Kuppersbusch USA EKI 607.2 Cookware for induction hobs, How to cut power consumption, Setting

Operation

Cookware for induction hobs

Cookware for induction cooking zones must be made of metal and have magnetic properties. The base must be sufficiently large.

Only use pots with a base suitable for induction.

Suitable cookware	Unsuitable cookware
Enamelled steel pots with a thick	Pots made of copper,
base	stainless steel, aluminium,
	oven-proof glass, wood,
Cast iron pots with an enamelled
	ceramic and terracotta
base
Pots made of multi-layer
stainless steel, rustproof
ferrite steel or aluminium with a
special base

This is how to establish the suitability of a pot:

Conduct the magnet test described below or make sure that the pot bears the symbol for suitability for cooking with induction current.

Magnet test:

Move a magnet towards the base of your cookware. If it is attracted, you can use the cookware on the induction hob.

Note:

When using pans suitable for induction from certain manufacturers, noises may occur which are attributable to the design of these pans.

Take care when using simmering pans as simmering water may dry up unnoticed, resulting in damage to the pot and to the hob for which no liability will be assumed.

How to cut power consumption

The following are a few useful hints to help you cut your consumption of energy and use your new induction hob and the cookware efficiently.

•The base of your cooking pots should be the same size as the cooking zone.

•When buying cooking pots, note that it is frequently the diameter of the top of the pot that it indicated. This is usually larger than the base of a pot.

•Pressure cookers are particularly low on energy and time required thanks to the pressure and the fact that they are tightly closed. Short cooking times mean that vitamins are preserved.

•Always make sure that there is sufficient fluid in your pressure cooker since the cooking zone and the cooker may be damaged as a result of overheating if the pressure cooker boils dry.

•Always close cooking pots with a suitable lid.

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•Use the right pot for the quantity of food you are cooking. A large pot which is hardly filled will use up a lot of energy.

Power settings

The heating power of the cooking zones can be set at various power levels. In the chart you will find examples of how to use each setting.

Setting	Suitable for
0	Off, using remaining heat
	Keeping warm function
1-2	Simmering small portions.
	(lowest setting)
3	Simmering
4-5	Simmering larger quantities or roasting
	larger pieces of meat until they are
	cooked through.
6	Roasting, getting juices
7-8	Roasting
9	Bringing to the boil, browning, roasting

PPower setting (highest power output)

Residual heat display

The glass ceramic hob is equipped with an H as a residual heat display.

As long as the H lights up after the cooking zone has been switched off, the residual heat can be used for melting food or for keeping food warm.

The cooking zone may still be hot when the letter H no longer lights up. Risk of burns!

The ceramic hob is not directly heated in the case of an induction cooking zone; it only heats up due to the effect of heat reflected by the pan.

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