Induction Cooking Zones; Pan Sensing - Kenmore 970C6701 Series Use & Care Manual

Induction Cooking Zones

Pan Sensing

The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions are met before the
induction cooking zones can operate. If a cooking zone is
activated and no cookware is detected, the zone display will
flash with the last power level setting (See
cookware is used, the cooking zones may not heat.
Figure 6: Error message flashes
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in Figure 8. Use Figure 8 as a guide to help to correct the
problem before attempting to reactivate any of the cooking
zones. If the problem or problems are not corrected, the cooking
zone will automatically turn off after three minutes.
Important:
It is recommended that you lower the requested power level
setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
Pan Sensing-Induction Cooking Zones
Minimum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The cookware bottom must meet the minimum area for
the heating process to begin. If a pan that is induction-capable
is centered properly but is too small, the cooking zone display
will flash the last power level setting and the pan will not heat.
6"
min
155 mm
7"
min
180 mm
Figure 7: Induction cooking zones
Figure 6). If improper
5"
min
125 mm
Figure 8: Troubleshooting guide
Maximum Recommended Pan Size
The graphics on each cooking zone location are your guide to
the correct maximum pan size for that zone. (See
8"
recommended to not use pans with bottoms that extend more
min
than 1/2" (13mm) beyond any of the longer line marks provided
205 mm
on the cooktop. The cookware must make full contact with the
ceramic glass surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the
metal edges of the cooktop.
12
Correct
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteris-
tics.
Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size
for cooking zone.
Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop surface.
Pan is properly balanced.
Incorrect
Cookware base material is
non-magnetic.
Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
Curved or warped pan
bottoms or sides.
Pan does not meet the
minimum size required (too
small) for cooking zone.
Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 7) It is