GROUNDED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a grounded plug
(2 blades and 1 pin). If the plug does not fit fully into the electrical outlet
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way or use an
adaptor.
ABOUT INDUCTION COOKING
Induction cooking has been used for decades in restaurants and commercial
kitchens worldwide. Only now, has the induction revolution been made
available at an affordable cost for everyday household use.
How does induction work?
Induction cooking uses electromagnetic energy to heat cookware. When
cookware is placed on an induction cooktop and the cooker is turned on, the
coil inside the induction unit produces and alternating magnetic field, which
flows through the cookware. Molecules in the cookware vibrate rapidly,
causing the cookware to become hot almost instantly.
What types of cookware can be used?
Induction cooktops will only operate with a variety of cookware. As explained
in the paragraph above, induction cooking works by electromagnetic energy,
therefore, the outside bottom surface of the cookware must be made of a
ferrous magnetic material such as cast iron, enameled steel or magnetic
stainless steel. The interior or cooking surface of the cookware can be
aluminum or other non-ferrous material with or without a non-stick coating as
long as the bottom is ferrous.
It is very easy to check whether or not your cookware will work using a fridge
magnet or any other permanent magnet. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of
the pot/pan, the cookware will work on an induction cooktop.
What are the advantages of induction cooking?
Induction cooking allows you to adjust the cooking heat instantly and with
great precision much like a gas burner, but with even more accuracy.
Induction cooking is also faster, cleaner, safer and more energy efficient than
any other counter top cooking technology.
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