HAIER HCC2220BEB (01) PDF MANUAL

DANGER: An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING: A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious bodily injury.

CAUTION: A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.

The models may be powered at 240V or 208V.

Always disconnect the power before servicing this unit.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Only authorized technicians should perform diagnostic voltage measurements.

After performing voltage measurements, disconnect power before servicing.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop or on the back guard of a cooktop; children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.

Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Use Only Dry Pot Holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

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.

This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, 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.

Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Make sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

Clean Cook-Top 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.

Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother or use dry chemical or foam type extinguishers.

Wipe up spill over immediately.

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface.

Do not allow pans to boil dry.

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

When flambé cooking under the vent hood, turn the fan on.

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

Do not touch surface units or areas near units.

Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns.

Surface elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.

PUSH DOWN on the knob and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.

The ceramic glass cooking surface will glow red when an element is on. Some parts of the cooking surface may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal operation.

Each radiant element has its own temperature limiter (sensor) to protect the ceramic cooking surface from extreme high temperatures. The temperature limiter will cycle the element on and off to maintain the selected heat level.

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (13 mm) outside the area.

Once the element is turned Off, the Hot Surface indicator light will remain illuminated until the surface temperature of the element has cooled.

Turn the knob from LO to HI temperature (or any temperature in between).

For cookware with a smaller diameter bottom, press down and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the Single (inner) element side of the control.

For cookware with a larger diameter bottom, press down and turn the control knob clockwise to the Dual (inner and outer) element side of the control.

For best low heat performance with pans 10″ (25.4 cm) and larger, use the Dual-Size element set to “Single Lo.”

On ceramic glass cooktops the Hot Surface Indicator lights are located on the glass cooktop.

A hot surface indicator light (one for each cooking element) will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface has cooled to temperature that is safe to touch.

Heating elements do not require preheating. A range of heating settings is listed in the following chart because the required temperature depends on:

Type and quality of pan

Type, quantity and temperature of the food

Element used and cook’s preferences

It is normal for the surface of ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

To avoid permanent damage from pitting or scratching and to condition the cooktop surface, clean the cooktop after each use. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or harsh chemicals for cleaning.

Avoid storing jars or cans above the range. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.

Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.

To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.

For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills as soon as possible. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.

Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly.

While wearing oven mitts, remove the spill using a scraper while the surface is still warm.

1. If present, remove all packing and literature from the cooktop surface.

2. Clean your glass top. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a minute and puts a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use.

3. Place a saucepan of water on each of the front elements and turn them on HI heat for at least 30 minutes. Turn off the front elements.

4. Place a saucepan of water on each of the rear elements and turn them on HI heat for at least 30 minutes. Turn off the rear elements.

This procedure evaporates any protective oils and humidity collected during the manufacturing process, and enables the electronic control circuits to operate properly.

There may be a slight odor during the first several uses: this is normal and will dissipate.

The cooking surface will hold the heat and remain hot over 20 minutes after the elements have been turned off.

The choice of pan directly affects the cooking performance (speed and uniformity). For best results, select pans with the following features:

The glass ceramic cooking surface is a durable material resistant to impact, but not unbreakable if a pan or other object is dropped on it.

Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage the pan, element and/or cooktop.

Never cook food directly on the glass.

Do not slide cookware across cooking surface it may scratch the glass.

Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop Is not recommended. Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage.

Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking; aluminum foil will melt and cause permanent damage to the glass surface.

Ideal cookware should be of medium to heavy thickness, have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid. When a pan is hot, the bottom of the pan should rest evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking).

The base of the pan should cover or match the diameter of the element being used.

Aluminum: heats and cools quickly. Frying, braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on glass.

Cast Iron: on a glass cooktop heats and cools slowly, but retains heat and cooks evenly.

Copper: tin heats and cools quickly. Gourmet cooking, wine sauces, egg dishes.

Enamel ware: response depends on base metal. Not recommended. Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop.

Glass Ceramic: heats and cools slowly. Not recommended. Heats too slowly. Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop.

Stainless Steel: heats and cools moderately. Soups, sauces, vegetables, and general cooking.

Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely. When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained for the required time. When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained for the required time.

After you have adjusted the controls, it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time. Failure to do so could result in food poisoning or sickness.

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.

On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool.

It is recommended to first use soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge unless otherwise noted. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

The ceramic glass should be cleaned regularly, preferably after each use.

To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.

1. Remove food/residue with a cooktop scraper (not included).

For best results, use the cooktop scraper while the cooktop is still warm, but not hot to the touch.

It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop.

Hold the cooktop scraper at a 45 degree angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue.

Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2.

2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of cooktop cleaner to the affected areas.

Rub cooktop cleaner onto the cooktop surface with a nylon or similar cooktop cleaning pad. Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains.

Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding to Step 3.

3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop polishing cream, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur, even with one-time or limited use.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging finish.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse well with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish

Vinegar for hard water spots

A cloth dampened in vinegar.

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

Soap and water or dishwasher.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs.

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Possible Cause: Cooktop not connected to proper electrical circuit.

Solution: Have electrician verify that the proper rated cooktop voltage is being supplied to the cooktop.

Possible Cause: Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.

Solution: Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Possible Cause: No electricity to the cooktop.

Solution: Have electrician check your power supply.

Possible Cause: Improper cookware is being used.

Solution: Select proper cookware. See “Cookware.”

If the problem continues, call for service.

Possible Cause: Heating element temperature limiters are temporarily shutting off the elements due to exceeding the maximum allowable temperature.

Solution: This is a normal operating condition, especially during rapid heat-up operations. The element will cycle back on automatically after it has cooled sufficiently.

Possible Cause: Under direct or bright lighting, you will sometimes be able to see through the glass and into the chassis due to its transparent quality. You may also notice a red tint under these conditions.

Solution: These are normal properties of black ceramic glass panels.