Introduction to Induction Cooking
An induction coil is beneath the ceramic glass cooking surface. This generates
magnetic fields, which act directly on the base of the pots and pans as
compared to methods that first heat the ceramic glass. This means that the
base of the pan is immediately heated up, saving time and energy.
Since the heat required for cooking is generated directly in the base of the pan, the Cooking Zone
itself warms up only slightly. The cooktop becomes hot from the heat from the base of the pan.
NOTE:
If there is no pot or pan on the cooking zone, there is no energy transfer (heating up).
This prevents the Cooking Zones being switched on and becoming hot accidentally.
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The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of
cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the
Cooking Zones. When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically labeled by the
manufacturer for use with induction cooktops.
Selecting Cookware
In principle, all pots and pans with magnetic bases are suitable. These include steel, steel-
enamel as well as cast-iron pots and pans.
High grade steel pans with a mixed metal base are suitable for induction only if the
manufacturer has expressly marked them as such. In that case, they have a magnetic
material in the base.
If you wish to use a special type of pan (e.g., a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok),
please follow the manufacturer's instructions and do not use a very thin pan.
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INDUCTION COOKING
How Induction Cooking Works
Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
materials.
Electromagnetic fields can affect electronic circuits and interfere with portable radios and
phones.
Do not put magnetically active objects (e.g. credit cards, computer diskettes, cassettes) on
or near the ceramic glass surface while one or more induction cooking zones are in use!
Do not put any metallic objects (e.g., spoons, pan lids) on the Cooking Zones as they can
become hot when the Cooking Zones are in use.
Pots and Pans
NOTE:
Some cookware can produce noises when used on induction cooking zones. This is not
a fault in the cooktop, and its function will not be impaired in any way as a result.
IMPORTANT
Suitability Test
If you are not sure if a pot or pan is suitable for use with your induction cooktop, you can find
out with a few simple tests:
Place a pot filled with a little water (1/8" or 1/4") on the Cooking Zone. Set the Cooking Zone
to full power (power level 9).
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