Induction Cooking Zones; Pan Sensing - Frigidaire Professional FPCF3091LF User & Care Manual

Cookware for induction cooking zones
When purchasing pans, look for
cookware specifically identified
by the manufacturer for use
with induction cooking or
marked as "Induction Ready". If
you are not sure, use a magnet
to test whether the pan material
type will work. If a magnet
sticks to the bottom of the
cookware, the material type is
correct. (See Fig. 1).
Use quality cookware in good condition
It is recommended to always use heavier high quality
magnetic base cookware on induction zones. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the
ceramic surface. Even high quality cookware can scratch the
cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the
ceramic cooktop without being lifted up.
Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the surface
will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop.
Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the
ceramic surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance
of the cooktop. Be sure to follow all the manufacturer's
recommendations when using cookware that was made for
induction cooking.
Pan sensing - induction cooking zones
Both cooking zones may display a
pan sensing message. If a
cooking zone was activated and
no pan is detected, the affected
cooking zone display window will
flash with the last power level
setting (See Fig. 2).
The cooking zone sensors located
below the cooktop surface require
that certain cookware conditions are
met before they can operate.
The conditions that might generate an error message are
illustrated in the "incorrect" column in Fig. 3. Be sure to
check that the induction cookware has met all the "correct"
conditions. If the problem(s) are not corrected the cooking
zone will automatically deactivate after 3 minutes.
NOTE
It is recommended that you lower the requested power
level setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

INDUCTION COOKING ZONES

IMPORTANT
One or more incorrect cookware conditions may be
detected by sensors located below the 2 induction cooking
zones. If the cookware does not meet the correct
conditions, the cooking zones may not heat. Use the
checklist below to correct the problem(s) before
attempting to reactivate cooking zones.
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.
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.
Fig. 3
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