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User Manual
Technical operating mode
A copper induction spool under the glass plate generates an alternating electro-magnetic field.
The eddy current creates magnetic fields and directly heats up the bottom of the cookware. The eddy current
changes immediately into heat. The glass plate itself stays cold, but the hot bottom of the cookware releases
its heat to the glass plate and heats it up. Compared to other with common cooking plates, this saves time
and energy as the cookware is heated up, not the heating element and the glass plate itself. The heat input
promptly adapts the changed settings and can be controlled in small steps.
The induction cooking plate reacts to change settings just as a gas stove. The energy reaches the pot
immediately without having to heat up other materials first. Induction technology combines fast reaction with
the basic advantage of highly precise adjustment of the heat consumption.
Suitable cookware
It is important that the heat conductance of the cookware is extremely high to guarantee a constant heat
distribution. The bottom of the cookware used with the induction plate must be magnetic (ferromagnetic).
Recommended for use are enamelled pots made of magnetic steel, roasting tins made of cast iron or
special stainless steel cookware with a special steel “sandwich” bottom. The specialized trade sells suitable
cookware. Suitable is all cookware with a spiral symbol engraved into its bottom.
Tip: Test with a magnet if the cookware you plan to use is suitable for induction cooking .
Note: Do not use cookware made of glass, ceramic or aluminium . This kind of cookware is not suited
for use with induction cooking plate .
Advantages of an induction cooking plate
• Energy transfer only while cookware is put on the cooking plate = maximum energy saving (up to ca. 50%)
• Heat is generated in the bottom of the cookware and immediately directed into the food. The energy is
absorbed immediately into the cookware. This guarantees extremely high cooking speed.
• High effectiveness during parboiling and minimum power consumption during cooking reduces total energy
consumption up to 30%.
• Precise controlling (by 2 different adjustable functions) guarantees quickly and tightly focused heat input.
• As the induction cooking plate is only heated up by the heated cookware, the risk of scorching or burning of
food residues is reduced. The induction cooking plate does not stay hot as long as standard cooking plates
(easy cleaning).
• When the cookware is removed the device automatically switches into the Standby Mode.
• The device detects whether suitable cookware is placed on the cooking plate. If not, no energy is transmitted.
• When operating the induction cooking plate with empty cookware, a temperature sensor turns off the heating
function in case of overheating.
