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Before using your New Hob
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Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
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Remove any protective film that may still be on your ceramic hob.
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Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.
Using the Touch Controls
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The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
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Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
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You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
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Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a
utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the
controls difficult to operate
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Choosing the right Cookware
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Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the
induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
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You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet
test. Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is
suitable for induction.
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If you do not have a magnet:
1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.
2. Follow the steps under ‘To start cooking’.
3. If does not flash in the display and the water is
heating, the pan is suitable.
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Cookware made by the following materials is not
iron pot
magnetic circuit
ceramic glass plate
induction coil
induced currents
