OMEGA OCI704PPTZ (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ cooktop. Key instructions include:

General Use:

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot when in use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

• Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire. Never try to extinguish a fire with water; switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or a fire blanket.

• The cooking process must be supervised. A short-term cooking process must always be supervised.

• Do not store items on the cooking surfaces. Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the cooktop surface as they can get hot.

• This appliance is designed for cooking food only. Use flat-based, stable, induction-compatible cookware only.

• Do not let your body, clothing, or any item other than suitable cookware contact the induction glass until the surface is cool.

• Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch. Ensure saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on. Keep handles out of reach of children.

• Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.

• After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the cooktop as described in the user manual.

• Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the Induction glass surface as this can scratch the glass.

• The surface temperature of this appliance exceeds 95°C. To avoid a hazard, under-bench access must be restricted. A board must be installed underneath the cooktop.

Health & Safety:

• 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 ensure their implants will not be affected by the electromagnetic field.

• Children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced capabilities may use the appliance if supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

Cracked Surface:

• If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance immediately to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

Before the first use of your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ, please follow these steps:

1. Read the user manual thoroughly, paying special attention to the ‘Safety Information’ chapter.

2. Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you are sure the new cooktop is undamaged and in good working order.

3. Check for any damage or marks. If you find the appliance is damaged or marked, you must report it within 7 days to claim under the manufacturer’s warranty.

4. Ensure any protective film that may still be on your cooktop surface is removed.

5. Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there are no objects on top of them.

For proper installation of your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ, please adhere to the following requirements:

General Requirements:

• The work surface must be square, level, and made of a heat-resistant material.

• If installed above an oven, the oven must have a built-in cooling fan.

• The installation must comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards.

• A suitable, easily accessible isolating switch providing full disconnection must be incorporated in the permanent wiring.

• Use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (like ceramic tiles) for wall surfaces surrounding the cooktop.

Cut-Out Preparation:

• The bench cut-out should be made as per the relevant dimensions. For the OCI704PPTZ model, the dimensions are Width (W) 560mm and Depth (D) 490mm.

• A minimum of 50mm clearance space around the cut-out must be maintained.

• The work surface must be at least 30mm thick.

• A barrier must be installed to prevent accidental contact with the cooktop base if it is accessible from below (e.g., inside a cupboard). A minimum clearance of 50mm must be maintained between the cooktop base and the barrier.

• The safety distance between the sides of the cooktop and the inner surfaces of the worktop should be at least 3mm.

Ventilation:

• Ensure the cooktop is well-ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked.

• There must be adequate airflow from outside the cabinetry to the base of the cooktop. The diagram in the manual shows a minimum of 30mm clearance for the air intake at the front and minimum clearances of 5mm at the rear and 20mm below the unit.

To determine if your cookware is compatible with the OMEGA OCI704PPTZ induction cooktop, you can perform a magnet test. Bring a magnet close to the base of the pan. If the magnet is attracted to the pan, it indicates that the pan is suitable for induction use.

If you do not have a magnet, follow these steps:

1. Fill the pan you wish to test with some water.

2. Place the pan on a cooking zone and turn it on as per the operating instructions.

3. If the power level indicator does not flash and the water begins to heat up, the pan is suitable for induction cooking.

Please note that cookware made of materials such as pure stainless steel, aluminum, or copper without a magnetic base, along with glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware, are not compatible with induction cooking.

For the best performance from your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ, follow these guidelines for choosing and using cookware:

• Do not use cookware with jagged edges, coarse or uneven surfaces, chipped bottoms, or a curved base.

• Ensure the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass, and is the same size as the cooking zone.

• Always center your pan on the cooking zone.

• For best practice, gently lift cookware off the glass surface. Avoid sliding cookware, as the bottom may scratch the surface.

Below is a cookware size guide for your cooktop’s zones:

• Ø210mm Zone: Cookware Size Ø160mm

• Ø180mm Zone: Cookware Size Ø140mm

• Ø160mm Zone: Cookware Size Ø120mm

Follow these steps to begin cooking on your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ:

1. Power On: Press the Power button. A single beep will sound, and all indicators will briefly display “-” for 1 second before turning off, indicating the cooktop is in standby mode.

2. Prepare Cooking Surface: Place an induction-compatible pan or pot on the desired cooking zone. Ensure both the bottom of the pan and the cooktop’s surface are clean and dry.

3. Select Heat Setting: Touch the Power Level Adjustment Controls “-” & “+” corresponding to your desired cooking area to set the heat level.

Note: If you do not adjust the heat setting within 1 minute of turning the power on, the cooktop will automatically switch off. You will need to restart the process from step 1. You can modify the power level at any point during cooking.

Switching Off Individual Cooking Zones:

Touch the Power Level Adjustment Control “-” next to the desired cooking zone you wish to switch off. Keep pressing the “-” button until the display for that zone shows “0”. This confirms the cooking zone has been turned off.

Turning Off the Entire Cooktop:

To shut down the entire cooktop, touch the Power button control.

Caution: Hot Surfaces

After cooking, an “H” may display, indicating that the cooking zone is too hot to touch. This symbol will disappear once the surface has cooled to a safe temperature. You can use this residual heat as an energy-saving feature to keep food warm or continue cooking without additional power.

The Power Boost function provides an intense burst of power for rapid heating. Here’s how to use it on your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ:

1. Select the Cooking Zone: Touch the Power Level Adjustment Control “+” next to the cooking zone featuring the boost function (front left cooking zone).

2. Activate Boost Function: Press and hold the Power Boost button key (B) until the power level display shows “P”.

3. Cancelling the Boost Function: To cancel, touch the Power Level Adjustment Control “-” for that zone and choose your desired power level (e.g., from 1 to 9).

Note: The Boost function operates for a maximum of 5 minutes. Afterward, the zone will automatically revert to power level 9.

The timer function on your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ can be used as a minute minder or to automatically turn off cooking zones. It can be set for up to 99 minutes.

Using the Timer as a Minute Minder:

1. Ensure the cooktop is powered on and no cooking zone is selected (no blinking “-” indication).

2. Touch the Timer Selector button “+”. “00” will appear on the display, and the first digit will blink.

3. Adjust the time by touching the Timer Adjustment Controls “+” & “-“. You can press and hold to adjust in increments of 10 minutes.

4. Once the time is set, the countdown will start immediately. When the time elapses, an alert will sound for 30 seconds, and the timer indicator will display “–“.

Using the Timer to Power Off a Cooking Zone:

1. Select the desired heating zone by touching its Zone Selector button.

2. Touch the Timer Selector button “+”. “00” will appear on the display, and the first digit will blink.

3. Set the desired time using the “+” and “-” controls.

4. The countdown will start immediately. A red dot on the power level indicator signifies the selected zone. When the timer reaches zero, the corresponding zone will automatically turn off.

Canceling the Timer:

1. Select the heating zone for which you want to cancel the timer.

2. Touch the timer control; the indicator will flash.

3. Press the “-” control until the timer shows “00” to cancel.

The Child Lock feature prevents unintended use, such as accidental activation by children. When locked, all controls except the Power button are disabled.

To lock the controls:

Touch the Child Lock button. The timer indicator will display “Lo”.

To unlock the controls:

1. Ensure the cooktop is powered on.

2. Press and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds.

3. You can now resume using your cooktop.

Note: In case of an emergency, you can always turn the cooktop off using the Power button even when it is locked.

The OMEGA OCI704PPTZ includes an auto-off safety feature that automatically shuts down a cooking zone if it is left on unintentionally. The default shutdown time depends on the power level setting.

Here are the recommended heat settings for your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ cooktop:

Frying Caution: Be cautious when frying, especially with Boost mode, as oil and fats heat up rapidly. At extremely high temperatures, there’s a risk of spontaneous ignition, posing a serious fire hazard.

Cooking Tips:

• Reduce the power setting when food reaches boiling point.

• Use a lid to shorten cooking times and conserve energy by trapping heat.

• Minimise liquid or fat for quicker cooking.

• Initiate cooking at a high setting and lower it once the food is heated through.

Simmering and Rice Cooking:

• Simmering, at around 85°C, occurs below boiling, preserving flavours without overcooking. It is ideal for soups, stews, egg-based, and flour-thickened sauces.

• Some tasks, like cooking rice, might require a higher setting than the lowest to ensure proper cooking within the recommended time.

Searing Steak:

1. Allow the meat to reach room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.

2. Preheat a heavy-based frying pan.

3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil, then lower it into the hot pan with a drizzle of oil.

4. Turn the steak once during cooking, judging doneness by firmness. Cooking times vary based on thickness.

5. Rest the steak on a warm plate for a few minutes before serving to enhance tenderness.

Proper care will keep your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ looking its best. Cleaning may only be commenced once the appliance has cooled down and is turned off.

If you are experiencing minor issues with your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ, consult the following table for possible causes and solutions.

If your OMEGA OCI704PPTZ cooktop displays an error code, it indicates a technical fault. Please refer to the table below for possible causes and solutions. For any technical fault, it is recommended to note down the fault code, switch the power to the cooktop off at the wall, and contact After Sales Support.