How Induction Cooking Works - GE Monogram ZHU30 Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire

How
The elements beneath the cooking surface
produce a magnetic field that causes the
Induction
electrons in the ferrous metal pan to vibrate and
Cooking
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
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.
Cooking
Cookware "noise"
Slight sounds may be produced by different types
Noise
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.
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
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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