Operating the cooktop
Induction
How it works
An induction coil is located under each burner. When a burner is turned on, this coil creates a magnetic field that impacts directly on the base of the pan and heats it up. The burner itself is heated up indirectly by the heat given off by the pan.
An induction burner only works when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on it (see "Cookware"). The induction burner automatically recognizes the size of the pan.
In the burner indicator, the symbol will flash alternately with the selected power setting:
–No cookware or unsuitable cookware (items without a magnetizable bottom) is being used.
–The bottom diameter of the cookware being used is too small.
–The cookware is removed from a burner that is on.
If suitable cookware is placed on the burner within 3 minutes, the goes out, and you can continue as usual.
If no cookware or if unsuitable cookware is used, the burner will automatically turn off after 3 minutes.
When the appliance is turned on either inadvertently or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of the metal items heating up.
Danger of burns!
Do not use the cooktop as a storage space. Turn the burners off after use with the appropriate sensor buttons.
Noises
When you use an induction burner, the following noises may occur, depending on the type and shape of the cookware bottom:
On the higher power settings, it might buzz. This will decrease or cease altogether when the power setting is reduced.
Cookware with bottoms made of different materials (e.g. sandwich bottoms) may produce a crackling noise.
Whistling may occur if connected burners (see "Booster") are simultaneously in use and cookware with bottoms made of different materials are on them.
The electronics may produce a clicking sound, especially at lower power settings.
You might hear a whirring sound when the cooling fan turns on. It turns on to protect the electronics when the cooktop is being used intensively. The fan may continue to run after the appliance has been turned off.
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