Falcon F900 SERIES Manual

F900 SERIES
User, installation and servicing instructions
INDUCTION SOLIDTOP
COUNTER
I9097
Read these instructions before use
T101080
Rev 2
Published: 23/05/2023
DATE PURCHASED:
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DEALER:
SERVICE PROVIDER:

Falcon Foodservice Equipment
HEAD OFFICE
Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling. FK9 5PY. Scotland.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
To obtain maximum performance from this unit regular servicing of the appliance should be
undertaken to ensure correct operation, it is functioning as intended, and safe to use. We
recommend servicing in accordance with SFG20 Maintenance Schedules and as a
minimum, after 2,500 hours of use, or annually, whichever comes first and that a
maintenance contract be arranged with an appointed service contact. Visits may then be
made at agreed intervals to carry out adjustments and repairs.
WEEE Directive Registration No. WEEE/DC0059TT/PRO
At end of appliance life, dispose of appliance and any replacement parts in
a safe manner, via a licensed waste handler. Appliances are designed to
be dismantled easily and recycling of all material is encouraged whenever
practicable.
Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing Falcon Foodservice Equipment.
This manual can be downloaded from www.falconfoodservice.com or scan
here:
IMPORTANT: Please keep this manual for future reference.

SYMBOLS
SCREWDRIVER
SPANNER
COOKING OIL
GREASE
WARNING
SPARK IGNITION
FLAME
VIEWPORT
ALLEN KEY
IGNITER
C SPANNER
REMOVE DEVICE
PLUG REMOVER
NON-IONISING
ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIATION

•This appliance may be discoloured due to testing.
•These instructions are only valid if the country code appears on the appliance. If
the code does not appear on the appliance, refer to the technical instructions for
adapting the appliance to the conditions for use in that country.
•Installation must meet national or local regulations. Attention must be paid to:
safety (installation & use) regulations, health and safety at work act, local and
national building regulations, fire precautions act.
•To prevent shocks, this appliance must be earthed.
•This unit is fitted with an equipotential connection at the rear on the base.
•This appliance has been UKCA/CE marked based on compliance with the relevant
Electrical and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations/Directives for the
voltages stated on the data plate.
•When using large empty pans that straddle multiple zones, you may experience a
buzzing noise/tone coming from the hob.
•This equipment is for professional use only and must be used by qualified
persons.
•The installer must instruct the responsible person(s) of the correct operation and
maintenance of the appliance.
•Unless otherwise stated, parts which have been protected by the manufacturer
must not be adjusted by the installer.
•The appliance must be serviced regularly by a qualified person. Service intervals
should be agreed with the service provider.
•Check that no damage has occurred to the appliance or supply cord during transit.
If damage has occurred, do not use this appliance.
•Ensure the supply cord is routed free from the appliance to avoid damage.

Training and competence
To help ensure the safe use of this appliance there is a requirement for you to provide
whatever information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so
far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all users.
For further help and information on training and competence we would refer you the
Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document ref: health and safety
training INDG345. International customers should default to the health and safety
guidelines provided by your government body.
Risk assessment
As part of managing the health and safety of your business you must control any risks
identified in your commercial kitchen. To do this you need to think about what might
cause harm to people and decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to prevent
that harm. This is known as risk assessment. It is important to consider the environment
around the product as well as the product itself. For example oil or food spills will present
a significant risk so users so the need to immediately clean up such spills must be
reflected in staff training.
For further help and information on risk assessments we would refer you to you the
Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document ref: risk assessment
INDG163. International customers should default to the health and safety guidelines
provided by your government body.

CONTENTS
1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION.....................................................................................1
2.0 OPERATION..............................................................................................................2
2.1 COMPONENT PARTS............................................................................................3
2.2 CONTROLS............................................................................................................4
2.3 USING THE APPLIANCE .......................................................................................5
2.4 DO NOT PLACE POT OR PAN OVER DIGITAL DISPLAY.....................................6
2.5 WARNING WHEN USING MULTIPLE PANS ON THE SAME HOB........................6
2.6 BUZZING NOISE OR TONE WHEN IN OPERATION.............................................7
2.7 HOB COOKING ZONE ENERGY LAYOUT ............................................................7
2.8 HOB SETTINGS 1-9...............................................................................................8
2.9 PAN DETECTION...................................................................................................8
2.10 HIGH HEATSINK TEMPERATURE.....................................................................8
2.11 DIGITAL DISPLAY CODES.................................................................................8
2.12 HOW TO OPERATE............................................................................................9
3.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...........................................................................10
3.1 CLEANING ...........................................................................................................11
3.2 MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................11
4.0 SPECIFICATION......................................................................................................12
4.1 APPLIANCE WEIGHT TABLE ..............................................................................12
4.2 ELECTRICAL DATA TABLE:................................................................................12
5.0 DIMENSIONS / CONNECTION LOCATIONS..........................................................13
6.0 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................14
6.1 SITING / CLEARANCES.......................................................................................15
6.1 ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................16
6.2 ELECTRIC SUPPLY & CONNECTION.................................................................17
6.3 ENERGY OPTIMIZATION (ACCORDING TO DIN 18875)....................................19
6.4 COMMISSIONING................................................................................................21
6.5 INSTRUCTION TO USER.....................................................................................21
6.6 SUITING...............................................................................................................22
7.0 SERVICING .............................................................................................................25
7.1 CONTROL PANEL REMOVAL .............................................................................25
7.2 REAR FAN COVER REMOVAL............................................................................25

7.3 FUSE REMOVAL..................................................................................................26
7.4 CONTROL SWITCHES REMOVAL......................................................................27
7.5 HOB COOLING THERMOSTAT REMOVAL.........................................................27
7.6 FRONT COOLING FAN REMOVAL......................................................................28
7.7 HOB REMOVAL ...................................................................................................29
7.8 LED DIGITAL DISPLAY PCB REPLACEMENT ....................................................30
7.9 DISCONECT GENERATOR POWER CABLES....................................................31
7.10 DISCONECT COIL POWER CABLES...............................................................32
7.11 GENERATOR REMOVAL .................................................................................33
7.12 MEMORY STICK REMOVAL ............................................................................35
7.13 INDUCTION HEATER COILS REMOVAL.........................................................36
7.14 REAR COOLING FAN REMOVAL.....................................................................37
7.15 CAPACITOR REMOVAL...................................................................................38
7.16 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS........................................................................................39
7.17 WIRING DIAGRAMS.........................................................................................40
8.0 ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................44
8.1 ENERGY OPTIMIZATION KIT (DIN 18875)..........................................................44
9.0 FAULT FINDING......................................................................................................45
9.1 ERROR CODES...................................................................................................45
10.0 SPARE PARTS........................................................................................................50
11.0 SERVICE INFORMATION........................................................................................51

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1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION
This appliance has been UKCA/CE marked based on compliance with the relevant
Electrical and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations/Directives for the
voltages stated on the data plate.
A - Serial No
B - Model No
C - Flue Type
D - Gas Category
E - Gas Pressure
F - Gas Type
G - Gas Rate
H - Total Heat Input
I - Electrical Rating
J - Total Electrical Power
K - Magnetic Field Frequency
L - Electrical Phase Loading

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2.0 OPERATION
IF GLASS-CERAMIC TOP IS CRACKED OR BROKEN IMMEDIATELY
DISCONNECT APPLIANCE FROM POWER SUPPLY AND CONTACT
YOUR SERVICE AGENT.
THE AIR INTAKE FILTERS MUST BE IN POSITION DURING
OPERATION IT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY AND DO NOT
OBSTRUCT AIR FILTER ENTRY BELOW.
USERS MUST BE MADE AWARE THAT INDIVIDUALS FITTED WITH
A PACEMAKER SHOULD CONSULT THEIR DOCTOR IF IN A CLOSE
PROXIMITY TO THIS UNIT. THIS INDUCTION UNIT EMANATES AN
18 KHz TO 25 KHz OUTPUT THAT MAY AFFECT OLDER TYPES OF
PACEMAKER.
USE OF THE CORRECT TYPE OF PAN IS ESSENTIAL FOR
CORRECT OPERATION.
DO NOT PLACE ANY METAL OBJECTS, SUCH AS KITCHEN
UTENSILS, CUTLERY, ALUMINIUM FOIL, OR PLASTIC VESSELS,
ON THE GLASS CERAMIC TOP.
THE USER MUST ALSO BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL TO HEAT
JEWELLERY AND DISRUPT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT PLACED
OVER THE INDUCTION ZONES MAGNETIC FIELD.
DO NOT PLACE CREDIT CARDS, ETC, ON THE GLASS-CERAMIC
TOP AS DATA COULD BE WIPED OFF.
NEVER LEAVE THE INDUCTION HOB UNSUPERVISED WHEN IN
USE. THE GLASS-CERAMIC TOP MUST NOT BE USED FOR
STORAGE.
DAMAGED PANS CAN REDUCE APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY.

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2.1 COMPONENT PARTS
A -
Glass hob
B -
Filter
C -
Hob zone control switch

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2.2 CONTROLS
A -
Power neon (red)
B -
Induction zone indicator
C -
Induction control switch
D -
Induction zone digital display

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2.3 USING THE APPLIANCE
2.3.1 Ensure you use the correct size of pot for each zone.
Front and rear zone
<Ø120
Ø120 –Ø250
Centre zone
<Ø120
Ø120 –Ø300
Left hand and right hand zone
<Ø120
Ø120 –Ø250
2.3.2 Ensure you use the correct type of pot .
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2.3.3 Ensure you use a clean flat bottom pan.
2.4 DO NOT PLACE POT OR PAN OVER DIGITAL DISPLAY
2.4.1 This can result on digital display overheating.
2.5 WARNING WHEN USING MULTIPLE PANS ON THE SAME HOB
2.5.1 Do not arrange pans as below. Pans contacting each other as below can result in
welding pans together:

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2.5.2 Example of arrangement of pans that can make contact but do not create a stray
electrical flows.
2.6 BUZZING NOISE OR TONE WHEN IN OPERATION
When using large empty pans that straddle multiple zones, you may experience a buzzing
noise/tone coming from the hob. This noise can be worse when using high power settings.
To reduce the noise, lower the power setting.
2.7 HOB COOKING ZONE ENERGY LAYOUT
Each zone has a different maximum power availability. See below diagram of layout:
For example: When boiling we recommend using the centre zone and once boiled move pot
to rear or side zone to maintain a simmer.

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2.8 HOB SETTINGS 1-9
2.8.1 Each cooking zone is controlled by a marked, variable control from 1 (lowest) to 9
(highest).
2.9 PAN DETECTION
2.9.1 This prevents the zones being turned on without a pan being present. It also switches
the zone off as soon as a pan is removed.
Also if the pan is made from the wrong type of material for induction equipment the
digital display will read the no pan present symbol on the glass.
2.10 HIGH HEATSINK TEMPERATURE
2.10.1 Occurs when the temperature of the heatsink in the generator goes above 75°C. An
‘F’ symbol will be displayed and the power output from the device will be limited. Do
not switch off the appliance and allow cooling to occur. When the ‘F’ symbol
disappears either continue operation or switch off the appliance.
2.11 DIGITAL DISPLAY CODES
Power level settings (1-9)
Protection of restart after disruption of current
High heat sink temperature
Phase failure
Reduction of performance
Pan detection (no pan present).
Error codes for generator.

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2.12 HOW TO OPERATE
2.12.1 To adjust settings, turn the control switch clockwise and select your preference
incrementally
Note: As per solid top the centre zone or “bullseye” has the strongest output. Moving
towards the sides , rear and front the output decreases. These zones do no deliver the same
power output as the centre. See section 2.7 for diagram of hob energy layout for reference.
DAMAGING THE GLASS:
DO NOT DRAG HEAVY POTS ACROSS THE GLASS SURFACE.
WHEN MOVING LIFT INSTEAD.
TAKE CARE NOT TO DROP HEAVY ITEMS ON TO GLASS

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3.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
When removing heavy items to aid cleaning or maintenance particular care should be taken.
A manual handling risk assessment is the best way to determine the level of risk to anyone
using or maintaining this equipment. To help with such an evaluation we have included the
weights of individual components that may present significant risk.
For further help and information on manual handling and associated risk assessment we
would refer you to you the Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document
ref: manual handling at work INDG143. International customers should default to the health
and safety guidelines provided by your government body.
The cleaning of fryers or other products that use hot oil present significant risks to end users
and particular care should be taken. Cold water and hot oil for example are an explosive mix
and should be avoided at all costs.
Other useful references for health and safety issues:
•www.hse.gov.uk
•Essentials of health and safety at work ISBN978
•Noise at work INDG362
•Safe systems of work
•Other notes added to the body of the instructions
BEFORE ANY CLEANING IS UNDERTAKEN, ISOLATE THE
APPLIANCE FROM MAINS POWER SUPPLY AT ISOLATOR
SWITCH.
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MUST BE WORN WHEN
CLEANING THIS APPLIANCE.
THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE STEAM CLEANED. DO NOT
USE ACID OR HALOGEN-BASED (E.G. CHLORINE) DESCALING
LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CLEANING AIDS OR
CLEANING POWDERS.
FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CLEANING IS NOT
COVERED BY WARRANTY.
NOTE: All surfaces are easier to clean if spillages are removed before becoming burnt on,
and the appliance is cleaned daily.
It should be noted that certain scouring pads including nylon types can easily mark stainless
steel. Care should be exercised during cleaning process. When rubbing stainless steel with
a cloth, always rub in the direction of the grain.

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3.1 CLEANING
3.1.1 Switch off appliance and allow appliance to cool down
3.1.2 The air filters are located on the underside of the countertop. It can be removed by
sliding from the guides.
3.1.3 Clean using hot soapy water.
3.1.4 Before returning the filters back into position ensure the filters are completely dry.
Note: Periodic cleaning can also be done by using a soft brush & gently brushing the filter to
remove any dust and debris that has collected on the filter.
3.1.5 Clean the Ceran-glass hob with hot soapy water and a soft cloth. DO NOT USE
metal scrapers.
3.2 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CHECK
REGULAR SERVICING OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION, IT IS
FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, AND SAFE TO USE. WE
RECOMMEND SERVICING AFTER 2,500 HOURS OF
USE, OR ANNUALLY, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
ANY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFG20 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE. SHOULD ANY ISSUES WITH THE INTEGRITY
OF THE COMPONENTS BE IDENTIFIED THESE SHOULD BE
REPLACED. IF THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONSIDERED SAFE
THE UNIT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND THE
RESPONSIBLE PERSON ADVISED WHY THE UNIT IS NOT
SAFE TO USE AND WHAT REMEDIAL ACTION IS NEEDED.
CONTENTS OF THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD
BE AGREED WITH THE MAINTENANCE PROVIDER.
CLEAN THE AIR INTAKE FILTERS REGULARLY. FAILURE TO
CLEAN THE FILTER REGULARLY MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS
WHICH WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE AIR
INTAKE FILTER MUST BE IN-PLACE DURING OPERATION.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY PART
OTHER THAN THE AIR INTAKE FILTER. REFER TO THE ERROR
CODE LIST TO DEBUG THE PROBLEM.
AVOID INTENSE CLEANING OVEN HOB ZONE MARKERS,

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4.0 SPECIFICATION
4.1 APPLIANCE WEIGHT TABLE
APPLIANCE
UNIT WEIGHT (kg)
PACKED WEIGHT (kg)
I9097
81
101
4.2 ELECTRICAL DATA TABLE:
Power
21.5kW
Supply voltage
400VAC 3ph N
Current per phase
32A
Frequency
50/60Hz
IF ANY CURRENT IS OUT WITH THESE TOLERANCES, THE
CAUSE MUST BE INVESTIGATED AND RECTIFIED.

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5.0 DIMENSIONS / CONNECTION LOCATIONS