
the Con tr ol ˚Freak
Instruction Book - CMC850
™

Contents
The Kit 3
Cookware Compatibility 4
Cookware Usage 5
The Interface 6
Control Dial Operation 7
Switching On 8
Start Cooking 9
Cancel Cooking 10
Screen Lock 11
Pan Temperature Control 12
Intensity 13
Timer 14
Timer Options 15–17
Create 18–21
Edit Custom Cooking Program 22
Delete Custom Cooking Program 23
Thermometer Function 24–27
Probe Control Function 28–31
Settings 32–35
Care and Cleaning 36
Save/Copy Function 37–39
Software Update 40–41
Software Update Fail/Error 42
Notification Screens 43
Warning & Error Commands 44
Consumer Support 45
Diagnosis 45

The Kit
Probe
Probe
Holder/
Pot Clip
Pan Sensor
Probe Jack USB Drive
Carry Bag
Accessories
Box
NOTE
Only use induction compatible cookware.
3

Cookware Compatibility
Stainless steel with base.
Stainless steel single layer no base
(can distort easily).
Stainless steel clad with
aluminium or copper/with base.
Aluminum, copper.
Cast iron.
TIP
If a magnet attracts firmly to the base of your cookware,
it is suitable with the cooker.
4

Cookware Usage
Best performance operation.
Cookware must touch the sensor
for correct temperature control.
4.5"/12cm
Cookware smaller than
4.5"/12cm may not work
(material dependent).
Cookware must have
smooth clean bottom.
10"/26cm
For most even heating,
max base ≤ 10"/30cm.
Do not use cookware with
concave or convex base.
Sensor will not work.
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The Interface
Menu
Your created
cooking programs
are saved here.
Probe
Thermometer
& probe control
functions.
Settings/
Lock
Operating
Light
Power
Button
Set
Temperature
180
212
Simmer
Control Dial
Temperature function
& menu navigation.
Current
Temperature
FAST
02:00
Create
Create & save
custom cooking
programs.
Intensity
Control speed to the
set temperature.
Timer Display
Pause/Cancel
Command Bar
Displays current
operation.
Timer Dial
Control time
functions.
6

Control Dial Operation
INTENSITY
Set Pan Temp
°F
80
DEL
EDIT
EXIT
START
Menu
Caramelize
Chicken
320°F
120°F
Use control dial to navigate menus and to select and confirm cooking options.
Rotate Control Dial to select
temperature and scroll through
menu selections.
Rotate Timer Dial to
scroll through time functions.
Press Control Dial to confirm
menu selection.
Press Timer Dial to
confirm time selection.
Press Control Dial to confirm
Start.
7

Switching On
Plug in the power cord to
power outlet.
Set Pan Temp
Power on. Standby screen.
80
INTENSITY
°F
88

INTENSITY
Set Pan Temp
°F
80
Start Cooking
INTENSITY
Set Pan Temp
°F
80
80
°F
Set Pan Temp
1. Standby screen.
INTENSITY
2. Turn control dial to set
temperature.
3. Cooktop heating to the
set temperature.
Pause/Resume Cooking
It is possible to pause cooking. No heat will be applied during pause.
Resume will continue previous settings.
95
110
Low
1. Cooktop active.
FAST
2. Press "PAUSE | CANCEL"
to pause.
3. To resume, press control dial.
95
110
Low
FAST
99

Cancel Cooking
95
110
Low
1. Cooktop active. 2. Press "PAUSE". 3. Press "PAUSE" again to cancel
FAST
to standby screen.
10

Screen Lock
You can lock your screen by making all buttons and dials inactive.
Cooking continues as set.
1. Press "Settings | ".
4. To deactivate, press and
hold for 3 seconds.
EXIT
Settings
Screen Lock
Time and Date
ºC/º
F
Sounds
SELECT
2. Select "Screen Lock".
Screen Lock
Press & Hold the Settings/Lock
button to Lock and Unlock screen.
3. Screen lock active.
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Pan Temperature Control
INTENSITY
Set Pan Temp
°F
80
Pan Temperature
Set Temperature
Heating to set temperature.
12
122
356
356
At temperature.
356
374
356
Cooling to set temperature.

Intensity
Heat intensity can be varied to control the heating speed to the set temperature.
It can be adjusted while cooking.
Fast (Default).
Medium.
Adjust intensity while cooking to control simmer.
Fast.
Medium.
You can vary the intensity to suit the pan size and load.
Large Pan - Fast.
Medium Pan - Medium.
Slow.
Slow.
Small Pan - Slow.
NOTE
• The size of pan and the amount of food in the pan will affect the heating speed.
• To avoid overshoot, use SLOW.
• To slow heat-up, use MEDIUM.
• For rapid heat up, use FAST.
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Timer
There is a multifunctional timer installed on your product.
It can be set to count up or count down. There are also multiple timer end options.
1. Set Timer. 2. 00:05 sec – 72:00 hours.
4. Reduce time.
7. To stop alarm, press control
dial or timer dial.
5. Add time.
8. To cancel timer,
press timer dial.
3. Timer begins.
6. Timer ended, alarm sound.
Timer Options
EXIT
Cancel Timer
OK
9. Press control dial to confirm.
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Timer Count Up
EXIT
1. Press timer dial. 2. Select and confirm Start Count
Timer Options
Start Count Down Timer
Start Count Up Timer
OK
Up Timer.
3. Count up begins.
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