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Cookware for Induction Cooktop

USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Induction Cooktop

What Type of Pans Are Required?

You must use a ferrous pan when using the induction

coils on this range. The warming zone is not an induction

coil and will work with any type of cookware. You

can verify your pan is ferrous if a magnet sticks to it.

Quality cookware with heavy bottoms made of cast iron,

magnetic stainless steel and enameled steel work best.

For best results, use pans with flat bottoms. Woks that

do not have flat bottoms in close contact to the glass

surface will not work. Some pans are made especially for

induction cooking.

Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not

place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.

Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.

Pan Size and Shape

The induction coils require a minimum pan size in order

for the element to turn on. In order for the induction coil

to correctly determine if the pan is large enough, it is

important that the pan be centered within the circular

graphics marked on the glass cooking surface. The

minimum pan size that will work for each induction coil

is shown on the left. Pans that are not ferrous or are too

small will not allow the induction coil to turn on, and the

power level display for that coil location will flash for 30

seconds and then turn off. If a pan is removed from the

induction coil for more than 30 seconds, the power will

be shut off. Square pans will work, although round pans

that match the induction coil sizes work best. Cookware

larger than the cooktop glass graphics will work. For

best results, match the pan size with the nearest-size

graphics on the glass cooking surface.

Cookware “Noise”

A low humming noise is normal when using induction

coils, especially on higher power settings. Heavy enamel

cast-iron pots produce less noise than lightweight steel

pans. The amount of food content in the pans can

also affect noise level. Pans that completely cover the

graphics on the glass will produce less noise. Water

trapped under pans can boil, causing the cookware

to vibrate or slide on the glass surface. Water under

pans may also cause the controls to reduce the power

delivered to the cookware. To try to reduce the noise,

move pans slightly and/or change power levels.

Power Sharing

For power level H (high), if a surface unit is on for an

extended period of time or if multiple surface units are

on, there may be a slight reduction in power to the

surface unit. Water under pans may also cause the

controls to reduce the power delivered to the cookware.

Use the minimum size pan shown for each

cooking element.

5-3/4” Min.

Dia. Pan

Size

5-3/4” Min.

Dia. Pan

Size

4-3/4”

Min. Dia.

Pan Size

8” Min. Dia.

Pan Size

Use a griddle.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Use flat-bottomed pans.

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