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Suitable Cookware
Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better
heat distribution and even cooking results. Choose
cookware made of magnetic stainless steel, enamel
coated cast iron, enameled steel or combinations of
these materials.
Some cookware is specifically identified by the
manufacturer for use with induction cooktops. Use a
magnet to test if the cookware will work.
Flat-bottomed pans give best results. Pans with rims or
slight ridges can be used.
Round pans give best results. Pans with warped or
curved bottoms will not heat evenly.
For wok cooking, use a flat-bottomed wok. Do not use a
wok with a support ring.
NOTE:
The warming zone is NOT an induction element
and will work with flat bottomed cookware that is NOT
ferrous.
Cookware “Sounds”
Slight sounds may be produced by different types of
cookware. Heavier pans such as enameled cast iron
produce less sound than a lighter weight multi-ply
stainless steel pan. The size of the pan, and the amount
of contents, can also contribute to the sound level.
When using adjacent elements that are set at certain
power level settings, magnetic fields may interact and
produce a high pitch whistle or intermittent “hum”. These
sounds can be reduced or eliminated by lowering or
raising the power level settings of one or both of the
elements. Pans that completely cover the element ring
will produce less sound.
A low “humming” sound is normal particularly on high
settings.
Slight sounds, such as hums or buzzes, may be
produced by different types of cookware. This is normal.
Heavier and uniform material pans such as enameled
cast iron produce less sound than lighter weight multi-
layered stainless steel pans or pans that have bonded
disks on the bottom of the pan. The size of the pan, the
amount of contents in the pan, and the flatness of the
pan can also contribute to the sound level. Some pots
will “Buzz” louder depending on the material. A “Buzz”
sound may be heard if the pan contents are cold. As the
pan heats, the sound will decrease. If the power level is
reduced, the sound level will go down.
Pans that do not meet the minimum size requirements
for the burner can produce louder noises. They can
cause the controller to "search" for the pot and produce
a clicking and "zipping" sound. This can happen when
one burner is running or only when an adjacent burner
is also running. See User Manual for the minimum sized
pots for each burner. Only measure the flat, magnetic
bottom of the pot.
Power Control
If a surface unit is on power level H (high), for an
extended period of time or if multiple surface units are
on, there may be a slight reduction in power to the
surface unit. Water under pans may also cause the
controls to reduce the power delivered to the cookware.
Use a griddle.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Use flat-bottomed pans.
USING THE RANGE:
Cookware for Induction Cooktop
Cookware for Induction Cooktop (Cont.)
Use the minimum size
pan for the element. The
pan material is correct if a
magnet sticks to the bottom.
Min. Size
Min. Size
