Unsuitable Pans - Smeg HOBD482D User Manual

Power management function
This product has an electronically controlled power management function. The Power management
function detects when the maximum power level of 3.7 kW/16 A is being delivered for the combined
cooking elements (right and left hand side phases), optimising power distribution and avoiding any
overloading of the induction system.
To do this, the total power is monitored continuously, and reduced when necessary. If it is not possible
to supply the total power required, a control element reduces by a predefined amount the power in
another cooking element so that it is at a level immediately below its respective power curve. This
ensures that the current absorption of 16 A is not exceeded.
In this case the generator detects the last command with the highest priority sent by the user interface
and, if necessary, reduces the previous settings activated for another cooking element.
The Power management function is first activated when the presence of a pan is detected on the
cooking element.
Example:
If the power boost level (boost) (P) is selected in the same phase (right and left hand phase) in a
cooking area, the other cooking area is automatically prevented from simultaneously exceeding power
level 5.
This aspect is variable according to the limits set for the product (See paragraph 7.6).
How induction hobs work
Induction hobs work very differently from
traditional hobs or metal plate cookers. The
induction coil located under the vitreous ceramic
surface quickly creates a highly variable magnetic
field, which heats the magnetisable bottom of the
pan directly. The vitreous ceramic surface is only
heated by the hot pan. When the pan is removed
from the cooking area, the current supplied is cut
off immediately.
Pan presence detection
Each of the cooking areas is equipped with a
system to detect the presence of a pan. The
pan presence detection system recognises pans
with a magnetisable base suitable for use with
induction hobs.
If the pan is removed during operation, or if an
unsuitable pan is used, the display alongside the
bar graph flashes with the symbol
If there are no pans positioned on the cooking
area during the 20 second pan presence
detection period:
- The cooking area switches off automatically
after 20 seconds.
- The display for each cooking area will indicate
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Pans
Suitable pans
Only pans with a fully magnetisable base are
suitable to cook on induction hobs.
A magnet is able to stick to every point on the
whole bottom of the pan.
Pans suitable for use with induction
hobs
The pans to be used on induction cooking
surfaces must be made of metal, with magnetic
properties and with a sufficiently wide base.
Suitable pans:
- Enamelled steel pans with a thick bottom.
- Cast iron pans with an enamelled bottom.
­ Multi­layer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel
and aluminium pans with a special bottom.

Unsuitable pans:

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­ Brass, stainless steel, aluminium, refractory
glass, wooden, ceramic and terracotta pots and
pans.
- To see whether or not a pan is suitable, bring
a magnet up to its bottom: if the magnet is
attracted, the pan is suitable for induction
cooking. If you do not have a magnet, you can
put a small amount of water into the pan, place
it on a cooking area and turn the hob on. If the