7
Getting Started
Use the correct cookware type
Induction cooktop characteristics
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while
turned ON and after they have been turned OFF.
The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferred from the cookware and burns may
occur.
DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop
surface. Doing so may permanently damage the
appearance of the ceramic cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS
directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot
holders to protect hands from burns.
The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below
the cooktop surface require the use of cookware
made with magnetic material in order to start the
heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.
When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifi cally
identifi ed by the manufacturer for use with induction
cooktops. If you are not sure, use a magnet to test
whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet
sticks to the bottom of the cookware, the material type
is correct for induction cooking (See Fig. 1).
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality
stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop
surface. This will greatly reduce the possibility of
developing scratches on the ceramic surface.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop
surface, especially if cookware is slide over the
ceramic cooktop surface without being lifted up. Over
time sliding
ANY
type of cookware over the ceramic
cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the
cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make
cleaning the surface diffi cult and degrade the overall
appearance of the cooktop.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop
should have fl at bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check
for fl atness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See Fig. 2). Be sure to follow all the
recommendations for using cookware.
Prior to using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply
the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the
ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or
pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from
cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a
protective fi nish on the glass to help prevent scratches
and abrasions.
Also remember to:
• Use cookware made with the correct material type
for Induction Cooking.
• Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for
better heat distribution allowing for more even
cooking results.
• The pan size should match the amount of food
being prepared.
• D o n o t l e t p a n s b o i l d r y . T h i s m a y
cause permanent damage in the form of
breakage, fusion, or marring that can
affect the ceramic cooktop. (This type of
damage is not covered by your warranty).
• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always
use pans that are easy to clean after cooking.
A COOLER COOKTOP
- A unique feature of the
Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF,
the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard
ceramic cooktops.
The Cooking Zones may appear to
be cool while turned ON and after they have been
turned OFF. The glass surface may be
HOT
from
residual heat transferred from the cookware and
burns may occur.
MAGNETIC DETECTOR
- The coil sensor
automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic
and eliminates accidental “turn-ONs.”
PAN SIZE DETECTION
- The pan recognition sensor
automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones
to the pan sizes in use.
EFFICIENT
- Induction cooking heats faster while
using less energy. Induction power levels are quick
to boil and delicate when simmering.
Selecting surface cookware
