How Induction Cooking Works - Monogram ZHU30 Manual Del Propietário

USING YOUR COOKTOP

HOW INDUCTION COOKING WORKS

The magnetic fields induce a small current in the pan. The
pan acts as a resistor, which produces heat, much like a
radiant coil.
The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat is produced
in the cooking pan, and cannot be generated until a pan is
placed on the cooking surface.
When the element is activated, the pan begins to heat
immediately and in turn heats the contents of the pan.
Magnetic induction cooking requires the use of cookware
made of ferrous metals—metals to which magnets will
stick, such as iron or steel.
Use pans that fit the element size. The pan must be large
enough for the safety sensor to activate an element.
COOKWARE "NOISE"
Slight sounds may be produced by different types of
cookware. Heavier pans such as enameled cast iron
produce less sound than a lighter weight multi-ply stainless
steel pan. The size of the pan, and the amount of contents,
can also contribute to the sound level.
When using adjacent elements that are set at certain
power level settings, magnetic fields may interact and
produce a high pitch whistle or intermittent "hum". These
sounds can be reduced or eliminated by lowering or raising
the power level settings of one or both of the elements.
Pans that completely cover the element ring will produce
less sound.
A low "humming" sound is normal particularly on high
settings.
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The cooktop will not operate if a very small steel or iron
utensil (less than the minimum size across the bottom) is
placed on the cooking surface when the unit is turned on—
items such as steel spatulas, cooking spoons, knives and
other small utensils.
Use the minimum size pan for the element. The
pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the
bottom.
Slight sounds, such as hums or buzzes, may be produced
by different types of cookware. This is normal. Heavier and
uniform material pans such as enameled cast iron produce
less sound than lighter weight multi-layered stainless steel
pans or pans that have bonded disks on the bottom of
the pan. The size of the pan, the amount of contents in
the pan, and the flatness of the pan can also contribute to
the sound level. Some pots will "Buzz" louder depending
on the material. A "Buzz" sound may be heard if the
pan contents are cold. As the pan heats, the sound will
decrease. If the power level is reduced, the sound level will
go down.
Pans that do not meet the minimum size requirements for
the burner can produce louder sounds. They can cause
the controller to "search" for the pot and produce a clicking
and "zipping" sound. This can happen when one burner is
running or only when an adjacent burner is also running.
See User Manual for the minimum sized pots for each
burner. Only measure the flat, magnetic bottom of the pot.
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