How Induction Cooking Works; Cooking Noise - Monogram ZHU36 Manuel Du Propriétaire

The elements beneath the cooking surface
How
produce a magnetic field that causes the
Induction
electrons in the ferrous metal pan to vibrate
Cooking
and produce heat.
Works 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"
Cooking
Slight sounds may be produced by different
Noise
types of cookware. Heavier pans such as
enameled cast iron produce less noise 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 low whistle
or intermitted "hum". These noises 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 noise.
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Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
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.
A low "humming" noise is normal particularly on
high settings.
Sounds you may here: You may hear a slight
"Buzz" when cooking with Hi mode. This is
normal. The sound depends on the type of
pot being used. 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.
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