Suitable Kitchenware for Automatic Pan Sensing
The induction cooking zone does not function when
Induction Cooking Zonesunsuitable pans are used.
If the cooking zone is switched on without a suit-
Pots and Pansable pan on it f flashes in the digital display of
the cooking zone.
In principle all pots and pans with magnetic bases
are suitable. These are steel, steel-enamel as wellAfter about 10 minutes the cooking zone switches it-
self off automatically. _ appears in the digital dis-
as cast-iron pots and pans.play.
High grade steel pans with a mixed metal base
(sandwich base, e.g. Tefal with an aluminium/cop-Also when overheating occurs (e.g. heating up a pan
that is empty) or with faults in the electronics the dis-
per base) are suitable for induction only if the man-play _ is lit. The cooking zone switches itself off au-
ufacturer has expressly marked them as such. In
that case they have a ferromagnetic percentage intomatically.
the base.To be able to use it again the cooking zone must
have been first switched off and then reset to the re-
If you wish to use a special type of pan (e.g. a pres-
sure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc.), please ob-quired heat setting.
serve the manufacturer's instructions.
Aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel pots andPots and pans for rapid-
pans (unless specifically designated as suitable for
induction), glass, ceramic or porcelain are not suit-
glowing standard cooking
able for induction cooking zones. The cooking
zone reacts as if it were being used without a potzones
or pan: Error code f.
Look for the label: Suitable for induction! On principle all pots and pans with level bases are
suitable for radiant heat cooking zones. You can
recognise good quality pans by the base of the
Suitability Test
pan, and not from the material from which the pan
If you are not sure if a pot or pan is suitable for cook-is made.
ing or frying on the induction cooking zone you can The base should be as thick and flat as possible.
check this as follows:Rough bases (e.g. cast iron pots) scratch the hob
Place a pot filled with a little water (3-5 mm fillingsurfaces when they are slid about.
height) on the cooking zone. Pots with aluminium or copper bases can cause
Switch the cooking zone to full power (switch set-metallic discolouring on the ceramic glass surface,
ting 9).which is very difficult or impossible to remove.
Caution: The pan base of suitable kitchenware The saucepan base and cooking zone should be
heats up within a few seconds!the same size.
You can also check this with a magnet. If it remains
fixed to the base the pan is suitable for induction1Attention! Avoid letting enamel saucepans
and frying pans boil dry.
cooking zones.
The base could be damaged and then scratch
the cooking surface when slid. Saucepans and
Pan Sizefrying pans with sharp edges and burrs will
Up to a certain limit the induction cooking zonealso scratch.
adapts itself to the size of the pan base diameter.
However, the pan base diameter must be of a mini-
mum size, depending on the size of the cooking
zone.
Diameter of the cooking zone 14,5 cm:
Diameter of the pan base at least 12 cm
Diameter of the cooking zone 18 cm:
Diameter of the pan base at least 14,5 cm
Diameter of the cooking zone 21 cm:
Diameter of the pan base at least 18 cm
Note:
Please note the diameter of the pan base when
buying new pans, since the manufacturers usually
specify the top edge diameter of their pans.
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