How it works
An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. When a cooking zone is
switched on, this coil creates a
magnetic field which impacts directly
on the base of the pan and heats it up.
The cooking zone itself is heated up
indirectly by the heat given off by the
pan.
Induction cooking zones only work
when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on
it (see "Pans").
Induction automatically recognises the
size of the pan, i.e. heat is only
generated in the area covered by the
base of the pan.
The cooking zone will not work:
– if it is switched on without a pan in
place, or if the pan is unsuitable
(non-magnetic base).
– if the diameter of the base of the pan
is too small.
– if the pan is taken off the cooking
zone when it is switched on.
If this happens,
ß
will flash in the
relevant cooking zone display
alternating with
0
or the last power
setting selected .
If a suitable pan is placed on the
cooking zone within 3 minutes, the
ß
will go out and you can continue as
normal.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed
on the cooking zone, the cooking zone
and the hob will switch off automatically
after 3 minutes.
Take particular care never to place
cutlery or other metal objects on the
hob. When the appliance is
switched on, either deliberately or
by mistake, or when there is residual
heat present, there is the risk of
metal objects heating up, with a
danger of burning.
Depending on the material, other
objects left on the hob could also
melt or catch fire. Switch the zones
off after use.
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