Fisher & Paykel CI603DTB Some pans make This may be caused by Crackling or clicking, Cooktop

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Troubleshooting chart

Problem

Possible causes

What to do

Some pans make

This may be caused by the

crackling or clicking

construction of your cookware

noises.

(layers of different metals

 

vibrating differently).

This is normal for induction cookware and does not indicate a fault.

The cooktop makes a low

This is caused by the technology

This is normal, but the

humming noise when

of induction cooking.

noise should quieten down

used on a high heat

 

or disappear completely

setting (especially

 

when you decrease the

PowerBoost).

 

heat setting.

 

 

 

Fan noise coming from

A cooling fan built into

This is normal and needs

the cooktop.

your cooktop has come on

no action. Do not switch

 

 

to prevent the electronics

the power to the cooktop

 

 

from overheating. It may

off at the wall while the

 

 

continue to run even after

fan is running.

 

 

you’ve turned the cooktop

 

 

 

off.

 

 

 

 

Pans do not become hot

The cooktop cannot detect the

Use cookware suitable for

and

appears in the

pan because it is not suitable for

induction cooking. See

display.

induction cooking.

section ‘Choosing the right

 

 

 

cookware’.

 

 

The cooktop cannot detect the

Centre the pan and make

 

 

pan because it is too small for

sure that its base matches

 

 

the cooking zone or not

the size of the cooking

 

 

properly centred on it.

zone.

 

 

 

I have locked the control

This is normal. The cooking zones

Unlock the controls, deactivate

panel while two cooking

will remain inactive, but the

the bridging zones (by touching

zones are bridged and

indicator lights will remain on.

the two setting selectors

the cooktop has not

 

simultaneously) and then lock

turned off.

 

the cooktop again.

 

 

 

P flashes in the display

PowerBoost is temporarily

Allow the cooktop to cool

when you are trying to

unavailable because the

down.

set PowerBoost.

cooktop needs to protect

 

 

 

itself from overheating.

 

The cooktop or a cooking Technical fault. zone has turned itself off unexpectedly, a tone

sounds and an error code is displayed (typically

E or Er alternating with one or two digits in the cooking zone displays).

Please note down the error letters and numbers, switch the power to the cooktop off at the wall, and contact your Authorised Service Centre or Customer Care with the error code information.

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Contents User guide Page Contents Safety and warnings Operation and maintenanceFailure to follow this advice may result in death Safety and warnings Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Important safety instructions Before using your new cooktop Using the touch controlsIntroduction Introducing your cooktopChoosing the right cookware Using your induction cooktop Power PowerBoost Recommended250mm bridged To select a setting on the selector Control panelWhite indicator light will glow To start cookingIf a display flashes alternately with the heat setting SmartZones CI604DTB & CI302DBT models onlyDual zone cooking CI905DTB & CI603DTB models only When you have finished cooking 1a Turn the cooking zone off by touching orBeware of hot surfaces Locking the controls To lock the controlsTo unlock the controls Using your cooktop’s special features Using the PowerBoost featureTo set a cooking zone for PowerBoost When PowerBoost is setCI754DTB model shown as an example Using the GentleHeat feature To quit the GentleHeat settingTo set a cooking zone for GentleHeat Using the Auto Heat-reduce feature To set a cooking zone for Auto Heat-reduceWhen Auto Heat-reduce is set Approx. length of time at highest settingTo quit the Auto Heat-reduce setting while a is flashing Using the timer Using the timer as a minute minderIf you are not using any cooking zones When the set time is upUsing your cooktop’s special features Setting the timer to turn one or more cooking zones off When the timer is set When the set time is upSetting the minute minder when other timers are set To change or cancel a timer setting To select the bridging function Using your cooktop’s special features If no pan is detectedUsing Automatic Cooking in bridged mode To cancel bridgingUsing the timer in bridged mode Cooking guidelines Cooking tipsSimmering, cooking rice Searing steakHeat settings Heat setting Care and cleaning What? How?Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chartSetting especially When you are trying toSet PowerBoost Some pans make This may be caused by Crackling or clickingWarranty and service Before you call for service or assistanceProduct details Dealer Suburb TownPage NZ AU GB IE