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bottom of the pot or pan and ultimately results in heat. The heat is transferred directly to the food being
cooked.
Thus, induction heat makes the cookware a direct source of heat, featuring high level of efficiency with
extremely low energy loss and unparalleled heating level control.
With induction cooking there is very little 'heating inertia'. Induction cooking elements do not incorporate a
heat generating element, unlike convectional electric rings, halogen or radiant elements etc, therefore, heat
levels can be changed very quickly.
For induction, energy efficiency is within a range of 90-95%, compared with 55-65% for conventional and
radiant element, or 45% - 55% for gas fueled burners. The energy efficiency contributes to substantial
energy savings, both beneficial to the owner as well as the environment.
Induction cooking elements are sensitive to the cookware type being used :
- If there is no cookware placed on the element, or if the cookware is not of induction grade, there will be no
power emitted by the element.
- If the the piece of cookware is placed partially on the element, or if it is smaller than the element, the
internal sensors will reduce power to the element.
- If the pot/pan is fully removed from the element, the power output will be instantaneously reduced to '0'.
The controls will turn the element off after a minute, unless the piece is returned onto the element.
When compared to other methods of cooking, induction cooking has a very low level of ambient heat, thus
making cooking more pleasurable, with a reduced need for ventilation.
Finally, the vitroceramic glass as a cooking surface barely becomes hot and this makes cleaning much
easier.
When using induction elements, some cookware may produce faint humming sound. This is a normal
occurrence. The noise is a result of vibrations caused by induced currents.
For a proper choice of pots and pans, please see "Cookware for Your Induction"
SET THE COOKING TEMPERATURE AS FOLLOWS
Set he heat setting the control knob.
OFF= element off
1= lowest setting
9= highest setting
B= Powerboost function
A= Heating accelerator
Led indicator
H =
Residual heat
B = Powerboost Function
=
Power ON
These knobs provide control of the induction cooking zones above each knob there is indication of the zone
controlled..
Push and turn the knob to the right to set the zone's operating power; the settings range from a minimum of
1 to a maximum of 9. (fig.21-22)
Heating accelerator
Each cooking zone is equipped with a heating accelerator.
This system allows the zone to be operated at peak power for a time proportional to the heating power
selected.
To start the heating accelerator, turn the knob to the left, select setting "A" and then release.
You now have 3 seconds to select the heating setting between 1 and 9.
While the heating accelerator is in operation, the heating level can be increased at any time. The "full power"
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