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14
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Fig-
ure 2.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by ro-
tating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see Figure 1). Cookware
should have flat bot-
toms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element (see Figure 2).
Cookware Material Types
Cookware material is especially important when
using an induction cooktop. The cookware must
contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an in-
duction cooktop. Common materials for induction
cookware include the following:
• Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor with
uneven cooking results. Durable, easy to clean,
and resists staining. Some types of stainless
steel will not work on an induction cooktop.
Use the magnet test (see “Figure 3: Magnet
test”) to check stainless steel cookware.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that retains
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking tem-
perature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on the base ma-
terial. Porcelain-enamel on a compatible metal
will work on an induction cooktop. Use the
magnet test to check porcelain-enamel cook-
ware.
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the
magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cook-
ware, the cookware will work on your induction
cooktop
Cookware sold as
induction-ready will often
have a symbol printed on the
bottom by the manufacturer.
The Magnet Test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see
Figure 3).
If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the
cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop.
If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cook-
ware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
Magnet
Sticks
Magnet
Falls
Figure 3: Magnet test
CAUTION
Proper cookware on an operating induction cook-
ing zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty
piece of cookware is left on an operating induc-
tion cooking zone, the rapid change in tempera-
ture may warp or damage the cookware.
Induction symbol
Best type of cookware:
The most eective cookware for induction will
have a large magnetic surface covering most of the
bottom of pots and pans.
If the heating is not uniform, your cookware may
have a smaller magnetic area (in the center of the
pan or pan). Move the cookware to a smaller cook-
ing zone.
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