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
ZoneFlex cooking
A maximum of two items of cookware can be operated on any one ZoneFlex cooking
zone. The hob detects cookware with a diameter of 10 cm or larger and shows its posi-
tion in the display. Pans with different diameters can be placed freely on the ZoneFlex
cooking zones one behind the other. For pan detection, however, the cookware must be
positioned centrally on the cooking zone area.
For even frying, cookware must be positioned centrally on the cooking zone areas.
The diameter of the base of the cookware should not be larger than the cooking
zone areas.
3.5
Pan detection
Each cooking zone area is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable induction-
compatible cookware with a magnetic base. Pan detection appears adjacent to the
power level display. It indicates which cooking zone areas are activated.
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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.
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