touching the or button.
- If one of the two buttons is pressed and held, the value will adjust down or up rapidly, from 0 to 9 in a circle.
- FCTIN0583-30 / FCTIN0583-36 / FCTIN0569-36: Slider Touch control model:
- Adjust the heat setting by sliding the slider control.
Notes:
- After connecting to electricity, when the power is on, the buzzer of the hob beeps once, all indicators light up for 1 second then go out.
- When the hob is in Standby mode, if there is no practice within 1 minute, the electric hob will auto turn off, with the buzzer beeps once.
- To turn on the hob, press the ON/OFF control button and hold on for about 3 seconds; To turn it off, just need to press the ON/OFF button again.
- The power level can be adjusted from 0 to 9.
- The heat setting indicator of the selected zone flashes when adjusting. After adjusting, the number flashes for 5 seconds then stops flashing, and then the setting is confirmed and set.
To turn off the hob
- You can turn the cooking zone off by adjusting the heat setting to level 0, which the indicator shows .
- You can also turn the whole hob off by touching the ON/OFF control button.
- Note: If there is a power cut-off during cooking, all settings will be canceled.
- Note: The cooling fan of the induction hob will remain on for about 1 minute after the hob is turned off.
Using Booster Function-Induction Hob
Some of the models might have one or several cooking zones that have a Booster function. You can use the “Booster” function to boost the power of the relevant cooking zone for a maximum power rating of 5 minutes. This function could reduce the cooking time, which is convenient for cooking when in a hurry!
To use the booster function when the hob is working follows below:
- Touch the cooking zone selection button to activate the cooking zone you want to use the Boost function.
- Touch the Booster function control button to activate the Booster function, the heating zone indicator will show “b” and flash for 5 seconds then stop flashing, then the Booster function be activated.
- Note: After the booster is finished, the cooking zone will return to its original setting. Cancel the Booster function
- Follow the above steps on how to activate the Booster function one more time when Booster is working to cancel the Booster function.
Flexible Areas-Induction Hob (Only for FCTIN0569-36)
The model FCTIN0569-36 has two Flexible cooking areas. These Flexible cooking areas can each be used as a single zone or as two independent zones, accordingly to the cooking needs anytime. Flexible areas are each made of two independent inductors that can be controlled separately. When working as a single zone, a cookware is moved from one zone to the other one within the flexible area keeping the same power level of the zone where the cookware originally was placed, and the part that is not covered by cookware is automatically switched off.
Important: Make sure to place the cookware centered on the single cooking zone. In the case of big pot, oval, rectangular and elongated pans make sure to place the pans centered on the cooking zone covering both crosses.
Active the flexible induction area
- To activate a flexible area as a single big zone, first press either of the two heating level slider control of this flexible area, then press the flexible area control button .
- When the flexible area works, the indicator above the corresponding flexible area control button lights, the power level indicator flashes, you can adjust the power level of the flexible area by sliding the slider.
Inactive the flexible induction area
- To deactivate the flexible area when it works, press either of the two heating level slider controls of this flexible area, when the power level indicator flashes, press the flexible control button again. The indicator will off after inactivity.
Child Lock Safety Control
- You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children accidentally turning the cooking zones on) by active Child Lock function.
- When the controls are locked, except the ON/OFF control button and Child Lock control button, all other touch control buttons are disabled.
To lock the controls
- Touch the Child Lock control button around three seconds. The timer indicator will show “Lo”, and Child Lock function be active.
To unlock the controls
- Make sure the electric hob is turned on.
- Touch and hold the Child Lock control button for around 3 seconds, the buzzer beeps once, and “Lo” disappears in the timer indicator, the Child Lock be inactive.
- You can now start using your electric hob.
- While in child lock mode, all control buttons are disabled except the ON/OFF button and child lock button.
- In case of an emergency, you can always turn off the hob using the ON/OFF control. However, for subsequent operations, you will need to unlock the hob first.
- Note: Under the Child Lock function, if the hob is turned off without deactivating the Child Lock, upon later activation, the Child Lock function will remain in effect.
Stop & Go function
- Cook effortlessly! Interruptions like doorbells, phone calls, or kids yelling from another room can disrupt your cooking. Stepping out of the kitchen may lead to a burnt dinner or a longer preparation time if you switch off everything.
- The Stop & Go function conveniently deactivates all zones. Upon your return, a single touch of the button restarts the hob exactly where it left off, allowing you to seamlessly continue cooking.
- Active Stop & Go function
- To activate the Stop & Go function, press the button once. All programmed settings are retained, the hob stops heating, and all heat setting indicators display “P”.
- Inactive Stop & Go function
- To deactivate the Stop & Go function upon your return, press the Stop & Go button again. All programmed settings will revert to their original state, and the Stop & Go indicator “P” will disappear from all indicators.
- While the Stop & Go function is active, all control buttons, except the ON/OFF and Stop & Go buttons, are disabled.
- Note: The hob will auto turn off if the Stop & Go function lasts more than 10 minutes.
Using the Timer
When the hob is turned on, you can use the timer in two different ways:
- You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
- You can set it to turn either or more than one cooking zone off.
- You can set the minute minder/timer for up to 99 minutes.
Timer Overview
Using the Timer as a Minute Minder – If you have not selected any cooking zones
FCTIN0583-12 / FCTIN0583-24: Touch control
- Touch the timer control button once .
- Set the timer setting by touching the or button.
- If press and hold either of the two buttons, the value will adjust down or up rapidly in a circle.
- Note: When the timer indicator is flashing, touching the timer control button again allows for a quick confirmation of the timer setting.
FCTIN0583-30/ FCTIN0583-36 / FCTIN0569-36: Slider Touch control
- Touch the timer control button once, the number of single digits in the timer indicator flashing, then adjust the single digit of the minute minder setting by sliding the slider control.
- Press the timer control button again, the number of ten digits in the timer indicator flashing, then adjust the tens digit of the minute minder setting by sliding the slider control.
Setting the timer to turn the cooking zone off
- FCTIN0583-12/ FCTIN0583-24: Touch control
- Touch the cooking zone selection button to activate the cooking zone you wish to use.
- Touch the timer control button once.
- Set the timer setting by touching the or button.
- If press and hold either of the two buttons, the value will adjust down or up rapidly in a circle.
- Note: When the timer indicator flashes, touch the timer control button another time, and can quickly confirm the timer setting.
- FCTIN0583-30/ FCTIN0583-36 / FCTIN0569-36: Slider Touch control
- Touch the cooking zone selection button to activate the cooking zone you wish to use.
- Touch the timer control button once, the number of single digits in the timer indicator flashing, then adjust the single digit of the minute minder setting by sliding the slider control.
- Press the timer control button again, the number of tens digit in the timer indicator flashing, then adjust the tens digit of minute minder setting by sliding the slider control.
- NOTE: The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate those zones be set with a timer. You can check the timer setting of different cooking zones which set with a timer, by activating this cooking zone.
- NOTE: If more than one heating zone has a timer setting, the timer indicator will show the lowest time. The red dot next to the power level indicator will flash.
- When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically.
- Note: The default setting of minute reminder and timer is 30 minutes.
- Note: After adjusting, the setting in the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds and then stop flashing, and then the setting be confirmed.
- Note: The minute reminder and timer can be used at the same time, the timer indicator shows the lowest time setting. If the lowest setting is a minute reminder, the red dot next to the timer indicator will flash. If the lowest setting is the timer setting, the red dot of the corresponding cooking zone power level indicator will flash.
- Note: If the indicator shows the timer setting of the cooking zone. To check the minute reminder setting, touch the heating level slider control, the indicator will show the minute reminder setting.
Detection of Pan and Small Articles
For the induction hob, if the display flashes” “ alternately with the heat setting, THIS MEANS:
- You have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone or,
- The pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking or,
- The pan is too small or not properly centered on the cooking zone.
Notes:
- No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan in the cooking zone.
- The display will auto-turn off after 2 minutes if no suitable pan is placed on it.
- When an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan (e.g. aluminum), or some other small item (e.g. knife, fork, key) has been left on the hob, the corresponding cooking zone will automatically turn off in 1 minute.
Residual Heat Warning
- Beware of hot surfaces When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat. The letter “ ” appears in the power setting indicator to warn you to keep away from it.
It can also be used as an energy-saving function:
- If you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.
Auto Shutdown
Another safety feature of the hob is auto shutdown. This occurs whenever you forget to switch off the cooking zone. The default shutdown times as below table:
Power level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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Default working timer (hour) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Over-heat Protection
- A temperature sensor equipped can monitor the temperature inside the hob. When an excessive temperature is monitored, the hob will auto stop operation.
Over-flow Protection
- For your safety, the programmer will auto shut off the power if liquid boiling or wet cloth over touch control panel. All control buttons became invalid except ON/OFF and Child Lock button unless you wipe the touch control area dry.
Heat Settings
The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on factors including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with the hob to find the settings that best suit you.
Heat setting | Suitability |
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1 – 2 | • Delicate warming for small amounts of food |
• Melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly.
• Gentle simmering
• Slow warming
3 – 4| • Reheating
• Rapid simmering
• Cooking rice
5 – 6| • Pancakes
7 – 8| • Sautéi
• Cooking pasta
9| • Stir-frying
• Searing
• Bringing soup to the boil
• Boiling water
Cleaning and Maintenance
Important: Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from ELECTRICITY supply and ensure the appliances are completely cool.
Cleaning the Hob Surface
- Clean spillages from the hob surface as soon as possible after use. Always ensure the surface is cool enough before cleaning.
- Use a soft cloth or kitchen paper to clean the surface. If the spillage has dried on the surface, you may need to use a specialist vitro-ceramic glass cleaner, which is available for most supermarkets.
- Do not use other abrasive cleaners and/or wire wool etc.., as it may scratch the ceramic glass surface of your hob.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
- Special care should be taken when removing hot substances to avoid permanent damage to the glass surface.
- Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when removing hot substances.
Maintenance of the Hob
If you find something goes wrong for your hob, before contacting the service or where you purchased it, please check whether below:
- There is no power to the appliance:
- Check whether there is a power cut of your department;
- Check whether the appliance be connected to electricity properly;
- Has the timer setting elapsed;
- Whether it reaches the longest cooking time setting and auto shut off;
- Whether there is liquid boiling over touch control panel and overflow protection devices auto shut off;
- The touch control panel buttons can’t be active:
- Whether it’s under “Child Lock”, which there is “Lo” shows in timer displayer;
- Whether liquid/wet cloth over touch control panel active overflow protection;
- After cooking there is “H” shown on display:
- This is normal. The hob has Residual Heat Warning safety features. It will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.
- After turn off, the fan of the induction hob remains working for a while:
- This is normal, this is to help appliances completely cool down.
- Some pans make crackling or clicking noises during use of the induction hob:
- This is normal, it’s the sound of induction coils during working, and for different construction of your cookware, the clicking might be slightly different.
- The glass is being scratched:
- Check whether you use unsuitable cookware, like rough-edged cookware.
- Check whether unsuitable, abrasive scourer or cleaning products being used.
- The heating element of the ceramic hob turns on and off alternately when working:
- This is a normal and natural feature for ceramic hob. The programmer of ceramic hob, together with the thermostat or thermocouple in heating element, could control the hob work at set power level and avoid overheating by heating element work on/off alternately.
- If working at the highest power level, the heating element will continue to turn on for a certain time then on/off alternately.
- If working at other lower power level, the heating element will on/off alternately at certain frequency since beginning based on power setting of the cooking zone.
Hints and Tips
What? | How? | Important! |
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Everyday soiling on glass (fingerprints, marks, stains left by food or non- sugary spillovers on the glass)| 1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Apply a vitro-ceramic glass cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot!)
3. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4. Switch on the power supply to the hob.
| • When turn off the power supply of hob, there will be no ‘hot surface’ indication, but the cooking zone may still be hot! Take extreme care.
• Heavy-duty scourers, some nylon scourers and harsh/abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the glass. Always read the label to check if your cleaner or scourer is suitable.
• Never leave cleaning residue on the hob glass surface: the glass may
become stained.
Boil over, melts, and hot sugary spills on the glass| Remove these immediately with a fish slice, palette knife or razor blade scraper suitable for ceramic glass of hob, but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Hold the blade or utensil at a 30° angle and scrape the soiling or spill to a cool area of the hob.
3. Clean the soiling or spill it up with a dish cloth or paper towel.
4. Follow steps 2 to 4 for ‘Everyday soiling on glass’ above.
| • Remove stains left by melts and sugary food or spillovers as soon as possible. If left to cool on the glass, they may be difficult to remove or even permanently damage the glass surface.
• Cut hazard: when the safety cover is retracted, the blade in a scraper is razor-sharp. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.
Spillovers on the touch controls| 1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Soak up the spill
3. Wipe the touch control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.
4. Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.
5. Switch on the power supply to the hob.
| • The hob may beep and turn
itself off, and the touch controls may not function while there is liquid on them. Make sure you wipe the touch control area dry before turning the hob back on.
Failure Inspection for induction hob
If an abnormality comes up, the induction hob will enter the protective state
automatically and display corresponding protective codes:
Problem | Possible causes | What to do |
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E1/E2 | Abnormal supply voltage | Please check whether power supply is normal, |
Power on after the power supply is normal.
E3| High temperature of the pan sensor| Check whether no liquid in pan, fill
with liquid then restart.
E5| High temperature of the IGBT
temperature sensor
| Please restart after the induction hob cools down.
For all other error codes, switch off and contact Forno Customer Care.
Electronic Diagram
FCTIN0583-12
FCTIN0583-24/ FCTIN0583-30
FCTIN0583-36 / FCTIN0569-36
WARRANTY
What this limited warranty covers:
- The Warranty coverage provided by Forno Appliances in this statement applies exclusively to the original Forno appliance (“Product”) sold to the consumer (“Purchaser”) by an authorized Forno dealer/distributor/retailer, purchased and installed in the United States or Canada, and which has always remained within the original country of purchase (the United States or Canada).
- Warranty coverage is activated on the date of the Product’s original retail purchase and has a duration of two (2) years.
- Warranty coverage is non-transferable. In the event of the replacement of parts or of the entire product, the replacement Product (or parts) shall assume the remaining original Warranty activated with the original retail purchase document.
- This Warranty shall not be extended concerning such replacement. Forno Appliances will repair or replace any component/part that fails or proves defective due to material and/or workmanship within 2 years of the date of the original retail purchase and under conditions of ordinary residential, non-commercial use. Repair or replacement will be free of charge, including labor at standard rates and shipping expenses.
- The purchaser is responsible for making the Product reasonably accessible for service. Repair service must be performed by a Forno Authorized Service company during normal working hours.
Important
- Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.
- Forno’s liability on any claim of any kind, concerning the goods and/or services provided, shall in no event exceed the value of the goods or service or part thereof which has given rise to the claim.
30-Day Cosmetic Warranty
- The Purchaser must inspect the product at the time of delivery.
- Forno warrants that the Product is free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for thirty (30) days from the date of the original retail purchase of the Product.
This coverage includes:
- Paint blemishes
- Chips
- Macroscopic finish defects
Cosmetic warranty does NOT cover:
- Issues resulting from incorrect transport, handling, and/ or installation (e.g.: dents, broken, warped or deformed structures or components, cracked or otherwise damaged glass components);
- Slight color variations on painted/enameled components;
- Differences caused by natural or artificial lighting, location, or other analogous factors; > stains/corrosion/discoloration caused by external substances and/or environmental factors; > labor costs, display, floor, B-stock, out-of-box,“ as is” appliances and demo units.
How to receive service
- To receive warranty services, the Purchaser must contact the Forno Support department to determine the problem and the required service procedures.
- Troubleshooting with a customer service representative will be necessary before moving forward with the service. The model number, serial number, and date of original retail purchase will be requested.
Warranty Exclusions: What Is Not Covered.
- Use of the Product in any non-residential, commercial application.
- Use of the Product for anything other than its intended purpose.
- Repair services provided by anyone other than a Forno Authorized Service agency.
- Damages or repair services to correct services provided by unauthorized parties or the use of unauthorized parts.
- Installation not by local/state/city/county fire codes, electrical codes, gas codes, plumbing codes, building codes, laws or regulations.
- Defects or damage due to improper storage of the Product.
- Defects, damage, or missing parts on products sold out of the original factory packaging or from displays. > Service calls or repairs to correct an incorrect installation of the Product and/or related accessories.
- Replacement of parts/service calls to connect, convert or otherwise repair the electrical wiring and/or gas line to properly use the product.
- Replacement of parts/service calls to provide instructions and information on the use of the Product.
- Replacement of parts/service calls to correct issues arising from the product being used in a manner other than what is normal for residential use. Replacement of parts/service calls due to wear and tear of components such as seals, knobs, pan supports, shelving, cutlery baskets, buttons, touch displays, and scratched or broken ceramic-glass tops.
- Replacement of parts/service calls for lack of/improper maintenance, including but not limited to the build-up of residues, stains, scratches, discoloration, and corrosion.
- Defects and damages arising from accidents, alteration, misuse, abuse or improper installation.
- Defects and damages arising from Product transport, logistics, and handling. Inspection of the product must be made at the time of delivery. Following receipt and inspection, the selling dealer/delivery company must be notified of any issues arising from handling, transport, and logistics.
- Defects and damages arising from external forces beyond the control of Forno Appliances, including but not limited to wind, rain, sand, fires, floods, mudslides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity, power surges,
- Lightning, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and other acts of God.
- Products whose serial number has been altered/damaged/tampered with. In no case shall Forno be held liable or responsible for damage to surrounding property, including furniture, cabinetry, flooring, panels, and other structures surrounding the Product. Forno is neither liable nor responsible for the Product if it is located in a remote area or an area where certified trained technicians are not reasonably available. Purchaser must bear any transportation and delivery costs of the Product to the nearest Authorized Service Center or the additional travel expenses of a certified trained technician.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION FOR THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON FORNO. FORNO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, TIME AWAY FROM WORK, MEALS, LOSS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGES, TRAVELING OR HOTEL EXPENSES, EXPENSES TO RENT OR PURCHASE APPLIANCES, REMODELING/CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES OVER DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE UNDENIABLY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY FORNO OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF FORNO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST FORNO BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY FORNO AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOREGOING, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO THE PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY FORNO THAT IS NOT A DIRECT RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF FORNO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NON-TRANSFERABLE, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. www.forno.ca. Read these instructions carefully before using your appliance, and keep it carefully. If you follow the instructions, your appliance will provide you with many years of good service.
References
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