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Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
If the base of the cookware is only partially
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ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will
heat up. This may mean that heat will not be
distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may
not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.
The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
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material of which the base of the cookware is made
contains aluminum, for example. This may mean that
the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even
that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable cookware
Do not ever use adapter plates for induction or cookware
made of:
Traditional stainless steel
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Glass
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Clay
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Copper
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Aluminum
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Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) of which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans
made from materials that distribute heat evenly through
them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer
base, saves time and energy.
Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the
cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.
No Cookware on Burner/Cookware of an Unsuitable
Size
If no cookware is placed on the selected burner, if the
cookware is made of an unsuitable material, or if it is not
the right size for the burner, the burner indicator will start
to flash. To stop the indicator from flashing, place
suitable cookware on the burner. If it is left flashing for
more than 9 minutes, the burner will automatically switch
off.
Empty pans or pans with a thin base
Do not heat up empty pans, or use pans with a thin base.
The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to react
and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The pan
base could melt and damage the cooktop glass. In this
case, do not touch the pan and switch the cooktop off. If
the cooktop fails to work after it has cooled down, please
contact Customer Support.
Pan detection
Each element has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the
cookware and the material of which its base is made. For
this reason, you should always use the element that best
matches the diameter of the base of the pan.
Automatic detection in double and triple cooking zones
These cooking zones can detect cookware of different
sizes. Depending on the material and the properties of
the cookware, the cooking zone automatically activates
the singe, double or triple cooking zone, supplying the
proper power to obtain good cooking results.
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Causes of damage
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