IKEA HACKSTAD Manual De Instrucciones página 8

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
What is Electromagnetic Induction?
Most cooking uses radiant heat that must pass
through the cookware to get food hot. Induction is a
process that induces heat with an energy reaction.
When each cooking zone is turned on, power goes
to a coil under the cooktop. The powered coil cre-
ates an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic
field reacts with compatible materials in cookware,
creating heat in the cookware itself. The power level
controls the heating level, delivering precise results.
Induction Features
Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the
cooktop, induction offers several advantages.
Cleaner cooking: Because induction works by
heating the cookware and not the cooktop, spills
don't cook or stick to the surface.
Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cool-
er when you remove cookware than a conventional
cooktop would be. The only radiant heat produced in
induction is from the cookware itself, so the kitchen
stays cooler, too.
Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on
a conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention
to avoid scorching food when starting to cook. You
may need to use a lower setting for cooking food
than you are used to.
Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware
will change immediately when you change the set-
ting of the cooking zone.
Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more
evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less
likely to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.
Energy Efficiency: Because induction creates heat
directly in the pan, it uses less electricity than a
conventional cooktop.
Before Using your Cooktop
Before using your cooktop for the first time, apply a
ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most
hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the
ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper
towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective
finish on the glass that will make cleaning easier
when the cooktop is soiled from cooking and help
prevent scratches and abrasions.
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CAUTION
Although induction cooking zones do not produce
heat, they can become hot from contact with hot
cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking zone
or the surrounding area is touched before it has
cooled to a safe temperature.
Sounds
The magnetic field over the induction cooking zone
may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing
or humming noise. These sounds are not unusual,
especially at high settings.
Cookware that is not per-
fectly flat on the bottom
may vibrate slightly against
the cooktop.
A loose handle may vibrate
in its socket.
Multi-material cookware may
allow small vibrations in its
structure.
Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher
quality cookware.
An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking
sounds from the electronic switches that maintain
the desired cooking temperature. You may also hear
a fan that cools the electronics inside the cooktop.
NOTE
Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction
cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning" sec-
tion and "Before You Call" checklist section of this
Use and Care Manual.
Figure 1: Induction sounds
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