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Gas cooktop PKG3
Fig.3.15
Layout of gas cooktop PKG3 and cooking zone dimensions
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High-power front burner
[2]
Front pan support
[3]
Normal back burner
[4]
Rear pan support
3.4.3
How the induction cooktops work
An induction coil is located underneath an induction cooking zone. If
the cooking zone is switched on, this coil creates a magnetic field
that acts directly on the base of the pot thus heating it up. The
cooking zone is only indirectly heated up by the heat emitted by the
pot. Cooking zones with induction only work if the cookware has a
magnetisable base.
Induction automatically takes into account the size of the cookware
used which means that only the area in the cooking zone covered by
the base of the pot is heated up.
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Observe the minimum pot base diameter.
Power levels
The high power output of induction cooktops results in the very quick
heating up of cookware. In order to avoid burning food, slight
adjustment is needed in comparison to conventional cooking systems
when selecting the power level.
Activity Power level
Melting butter and chocolate, breaking up gelatine
Keeping sauces and soups warm, soaking rice
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Cooking potatoes, pasta, soups and ragouts,
steaming fruit, vegetables and fish, defrosting food
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Frying in coated pans, moderate frying (without
overheating the fat) of pork cutlets or fish
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Heating up fat, browning meat, cooking thickened
sauces and soups, making omelettes
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Cooking large amounts of liquids, grilling steaks
and heating water
Heating up water
Tab.3.5
Recommendations for power levels
The specifications provided in the table are standard values.
Depending on the cookware and filling quantity, it is recommended to
either decrease or increase the power level.
The heating and heat-through times for the cookware base, as
well as the cooking results, are significantly influenced by the
structure and material of the cookware.
Suitable cookware
Cookware with this symbol is suitable for induction cooktops. The
cookware used for the induction cooktop must be made of metal,
feature magnetic properties and possess an ample base.
Suitable cookware is made of:
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stainless steel with a magnetisable base
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enamelled steel
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cast iron
Appliance Cooking zone Minimum cookware
base diameter
PKI3 Front 120 mm
Back 90 mm
PKFI3 Front 120 mm
Back 120 mm
PKIW3 Wok 210mm
Tab.3.6
Minimum cookware diameter
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Perform a magnet test, if necessary. If a magnet sticks to the base
of the utensils, they are normally induction compatible.
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Pay attention to the cookware base. The base of the cookware
should not show any sign of curvature (exception: wok cooktops).
Due to incorrect hob temperature monitoring, this curvature may
cause the cookware to overheat. To avoid scratching the cooktop,
the base of the cookware must not have any sharp grooves or
sharp edges.
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Place the cookware (without a mat or similar) directly onto the
glass ceramic.
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The induction wok (HIW1) is ideal for the Induction wok cooktop
and is available as an accessory.
Noises
The following noises may occur in the cookware when using induction
cooking zones, depending on the material and the finish of the base:
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Humming may occur when using a high power level. This decreases
or disappears when the power level is decreased.
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Crackling or whistling may occur due to cookware bases being
made of different materials (e.g. sandwich base).
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Clicking sounds may occur during electronic switching procedures,
especially at low power levels.
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Whirring may occur when the cooling fan is switched on. In order
to increase the service life of the electronic system, the cooktop is
equipped with a cooling fan. The cooling fan switches on
automatically if the cooktop is used intensively. You will hear a
whirring sound. The cooling fan may continue to run after the
appliance has been switched off.
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