Portronics Fyron — Complete Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Product Overview
• Quick Reference
  • Important Power Specification Note
• Key Features
• What's in the Box
• Parts & Controls
• Before First Use
• Cookware Selection
• Starting the Cooktop
• Selecting a Cooking Mode
  • 1. Fried Mode
  • 2. BBQ Mode
  • 3. Soup Mode
  • 4. Function Mode
• Adjusting Power or Temperature
• Setting the Timer
• Stopping Cooking
• Suitable Cooking Uses
• Cleaning & Maintenance
• Safety Precautions
• Troubleshooting
• Still stuck?

Product Overview

The Portronics Fyron (POR 3645) is a 2200W infrared ceramic cooktop with a digital display and crystal plate. It uses infrared heating to transfer heat to compatible cookware and supports four cooking modes, adjustable power and temperature, and a timer.

The cooktop is designed for a range of cooking tasks, including boiling, steaming, frying, stir-frying, BBQ, soup, tea and milk heating.

Quick Reference

Key Features

• Infrared ceramic heating with a crystal plate.
• Four cooking modes: Fried, BBQ, Soup and Function.
• Digital display and multifunction control knob.
• Adjustable power and temperature.
• Timer setting from 1 minute to 4 hours.
• Cookware compatibility across several material types when the base is flat.
• No open flame is used during cooking.

What's in the Box

Cooktop, AC power cable and user documentation. Check the retail package for the exact contents supplied.

Parts & Controls

Before First Use

1. Place the Fyron on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface.
2. Ensure the ceramic plate is clean and dry.
3. Keep paper, cloth, plastic and other flammable items away from the heating plate.
4. Choose suitable cookware with a flat bottom.
5. Connect the AC power cable to a suitable power socket.

When connected to power, the cooktop beeps once and the indicator turns red to show standby mode.

Cookware Selection

The product supports a range of flat-bottom cookware, including:

• Iron pans.
• Aluminium cookware.
• Copper pans.
• Ceramic cookware.
• Earthenware.
• Heat-resistant Pyrex containers.

Important: For better heating performance and even heat transfer, use cookware with a flat bottom. Avoid cookware with an uneven or curved base because it can reduce heating efficiency.

Starting the Cooktop

1. Connect the power cable to a suitable power socket.
2. Wait for the standby indication and beep.
3. Press the ON/OFF Button to start the Fyron.
4. Select the required cooking mode.
5. Check the digital display for the selected mode and its default power or temperature setting.
6. Adjust the setting with the multifunction knob if required.

Selecting a Cooking Mode

Fyron provides four cooking modes.

1. Fried Mode

1. Press the FRIED Button.
2. The cooktop starts at maximum power.
3. Use the multifunction knob to reduce the power level as required.

This mode is suitable for deep frying.

2. BBQ Mode

1. Press the BBQ Button.
2. The supplied product sheet states that the mode starts at 550°C.
3. The sheet describes temperature adjustment from 600°C to 700°C using the multifunction knob.

The cooktop's stated overall temperature range is 60°C–700°C. Refer to the digital display for the selected temperature.

3. Soup Mode

1. Press the SOUP Button.
2. The supplied product sheet states that this mode starts at 500°C.
3. Temperature adjustment is described as the same as BBQ mode.
4. Use the multifunction knob to adjust the setting as required.

4. Function Mode

1. Press the Function Button.
2. This mode is intended for basic cooking.
3. Use the multifunction knob to adjust the power from the minimum to the selected level.

Adjusting Power or Temperature

During manual operation:

1. Select the required cooking mode.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to increase or decrease the power or temperature.
3. Check the digital display to confirm the selected value.

The available adjustment depends on the selected mode.

Setting the Timer

1. Press the Timer Button.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to set the cooking duration.
3. The listed timer range is from 1 minute to 4 hours.
4. Check the display to confirm the selected time.

Stopping Cooking

1. Press the ON/OFF Button to stop the cooktop.
2. Allow the ceramic plate to cool completely before touching or cleaning it.
3. Once the unit is cool, disconnect the power plug.

Suitable Cooking Uses

• Boiling.
• Steaming.
• Frying.
• Stir-frying.
• BBQ.
• Soup.
• Tea and milk heating.
• General cooking.

Cleaning & Maintenance

1. Switch OFF the cooktop.
2. Unplug the power cable.
3. Wait until the ceramic plate cools completely.
4. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
5. For stubborn stains, use a mild cleaning liquid and wipe gently.
6. Do not use metal scrubbers, sharp objects or harsh chemicals.
7. Ensure the unit is dry before storing it.

Do not clean the cooktop directly with water.

Safety Precautions

• Place the Fyron on a flat, dry and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not touch the ceramic heating plate during or immediately after use; it remains hot after cooking.
• Keep the cooktop away from children while hot.
• Do not use cookware with an uneven or curved bottom.
• Do not place paper, plastic, cloth or other flammable items on the heating plate.
• Do not clean the cooktop directly with water.
• Switch OFF and unplug before cleaning.
• Allow the ceramic plate to cool completely before touching, cleaning or storing.

Troubleshooting

Still stuck?

If the issue persists after performing all troubleshooting steps, please raise a support request.

Our support team will assist you further.

Support

• Visit: www.portronics.com
• Support Portal: support.portronics.com