Using Your Induction Hob
How your Induction hob works
Induction currents instantly heat the pan, which then
passes it’s heat on to the food it contains.
With an induction hob, the heat necessary for cooking
food is produced directly inside the pan; the ceramic glass
hardly heats up at all, as it only receives heat from the
pan placed on it - see diagram.
When compared with conventional cooking hobs, your
induction hob is;
More economical
- when a pan is lifted off, the zone
stops heating immediately.
Quicker
- 3000W of power is immediately available at
the heating zone.
More precise
- the hob reacts immediately to your
instructions.
Safer
- the temperature of the glass top remains
relatively low.
Choice of pans
Note:
A pan with a base not absolutely flat may still be
suitable, as long as it is not too distorted.
Choose a pan bearing the logo on its base or
packaging to be sure that it is perfectly suitable for use
on your hob under normal conditions of use.
You can also find a range of pans suitable for induction
cooking by looking in quality kitchen shops. Look for the
wording and symbol “suitable for induction”.
You probably already have some suitable pans:
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Pans in enamelled steel, with or without non-stick
coating
For example; cooking pot, chip pan, frying pan, meat grill
pan, etc.
•
Cast iron pans
To avoid the risk of scratching the glass top of your hob,
use pans with an enamelled base, or avoid sliding the
pan across the glass surface.
•
Stainless steel pans suitable for induction
Most stainless steel pans are suitable for induction cooking
Some stainless steel pans have copper bases which are
usually
not
suitable.
•
Aluminium pans with a special base
Choose pans with a thick base, as this ensures more
even cooking (the heat is more evenly distributed).
Always make sure that
children are super-
vised when they are
near to the appliance
when it is in use.
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Before use:
Apply a thin coat of
ceramic hob cleaner
to the hob to help
maintain and protect it.
Supplies can be
purchased from our
Customer Parts Centre.
The part number and
contact number are
towards the back of this
guide.
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Try to avoid spillages of
salty substances or
sugary substances onto
your hotplate spillage
well, as this may cause
staining and damage your
hob.
Clean the hob top as
regularly as possible, this
will prevent any build up
of grease which may be a
fire hazard.
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Use flat based pans
which are the correct
size for your burners
and suitable for your
hob type.
We recommend the
following sizes:
100mm or 4” min.
280mm or 11” max.
Smaller or larger pan
sizes may lead to slower
cooking times.
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