4 Your appliance
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Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction
hob.
This can be checked in the follow ways:
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A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.
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On the hob, the power level set illuminates and does not alternate with
the power level.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings
and the like. This can damage the hob.
Energy-efficient cooking
For maximum energy efficiency and even heat distribution note the following:
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The base of the cookware must be clean, dry and smooth.
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Centre the cookware in the middle of the cooking zone.
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Use a well-fitting lid.
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Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
Coated cookware
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Coated cookware when empty may never be heated at a higher power level
than .
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
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For frying, do not use a higher power level than .
Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.
Noise during cooking
Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any mal-
function, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes consider-
able disturbance, it can help to change the cookware.
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