Panasonic KY-B926SL Mode D'emploi page 20

Troubleshooting
Sounds and Noises
Symptom Possible cause
Noise is heard during Various sounds may be heard depending on the type of
heating. cookware. You may feel a small vibration when you hold
the handle and the cookware may move slightly.
This is not a malfunction. Moving the cookware
slightly or replacing it may eliminate the sound.
If the cookware is removed during heating, a short
metallic sound may be heard.
The level of the noise It is the sound of the cooling fan inside the appliance.
from the appliance The level of noise changes according to the power level
increases and and the material of the cookware. When the power level
decreases. is increased, the fan will operate at high speed and
generate more noise.
After the main power While the inside of the appliance is still hot, the cooling
switch is turned off, fan operates. When the appliance cools down, it will
sound from the fan can automatically stop.
still be heard.
Clicking noise is heard This is not a malfunction. This is a part of induction
at the start of flex heating technology. The noise is eliminated during
cooking operation. operation.
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Troubleshooting
Heat Power
Symptom Possible cause
The heating power is Overheating Prevention Function
weaker. If the base of the cookware overheats, the heating
power will automatically reduce. The power indication
will remain the same. The power returns to normal after
the cookware cools down.
Unsuitable cookware, e.g. ceramic and earthenware
pans, are used.
Do not use ceramic and earthenware pans even
if they are for induction heating as they are not
efficient. (See pages 18-19)
When multiple cooking The power level is automatically regulated so that
zones are used together, overall power consumption does not exceed the limit.
■ The heating power (See page 15)
decreases. The power indicator for a cooking zone may decrease
on its own.
■ The power indicator
automatically Even after touching the
decreases. adjust power level, it may not increase the power level
and the appliance will beep.
■ The power level can
not be increased.
slider to
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