Frigidaire FGIH3047VF Complete Owners Guide - Page 13

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 3 and Figure 3. To see if a piece of cookware will work on your induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see Figure 3). Induction-ready cookware will often have a symbol printed on the bottom by the manufacturer.. Figure 2: Induction symbol Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 3). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the cooking zone (see Figure 8 on page 14). Figure 3: Ruler test Cookware Selection Cookware selection 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 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 (Figure 4) 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 base material. Porcelain-enamel on a magnetic metal will work on an induction cooktop. Use the magnet test (Figure 4) to check porcelainenamel cookware. 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. Pan Sensing Sensors beneath the cooktop surface require that certain cookware conditions be met before an induction cooking zone will operate. If a cooking zone is turned on and no cookware is detected, the zone display showing the power setting will flash (Figure 5). Figure 5: Flashing error message The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated in Figure 8. If the situation is not corrected, the cooking zone will automatically turn off after three minutes. It's a good idea to lower the power setting before correcting the pan sensing message. 13