ETNA FIV560 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

Page: 32 / 48

EN 10
Using the induction hob
Grains of sand or other substances may cause scratches and spots that cannot be
removed. Only put pans with a clean base on the cooking surface and always lift pans
to move them. Do not use the hob as a worktop.
Pans for induction cooking
• Pans that have already been used for cooking on a gas hob are no longer suitable for use
on an induction hob.
• Only use pans that are suitable for electric and induction cooking with:
• a thick base of a minimum of 2.25 mm;
• a flat base.
• The best pans are those with the ‘Class Induction’ quality mark.
• Be careful with thin enamelled sheet steel pans:
▷ the enamel may come loose from the steel at high settings if the pan is too dry;
▷ high power level settings may cause the base of the pan to warp.
• Never use pans with a misshapen base. A hollow or rounded base can interfere with
the operation of the overheating protection, causing the appliance to become too hot.
This may lead to the glass top cracking and the pan base melting. Damage caused by using
unsuitable pans or boiling dry is excluded from the guarantee.
• Never let an empty pan stand on a cooking zone that is switched on. While the hotplate
is protected and will switch itself off, the pan will be extremely hot. The pan could be
damaged.
• Cook with the lid on the pan. This way you save up to 50% energy.
• Do not use pans that are smaller than the cooking zone. This avoids the possibility of spilled
food getting onto the glowing hot cooking zone. Burnt-on spilled food is difficult to remove.
• Damage caused by using unsuitable pans or boiling dry is excluded from the guarantee.
Not all pans are suitable for induction cooking. It is therefore important to know whether
the pan is made of the correct material. You can use a magnet to check whether your
pan is suitable. The pan is suitable if its base is attracted by the magnet.
Suitable Unsuitable
Special stainless steel pans Earthenware
Class Induction Stainless steel
Solid enamelled pans Porcelain
Enamelled cast-iron pans Copper / Plastic / Aluminium
USE