GSW CU-18A User manual

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GSWTM
USER'S MANUAL
CU-18A INDUCTION RANGE

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USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS – IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION
1. Use an individual 120V, 15 A electrical socket.
2. DO NOT block the air-intake panel as blocking may overheat the unit.
3. Use pans 12cm (4.75”) or larger in diameter. We recommend pans be less than 26cm (10.25”)
in diameter. Please refer to the next page for a list of suitable and unsuitable pans.
4. DO NOT touch the hot surface of the ceramic plate. NOTE: The induction range itself does not
produce any heat during cooking, however, the heat from the pan will leave the surface of the
ceramic hot!
5. DO NOT cook empty pots or pans. Heating an empty pan will automatically activate the
overheating protection device and the unit will shut off.
6. Place the induction range on a horizontal surface and at least 10cm away from the wall and
other objects for proper ventilation.
7. DO NOT place any objects or tools in the air-intake panel. Doing so may cause electrical
shock.
8. To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse the unit, the cord or the plug in or near
water or other liquids.
9. Close supervision is necessary when the induction range is used or near children.
10. DO NOT operate the induction range if it has been damaged in any manner or if the unit
malfunctions. Return the unit to the nearest authorized service facility for examination or
repair.
11. The use of any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries.
12. Keep the power cord away from heat.
13. DO NOT place the induction range in, on or near open flames, electric burners, heated ovens
or other high temperature surroundings.
14. DO NOT heat any sealed cans on the induction range. A heated can may explode.
15. DO NOT move the induction range while cooking or when the pan is hot.
16. After the induction range has cooled down, unplug the cord and clean as follows,
CERAMIC PLATE: wipe with damp cloth or use a mild, non-abrasive cleaning solution.
BODY: wipe the control panel with soft cloth or use a mild cleaner.
17. DO NOT use induction range for other than intended use.
18. Unplug when not in use.
19. When storing, DO NOT place any objects on top of the induction range.
20. When using an induction range (smooth top range) for cooking, keep your pacemaker 2 feet
(approx. 60cm) from the heating areas.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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SUITABLE COOK UTENSILS- FOR INDUCTION HEATING PLATES,
SUITABLE POTS,
1. Iron
2. Cast iron
3. Stainless steel
4. Enamelware
All pots and pans must have a magnetic bottom.
All pots and pans must have a flat bottom.
All pots and pans should have a diameter between 12cm (4.75”) and 26cm (10.25”)
UNSUITABLE POTS,
1. Pot with diameter below 5cm (2”)
2. Stainless steel pans with aluminum bottom
3. Pottery
4. Glass pans
5. Aluminum pans
6. Bronze pans
7. Copper pots
8. Pans with feet
SAFETY DEVICE
Overtime Detector
If the pan is left on the induction range for more than 2 hours, or if the user does not operate any
functions for more than 2 hours, the range will automatically shut off.
Automatic Safety Shut-Off,
If the induction range is left on for more than 60 seconds without a pan or with an incompatible pan,
the unit will automatically shut off.
Material Compatibility Detector
If the pan’s material or its dimensions are not suitable for this induction range, the pan indicator will
not light.
Small Object Detector
The induction range will not recognize any objects or utensils smaller than 5 CM in diameter. For
best results, use pans that are between 12cm (4.75”) and 26cm (10.25”) in diameter.
Overheating Protection Device,
If the pan’s temperature becomes too high, and the temperature remains too high for 60 seconds,
the unit will shut off automatically. And there will be a short warning sound after unit shut off
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IC Auto Reset Device
Main control microprocessor equipped with watchdog device, the IC will auto reset when the
software program goes wrong.
HOW DOES YOUR INDUCTION HOB WORK?
A high frequency (20-35KHz) induction coil underneath the surface ceramic top plate
heats the cooking utensil by magnetic friction. The heat is produced directly within the
pan. It's controlled by electronic circuit to offer superior performance and functions.
During cooking, no energy is lost between the hob and the food. When you switch off,
the cooking is stopped immediately.
PRECAUTION BEFORE USING YOUR INDUCTION HOB
1. The glass top is of strong, hard, and non-porous properties. But, in case of breakage, even it's
only slight cracking, disconnect the appliance from the mains immediately and contact the after-
sales service.
2. The appliances are equipped with 'small object detector'. But, it's recommended not to place
metal kitchen utensils, pan lids, knives, or other metal objects on the induction heating zone. If
an inductor is switched on, there is a risk of becoming hot.
3. When using your induction hob, don't place any magnet able objects on the glass top, such as
credit cards, cassettes, etc.
4. Scientific tests have shown that the induction hob presents no danger. Whatsoever, for persons
using pacemaker, please keep 60cm (2 feet) distance from the unit while the induction hob is in
using.
5. To prevent from overheating, do not place aluminum-foil or iron plate on the top plate.
6. Put the appliance on a horizontal surface but keep away from wall or articles at least 5-10cm (2”
~ 4”).
7. Do not put any articles like iron wire or tools into the air entrance or outlet to prevent from electric
shock.
8. Immediate clean up is recommended when water left on the top plate.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
1. Plug power cord into 120V, 60Hz, 15A power socket.
2. Turn on power by pushing the power on / off key, power level display led light will come on.
3. Push the power select key 34 (up, down) to adjust the power levels from step.1 to step.9.
4. Put a suitable pan on central position of top plate, and push power control keys to desire power
level. Step.1 position is the minimum, step.9 position is the maximum.
5. “Heating” indicator light will indicate the pan is suitable or not. If the “Heating” indicator light is
on, then the pan is heating. If the “Heating” indicator light is off, it indicates that the power is on,
but no pan or no suitable pan is on top plate position.

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6. This unit is equipped with 'over heating protection device', which will stop power temporally when
top plate temperature reaches 230(+/- 20) (450). The power will start again automatically
when the temperature of top plate is reduced. If you put an empty pan on it, and heat-up at
max. Power, it will reach 230(450) very soon. So, the safety device will stop output power
temporarily to prevent over-heating. Upon this situation, the Heating indicator light will flash to
indicate the over heating protection function is on.
7. Temperature holding function: Push “Select” key, the temperature holding function will start
working. The LED indicates the temperature holding at 60(+/- 5) (140), push Temp select
key 34 (up, down)”, the LED indicate the temperature holding at 80 (175). “Temp +/-
key34” function key pushed each time, the holding temperature will be changed as control
panel indicated. 60°C(140) -> 80°C (175)-> 140°C(285) -> 160°C(320) -> 180°C(355) -
> 200°C(390) ->220°C(430)
8. When temperature holding function working, the “Temp Hold” indicator light will start flashing. It
means the temperature has not yet arrived at the setting temperature. When the pan’s
temperature arrive the setting temperature, the “Temp Hold” indicator light will keep steady on.
9. Change temperature holding function to “COOK” function: Push “Select” function key again, and
the function will back to “COOK” again.
Control Panel:
MODEL# CU-18A
1. Power On/ Off Key.
2. “Heating” indicator light. (pan detector)
3. “COOK” function indicator light.
4. “TEMP HOLD” function indicator light.
5. “TEMP/HOLD” function SELECT key.
6. Power Level / Holding Temperature display LED lights.
7. Power / Temp. up / down adjust keys.
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FEATURES & DESCRIPTION:
MODEL# CU-18A
1.1800watt Induction Heating Zone
2.Ceramic Top Plate
3.Bottom Chassis
4.Power on/ off key.
5. “COOK” function indicator light.
6. “HOLD” function Indicator light
7.Air-Intake
8.Air-Outlet
9.Foot Stand
10. Wall Stopper (Lock Washer). (You can find this accessory enclosed in
the box. Please screw this wall stopper into the back side of the
induction range in order to keep enough distance for air-outlet.)
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SPECIFICATION:
Model No. CU-18A Induction Range
Voltage 120V ~ 60Hz
Vitro-Ceramic Plate 273mm X 273 mm
(10.75” x 10.75”)
Electrical Power
Consumption
Max. 1800watt
Electrical Power
Range
Approx. 200watt ~ 1800watt
Safety Device  Over Time Protector (2Hrs.)
 Automatic Safety Shut-Off
 Material Compatibility Detector
 Small Object Detector
 Overheating Protection Device
 IC Auto Reset.
Approvals ETLus : UL-197
ETLc: CSA 22.2 No. 109
FCC: Part 18
Dimension 328*422*100 mm
(12.91” x 16.61” x 3.93”)
Remark: The switching frequency is verified by different power
setting, it’s to be between 20 ~ 35 K Hz.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If ...... It might be caused by ......
No indication light when power "on" Cable/terminal block is loose
Broken circuit of fuse; or automatic switch in your house
Power supply stopped.
Heating indicator does not light-in, Unsuitable cooking utensil,
Appliance fails to heat up Utensil isn't located at the center properly.
Utensil is smaller than 5cm.
Over-heating protection is activated.
Appliance suddenly stops heating
during operation
High ambient temperature.
Air entrance or outlet blocked.
Over-heating protection activated.
ERROR CODE, verified by BEEPER
If the machine turned-off itself, please check if you can hear BEEP as following descriptions:
If It might be caused by,
Bi--------(1 long BEEP)
Bibibibi (4 short BEEP)
Over-voltage protection,
Action:
Try again later till electricity supply is
stable
Turn-off immediately without any sound 1. Over-heating protection, or
Action:
Try again later after the machine has
cooled down
2. Surge protection
Action:
Try again immediately.
Bibibibibi… (short BEEP last for
60seconds)
Bi--------(1 long BEEP)
No pan on the cook-top
Bi----------(1 long BEEP)
Bibibibibibibibibi (9 short BEEP)
Heating empty pan on the cook-top,
Action:
Remove the empty pan, or fill with
food/water as you want.
Bi----------(1 long BEEP)
Bibi (2 short BEEP)
Temperature sensor failed (open or short),
Action:
Call your local distributor for service
information.
1. If your induction range seems to be working improperly, it doesn't necessarily mean it is faulty. In
all cases, check the preceding points.
2. If you fail to identify the problem, contact your after-sales service center without delay.
Contact: GSW Service Center
4151 NE Port Drive
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
800-458-1716