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Induced current can be created only in materials
which have magnetic properties. Thus, cookwa-
re for use with an induction unit must be made
from a ferromagnetic material or have inserts with
magnetic properties. Your household may
already have cookware suitable for induction
cooking, and you can test any cookware with an
induction element. Incorporated controls are
able to recognize suitable cookware.
To perform a cookware test:
- Turn an element on and adjust power to any
level. You will notice that the digital power display
is flashing.
- Place your cookware on the burner. If the piece
being tested is suitable for induction cooking, the
display will become steady. However, if it keeps
flashing, the cookware cannot be used on your
induction unit.
- If the cookware is empty, remove it from the
burner immediately after you have done the test
and turn the element OFF.
Another simple test to determine if a piece of
cookware can be used on an induction cooktop
is the ‘magnet test’. Use a magnet and place it on
the cookware. If the magnet sticks to it, the piece
will work with induction.
Cookware compatible with induction units are:
• Cookware made of enamel coated steel with or
without a non-stick coating.
• Cast iron cookware with or without enamel
coated base.
• Stainless steel pots and pans designed for
induction cookware.
Note:
Stainless steel used for cookware is non-
magnetic, in most cases, and unsuitable
for induction cooking, but most manufactu-
rers make such cookware in layers for
better heat distribution, and a good number
of such pots and pans can be used with in-
duction. To make sure if a stainless steel
cookware can be used perform the
cookware test.
Use of cookware with enameled coated
base will prevent the glass top of your
unit from getting scratched.
Pots and pans which do not have a flat
bottom still may be used, however they
should not be overly deformed.
Cookware made from glass, ceramic,
earthenware, aluminum and copper pots
and pans and non-magnetic stainless steel
cookware are not suitable for induction
cooking.
Cookware with thick flat bases should be chosen for the benefit of
uniform heat distribution.
Never leave an empty piece of cookware on an induction heating element for
more then a few seconds. If a cookware is left on an element at full power, the
temperature of the dish may increase rapidly and the safeties will not engage.
This may damage your cookware, the cooktop, and could result in an injury or
damage to your property.
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