3 Appliance description
3.3
How induction hobs function
Induction hobs work very differently from conventional hobs or hot plates. The induction
coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing magnetic field which dir-
ectly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware.
The glass ceramic plate is only warmed by the hot cookware. Removing the cookware
from the cooking zone immediately interrupts the supply of energy.
Induction hobs are:
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quick reacting
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energy-efficient
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finely adjustable
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safe
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powerful
Cookware with a full-surface or full magnetic base is required for cooking with an
induction hob.
3.4
Flexible cooking
There are no marked cooking zones when cooking. The centre of each cooking zone is
marked with a
. Cookware of any diameter can be used on any cooking zone. For the
cooking process, cookware must be placed centrally on
.
For even frying, the pan must be centred on
. The diameter of the base of the
pan should not be greater than the diameter of the cooking zone.
3.5
Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable induction com-
patible cookware with a magnetic base.
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If the cookware is removed during operation or if unsuitable cookware is used,
– the power level selected flashes alternately with
.
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If no suitable cookware is placed on the cooking zone before the pan detection time
(10 minutes) elapses,
– the cooking zone switches off.
– the display changes from
to «0».
– the appliance switches off after 30 seconds if no other cooking zone is in use.
3.6
Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a magnetic base (ø 10 cm to 22 cm) is suitable for use with the in-
duction hob.
This can be checked in the following ways:
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A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.
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Only the power level set illuminates on the hob.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings and the like.
This can damage the hob.
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