Fisher & Paykel Titan User Manual

CONTENTS

A NOTE TO YOU 1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKTOP/HOB

Location of features 4

USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB

Temperature control 5
Dual circuit control 6
Cooktop/hob hot surface indicators 6
Supersimmer 7
Temperature limiters 9
Cookware 10

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning your cooktop/hob 12
Cooktop/hob safety 14
Trouble shooting 16
Frequently asked questions 17
Customer care 18

WARRANTY 20

USER GUIDE

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCE!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Ceramic Glass Smoothtop.
We strongly recommend that you read these User Guide instructions
carefully to take full advantage of the features offered by this product.

Inspiration

For a delicious treat or the easiest dessert; dip clean, dry strawberries into good quality chocolate
that has been melted on the lowest power on the Supersimmer element. Hold the strawberries by
their stalks to dip them and place on non-stick baking paper in the fridge to set.

DESIGN

Fisher & Paykel Cooktops offer the perfect blend of form and function. The
convenience of fingertip control and performance of high-speed ribbon elements,
delivering results you can count on time after time.

SUPERSIMMER

Innovative engineering and an understanding of the cooking process led to the
development of the Supersimmer element. Turning down to a very low and even
power setting, this element is perfect for melting chocolate and butter, simmering
soups and stews, cooking delicate sauces and keeping food warm.

SPECIAL TALENTS

DIALTECH

TM

An extensive amount of consumer research led us to develop highly ergonomic

TM

features such as Dialtech

controls. The quality and feel of pure satin chrome
controls and the convenience of instantly knowing whether an element is on, off or
hot (Hot Surface Indicator).

STYLE

The low profile minimalist design of our cooktops lets you create the kitchen of your
dreams. Styled to integrate beautifully with the Fisher & Paykel kitchen range and
modern kitchen design trends.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TITAN COOKTOP

LOCATION OF FEATURES

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4

1. Cooktop controls

2. Dual Element

- Inner 1100 Watt element

- Whole element 2500 Watts

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3. 1200 Watt

Supersimmer element

4. 1800 Watt element

5. 1800 Watt element

6. 1200 Watt element

Inspiration

Chocolate ganache is a wonderfully rich, and very easy, fudge topping for cakes. Melt 200g dark chocolate and 80ml
cream together on the lowest power on the Supersimmer element, stirring regulaly. Pour the hot mixture over the
cake, allowing it to run, or spreading it, down the sides. It will harden on cooling.

USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Your cooktop offers a wide range of temperature settings from delicate, slow cooking
to the intense hot temperatures needed for boiling and searing. As the control knob
is turned clockwise, the heat output is increased. Turn the control knob to the HI
setting to begin cooking and adjust as necessary.

The elements are controlled by variable energy regulators giving infinite control. There
is no ‘stop’ at the LO marking; this is to allow you to experiment at finding the
minimum heat (the power level drops off rapidly to zero below the LO marking). The
HI setting is ideal for boiling, searing or frying. For general cooking purposes turn the
control knob to the HI setting to begin cooking and adjust as necessary. Once your
pan is hot, reduce the temperature to maintain a steady heat to cook your food
through.

Be sure you turn the control knob off when you finish cooking. You will feel a click at
the OFF position.

USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB

Cooking efficiency will vary due to the different types of cooking utensils used.
Cooking results are influenced by pot quality and size. You will need to experiment
with the temperature settings to match your desired cooking result. It is essential
that pot size matches the diameter of the cooking zone. Use flat bottom utensils of
good quality. Poor performance is often due to incorrect pot size.

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USING YOUR COOKTOP/HOB

DUAL CIRCUIT CONTROLS

Select the full element by turning the knob anti-clockwise to Hi. To heat the inner
element only, turn clockwise to Hi.

HOT SURFACE INDICATORS

The indicator light under the knob glows white whenever an element is on. After the
element has been turned off, the indicator will glow red until the element surface has
cooled down to a temperature that is safe to touch.

Inspiration

For a very easy tomato sauce to serve with pasta, fish or chicken, chop 2 cloves of garlic and
fry lightly in 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir in a 400g can of tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp
sugar. Mash lightly with a potato masher and simmer for 5-10 mins. Add fresh basil leaves,
feta cheese and/or lightly cooked vegetables and warm through before serving. For Bolognese,
add 500g minced beef and fry with the garlic along with half an onion, chopped. Simmer for
20-30 minutes and serve over spaghetti sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese.

Inspiration

‘Warm Zone’
Gentle simmering

Rapid simmering

Moderate heat

Boiling and sautéing

Maximum heat Minimum heat

For the ultimate hot chocolate drink, warm 60g dark chocolate with 2 tablespoons water in
a small pan, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Gradually whisk in 500 ml milk and
continue heating at moderate heat until piping hot, but not boiling. Pour into 2 or 3 mugs
and top with marshmallows.

SUPERSIMMER

The front right element of your cooktop/hob is fitted with a unique simmer control.
This allows the element to be turned down to a very low and even power setting
(25 watts compared with 60 watts on other elements). These lower settings are
ideal for melting chocolate and butter, cooking rice and delicate sauces, and for
simmering soups and stews. It can also be used as a ‘warm zone’ for keeping
cooked food hot.

The supersimmer element is just as powerful (1200 W) in the top heat range as the
same size standard element allowing food to be browned, seared, sautéed or boiled
before simmering all on the same element.

WHY SIMMER?

Simmering occurs at around 85oC (185oF), when bubbles rise occasionally and
gently to the surface of the cooking liquid. This is below boiling point, and above
the minimum temperature needed to keep food safe from bacteria. Simmering is the
key to delicious soups, tender stews and delicate sauces. Boiling soup for extended
periods of time will cause a breakdown in texture and a loss of many key nutrients.
Vigorous heating can cause curdling or burning of sauces and meat boiled in a stew
becomes tough. Cooking at simmering temperatures converts connective tissue in
less expensive cuts of meat to soluble protein, making it deliciously tender, while
the cooking liquids become rich and full of flavour.

Pan size and quality will affect the transfer of heat so you may need to experiment
to find the exact power setting for your food. Heavy, flat based metal pans 15cm in
diameter or below will give best results with the supersimmer element.

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