Things To Watch Out For; Important Tips For Induction; Induction Cooking Zones And Cooking Ware; Protection Against Overheating - Smeg SE2642ID Instructions For Fitting And Use

Safety switch-off
The maximum operating time for each individual cooking zone
is limited, and details are shown in the enclosed table of times.
When the safety switch-off has switched off the touch control
system, a "0" or an "H" is shown in the cooking level display
if there is still any residual heat left. Pressing the on/off key
makes the control system ready for operation again.
If more than one key is pressed simultaneously - with the ex-
ception of the Minus and Plus keys - the control system will not
accept this as a valid command. If one or more keys are activat-
ed for longer than 30 seconds, for example by boiling over or
the weight of a pan, the control system assumes that there is an
error and switches off automatically. If key operation continues,
a constant acoustic signal sounds.

2. Things to watch out for

2.1 Important tips for induction

2.1.1 Induction cooking zones and cooking ware

Your hob is equipped with induction cooking zones which are characterised by high performance when it comes
to quick heating and energy saving. The heat is generated direct in the bottom of the pots, where it's needed, with-
out a loss of energy through the ceramic hob. That's why the energy consumption is lower than with normal radi-
ation heating elements, as for example with glass ceramic hobs.
The glass is not directly heated, though it becomes hot due to the effect of heat reflected by the pan. When the
cooking zones are switched off, a hot cooking zone is indicated by the flashing "H" (residual heat indicator). In
induction cooking zones, heating is achieved by means of an induction coil installed below the ceramic hob which
produces an electromagnetic field. With the use of magnetizable pans or dishes made of steel, steel mesh or iron
cast (suitable for induction ceramic hob), energy is transmitted directly to the bottom of the equipment.
Only use induction cooking zones with suitable cooking utensils, made of materials such as steel, steel
mesh or cast iron. Stainless steel pans with copper or aluminium bottoms are not suitable and neither is
cookware made of fireproof glass or terracotta or ceramic cookware (for the minimal or maximum diame-
ter of pot bottoms see the chart in section 2.1.3). When you purchase a set of pans, check for the label
"Suitable for induction".

2.1.2 Protection against overheating

The ceramic hob is provided with a protection against overheating, which protects the electronics against damage.
The protection against overheating works in several stages. If there is a significant increase in the heat of the
ceramic hob, then a two-stage fan switches on. If this is not enough, then the power level mode will be deactivated
and the power for the individual cooking zones decreased or switched off completely. Full power will be available
again once the ceramic hob has cooled down.
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Table of times
MOT = maximum operating time,
in hours
"
Cooking level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MOT (h)
6
6
5
5
4
1,5
1,5
1,5
1,5
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