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Using Proper Cookware, The Magnet Test

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14 BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware The Magnet Test The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 2). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the heating element (see Figure 2). Figure 2: Testing cookware 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: • Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor. 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 4: 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. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, the cookware will work on your induction cooktop Magnet Sticks Magnet Falls Figure 4: Magnet test If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop. If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cookware will not heat up on your induction cooktop. CAUTION Proper cookware on an operating induction cooking zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty piece of cookware is left on an operating induction cooking zone, the rapid change in temperature may warp or damage the cookware. Cookware sold as induction-ready will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer. Figure 3: Induction symbol

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by ro-
tating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see Figure 1). Cookware
should have flat bot-
toms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element (see Figure 2).
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 in-
duction cooktop. Common materials for induction
cookware include the following:
•
Stainless Steel
- Slow heat conductor. 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 4:
Magnet test”) to check stainless steel cookware.
•
Cast Iron
- A slow heat conductor that retains
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking tem-
perature is reached.
•
Porcelain-enamel on metal
- Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on the base ma-
terial. Porcelain-enamel on a compatible metal
will work on an induction cooktop. Use the
magnet test to check porcelain-enamel cook-
ware.
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the
magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cook-
ware, the cookware will work on your induction
cooktop
Cookware sold as induc-
tion-ready will often have a
symbol printed on the bottom
by the manufacturer.
Figure 3: Induction symbol
The Magnet Test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see
Figure 2).
If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the
cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop.
If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cook-
ware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
Magnet
Sticks
Magnet
Falls
Figure 4:
Magnet test
CAUTION
Proper cookware on an operating induction cook-
ing zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty
piece of cookware is left on an operating induc-
tion cooking zone, the rapid change in tempera-
ture may warp or damage the cookware.