Solgaz Si-4t-black Product guide

SOLGAZ Sp. z o.o.

www.solgaz.eu

Operating and assembly instructions of

Induction cooktop

of type SI-4T-Black

Please install and use the induction cooktop after reading this instructions

DEAR SIRS

Congratulations on the purchase of our induction cooktop, intended to be built into all

kinds of segments of kitchen furniture.

Our induction cooktop may be part of the equipment of modern kitchen furniture set. It is

modern, has an aesthetic appearance, and its unquestionable advantage are low operating costs

and ease-of-use.

We wish you successful and very tasty dishes.

Yours faithfully,

SOLGAZ

UWAGA!

Płyta indukcyjna SOLGAZ jest przeznaczona wyłącznie do gotowania potraw. Inne wykorzystywanie płyty

jest niedozwolone i może stanowićzagrożenie.

Bardzo prosimy o zapoznanie z rozdziałem Bezpieczne użytkowanie kuchni w dalszej części instrukcji.

A declaration by the manufacturer

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product shall meet the essential requirements of

European directives listed below:

of the Directive 2006/95/EC - Low voltage electrical equipment

of the Directive 90/108/ EC - Electromagnetic compatibility and has been marked

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 
SAFE USE OF THE INDUCTION COOKTOP .................................................................................................................4 
ENERGY SAVING .......................................................................................................................................................5 
UNPACKING OF PARCEL WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP.............................................................................................5 
DISPOSING OF USED EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................6 
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................6 
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................................7 
1 Preparing furniture for built-in with induction cooktop.....................................................................................7 
2 Connecting the induction cooktop to the electrical system...............................................................................9 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................10 
1 Before starting a connected induction cooktop ...............................................................................................10 
2 The advantages of the induction cooktops.......................................................................................................11 
3 Selection of pots to induction cooktop.............................................................................................................12 
4 Selection of the type of utensils to induction cooktop.....................................................................................13 
5 Control panel.....................................................................................................................................................14 
6 Starting the induction cooktop .........................................................................................................................14 
CLEANING AND CARE/MAINTENANCE OF THE INDUCTION COOKTOP..................................................................19 
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................................................................23 
WARRANTY, SERVICE..............................................................................................................................................23 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. SAFE USE OF THE INDUCTION COOKTOP

During operation induction cooktop becomes hot, therefore, in the course of its use, one

should especially pay attention to the possible burn when you touch surfaces of induction

cooktop. Children up to 8 years of age, should not approach to a powered induction cooktop or/and should

be under constant supervision of adults..

! Induction cooktop should be supported by adults, physically or mentally fully operational, due

to their own safety or the safety of household members.

! Leaving unsupervised fat being cooking or oil, may be a cause of danger and may cause

ignition. In this case, turn off induction cooktop, and quench a fire with lid or with noncombustible

material. It is important to do not extinguish the flames of fire with water.

! On the surface of the induction cooktop should be the only utensils.

! In the case of crack of induction cooktop, You should immediately switch off the power

supply, do not use the induction cooktop in this state, to avoid electrical shock hazard.

! Do not put on the surface of the induction cooktop of metal elements for example cutlery and

aluminum foil, because they can become heated.

! After using, You must turn off induction cooktop by means of the power switch.

! Washing the induction cooktop, by means of steam cleaning devices, is prohibited.

•You should make sure that devices emitting radio waves located in the vicinity as for

example. radio or TV set, do not interfere with the correct operation of the control panel

of induction cooktop and vice versa..

•Induction cooktop must be connected by a person holding a required license (by

qualified electrician).

•Kitchen furniture in which induction cooktop will be installed, must have thermal

resistance to 100°C.

•Any repairs can only be performed by professional. Otherwise, there is a risk for the

•consumer..

•At the time of the repair it is imperative to disconnect the power supply by pulling the

plug from the socket, or turn off the fuse of feeder of induction cooktop.

•Socket to which the induction cooktop is connected, should be readily available.

•Induction cooktop may not be used for the amusement of children.

VERY IMPORTANT

•Users with pacemakers, insulin pumps, hearing aids or other instruments/devices

facilitating the functioning, must verify that the induction cooktop does not interfere

with their operation. (Range of operating frequencies of induction cooktop is in the

range of 20-50kHz). These are the ultrasonic and radio frequencies, which penetrate into

these devices and may cause improper operation.

•Near induction cooktop , which is running may not be magnetic data carriers due to the

loss of their content.

•Voltage loss in electrical network results in the cancellation of all settings. After its

reappearance, you should take special care. In the case where cooking zones/cooking

units not had time to cool, does not appear indicator of residual heating ”H”.

•The cable of induction cooktop can not touch the heated places.

•Do not use the cooking/kitchen utensils made from plastic, aluminum and aluminum

foil, because at high temperature can damage the ceramic glass.

•One should pay attention, in order to not get eg. sugar, citric acid or plastic, in solid and

liquid state into heated cooking zone/cooking unit. If as a result of

carelessness/imprudence, any of the aforementioned substances will get to the area of

hot field, you should not turn off induction cooktop and scrape it into the heat with

sharp scraper, while maintaining the precautions.

•Using the induction cooktop, one should use pots about the flat bottom, adapted for

induction cooktops.

•Ceramic glass of induction cooktop is resistant to sudden temperature changes.

•Objects falling from a height on induction cooktop, may cause cracks and splinters.

•Induction cooktop cannot be placed above: cooking oven without fan, freezer, washing

machine, refrigerator and dishwasher.

•It is recommended shielding bulkhead/partition ( Fig. 2 ) under induction cooktop, to

protect metal objects located in a cabinet against excessive heating up with air from the

fan.

•Cleaning and maintenance of induction cooktop should be carried out according to the

guidance described in the operating manual. In the event of improper handling of device,

warranty will not be taken into account.

2. ENERGY SAVING

Let’s save electricity using:

-suitable pots - utensil with

flat and thick bottom raises

the efficiency, saving even 1/3 of the energy compared to other heat

sources.

-applying lids - applying lids during cooking raises the efficiency until

four times, frequent lifting lid and "peeking” into the pot increases

the demand for heat. Glass lids with the hole are useful. Please

remember that water evaporation heat is high and some of the

energy is irrecoverably lost.

-preserve the purity of bottoms/undersurfaces of pots and the

surface of induction cooktop –impurities interfere with heat

transfer, and dried and burnt the dirt can be cleaned only with

chemicals, polluting the environment.

3. UNPACKING OF PARCEL WITH INDUCTION COOKTOP

Induction cooktop was packed at the time of transport, from raw

materials fully capable of being recycled. We encourage you to get

rid of packaging, accordance with the principles of environmental

protection. Simultaneously, please store the original packaging for

some time.

!!! Materials, in which equipment was packed for example,

elements of expanded polystyrene, bags etc., keep out of reach of

children.

4. DISPOSING OF USED EQUIPMENT

According to the European Directive 2002/96/ EC and Polish Act on

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, induction cooktop has

been marked with symbol of crossed-out the waste container. This

means that after the use of equipment, do not discard it, together

with other household waste. The consumer is obliged to return the

device, to the collection point of electrical and electronic equipment,

ie. shops, communal units of organization and local collection points.

The proceedings in accordance with the abovementioned guidelines

restricts the spread of hazardous and noxious substances for humans

and the environment and is giving the guarantee of correct storing

the equipment. Induction cooktop in accordance with standards,

required in the territory of the European Union.

5. SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

DESCRIPTION OF INDUCTION COOKTOP

1. Glass of induction cooktop

2. Control panel

3. Induction cooking zone - left rear

4. Induction cooking zone –left front

5. Induction cooking zone –right rear

6. Induction cooking zone –right front

7. Extended cooking zone - left

8. Extended cooking zone - right

CONTROL PANEL

1. Sensor of pause function - Stop'n Go

2. Sensor of function for the maintenance of heat

3. Sensor of the power/time setting - slider

4. Sensor of cooking acceleration function - booster

5. Sensor of the blockade –key

6. Sensor of power supply - ON/OFF

7. Sensor of timer and kitchen timer

8. Sensor of selection of cooking zone

6. INSTALLATION

6.1 Preparing furniture for built-in with induction cooktop

•Countertop, on which will be located induction cooktop should be:

- protected from the side of the wall against moisture and flooding

- flat and properly levelled

- with a thickness within the limits of 28-40 mm and the depth of min. 600 mm

•The distance between the front edge of the countertop, and hole should be min. 60 mm

and 50mm between the rear edge of the countertop, and hole

•The distance of the hole from the side wall of the furniture should be 55 mm

•Kitchen furniture, including also adhesives, varnishes, veneers and other items, from

which they are made, must have a thermal resistance to 100°C. Otherwise, furniture

cladding can come unstuck, and panels can become deformed

•The edges of the hole must be insulated with material resistant to moisture

•The dimensions of the hole for induction cooktop according to the Figure No 1

•Under the housing of the induction cooktop, you must keep a min. 25 mm empty space,

allowing air flow, that will prevent the overheating of the surface in the vicinity of

induction cooktop , according to the Figure No 2

FIG. 1 Hole for induction cooktop

FIG.2

Replacing in the countertop of undercounter unit

Replacing in the countertop, over the oven with ventilation.

!!!! Prohibited ! –localization of induction cooktop over the oven without ventilation.

6.2 Connecting the induction cooktop to the electrical system

ATTENTION!

Connections of induction cooktop to electrical system (wiring system) may make only a person

with the appropriate authorizations. Any changes and modifications in electrical installations arestrictly

prohibited.

Information for the electrical installer (electric fitter) of induction cooktop

Feeder cable of induction cooktop has the ability to select the proper connection, for the different types of

power supply.

Using wire, are available the following connections:

- single-phase 230 V~

- diphase 400V~

ATTENTION!

Protective (earth) conductor (PE conductor) marked , one should obligatorily connect. Electrical

installation powering the induction cooktop, must correspond to the consumption of electricity. Must have

an adequate cross-section of the wires and should be equipped with properly matched protection and

switch of feeder of induction cooktop.

This information is provided in the rating plate and electrical diagram to connecting the power cord.

ATTENTION!

Electrical installer, who connects induction cooktop must issue, located in the warranty card „certificate of

connecting the electric stove to the electrical system”.

Induction cooktop must be connected according to the scheme, otherwise it can be damaged.

Connecting the induction cooktop to the electrical instalation:

The induction cooktop can only be connected by qualified installer, with proper authorization. Before

connecting to the current, one should check:

•Electrical diagram of connecting the induction cooktop to the electrical supply

•Value of electrical voltage (is located on the rating plate)

•The compatibility of selected cables with the type of power supply of installation

When connecting of induction cooktop, it is prohibited to use extension cords, connectors etc., because

they may cause fire. Conecting cable cannot come into contact with hot or sharp elements of induction

cooktop. All of the changes in the electrical instalation may be made only by an authorized electrician.

Connection diagram for connecting the induction cooktop for electrical installation:

•In the event of a damaged power cord of induction cooktop, it should be replaced in the

repair shop provided for this purpose.

•If induction cooktop is directly connected to the electrical power supply, the switch is

absolutely essential for all circuits with a air break (contact gap) min. 3mm.

•A licensed electrician must check the correct connection –the compliance with the

electrical diagram and applicable standards

•One should pay attention, in order to the power cord was not twisted or pressed by

equipment

•The connecting cable must be checked regularly by an authorized person. In the event you need to

replace the cable, this must also be done by a specialist.

7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7.1 Before starting a connected induction cooktop

•Carefully clean the surface of induction cooktop.

•Open the window or run the ventilation, because the first switching on may be

associated with transitional period which may produce odours.

•Effectuate first use, keeping any hints from the owner's manual.

Way of induction cooktop operating

To the coil or a plurality of coils located inside induction cooktop, is

sent electrical current with the generator. The coil generates an

alternating highfrequency magnetic field, therefore after the

appearance of ferromagnetic pot on induction cooktop, in its

bottom induces a variable magnetic field causing the formation of

high-frequency currents flowing in the bottom of the pot. Because

they are formed in a closed electric circuits, in accordance with the

principles of physics, all energy turns into heat, the bottom becomes

a heat receiver and heats up, from it - the contents of the kitchen

utensil/pot, and induction cooktop stays cool. In order to a

mechanism of heating was started, are necessary pots with bottoms

made from magnetic materials.

7.2 The advantages of the induction cooktops

•bottom of pot, or other utensil generates heat, which is exploited to the maximum

•without losses to the environment, because heat generation begins at the time of the

appearance of a pot on induction cooktop, and ends at the time of download/take down it from

induction cooktop

Protective devices: If induction cooktop is connected and used in accordance with the instructions for use,

there is no need to use additional protective devices.

Fan operation consists in cooling/chilling of powering and steering parts. It switches on automatically, after

switching on the cooking zones and operates up to the moment of the cooling of the interior of induction

cooktop. Fan speed is adjusted automatically. In the course of the induction cooktop use, thermistor probe

checks the temperature of the interior of the induction cooktop. If it rises above the set level, the power of

the cooking zone will be automatically reduced or will switched off the cooking zones, in the vicinity of

fragments of electronics which are most heated.

Detection system allows to run of induction cooktop, when on the cooking zone is a pot, and disable it,

when the pot will be downloaded. In this way an electric energy is being saved. Small items lying on

induction cooktop, as for example cutlery, do not cause the switching on operation.

•If induction cooktop is used properly and on its surface is placed pot with an

appropriate bottom, the display shows the level of set heating power.

•Induction cooktop needs for the smooth functioning of customized pots with magnetic bottoms

(table No. 1)

In the case where on activated cooking zone there is no pot or is the pot with improper bottom,

displays the symbol . If at the time of 1 min. on induction cooktop will not appear the pot

with the appropriate bottom, then induction cooktop will be automatically turned off.

Please turn off the cooking zones with a sensor of ON / OFF button in control switch , and not

only by downloading pot from induction cooktop.

!!! Please remember that the presence detector of pot is not the same as the ON/OFF button.

Induction cooktop is provided with a controller with sensors –buttons (touch sensors), operated by a touch

of designated sites. Each change of controller setting is signaled by a short beep (sound).

In the course of switching on, switching off and setting the range of power, shall be allowed only pressing

of one sensor at the same time. If more sensors is pressed, at the same time, there is no possibility to

program the controller, and after a longer time of touch switches off the entire induction cooktop.

7.3 Selection of pots to induction cooktop

•The use of high-quality pots, with a flat bottom provides protection against the formation of sites of

higher temperature, where could appear the parching of dishes. The utensils with thickened bottom

give the reliability of a perfect heat distribution.

•On induction cooktop one should put the pots only with a dry bottom. One should check, whether

after washing, filling with water or taking out of the refrigerator, utensil has been sufficiently dried.

In this way, you will avoid soiling the induction cooktop.

•The use of lids on pots (kitchen utensils), will significantly shorten the cooking time. Heat generated

will remain in the utensil, we will avoid losses on steaming, thus reducing the consumption of

electricity.

The best energy efficiency effect is obtained when the diameter of the bottom of the pot corresponds to

the diameter of the cooking zone.

The table below defines the max. and min. possible diameters of the bottom of the pot, for the

appropriate cooking zones. They depend on the type of utensils.

Table no. 1

Please remember that:

Using the pots with too small bottoms, induction cooking zone

may not be running.

Best results are achieved when bottom of the utensil is flat;

recessed bottom and firmly embossed company logo reduces the

heating capacity, may lead to pots overheating. When

purchasing kitchen utensils, please find the label marking,

informing about the possibility of using them for induction

cooktops

7.4 Selection of the type of utensils to induction cooktop

Use cooking utensils with magnetic - iron properties, made of ferritic stainless steel or shee coated with

enamel. Magnetism you can check yourself, using a magnet. It shall be applied to the bottom of a pot, if a

magnet will attract, then the cooking/kitchen utensil is suitable for induction cooktop.

Table No 2

TYPE OF MATERIAL OF

COOKING/KITCHEN UTENSILS

OPERATION OF COOKING/KITCHEN UTENSILS

Cast iron

High operation efficiency (performance efficiency)

Please be careful, because you can scratch induction

cooktop

Enamelled steel

High operation efficiency (performance efficiency)

First of all, cooking/kitchen utensils with a thick, flat

bottom

MINIMUM DIAMETERS OF

THE

BOTTOM OF THE POT

[MM]

MAXIMUM DIAMETERS OF

THE

BOTTOM OF THE POT

[MM]

120

220

120

220

120

220

120

220

200

220x440

200

220x440