Panasonic of North America APZC93 Commercial Induction Cooktop User Manual

Panasonic Appliance Company of America Commercial Induction Cooktop Users Manual

Contents

Users Manual

Operating Instructions
Commercial Induction Cooktop
KY-MK3500
Model No.
© Panasonic Corporation 2016 Printed in Japan
ZY02AC93
of North America
Thank you for purchasing
this Panasonic appliance.
Before operating this appliance,
please read these instructions
carefully and keep them
for future reference.
ZY02AC93
F0916K0
Two Riverfront Plaza,
Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Preparation
Contents
Safety Precautions ................. 2
General Precautions ............... 7
Installation ............................... 8
Part Names .............................. 10
Types of Usable Cookware ....
12
Basics ......................................
14
Power Level Mode ..................
15
Temperature Mode ..................
16
Timer ........................................
17
Memory Mode .........................
18
Customizing Settings .............
20
Cleaning ..................................
24
Troubleshooting .....................
26
Error Indications .....................
28
Specifi cations .........................
29
Usage Care
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in fire or electric shock.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER AND BOTTOM COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD
BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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.
Children should be supervised to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance. Keep infants away from the appliance.
Do not place combustible materials near the appliance.
They may cause fire.
Observe the following to keep the IR sensor functioning
properly.
- Make sure that the cookware completely covers the IR sensor.
- For stir-frying and pan-frying, wipe water off the top plate and the pan both
inside and out.
Failure to observe these warnings may cause an operation error of the IR
sensor, leading to oil overheating and resulting in fire.
Set the power level to the default power level or below
for preheating to prevent the pan from overheating.
Oil temperature may rise too high, resulting in fire.
WARNING
Preparation
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
WARNING: If the top plate is cracked, do not touch it and
turn off the main power switch to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while cooking.
Oil temperature may rise too high, resulting in fire.
Stir liquids, such as soup and stewed food, before heating.
Otherwise, liquids may splatter and cause burns or injuries, or cookware may
jump and damage the top plate.
Do not touch the top plate during or after use.
Special attention is required when the Hot surface warning
is illuminating or flashing.
Note an aluminum or copper pan in particular causes high temperature.
Do not place explosive objects, such as portable gas burners,
steel cylinders and canned goods, on or near the appliance.
If they are mistakenly heated, they may explode.
Do not let metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons,
lids, aluminum foil/tray, watches or accessories, be placed
on or near the top plate, or touch the cookware while the
cooking zone is operating.
They may get hot, causing burns or injuries.
Do not insert metallic objects into the intake and exhaust
vents.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not apply high pressure to or drop things on the top plate.
The top plate may crack, causing overheating, malfunctions or electric shock.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance (e.g. top
plate).
Doing so may cause abnormal operation of the appliance and may result in
danger. For repairs, contact the dealer where you purchased the appliance.
After use, turn off the appliance by its control and do not rely
on the pan detector (safety features).
When the appliance will not be used for a long period of time,
turn off the circuit breaker.
In case of malfunction or breakdown, immediately stop using
the appliance.
Turn off the main power switch and circuit breaker, and then contact the
service center. Failure to do this may cause smoke, burns, and electric shock.
Breakdown examples:
- Smells of something burning come from the appliance.
- You feel electricity when touching the top plate.
- The top plate is cracked.
- The power cord is extremely hot.
- The electricity shuts off when the power cord is moved.
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its service center or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Be sure to install a 20 A dedicated single-phase circuit with
an earth leakage circuit breaker for the power supply.
The electrical wiring may abnormally overheat if the dedicated circuit is not
properly connected.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage to
persons or items caused by failure to observe the above
instructions, by interference with any part of the appliance
or by the use of non-original spare parts.
Preparation
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Safety Precautions
NOTICE
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
This appliance may emit magnetic field lines, which could
cause interference to such devices as radio, TV, hearing aid
etc.
This can be checked by turning this appliance off and on. If interference is
present, it is recommended that the user take one or more measures as shown
below:
- Increase the space between the appliance and the device receiving the
interference.
- If possible, use a properly installed receiver antenna and/or reorient the
antenna of the device receiving the interference.
- Plug the appliance into a different outlet from that of the product receiving the
interference.
Do not use other induction cooking appliances, such as
rice cooker or portable cooktop, on the top plate.
Electro-magnetic waves generated by such appliances may damage this
appliance.
If the top plate is stained by acidic foods, such as vinegar,
jam, or lemon juice, immediately wipe it off.
Otherwise, the top plate may be discolored.
Do not block the intake or exhaust vent.
The appliance may become hot, and heating may stop automatically.
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
CAUTION
Do not use high power level for preheating in the following
cases to prevent pans from turning red-hot or deforming.
- When a small amount of oil is used
- When small, light, thin-based or curved-based pans are used
If you are wearing a medical device (such as a pacemaker),
consult your doctor.
The operation of the appliance may affect the medical device.
Ensure the cookware is stable.
Dropped cookware may cause injuries or burns.
Do not place paper or dishcloths under the cookware.
They may get scorched due to the heated cookware.
Do not heat empty cookware or overheat ingredients.
The ingredients may burn and the cookware may be damaged.
Do not use the appliance for purposes other than cooking.
This may cause overheating or malfunction, resulting in fire.
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.
Preparation
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Safety Precautions General Precautions
When attaching the filter, insert it to the end along the
groove at the bottom of the appliance.
Wipe off with a damp cloth.
Oil stains:
Stubborn stains:
Apply non-abrasive cream cleanser to the top
plate and scrape off stains with crumpled plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Always keep the appliance clean.
If splattered food or oil become scorched to the appliance, it will be difficult to
remove.
Main unit
Filter
Light stains:
Caution
Before cleaning, turn off the main power switch, wait for the top
plate to cool down, and then, remove the power plug.
Do not use a steam cleaner. Also, do not splash water on the
appliance.
Water may enter the electrical components, and malfunction may occur.
Filter
Handle
Dry it completely before attaching.
A damp filter may cause malfunction.
Groove
Remove the filter from the appliance, and wash it
with a soft sponge soaked in mild detergent.
Wipe off with a cloth dampened in mild detergent.
Note
Do not use strong acidic or alkaline detergents (bleach, synthetic housing
detergents, etc.).
They may cause discoloration.
Do not use a hard scrub brush or powder type cleanser.
They may damage the appliance.
Be sure to remove stains from the base of cookware.
Otherwise, the stains will be scorched and stuck on the
top plate.
Wipe off oil stains attached both on the front and side of the appliance.
Be sure to clean the filter once a week.
A clogged filter may cause malfunction.
The setting to inform the “Time to filter cleaning” is recommended. (P.23)
Cleaning
Care
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230-240 V ~ 60 Hz
W 155/64 × D 205/32 × H 529/32 in.
(W 383 × D 512 × H 150 mm)
20-level adjustment: 50 to 3500/3000 W
(Aluminum/Copper: 18-level adjustment:
60 to 2500 W)
22-level adjustment
285 to 500 °F (140 to 260 °C)
30 seconds to 9 hours 30 minutes
3500 W
(Aluminum/Copper:
2500 W)
208 V ~ 60 Hz
3013/64 lb. (13.7 kg)
10-level adjustment: 90 to 3500/3000 W
(Aluminum/Copper: 9-level adjustment:
110 to 2500 W)
KY-MK3500
Power supply
(single phase)
Maximum
power consumption
(approx.)
Dimensions
(approx.)
Weight (approx.)
Power level
adjustment (approx.)
Temperature
adjustment (approx.)
Cooking timer
3000 W
(Aluminum/Copper:
2500 W)
Receptacle required 20 AMP NEMA #6-20R
After the cause is eliminated, press the main power switch to turn the
power off. Then, turn the power on again to start over the operation.
If any of the following error indications appears, check the cause and deal with it.
Indication Probable cause
The intake or exhaust vent is blocked with dust, etc.
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Empty pan on the cooking zone
An empty pan has been heated.
*This function may not operate properly depending on the
type of pan, or if the power level is low.
If the error indication shown below appears, check the cause and deal with it.
After the cause is eliminated, heating resumes automatically.
Indication Probable cause
(Flashing)
Cookware not detected
No pan is placed on the cooking zone.
The pan has been removed while heating.
The pan is not centered on the cooking zone.
An incompatible pan is used. (P.12)
*If the above conditions are not remedied, the display and
the main power will turn off.
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purchased the appliance from or service center for assistance.
Note For the service center contact list, refer to the limited warranty.
The base diameter is less than 6 in. (15.2 cm).
The base is curved or deformed.
Foreign objects or stains are stuck on the base.
The cookware is not centered on the cooking zone.
Unsuitable aluminum/copper pan on the cooking zone
An unsuitable aluminum/copper pan is used as below.
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If you cannot resolve the above problems,
or any error appears, contact the service center.
Small object on the cooking zone
Small metal objects (e.g. cutlery, utensils) are placed on
the cooking zone.
Error Indications Specifi cations
Care
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