This document describes the Johnson JVICA3301 ceramic hob, a cooking appliance designed for domestic use. It emphasizes safety, proper installation, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Function Description
The Johnson JVICA3301 is a ceramic hob that uses heat generated by an element to cook food. The power output is adjusted via touch controls, allowing for precise temperature management. The hob is designed for everyday cooking tasks, offering various heat settings suitable for different types of food preparation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: JVICA3301
- Cooking Zones: 3 Zones
- Power Supply: 220-240V~ 50Hz or 60Hz
- Installed Electrical Power: 5200-6200W
- Product Dimensions (L×W×H): 590mm × 520mm × 51mm
- Built-in Dimensions: 560mm × 480mm
The weight and dimensions are approximate, as the manufacturer continuously innovates and improves the product. Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice.
Usage Features
Touch Controls: The hob features touch-sensitive controls that respond to the pulp of the finger, not the fingertip, requiring no pressure. A small beep confirms each touch. It's crucial to keep the control buttons clean and free from objects or water droplets, as these can interfere with operation.
Suitable Cookware: It is recommended to use cookware with flat bases and regular edges that sit level on the ceramic surface. Cookware with irregular edges or curved bases should be avoided. Pans should be placed centrally on the cooking zone.
Starting to Cook: After connecting to power, the indicators light up for one second, and the ceramic hob enters standby mode.
To turn on, touch the ON/OFF control (①). The display will show "-.-".
Place the pan on the desired cooking zone. Ensure the bottom of the pan and the ceramic surface are clean and dry.
Touch the cooking zone selection control; an indicator light will illuminate next to the key.
Adjust the heat setting by touching the slider control.
- If the temperature is not set within one minute, the ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again from step 1.
- The heat setting can be modified at any time during cooking.
- The power level can be adjusted from 0 to 9 using the slider control.
Finishing Cooking:
To turn off a specific cooking zone, touch its selection control. The display will show "0".
To turn off the entire hob, slide the control button to the "0" position. The display will show "0".
To turn off the hob completely, touch the ON/OFF control (①).
Hot Surfaces Warning: The symbol "H" indicates a hot cooking zone. It will disappear when the surface has cooled to a safe temperature. This feature can also be used as an energy-saving function; if you want to reheat food, use the hotplate that is still hot.
Triple Zone Function: This function is only valid for cooking zone #3. The triple cooking zone has two additional cooking areas that can be used. The central section (A) can be used independently or both sections (B) and (C) can be used simultaneously.
To activate, adjust the heat setting between power levels 1 and 9 (e.g., 6). The central section of the triple cooking zone will light up.
To activate section (B), touch the triple zone control (◎) once. The indicator will show "≡" and "6" alternately.
To activate section (C), touch the triple zone control (◎) a second time. The indicator will show "≡" and "6" alternately.
To deactivate, touch the triple zone control (◎) twice to return to section (A) and deactivate the triple zone. If section (C) is active, touch (◎) once to return to section (A) and deactivate the triple zone. After the triple zone is deactivated, the cooking zone indicator will show "6".
Keep Warm Function:
To activate, touch the cooking zone selection control. The display will show "6".
To maintain heat, touch the function control. The power level will show "I".
To deactivate, touch the cooking zone selection control. The display will show "I".
Control Lock: Controls can be locked to prevent unintended use (e.g., by children). When controls are locked, all controls except the ON/OFF control are deactivated.
To lock, touch the lock control (♺). The timer indicator will show "Lo".
To unlock, make sure the ceramic hob is turned on. Touch and hold the lock control (♺) for a while.
When the hob is in lock mode, all controls are disabled except the ON/OFF (①). In an emergency, you can always turn off the ceramic hob with the ON/OFF (①) control, but you will need to unlock the hob first for the next operation.
Timer Control: The timer can be used in two ways:
- As a minute minder: The timer will not turn off any cooking zone when the set time is up.
- To set a cooking zone to turn off after a set time.
The maximum timer setting is 99 minutes.
Using the Timer as a Minute Minder:
To set, touch the timer control. The timer indicator will show "-.-" on the display.
Adjust the timer setting by touching the "-" or "+" controls. The minute minder indicator will flash and show on the display.
To cancel, touch the "-" and "+" controls simultaneously. The timer display will show "-.-".
Once the time is set, it will start counting down immediately. The display will show the remaining time, and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
The buzzer will sound for 30 seconds, and the timer indicator will show "-.-" when the setting is finished.
- To decrease or increase by 1 minute, press "-" or "+" on the timer control.
- To decrease or increase by 10 minutes, press and hold "-" or "+" on the timer control.
- If the setting exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will automatically return to 0 minutes.
Programming the Timer to Turn Off One or More Cooking Zones:
Touch the cooking zone selection control.
Touch the timer control; the timer indicator will show "10".
Adjust the timer by touching the "-" or "+" controls. The indicator will flash and show on the display.
To cancel, touch the "-" and "+" controls simultaneously. The timer display will show "-.-".
Once the time is set, it will start counting down immediately. The display will show the remaining time, and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
If more than one cooking zone uses this function, the timer indicator will show the lowest time. For example, zone 1 set for 5 minutes, zone 2 set for 15 minutes, the timer indicator shows "5".
- The red dot next to the power level indicator will flash.
- Once the countdown timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will switch off automatically. The new minute timer and the corresponding zone will flash.
- When the timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will switch off automatically.
- The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate, indicating that the zone is selected.
- If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start from step 1.
Over-Temperature Protection: A temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the ceramic hob. When an excessive temperature is detected, the ceramic hob will automatically shut down.
Residual Heat Warning: When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be residual heat. The letter "H" appears to warn you to keep away from it.
Default Working Times: The hob has an automatic shutdown function. If you forget to switch off a cooking zone, the default shutdown times are shown in a table (not provided in the OCR but implied).
Cooking Guidelines:
- General Tips: Heat oil and fat very quickly, especially when using PowerBoost. Extremely high temperatures of oil and fat can spontaneously ignite and present a serious fire risk. Reduce the quantity of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times. Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated through.
- Simmering, cooking rice: Simmering occurs below boiling point, around 85°C. Bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. This is key to delicious soups and tender stews because the flavors develop without overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below boiling point. Some tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method, may require a higher setting than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the recommended time.
- Searing Steak:
- Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
- Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
- Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from about 2-8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is – the firmer it feels, the more 'well done' it will be.
- Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and become tender before serving.
- Stir-frying:
- Choose a ceramic compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
- Have all ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.
- Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
- Cook any meat first, put it aside, and keep warm.
- Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan, and add your sauce.
- Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Heat Settings Table: (A table is provided with recommended heat settings for various cooking tasks, from 1-2 for delicate warming to 9 for boiling water.)
Maintenance Features
Care and Cleaning:
- Everyday soiling on glass (fingerprints, marks, stains left by food or non-sugary spills on the glass):
- Switch the power to the cooktop off.
- Apply a cooktop cleaner while the glass is still warm (but not hot!).
- Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.
- Switch the power to the cooktop back on.
Important: When the power to the cooktop is switched off, there will be no hot surface indication, but the cooking zone may still be hot. Take extreme care. Heavy-duty scourers, some nylon scourers, and harsh/abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the glass. Always read the label to check if your cleaner or scourer is suitable. Never leave cleaning residue on the cooktop; the glass may become stained.
- Boilovers, melts, and hot sugary spills on the glass:
- Remove these immediately with a fish slice, palette knife, or razor blade scraper suitable for Ceramic glass cooktops, but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces.
- Switch the power to the cooktop off at the wall.
- Hold the blade or utensil at a 30° angle and scrape the soiling or spill to a cool area of the cooktop.
- Clean the soiling or spill up with a damp cloth or paper towel.
- Follow steps 2 to 4 for 'Everyday soiling on glass' above.
Important: Remove stains left by melts and sugary food or spillovers as soon as possible. If left to cool on the glass, they may be difficult to remove or even permanently damage the glass surface. Cut hazard: when the safety cover is retracted, the blade in a scraper is razor-sharp. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.
- Spillovers on the touch controls:
- Switch the power to the cooktop off.
- Soak up the spill.
- Wipe the touch control area with a clean damp sponge or cloth.
- Wipe the area completely dry with a paper towel.
- Switch the power to the cooktop back on.
Important: The cooktop may beep and turn itself off, and the touch controls may not function while there is liquid on them. Make sure you wipe the touch control area dry before turning the cooktop back on.
Troubleshooting: A table is provided to help diagnose and resolve common issues, including:
- Cooktop not turning on: Possible cause: No power. Solution: Check power supply, circuit breaker, and call a qualified technician if needed.
- Touch controls unresponsive: Possible cause: Controls are locked. Solution: Unlock controls. Refer to "Using your ceramic cooktop" for instructions.
- Touch controls difficult to operate: Possible cause: Slight film of water over controls or using fingertip instead of pulp. Solution: Ensure controls are dry and use finger pulp.
- Glass scratched: Possible cause: Using cookware with rough edges or abrasive cleaning products. Solution: Use cookware with flat and smooth bases. Refer to "Choosing the right cookware" and "Cleaning and maintenance".
- Pans making crackling or clicking noises: Possible cause: Caused by composition of pan (layers of different metals vibrating differently). Solution: This is a normal reaction and does not indicate a fault.
Installation:
- Equipment Selection: Cut the work surface according to the dimensions shown in the drawing. For installation and use, a minimum of 5 cm space should be preserved around the hole. The thickness of the work surface must be at least 30 mm. Heat-resistant and insulated work surface material (wood and similar fibrous or hygroscopic material) should be used to avoid electrical shocks and deformations caused by radiant heat from the hotplate.
- Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation. The ceramic hob must be well ventilated, and the air inlet and outlet must not be blocked. Ensure the ceramic cooker hob is in good working order. The distance between the hotplate and the cabinet above the hotplate should be at least 760mm. There are ventilation holes all around the outside of the hob. Ensure these holes are not blocked by the worktop when the hob is in position.
- Fixing Brackets: The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface. Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob. Fix the hob onto the work surface using four screws on the bottom of the hob. Adjust the bracket position to suit different work surface thicknesses.
- Electrical Connection: The power supply should be connected in compliance with relevant standards or a single-pole circuit breaker. The method of connection is shown in diagrams (not provided in OCR).
- If the cable is damaged or needs replacing, this should be done by an after-sales service technician.
- The appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply; a multipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between contacts.
- The installer must ensure the correct electrical connection has been made and that it complies with safety regulations.
- The cable must not be bent or compressed.
- The cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a properly qualified person.
- The bottom surface and the power cord of the hob are not accessible after installation.
Disposal: The product is labeled in compliance with European directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This product should not be disposed of with normal household waste. It should be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic goods. The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the product should be disposed of separately for recycling.
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