hestan KEC, KEC 30 Use & Care Manual

INDOOR COOKING

Radiant Cooktop

KEC

Use & Care Manual

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Hestan’s award-winning culinary innovations and purpose-built features reinvented the restaurant kitchen and redefined culinary experience in some of America’s most acclaimed restaurants. Hestan now takes this performance from the back of the house and puts it front and center in yours. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously built, Hestan will serve you beautifully for years to come.

Hestan is the only residential brand born from the dreams and demands of professional chefs. From ranges to refrigeration, every detail is designed to deliver the performance and reliability expected in a restaurant – now available for you.

We appreciate you choosing Hestan, and we promise to deliver the very best to you.

Welcome to Hestan

When properly cared for, your Hestan appliance will provide safe, reliable service for many years. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed as outlined below.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local Utility Inspector’s use.

INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with the owner.

OWNER: Please retain these Installation Instructions for future reference.

This appliance is NOT designed for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes or recreational park trailers. Do NOT install this appliance outdoors.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect power before installing or servicing appliance. Before turning power ON, be sure all controls are in the OFF position. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

• This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock in the event of a short circuit. Read the ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section of this manual for complete instructions.

• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.

• DO NOT use an extension cord with this appliance.

• DO NOT have a fuse in the NEUTRAL or GROUNDING circuit. A fuse in the NEUTRAL or GROUNDING circuit could result in an electrical shock.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - BEFORE YOU BEGIN 4 RATING LABEL 4 REGULATORY / CODE REQUIREMENTS 4 MODEL NUMBERS 7 MODEL AND PART IDENTIFICATION 8 TOUCH CONTROLS 10 CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 15 COOKTOP OPERATION 17 CLEANING THE COOKTOP 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 PARTS LIST 21 SERVICE 21 LIMITED WARRANTY

MODEL NUMBERS

RATING LABEL

The rating label contains important information about your Hestan appliance such as the model and serial number, electrical rating and the minimum installation clearances.

The rating label is located on the left side of the oven cavity opening near the door hinge.

If service is necessary, contact Hestan Customer Care with the model and serial number information shown on the label.

OVEN MODELS

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION

CIRCUIT BREAKER REQ’D

KEC 30 30” Radiant Cooktop 40 Amp

KEC 30 30” Radiant Cooktop 50 Amp

REGULATORY / CODE REQUIREMENTS

Installation of this cooking appliance must be made in accordance with local codes. In the absence of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes.

This appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code

ANSI/NFPA 70

, or Canadian Electrical code

CSA C22.1

RATING LABEL

SERIAL TAG

KEC30-BK

HESTAN COMMERCIAL CORP.

ANAHEIM, CA - USA

TYPICAL RATING LABEL

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

This appliance must be connected to a dedicated circuit, 240 VAC, Single Phase, 60 Hz, with a current rating as shown in the model number listing on pg. 6. Have the installer show you where the electric circuit breaker is located so you know how to shut off the power to this appliance. It is the responsibility of the user to have the appliance connected by a licensed electrician in accordance with all local codes, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Read the ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section of the Installation Manual for complete details.

CHILD SAFETY

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE INSTRUCTED IN THE SAFE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. Do not allow children to use this appliance without adult supervision. Do not allow children to play in or around the appliance, even when not in use. Items of interest to children should not be stored in or on the appliance, in cabinets above, or on the backguard of the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance could be seriously injured.

BURN HAZARD - Cookware can get very hot during operation. Do not let children touch the appliance while in operation. Failure to observe these instructions may result in severe burns or injury.

TECHNICAL SAFETY

Installation and service on this appliance must be performed by a qualified appliance installer, or a Hestan service technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically instructed to do so. Defective parts must only be replaced with genuine Hestan parts. Contact Hestan Customer Service for inquiries or to arrange a service call.

The appliance must be disconnected from the power during any service or maintenance work.

USER SAFETY

BURN HAZARD - Cookware can get very hot during operation.

Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while cooking. They could ignite. For personal safety, wear proper apparel while using the appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, step on, lean against, or sit on any part of the appliance, especially the oven door. This may result in damage to the appliance, or personal injury.

FIRE SAFETY

To reduce the risk of a grease fire, do not leave surface burners unattended at high settings. Always turn on the ventilation hood when cooking. Clean vent hood grease filters frequently -

grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the fan or filters. Use the appropriate pan size for the burner being used. For safety considerations, adjust the flame

size so they do not travel up the sides of the pan. Keep the appliance zone clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable

vapors and liquids. NEVER store flammable liquids and materials in, above, or on the range, or near cooking surfaces. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air of the appliance.

ALWAYS have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. ALWAYS have an appropriate dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby. Smother fire or flames using

the lid of the utensil (pot or pan), a cookie sheet or metal tray. Then shut off the burner. Use an extinguisher, or baking soda if the fire is small and relatively contained. DO NOT USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Doing so may result in spreading the fire elsewhere.

NEVER pick up a flaming pan. You may spill the grease on yourself and be severely burned. If accessible, turn off the ventilation hood during a fire, but do not reach through the flames to do

this.

In the event of personal clothing or hair catching fire, drop and roll immediately to smother the flames. Seek medical attention if necessary.

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Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the oven door. Some fabrics are highly flammable and could ignite.

IF THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT - EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

SAFETY DURING CLEANING

Only clean the appliance as directed in the CLEANING & MAINTENANCE section of this manual. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the oven or any part of the range. Steam could penetrate into

electrical components and cause a short circuit and/or shock hazard. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard objects such as brushes or scrapers, or sharp metal tools to clean

the glass. Scratches could cause the glass to shatter. Wait until the appliance is completely cool before using any aerosol-type cleaners. Many of these

cleaners use flammable propellants which could ignite in the presence of heat.

PROPER USAGE

Always position the handles of pot and pans so they do not extend over adjacent work zones or over the edge of the rangetop. This is to avoid knocking over hot contents which could burn you, or result in a fire.

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MODEL AND PART IDENTIFICATION

30” MODELS

Figure 1.

Position 1 - 1200W 6” single circuit element

Position 2 - 1200W 6” single circuit element

Position 3 - 2500W/1600W/800W 9”/7”/5” triple circuit element

Position 4 - 2200W/800W 8”/5” double circuit element

Position 5 - touch control

36” MODELS

Figure 2.

Position 1 - 1200W 6” single circuit element

Position 2 - 1800W 7” single circuit element

Position 2b - 800W bridge element between 2 and 3

Position 3 - 1800W 7” single circuit element

Position 4 - 2500W/1600W/800W 9”/7”/5” triple circuit element

Position 5 - 1800W 7” single circuit element

Position 6 - touch control

TOUCH CONTROLS

Figure 3.

Position 1 - Main ON/OFF cooktop key. Position 2 - Command lock key - child proof. Position 3 - Commands lock indicator. Position 4 - ON, OFF keys and power level display, for front left cooking zone. Position 4b - Bridge element enabled indication. Position 5 - ON, OFF keys and power level display, for rear left cooking zone. Position 6 - ON, OFF keys and power level display, for central triple cooking zone. Position 7 - ON, OFF keys and power level display, for rear right cooking zone. Position 8 - ON, OFF keys and power level display, for front right cooking zone. Position 9 - Special functions keys. Position 10 - Extension keys to enable bridge or dual/triple zones. Position 11 - “Peacock Tail” for dual range power level. Position 12 - Timer. Position 13 - Slide bar for power level setting.

TOUCH CONTROLS

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TOUCH CONTROLS - FEATURES

36” Cooktop

30” Cooktop

Slide bar for power setting Dual power ranges - Full and Simmer Five cooking zones Five independant timers, one per zone Egg timer (in addition to zone timers) Rapid Boil function Triple/Dual/Single cook zone Bridge function Main ON/OFF key and LOCK key

Slide bar for power setting Dual power ranges - Full and Simmer Four cooking zones Four independant timers, one per zone Egg timer (in addition to zone timers) Rapid Boil function Triple/Dual/Single cook zone Double/Single cook zone Main ON/OFF key and LOCK key

Figure 6.

Figure 4.

Item Function

OFF key for the zone.

ON/SELECTION key for the zone.

HOT indication (zone active or residual heat).

Power level display.

Extension enabled (dual/triple circuit, bridge).

Zone’s timer is active.

Figure 5.

Item Function

Slide Bar to set the power level.

Low range power scale (0 to 15%), inner numerals.

Full range power scale (0 to 100%), outer numerals.

Egg Timer (minute minder) active.

Timer display and keys.

This kind of electric heating elements use a ribbon wire located under the glass surface to provide the heat for cooking. The heating elements will cycle on and off, depending on the power level set and displayed by the

control. Temperature limiters

Each radiant heater has its own temperature limiter to protect the glass cooking surface from excessive temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by

cycling the element.

Multiple heating elements (dual or triple) consist of two or three radiant ribbon elements within the same heating area. The zone small center element may be used by itself, or the additional elements can be used as well. This provides a cooking area as large as needed.

The 36” cooktop provides a “bridge” element between the two left cooking zones. When BRIDGE is enabled, the two zones and the bridge element are controlled together, acting as a single large cooking area.

All the settings described in the following table are recommended, provided that the element has not been preheated before. The values in the table represent indicative settings, given that the actual values may

depend on:

• Type and quality of the pan.

• Type, quantity and temperature of the food.

• Element used and individual preferences.

SETTING

Melting butter, chocolate

Delicate sauce, rice, simmering sauces with butter and egg yolk

SIMMER

Cooking vegetables, Fish broths, Fried or Scrambled eggs, Finishing cereals, pasta, milk, pancakes, pudding, Simmering meats, Steaming vegetables, Pop corn, Bacon, Stewing meet soup, Sautéed vegetables, Spaghetti sauces.

(5)

Braising meet, Pan frying meet,

Fish, Eggs,

Stir frying, Quickly brown or sear

meats

Hold rapid boil

(7)

Boiling water for vegetables, pasta

(9)

Radiant Elements

Bridge Radiant Element

Multiple Radiant Elements

Recommended Settings

KEC 30

KEC 36

SIMMER

(5)

(7)

(9)

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

USING THE CONTROL

When the cooktop is connected to the electrical voltage supply all lights and digits turn on to indicate a proper activation. This operation will be completed after a few seconds, the control turns off automatically. Then the cooktop is ready for operations.

WARNING

This touch control works using optical light sensing after a power failure, any direct strong light over the

sensor area may affect the touch control functionality. When powering on the unit make sure that no strong light is shining direct over the touch control zone, it can compromise the start-up sensor calibration resulting in an unresponsive touch control.

SWITCHING THE CONTROL ON

If the commands are locked, touch the [LOCK] key for a few seconds. (See that the LOCK led is on and turns off after a few seconds.)

Touch the main [ON/OFF] key to enable the single zones for selection.

All the displays show power level “0”. If you don’t touch anything

else, the control shuts down again after about 10 seconds.

SELECTING AND SETTING ZONE POWER

Touch the ON key for the desired zone: the HOT SURFACE (ref.3) indication starts flashing, waiting for user input.

Touch the slide bar to set the power level (levels 0 to 9). You can slide your finger along the bar to select the desired value.

The display (ref.4) and the “Peacock Tail” (ref.6) shows the power level, updated in real time.

After a 5 seconds time-out the value is accepted and the HOT SURFACE led stops flashing.

The “Peacock Tail” disappears after some seconds more.

The following picture represents the Full Power Scale where the control uses all the available power range from 0% up to the 100% corresponding to level 9.

Level 4 corresponds to 15% of the available power.

USING SIMMER

SIMMER is a low temperature mode, where a level of 9 in SIMMER has the same power as a level of 4 in normal mode, 15% of full power.

Select a cooking zone, then touch the SIMMER key(ref.

8) to enable simmer mode, then set power with the slider.

In SIMMER mode, the inner numbers of the power scale show selected power.

RETURNING TO NORMAL MODE

Select the zone and touch the SIMMER key again to treturn to normal mode.

NOTE: The numeric power value stays the same, so the power will increase to the normal amount for that power level..

When a zone is turned off, the SIMMER mode is halted for that zone as well.

TURNING A ZONE OFF

Touch the zone’s OFF key to turn an active zone off.

To turn all zones off, touch the main ON/OFF key.

Figure 7.

Figure 8.

Figure 9.

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USING A DUAL ELEMENT ZONE

The 30” cooktop has a dual element zone (see page 7).

To use the smaller part of the zone (inner element) , touch the selector key and set a power level.

To use the entire zone, touch the DOUBLE key. The DOUBLE indicator will illuminate when both (inner and outer) elements are selected.

USING A TRIPLE ELEMENT ZONE

The 30” and 36” cooktops have a triple element zone (see page 7).

To use the smallest part of the zone (inner element) , touch the selector key and set a power level.

To use the inner and middle elements, touch the TRIPLE key. One of the TRIPLE indicators will illuminate when the inner and middle elements are selected.

To use the third element as well (entire zone), touch the TRIPLE key again. Two TRIPLE indicators will illuminate when the entire zone (inner, middle, and outer) elements are selected.

USING BRIDGE MODE

The 36” cooktop can use the two left cooking zones and a special element between them all together in “Bridge Mode”.

1. Touch the selection key for either of the left two zones.

2. Touch the BRIDGE key.

3. Set power using the slider for either of the bridged zones.

• Both of the left cooking zones and the bridge element are controlled together while bridged.

• Either zone’s selector key will turn the entire bridged zone OFF.

EXITING BRIDGE MODE

To stop “Bridge Mode”, use either zone’s selector key to turn the zones off. This will stop “Bridge Mode”.

ZONE ACTIVE / HOT SURFACE INDICATORS

Each zone has a “Hot Surface” indicator light to show that the zone’s surface is hot.

When a zone is activated, the light turns on, and it remains until the zone is deactivated and the surface has cooled to a “safe to touch” temperature (approximately 150˚F).

RAPID

BOIL FUNCTION

This function sets a zone to heat at full power (power level 9) for ten minutes, then it drops to the set power. It is available for any zones, including bridged or double/triple zones.

To enable Rapid Boil: Select a zone and touch RAPID BOIL. You can set power before or after selecting Rapid Boil.

The power indicator for the slected zone will alternate between “P” and the set power level.

KEY LOCK FUNCTION

The LOCK function disables all control functions except “Select/Zone OFF” and ON/OFF (all off).

To lock/unlock, touch the LOCK key for two seconds. The indicator light is ON when the controls are locked.

TIMERS

There is one timer for each cooking zone, plus an independant timer.

NOTE: Timers are simply reminders - they do not control elements or turn them off.

INDEPENDANT TIMER

1. Make sure no zone is flashing/waiting for input

2. Touch the + or − keys to activate the timer and set the value. The maximum value is 99.

3. To cancel the timer, either use the + or − keys to set the time to zero, or touch them both at once to zero the timer.

To check the independent timer value when it’s not displayed with the highest priority, touch [T-] or [T+] when no zones are selected. The timer led (ref.4) flashes and the displayed value switches to the

independent timer.

ZONE TIMER

Each zone can have its own timer set.

1. Touch the ON key for the cooking zone

2. Touch the + or − keys to activate the timer and set the value.

3. When the indicator goes steady, the value is accepted.

• If more than one timer is set, the display shows the lowest value, the one that will expire first. The timer led (ref.4) related to the zone which the displayed value is referring to, is flashing. If the displayed value refers to the

independent timer, the timer led (ref.2) flashes.

• To check the remaining time for any one of the timed zone, touch the [ON] key related to the zone: the corresponding timer led will begin to flash and the value on the timer display will switch for some seconds to the new value. After a time-out, it will switch back to the shortest one.

WHEN THE TIMER VALUE ELAPSES:

An end of activity beep sequence sounds: three short beeps followed by a long interval are repeated for 1 minute.

The led indicator related to the elapsed timer flashes.

The timer value “00” flashes too and will continue to flash waiting for a user confirmation.

• Touch [T-J or [T +1 to cancel the expired timer, the display

switches to the next shortest timer or gets blank if there aren’t any other timer set.

WARNING: the timer is only intended as an acoustic advisor that recalls the attention of the user.

Timers have no effect on the heating elements. The cooking zone must always be stopped manually by touching the related [OFF] key.

Figure 10.

Figure 11.

Figure 12.

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RESIDUAL HEAT

The HOT SURFACE indicators remain on even after the end of the cooking activity, just the necessary time to let the surface cool down below a safety value.

Figure 13.

The residual heat time depends on the power level that was set on the cooking zone and the time the heating element has been working for.

For example, a cooking zone that has been working for more than 5 minutes at full power will take half an hour to cool down before the Residual Heat indication fades away. At level 1 it will take about 10 minutes.

OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION

The control monitors its own internal temperature and stops any activity in case of overheating of inner parts. Let the appliance cool down.

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