DESCRIPTION OF THE COOKTOP AC881
Induction cooktops are easy and safe to use. Your model has 2 Induction and 2
Ceramic separate heating elements. Combination of 4 separate elements of the two
most popular electric heating methods gives you a choice of power, size of the cooking
zone and cookware type.
Why 2 Induction Cooktops Are Different from 2 Ceramic
Induction cooktops do not heat up like conventional electric elements.
Instead, they create a magnetic field which causes electric currents to circulate in the
bottom of the pan. These currents cause the bottom of the pan to heat up. This is a
much safer and more efficient way to transfer energy.
Advantages
:
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Efficiency: Uses far less energy
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Comfort: The cooktop surface does not generate heat, keeping temperatures
in the kitchen lower
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Control: You are not waiting for an element to heat up or cool down, so you
see the results of a setting change instantly.
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Speed: Brings water to the boil faster than any other cooking method.
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Safety: The cooktop does not generate heat, so presents much less of a fire or
burning hazard.
Choose The Right Cookware for 2 Induction cooking zones
Cookware that you use must have a base made from a “ferromagnetic ” material (ie a
material that attracts a magnet). Below is a list of appropriate and inappropriate
materials.
Use these types of cookware
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ferromagnetic steel
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cast iron
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magnetic stainless steel
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clad cookware (magnetic stainless steel on the outside, aluminium or
copper on the inside)
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porcelain coated steel
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Most cookware will state whether it can be used for induction cooking.
Just in case, you should test potential cookware with a fridge magnet to
ensure the base is made from a magnetic material.
Do not use these:
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pans that are less than 12 cm in diameter
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non-magnetic stainless steel
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glass, ceramic or pyrex
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aluminium or copper
