Operating and Installation instructions

Operating the cooktop
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Principle of operation
An induction coil is located under each
burner. When a burner is turned on, this
coil creates a magnetic field that
impacts directly on the base of the pan
and heats it up. The burner itself is
heated up indirectly by the heat given
off by the pan.
An induction burner only works when a
ferromagnetic pan is placed on it (see
“Cookware”). The induction burner
automatically recognizes the size of the
pan.
In the burner indicator, the  symbol will
flash alternately with the selected power
level if:
– no cookware or unsuitable cookware
(items without a magnetizable
bottom) is being used
– the bottom diameter of the cookware
being used is too small
– the cookware is removed from a
burner that is on
If suitable cookware is placed on the
burner within 3minutes, the  goes out,
and you can continue as usual.
If no cookware or if unsuitable
cookware is used, the burner will
automatically turn off after 3minutes.
 When the appliance is turned on
inadvertently or by mistake, or when
there is residual heat present, there
is a risk of the metal items heating
up.
Danger of burning!
Do not store items on the cooktop.
Turn the burners off after use with
the appropriate sensor buttons.
Noises
When you use an induction burner, the
following noises may occur, depending
on the type and shape of the cookware
bottom:
On the higher power levels, it might
buzz. This will decrease or cease
altogether when the power level is
reduced.
Cookware with bottoms made of
different materials (e.g.,sandwich
bottoms) may produce a crackling
noise.
Whistling may occur if connected
burners (see “Operation”, “Booster”) are
simultaneously in use and cookware
with bottoms made of different
materials (e.g.,sandwich bottoms) is
placed on them.
The electronics may produce a clicking
sound, especially at lower power levels.
You may hear a whirring sound when
the cooling fan turns on. It turns on to
protect the electronics when the
cooktop is being used intensively. The
fan may continue to run after the
appliance has been turned off.
Cookware
Suitable cookware is made of:
– Stainless steel with a magnetizable
bottom
– Enameled steel
– Cast iron
Unsuitable cookware is made of:
– Stainless steel with a non-
magnetizable bottom