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Heartland Appliances Inc., 1050 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
N3H 4R7, Tel: (519) 650-5501, Fax:˚(519) 650-3773, www.heartlandapp.com
HA-7.8.05
1. Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly grounded and installed by a
qualified technician.
2. Never Use your Appliance for Waming or Heating the Room
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area
where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any par t of the
appliance.
4. Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using
the appliance.
5. User Ser vicing - Do not repair or replace any par t of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other ser vicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dr y chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dr y Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on hot suraces may result in bur ns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
9. Use Proper Pan Size - This appliance is equipped with several, differently sized, induction
elements. Select utensils having flat bottoms, large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. Proper size pots and pans will also improve efficiency.
10. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in
color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near
units until they have had sufficient time to cool.
11. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up of pressure may cause container to
burst and rsult in injur y.
12. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings - Boil-over causes smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
13. Do not use aluminum foil, aluminum liners or aluminum containers on the unit.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont...
14. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent. Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns, 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.
15. Do not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
16. 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.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above or around the cooktop - children
climbing on the cooktop to reach items, could be seriously injured.
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Table of Contents
Warranty
5
Before Installation
5
Installation
6
Other Installation Requirements
7
Electrical Connection
8
IMPORTANT Safety Precautions
9
Principle of Induction
10
Glass Top, Coil Size and Controls
11
Controls and Operation
12
Heating Zones, Coil Sizes & Utensils
13
Utensils for Your Induction Unit
14
Matching Pots & Pans with Coils
15
To Do or Not to Do
16
Cleaning Recommendations
17
Troubleshooting
18
Cooktop Information
19
Cooking Guidelines
20
Yo u r s a fe t y a n d e a s e o f u s e a r e i m p o r t a n t t o u s . I n t h i s m a n u a l w e h a ve p r o v i d e d a
n u m b e r o f s a fe t y wa r n i n g s a n d a s we l l a s nu m e r o u s t i p s a n d h i n t s fo r u s i n g t h e u n i t .
Warnings and tips are marked with the following symbols :
Safety warning symbol
Tips and hints
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Warranty
This prduct is guaranteed to be from defect in
material and wor kmanship and is covered under a
O n e Ye a r L i m i t e d Pa r t s a n d L a b o r Wa r ra n t y. T h e
warranty commences on the date the unit is
delivered to the owner or from the date the
owner takes possession of the unit. Please retain
both the prchase and deliver y confirmation.
Under the ter ms of this warranty ser vice must be
provided by an authorized Hear tland ser vice
agency or representative dur ing nor mal business
hours.
This warranty does not cover additional over time
or premium rates.
To obtain ser vice, please contact the dealer from
where you purchased the unit or Hear tland
Induction cooktop directly.
household use for the preparation of food.
7. Service on products purchased outside the
countr y where the ser vice is to be performed.
8. Damage caused by flood, fire, power surge,
lightning strike or other acts of God.
This warranty applies to units used solely for
domestic applications. This cooktop is not
intended for commercial use. This warranty
provides coverage for product purchased in
Canada and the United States (including the
District of Columbia). This warranty is only valid to
the original purchaser and is not transferable.
This war ranty gives yo u specific leg al r ights. You
may als o have oth er r i ght s whi ch va r y fr om s tate
to state. The warrantor is not responsible for
consequential or incidental damage whether
ar ising out of breach of warranty each of contract
or otherwise.
This warranty does not cover :
1. Damage or repairs due to service by an
unauthorized agency or use of unauthorized par ts.
2. Ser vice calls for product instruction.
3. Ser vice calls to correct improper installations.
4. Ser vice calls to reset breaker or replace fuses.
5. Damage caused by abuse, accident, alteration,
misuse or local code violations.
6 . Fa i l u r e d u e t o o t h e r t h a n n o r m a l fa m i l y
Before Installation
If you are receiving the unit from a transpor tation
company it is customer’s obligation to inspect the
package and note any damage on the deliver y
receipt. After deliver y have your induction cooktop
carefully unpacked, and again check for any visible
damage. If you find any damage on the unit at this
point, immediately infor m your dealer or distributor
A l t h o u g h t h e r e s p o n s i b i l i t y fo r s h i p p i n g l i e s w i t h
the carr ier , your dealer/distr ibutor will assist you
with your claim.
If the unit is not supposed to be installed for some
t i m e, yo u s h o u l d ke e p i t i n i t s o r i g i n a l p a ck a g i n g ,
stored in a dr y and safe place.
Read through the section of this manual which
per tains to installation, and make sure that all of
t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n b e p r ov i d e d o r a r e a l r e a d y
p r ov i d e d . E n s u r e t h a t yo u r e l e c t r i c p owe r s u p p l y
is correct.
Before you install the unit, you should take a
m o m e n t t o w r i t e d ow n t h e i n fo r m a t i o n f r o m yo u r
n a m e p l a t e a n d f i l l - o u t t h e t a bl e o n p a g e 1 9 , fo r
future after sale ser vicing needs . This infor mation
will be required ever y time you call for any ser vice
on your unit.
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Installation
To i n s t a l l t h e c o o k t o p , c u t o u t a r e c t a n g u l a r
o p e n i n g i n t h e c o u n t e r a s s h ow n o n t h e d r aw i n g
n d t a b l e b e l o w. A l s o, e n s u r e t h a t y o u h a v e a
minimum of 3/8 inch(10 mm) of space in the back
of the unit, between the r im and backsplash on
A p p l y t h e g a s ke t o n l y a l o n g t h e f r o n t r i m a n d o n
b o t h s i d e s. D o n o t p u t t h i s g a s ke t o n t h e r i m i n
the back. This gasket will prevent most of the
spills from entering the cabinet below and will
keep the unit in place. Once the gasket is
your counter (or wall if no backsplash) for
installed, place the cooktop in the opening, and
ventilation.A self-adhesive gasket is supplied with
l ay i t o n t h e r i m . D o t h i s c a r e f u l l y - d o n o t d r o p
your unit. Before setting the cooktop in place
the unit i nto th e cut-o ut. Ma ke sur e that the un it
install this gasket by sticking it under neath the
is sitting properly on its rim all around the
rim.
perimeter.
If your counter is produced from porous materials which tend to swell if in contact with
h u m i d i t y a n d w a t e r, t o b e t t e r p r o t e c t t h e c u t - o u t , u s e p r o p e r s e a l a n t s o n t h e e d g e
which would prevent any penetration of humidity and water.
Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminates to prevent fur ther chipping.
Radius cor ners of the cut-out and file them to ensure smooth edges and prevent cor ner
cracking.
R o u g h e d g e s a n d i n s i d e c o r n e r s w h i c h a r e n o t r o u n d e d a s w e l l a s fo r c e d f i t s c a n
contribute to cracking of counter top laminate.
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Description
Cut - out size
Width
Depth
Thickness
35-7/16"
19-1/2"
6-1/2"*
900mm
Cooktop box size
35-5/32"
893mm
counter top
Cooktop rim size
36-15/16"
938mm
496mm
19-7/32"
488mm
20-3/8"
518mm
160mm
4-5/16"
110mm
3/8"
10mm
*This dimension includes clearance underneath the unit of 2" (50 mm).
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Other Installation Requirements
A minimum ver tical clearance of 30" (750 mm) is
r e q u i r e d b e t we e n t h e t o p o f t h e c o o k i n g s u r fa c e
a n d t h e b o t t o m o f a n y u n p r o t e c t e d c o m bu s t i bl e
material, such as cabinets, wooden trim etc.
Cabinet Above
In the back, leave a minimum of 3/8" (10 mm)
b e t we e n t h e c o o k t o p e d g e a n d a d j a c e n t ve r t i c a l
s u r fa c e s ( b a ck s p l a s h , wa l l , h i g h c a b i n e t s e t c . ) .
This space is needed for the unit to breath
properly.
30" (750mm)
3/8"(10mm)
If a downdraft ventilation system is used, a
minimum of 1/4" (6 mm) of clearance is required
betweem the rear edge of the cooktop and the
downdraft snorkel.
Exhaust
2" (50mm)
L e ave a m i n i mu m o f 2 " ( 5 0 m m ) u n d e r n e a t h t h e
unit for the air intake.
Air
Intake
Cabinet Below
Minimum Clearance Requirements
Cross Section
D u r i n g c o o k i n g , bu i l t - i n fa n s i n s i d e t h e c o o k t o p
will operate constantly to keep the internal
components cool. The air intakes are on the
bottom of the cooktop box, and the war m air
ex h a u s t s a r e l o c a t e d o n t h e b a c k o f t h e r i m , a s
shown on the schematic. If air intake or exhaust is
o b s t r u c t e d , c o o k t o p s a fe t i e s w i l l e i t h e r d i m i n i s h
the power output or shut down the unit.
We suggest that you should per iodically check
that there are no objects (dust, paper etc.) which
could obstr uct the air inlet under your induction
cooktop. Although induction-cooktop heat
rejection is minimal and the unit does not create
any fumes in operation, such unit must be
installed under neath a proper ly sized ventilation
hood for exhausting any smell, vapor and smoke
created by cooking itself. Also, a proper
downdraft system can be used for ventilation
The unit must be installed such that it can be pulled without difficulty out of the cut-out for
ser vicing or cleaning.
Your cooktop must always breath adequately. Make sure that the air inlet and its exhaust are
not obstructed
The unit must not be installed above a washing machine, a refrigerator or a deep-freezer box.
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.
Never glue, silicone or wedge the unit inside its cut-out.
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Electrical Connection
Hear tland INDUCTION Cooktop electrical Characteristics:
Operating voltage
240V~60Hz
Total Energy consumption
8400 W
Connect to
240V, 60Hz, 2 Pole+G, 40 A (min) supply
(3 conductors #8 AWG)
240V
Electrical wiring information
Connect the 3 wires as per the following
color code
L
BLACK
GREEN
Ear th
Phase 2
RED
Phase 1
A n a d e q u a t e e l e c t r i c a l s u p p l y m u s t b e p r ov i d e d
fo r t h i s u n i t . A l l w i r e c o n n e c t i o n s a n d gr o u n d i n g
mu s t b e d o n e i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h l o c a l e l e c t r i c a l
codes, or if these codes are not established, then
with the National Electr ical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70 in the US , or with the Canadian Electrical
Code, CAN/CSA C22.1, in Canada.
This unit comes equipped with three connection
w i r e s i n a f l ex i bl e c o n d u i t . T h e c o n d u i t m u s t b e
routed and proper ly connected to an approved
ow ner sup pl ied ele ctr ica l wa ll jun cti on b ox. An
approved connector must be used for connecting
t h e c o n d u i t t o t h e j u n c t i o n b ox . A t h r e e w i r e, 2 pole, 240 V 60 Hz ser vice with minimum 40 A
circuit protector must be provided. The red and
t h e bl a ck w i r e f r o m t h e u n i t a r e t o b e c o n n e c t e d
to the ser vice (’ hot’) wires, and the green wire is
to be connected to the ground conductor.
T h e o w n e r s h o u l d m a r k t h e c i r c u i t p r o t e c t o r fo r
the unit and should advise ever ybody who uses or
services the cooktop on its location, so that the
power to the unit can be disconnected when
necessar y.
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and the manufacturer, its distr ibutors and dealers
cannot be held responsible for any unit
malfunction due to an inadequate electrical supply
(inadequate cable size, low voltage etc).
Fu r th er mo re, if your res ide nce h as o nly a 20 8 V
supply system, and if the voltage frequently
fluctuates, your cooktop may not function
properly.
It is recommended that the connection to
electrical supply is done by a qualified electrician.
If there is any visible physical damage on the
conduit and the wires, the unit must not be
connected to the mains. A qualified electrician or
approved ser vice agent should be called in to
replace the wires and the conduit.
Once the unit is properly fitted and connected to
t h e e l e c t r i c a l p o w e r s u p p l y, t u r n t h e u n i t o n t o
ensure that all elements and controls are
operating well.
N o t e t h a t yo u r u n i t i s d e s i g n e d fo r 2 4 0 V s u p p l y
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IMPORTANT Safety Precautions
Read before operating your cooktop
Your induction-cooking unit has been designed for
residential use and food preparation, and all of the
safety parameters have been rectified accordingly.
s u i t a bl e fo r i n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g i s p l a c e d o n a c o i l
there will be no power output on the coil.
The unit incor porates numerous safety devices and
I f a n o p e ra t o r l e a ns o n t h e key p a d by c h a n c e fo r
controls, and a few elementar y devices will be
m o r e t h e n t e n s e c o n d s, c o n t r o l s w i l l d is a bl e t h e
mentioned here.
heating section of the unit. This occurrence is
called ’long press’ and when it happens "-"
A number of sensors monitor temperature of
(m inus ) si gn s w ill ap pe ar on p ower dis pl ay s. T he
i n t e r n a l n a l c o m p o n e n t s . I f a ny o f t h e s e s e n s o r s
u ni t w i ll a ct t h e sa m e i f t h er e is an a cc u mu la t io n
senses that the component temperatures is above
o f s o m e l i q u i d o n t h e key p a d a r e a , o r i f a d a m p
the limit, the power output of the unit will
cloth is left sitting there. The section will become
automatically be reduced, allowing the component
operational again once the spill or the object/hand
t o c o o l d ow n . O n c e t h i s i s a c h i eve d , t h e u n i t w i l l
is removed, and the element turned back on.
continue to operate nor mally at the output level set
initially by the operator.
In an effor t of constantly improving our products,
we reser ve the right to make any changes to
Each induction coil is equipped with a sensor
inter nal components, as well as, to make any
w h i c h i s c o n t i nu o u s l y m o n i t o r i n g t h e t e m p e ra t u r e
(cosmetic) modifications on the outside frame.
o f t h e b o t t o m o f t h e p a n t o p r eve n t t h e p a n f r o m
overheating.
This unit does not contain any asbestos or
asbestos based components.
Each induction coil is equipped with a pan sensing
device. This device will not allow the heating
This unit has been tested and cer tified under FCC
element to turn on unless it senses a cooking
Par t 15, Class B, for electromagnetic interference.
u t e n s i l o n t h e c o i l c ove r i n g e n o u g h s u r fa c e a r e a .
The indication that the coil is not running is the
The users with hear t pacemakers must consult
flashing of the digital display. Once the pan is put
w i t h t h e p a c e m a ke r m a n u fa c t u r e r p r i o r t o u s i n g
properly on the coil, the digital display will become
this cooktop which incor porates induction heating
s t e a d y. N o t e t h a t a s m a l l o b j e c t s u c h a s a fo r k , a
source.
spoon, a piece of jewelr y, etc. will not be mistaken
fo r a co ok ing ut en si l, a nd it wi ll n ot tr ig ger th is
s e n s o r. M o r e o ve r, t h i s d ev i c e w i l l d i s t i n g u i s h
b e t w e e n c o o k i n g u t e n s i l s w h i c h a r e s u i t a b l e fo r
induction cooking. If a cooking utensil which is not
If a crack appears in the glass surface, disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of
electr ic shock. If the unit is connected directly to supply inside a junction box, then
disconnect its breaker, or remove fuses manually.
Do not re-use your cooktop until the glass top is changed.
When cooking never use aluminum foil and never place products wrapped in aluminum foil,
n o r p r o d u c t s d e e p - f r o z e n i n a l u m i n u m p a c k s o n t h e h o b. T h e a l u m i n u m w i l l m e l t a n d
damage your cooktop beyond repair.
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Principle of Induction
When an induction element - also called: ’heating
zone’,or simply: ’a coil’- is switched on, the
appropriate utensil is used, and a desired level of
heating power selected, the electronic circuit unit
(’induction generator’ or ’inver ter’) powers up the
induction coil which creates a magnetic field. This
magnetic field continuously changes in terms of
frequency and intensity, and this creates induced
currents in the bottom of the utensil and
ultimately results in heat. The heat is transferred
directly to the food being cooked.
induced currents
~
induction coil
inver ter
Thus, induction heat makes the utensil a direct
source of heat, featuring high level of efficiency
with extremely low energy loss and unparalleled
heating level control.
- if the utensil is placed par tially on the coil, or if
it is smaller than the coil, the internal sensors will
reduce power to the coil;
- if the utensil is fully removed from the coil, the
power output will be instantaneously reduced to
’0’ (zero) and, eventually, the controls will turn the
element off after a minute, unless the utensil is
returned back onto the coil.
With induction cooking there is ver y little ’heating
iner tia’. Induction cooking elements do not
incor porate a heat generating element - unlike
convectional electric rings, halogen or radiant
elements etc. - therefore, heat levels can be
changed ver y quickly.
When compared to the other methods of cooking,
induction cooking has a ver y low level of ambient
heat, Thus makes cooking more pleasurable, with
a reduced need for ventilation.
Energy efficiency for induction is within range of
90-95%, compared with 55-65% for conventional
and radiant element, or 45% - 55% for gas
fueled burners. The energy efficiency contributes
to substantial energy savings, both beneficial to
the owner as well as the environment.
Finally, the vitroceramic glass as a cooking
surface barely becomes hot and this makes
cleaning much easier.
Induction cooking elements are sensitive to the
utensil type being used:
- if there is no utensil placed on the coil, or if the
utensil is not of induction grade, there will be no
power emitted by the coil;
For a proper choice of utensils, please refer to ’Utensils for Your Induction’
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Glass Top, Coil Size and Controls
Left heating section
Central heating section
fl6-1/2" (16cm)
50 W to 2000 W
Right heating section
fl9" (22cm)
50 W to 2800 W
fl11" (28cm)
50 W to 2800 W
fl9" (22cm)
50 W to 2800 W
fl6-1/2" (16cm)
50 W to 2000 W
cooktop - Top View & Coil sizes
Bur ner location
Power Level Display
ON/OFF Indicator
Medium
High
Maximum
ON/OFF Control
Power Level
Adjustment
Power Level
Adjustment
Display and Touch-sensitive Controls Detail
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Controls and Operation
Operating the Unit
sensors are placed are marked by appropriate
signs on the glass. Also, to be able to use the
unit, you should have obtained a utensil suitable
for induction cooking.
This cooktop is equipped with touch sensitive
controls and you are only required to place your
fingers on a sensor which is positioned
underneath the glass top to indicate an adequate
response from the unit. The spots where these
Tur ning the Coil ON
To star t, put the utensil on the coil which you
would like to use, then locate the set of controls
for the coil. This is indicated by a small dot on the
ON/OFF sign
on the glass top.
To turn the element (coil) ON place a finger on
the ON/OFF sign. The LED above this sign will
become lit, and a ’0’ (zero) should appear on the
numeric display.
Now the element is ready for you to adjust the
power output. Note that if you do not indicate any
power for the element, it will turn itself off
automatically after 10 seconds.
Power Output Adjustment
The power output level is shown on the digital
display and it can be adjusted by either :
- Touching the ’+’ (plus) or the ’-’ (minus) sign on
the control. The setting would change in single
increments of 1 between 0 and 12; or
- Touching preset power levels on the control. The
settingwould change as follows:
position
6 = Medium
position
10 = High
position
12 = Maximum
Tur ning Coil OFF
Turn the coil off byu touching the ’ON/OFF’ sign
on the control . The digital display and the LED
will turn off.
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Heating Zones, Coil sizes & Utensils
Yo u r c o o k t o p i s e q u i p p e d w i t h f i v e i n d u c t i o n
elements in three heating sections. The coil sizes are
shown on the top view of the cooktop on page 11:
- Left heating section: with a 22 cm (9 ) coil in the
any par ticular coil. The factor y recommends use of:
- round utensils 4 - 7 (10 - 18 cm) in diameter on
6 1/2 (16 cm) coil;
- round utensils 7 - 9 1/2 (18 - 24 cm) in diameter
front and a 16 cm (6 1/2 ) coil in the rear ;
on 9 (22 cm) coil; and
- Middle heating section with a 28 cm (11 ) coil; and
- round utensils 5 - 13 (12 - 32 cm) in diameter
- Right heating section: with a 16 cm (6 1/2 ) coil in
on 11 (28 cm) coil.
t h e f r o n t a n d a 2 2 c m ( 9 ) c o i l i n t h e r e a r. To b e t t e r
utilize the unit, please refer to the infor mation below
on the recommended size of the utensil to use on
fl4" to 7" pots
(fl10 to 18 cm)
fl7" to 9-1/2" pots
(fl18 to 24 cm)
fl5" to 13" pots
(fl12 to 32 cm)
fl7" to 9-1/2" pots
(fl18 to 24 cm)
fl4" to 7" pots
(fl10 to 18 cm)
The three heating sections are powered by three
independent induction inver ters of 2.8 kW each, on
fo r e a c h h e a t i n g s e c t i o n . Two c o i l s i n e a c h h e a t i n g
s e c t i o n s h a r e t h e p ow e r o f o n e i nve r t e r. T h u s, t h e
22 cm (9 ) coil and the 16 cm (6 1/2 ) in the left
heating zone share the power of a 2.8 kW
g e n e r a t o r. I f o n l y o n e c o i l i s e m p l o y e d , i t c a n b e
u t i l i z e d a t i t s m a x i m u m p o w e r, bu t a s s o o n a s t h e
other coil is tur ned on, the controls adjust the power
o n t h i s c o i l a u t o m a t i c a l l y fo r p ow e r s h a r i n g . T h i s
power sharing is administered by unit s
microprocessors, which will alternate power
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between the two elements. When two coils share
p owe r o f o n e i nve r t e r, s o m e fa i n t c l i ck i n g o f r e l ay s
can be heard. The automatic power level change is
shown on the digital display. The controls are set in
such a manner that the last instruction (command)
given to an element is always a priority.
The same applies to the elements in the right
h e a t i n g s e c t i o n . A l s o, t h e m i d d l e h e a t i n g s e c t i o n
consists of two concentric coils and the power
sharing occurs between inner and outer elements.
Utensils for Your Induction Unit
Induced current can be created only in materials
w h i c h h ave m a g n e t i c p r o p e r t i e s. T h u s, u t e n s i l s fo r
use with an induction unit must be made from a
ferromagnetic material or have inser ts with magnetic
Utensils compatible with induction are:
¥ Cookware made of enamel coated steel with or
without a non-stick coating.
¥ Cast iron cookware with or without enamel coated
p r o p e r t i e s . Yo u r h o u s e h o l d m a y a l r e a d y h a v e
base.
c o o k w a r e s u i t a b l e fo r i n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g , a n d y o u
¥ Stainless steel pots and pans designed for
may test any utensil with an induction element.
induction cookware.
Incor porated controls are able to recognize a
Note: Stainless steel used for utensils is non-
suitable utensil. To perform a utensil test:
m a g n e t i c a n d u n s u i t a bl e fo r i n d u c t i o n c o o k i n g , bu t
- Tur n an element on and adjust power to any level -
most manufacturers make such utensils in layers for
you will notice that the digital power display is
better heat distr ibution, and a good number of such
flashing.
pots and pans can be used with induction. To make
- P l a c e yo u r u t e n s i l o n t h e c o i l . I f t h e p i e c e b e i n g
sure if a stainless steel utensil can be used perfor m
tested is suitable for induction cooking, the display
the utensil test. Use of utensils with enameled
w i l l b e c o m e s t e a d y. H o w eve r, i f i t k e e p s f l a s h i n g ,
c o a t e d b a s e w i l l p r eve n t t h e g l a s s t o p o f yo u r u n i t
the utensil cannot be used on your induction unit.
from getting scratched.
- I f t h e u t e n s i l i s e m p t y, r e m o v e i t f r o m t h e c o i l
Po t s a n d p a n s w h i c h d o n o t h ave a f l a t b o t t o m s t i l l
i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r yo u h ave d o n e t e s t a n d t u r n t h e
may be used, however they should not be over ly
element OFF.
deformed.
Another simple test to determine if a piece of
cookware can be used on an induction cooktop is
Cook ware ma de from glass, cerami c, ear th enware,
the magnet test . Use a small magnet and place it
aluminum and copper pots and pans and non
o n t h e u t e n s i l . I f t h e m a g n e t s t i ck s t o i t , t h e p i e c e
m a g n e t i c s t a i n l e s s s t e e l c o o k wa r e a r e n o t s u i t a bl e
will work with induction.
for induction cooking.
Never leave an empty piece of cookware on an induction heating element for more then a few
seconds. If a utensil is left on an element at full power, temperature of the dish may increase
r a p i d l y, t h e s a fe t i e s w o u l d n o t e n g a g e, a n d t h i s m ay d a m a g e yo u r u t e n s i l , t h e c o o k t o p, a n d
could result in an injur y or a damage to your proper ty.
Utensils with thick flat bases should be chosen for the benefit of uniform heat distribution.
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Matching Pots & Pans with Coils
SMALL ELEMENTS, 6 1/2 (16 cm), are best
utilized:
- With small utensils - but nor mally not smaller then
4 (10 cm);
This feature enables:
- Optimal power output for the size of the utensil.
- Even heat distribution and homogenous
cooking temperature throughout the utensil.
- For slow cooking and simmer ing (sauces, creams,
etc.);
The larger heating element is best used for cooking
- For cooking small quantities of food.
large por tions of food, or large pieces of fish
(e.g.sole), or meat (steaks), as well as a good
MEDIUM ELEMENTS, 9 (22 cm), are primarily
q u a n t i t y o f s m a l l p i e c e s o f fo o d ( f i l l e t s, t o u r n e d o s,
d e s i g n e d fo r d ay - t o - d ay c o o k i n g n e e d s a n d m o s t
bits of breaded fish, etc.) Using this element, the
commonly used pans - 7 to 9 1/2 (18 to 25 cm) in
food will be cooked evenly.
diameter.
LARGE ELEMENTS 11 (28 cm) element is designed
t o a d a p t t o a ny u t e n s i l f r o m 5 t o 1 3 ( 1 2 t o 3 2 c m )
in diameter and to automatically adjust the power.
When cooking large quantities of food,it is always better to use a
large diameter pan and a larger coil, thus better and more efficient
heat distribution will be achieved and food cooked evenly.
1L
small diameter
1L
large diameter
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To Do or Not to Do
You must:
- Always place your utensil such that its center is
aligned with the centre of the coil.
- Avoid hitting the vitroceramic glass with utensils or
any hard objects - the glass surface is highly
resistant but not unbreakable.
- P i ck - u p yo u r u t e n s i l s w h e n m ov i n g t h e m a r o u n d .
D o n o t s l i d e t h e m a n d avo i d ex c e s s i ve r u b b i n g o f
the top, as this leave scratches and erase the
markings.
- Avo i d s t o r i n g f l a m m a bl e p r o d u c t s i n t h e c a b i n e t s
under your cooktop.
- Avoid using utensils with rough or defor med
bottoms.
- Avoid pre-heating your non-stick pans (e.g. with
teflon coating) at maximum heat.
- Avo i d l e av i n g a ny m e t a l c o o k i n g a c c e s s o r i e s,
knives and for ks, or metal objects on the hob. They
m ay g e t h o t i f l e f t c l o s e t o a ny h e a t i n g e l e m e n t i n
use.
- Avoid storing solid and heavy items in the cabinets
a b ove yo u r c o o k t o p. T h ey m ay u n i n t e n t i o n a l l y d r o p
and damage the glass.
- Never leave an empty utensil on an induction
heating element, even when the element is
turned OFF.
- Only use maximum power for boiling and fr ying.
- Never tr y heating up a closed can.
Your cooktop must never be used as a storage space or surface for piling up of any material.
Do not connect any appliances to the plugs above or near to the induction cooktop;
connection cable insulation can melt if in contact with heat, and this may result in an injur y
and a proper ty damage.
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Cleaning Recommendations
Cleaning of an induction cooktop is easy. Read and follow these recommendations:
TYPE OF STAIN
ACCESSORIES or AGENTS
EMPLOYED
WHAT TO DO
Minor
Soak the area to be cleaned with
soapy water, then wipe it.
Cleaning sponges & mild
detergents
Accumulated burnt-on
stains
Soak the area to be cleaned with war m
soapy water. Use a special scraper for
vitroceramic glass to remove grease
and food par ticles. Finish off with a
cleaning sponge, then wipe it clean.
Cleaning sponges, mild
detergents and cleaning
agents for vitroceramic
glass
Rings and traces of lime
scale
Apply warm white vinegar on
the stain. Leave to act then
wipe off with a soft cloth.
OR
Use a commercial cleaner on
affected area. Note that such
cleaner may leave stains on
stainless steel frame, thus
protect exposed stainless steel.
Cleaning cloth, white
v i n e g a r, o r d i l u t e d d e liming agent.
B u r n t - o n s t a i n s fo l l o w i n g
sugar spillage, melted
aluminum or plastic.
Apply special vitroceramic
glass cleaner on the surface,
preferably one which contains
silicone (protective action).Leave
to act, Finish off with a cleaning
sponge, then wipe it clean.
Vitroceramic cleaning
agents and sponge.
powder
abrasive backed
sponge
non-abrasive
paste
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regular sponge
Troubleshooting
You have doubts about whether your hob is working correctly this does not necessarily mean there
is a breakdown. Never theless, check the following points
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO
When you switch the unit on, the
supply-line breaker tr ips off or the
supply-line fuse burn.
Your unit may be connected
incorrectly,or there is an
inter nal problem.
H a ve t h e c o n n e c t i o n c h e cke d f i r s t , i f
OK contact your ser vice agent.
When you switch on, only one side of
the hob works
There is an inter nal problem
with the unit.
Contact your ser vice agent.
The fans keep running for a few
minutes after the unit has been
switched off,
The electronics are cooling down
This is a nor mal occurrence.
The top of the unit is always war m
(even when it is switched off).
The electronic components are
under power and they create heat.
This is a nor mal occurrence.
Your hob makes a faint clicking noise
when in operation.
This noise occurs when the power
is being shared between two
Induction coils.
The unit doesn’t work at all.
There may be a power supply
or inter nal problem.
Check your beakers/fuses/connection
cable. If OK, contact your ser vice
agent.
After turning an element ON,
andhaving utensil placed on the
coil,there is no heat and the digital
indicator continues flashing.
The utensil you are tr ying to use
is not compatible with induction
cooking or its diameter is under
4 (10 cm)
Use another utensil suitable for
induction cooking.
Utensil makes noise during cooking.
Your utensil creates noise from
vibrations caused by induced
current.
Under high power this phenomenon is
normal with some types of pots and
pans. There is no danger for the hob.
A new unit
Use each heating element for an
hour with a pan filled with water
.
T h e h o b g i ve s o f f a s m e l l w h e n f i r s t
used for cooking.
This is a nor mal occurrence.
S e r v i c i n g o f a n i n d u c t i o n u n i t i s t o b e d o n e by a n a u t h o r i ze d s e r v i c e a g e n t . C o n t a c t yo u r
dealer for ser vice location closest to your residence. Never tr y ser vicing the unit yourself.
If any crack on the vitroceramic glass can be noticed, or the glass is broken DO NOT USE
THE UNIT. Disconnect the electrical supply to the unit by tripping the breaker off (if the unit
is hardwired to the supply) or just unplug the unit (if there is a plug on the supply cable).
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Cooktop Information
The unit nameplate contains information which will be useful ever y time you call for after-sale
ser vice. Please check the nameplate located on the bottom of the unit, obtain information from
your proof of purchase and write down the following information:
MODEL:
Heartland Induction Cooktop
SERIAL NUMBER:
YEAR PRODUCED:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
DEALER S NAME:
DEALER S ADDRESS:
DEALER S TELEPHONE:
DATE INSTALLED:
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Cooking Guidelines
Please review our guidelines for use of the cooktop - see the table on page 20 of this manual.
Once again, have in mind that power levels 11 and 12 are to be used only for fr ying and boiling.
Legend
Boil with cover
Fast cooking
Add food
Slow cooking
Boil or fr y
DISHES
Heating Power
Soups
FRYING
COOKING/BROWNING
Bringing to Boil
Bringing Back to Boil
Steady Simmering
12
11
10
9
8
7
COOKING
SIMMERING
6
5
4
KEEPING
WARM
3
2
Broth
Thick Soup
Fish
Stock
Frozen
Sauces
Thick, Made With Flour
Made With Butter and Eggs
(Bearnaise, Hollandaise)
Vegetables
Chicory, Spinach
Pulses
Boiled Potatoes
Fried Potatoes
Saute Potatoes
Defrosting Vegetables
Meat
Thinly Sliced Meat
Ying Steaks
Grilling (Cast Iron Grill Pan)
Deep Frying
Frozen Chips
Fresh Chips
Miscellaneous
(once it hisses)
Pressure Cooker
Stewed Fruit
Pancakes
Custard
Melting Chocolate
Jam
Milk
Fried Egg
Pasta
Baby Food In Jars (Bain Marie)
Stews
Creole Rice
Rice Pudding
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Notes
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Notes
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Notes
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Heartland Appliances Inc., 1050 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
N3H 4R7, Tel: (519) 650-5501, Fax:˚(519) 650-3773, www.heartlandapp.com