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4.3 Functional principle
An induction coil is located underneath an induction
cooking zone. If the cooking zone is switched on, this
coil creates a magnetic field that acts directly on the
base of the pot thus heating it up. The cooking zone is
only indirectly heated up by the heat emitted by the pot.
Cooking zones with induction only work if the cookware
has a magnetisable base.
The induction automatically takes into account the size of
the used cookware which means that only the area in the
cooking zone covered by the base of the pot is heated up.
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Observe the minimum pot base diameter.
4.3.1 Power levels
The high power output of induction cooktops results
in the very quick heating up of cookware. A slight
adjustment is needed in comparison to conventional
cooking systems when selecting the power level in order
to avoid burning food.
Activity Power level
Keeping cooked food warm at approx. 75°C
v
Melting of butter and chocolate, breaking up gelatine
1
Keeping sauces and soups warm, soaking rice
1 - 3
Cooking potatoes, pasta, soups, ragouts, steam ing
fruit, vegetables and fish, defrosting food
2 - 6
Frying in coated pans, moderate frying (without
overheating the fat) of pork cutlets, fish
6 - 7
Heating up fat, browning fish, cooking thickened
sources and soups, making omelettes
7 - 8
Cooking large quantities of liquid, browning steaks
9
Heating up water
P
Tab. 4.2 Recommendations for power levels
The specifications provided in the table are standard
values.
Depending on the cookware and filling quantity, it is
recommended to either decrease or increase the power
level.
4.3.2 power setting
The two cooking zones are equipped with a power-
enhancing power setting.
The power setting can be used in order to quickly heat up
large quantities of water. If the power setting is activated,
the cooking zones will run at extra high power. After
10 minutes, the cooking zone is automatically switched to
power level
9
.
INFO Never heat up oil, fat and the like at this power
setting. The bottom of the pan can overheat
due to the high power output.
4.3.3 Automatic heat up function
The two cooking zones are equipped with an automatic
heat up function that can be switched on and off.
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The display shows
A
.
This function enables the cooking zone to work at full
power for a certain duration after switching on. After this
time, the power level is automatically switched back to
the power level set.
Power level
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Cooking
duration in
min:sec
0:40 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:20 7:00 2:00 3:00
Tab. 4.3 Overview of the automatic heat up function
4.3.4 Heat retention level
The heat retention level keeps cooked foods warm at
approx. 75°C.
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v
is displayed in the cooking zone indicator.
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The maximum duration for the warming function is
limited to 2 hours.
4.3.5 Suitable cookware
INFO The heating and heat through time for the base
of the cookware as well as the cooking results
are significantly influenced by the structure and
material of the cookware.
Cookware with this symbol is suitable for
induction cooktops.
The cookware used for the induction cooktop
must be made of metal, feature magnetic
properties and possess a sufficient bottom
surface.
Suitable cookware is made of:
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stainless steel with a magnetisable base
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enamelled steel
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cast iron
Cooking zone Minimum diameter
Front 120 mm
Back 90 mm
Tab. 4.4 Minimum cookware diameter
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Perform a magnet test, if necessary. If a magnet sticks
to the base of the utensils, they are normally induction
compatible.
X X
Pay attention to the cookware bottom. The base of
the cookware should not show any sign of curvature.
Due to incorrect temperature monitoring of the hob
caused by the air gap between the cookware and the
temperature sensor underneath the hob, overheating
may occur. The bottom of the cookware must not have
any sharp grooves or sharp edges to avoid scratching
the cooktop.