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OPERATION
The induction principle
An induction coil is located under each cooking zone. When a cooking zone is switched on, this coil
creates a magnetic field which impacts directly on the base of the pan and heats it up. The cooking zone
itself is heated up indirectly by the heat given off by the pan.
An induction cooking zone only works when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on it (see “Pans”). The
induction cooking zone automatically recognises the size of the pan.
The symbol flashes alternately with the power setting selected in one of the cooking zones
if it is switched on without a pan in place, or if the pan is unsuitable (non-magnetic base),
-if the diameter of the base of the pan is too small,
-if the pan is taken off the cooking zone when it is switched on.
-If a suitable pan is placed on the cooking zone within 3 minutes, the will go out and you can continue as
normal.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed on the cooking zone, the cooking zone will switch off
automatically after 3 minutes.
Danger of burning.
Do not use the hob as a resting place for metal items (e.g. cutlery). When the appliance is switched on
either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of the metal
items heating up, with the danger of burning.
Switch the hob off after use.
INDUCTION
Noises
When using an induction cooking zone, the following noises can occur in the pan, depending on what it is
made of and how it has been constructed.
-On the higher power levels, it might buzz. This will decrease or cease altogether when the power level
is reduced.
-If the pan base is made of layers of different materials (e.g. in a sandwiched base), it might emit a
cracking sound.
-Whistling might occur if linked zones (see "Booster") are being used at the same time, and the pans
also have bases made of layers of different materials.
-You might hear a clicking sound from the electronic switches, especially on lower power levels.
-You might hear a whirring sound when the cooling fan switches on. It switches on to protect the
electronics when the hob is being used intensively. The fan may continue to run after the appliance has
been switched off.
Pans
Suitable pans include
-stainless steel pans with a magnetic base
-enamelled steel pans
-cast iron pans
Unsuitable pans
-stainless steel pans without a magnetic base
-aluminium and copper pans
-glass, ceramic or earthenware pots and pans
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable for use on an induction hob, hold a magnet to the base of the pan.
If the magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.Please be aware that the properties of the pan base can affect the
eveness with which food heats up in the pan.
