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Magnet test
Use small magnet
A
to test if the dish bottom is magnetic. Only dishes where magnet
sticks to the bottom are suitable.
Dish recognition
One of great advantages of the induction hotplate is dish recognition.
When the hotplate is on, the power indicator displays
. If you place the dish over that
hotplate within the following 10 minutes, the hotplate recognizes the dish and turns on to
the pre-set power value.
At the moment you remove the dish from the hotplate, power is suspended. If you place
smaller dish upon the hotplate and it is recognized, the hotplate will only use the amount
of energy required to heat the dish according to its size.
Hotplate may be damaged if:
it is turned on and left empty, or an empty dish is placed on it;
you don’t use the appropriate pots
you use clay dishes which leave scratches on the glass surface;
you don’t wipe the pot bottom.
Power regulation
Heating power of the hotplates may be set at nine different levels.
The following chart indicates illustrative use of each power setting.
Power
Setting
Purpose
0
Off, using remaining heat
1-2
Maintaining warm food, slow simmer of smaller quantities
3
Slow simmer (continuation of cooking after a powerful start-up)
4-5
Slow cooking (continuation) of larger quantities, roasting larger chunks
6
Roasting, browning
7-8
Roasting
9
Start of cooking, roasting
A
Automatic initial setting
P
Especially powerful setting for extremely large quantities of food
Energy saving tips
When buying pots, be careful in selecting size: pot diameter usually refers to the top
edge of the pot, which is often larger than the bottom;
Steam-pressure pots, which use pressure in tightly sealed interior, are especially
economic, and save both time and energy. Shorter cooking time leaves more vitamins in
food;
Always leave enough water in steam-pressure pots, otherwise it may result in
overheating which may damage both the pot and the appliance;
Always cover pots with lids of appropriate size;
Use such pot size to accommodate the quantity of food to be prepared.
