Fisher & Paykel Titan User manual

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A NOTE TO YOU 1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
Location of features 4
USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
Temperature control 5
Dual circuit control 6
Cooktop/hob hot surface indicators 6
Supersimmer 7
Temperature limiters 9
Cook are 10
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning your cooktop/hob 12
Cooktop/hob safety 14
Trouble shooting 16
Frequently asked questions 17
Customer care 18
WARRANTY 20
CONTENTS
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USER GUIDE
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCE!
Congratulations on the purchase of your ne Ceramic Glass Smoothtop.
We strongly recommend that you read these User Guide instructions
carefully to take full advantage of the features offered by this product.
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DESIGN
Fisher & Paykel Cooktops offer the perfect blend of form and function. The
convenience of fingertip control and performance of high-speed ribbon elements,
delivering results you can count on time after time.
SUPERSIMMER
Innovative engineering and an understanding of the cooking process led to the
development of the upersimmer element. Turning down to a very low and even
power setting, this element is perfect for melting chocolate and butter, simmering
soups and stews, cooking delicate sauces and keeping food warm.
Inspiration
For a delicious treat or the easiest dessert; dip clean, dry stra berries into good quality chocolate
that has been melted on the lo est po er on the Supersimmer element. Hold the stra berries by
their stalks to dip them and place on non-stick baking paper in the fridge to set.
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SPECIAL TALENTS
DIALTECHTM
An extensive amount of consumer research led us to develop highly ergonomic
features such as DialtechTM controls. The quality and feel of pure satin chrome
controls and the convenience of instantly knowing whether an element is on, off or
hot (Hot urface Indicator).
STYLE
The low profile minimalist design of our cooktops lets you create the kitchen of your
dreams. tyled to integrate beautifully with the Fisher & Paykel kitchen range and
modern kitchen design trends.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TITAN COOKTOP
LOCATION OF FEATURES
1. Cooktop controls
2. Dual Element
- Inner 1100 Watt element
- Whole element 2500 Watts
3. 1200 Watt
Supersimmer element
4. 1800 Watt element
5. 1800 Watt element
6. 1200 Watt element
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Inspiration
Chocolate ganache is a onderfully rich, and very easy, fudge topping for cakes. Melt 200g dark chocolate and 80ml
cream together on the lo est po er on the Supersimmer element, stirring regulaly. Pour the hot mixture over the
cake, allo ing it to run, or spreading it, do n the sides. It ill harden on cooling.
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USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Your cooktop offers a wi e range of temperature settings from elicate, slow cooking
to the intense hot temperatures nee e for boiling an searing. As the control knob
is turne clockwise, the heat output is increase . Turn the control knob to the HI
setting to begin cooking an a just as necessary.
The elements are controlle by variable energy regulators giving infinite control. There
is no ‘stop’ at the LO marking; this is to allow you to experiment at fin ing the
minimum heat (the power level rops off rapi ly to zero below the LO marking). The
HI setting is i eal for boiling, searing or frying. For general cooking purposes turn the
control knob to the HI setting to begin cooking an a just as necessary. Once your
pan is hot, re uce the temperature to maintain a stea y heat to cook your foo
through.
Be sure you turn the control knob off when you finish cooking. You will feel a click at
the OFF position.
Cooking efficiency will vary ue to the ifferent types of cooking utensils use .
Cooking results are influence by pot quality an size. You will nee to experiment
with the temperature settings to match your esire cooking result. It is essential
that pot size matches the iameter of the cooking zone. Use flat bottom utensils of
goo quality. Poor performance is often ue to incorrect pot size.
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USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
DUAL CIRCUIT CONTROLS
Select the full element by turning the knob anti-clockwise to Hi. To heat the inner
element only, turn clockwise to Hi.
HOT SURFACE INDICATORS
The in icator light un er the knob glows white whenever an element is on. After the
element has been turne off, the in icator will glow re until the element surface has
coole own to a temperature that is safe to touch.
Inspiration
For a very easy tomato sauce to serve ith pasta, fish or chicken, chop 2 cloves of garlic and
fry lightly in 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir in a 400g can of tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp
sugar. Mash lightly ith a potato masher and simmer for 5-10 mins. Add fresh basil leaves,
feta cheese and/or lightly cooked vegetables and arm through before serving. For Bolognese,
add 500g minced beef and fry ith the garlic along ith half an onion, chopped. Simmer for
20-30 minutes and serve over spaghetti sprinkled ith grated parmesan cheese.
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SUPERSIMMER
The front right element of your cooktop/hob is fitte with a unique simmer control.
This allows the element to be turne own to a very low an even power setting
(25 watts compare with 60 watts on other elements). These lower settings are
i eal for melting chocolate an butter, cooking rice an elicate sauces, an for
simmering soups an stews. It can also be use as a ‘warm zone’ for keeping
cooke foo hot.
The supersimmer element is just as powerful (1200 W) in the top heat range as the
same size stan ar element allowing foo to be browne , seare , sautée or boile
before simmering all on the same element.
WHY SIMMER
Simmering occurs at aroun 85oC (185oF), when bubbles rise occasionally an
gently to the surface of the cooking liqui . This is below boiling point, an above
the minimum temperature nee e to keep foo safe from bacteria. Simmering is the
key to elicious soups, ten er stews an elicate sauces. Boiling soup for exten e
perio s of time will cause a break own in texture an a loss of many key nutrients.
Vigorous heating can cause cur ling or burning of sauces an meat boiled in a stew
becomes tough. Cooking at simmering temperatures converts connective tissue in
less expensive cuts of meat to soluble protein, making it eliciously ten er, while
the cooking liqui s become rich an full of flavour.
Pan size an quality will affect the transfer of heat so you may nee to experiment
to fin the exact power setting for your foo . Heavy, flat base metal pans 15cm in
iameter or below will give best results with the supersimmer element.
Inspiration
For the ultimate hot chocolate drink, arm 60g dark chocolate ith 2 tablespoons ater in
a small pan, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Gradually hisk in 500 ml milk and
continue heating at moderate heat until piping hot, but not boiling. Pour into 2 or 3 mugs
and top ith marshmallo s.
‘Warm Zone’
Gentle simmering
Rapi simmering
Mo erate heat
Boiling an sautéing
Maximum heat Minimum heat
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USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE
Béchamel is the most useful of hite sauces and the supersimmer element gives excellent results.
Warm 300ml milk and set aside.
Melt 1tbsp (15g) butter in a heavy based 15cm pan and stir in 2tbsp (15g) flour. Cook the mixture on
MED (sizzling), for 2-3 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and gradually hisk in the arm milk.
Do this slo ly at first to avoid lumps.
When all the milk is smoothly incorporated add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
Return to the heat and cook on MED until the sauce thickens and is just boiling.
Reduce the temperature to a point in the ‘ arm zone’ here the sauce simmers very gently and cook
for 5-10 minutes, until the floury taste has gone.
Makes about 300ml but this recipe is easily doubled.
Variations:
For a savoury sauce add half a stock cube or half a teaspoon of stock po der ith the flour, but take
care ith additional seasoning.
To make cheese sauce add a pinch of English mustard po der ith the flour and stir in 50-100g
grated, ell flavoured cheese at the end of cooking. (Don’t reheat or the cheese ill go stringy).
For parsley sauce; delicious ith cooked ham, fish and vegetables. Add the stalks from a bunch of
parsley to the arming milk and infuse. Chop the leaves finely and stir into the finished sauce.
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ABOUT THE RADIANT ELEMENTS
The elements will cycle on an off to maintain your selecte control setting.
Even after the elements are turne off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoi over-cooking, remove pans from hot elements
when the foo is cooke . Avoi placing anything on a hot element until it has
coole completely (while the element status in icators are glowing).
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or another element on the glass surface
even when the surface is cool.
HEATING TIPS
When you nee to boil, simmer or fry foo , first set the temperature to Hi. Once
boiling or your pan is hot, re uce the temperature setting to maintain a stea y heat
to cook your foo through. This will re uce cooking time.
TEMPERATURE LIMITERS
Temperature limiters are fitte to the elements to prevent the glass from
overheating. You may notice the limiters turn the elements on an off uring
cooking.
Inspiration
For a eekend brunch make potato rosti by squeezing out the moisture from peeled & grated
potatoes. Mix ith melted butter and pan fry generous spoonfuls till golden on each side.
Serve ith smoked salmon and a little sour cream.
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COOKWARE
To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom pans that
conform to the iameter of the cooking area.
To get the best results out of your cooktop/hob follo these simple suggestions :
Preheat the cookware on the cooktop/hob before a ing foo .
Cookware with a stainless steel san wich base or enamelle cast iron will give you
the best results.
When foo comes to the boil re uce the temperature setting.
Never use plastic or aluminium foil ishes on the cooktop.
Aluminium an copper-bottome cookware can cause a metallic resi ue to remain on the
cooktop. If left, this becomes ifficult to remove. Clean the cooktop after every use.
Match the bottom of your saucepans with the cooking zone. This will give you the
most efficient cooking.
Asaucepan with a flat base will make better contact with the element resulting
in shorter cooking times.
Jagge e ges on saucepans or heavy frypans will scratch the cooktop/hob.
Using a li will re uce cooking times.
Suitable Unsuitable Unsuitable
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Inspiration
For a quick dessert melt butter and sugar in a pan and simmer over medium heat, add some
fresh cut pineapple and rum and cook a little further turning the pineapple from time to time.
Serve arm ith pan juices and a dollop of coconut cream.
PENNE WITH TOMATO & PUMPKIN
2 T olive oil
500g pumpkin, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic
1 red pepper sliced into strips
2 zucchini/courgette, sliced diagonally
1 tin Italian tomatoes
2 T tomato paste
1 T heaped, sundried tomato pesto
4 rashers bacon, rind removed
400g penne pasta
parmesan cheese
Heat the oil in a large frypan with a lid. Add garlic and pumpkin.
When the garlic is soft, add all the other ingredients except for the bacon, penne
and parmesan cheese.
immer the sauce gently with the lid on until it is thick and the pumpkin is cooked.
Cook the penne until al dente. While the penne is cooking grill the bacon until crisp.
Drain the penne and put into pasta bowls, add the tomato pumpkin mixture, sprinkle
with parmesan cheese and garnish with bacon cut into small strips.
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CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
To keep your cooktop/hob looking attractive, it is important to clean it regularly. Normal
wear an tear will occur but this will not affect the performance of your cooktop/hob.
Remove any foo , spillovers or grease from the cooktop/hob while it is still warm using the
razor bla e scraper provi e hel at a 30° angle.
WARNING
When the safety cover is retracte the bla e in the scraper is razor sharp.
Use with extreme care an always store safely an out of reach of chil ren.
Use cleaner on the cooktop/hob while it is warm to touch. Rinse an wipe ry with a clean
cloth or paper towel. The cooktop/hob may become staine if cleaning resi ue remains.
METALLIC STAINS
Copperbase or aluminium saucepans may cause metallic staining. These stains show as a
metallic sheen on the cooktop/hob. If the cooktop/hob is not cleane regularly an the
stains are allowe to burn onto the surface, they may react with the glass ceramic an will
no longer be removable. The use of a con itioner will help prevent amage if applie after
every use.
CLEANING THE STAINLESS STEEL FRAME
Use warm soapy water for cleaning when the cooktop/hob is col . Apply soapy water with
a soft sponge or cloth. Do not use steel soap pa s as this may ull the appearance of
the appliance over time.
After cleaning, wipe ry with a clean cloth to ensure the surface is thoroughly ry. For
extra shine, use a stainless steel polish such as 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner an polish or
Steel Magic Cleaner.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part of the cooktop/hob as this may amage the
cooktop/hob.
Do not rag pots over the e ge of the cooktop/hob as this may mark the stainless steel.
CARE & CLEANING
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CARE & CLEANING
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SPILLOVERS
Clean the follo ing spillovers immediately, using the razor blade scraper provided.
Do not let sugar, jam, plastic, plastic wrap an aluminium foil melt onto the cooktop surface.
Clean these imme iately using the razor bla e scraper provi e .
Anything that melts onto the ceramic surface may cause pitting if it is left to cool before
removing.
Pitting may also occur when a foo with a high sugar content is spilt onto the cooktop an
not cleane up imme iately.
Remember some foo s e.g. peas an swe e have a naturally high sugar content.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Place a pan on the element prior to turning on the heat.
Always use a li to retain the heat.
Choose cookware of the proper size, material an construction.
Minimise the amount of liqui or fat to re uce cooking times.
Use resi ual heat retaine in the glass ceramic panel to continue the cooking process or to
keep foo s warm.
Select the proper temperature setting for the cooking task.
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS FOR CERAMIC COOKTOP/HOB
Mica Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
Cerapol Ceramic Cleaner
Application of a con itioner such as Mica Ceramic Cooktop Protector will help prevent any
amage to the cooktop/hob.
Inspiration
Creamy mashed vegetables are al ays popular. Experiment ith different combinations: s eet potato
& potato, carrot & parsnip and pumpkin, potato and nutmeg. Flavour ith salt and pepper and parsley.
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COOKTOP/HOB SAFETY
Your Titan Cooktop/Hob has been carefully designed to operate safely
during normal cooking procedures.
Please keep the following rules in min when you are using this appliance.
WARNING
During use this appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touching cooktop surface.
Do not stand or place heavy objects on this appliance.
Do not place aluminium foil or plastic dishes on the cooktop/hob.
CERAMIC SURFACE
If the ceramic surface is cracke , turn the power off at the wall to avoi the possibility of
electric shock.
Aluminium an copper - bottome cookware can cause a metallic resi ue (metallic staining)
to remain on the cooktop/hob.
If the cooktop/hob is not cleane regularly an the stains are allowe to burn onto the
surface, they may react with the glass ceramic an will no longer be removable.
Jagge e ges on saucepans or heavy frypans, will scratch the cooktop/hob.
Caution: Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not
overhang other elements that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
Handy Hint
When deep-frying al ays use a heavy flat-based pan. Do the same hen making preserves
and jam to prevent the mixture sticking to the base of the pan.
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COOKTOP/HOB SAFETY
WARNING
This appliance should be connected to a circuit, which incorporates an
isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use
the appliance, should have a responsible 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.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The graphics appear to have worn This is unlikely to happen. It is probable
off the glass. that bake on foo has obscure the
graphics. We recommen using a razor
scraper for removing such spills.
There is a metal sheen on the glass. This coul be cause by copper or
aluminium bottome pots. Ceramic
cleaner shoul remove this. If the cooktop
is not cleane regularly an the stains are
allowe to burn onto the surface, they may
react with the glass ceramic an no longer
be removable.
The glass is being scratche . The most common cause of this is rough
e ge cookware, check that your
pots/pans have flat smooth bases.
The element keeps turning itself on This is normal an is cause by :
an off. 1. The element cycling to prevent the glass
from overheating.
2. The controller sometimes cycling to
maintain your selecte heat setting.
The element status in icator lights Call your Service Center.
are no longer working or are
showing the wrong colour.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QIs it possible for my cooktop/hob to shatter?
AThis is highly unlikely. The glass is very robust an strong an goes through a
vigorous testing process before it is accepte .
QDoes the glass scratch easily?
ANo, the glass is very tough. However check that your pots o not have jagge e ges
on the bottom.
QWhat o the lights mean?
AThese epict the status of the elements:
White - the element is turne on.
Re - the element is turne off but the surface is still hot.
QWill the graphics come off?
ANo, the graphics on the glass are fuse onto the surface. However they may be
obscure by bake on foo . This is easily remove with the scraper supplie with
the pro uct. The graphics on the stainless steel are etche by laser. Refer to the
cleaning instructions on page 12.
QWill the surface overheat?
AEach element is fitte with temperature limiters that prevent overheating.
QWhat is the best way to clean my cooktop/hob?
ASee cleaning instructions on page 12.
QWhy o the elements appear to turn off while cooking/heating?
AIn or er to maintain the selecte temperature the element may pulse on an off.
QDo I nee special pans?
ANo, however flat bottom pans are recommen e as they are more energy efficient
an stable. See page 10 for further information.
QHow can I achieve a low setting for elicate cooking an simmering?
AThe Supersimmer control on the front right element allows it to be turne own to a
very low an even power setting.
QCan I fit my or Fisher & Paykel oven below my cooktop/hob?
AYes, with a stan ar bench height.
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CUSTOMER CARE
Before you call for service or assistance ...
Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check...
1. Your pro uct is correctly installe
2. You are familiar with its normal operation
If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to the follo ing or check our
ebsite : www.fisherpaykel.com
In New Zealand if you need assistance ...*
Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer who is traine to provi e information on your pro uct, or if we can
be of any further help, please contact our Customer Care Centre,
Toll Free: 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273 Email: customer[email protected]
Fax: [phone] Postal Address: PO Box 58732,
Greenmount, Aucklan .
If you need service ...*
Fisher & Paykel has a network of in epen ent Fisher & Paykel AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRES
whose fully traine technicians can carry out any service necessary on your pro uct. Your ealer or
our Customer Care Centre can recommen an AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE in your area.
In Australia if you need assistance ...*
Call the Fisher & Paykel CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE an talk to one of our Customer Care
Consultants.
Toll Free: 1300 650 590 from anywhere within Australia Email: customer[email protected]
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Postal Address: PO Box 798 Clevelan , QLD 4163.
If you need service ...*
Fisher & Paykel Australia Pty Lt has a network of in epen ent Fisher & Paykel AUTHORISED
SERVICE CENTRES whose fully traine technicians can carry out any service necessary on your
pro uct. Your State Office or our Customer Care Centre can recommen an AUTHORISED SERVICE
CENTRE in your area.
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