5 Controls at a GlanceUsing Your Cartridge 6
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Induction CookingRecommended Cooking Procedures
Induction is an advanced cooking technique that uses energyA Set the pan on the area to be used before turning on the
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created by a magnetic field to cook food. When the elementcontrols. Be sure that the pan is in the center of the indicated
is activated, molecules in the cookware vibrate rapidlycooking area on the cooktop.
causing the cookware to become hot which, in turn, heats
the food. CookwareA DO NOT heat an empty pan. Heating an empty pan may
Cartridge Control
must because the pan to warp and/or may cause the cooktop to
ferromagneticshut down. See page 8 for information regarding the
Setting the Controls(contains iron andthermal sensor.
will attract a
The induction cartridge is operated by using two controls,magnet. See pageA Since induction cooking is fast, start cooking at a lower
one on the cooktop or range and one on the inductionNotes . . .7.)temperature except when bringing water to a boil. Foods
cartridge.will start cooking in the medium temperature range. The
With induction, the
A When the induction element is turned on, five quickcontrol can then be adjusted to continue cooking at a lower
cooking surface
beeps will be heard. If beeping continues (five beepsor higher setting if necessary.
may feel warm to
Step 1:once per second), make sure that a ferromagnetic pan
the touch. The heat that is felt on the cooking surface is
of at least 4? diameter is placed on the element.A Use the ?H? setting only to bring liquids to a boil. Once
A Turn the cooktop or range surface control knob for thereflected from the pan. Because the surface does not get very
the boiling point has been reached, the temperature setting
appropriate front or rear cooking surface from OFF to ?HI?A If five beeps are heard periodically, the cooktop orhot, spillovers will not burn on. The glass surface is easily
should be reduced.
and leave it on ?HI? while cooking.range surface control knob is not set to ?HI?.cleaned with a damp sponge. The area surrounding the pan
will remain at room temperature.
Using a setting other than ?HI? will affect theA Sustained high heat temperature can cause pans to warp
cartridge?s performance and could damage theand food to scorch or burn onto the pan.
Suggested Heat Settings
cartridge.
Features of induction cooking
A For energy efficiency, use the lowest setting necessary;
These are only suggested control settings. The differences in
A The cartridge display will automatically show ?5?few foods need temperatures higher than 3 to 6 to sustain
amount of food, utensils used and the available voltage willA Induction elements provide immediate response. Heat
(medium) whencooking. Using a lid will also increase efficiency by
affect control setting.can be increased or decreased from potential boilover to
the cooktop orbringing foods more quickly to a boil.
simmer instantly.
range control knob
SettingUses
is turned on.A More even browning will occur if the heat setting is
A Induction cooking is energy efficient. Only the pan is
increased gradually. For example, heat the pan on a
L - 2(Low) Keeping food warm, meltingheated. If the pan is lifted from the cooktop surface, the
A Because the induction surface reacts so rapidly, alwaysmedium setting for a few minutes before increasing the
chocolate* and butter.electronic circuit shuts down automatically; no energy is
begin cooking on the medium ?5? setting.temperature.
provided to the cooking area until the pan is replaced on
3 - 4(Medium Low) Stewing, steaming,
the cooktop.
simmering; cooking foods started onA Small ferromagnetic items such as spoons, spatulas, etc.
Step 2:will not heat if accidentally left on the cooking surface.
higher settings.
A Induction cooks faster than other electric cooking
5 - 6(Medium) Sauteing; slow boil of largesurfaces.A Press the upor downpad on the induction car-A If the induction cartridge is located near a radio or remote
tridge to increase or decrease the heat settings.controlled TV receiver, the cartridge could interfere withamounts of food; most frying.
the reception on these appliances when it is on.
Each press of the up or down pads will increase or7 - 10(Medium High) Fast frying or
decrease the setting by one from L (low) to H (high). Thebrowning foods; maintain rapid boil
display window will show the current setting.of large amounts of food.
H(High) Fast heat to start cooking
A Press the oval padto quickly reset to ?5? (medium).
quickly; bring liquids to a boil or blanch.
* Chocolate can be melted successfully at low (L - 2)
Step 3:
settings without using a double boiler.
A To turn off the induction cartridge, turn the cooktop or
range surface control knob to the OFF position. |
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