Metal Surfaces of the Extractor and Condensation
When cooking with pans using a large water content, large quantities of vapour and steam can be produced
very quickly. This steam may condense onto the cold metallic surfaces of the extractor and even the splash
back area if tiled, glazed etc (This is not a fault with either the hob or extractor if correctly installed). The
amount of this condensation on any particular surface will depend on many factors including the ambient
temperature in the kitchen, the related ambient temperature of the metal surfaces, the general ventilation
within the kitchen, the type of food being cooked and the duration. Using lids on pans can help reduce the
amount of steam being released and subsequent condensation.
Overheat protection
The hob is equipped with sensors ensuring
protection against overheating.
The following may be observed in the case of
overheating:
• Active cooking zone may be turned off.
• Selected level may drop (however, this condition
cannot be seen on the indicator).
Overflow safety system
The hob is equipped with an overflow safety system.
If there is any overflow that spills onto the control
panel, the system will cut the power control
immediately and turn off the hob.
F
warning
symbol appears on the display during this period.
Precise power setting
Induction hobs react to the commands immediately
as a feature of their operating principles. It changes
the power settings very quickly. Thus, you can
prevent a cooking pot (containing milk etc.) from
overflowing.
Operating noises
Some noises may arise from the induction hob.
These sounds are normal and part of induction
cooking.
• Noise increases with high power levels.
• Alloy construction of the pans can cause noise.
• At lower power levels, a regular on/off clicking
sound will be heard.
• Noise can be heard if an empty saucepan is
heated. When you put water or food in it, this
sound will disappear.
• The noise of the cooling fan system may be heard.
Hints and tips
• Before frying foods, always dry them well and
gently place into the hot oil. Ensure complete
thawing of frozen foods before frying.
• Do not cover the pan when heating oil.
• Place the pans in a manner so that their handles
are not over the zones to prevent heating of the
handles. Do not place unbalanced and easily
tilted pans on the hob.
• Do not place empty pans on cooking zones when
they are switched on. They may be damaged.
• Operating a cooking zone without a pan on it may
cause damage to the product. Turn off the
cooking zones after the cooking is complete.
• As the surface of the product may become hot,
do not put plastic items etc on it.(Clean any such
melted materials from the surface immediately).
• Use flat bottomed pans only.
• Put the appropriate amount of food into pans.
This will prevent pans from overflowing
• Do not put lids of pans on cooking zones.
• Place the pans in a manner so that they are
centred on the cooking zone.
• When you want to move the pan onto another
cooking zone, lift and place it onto the cooking
zone you want instead of sliding it.
• Never place items wrapped aluminium foil onto a
cooking zone.
• Do use the hob as a chopping board.
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