Candy CI642CTT/S Induction Hob

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Candy induction hob. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the hob and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Safety Warnings

Your safety is important to us. Please read this information before using your cooktop.

Installation

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
• Connection to a good earth wiring system is essential and mandatory.
• Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

Cut Hazard

• Take care - panel edges are sharp.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

Important safety instructions

• Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance.
• No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
• Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing the appliance as it could reduce your installation costs.
• In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed according to these instructions for installation.
• This appliance is to be properly installed and earthed only by a suitably qualified person.
• This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
• Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims.

Operation and maintenance

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Do not cook on a broken or cracked cooktop. If the cooktop surface should break or crack, switch the appliance off immediately at the mains power supply (wall switch) and contact a qualified technician.
• Switch the cooktop off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death.

Health Hazard

• This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety standards.
• However, persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical implants (such as insulin pumps) must consult with their doctor or implant manufacturer before using this appliance to make sure that their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field.
• Failure to follow this advice may result in death.

Hot Surface Hazard

• During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot enough to cause burns.
• Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable cookware contact the Induction glass until the surface is cool.
• Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
• Keep children away.
• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.
• Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

Cut Hazard

• The razor-sharp blade of a cooktop scraper is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.
• Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.

Important safety instructions

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
• Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
• Do not place or leave any magnetisable objects (e.g. credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices (e.g. computers, MP3 players) near the appliance, as they may be affected by its electromagnetic field.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch controls). Do not rely on the pan detection feature to turn off the cooking zones when you remove the pans.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or sit, stand, or climb on it.
• Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the cooktop could be seriously injured.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use.
• Children or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance should have a responsible and competent person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your cooktop.
• Do not place or drop heavy objects on your cooktop.
• Do not stand on your cooktop.
• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the Induction glass surface as this can scratch the glass.
• Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your cooktop, as these can scratch the Induction glass.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - 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.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
• CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• WARNING: In order to prevent tipping of the appliance, this stabilizing means must be installed. Refer to the instructions for installation.
• WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacture of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacture of the appliance in the instruction for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
• This appliance incorporates an earth connection for functional purposes only.

Product Overview

Top View

A diagram showing a four-zone induction hob with labels 1-6 pointing to different zones and the control panel. The zones are described as: 1. 2000 W zone, boost to 2600W; 2. 1500 W zone, boost to 2000W; 3. 2000 W zone, boost to 2600W; 4. 1500 W zone, boost to 2000W; 5. Glass plate; 6. Control panel.

Control Panel

A diagram illustrating the control panel layout with numbered buttons. The functions are: 1. Heating zone selection controls; 2. Timer control; 3. Power/Timer regulating key; 4. Keylock control; 5. ON/OFF control; 6. Boost function control; 7. Stop and go function control.

A Word on Induction Cooking

Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking technology. It works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot only because the pan eventually warms it up.

A diagram shows a cross-section of an induction hob with an iron pot. It illustrates the magnetic circuit, ceramic glass plate, induction coil, and induced currents heating the pot.

Before using your New Induction Hob

• Read this guide, taking special note of the 'Safety Warnings' section.
• Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.

Using the Touch Controls

• The controls respond to touch, so you don't need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.

Diagrams show a finger correctly touching a control (checkmark) and incorrectly touching a control (cross).

Using the Hob

Choosing the right Cookware

• Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
• You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test. Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction.
• If you do not have a magnet: 1. Put some water in the pan you want to check. 2. If it does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.
• Cookware made from the following materials is not suitable: pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.

Diagrams show various pots with 'X' marks over those with jagged edges or curved bases, and checkmarks over those with flat bases.

Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone. Use pans whose diameter is as large as the graphic of the zone selected. Using a pot a slightly wider energy will be used at its maximum efficiency. If you use smaller pot efficiency could be less than expected. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.

Diagrams show correct (centered) and incorrect (off-center, too small) pan placement on cooking zones.

Always lift pans off the Induction hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.

Pan dimensions

The cooking zones are automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan. However, the bottom of the pan must have a minimum diameter according to the corresponding cooking zone. To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan in the centre of the cooking zone.

The above may vary according to the quality of the pan used.

To start cooking

1. Touch the ON/OFF control. After power on, the buzzer beeps once, all displays show "--" or "- -", indicating that the induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.
2. Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish to use. Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooking zone are clean and dry.
3. Touching the heating zone selection control, and an indicator next to the key will flash.
4. Set a power level by touching the "-" or "+" control.

Notes: a. If you don't select a heat zone within 1 minute, the induction hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1. b. You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.

Diagrams illustrate touching controls, placing a pan, and adjusting power levels.

If the display flashes

This means that:

• You have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone or,
• The pan you're using is not suitable for induction cooking or,
• The pan is too small or not properly centred on the cooking zone.

When you have finished cooking

1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you wish to switch off.
2. Turn the cooking zone off by touching the "-" and scrolling down to "0", or holding the "+" and "-" button at the same time for 1 second, it will cut down to "0" directly. Make sure the power display shows "0", then shows "H".
3. Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the ON/OFF control.
4. Beware of hot surfaces: 'H' will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature. It can also be used as an energy saving function if you want to heat further pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.

Diagrams show the process of switching off a zone and the 'H' indicator.

Advanced Features

Using the Power Management

Using power management, you can set the total power to 2.5kW, 3.0kW, 4.5kW, 6.5kW, and 7.4kW. The default total power setting is the maximum power level.

Setting the total power level to fit your requirement

1. Make sure the cooktop is turned off. Note: you can only set power management when the cooktop is turned off.
2. Touch the button "Stop + Go" and hold for 5 seconds. You can hear the buzzer beep once.
3. After you hear the beep, touch "+" and "-" buttons at the same time and hold for 3 seconds. The timer indicator will show the flashing previous total power level, e.g. '2.5'. Touch and hold "+" and "-" for 1 second again to switch to another power level, for example 3.0. When the power you want is flashing, touch the button "Stop+Go" and hold for 5 seconds. The buzzer will beep 10 times. This means you have finished the setting.

Notes: 1. After step 2, you must touch the "+" and "-" within 3 seconds after you hear the beep. Otherwise, you will need to start again from step 2. 2. Once finished setting, wait until the end of 10 beeps. Do not touch any button during this period, otherwise the setting will be invalid.

Diagrams illustrate the power level adjustment sequence.

Power management Rules

If total power exceeds the limitation of 2.5kW, 3.0kW, 4.5kW, 6.5kW (depending on which level you've set), you are not able to increase the power stage of any zone. If you increase it by touching '+', the cooktop will beep 3 times and the indicator will show a flashing 'Pn'. Thus, you need to decrease the power stage of other zones before increasing the power of the objective zone.

Using the Boost

Boost is the function that allows one zone to rise to a larger power in one second and lasting for 5 minutes. Thus, you can get more powerful and faster cooking.

Using the Boost to get larger power

1. Touch the heating zone selection button that you wish to boost; an indicator next to the key will flash.
2. Touch the Boost button; the heating zone will begin to work at Boost mode. The power display will show "P" to indicate that the zone is boosting.
3. The Boost power will last for 5 minutes and then the zone will go back to the power stage 9.
4. If you want to cancel the Boost during these 5 minutes, touch the heating zone selection button, an indicator next to the key will flash. Then touch the Boost button; the heating zone will go back to the power stage 9.

Diagrams illustrate activating and deactivating the Boost function.

Restrictions when using

The four zones are divided into two groups. In one group, if you use boost on one zone, first make sure that the other zone is working on/below power level 5.

Using the Pause function- STOP+GO

Pause function can be used at any time during cooking. It allows you to stop the induction cooktop and come back to it.

1. Make sure the cook zone is working.
2. Touch the button STOP+GO; the cooking zone indicator will show "ll". Then the operation of the induction cooktop will be deactivated within the scope of all cooking zones, except the STOP+GO, on/off and lock keys.
3. To cancel the pause status, touch the button STOP+GO, then the cooking zone will go back to the power stage which you set before.

Diagrams illustrate activating and deactivating the Pause function.

Locking the Controls

• You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example, children accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
• When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are disabled.

To lock the controls

Touch the keylock control. The timer indicator will show "Lo".

To unlock the controls

1. Make sure the Induction hob is turned on.
2. Touch and hold the keylock control for a while.
3. You can now start using your Induction hob.

A warning symbol (triangle with exclamation mark) is shown, followed by text: "When the hob is in the lock mode, all the controls are disabled except the ON/OFF. You can always turn the induction hob off with the ON/OFF control in an emergency, but you shall unlock the hob first in the next operation."

Protective Functions

Over-Temperature Protection

A temperature sensor equipped can monitor the temperature inside the Induction hob. When an excessive temperature is monitored, the Induction hob will stop operation automatically.

Over-spillage Protection

Over-spillage protection is a safety protection function. It switches off the hob automatically within 10s if water flows to the control panel, while the buzzer will beep for 1 second.

Detection of Small Articles

When an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan (e.g. aluminium), or some other small item (e.g. knife, fork, key) has been left on the hob, the hob automatically goes to standby in 1 minute. The fan will keep cooling down the induction hob for a further 1 minute.

Auto Shutdown Protection

Auto shut down is a safety protection function for your induction hob. It shuts down automatically if you forget to turn off your cooking. The default working times for various power levels are shown in the table below:

When the pot is removed, the induction hob can stop heating immediately and the hob automatically switches off after 2 minutes.

A warning symbol (triangle with exclamation mark) is shown, followed by text: "People with a heart pacemaker should consult with their doctor before using this unit."

Using the Timer

You can use the timer in two different ways:

• You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any cooking zone off when the set time is up.
• You can set it to turn one cooking zone off after the set time is up.
• You can set the timer up to 99 minutes.

Using the Timer as a Minute Minder

If you are not selecting any cooking zone:

1. Make sure the cooktop is turned on. Note: you can use the minute minder even if you're not selecting any cooking zone.
2. Touch timer control. The minder indicator will start flashing and "30" will show in the timer display.
3. Set the time by touching the "-" or "+" control. Hint: Touch the "-" or "+" control once to decrease or increase by 1 minute. Hold the "-" or "+" control of the timer to decrease or increase by 10 minutes.
4. Cancel the time by touching the timer control and the "00" will show in the minute display.

Diagrams show the timer display changing from 30 to 00.

5. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.

6. Buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the timer indicator shows "--" when the setting time finished.

Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off

Cooking zones set for this feature will:

1. Touching the heating zone selection control that you want to set the timer for (e.g., zone 1#).
2. Touch timer control; the minder indicator will start flashing and "30" will show in the timer display.
3. Set the time by touching the "-" or "+" control. Hint: Touch the "-" or "+" control once to decrease or increase by 1 minute. Touch and hold the "-" or "+" control; the timer will decrease or increase by 10 minutes. If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to 0 minute.
4. When the time is set, it will begin to count down immediately. The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds. NOTE: The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate indicating that the zone is selected.
5. To cancel the timer, touch the heating zone selection control, and then touch the timer control; the timer is cancelled, and the "00" will show in the minute display, and then "--".

Diagrams illustrate setting the timer for a specific zone.

6. When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be automatically switched off and show "H". Other cooking zones will keep operating if they are turned on previously.

Setting the timer to turn more than one cooking zone off

1. If using this function for more than one heating zone, the timer indicator will show the shortest time. (e.g., zone 1# setting time of 3 minutes, zone 2# setting time of 6 minutes; the timer indicator shows "3".) NOTE: The flashing red dot next to the power level indicator means the timer indicator is showing the time of the heating zone. If you want to check the set time of other heating zones, touch the heating zone selection control. The timer will indicate its set time.
2. When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding heating zone will be automatically switched off and show "H".

NOTE: If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start from step 1.

Diagrams illustrate setting timers for multiple zones.

Care and Cleaning

Hints and Tips

Failure Display and Inspection

If an abnormality comes up, the induction hob will enter the protective state automatically and display corresponding protective codes:

The above are the judgment and inspection of common failures. Please do not disassemble the unit by yourself to avoid any dangers and damages to the induction hob.

Technical Specification

Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because Candy continually strives to improve its products, specifications and designs may change without prior notice.

Installation

Selection of installation equipment

Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 5 cm space shall be preserved around the hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below:

Diagrams show installation dimensions (L, W, H, D, A, B, X) and a seal detail.

Diagrams show ventilation requirements and safety distances. A(mm)=760, B(mm)=50 mini, C(mm)=20 mini, D=Air intake, E=Air exit 5mm.

Before you install the hob, make sure that

• The work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements.
• The work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.
• If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
• The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
• A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to comply with the local wiring rules and regulations. The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3 mm air gap contact separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements).
• The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob installed.
• Consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
• Use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall surfaces surrounding the hob.

When you have installed the hob, make sure that

• The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.
• There is adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the hob.
• If the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection barrier is installed below the base of the hob.
• The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer.

Before locating the fixing brackets

The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.

Adjusting the bracket position

Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing 4 brackets on the bottom case of the hob (see picture) after installation.

Diagrams show the fixing brackets and their attachment.

Cautions

1. The induction hotplate must be installed by qualified personnel or technicians. Candy has professionals at your service. Please never conduct the operation by yourself.
2. The hob will not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine or clothes dryer, as the humidity may damage the hob electronics.
3. The induction hotplate shall be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability.
4. The wall and induced heating zone above the table surface shall withstand heat.
5. To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.

Connecting the hob to the mains power supply

This hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a suitably qualified person. Before connecting the hob to the mains power supply, check that: 1. The domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the hob. 2. The voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate. 3. The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the rating plate. To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers, or branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire. The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so that its temperature will not exceed 75°C at any point.

Check with an electrician whether the domestic wiring system is suitable without alterations. Any alterations must only be made by a qualified electrician.

The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard, or a single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown below.

Diagrams show various power cord connection methods, with one incorrect method crossed out.

• If the cable is damaged or to be replaced, the operation must be carried out by an after-sale agent with dedicated tools to avoid any accidents.
• If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit-breaker must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.
• The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it is compliant with safety regulations.
• The cable must not be bent or compressed.
• The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU regarding electric and electronic appliances (WEEE). The WEEE contains both polluting substances (that can have a negative effect on the environment) and base elements (that can be reused). It is important that the WEEE undergo specific treatments to correctly remove and dispose of the pollutants and recover all the materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that the WEEE do not become an environmental problem; it is essential to follow a few basic rules: - The WEEE should not be treated as domestic waste; - The WEEE should be taken to dedicated collection areas managed by the town council or a registered company. In many countries, domestic collections may be available for large WEEEs. When you buy a new appliance, the old one can be returned to the vendor who must accept it free of charge as a one-off, as long as the appliance is of an equivalent type and has the same functions as the purchased appliance.

Product Information for Domestic Electric Hobs Compliant to Commission Regulation (EU) No 66/2014

For circular cooking zones or areas: diameter of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone, rounded to the nearest 5mm.

For non-circular cooking zones or areas: length and width of useful surface area per electric heated cooking zone or area, rounded to the nearest 5mm.

Energy consumption for cooking zone or area calculated per kg.

Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg.

Standard applied : EN 60350-2 Household electric cooking appliances - Part 2: Hobs - Methods for measuring performance

Suggestions for Energy Saving:

• To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan in the centre of the cooking zone.
• Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
• Minimise the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
• Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.
• Use pans whose diameter is as large as the graphic of the zone selected.