Hamilton Beach Induction Cooktop

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or unit in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance or cooking vessel containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, turn unit OFF [power-off symbol] and then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not place any credit cards or magnetized items on cooktop surface.
16. Do not insert any objects in vent holes.
17. Do not operate on metal surfaces.
18. WARNING: Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of shock. Turn the unit OFF [power-off symbol] immediately to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Call Customer Service at 800.851.8900.
19. Never heat empty cookware on cooktop.
20. 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.
21. Do not place metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids on the cooktop since they can get hot.
22. Never place aluminum foil on cooktop.
23. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Parts and Features

Diagram illustrating the induction cooktop's components and operation. It shows the glass top, induction coils beneath, and a pot with a magnetic bottom placed on the cooking zone. A magnetic test strip is depicted being used to check cookware compatibility.

• Cooking Zone: The area where compatible cookware must be placed.
• ON/OFF [power-off symbol] Button: Press to turn the unit on or off.
• TIMER [clock symbol] Button: Press to set the timer (1 to 150 minutes).
• TEMP [temperature symbol] Button: Press to enter temperature mode and set temperature (175°F to 450°F / 80°C to 232°C). Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
• POWER [power symbol] Button: Press to enter power mode and select power level (P1 to P10).
• – and + Buttons: Use to increase or decrease timer, temperature, or power level settings.
• Display [screen symbol]: Shows power level, temperature, or time. Toggles between set time and temperature/power level when timer is in use.
• BOOSTER [lightning bolt symbol] Button: Increases power to P10 for 30 seconds, then returns to the selected setting. Power or temperature must be selected before pressing.
• MAGNETIC TEST STRIP: Used to check if cookware is induction-ready. If the strip sticks to the cookware's bottom, it is compatible.

To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900 hamiltonbeach.com | Canada: 1.800.267.2826 hamiltonbeach.ca | Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100 hamiltonbeach.com.mx

Before cooking on this induction cooktop, check whether your cookware is suitable via the magnetic strip. If the magnetic strip can stick to the bottom of your cookware, it’s inductive.

How Induction Cooking Works

Induction cooking works through a magnetic field between the induction coils beneath the glass top and the ferrous (iron-containing) material in the cookware. Heat is produced directly in the pan itself, not in the glass top. The Induction Cooktop surface will get hot due to heat transfer from the pan.

How to Use

Before First Use

Only induction-ready cookware will work. Cookware must have iron in the bottom. Use the included Magnetic Test Strip; if it sticks, the cookware is induction-ready.

NOTE: Compatible cookware includes some stainless steel, steel, and cast iron.

• Use only flat-bottomed cookware with a diameter of 4 to 10 inches (10.16 to 25.4 cm).
• Wipe the Cooking Zone with a soft, water-dampened cloth.
• Cookware must be placed on the Cooking Zone for the cooktop to function. An error code "---" will appear if cookware is absent or unsuitable.

Operation

1. Plug the Induction Cooktop into an outlet. The unit will beep, and the ON/OFF [power-off symbol] Button will flash.
2. Place compatible cookware on the Cooking Zone. Press the ON/OFF [power-off symbol] Button; the indicator will light up. If no cookware is present or the POWER/TEMP button is not pressed within 30 seconds, the POWER and TEMP indicator lights will flash red and turn off.
3. Press the POWER [power symbol] or TEMP [temperature symbol] Button to select the cooking mode.
4. For temperature mode, press the TEMP [temperature symbol] Button, then use the [minus button] or [plus button] to adjust the temperature. A beep sounds with each adjustment. For power mode, press the POWER [power symbol] Button, then use the [minus button] or [plus button] to adjust the power level from P1 to P10. A beep sounds with each adjustment.
5. Press the TIMER [clock symbol] Button if desired. Use the [minus button] or [plus button] to set the timer from 1 to 150 minutes. The cooktop will turn off automatically when the set time is reached.
6. Press the ON/OFF [power-off symbol] Button to turn off the unit.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord or plug in any liquid.

1. When finished cooking, turn the cooktop OFF [power-off symbol]. Unplug the unit. Allow the cooktop to cool completely.
2. Wipe the cooktop surface with a soft, wet cloth. For further cleaning, use a mixture of water and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges.

NOTES:

• Do NOT slide cookware over the cooktop surface.
• Do NOT place anything other than compatible cookware on the cooktop surface.

Troubleshooting

Error code "---" appears on Display.

• No cookware or the wrong type of cookware is in the Cooking Zone. See "Before First Use" under "How to Use" or place induction-ready cookware on the Cooking Zone.
• For other error codes, call Customer Service.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at the manufacturer's option. You are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product and for the return of a product or component under this warranty. If the product or component is no longer available, it will be replaced with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty claims. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

All claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty are excluded. Liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case they are limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 (U.S.) or 1.800.267.2826 (Canada) or visit hamiltonbeach.com (U.S.) or hamiltonbeach.ca (Canada). For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

Note: A separate warranty section for Mexico is included in the original document, provided by Grupo HB PS, S.A. de C.V.