Heating Zones, Element Sizes And Cookware; Power And Power Sharing - Bertazzoni P365IX Installation, Use & Care Manual

Heating Zones, Element Sizes and Cookware

Model P304IX
Your cooktop is equipped with four induction elements (coils) in two heating sections. The element sizes are
shown on the top view of the cooktop.
-Left heating section: with a 22 cm (9") element on the left and a 16 cm (6 1/2") element in the center front;
and
-Right heating section: with a 16 cm (6 1/2") element in the center rear and a 22 cm (9") element on the right.
To better utilize the unit, please refer to the information below on the recommended size of the pot/pan to
use on any particular element. The factory recommends use of:
- round cookware 10 - 18 cm (4 - 7") in diameter on 16 cm (6 1/2") element; and
- round cookware 18 - 24 cm (7 - 9 1/2") in diameter on 22 cm (9") element.
Power and Power Sharing Model P304IX
The two heating sections are powered by two independent induction inverters of 3.6 kW (max) each - one
inverter for each heating section. Two elements in a heating section share the power of one inverter. Thus,
the 22 cm (9") element and the 16 cm (6 1/2") in the left heating zone when theyoperate at the same time
share the power of a 3.6 kW generator.
If only one element is employed, it can be utilized at its maximum power, but as soon as the other element is
turned on, the controls adjust the power on this element automatically for 'power sharing'.
This power sharing is administered by unit's microprocessors, which will alternate power between the two
elements. When two elements share power of one inverter, some faint clicking can be heard.
The automatic power level change is shown on the digital display. The controls are set in such a manner that
the last instruction (command) given to an inverter is always a priority.
The same applies to the elements in the right heating section.
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