Induction Cooking Zones - Kenmore 970C4250 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
cookware is used, the cooking zones may not heat.
Figure 6: Flashing error message
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in Figure 7. Use Figure 7 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. It is recom-
mended that you lower the requested power level setting before
correcting the pan sensing message.
Pan Sensing on the Induction Cooking Zones
The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan
size for each cooking zone.
Minimum and Maximum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The gap in the lines on each cooking zone indicates the
smallest pan size (Figure 8). If a pan that is induction-capable is
centered properly but is too small, the display will flash and the
pan will not heat. Select a larger pan that meets the minimum
size requirement for that cooking zone or use a different
cooking zone (Figure 9).
The ends of the lines on the cooktop graphics indicate the
recommended maximum pan size for that zone
recommended to not use pans with bottoms that extend more
than 1/2" (13 mm) beyond any of the longer lines for each
cooking zone. The cookware must make full contact with the
ceramic glass surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the
metal edges of the cooktop.
(Figure 6). If improper
(Figure 9). It is
Figure 7: Troubleshooting guide
Correct
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
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.
Figure 8: Minimum pan size
markings
13
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 9: Maximum pan size
markings