Tefal IH202570 Induction Cooker Instruction Manual

Getting Familiar with Your Appliance
Identify the different parts of your appliance, including the ceramic plate cooking zone, digital display screen, control panel, power cord, air exits, air entry, and anti-slip feet.

Using the Control Panel
Utilize the various buttons on the control panel for functions such as adjusting power levels, setting timers, choosing cooking programs (e.g., boil, stew, hotpot), and selecting temperature settings.

Cooking Instructions

Ensure the appliance is placed on a stable surface.

Plug in the power cord to a suitable power supply.
Select the desired cooking program or function using the control panel.

Adjust the power level and temperature according to your recipe requirements.
Place the cookware on the ceramic plate cooking zone and start the appliance.

Monitor the cooking process through the digital display screen.

Cleaning and Maintenance
After use, allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and avoid using abrasive cleaners. Regularly check for any damage or wear and tear.

THANKS FOR CHOOSING TEFAL

At Tefal, we strive to be your day-to-day facilitator. We believe that you should not have to adapt to the product, but that the product should adapt to you.

For over 60 years, we have taken our inspiration from your daily life to provide you with a seamless path to the results you want with one unique goal: let you share more moments of happiness together with your family.
Thanks again for welcoming us to your home.

Now let’s cook together!

TEFAL RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST
Safety is our number one priority. We design and manufacture our product with high safety and technology standards. However, as with any electric appliance there are some potential risks, we therefore invite you to exercise a degree of care and to adhere to the following instructions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Take the time to read all the following instructions carefully before using your appliance and save them for future reference.

For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).

This appliance is designed for indoor domestic household use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

Where to use safely?

This appliance is for household use only. It is not intended for use in and the guarantee will not apply for:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
The appliance must be placed and used on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface, away from water splashes.
Do not place or use the induction cooker on metallic or magnetizable surfaces. There must be not aluminum foil under the appliance.
Never place or use the appliance on or close to a cooking hob or other sources of heat.
Never place or use the appliance below or close to easily inflammable objects (e.g. curtains, etc.).
The power cord must never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, close to sources of heat or resting on sharp edges.
Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm (4 inches) on all sides of the appliance to ensure adequate ventilation.
Never place or use the appliance close to a wall or below a wall cupboard.
Do not place or use this appliance in high humidity environments.

Who to use safely?

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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
People fitted with cardiac pacemakers or similar medical devices should be kept away from the induction cooker when it is connected to the power supply. If any doubt, consult a medical practitioner before using this product to avoid any danger.

How to use safely – before cooking?

Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and accessories from inside and outside of the appliance.
Inspect the appliance and power cord for signs of wear or damage prior to connecting to the power supply.

Unwind the power cord fully before use.
Do not let the power cord hang where children may reach it.
Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.

Take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone tripping over an extension cord.
Always plug the appliance into a dedicated socket outlet with an earth connection. Do not use a socket adaptor or connect any other appliance into the same socket simultaneously, to avoid electrical overloading and risk of fire.
This appliance is designed to function on AC current only. Before using it for the first time, check that your mains supply voltage matches that indicated on the appliance data plate.

Any connection error will invalidate your guarantee.
Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an Approved Service Centre.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system

How to use safely – during cooking?

Please handle the ceramic plate with care to avoid breakage.
Place the cookware at the centre of the cooking zone.

Do not overheat cookware or preheat while empty for long periods.
Do not place anything between the ceramic plate and the cookware when cooking, it will affect the performance of the appliance.
Do not place aluminium foil on the ceramic plate since it can get hot.

Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the ceramic plate since they can get hot.
Do not heat foodstuffs in tins or other airtight containers to avoid explosion caused by air expansion.
Never move the appliance when it is hot.

Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even if for a few moments, especially where children are present.
If parts of the appliance should catch fire, never try to extinguish flames with water. Disconnect the appliance and smother the flames with a damp cloth.

How to use safely – after cooking?

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This logo is to remind you that after cooking, the surface of the ceramic plate can be hot.
Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance, they will remain hot for a while after use.

Allow the appliance to cool down completely before you clean and store it.
Always keep the appliance clean to avoid dust entering the fan
motor and causing a malfunction.

Never immerse the appliance or its power cord in water or any other liquid.
Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use.

How to repair safely?

WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Do not use the appliance and contact an Approved Service Centre.
Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by the customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use your appliance if it does not operate correctly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord or plug is damaged. To maintain safety, these parts must be replaced by an Approved Service Centre.

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

In accordance with current regulations, before disposing of an appliance no longer needed, the appliance must be rendered inoperative (by unplugging it and cutting off the supply cord).

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR APPLIANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	Maximum Input Power	Power Adjustment Range	Display Type	Temperature Adjustment Range	Applicable Power Supply
IH202470 IH202570	1300W	180W – 1300W	Digital Display	140°C-200°C	110V – 60Hz

Heating level display. In this example: heating level number 6.
Temperature display. In this example: 180 degrees Celsius.
Pre-heating animation. It indicates that temperature is rising during pre-heating phase.
Indicates that the program has a default automatic power level setting. It cannot be modified.
Timer display. In this example: 1 hour 30 minutes.
The temperature of the ceramic plate exceeds 50OC while being in standby mode. This message is to in form users that the panel is still hot.
Indicates that the appliance is in standby mode.
Indicates that the is no pot or inappropriate pot placed on the ceramic plate.

These are the most common messages displayed on screen, for other error messages please refer to Technical Troubleshooting Guide.

COMPATIBLE COOKWARE GUIDE

WHICH MATERIAL IS COMPATIBLE?

Iron (enamel or cast)	Compatible
Stainless steel	Most types are compatible but not all – check with compatibility test
Aluminum, copper, brass	Not compatible
Glass, ceramic, porcelain	Not compatible

If any doubt, check with compatibility test:Use a magnet, if it sticks to the bottom of the cookware, it is compatible.

WHICH SIZE IS COMPATIBLE?
Any cookware with a flat double bottom diameter of over 12 cm and less than 24 cm.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND TIPS

Refer to cookware manufacturer to confirm compatibility for induction cooking.
Always place the cookware at the centre of the cooking zone.
Cookware with uneven bottom should not be used, it may impact the functionality and lead to glass crack.

The bottom of the cookware should be as thick as possible for better heat diffusion.
Certain cookware can make noises when being used on induction cooker. The appliance is not at fault and these noises do not affect operation in any way.

HOW TO USE & CLEAN GUIDE

Put a cookware on the appliance
- Make sure the appliance is placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant, non-metallic surface with a gap of at least 10 cm on all sides of the appliance to ensure adequate ventilation.
- Place a compatible cookware with food/liquid at the centre of the cooking zone.
Turn on the appliance
- Fully unwind the power cord and plug it into the mains. The appliance makes a beep sound.
- Press [Start/Stop] button, the appliance makes a beep sound and all the lights of the control panel turn on. Then, the screen display ‘- – – -’ waiting for program selection.
- After 5 minutes without any action, the appliance automatically turns off.

Select a cooking program
- Boil program
  This program allows to quickly boil water (do not use it for milk as it may burn, prefer manual program for milk).
- Turn on the appliance and press [Boil] program. The applianceautomatically starts heating at preset heating level 6 and preset cooking time 20 minutes.
  
  Boil program
  
  Heating level 1 2 3 4 5 6
  
  Power (approx.) 180W 260W 450W 700W 900W 1300W
  
  Preset cooking time 0:20
  
  This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware. The actual power may vary according to the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.
- Optional: adjust the heating level by pressing [-] button to decrease the heat or [+] button to increase the heat.
- Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)
- At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off and the screen displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).
- Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at any time.

Stew program
This program is intended to cook delicious stews.

Turn on the appliance and press [Stew] program. The appliance automatically starts heating at preset heating level and the screen displays ‘Auto’.The preset heating level slowly heats up and then automatically controls and maintains an ideal temperature between 80OC and 100OC. Preset cooking time is 30 minutes.

Stew program

Heating level Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power (approx.) Adjusts automatically from 450W to 900W 180W 260W 450W 700W 900W 1300W

Preset cooking time 0:30

This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware. The actual power may vary according to the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.
Optional: adjust the heating level by pressing [-] button to decrease the heat or [+] button to increase the heat.

Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)
At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off and the screen displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).
Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at any time.

Hotpot progra
Use this program for a perfect hotpot experience.

Turn on the appliance and press [Hotpot] program. The appliance automatically starts heating at preset power level 5 and preset cooking time 1 hour.

Hotpot program

Heating level 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power (approx.) 180W 260W 450W 700W 900W 1300W

Preset cooking time 0:20

This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware. The actual power may vary according to the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.

Optional: adjust the heating level by pressing [-] button to decrease the heat or [+] button to increase the heat.
Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)
At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off and the screen displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).

Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at any time.

Stir-fry program
This program allows to stir-fry any type of food in a small amount of oil.

Turn on the appliance and press [Stir-fry] program. The appliance automatically starts heating at preset heating level 6 and preset cooking time 15 minutes.

Stir-fry program

Heating level 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power (approx.) 180W 260W 450W 700W 900W 1300W

Preset cooking time 0:15

This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware. The actual power may vary according to the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.
Optional: adjust the heating level by pressing [-] button to decrease the heat or [+] button to increase the heat.
Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)

At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off. It makes a beep sound and displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).
Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at any time.

Deep-fry program
Use this program to fry food in an oil bath at a stable temperature.

For this program, place a pot containing 0.9L of oil at the centre of the cooking zone.
Turn on the appliance and press [Deep-fry] program. The appliance automatically starts pre-heating to reach preset temperature 180OC. The screen displays alternatively targeted temperature and pre-heating animation.
When the pre-heating phase is completed, the appliance makes a two beeps sound, and the screen displays fixedly temperature.

Gently put your ingredients into the pot to avoid any splatch and start cooking.
The preset cooking time is 20 minutes (including the pre-heating phase). At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off. It makes a beep sound and displays ‘- — -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).

Deep-fry program

Heating level 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power (approx.) 140^OC 160^OC 170^OC 180^OC 190^OC 200^OC

Preset cooking time 0:20

This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware with 0.9L of oil. The actual temperature may vary according to amount of oil and the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.
Optional: adjust the temperature by pressing [-] button to decrease the temperature or [+] button to increase the temperature.
Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)

Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at anytime.

Keep warm/ Manual program
This 2 in 1 program allows to keep the food warm if used on heating level 1 and to cook food at the desired heat if changing to higher heating levels.

Turn on the appliance and press [Keep warm/ Manual] program. The appliance automatically starts heating at preset heating level 1 and preset cooking time 1 hour.

Keep warm/ Manualf program

Heating level 1 2 3 4 5 6

Power (approx.) 180W 260W 450W 700W 900W 1300W

Preset cooking time 1:00

This table is for your information using Tefal Ingenio cookware. The actual power may vary according to the type, shape, and material of the cookware used.
Optional: adjust the heating level by pressing [-] button to decrease the heat or [+] button to increase the heat.
Optional: adjust the cooking time using the timer function (refer to dedicated section after)

At the end of the preset cooking time the appliance automatically turns off. It makes a beep sound and displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).
Optional: press [Start/ Stop] button to stop the appliance at any time.

Timer function
The Timer function is available for all programs from 1 minute (screen displays ‘0:01’) to 6 hours (screen displays’6:00’).

After selecting a program, press [Timer/Heat setting] button the timer indicator turns on and the screen displays time flashing.
Adjust the time by pressing [-] button to decrease the time or [+] button to increase the time. (If press short, the time will change 1 minute by 1 minute, if press long, the time will change 10 minutes by 10 minutes). After 3 seconds the time stops flashing and the countdown starts.
At any moment of the cooking process the timer can be readjusted by pressing [-] or [+] button.
To exit timer setting mode and return to heat setting mode, press [Timer/Heat setting] button the timer indicator turns off and the heat indicator turns on, the screen displays heating level or temperature (according to program). The timer is still running in the background.
At the end of the countdown, the appliance stops automatically, it makes a beep sound and displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot (exceeds 50OC).

Note for all programs:

Cookware detection: if no cookware or no suitable cookware is sensed on the ceramic plate when launching a program, the internal detection system will generate an alarm and error message E1 on screen.
1h automatic shut-off: if no timer has been set, the appliance will automatically stop after 1 hour.
When the appliance stops, the fan may continue to operate, it is normal and aims at cooling down the ceramic plate.
It is recommended to begin a cooking program when the appliance is cool, otherwise cooking results may be affected.

Turn off the appliance

When the appliance is in standby mode (screen displays ‘- – – -’ or ‘Hot’ if the ceramic plate is still hot), after 5 minutes without any action, the appliance automatically turns off.
To turn off the appliance, press [Start/Stop] button for 3 seconds.

Clean the appliance

Unplug the power cord and wait until the ceramic plate has cooled down before cleaning.
Clean the ceramic plate and control panel with a damp soft cloth or a cleaning product which is designed for use on induction cookers. In case of tough stains, wipe away the stains with neutral detergent and then clean with damp soft cloth.
Clean the body with a damp soft cloth making sure no water enters inside the appliance.
Remove any dust from the air entry / air exits with a cotton bud.

Some scratches and dark stains on the ceramic plate may not be able to be removed. These however do not affect the operation of the appliance.

TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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FAQs

Q: What should I do if there is an error message displayed?
A: Refer to the user manual for error code explanations and troubleshooting steps. If the issue persists, contact customer support.

Q: Can I use any type of cookware on this appliance?
A: It is recommended to use cookware that is compatible with induction cooktops for optimal performance.

Documents / Resources

Tefal IH202570 Induction Cooker [pdf] Instruction Manual
IH202470, IH202570, IH202570 Induction Cooker, IH202570, Induction Cooker, Cooker

References

User Manual

Tefal IH202570 Induction Cooker

Product Usage Instructions