THOR TEC Series User manual

USE AND CARE MANUAL
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ELECTRIC COOKTOPS TEC36 | TEC30

PROFESSIONAL
ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
USE AND CARE MANUAL
TEC MODELS
TEC36 |TEC30

THOR KITCHEN PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC COOKTOP
Model:TEC30
Model:TEC36

Table of Contents
General safety regulations-------------------------------------------1
Instructions for built-in-------------------------------------------------4
Installing the cooktop--------------------------------------------------6
Cooktop Features------------------------------------------------------8
Cleaning and maintenance-----------------------------------------11
Use of Cookware-----------------------------------------------------12
Trouble shooting------------------------------------------------------13
Warranty----------------------------------------------------------------14

General safety regulations
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire,
electrical shock, serious injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use this cooktop only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, unplug the cooktop or disconnect the power supply at the
household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
Do not leave children alone-children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the
cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured
Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
Never use your cooktop for warming or heating the room.
Do not touch surface elements. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact the surface elements or areas nearby the surface elements; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE COOKTOP
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
Do not store or use flammable materials near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holder’s
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the cooktop. These garments may ignite
if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooktop Grease
on the cooktop may ignite.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a fire, do not use water or grease on fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the
controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a
well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or a foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Never leave the surface units unattended at medium or high heat settings. Boilover cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite
resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to monitor oil temperature.
To avoid spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid
cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
Use the proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit
will also improve efficiency.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface
units.
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for
cooktop service; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If the glass cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives,
sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry, and rivets on clothing.
Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not
being used. lf the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they may ignite. Heat from the cooktop or
oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space
located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk
can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near
surface units.
Use proper pan size – this appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may
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WARNING
WARNING

result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place – absence of these pans or make sure
reflector pans or drip bowls are in place – absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
Protective liners – do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except
as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Glazed cooking utensils – only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface units – to reduce
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface units.
Do not cook on broken cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
If the malfunction light goes on, or if the audible signal (for example, a bell or buzzer) sounds,
appliance is malfunctioning. Turn off or disconnect appliance from power supply and have
serviced by a qualified technician.
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Instructions for built-in
Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the following drawing.
Note: Before carving, check that the dimensions indicated correspond to the dimensions of the
product.
Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 1.18inch.Choose a heat-resistant work
surface material.
The safety distance between the sides of the cooktop and the inner surfaces of the worktop
must be at least 0.12inch.
For the purposes of installation and use, at least 0.2inch space must be kept around the cut-out.
Model W(inch) D(inch) A(inch) B(inch) X(inch) F(inch)
TEC30 30 21 28.82 19.8 min.2 min.0.12
TEC36 36 21 34.85 19.8 min.2 min.0.12
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Ventilation and safety distances
Make absolutely sure that the following conditions are met for adequate ventilation of the cooktop and that the
supply and exhaust air is not blocked:
Note: The safety distance between the cooktop and the cabinet or the cooker hood should be at
least 29.93inch
If the cooktop is installed above an oven, the oven must have its own fan.
The safety distance between the bottom of cooktop and the oven must be at least 1.97inch
The installation must comply with all distance regulations and other regulations.
A(inch)
B(inch)
C(inch)
D(inch)
E(inch)
29.93
1.97
0.8
Air gap/intake
Exhaust air min.0.5
IMPORTANT: To avoid overheating, we suggest the four sides of the Cabinet open
air exhaust (like E)
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Installing the cooktop
The cooktop must connect to a separate, grounded wire, single phase, AC Only electrical supply with their
own circuit breaker. These appliances must be installed in accordance with National Electrical Codes, as
well as all state, municipal and local codes. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and
frequency and amperage, which is protected by a properly sized circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
The cable from appliance is equipped with 3-wires:
If 3-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes
permit a 3-wire connection.
If 4-Wire Cable from Home Power Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from Home Power Supply where local codes do
not allow grounding through neutral.
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Commissioning the cooktop
The electric cooktop must be installed by qualified installer.
Do not place cooktop next to open fires, heaters or other sources of heat.
Make sure that the mains connection cable is not damaged or squashed beneath the cooktop
Make sure that the mains connection cable does not come into contact with sharp edges and/or hot
surfaces.
The cooktop should be connecting to the power source which is sufficient secured.
Do not install the cooktop above a dishwasher or washing-machine, because the electronic circuits
do not come into contact with steam or moisture which could damage them.
Before connecting the cooktop, check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to
the voltage supply in your home. A wrong connection may lead to grave damage on the cooktop and
injured.
The cooktop surface is made of temperature-resistant ceramics. If it is damaged, even if this concerns
only a small tear, disconnect the cooktop from the power supply immediately and contact the customer
service.
We recommend not placing any metal Kitchenware, cookware or pan lids, knives or other metal objects
on the cooktop. These may heat up when the cooktop is turned on.
Do not place any magnetically objects like credit cards, cassettes etc. on the glass surface while the
cooktop is in operation.
In order to avoid overheating, do not place any aluminium foil or metal plates on the cooktop.
Do not insert any objects like wires or tools into the ventilation slots.
Attention: this may cause electric shocks.
Do not touch the hot surface of the cooktop.
Do not heat up any unopened tins on the cooktop, or a heated tin could be exploded; therefore you must
remove the tin lid under all circumstances beforehand.
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Cooktop Features
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your
model.
TEC30
TEC36
Operating the cooktop
Place suitable cookware onto the cooktop, and connect the plug to suitable socket.
The operation of both zones is the same.
Caution! Make no hot pots or pans on the control board!
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Power
Press the On / Off button for three seconds.
You will hear a beep and see flashing lines -- on the display next to every cooking zone.
If you have not selected a program within about 30 seconds, the unit will return to standby.
Burner
Press the button for the required elements.
You can change the power levels by sliding the slider
or by pressing the "0" to switch off the relevant cooking zone.
Middle Element
Press the middle elements button, you will see flashing lines on the display. You can change the power levels
by sliding the slider or pressing the number.
When the display is flashing, press the Middle Zone button once/twice, you can choose the inner heating
circle for a smaller pot or for lower power or the whole bigger heating circle.
Sync elements
Press the button, the left up burner, the right left down burner and the middle zone of the right left burner will
be on.
To turn off the middle Sync elements, press the button for 2seconds.
Caution! When using Sync elements, pots or pans (approximately17.32inch*7.87inch) should be large
enough to fit for the elements.
If you use small pots or pans, do not use the Sync element, or it will easily heat your hand.
Power of each burner
TEC30TOTAL: 8600W
Left up zone up to max.1600W
Left down zone up to max.1600W
Free zone up to max.3800W
Middle zone up to max.3600W (1200W+1200W+1200W)
Right down zone up to max.1200W
TEC36TOTAL: 9200W
Left up zone up to max.1600W
Left down zone up to max.1600W
Free zone up to max.3800W
Middle zone up to max.3600W (1200W+1200W+1200W)
Right up zone up to max.1200W
Right down zone up to max.1800W
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Residual heat indicator
When the cooktop has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat.
The residual heat indicator warns for each cooking zone separately with "H" symbol.
Timer
After you have selected the power press the timer key .
Timer confirmation
With repeated pressing onto timer key choose the zones you want to set as the LED light showing. The
display shows "00". With the keys "0-9" set the time in 1-minute steps (max. 99 min.) After 5 seconds no
number level key be pressed, the time will start timing and the display will indicate the countdown time until to
“00”. If the two zones has been set different time, the display will indicate the less time setting zone.
Timer cancellation
By pressing onto timer key choose the zone you want to cancel the timer. Then press number level key”0” two
times and the timer function will be cancelled.
Or press the button for three seconds; timer function for all zones will be cancelled.
Safety systems
In order to protect the electronics from overheating if the control unit detects excessive heat it will switch off
the cooktop closest to the sensors and the letter H will appear on the display. This cooktop can be activated
when the temperature of the electronic unit returns to normal.
Each cooktop is equipped with an interior temperature limiter that switches off the cooktop if the radiant
surface is heated excessively.
If any cracks appear in the radiant surface, immediately disconnect it from the power. Do not use any part of
the cooktop until a new radiant surface has been fitted.
Automatic
If a cooktop is left on accidentally, it will automatically be switched off after a period of time has elapsed,
depending on the power level that has been selected
Key Lock (Child lock)
To ensure the safety of children, the ceramic cooktop is fitted with an interlock cooktop.
To lock: hold the button for 3 seconds; the timer shows “L0” and the rest of the keys are disabled except the
on/off button. To unlock hold down the lock key for 3 seconds and the cooktop will return to normal working.
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Setting
Time (hour)
1-9
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Cleaning and maintenance
Disconnect plug and wait until the unit is cooled down completely.
If the pots/pans are used without being cleaned, discoloration or cooked on stains may occur.
Do not use benzene, thinner, scrubbing brush or polishing powder to clean the cooker.
Do not use any flammable, acid alkaline materials or substances near the cooktop, as this may reduce
the service life of the cooktop and lead to deflagration when the cooktop is turned on.
Clean the radiant glass surface frequently, when it is cool. Please use dish washing soapy water
and wet cloth to wipe the surface of cooktop.
Please Use vacuum cleaner to suck up dust from intake and exhaust vent.
Never run water over the unit because it may cause a malfunction.
Clean the radiant glass surface frequently when it is cool.
Never use abrasive products or pads，
Clean with a wet cloth.
Once a week, clean thoroughly with specific products that
preserve and protect radiant cooktops.
Scrape off stuck on stuck dirt with a scraper.
If sugar (or sugary matter) or plastic is accidentally burnt
on the cooktop, remove at once with the scraper while still hot.
Otherwise it may leave a permanent mark.
Do not use the cooktop as a work surface. Be particularly
careful with dirt or dust from vegetables, cleaning powders, etc.
which may scratch the surface when pans are slid over it.
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Cookware for radiant glass cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass
cooktops.
Stainless Steel: recommended
Aluminium: heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminium residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be
removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low
melting point thin weight aluminium should not be
used.
Copper Bottom: recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
Appear as scratches. The residues can be removed,
as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.
However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will
permanently
Stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron: recommended if
bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel: not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage
to cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to
the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic: not recommended
Poor performance will scratch the surface.
Stoneware: not recommended
Poor performance may scratch the surface.
Cast Iron: not recommended-unless designed
specifically for glass cooktops
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat will
scratch the cooktop surface.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturers’ recommendations when using any type of cookware on the
ceramic cooktop.
For Best Results
Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.
Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the
surface element to ensure proper contact.
Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers.
All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size.
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Trouble Shooting
If you encounter a problem, it often will merely be something minor. Before you call customer
service, review the charts on the following pages first and you may not to call for service. If an error
occurs in the control operation, a fault code will flash in the display .Record the error code and call
for service.
CAUTION! Repairs should only be done by an authorized servicer. Improper repair of your
appliance may result in risk of serious physical injury or death.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Surface elements will not maintain
a rolling boil or cooking is slow
Improper cookware being used. Use pans that are absolutely flat
and match the diameter of the
surface unit selected.
Surface elements do not work
properly
Cooktop controls improperly set. Check to be sure the correct
control is set for the surface
element you are using.
Scratches on cooktop glass
surface
Incorrect cleaning methods being
used.
Use recommended cleaning
procedures. See the Cleaning and
maintenance section.
Cookware with rough bottoms
being used or coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between the
cookware and the surface of the
cooktop. Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
To avoid scratches, use the
recommended cleaning
procedures. Make sure bottoms of
cookware are clean before use,
and use cookware with smooth
bottoms.
Areas of discoloration on the
cooktop
Food spillovers not cleaned before
next use.
See the Cleaning and
maintenance section.
Hot surface on a model with a
light-colored glass cooktop.
This is normal. The surface may
appear discolored when it is hot.
This is temporary and will
disappear as the glass cools.
Plastic melted to the surface Hot cooktop came into contact
with plastic placed on the hot
cooktop.
See the Glass surface-potential for
permanent damage section in the
Cleaning and maintenance
section.
Pitting (or indentation) of the
cooktop
Hot sugar mixture spilled on the
cooktop.
Call a qualified technician for
replacement.
Unresponsive control panel
Control panel is dirty.
Clean the control panel.
A fuse in your home may be blown
or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker.
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Warranty
This product has been manufactured by Thor Group, 4651 E Airport Drive, California 91761
For Customer Service, please call (877) 288 - 8099
For the most up to date warranty and service policy, please refer to our website
WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION
For in-warranty service requests, please visit our website at WWW.THORKITCHEN.COM/SERVICE
Please Note: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for any in-warranty service
requests
Model No. Serial No.
Date of Purchase Purchaser
Dealer Suburb
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