GE Profile 700 Series Owner's Manual page 14

Cookware for Induction Cooktop
Cookware for Induction Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on induction cooktops.
Recommended
heat distribution and even cooking results. Choose
cookware made of magnetic stainless steel, enamel
coated cast iron, enameled steel or combinations of
these materials.
Some cookware is specifically identified by the
magnet to test if the cookware will work.
Flat-bottomed pans give best results. Pans with rims or
slight ridges can be used.
Round pans give best results. Pans with warped or
curved bottoms will not heat evenly.
For wok cooking, use a flat-bottomed wok. Do not use a
wok with a support ring.
bottomed pans. bottomed wok.
Using the Correct Size Cookware
Pans that are not ferrous or are too small will not allow
the induction surface units to turn on, and the ON
indicator for that surface unit location will flash for 25
centered on the induction coil, the power for the surface
Cookware larger than the surface unit ring may be used;
however, heat will only occur above the surface unit.
with the glass surface.
Do not allow the bottom of the pan or cookware to touch
the surrounding metal cooktop trim.
For best performance, match the pan size to the surface
unit
generate less power at any given setting.
When a surface unit is shut off because of missing,
misplaced, or unsuitable cookware; the knob must first
be turned to the "OFF" position before trying to turn the
affected surface unit back on.
Cookware "Noise"
Slight sounds may be produced by different types
of cookware. Heavier pans such as enameled cast
iron produce less noise than a lighter weight multi-ply
stainless steel pan. The size of the pan, and the amount
of contents, can also contribute to the sound level.
power level settings, magnetic fields may interact and
Not Recommended
For Best Result
lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids. Wet pans
and lids may stick to the surface when cool and may
leave mineral deposits on the cooktop that may affect
the cooktop appearance.
of wok will not heat on glass surface units. We
recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your local retail store. The
bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as
the surface unit to ensure proper contact.
cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers.
All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct
size.
For more recommended cookware
and additional troubleshooting tips,
surface unit will
at GEAppliances.com/support.
produce a low whistle or intermittent "hum". These
noises can be reduced or eliminated by lowering or
raising the power level settings of one or both of the
surface units. Pans that completely cover the surface
unit ring will produce less noise.
A low "humming" noise is normal particularly on high
settings.
Min. Dia.
5" Min. Dia.
Pan Size
Pan Size
7" Min. Dia.
Pan Size
5" Min. Dia.
Pan Size
for each surface unit.
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