Mueller RapidTherm IC-711 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Model No: IC-711
PORTABLE
INDUCTION COOKTOP
RapidTherm

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Make sure that your outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on
the rating label of the induction cooktop.
• Do not share the power outlet with electrical appliances with high power
ratings such as air conditioners or electric stoves, to avoid overheating the
outlet and the risk of fire.
• To avoid accidents, do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or the cooktop in water or other liquid.
• When using the cooktop, place it horizontally and allow at least 4.7 inches
(12 cm) of free space between the sides and back of the cooktop and the
wall. Do not use the cooktop in narrow or enclosed spaces.
• When using the cooktop, do not put it on any metal platform (such as iron,
stainless steel, or aluminum).
• Do not use the cooktop near a gas stove, kerosene stove, gas cooker, or
in any space with an open fire or an environment with high temperatures.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact the Mueller Customer Service.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be
placed on the hot surface since they can get hot.
• The total weight of the cookware (including food contents) must not
exceed 44 lbs (20 kg).
• Do not block the Exhaust vent. Blocking may overheat the unit.
• Do not place the cooktop on carpet, fabrics, thin paper or similar as during
use these materials may block the air inlet and air outlet openings, which
could result in overheating.
• Do not heat an empty pot.
• People with pacemakers or similar medical devices should use care when
standing near this induction cooktop while it is powered on. The electromag-
netic field may affect pacemakers or similar devices. Consult your doctor or
the manufacturer of the pacemaker or similar medical device for additional
information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic fields emitted
by induction cookers.
• 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 instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface units or areas near the cooking
surface until it has had sufficient time to cool.
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INTRODUCTION
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Make sure that your outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on
the rating label of the induction cooktop.
• Do not share the power outlet with electrical appliances with high power
ratings such as air conditioners or electric stoves, to avoid overheating the
outlet and the risk of fire.
• To avoid accidents, do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plugs, or the cooktop in water or other liquid.
• When using the cooktop, place it horizontally and allow at least 4.7 inches
(12 cm) of free space between the sides and back of the cooktop and the
wall. Do not use the cooktop in narrow or enclosed spaces.
• When using the cooktop, do not put it on any metal platform (such as iron,
stainless steel, or aluminum).
• Do not use the cooktop near a gas stove, kerosene stove, gas cooker, or
in any space with an open fire or an environment with high temperatures.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact the Mueller Customer Service.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be
placed on the hot surface since they can get hot.
• The total weight of the cookware (including food contents) must not
exceed 44 lbs (20 kg).
• Do not block the Exhaust vent. Blocking may overheat the unit.
• Do not place the cooktop on carpet, fabrics, thin paper or similar as during
use these materials may block the air inlet and air outlet openings, which
could result in overheating.
• Do not heat an empty pot.
• People with pacemakers or similar medical devices should use care when
standing near this induction cooktop while it is powered on. The electromag-
netic field may affect pacemakers or similar devices. Consult your doctor or
the manufacturer of the pacemaker or similar medical device for additional
information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic fields emitted
by induction cookers.
• 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 instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface units or areas near the cooking
surface until it has had sufficient time to cool.
How does it work?
Induction cooking is based on an electromagnetic field, creating energy that
heats the base of a pan positioned on the cooktop. The electromagnetic
field is activated when material containing iron (ferrous material) comes
within the range of the inductors beneath the cooktop surface. Induction
cooking is generally about twice as fast as traditional gas cooking and ideal
for fast cooking, such as stir-frying. On the other end of the spectrum, induc-
tion is also very slow and gentle and ideal for melting chocolate or making
a bearnaise sauce. The induction cooktop is also easy to clean. Since there
are no elements heating the cooking surface, spill-overs are less likely to
get baked onto the surface. Finally, because the cooktop is not heated
directly, induction cooking is much safer to use.
What types of cookware can be used?
Induction cooktops will only operate with specific cookware. As explained in
the paragraph above, induction cooking works by electromagnetic energy.
Therefore, the outside bottom surface of the cookware must be made of a
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ON/OFF
Lock
Pause
Timer Hot Pot
Slow Cook Keep Warm
Boil
ferrous magnetic material such as cast iron, enameled steel, or magnetic
stainless steel. The interior of the cooking surface of the cookware can be
aluminum or other non-ferrous material with or without a non-stick coating
as long as the bottom is ferrous. If not indicated at the base of your cook-
ware, it is easy to check whether or not your cookware will work by using a
fridge magnet or any other permanent magnet. If the magnet sticks to the
bottom of the pot/pan, the cookware will work on an induction cooktop.
Additionally, any pots or pans used with this cooktop must have a flat
bottom and measure between 4.7” – 10.2” (12-26 cm) in diameter.
What can I cook on an induction cooker?
What you can cook on an induction cooker is no different than what you can
cook with a gas or electric cooker, or any other form of heat. There are no
special recipes or cookbooks.
Cooking Surface
Cooling Fan
Exhaust Vent
Control Panel
Rated Voltage: 120V~60Hz
Rated Power: 1800W
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF
Hot Pot
Slow Cook Keep Warm
Boil
1. Place the induction cooker on a dry, stable, and level surface. Make sure
there is at least 4.7 inches (12 cm) of free space around the appliance to
prevent overheating.
2. Fill your pot or pan with liquid or food to be cooked and place it on the
cooking surface. The total weight of the cookware (including food contents)
must not exceed 44 lbs (20 kg).
• The external base surface of the cookware must be made of a ferrous
magnetic material such as cast iron, enameled steel, or magnetic
stainless steel. Check the base of your cookware for induction symbol
functionality, or test with a magnet as mentioned in IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS.
• NEVER heat empty cookware. This will cause the unit to overheat,
damage the cookware and/or cause the unit to shut off.
4. Push the ON/OFF button to turn the
unit on. The message “ON” appears on
display, and a beep is heard.
5. Push one of the cooking mode buttons
to select a cooking mode and start cook-
ing (refer to the “COOKING MODES”
section of this manual for more informa-
tion on cooking modes). When the cook-
ing surface temperature reaches 140°F
(60°C) and above, the red indicator light
on the LED display will turn on.
3. Plug the unit into a power outlet. The
unit will beep, the indicators on the LED
display will illuminate, and the blue indica-
tor light will turn on. The cooktop is now in
standby mode.
140°F
(60°C)
Standby mode
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ON/OFF
Standby mode
• As a safety measure, if you don’t
select a cooking mode within 30 sec-
onds after the cooktop has been
turned on, the cooktop will switch
back to standby mode.
• If the cookware is removed from the
cooktop at any time during the cook-
ing cycle, the unit will beep continu-
ously for 1 minute, error code “E0”
will appear on display, and then the
unit will switch back to standby mode.
To reactivate the cooktop within that 1
minute, cooktop.
NOTE: E0 error can also appear if you
are using cookware with a non-mag-
netic bottom.
6. Push the ON/OFF button when
finished cooking to set the unit in standby
mode.
7. The cooling fan inside the cooktop will
continue to run for approximately 1
minute to cool off the cooktop. Unplug the
cooker after the fan stops working.
WARNING: To avoid getting burnt, do not
touch the cooking surface during use or
immediately after the cooker has been
turned off.
1
min
1
min
30
sec
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Hot Pot
Slow Cook
Keep Warm
Boil
COOKING MODES
RapidTherm Portable Induction Cooktop is equipped with 4 preset cooking
modes:
460°F
460°F
260°F
140°F
2h
18 min
2h
1h
Cooking
mode Default cooking
temperature
Default cooking time
(if no button is pressed)
• You can SET THE COOKING TEMPERATURE for all cooking modes to a
value between 140°F and 460°F in 8 levels by pushing the “+” or the “-“
button, respectively.
Note: You can also change the temperature during cooking.
• DEFAULT COOKING TIME resets each time you press any button.
- After you select a cooking mode, for example the Hot Pot mode, and you
don’t press any other button anymore, the unit will turn off after 2h. Howev-
er, if you change the temperature during cooking by pressing +/- buttons,
the default cooking time will reset, and the unit will turn off 2h after the last
button was pressed.
- If you press the PAUSE button, the time will not reset as the PAUSE func-
tion pauses the current cooking mode. You can always turn off the unit
manually.
- To override the default cooking time, use the Timer button (for more
information, refer to the “TIMER FUNCTION” section of this manual).
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Timer
TIMER FUNCTION
• You can SWITCH BETWEEN THE COOKING MODES while cooking
by pushing the desired cooking mode button.
You can use the “Timer” button to program the induction
cooktop to turn off after a certain amount of time.
1. Once you have chosen the desired cooking mode, press the Timer
Button.
2. Press the “+/-“ buttons to adjust the cooking time from 1 minute up to 4
hours in increments of 1 minute. If you press and hold the “+” or “-“ button
continuously, the cooking time will change in increments of 10 minutes.
3. Once you have selected the desired shut-off time, the screen will blink 5
times to confirm your selection.
4. When the programmed time has elapsed, the induction cooker will beep
once and automatically go into the standby mode.
NOTE: If at any time during the cooking cycle you want to cancel the
programmed shut-off time, simply press the Timer button.
WARNING: To avoid getting burnt, do not touch the cooking surface during
use or immediately after the cooker has been turned off.
Temperature
level
140°F
212°F
260°F
300°F
350°F
390°F
425°F
460°F
Power
level
200W
500W
800W
1000W
1200W
1400W
1600W
1800W
• Each temperature level has its
corresponding POWER LEVEL
(amount of wattage the cooktop
uses):
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1
min
LOCK FUNCTION
This function allows you to set the desired mode and then lock the control
panel to avoid changing the setting by accident.
PAUSE FUNCTION
• If you want to pause the cooking
mode during cooking, press the
PAUSE button once. The unit will stop
heating, all the buttons except the
ON/OFF button will be locked, and the
fan will automatically shut down after 1
minute.
• To continue cooking, press the
PAUSE button again.
• To use the “Lock” function, push and
hold the “Lock” button (for approx. 3
seconds) until the message “LOC”
appears on display, and a beep is heard.
All the buttons except the ON/OFF
button will be locked.
• To cancel the “Lock” function, push
and hold the “Lock” button (for approx. 3
seconds) until the message “LOC”
disappears from the display, and a beep
is heard. This will unlock all the buttons.
Lock
Lock
Pause
Pause
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CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE
Always switch off and unplug the
unit before cleaning.
• Clean the glass surface with a
soft, damp cloth or sponge. For
greasy deposits, moisten the cloth
with warm water and add a small
amount of neutral detergent.
• Wipe the glass surface dry with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use any abrasive or harsh
cleaning agents that may scratch
the surface of the cooktop.
• Clean the Exhaust vent using a
soft brush or a cotton stick.
• Do not immerse the unit in water!
• When not in regular use, it is
important to store your cooktop in a
safe, dry location.
ON/OFF
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Low voltage sensor
High voltage sensor
The cookware has been
removed from the
cooktop during the
cooking cycle / Cook-
ware does not have a
magnetic bottom
Internal Circuit Error -
parts are either overheat-
ing or have an open or
short circuit.
Top plate sensor stopped
working.
IGBT sensor is overheat-
ed or short-circuited.
IGBT sensor stopped
working.
Make sure the outlet used is
120V AC.
Make sure the outlet used is
120V AC.
Ensure that the room tempera-
ture is not high and that the unit
is not in direct sunlight. Ensure
that the fan is operating and that
the fan openings are not blocked.
Alternatively, contact Mueller
Customer Service.
Contact Mueller Customer
Service.
Contact Mueller Customer
Service.
Contact Mueller Customer
Service.
Error
code
Possible
reason Solution
Place the cooktop back on the
cooktop.
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