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Section 5
Troubleshooting
DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE
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DANGER
If any part of the appliance is cracked or bro-
ken, turn off directly the appliance and Im-
mediately disconnect the appliance from
supply. Only if it is possible and safe, discon-
nect the equipment from main power supply.
Do not touch any parts inside the appliance.
Disconnect electric power at the main power
disconnect for all equipment being serviced.
Failure to disconnect the power at the main
power supply disconnect could result in se-
rious injury or death. The power switch DOES
NOT disconnect all incoming power.
Contact an authorized service agency for as-
sistance.
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DANGER
Do not open the appliance. Maintenance
and servicing work other than cleaning as
described in this manual must be done by an
authorized service personnel.
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Warning
Markings and warning labels mounted di-
rectly on the equipment must be observed at
all times and kept in a fully legible condition.
NOTE: If a problem arises during operation of
your induction appliance, follow the Trouble-
shooting Charts before calling service. Routine
adjustments and maintenance procedures are
not covered by the warranty.
Common Problems
One or more of the following conditions may af-
fect the function or cause the induction equip-
ment to fail:
• Using unsuitable cookware such as non-in-
duction pans, oversized pans, or damaged
pans.
• High ambient temperature.
• Inadequate ventilation causing hot air to
re-enter through the air intake slots.
• Dirty air intake filter.
• Empty pan is left on the hob when the appli-
ance is ON.
Symptoms
• When a malfunction occurs, the appliance
may be in one of the following states:
• The appliance switches off immediate-
ly.
• The appliance continues to operate in a
power reduction mode.
• The appliance continues to operate
normally.
• NOTE:
The cooling fan starts when the ambient
temperature in the control area exceeds 55ºC
[130ºF].
At heat sink temperature higher than 70ºC
[160ºF], the controller automatically reduces
power to keep the appliance in normal oper-
ating conditions.
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