IKEA FLACKSTA Manual page 23

ENGLISH
COOKWARE GUIDANCE
The size and type of cookware used will
in fluence the heat setting needed for
best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper
cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and
Figure 10.
Check for flatness
by rotating a ruler
across the bottom
of the cookware (see
Figure 10). Cookware
should have flat
bottoms that make
good contact with
the entire surface of
the heating element
(see Figure 13).
Cookware Material Types
Cookware material is especially important
when using an induction cooktop. The
cookware must contain magnetic iron or
steel to work on an induction cooktop.
Common materials for induction cookware
include the following:
Figure 10: Testing
cookware
• Stainless Steel Slow heat conductor
with uneven cooking results. Durable,
easy to clean, and resists staining. Some
types of stainless steel will not work on
an induction cooktop. Use the magnet
test (see "Figure 12. Magnet test") to
check stainless steel cookware.
• Cast Iron A slow heat conductor that
retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once
cooking temperature is reached.
• Porcelain enamel on metal Heating
characteristics will vary depending on
the base material. Porcelain enamel
on a compatible metal will work on an
induction cooktop. Use the magnet test
to check porcelain enamel cookware.
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