PowerPac Any Pot User manual

CERAMIC COOKER
PPIC832

Parts & Description s
Usable Pots/Pans
Material : Iron, cast iron, enameled iron, steel, stainless steel, glass, heat-resistant
glass, ceramic, copper, aluminium –pots & pans with a flat bottom and a diameter
from 12cm to 26cm.
DO NOT use pots & pans with a round bottom and a diameter less than 12 cm or
greater than 26cm.

FEATURES s
The infrared cooker makes use of far-infrared light to heat food. It is especially
suitable for modern family cooking. Its main characteristics are as follows:
High-tech, far-infrared heating: it uses the far infrared portion of the
electromagnetic spectrum, which is entirely safe and poses no danger to health.
It includes many cooking functions, including warming
Any pot can be used, such as iron, aluminium, copper, ceramics, marmite heat-
resistant glass and any heat-resistant utensil can be used as well
Multi-function: Touch control, Timer function
Environmentally-friendly: no fire, no smoke, no soot and no carbon monoxide
Easy to clean: crystal glass plate
Convenient: intelligent micro-computer control
Safety: numerous protections installed (see below)
SAFETY PROTECTION s
Among the many numerous Safety protections installed include:
Over-heat protection: if the temperature of cooker surface is over 650 C, the
cooker will be protected automatically
Inner-temperature over-heat protection: when the inner temperature reaches
95C, the cooker will be protected automatically
High-voltage protection: once voltage is over 275 V, the cooker will shut off
automatically
Low-voltage protection: once voltage is under 95 V, the cooker will shut off
automatically
Constant-temperature over-heat protection: when the temperature of cooker
surface reaches 580C, the cooker will shut off automatically

Warnings s
ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for a safe installation,
use and maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
The Appliance
2. This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any
use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered
inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible
damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
3. The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the
indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to
persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered
responsible.
4. Before use, check the integrity of the appliance (particularly, the integrity of the
Crystal Plate – which is the top glossy surface) and power cable. DO NOT
operate the appliance when its housing is damaged. In case you are not sure,
contact a qualified person. If the Crystal Plate or power cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified
technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
5. Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency)
corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance,
and that the wall socket is properly grounded. This appliance is fitted with an
earth wire for extra safety.
6. DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use
of adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use
only materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to
the electrical parameters of the adapters.
7. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other
remote control appliances, which are not specified in this manual.
8. Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any
non-original component or accessory NOT recommended by the manufacturer
(including, but not limited to, pots made of plastic, wood, etc. made by other
manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same
capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the

appliance.
9. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept
out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential
sources of danger.
Location
10. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open
flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the
presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in
atmospheric conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air).
Items containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and
never be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or
explosion.
11. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of objects,
which can be damaged by heat such as carpets or plastics. DO NOT locate
multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies at the bottom or rear of the
appliance. During operation, as heat is transferred away from the appliance, the
surface that the appliance is placed upon as well the surface immediately above
or adjacent to it may become very hot. There should be at least 10 cm of free
space from the back, left & right sides and at least 20 cm from the top of the
utensil (pot, pan, etc.) placed on the Crystal Plate to allow adequate air
circulation. Never use the appliance near curtains or textiles. If the appliance is
operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to
delicate finishes.
12. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions
where it can be damaged easily. DO NOT pull the power cable, tug it or use it to
drag the appliance to which is connected. The cable must NOT be placed under
carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away
from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over.
13. DO NOT allow the power cable of the appliance to fall across the Crystal Plate.
In addition, when using another electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food
blender, near the appliance, ensure that the power cable of the electrical
appliance cannot come into contact with the Crystal Plate. The insulation on the
cable could become damaged.
14. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only
indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation
of the sun and dust.
Operation
15. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
a. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth, and immediately wipe dry.
DO NOT use metal scouring pads.
b. Add oil, grease or water into the utensil (pot, pan, etc.) on top of the Crystal

Plate first. DO NOT heat an empty utensil. Not doing this may lead to burning
or scarring it. Hereby “utensil” is regarded as any container i.e. pot, pan, etc.
placed onto the Crystal Plate;
c. Plug the power cable into the electric socket and switch it on. Press the
ON/OFF button followed by one of 4 buttons (Soup, Fry, BBQ, Hot Pot).
Heating commences. You can add food and liquids into the utensil as the
cooking proceeds.
d. Press the ON/OFF button after you finished cooking. The screen will display
“_____”. DO NOT switch the appliance off by pressing the socket switch. The
fan will continue to work until the unit cools down.
e. Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its
proper functioning.
DO NOT:
cover the appliance e.g. with a hob cover, a cloth or protective foil. The
material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the hob is switched on by mistake
or if residual heat is still present;
obstruct totally nor partially the air inlet & outlet;
insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;
switch the appliance on if the utensil is dry - however, should the utensil be
found dry during operation, immediately remove the utensil from the Crystal
Plate and press the ON/OFF button. DO NOT switch the appliance off. The
fan will continue to work until the unit cools down;
slide utensils into place on the Crystal Plate as this can cause scuffs and
scratches. Instead, lift utensils into position on the plate.
place metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids, etc. or combustible
materials (paper, cloth, sugar, plastic, aluminium foil, etc.) on the Crystal Plate
as they can damage the plate. If this should occur, switch off the appliance
and scrape off all the residues whilst still hot, using a shielded scraper blade.
After the appliance had cooled down, clean the plate with a suitable ceramic
hob cleaning agent;
place hot items on the Control Panel as this could cause damage to the
electronics underneath;
touch the Crystal Plate of the appliance when in operation or just after
switching it off as it will still be very hot and may cause scalding;
drop anything on the Crystal Plate. Even a light object can cause damage in
certain circumstances.
16. During (and immediately after) the period of operation, high temperature steam
may escape from the utensil. To avoid scalding:
DO NOT
fill liquids beyond 80% of the maximum volume if you are using a pot;
remove the lid while heating & ensure that the lid is tightly closed during

heating if you are using a pot;
add food with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, metal can, etc.) still
attached without first removing the packaging;
heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars on the Crystal Plate,
as pressure can build up in the container, causing it to explode;
move the appliance while in operation;
remove the utensil during heating. Wait until heating has completed, press
the ON/OFF button and then remove the utensil carefully;
touch the Crystal Plate of the appliance except the Control Panel buttons or
the Power Knob when in operation or just after switching it off as it will still be
very hot and may cause scalding Always wear protective, insulated oven
gloves when in contact with the utensil. DO NOT let the gloves get wet as
this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself. The bottom of the cooker becomes exceedingly
hot as the cooker operates;
direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be
angled away from the utensil (especially if it has a vapor hole) at all times;
leave the appliance unsupervised during operation, especially when cooking
with oil and fat. If the oil and fat ignites, DO NOT attempt to put the flames
out with water. Press the ON/OFF button and use a suitable fire blanket,
saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames;
17. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is
recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating
element (for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).
18. DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let
any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock.
In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but immediately
switch the socket switch OFF and detach the 3-pin plug from the socket on the
wall (holding it firmly with dry hands).
19. Always switch the socket switch OFF and detach the plug from the socket if it is
NOT used for a long period, before storing, cleaning or performing any
maintenance operation.
20. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch the socket
switch OFF, unplug the plug and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible,
with the support of a qualified person.
21. If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, switch the socket switch off
and unplug the power cable immediately. Remove any utensil placed on the
Crystal Plate away from the cooker immediately.
22. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households
and similar applications, such as:
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
Dormitories;
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

Bed and breakfast type environments.
23. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall NOT play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall NOT be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8
years old.
24. Save these instructions.

USING YOUR APPLIANCE s
Note: The actual Control Panel may be different from the image above. However, the
functions and usage remain the same.
Press the ON/OFF button.
Press the Function button to select your preferred cooking requirement :
Manual –BBQ, Stir Fry, Hot Pot
Automatic –Water, Steam, Milk
Press the Timer button followed by & buttons to set the
desired time. The TIMER function works only in Manual mode.
The PRE-SET (abbre. Pre) function works only in Automatic mode.
The timer can be adjusted anywhere up to 180minutes.
The cooker will automatically shut off when the timer expires.
The & buttons can be used to adjust temperature levels in
Manual mode (BBQ, Stir Fry, Hotpot), but not in
Automatic mode (Water, Steam, Milk).
There are ten temperature levels in total, from 80C to 650C.
The corresponding power level is from 200W to 2000W.
The buttons can also be used to set the timer in pre-set/timer functions.

MANUAL FUNCTION
Pressing the buttons (as shown below) on the Control Panel will light up the LED
display as shown:
Button
Mode
Display
BBQ
1600W 650C
Stir Fry
650C
Hot Pot
1600W 650C
AUTOMATIC FUNCTION
Pressing the buttons (as shown below) on the Control Panel will light up the LED
display as shown:
Button
Mode
Display
Water
2000W
Steam
1600W
Milk
400W
The temperature level and duration of heating are preset and cannot be adjusted.
REMINDER:
DO NOT switch the appliance off by pressing the switch on the plug attached to the
main electrical supply. Press the Power button after you finish cooking and the
screen will display “_____”. The appliance will stop heating immediately. The fan
does not stop working until the unit cools down.