Operation; The Induction Principle - Miele KM 418 Operating Instructions Manual

Operation

The induction principle

An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. When a zone is switched
on this coil creates a magnetic field.
This magnetic field in turn creates
(induces) current in the base of the pan
on it (which must be magnetic). This
heats up the base of the pan. The
cooking zone itself is heated up
indirectly by the heat given back off by
the pan.
The following points should be noted
when cooking by induction:
– Induction cooking zones will only
work when covered by a pan with a
magnetic base (see "Suitable pans").
Unsuitable pans will not heat up.
– Induction cooking zones adapt their
power output to the diameter of the
pan base:
smaller diameter =
smaller output
larger diameter =
greater output
However, for induction to take place,
the diameter must not be too small
(see "Suitable pans").
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– Induction will not work if no pan is
present, the pan is unsuitable or too
small. In the above circumstances,
the power setting selected will
disappear from the cooking zone
display and the ßsymbol will appear:
If, while the ß is still lit up, a pan of
suitable material and size is placed
on the cooking zone, operation will
recommence at the previously
selected setting.
Otherwise the cooking zone will
switch itself off automatically after 10
minutes and a 0 will appear in the
display.
Do not place knives, forks or spoons
etc., or other metallic items on the
hob. If the hob is switched on, or if
there is residual heat present, the
metallic items can heat up and
cause burning. Remember that
metallic items can cause the
cooking zone to heat up
unintentionally!
Switch the hob off after use.