Before Setting Surface Controls - Electrolux ECCI3668AS Use & Care Manual

How does induction work?
Most cooking uses radiant heat that must pass through
the cookware to get food hot. Induction is a process
that induces heat with an energy reaction. When each
cooking zone is turned on, power goes to a coil under
the cooktop. The powered coil creates an electro-
magnetic fi eld. The electromagnetic fi eld reacts with
compatible materials in cookware, creating heat in the
cookware itself. The power level controls the heating
level, delivering precise results.
Induction Benefi ts
Because heat starts in the cookware instead of the
cooktop, induction off ers several advantages.
Cleaner cooking: Because induction works by heating
the cookware and not the cooktop, spills don't cook or
stick to the surface.
Cooler Cooktop: An induction cooktop will be cool-
er when you remove cookware than a conventional
cooktop would be. The only radiant heat produced
in induction is from the cookware itself, so the kitchen
stays cooler, too.
Fast Heating: Cookware will heat up faster than on a
conventional electric cooktop. Pay close attention to
avoid scorching food when starting to cook. You may
need to use a lower setting for cooking food than you
are used to.
Precise Control: The heat going into the cookware will
change immediately when you change the setting of
the cooking zone.
Even Heating: Cookware will typically heat more
evenly on an induction cooktop, so you are less likely
to have hot or cool spots in the cookware.
Energy Effi ciency: Because induction creates heat
directly in the pan, it uses less electricity than a con-
ventional cooktop.
Before Using Your Cooktop
Before using your cooktop for the fi rst time, apply a
ceramic cooktop cleaning cream (available in most
hardware, grocery, and department stores) to the
ceramic surface. Clean and buff with a clean paper
towel. Cooktop cleaning creams leave a protective
fi nish on the glass that will make cleaning easier when
the cooktop is soiled from cooking and help prevent
scratches and abrasions.

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

CAUTION
Although induction cooking zones do not pro-
duce heat, they can become hot from contact
with hot cookware. Burns may occur if a cooking
zone or the surrounding area is touched before it
has cooled to a safe temperature.
Sounds
The magnetic fi eld over the induction cooking zone
may cause cookware to vibrate, creating a buzzing or
humming noise. These sounds are not unusual, espe-
cially at high settings.
Cookware that is not
perfectly fl at on the
bottom may vibrate
slightly against the
cooktop.
A loose handle may
vibrate in its socket.
Multi-material cookware
may allow small vibra-
tions in its structure.
Sounds are less likely to occur with heavier, higher
quality cookware.
An induction cooktop may also produce faint clicking
sounds from the electronic switches that maintain the
desired cooking temperature. You may also hear a fan
that cools the electronics inside the cooktop.
NOTE
Be sure to read detailed instructions for induction
cooktop cleaning in the "Care and Cleaning" sec-
tion and "Before You Call" checklist section of this
Use and Care Manual.
Figure 1: Induction sounds
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