anko IC3742-SA User manual

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INDUCTION COOKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL NO: IC3742-SA
Please read the User Manual carefully before use and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE FIRST USE.
1. To reduce electric shock, risk of fire or injury, please read the operating instructions carefully
before using the appliance for the first time and save it for future reference.
2. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
3. Never operate the appliance if any cable or part has been damaged or malfunctioned.
4. For electrical safety, appliance should only to be repaired by a qualified electrical person.
5. Children and infirm person are not aware of the hazards of an electric appliance. Therefore,
never allow them to operate the appliance unless they are properly supervised.
6. Please switch OFF and unplug the appliance before cleaning, during maintenance or
relocation, and whenever it is not in use
7. This appliance is for household use only.
8. Do not place any objects on the appliance.
9. Please place the power cord in the right place in order to avoid tripping the unit over.
10. 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 instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
11. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
12. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly, qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
13. The appliance should be installed at minimum distance of 10cm from the wall or other
obstacles.
14. Do not use bug sprays or other flammable cleaners on the unit and keep away from gas
stoves, or any fire and heat sources.
15. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
16. The power cord must be plugged into the wall outlet with earthing.
17. Always keep the induction cooker unplugged when not in use.
18. Do not put the cooker on a wet or unstable place, or near a heating range to avoid deformity.
19. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the appliance and electric cord in water or
any liquid, do not allow any liquid to fall on the electric parts.
20. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments
21. Do not use this appliance for any other purpose but its intended use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Do not use on a sink drain board. Misuse may cause
injury.
22. Never use the induction cooker without placing food in the cooking pot, otherwise its
operational performance may be affected.

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23. Do not use attachments or accessories which are not recommended by the manufacturer.
They may cause malfunction or injury
24. The induction cooker should be operated in a separate electrical circuit from other operating
appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not
operate properly or activate the household circuit breaker.
25. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate
remote-control system.
NOTE: To avoid any malfunction or damage, do not tilt or move the unit during operation.
Caution, hot surface. Care must be taken. The surfaces are liable to get
hot during use.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING INDUCTION COOKER
NEVER heat foods in sealed containers, such as compressed products, cans or coffee pots, to
avoid explosion cause by heat expansion.
To avoid affecting product performance and to prevent injury, do not heat empty pots. When in
use, do not leave the appliance without supervision for a long time.
The utensils provided for the induction cooker can only be used for induction cooking. It must not
be used on both induction cooker and gas stove/cooker.
People with heart pacemakers should consult a doctor prior to operating this product. The
magnetic field generated by this product can interfere with heart pacemakers. Only use the
appliance after confirming that it does not affect the pacemaker.
To avoid danger, do not place paper, aluminium foil, cloth or other unsuitable articles in between
cooking utensil and cooking plate for indirect heating
When using the induction cooker, do not place it on any metal platform (such as iron, stainless
steel, aluminium).
Do not place the induction cooker on surface with carpet, table cloth or thin paper when in use. Air
inlet or air outlet may be blocked and cause malfunction.
Do not touch the cooking plate surface on the cooker with sharp obects to avoid cracking or
damaging the plate surface. If the surface is cracked, DO NOTuse. switch OFF the appliance and
disconnect from mains power to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
The induction cooker mush not be overloaded with weight exceeding 8kg. Overloading may
damage the plastic enclosure and cooking plate.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the cooking plate
since they can get hot.

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PRODUCT PARTS
CONTROL PANEL
1. Quick setting or LOCK
2. Power/Time regulating
3. Function
4. ON/OFF
5. Display
6. Function indicator

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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any protective film that may be still on the cooking plate.
Wipe the cooking plate with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Check that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance.
Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads when cleaning.
Do not immerse the induction cooker, cord or plug in water at any time.
USING 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 as shown below.
Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. utensil or
cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult ot operate.
OPERATION
Make sure the air vents are not blocked
Make sure the cookware is filled with food or liquid.
Make sure the cookware is placed in the center of cooking plate.
1. Insert the power plug into socket, a beep will be heard. Turn on the induction cooker on by
pressing the On/Off key, “     ” will show on the display, indicating that the induction cooker is
in standby mode.
2. After switch on the induction cooker, press “Function” key to select power level or temperature
mode.
After pressing the “ON/OFF” key, if no function button is pressed for 60
seconds, the induction cooker will switch off automatically.
After pressing the “Function” key, if there is no pot or any incompatible pot is
placed on the cooking plate, the induction cooker will not heat up and the alarm
will sound to indicate that abnormal operation is happening.

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To cook in POWER LEVEL mode
3. Press the “Function” key once, the cooker will enter the power level mode and “Power” indicator
will illuminate. The default power “1200” displays and the cooker will start heating.
4. You can continue cooking at this power level or select an alternative power level by pressing
“▲” or “▼” key to select a power level between 200 and 2000.
5. Pressing the “Function” key one more time to enter timer mode. “Timer” indicator will
illuminate and display flash with the digit “0”.
6. Pressing “▲” or “▼” key to select cooking time between 5 and 180 minutes, selected time will
flash for 5 times before it is set.
7. Once the time is set, the induction cooker start counting down. The power level and time
setting will cycle on the display.
8. When the counting down is over, the induction cooker automatically stops heating and switch
off.
To cook in TEMPERATURE mode:
9. Pressing the “Function” three times, the cooker will enter temperature mode and “Temp”
indicator will illuminate. The default temperature “180”is displayed and the cooker will start
heating.
10. You can continue cooking at this temperature level or select an alternative temperature by
pressing “▲” or “▼” key to select a temperature level between 60 and 240.
11. Pressing the “Function” one more time to enter timer mode. “Timer” indicator will illuminate
and display flash with the digit “0”.
12. Pressing “▲” or “▼” key to select cooking time between 5 and 180minutes, selected time will
flash for 5 times before it was set.
13. Once time is set, the induction cooker will start counting down. The temperature & time
setting will cycle to display.
14. When the counting down is over, the induction cooker automatically stops heating and
switches off.
Under timer mode, the unit can be shut-off manually by pressing ON/OFF key.
The timer shut-off setting will be cancelled when the unit is switched off.
The cooker has default timer of 2 hours. If the cooker is left on idle, it will shut off
automatically after switching on for 2 hours.
QUICK SETTING
Under POWER LEVEL mode
Press “MIN” key to set the power level to “200”
Press “MAX” key to set the power level to “2000”
Under TEMPERATURE mode
Press “MIN” key to set the power level to “60”
Press “MAX” key to set the power level to “240”

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HOW TO LOCK
1. Press the “MIN” and “MAX” key simultaneously to activate lock function. “ L “ will show on
display.
2. Now only the “ON/OFF” key can be used to switch off the induction cooker, all the other
operations are locked.
3. Press “MIN” and “MAX” key simultaneously to unlock the lock function.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before cleaning, please switch off the appliance first and then disconnect the power plug from
mains power outlet. Wait till the cooker plate of the induction cooker has cool down completely
before cleaning.
2. After using the induction cooker for a long time, the opening of air inlet/air outlet will pile up with
dust or other dirt, please wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Dust in the air inlet and outlet can be
cleaned by using a soft brush or a mini vacuum cleaner.
Note: Please do not rinse it with water or other liquids.
3. For oil spots on the cooker plate, wipe the cooker plate by using a soft moist cloth with a little
tooth paste or mild detergent. And then use a soft moist cloth to wipe it until no stain remains.
4. When not using it for a long time, please disconnect the power plug from the mains power outlet
and protect the induction cooker from any dust or bugs.
COMPATIBLE COOKWARE
Requirement for compatible pots: pots containing magnetic inductive material.
Shape requirement: flat bottom, with the diameter more than 18.5cm and less than 20cm.
After the first use, some white spots may appear at the bottom of the pot. This is normal.
Please pour some vinegar into the pot, heat it at approximately 60-80°C, then wipe the
spots away with a brush.
If the pot is removed, the induction cooker will stop heating immediately. The buzzer will
sound for 1 minute and the cooker will go into standby mode automatically.

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NON-COMPATIBLE COOKWARE
Incompatible pots material: glass, ceramic, aluminium, copper and other non-magnetic
material.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
When plug is inserted into the mains
power outlet socket, a beep sound will
not be heard, and the indicator will not
light when touching the POWER
button.
Check the supply plug is not disconnected from the mains
power outlet socket.
Check the power switch or fuse in your home is not
switched OFF.
Continuous 15s beep sound will be
heard and then the unit stop operating.
Check the cooking pot/pan is compatible for induction
cooking.
Make sure the pan is centered on the cooking plate.
Check the bottom diameter of the pan is more than 12cm.
The unit stops heating suddenly during
use.
The ambient temperature is too high.
Check the air intake or vents are not blocked.
The cooker may have reached the set temperature and the
it is on keep warm state.
The overheat protection circuit may have activated. Allow
the cooker to cool down for 10 minutes and then try using it
again.
The temperature cannot be controlled
when keeping warm or grilling food.
The bottom on the cooking pot/pan is rounded. Use a
pot/pan with a flat base.
Check the power indicator light is ON.

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The induction cooker will stop heating if the following malfunctions occur, after 3s, the
display will show the malfunction code with an alarm. The malfunction code will show up
on the display. The display can be cleared by touching the power ON/OFF switch button
and the appliance will enter the standby state.
NOTE: If the fault code cannot be cleared by touching the ON/OFF switch button,
disconnect cooker from mains power for 10 minutes and then try using it again. If the fault
code still appears on the display, cooker may be faulty.
DISPLAY
DIRECTION
E0
check whether the pan is in place
E1
the circuit is malfunctioned
E2
the temperature sensor is open-circuited or short-circuited
E3
the input voltage is too high (260V-275V)
E4
the input voltage is too low (145V-165V)
E5
the cooker surface temperature is too high
E6
IGBT temperature is higher than 95℃
E7
the IGBT temperature sensor is open-circuited or short-circuited
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Rated voltage: 220-240V ~ 50Hz
Rated power: 2000W

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12 MONTH WARRANTY
Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.
Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is
used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This
warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where possible) for this
product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. Kmart will bear the reasonable
expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result
of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on
1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer Help at
Kmart.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense
incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service Centre at 690
Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New
Zealand legislation.