OPERATION
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
The cooking surface areas of your SilKEN
®
induction cooktop are identified by inset induction
zones patterns in the cooktop. The appliance is easy to maintain and easy to clean. Keeping the
cooktop in top performance can be achieved by following the simple guidelines for use and
cleaning below:
INDUCTION COOKING
In induction cooking, when a cast iron or magnetic pan is placed above the inset induction zone
the generator under the glass produces a magnetic field which instantly generates heat in the
cooking vessel. Induction cooking will not work with aluminum, copper or glass pots.
The ceramic glass surface itself does not generate heat. When the induction generator is
activated, the steel cooking vessel immediately begins to heat up.
COOKWARE
Induction only works with cookware made of ferrous metals - metals to which magnets will stick
such as cast iron and magnetic stainless steel, and will not work with aluminum or other metals.
To test your cookware for induction cooking simply place a magnet on the bottom of the pot or
pan and see if it sticks. If the magnet does not stick to your cookware it will not work.
Use cookware that will fit the burner size and has a flat bottom. By using cookware with the
correct diameter, you should achieve maximum heating efficiency with the shortest possible
boiling times.
Be certain that both the cooktop panel and the bottom of your pots and pans are clean and dry
before use. By doing so, you will help prevent scratches and stains.
BENEFITS OF INDUCTION COOKING
Once the appropriate cookware is placed on the surface, heat is immediately generated. The
SilKEN
®
induction cooktop will heat up to 50% faster than electric and gas cooktops.
By way of background, induction cooking is the most energy efficient method of cooking. It’s as
much as 50% more efficient than gas cooking appliances. The magnetic energy is directly
supplied to the cookware so 85% to 90% of the electrical power applied to the cooktop is used to
generate heat in the cooking vessel.
The SilKEN
®
induction cooktop provides spill retention but if a spill or overflow does occur the
surface of the cooktop remains relatively cool and the excess liquid should not stick. Wait until
the surface has cooled before you attempt to clean.
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