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Power regulation
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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Magnet test
Use a small magnet to test if the dish bottom is magnetic. Only dishes where
magnet sticks to the bottom are suitable for induction cooking.
Dish recognition
One of great advantages of the induction hob is pot recognition. Even if there are
no dishes upon the cooking zone, or if the dish diameter is smaller than the
diameter of the relevant cooking zone, there are no thermal energy losses.
When the cooking zone is on, the power indicator displays letter "U". If you place
the dish over that cooking zone within the following 10 minutes, the cooking
zone recognizes the dish and switches on to the preset power value.
When you remove the dish from the cooking zone, it is deactivated. If you place
a smaller pan upon the cooking zone and it is recognized, the cooking zone will
only use the amount of energy required to heat the pan according to its size.
The hob may be damaged if:
• it is turned on and left empty, or an empty pan is placed on it;
• you use clay dishes which leave scratches on the glass ceramic surface;
• you fail to wipe the dish bottom dry prior to placing it on the glass ceramic hob;
heat induction is obstructed and the cooking hob may be damaged;
• you fail to use the appropriate cookware that can be magnetized: steel dishes,
enamel or steel alloy dishes; induction hob will not function otherwise.
Heating power of the cooking zones may be set at nine different levels.
The following chart indicates examples of use for each power setting.
Power Purpose
Setting
0 Off, using remaining heat
Maintaining warm food, slow simmer of smaller quantities
1-2
3 Slow simmer (continuation of cooking after a powerful start-up)
Slow cooking (continuation) of larger quantities, roasting larger
4-5
chunks
6 Roasting, browning
7-8 Roasting
9 Start of cooking, roasting
A Automatic initial setting
P Especially powerful setting for extremely large quantities of food
• When buying cookware, be careful when choosing the size: pot diameter
usually refers to the top edge of the dish, which is often larger than the dish
bottom.
• Steam-pressure pots (economy pots), which use high pressure in tightly sealed
interior, are especially economical, saveing both time and power. Shorter
cooking time also leaves more vitamins in food.
• Always leave enough water in the steam-pressure pot; otherwise it may
overheat, which may damage both the pot and the hob.
• Always cover the cookware with lids of appropriate size.
• Use cookware of such size that is adequate for the amount of food to be
prepared. If you use an excessively large pot for a small amount of food, you will
consume considerably more energy.
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