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FAQs
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FAQs
16.1 Using the appliance
Question Answer
Why can I not switch on the
hob and why is the child-
proof lock symbol lit?
¡
The childproof lock is activated. You can find further information about this func-
tion under
→
"Childproof lock", Page 11 .
Why are the illuminated dis-
plays flashing and why is a
signal sounding?
¡
Clean the surface of the control panel of any liquids or food residue. Remove any
objects that may cover the control panel.
You can find further information about deactivating the signal tone under
→
"Basic settings", Page 12 .
16.2 Noises
Question Answer
Why can I hear noises
while I'm cooking?
¡
Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the condition of the
base of the cookware. These noises are normal for induction technology. They do
not indicate that there is a fault.
Possible noises
¡ A deep humming noise similar to a transformer:
Occurs when cooking at a high
power level. This noise disappears or becomes quieter when you reduce the
power level.
¡ A quiet whistling noise:
This can be heard when the cookware is empty. This
noise disappears when you add water or food to the cookware.
¡ Crackling:
This noise occurs when the cookware is made from different multilayer
materials, or if you use cookware of different sizes and different materials. The
loudness of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked
or the cooking method.
¡ Loud whistling noises:
These may arise if you are operating two cooking zones
at the same time and at the maximum power level. These whistling noises disap-
pear or become quieter when you reduce the power level.
¡ Fan noises:
The hob is equipped with a fan that switches on automatically at high
temperatures. The fan may also continue to run after you have switched the hob
off if the temperature measured is still too high.
16.3 Cookware
Question Answer
Which cookware is suitable
for the induction hob?
¡
You can find additional information on which items of cookware are suitable for
the induction cooking under
→
"Induction cooking", Page 6 .
Why is the cooking zone
not heating up and why is
the heat setting flashing?
¡
The cooking zone on which the cookware has been placed is not switched on.
Ensure that the cooking zone on which the cookware has been placed is
switched on.
¡
The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not
suitable for induction cooking. Use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking
and place the cookware on the cooking zone whose size best corresponds to the
cookware.
You can find more information about this under
→
"Induction cooking", Page 6 .
Why does the cookware
heat up so slowly or why
does it not heat up suffi-
ciently, even though a high
power level has been set?
¡
The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not
suitable for induction cooking. Use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking
and place the cookware on the cooking zone whose size best corresponds to the
cookware.
You can find more information about this under
→
"Induction cooking", Page 6 .