SmartBurner Intelligent Stove Top User Manual

SmartBurner Intelligent Stove Top

Specifications:

• Cooking surface temperature kept below auto-ignition point of most cooking oils
• Larger cooking surface and efficient heat retention
• One-year warranty against manufacturing defects
• Designed and engineered in North America

Product Information

Congratulations on your purchase of SmartBurner! This innovative product from Pioneering Technology Corp. is designed to provide a safer and more efficient cooking experience. SmartBurner is a patented replacement burner for electric coil elements that enhances cooking performance while ensuring safety.

Key Features:

• Efficiently retains heat and has a larger cooking surface
• Improves cooking performance
• Easy to clean with solid cast iron plate
• Transforms the look of your stove

Installation Instructions:

1. Remove the existing coil element by following the instructions in your stove/range manual.
2. Ensure all stove/element dials are in the OFF position and that the coil elements are cool to touch.
3. Install SmartBurner by replacing the coil elements with the new burner plates.
4. Ensure proper alignment and connection of SmartBurner.

Product Usage

SmartBurner is designed to provide a safe and efficient cooking experience. Here are some important tips for using SmartBurner:

Safety Precautions:

• SmartBurner should not glow red when functioning properly. If it does, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the manual.
• Check the stove panel element indicator light to determine if a burner plate is on.
• SmartBurner holds heat longer than a coil element, so use caution when touching the burner plate.

Cooking Tips:

• Use the stored heat in SmartBurner by turning it off several minutes before cooking is complete for additional energy savings.
• Clean up is easy with the solid cast iron plate, preventing food spills between electric coils.

FAQ:

1. Q: How do I know if SmartBurner is on?
   A: Check the stove panel element indicator light to determine if a burner plate is on.

2. Q: Can SmartBurner reach excessive temperatures?
   A: SmartBurner is designed to never reach excessive temperatures. Always use caution when touching the burner plate.

IMPORTANT!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
NEVER LEAVE COOKING UNATTENDED
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION!

• When functioning properly, SmartBurner will not glow red. (If it does, see Troubleshooting on page 8.) To avoid risk of burning, check the stove panel element indicator light to determine if a burner plate is on.
• Since SmartBurner holds heat longer than a coil element, always take extra care before touching a burner plate, especially after cooking.

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of SmartBurner. The state of the art Temperature Limiting Control™ (TLC) technology that has been protecting people and their homes since 2007 will soon be at work in your home! SmartBurner is a patented replacement burner for electric coil elements that looks smart, cooks smart and saves smart. This product comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects and was proudly designed and engineered in North America.

KEY FEATURES

• Cooking surface temperature is kept below the auto-ignition point of most cooking oils and many other common household items.
• SmartBurner has a larger cooking surface and retains heat more efficiently than a coil element so you use less energy to cook food.
• The larger cooking surface and heat retention of SmartBurner improves cooking performance.
• SmartBurner makes clean up easy. The solid cast iron plate means no more food spills between the electric coils.
• Transforms the look of your stove in seconds!

REMEMBER

• Since you are cooking and not welding, SmartBurner is designed to never reach excessive temperatures. The stove panel element indicator light is your best way to determine if a burner is on. Of course, even when turned off, SmartBurner will retain heat for longer per iods than electric coils. Always use extra caution when touching SmartBurner.
• SmartBurner may take longer than a regular coil element to cool after use due to the burner plates large thermal mass. It is possible to take advantage of the stored heat by turning off the burner plate several minutes before cooking is complete and using the heat in the plate to do the remaining cooking. This results in additional energy savings.

INSTALLING SmartBurner

SmartBurner is a direct replacement for the removable coil elements found on all typical North American electric ranges. Installation is very easy.

Instructions

• Your new SmartBurner has been designed to replace your stove’s electric coils but not the drip pans. The set of Standard Rings that have been factory installed on the four burner plates are compatible with most major brands sold in North America.

• Remove the existing coil element following the instructions in your stove/ range manual. This usually involves lifting the coil from the drip pan and pulling it out of the stove plug. Repeat this for the other coil elements (Picture 1).
  Note: Ensure that all stove/ element dials are in the OFF position and that all coil elements are cool enough to touch.

Note: If the large burner does not sit flat or slides side-to-side in the drip pan of your stove, as shown in Picture 2, a different set of rings may be required. Please contact Pioneering Tech at 1.800.433.6026 or service@pioneeringtech.com and we will send you a set of “low-profile” rings to fit your stove.

• Next, plug each SmartBurner into its size appropriate hole in the stovetop, keeping in mind that there are 6″ and 8″ diameter burners (Pictures 3, 4, and 5). Note: Please ensure that all stove dials remain in the OFF position until all SmartBurner plates are installed.

Picture 5

MAXIMIZING COOKING PERFORMANCE
Since SmartBurner holds heat more efficiently and provides a larger cooking surface, food will cook more evenly. These same features are likely to result in savings of up to 50% on the amount of energy needed to cook food. Actual cooking performance depends on the cookware used and individual techniques. Follow these simple steps to maximize the cooking performance of your new SmartBurner.

Use Cookware with Flat Bottoms

The flatness of the bottom of the pot or pan is a critical factor in maximizing cooking performance. As with glass top electric stoves, the flatter the bottom of the cookware the better the cooking performance. The reason is simple. Flat- bottomed pots and pans provide the greatest contact with the heat source. If you have been cooking on an electric coil for some time, it is possible that your cookware may no longer sit flat since the high temperatures that electric coils reach often warp or damage cookware. If you notice that your cookware does not sit flat on your SmartBurner plates this will slow cooking performance. You may wish to consider purchasing new cookware. Your cookware does not need to be expensive, but it should be flat-bottomed if you want to maximize cooking performance.

A simple test to determine the flatness of your cookware:

Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the pot or pan. If there are no gaps between the ruler and the pot or pan then your cookware will be effective for maximizing cooking performance. If there are gaps then you may wish to consider new cookware to maximize cooking performance.

Match Cookware to Burner Plate
Cookware performs best when it is only slightly larger than the SmartBurner plate. Match large pots or pans with large burner plates and small pots or pans with small burner plates for optimal cooking results.

Cookware Material
Aluminum, Stainless steel and copper are the best conductors of heat. Using cookware made of one of these materials will help maximize cooking performance. Ceramic and glass are poor conductors of heat and can result in significantly longer cooking times.

Use Lids Where Possible
Using a lid always improves cooking performance. Tight fitting lids placed on pots and pans can reduce heat loss and shorten cooking time.

FOR BEST RESULTS – We recommend cookware with the following characteristics:

• Flat bottom and straight sides
• Tight fitting lids
• Well balanced
• Made from material that conducts heat efficiently (e.g. aluminum, stainless steel or copper)

Poor Characteristics:

CARE & MAINTENANCE

BEFORE YOU COOK WITH SMARTBURNER
Before being used for the first time, SmartBurner should be heated up on the HI or maximum setting for approximately 7-10 minutes without any utensils. During this ‘curing’ process, the protective coating is hardened and obtains its maximum strength.
Note: There may be a slight odor/smoke the first time you use your stove with the SmartBurner installed. This is normal and should dissipate after the first use.

CLEANING YOUR SMARTBURNER

• Always ensure burner is cool before attempting to clean.
• Never soak your SmartBurner or put in the dishwasher.
• Use damp cloth or sponge with mild detergent to clean surface of burner and surrounding plate. Never use harsh abrasives or steel wool pads on any part of the SmartBurner.
• Thoroughly wipe soap from a burner plate and towel dry.
• For best results clean your burner plates and drip pans regularly.
• Use dry pots and keep wet utensils or objects with condensation, such as pot lids, away from the SmartBurner.

For hard-to-remove stains, please try one of the following options:
Option 1 – Vegetable Oil:

1. Apply vegetable oil sparingly on each burner plate and spread it around the entire surface of the plate.
2. Turn the hood vent ON to allow for the minimal amount of smoke created to escape.
3. Turn the power of burners ON Med-HI.
4. Allow the burners to be ON for roughly 5 minutes. This will help break up the grease/rust on the burner.
5. Turn the burners OFF after roughly 5 minutes.
6. Once the burners are cool, clean the cast iron plates with mild soap and towel dry.

Option 2: – SmartBurner Polish: Range Solid Element Cleaner:
In those instances where spotting or rusting has occurred SmartBurner Polish can be applied which can help to maintain the original matte black appearance.

Directions for use:

1. Turn on the hood vent first as some smoke and a strong smell will occur. This is normal and is non- toxic and will disappear in 7-10 minutes.
2. Prior to applying SmartBurner Polish, clea n the plates with a soapy non-abrasive scouring pad..
3. Dry the plates thoroughly.
4. Apply SmartBurner polish sparingly to the SmartBurner Plate
5. Spread polish evenly with a paper towel or dry cloth.
6. Turn the element ON a Med-Hi setting for 3-5 minutes to bake the polish in.
7. When the plate is completely cool, rub lightly with a paper towel to remove any excess polish.

Note: SmartBurner Polish is available from our website: www.pioneeringtech.com, Amazon OR please contact your wholesale distribution partner to get the SmartBurner Polish

TROUBLESHOOTING

SmartBurner is a carefully engineered product. Many times, what may appear to be a product issue, under certain conditions, is a normal operating characteristic of the stove or product.

Pioneering Technology Corp – Service
Call: Toll Free 800-433-6026 (USA/Canada)
Email: service@pioneeringtech.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

Pioneering Technology Corp. (PTC) warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship when operated and maintained according to the instructions provided for a period of: One (1) year from date of purchase for residential use
The limited warranty does not cover damage resulting from commercial use, misuse, accident, modification or alteration to hardware or software, tampering, unsuitable physical or operating environment beyond product specifications, or improper maintenance. There is no warranty of uninterrupted or error-free operation. Proof of purchase is required to establish date of purchase.

For service under this warranty contact your SmartBurner distributor or Pioneering Technology Corp. at:
Pioneering Technology Corp – Service Dept. 2785 Skymark Ave., Unit 13
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Y3
Canada
Call: Toll Free 800-433-6026 (USA/Canada)
Email: service@pioneeringtech.com
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY CORP. DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY OR OTHER EQUITABLE GROUNDS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY CORP. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
PTC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at PTC’s option, either (a) return of the price paid for the product or (b) repair or replacement of the product that does not meet PTC’s Limited Warranty, and which is returned to PTC. In no event shall PTC’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product.

COOKING FIRE SAFETY TIPS

• Never leave food cooking on the stovetop unattended.
• Keep cooking area clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packing).
• Keep children and pets away from cooking areas by creating a three-foot (one-meter) ‘kid-free zone’ around the stove.
• Wear short, close fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.
• Turn pot handles inward so they can’t be bumped, and children can’t grab them.
• Never use a wet oven mitt, as it presents a scald danger if the moisture in the mitt is heated.

(Source: National Fire Protection Association NFPA)

Conforms to UL Std 858 Certified to CSA Std C22.2 No. 61
Volts: 208~240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1-phase Max.
WATTS: 2100W (8”), 1250W (6)

References

• Pioneering Technology - Smart Cooking Fire Safety Solutions

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