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Cookware for induction hobs
Cookware for induction cooking zones must be made of metal
and have magnetic properties. The base must be sufficiently
large.
Only use pots with a base suitable for induction.
This is how to establish the suitability of a pot
Conduct the magnet test described below or make sure that the
pot bears the symbol for suitability for cooking with induction cur-
rent.
Magnet test:
Move a magnet towards the base of your cookware. If it is
attracted, you can use the cookware on the induction hob.
Note:
When using pans suitable for induction from certain manufactur-
ers, noises may occur which are attributable to the design of
these pans.
Take care when using simmering pans as simmering water may
dry up unnoticed, resulting in damage to the pot and to the hob
for which no liability will be assumed.
How to cut power consumption
The following are a few useful hints to help you cut your con-
sumption of energy and use your new induction hob and the
cookware efficiently.
• The base of your cooking pots should be the same size as the
cooking zone.
• When buying cooking pots, note that it is frequently the diame-
ter of the top of the pot that it indicated. This is usually larger
than the base of a pot.
• Pressure cookers are particularly low on energy and time
required thanks to the pressure and the fact that they are
tightly closed. Short cooking times mean that vitamins are pre-
served.
• Always make sure that there is sufficient fluid in your pressure
cooker since the cooking zone and the cooker may be dam-
aged as a result of overheating if the pressure cooker boils dry.
• Always close cooking pots with a suitable lid.
• Use the right pot for the quantity of food you are cooking.
A large pot which is hardly filled will use up a lot of energy.
Power settings
The heating power of the cooking zones can be set at various
power levels. In the chart you will find examples of how to use
each setting.
Residual heat display
The glass ceramic hob is equipped with an H as a
residual heat display.
As long as the H lights up after the cooking zone has
been switched off, the residual heat can be used for
melting food or for keeping food warm.
The cooking zone may still be hot when the letter H no longer
lights up. Risk of burns!
The glass ceramic is not directly heated in the case of an induc-
tion cooking zone; it is only heated up by heat reflected by the
pan.
Suitable cookware
Unsuitable cookware
Enamelled steel pots with a thick
base
Pots made of copper, stain-
less steel, aluminium, oven-
proof glass, wood, ceramic
and terracotta
Cast iron pots with an enamelled
base
Pots made of multi-layer stain-
less steel, rustproof ferrite steel
or aluminium with a special base
Setting Suitable
for
0
1-2
3-6
7-9
10
11
12
Off, using remaining heat
Simmering small portions
(lowest setting)
Simmering
Simmering larger quantities or roasting
larger pieces of meat until they are
cooked through
Roasting, getting juices
Roasting
Bringing to the boil, browning, roasting
Power setting
(highest power output)
