Helpful Hints And Tips - Westinghouse WHI641BCA User Manual

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

TIPS & INFORMATION
TIPS & INFORMATION
Use the correct cookware induction cooktop.
Cookware for induction cooking zones
Important! For induction cooking zones a strong
electro-magnetic field creates the heat in the cookware
very quickly.
Cookware material
• Correct: cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless
steel, the bottom made of multilayer (with correct
mark from a manufacturer).
• Incorrect: aluminium, copper, brass, glass, ceramic,
porcelain.
Find the right cookware
Only magnetic pots and pans work with induction.
Cookware is correct for an induction hob if:
Check to see if your cookware is compatible: Place a
magnet on the bottom of your pot or pan - if it clings
firmly, the cookware will work with your cooktop.
Choose the right size pot or pan for the right cooking
zone.
• Water boils very quickly on a zone set to the highest
heat setting.
• A magnet pulls to the bottom of the cookware.
The bottom of the cookware must be as thick and flat as
possible. Cookware dimensions: induction cooking zones
adapt to the dimension of the bottom of the cookware
automatically to some limit.
The noises during operation
If you can hear:
• A cracking noise: cookware is made of different
materials.
• Whistle sound: one or more cooking zones with high
power levels and the cookware is made of different
materials.
• Humming: high power levels in use.
• Clicking: electric switching occurs.
• Hissing, buzzing: the fan is in operation.
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HINTS AND TIPS
 Magnet Sticks
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics
 Magnet Falls
Cookware base material is
non-magnetic
The noises are normal and do not refer to appliance
malfunction. If unfamiliar with induction units please first
compare the operating sounds of a demonstration model
at your retailer before calling service. If a service call is
placed and the sounds are normal you will be charged for
the visit.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
Energy saving
• If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware.
• Put cookware on a cooking zone before you start it.