IKEA TVÄRSÄKER Manual page 18

SETTING SURfaCE CONTROLS SETTING SURfaCE CONTROLS
Induction Cooking Zone
To operate an induction cooking zone:
1. Place correctly sized cookware on the cooking
zone.
2. Press the On-Off key of the cooking zone until it
beeps. A - (dash) will appear in the display.
3. Press the + or - key for the cooking zone until
you reach the desired setting (refer to the
Recommended Induction zone settings in the
table on this page).
4. When cooking is complete, turn the induction
cooking zone OFF by pressing its on-off key be-
fore removing the cookware.
The cooktop has a sensor to detect cookware in the
cooking zone. The cooking zone will not become
active without proper cookware in position.
Suggested radiant surface element settings
Start most cooking operations on a higher setting
and then adjust to a lower setting to finish cooking.
The suggested settings found in "Table 1: Suggested
induction cooking zone settings" are based on
cooking with medium-weight stainless steel pans
with lids. Settings may vary when using other types
of pans
.
Induction surface cooking zones
NOTE
The cooktop has a sensor to detect cookware
in the cooking zone. The cooking zone will not
become active without proper cookware in
position
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Settings Type of Cooktop
Power boost Use to start heating pans that con-
(P) tain large amounts of food or to
bring large pots of water to boil
High (9) Start most foods, bring water to a
boil, pan broiling
Medium High Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fry
(7 - 8)
Medium (5 Maintain a slow boil, thicken
- 6) sauces and gravies or steam veg-
etables
Medium Low Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
(2 - 4)
Low (L) Keep warm, melt
Note:
• The Power Boost (P) setting is only available
immediately after activating a cooking zone by
pressing the + key. The cooktop will remain
in Power Boost for up to 10 minutes. After 10
minutes, the cooking zone will automatically
change to the High (H) setting.
• The size and type of utensil used and the
amount and type of food being cooked will
influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
• The Hot Surface indicator light will turn on
when heat is detected in a cook zone. The light
will remain on until the heated surface area
has cooled sufficiently.
Table 1: Suggested induction cooking zone
settings
IMpORTaNT
Do not leave empty cookware on an operating
cooking zone. Cookware will heat very quickly and
may be damaged or warped if left on the cooking
zone empty.
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