VISSARI ONBOARD PRODUCT & INSTALLATION USER GUIDE
MODEL VISPP900S
CONDENSATION
An induction cooktop is designed to provide rapid heating, improved thermal efficiency and
greater heat consistency. For some customers with an induction cooktop, condensation can
form on their rangehood filters while using their cooktop.
The induction cooktops heat source is contained in the conductive base of the pot.
When compared with a gas, electric or wok burner, the heat is not isolated or contained
to one area and therefore gradually rises on all sides of the pot or fry pan. This
combination allows the rangehood filters to warm up slowly and eliminate the formation
of condensation. For induction cooktops, the immediate and contained heat source
can produce vapours rapidly. This prevents the filters from gradually warming up and
increases the chance of condensation forming.
Some variables that can contribute to condensation forming on rangehoods & filters
above induction cooktops are:
Location in New Zealand and variable daily temperatures
The position of your home, relative to morning and afternoon sun
The quality of cookware being used
The height of the installed rangehood
Rapid heating
Filter type and size
Condensation avoidance tips:
Turn on the rangehood 10 mins before starting to cook and turn off the rangehood
10-15mins after finishing cooking.
Do not cook at high/full power straight away, start on low or medium heat so the
rangehood can warm up slightly.
Keep the filters clean and grease free.
There must be a constant flow of air into the cooking area to avoid the creation of a
depression which can affect the rate of extraction.
Optimum rangehood installation height is 750mm above the cooking surface area.
Neither the rangehood nor the induction cooktop are faulty. That in some circumstances,
the combination of the rangehood, the induction cooktop and the many variables within
your home, can lead to condensation forming on your rangehood filters. With a gas or a
standard electric cooktop, you should not have or at least have very minimal condensation.
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