The touch controls are
difficult to operate.
The surface of
induction is being
scratched.
Some pans make
crackling or clicking
noises.
The induction hob
makes a low humming
noise when used on
a high heat setting.
Fan noise coming
from the induction
hob.
Pans do not become
hot and appears in the
display.
There may be a slight film of water
over the controls or you may be
using the tip of your finger when
touching the controls.
Rough-edged cookware.
Unsuitable, abrasive scourer or
cleaning products being used.
This may be caused by the
construction of your cookware
(layers of different metals vibrating
differently).
This is caused by the technology
of induction cooking.
A cooling fan built into your
induction hob has come on to
prevent the electronics from
overheating. It may continue to run
even after you've turned the
induction hob off.
1.The induction hob cannot detect
the pan because it is not suitable
for induction cooking.
2.The induction hob cannot detect
the pan because it is too small for
the cooking zone or not properly
centred on it.
Make sure the touch control area
is dry and use the ball of your
finger when touching the controls.
Use cookware with flat and
smooth bases. See 'Choosing the
right cookware'.
See 'Care and cleaning'.
This is normal for cookware and
does not indicate a fault.
This is normal, but the noise
should quieten down or disappear
completely when you decrease
the heat setting.
This is normal and needs no
action. Do not switch the power to
the induction hob off at the wall
while the fan is running.
Use cookware suitable for
induction cooking. See section
'Choosing the right cookware'.
Centre the pan and make sure
that its base matches the size of
the cooking zone.
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