Foster 7372 241 Tecnical Information, = extra powerful setting Hotplate function, Principle

TECNICAL INFORMATION

Type	7372241
Width	590 mm
Electrical connection	230-240 V~ or 400-415 V 2N~, 50/60 Hz
Working voltage	230-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Type of switch	Electronic sensors
Cooking zones ( Ø, mm/W )
Forward left	210 , 1500 (P=2000)
Rear left	145 , 1200 (P=1600)
Rear right	210 , 1500 (P=2000)
Forward right	145 , 1200 (P=1600)
Total power (W)	2800
P= extra powerful setting
Hotplate function	Hob surface is completely flat and smooth, without edges to accumulate dirt.
principle	• The hob is fitted with high power induction hotplates. Heat is generated directly
	at the bottom of the dish, where it is most needed, without any losses through
	the ceramic glass surface.
	This way the required extent of energy is considerably smaller compared to
	traditional heaters, which operate on radiation principle.
	• Glass ceramic hotplate is not heated directly, but only by return heat
	transmitted by the dish. This heat figures as “remaining heat” after the hotplate is
	turned off. The induction hotplate generates heat from the induction coil,
	installed underneath the ceramic glass surface. The coil creates magnetic field
	at the bottom of the dish (which can me magnetized) which in turn originates
	whirling fl ows of current which then heat the hotplate.

IMPORTANT!

In case sugar or other heavily sweetened substance is spilled on the hotplate, wipe it immediately and remove the sugar residues with a scraper although the cooking zone is still hot, otherwise the hotplate may be damaged.

Avoid cleaning the cooktop while the cooking zones are still hot, as you may damage the hob.

Appropriate cookware for • Induction hotplate will function perfectly only if appropriate cookware is used.

induction hotplates	• Dish should be in the middle of the hotplate during cooking.
	• The appropriate cookware is the one which enables induction, for example
	steel, enamel or steel alloy cookware. Pots made from steel alloy with copper or
	aluminium bottom, or glass pots are inappropriate.
	• If you use the pressure cooker (“economy pot”) keep it under close surveillance
	until proper pressure is obtained. Hotplate should fi rst operate on maximum
	power, then follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the appropriate
	sensor to decrease the power.
	• When buying cookware, check if it bears the label “allows induction”.
	Cooking zones	Min. pan bottom Ø	Max. pan bottom Ø
	Ø 145 mm	Ø 90 mm	Ø 145 mm
	Ø 210 mm	Ø 130 mm	Ø 210 mm

Magnet test

Use small magnet to test if the dish bottom is magnetic. Only dishes where magnet sticks to the bottom are suitable for induction cooking.

Dish recognition

One of great advantages of the induction hotplate is dish recognition. Even if there are no dishes upon the hotplate, or the dish diameter is smaller than the diameter of the relevant hotplate, there are no thermal energy losses. When the hotplate is on, the power indicator displays letter “U”. If you place the dish over that hotplate within the following 10 minutes, the hotplate recognizes the dish and turns on to the preset power value.

At the moment you remove the dish from the hotplate, power is suspended. If

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