CIARRA CATIH1 User manual

Model Number:
CATIH1
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Dear customer:
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instruction manual carefully before installation & use.
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Important Safety Instruction
When using this product, pls follow the basic safety precautions listed below.
1. Please read allinstructions carefully before using this product. Ingesting
this product.
2. Do not touch the hot plate.
3. Toprevent electrical hazards, avoid water or other liquids.
4. Do not place items of interest to children inthe cabinets above the
cooktop or on the back splash of the cooktop - children can be seriously
injured byclimbing on the cooktop to get something.
5. Please make sure that the product isunplugged andthat the product has
cooled down before cleaning.
6. Do not operate with a damaged cord, plug or inany way dropped or
damaged. Do not operate with damaged cords, plugs or operate with
products that have been dropped or damaged inanyway. Ifany problems
arise, contact the manufacturer directly or call a technician.
7. If itrains, please do not useitoutdoors.
8. Fire may occur ifthe surface iscovered or comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, paper towels, etc, while operating.
9. When not inuse, besure to turn offthe andunlpug the power supply.
10. Do not place this product on or near an electric stove or ina heated oven.
11. People with pacemakers or similar medical devices should becareful
standing near the product when itworking. Electromagnetic fields may
affect pacemakers or similar devices. Consult your physician, or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker, for more information about the possible
effects ofelectromagnetic fields emitted by the induction cooker.
12. Be sure to have a working smoke detector in or near the kitchen.
13. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that a person with physical or
mental impairments not usethe appliance unless accompanied bya
qualified person. The same recommendation applies tochildren.
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Cooking Safety
This product isdesigned toheat up cookwares to cook foods and keep it
warm. It’s intended for useinprivate homes only. Do not useitfor commercial
purposes.
1. Do not allow aluminum foil, paper or cloth to come incontact with a hot
element.
2. Avoid preparing food inaluminum foil or plastic containers over the hot
cooking zones.
3. Protective liners - Do not usealuminum foil to line cooking zone, drip bowls
or oven bottoms, except as suggested inthe manual. Improper useof these
liners may result ina risk of electric shock or fire.
4. Always remove the covers on sealed or canned goodsand before heating
to avoid explosion.
5. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that a person with physical or
mental impairments not use the appliance unless accompanied bya
qualified person. The same recommendation applies to children.
6. When the unit ison, do not touch outside the control panel as the surface
may contain residual heat. Itisimportant to be aware that the unit’s
surfacewill remain hot for a short period oftime after use.
Important Safety Information
The danger of electric shock
1. Ensure that the power cable never gets wet or damp while the product is in
use. Route the cable properly to ensure it does not get trapped or
damaged in any way.
2. Make sure the power plug is properly installed, The voltage rating of the
connection corresponds to the specification of the rating label.
3. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
4. If cracks appear on the surface of the cooktop, remove the plug from the
electrical outlet to avoid electric shock. Make sure that the power cord
and power plug are never immersed in water or other liquids.
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Warning! Risk of injury!
1. Do not touch the area where a hot pan has just been boiled. After cooking,
this area may be very hot.
2. This product should only be used by children at least 8 years old and older.
Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from equipment and
power cords.
3. Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children unless
they are over 8 years old and have a guardian at the side.
4. Do not to touch the cooktop directly after use. There is a risk of burns!
Hazards to pets
Animals may also damage the appliance itself. Therefore, you should keep
animals away from appliances in general.
Danger of fire
1. Overheated food will start to burn! Never leave the product unattended
during use.
2. In addition, never put products under flammable objects, especially
curtains.
3. Do not heat a sealed container. Thermal expansion can quickly lead to an
explosion.
4. Do not heat an empty container. This will quickly overheat, resulting in the
risk of fire and serious damage to the cooktop.
5. Do not place any metal objects on the cooktop, such as kitchen utensils or
cutlery, which can become very hot in the induction zone.
6. Be careful when heating small amounts of oil! Do not use high power or
high temperature levels. Otherwise, the oil may burn and catch fire! Never
use water to put out burning oil! Cover the flame with a suitable lid or
plate to smother it.
7. This product is equipped with a ventilation fan at the bottom to always
ensure free air intake, leaving at least 4 inches of space around the
product.
This product has a polarized plug (one side is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug can only be inserted into the polarized
socket in one way. If the plug does not fit completely into the socket, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
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Part Description:
1. Cook zone
2. Power setting display
3. Temperature Indicator
4. Timer button
5. "-" button
6. "+" button
7. Power/Temperature Mode Selection
8. On/Off
9. Child lock
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How to use
1. Place the induction cooker on a dry surface.
2. Place the compatible cookware in the cook zone (1) indicated on the
induction hob.
Note: Make sure the bottom of the cookware is clean.
3. Insert the plug into a 120volt outlet. The product will beep and the light
above the on/off button will flash.
4. Press the ON/OFF (8) button to turn the product on. the ON/OFF indicator
will light up.
5. Press the power/temperature mode selection button (7), the indicator P
will light up and the display window will show the default power setting
"P6". Press the "+/-" button (5/6) to select the desired power level: the "+"
button (6) increases and the "-" button (5) decreases the power.
There are 9 power levels (P1:100W, P2:300W, P3:600W, P4:800W,
P5:1000W, P6:1200W, P7:1400W, P8:1600W, P9:1800W).
6. Press the power/temperature mode selection button (7) again to switch to
temperature mode, the indicator Fwill light up and the display window
will show the default temperature of 380˚F. The temperature indicator will
flash and the desired temperature level will be selected by pressing the
"+/-" button (5/6): the "+" button (6) increases and the "-" button (5)
decreases the temperature.
There are 8 temperature levels in total
(140˚F,180˚F,260˚F,300˚F,340˚F,380˚F,420˚F,460 ˚F)

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7. If you are using a timer, press the timer button (4). The display window
shows the default time "0:30",indicating 30 minutes, andflashes. Press
the "+/-" button (5/6) to select the cooking time from 1 minute to 3 hours:
the "+" button (6) increases, the "-" button (5) decreases. If you press and
holdthe "+/-" button (5/6), the time will change faster. Once the desired
time isselected. Press thetimer button (4) again orwait 5seconds and
the timer will start. The display will show either the timer or the power level
(in case of temperature mode, the display will alternate between timer
and temperature level).
When the set time has elapsed, the induction cooker will make a beeping
sound then turn offautomatically.
Note: If at anytime during cooking you wish to cancel the timer, simply
press the time button (4).
8. Child lock button. Press "+" and"-" at the same time for 3seconds, the
display window will show "Lo".Pressing "+" and "-" againat the same time
will cancel the child lock.
9. When cooking is finished, press the ON/OFF(8) button to turn offthe
product.
Note: If the cookware is removed from the induction cooktop at any time
during cooking, the product will continue to beep for 30 seconds, error code
E0 will appear in the display window, the product will be automatically shut
off. If you place the cookware back on the cooktop just simply follow steps 5
through 9.
Note: When the product is turned off, the fan will continue to run and the
display window will show H until the temperature of the induction cooker is
below 120˚F (50˚C).

Important Notes
1. This induction cooktop should only be used with suitable cookware.
Common types include cast iron, enamel and stainless steel.
Induction cooktops will not operate when using aluminum, ceramic,
copper, glass andPyrex or cookware with concave bottoms.
Note: The bottom diameter of the cookware should not besmaller than 4
inches (10cm) or larger than 11 inches (28cm). Ifthe cookware islarger
than the round cookware indicated onthe induction cooktop, the outside
area will not work, resulting in inconsistent heating patterns.
2. If the induction cooker is being used without a compatible cookware. The
product will beep for approximately 30 seconds, an error code E0 will
appear in the display window, and the product will automatically shut off.
Care and Cleaning
1. Make sure your product is turned off and unplugged from the power
socket.
2. Simply clean the induction cooktop with a damp cloth.
3. Caution: Do not use brushes or abrasive cleaners. This may damage the
cooktop.
4. Do not immerse the product in water or any other liquid.
5. Dry it with a soft cloth or dry paper towel.
6. Clean the product after cooling.
7. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. This may damage the product's
cooktop.
8. Do not use corrosive, chemical or abrasive cleaners! They may cause
irreparable damage to the surface!
9. Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean all surfaces and power cords.
10. Be sure to dry the product properly before using it again.
11. You can use a scraper designed specifically for ceramic cooktops (available
at most stores that sell household equipment) to remove burnt-on dirt
from your cooktop.
12. If there is any dirt in the area of the ventilation slots on the base of the
unit, you can try to remove it from the outside with a vacuum cleaner.
13. Store clean and dry equipment in a dust-free and clean place.
NEVER RUN THE COOKTOP UNDER WATER
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms Check Points
After turning on the power
and pressing the "Power"
button, the product does
not respond.
Is there a power failure? Wait for power to be
restored.
Is the fuse blown or the circuit
breaker lifted?
Check the cause
carefully. If the problem
cannot be solved, please
contact our service
center.
Are the plugs securely
connected?
During normal use, heating
is interrupted and a "beep"
is heard.
Incompatible cookware or not
using cookware?
Replace cookware and
use cookware suitable for
induction cooktops.
Cookware is not placed in the
center of the heating zone.
Place the cookware in
the designated heating
area.
Are heated cooking utensils
constantly being removed?
Place the cookware in
the heating area.
No operation during the use
of heating.
Is the stove empty or is the
temperature too high?
Please check if the
product has been
misused.
Is the intake/exhaust port
clogged or has dirt built up on
it?
Unclog the air inlet and
exhaust port. Wait until
the product has cooled
down before turning on
the machine.
Does the cooktop work for
more than 2 hours without
any interaction?
Reset the cooking mode
or use the timer function.
The error code reported.
E0: No pot;
E1: Low voltage;
E2: Over voltage;
E3: Thermistor module open;
When error code E0 is
reported, please check
whether the cookware is
suitable for induction
cooker or wait for the
product to cool down
before turning it on.
When error codes E1-E8
are reported, please
contact the service
center directly.
E4: Thermistor module short-
circuited;
E5: Thermistor to IGBT open
circuit;
E6: Thermistor short circuit to
IGBT;
E7: Thermistor module failure;
E8: Inner Failure;
E9: Thermistor to IGBT
overheating;
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