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Before Setting Surface Controls
Benefits of induction surface cooking
Fast and efficient
- The induction cooking zones heat faster
while using less energy. Induction power levels are quick to boil
and efficient when simmering.
A cooler cooktop
- A unique feature of the induction cooking
zones is whether turned on or off, the cooking zones remain
cooler than radiant type elements. Virtually no wasted heat is
produced since the heat begins with the presence of cookware.
Easy cleanups
- The cooler cooking zones make cleanup
easier. Spills resist sticking or burning so they wipe up easily.
Magnetic detector
- The cooking zone has a sensor that auto-
matically detects whether cookware is magnetic. This will
reduce accidental turn-on.
Pan size detection
- The pan size recognition sensor automat-
ically detects and adapts the induction cooking zones to the pan
sizes in use for consistent, more even cooking.
More responsive
- The induction cooking zones are more
responsive than their electric or gas counterparts because only
the pan heats. This type of cooking heats easier and will be just
as responsive when reducing to a simmer.
About the induction cooktop
Your cooktop is equipped with four induction cooking zones and
a radiant heat warmer zone. The two left side zones can be
combined using the bridge function that will accommodate
oversize pots and an induction griddle.
Induction cooking directly heats the pan; heating will only begin
when cookware is properly placed on the cooking zones.
Pan sensing
The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions are met before the
induction cooking zones can operate.
The cooking zone display windows may display a pan sensing
error message. If a cooking zone is activated and no cookware
is detected, the affected induction cooking zone display window
will flash with the last power level request setting. If the
cookware does not meet the correct conditions, the cooking
zones may not heat.
Minimum pan size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The graphics on each cooking zone location are your
guide to the correct minimum pan size for that zone.The shorter
lines guide the minimum pan size (
Figure 3
). The cookware
bottom must meet the minimum area for the heating process to
begin.
If a pan that is induction-capable is centered properly but is too
small, the affected cooking zone display will flash the last power
level setting and the pan will not heat.
When no pan is on the cooking zone or if the pan is not making
proper contact, the last power level setting
(Power Boost
shown here as an example in
Figure 4
)
will flash in the
display. If the pan is not centered or if no pan is placed on the
element, the affected cooking zone will automatically turn off
after 3 minutes.It is recommended that you lower the requested
power level setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
.
Figure 3:
Induction cooktop heating zones
Figure 4:
Pb flashes when pan is not making contact
Figure 5:
Proper pan placement. Cookware base material
has good magnetic properties
Figure 6:
Improper pan placement causing Pb to flash.
Cookware base material may not be magnetic.
