User manual FAGOR PORTABLE INDUCTION COOKTOP

[. . . ] 2 What are the benefits of cooking with an induction cooktop?2 What type of cookware can I use on Induction?This way, the cookware itself heats the food, not the cooktop surface. What are the benefits of cooking with an induction cooktop? [. . . ] In the event that damage to the unit is observed, even if it is only a small crack on the glass surface, disconnect the induction cooktop from the power supply immediately and contact our customer service department by calling 1. AIR VENT Do not block air vent slots on back CHILD LOCK Tap once to turn on. START Press this button after the ON/OFF button to start the cooktop. How to use the touch controls: This cooktop is equipped with a touch control panel with the latest safety features. You will find that the touch control buttons are not as sensitive to the touch as other touch screens or touch pads found in household electronics. This is for safety reasons, to prevent children from turning the cooktop on easily, and also to allow spills to be wiped from the cooking surface without changing the settings. To press a button, you have to apply a firm tap with your finger. Hold out your index finger horizontally, about one inch above the button you are trying to tap, and then tap quickly and firmly, lifting your finger once done (see image below). the buttons will not react if you: · Use the very tip of your finger or your fingernails (see image below) · Slide your finger over it without tapping · press it too gently · Tap outside the area of the button, delimited by the white squares How to use your Fagor Induction Cooktop: 1. Follow the instructions for proper installation of the cooktop, found in this manual. Plug the power cable into a properly installed outlet. The cooktop will turn on and remain in standby mode. the light beside the ON/OFF button will blink and the symbol ­:-- will appear on the display panel. If you do not press any other buttons in the next 2 minutes, the cooktop will beep once and turn itself off. Place the pot or pan you are going to use in the middle of the cooking zone. The cooktop turns on to the default power level 4 and the light beside the START button turns on. The -:-- symbol will turn into a 4 to indicate that you are cooking on power level 4. You will hear the fan as it starts to function. If you tap the START button before placing induction compatible cookware on the cooktop, it will beep continuously to indicate that it doesn't detect any cookware and cannot generate heat. After 60 seconds the cooktop will turn itself off. Once you have tapped the START button and have started cooking on the default level "4", you can increase or decrease the power by tapping the PLUS / MINUS buttons. The power levels range from 1 to 6: Watts 120W 300W 500W 800W 1000W 1300W Suggested Use Use this level to melt chocolate or keep food warm. [. . . ] Make sure the cooktop is connected to the correct voltage. Make sure there is a minimum distance of 5 inches between the ventilation slot (found at the back of the cooktop) and any obstruction such as a wall or other appliances. Plug back in and press the ON/OFF button followed by the START button. WARNING: Any changes or modifications made to this unit not expressly approved by Fagor America could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ]