GE PHP900DMBB Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How induction cooking works. ge.com Min. Size Use the minimum size pan for the element. The pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the bottom. The elements beneath the cooking surface produce a magnetic field that causes the electrons in the ferrous metal pan to vibrate and produce heat. The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat is produced in the cooking pan, and cannot be generated until a pan is placed on the cooking surface. When the element is activated, the pan begins to heat immediately and in turn heats the contents of the pan. Magnetic induction cooking requires the use of cookware made of ferrous metals-metals to which magnets will stick, such as iron or steel. Use pans that fit the element size. The pan must be large enough for the safety sensor to activate an element. The cooktop will not start if a very small steel or iron utensil (less than the minimum size across the bottom) is placed on the cooking surface when the unit is turned on-items such as steel spatulas, cooking spoons, knives and other small utensils. 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size 4-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size 7" Min. Dia. Pan Size 30" Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element . 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size 7" Min. Dia. Pan Size 4-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size Using the correct size cookware Each cooking element requires a MINIMUM pan size. If the pan is properly centered, and of the correct material, but is too small for the cooking element, the element cannot be activated. The display will flash "F" along with the power level selected. Cookware larger than the element ring may be used; however, heat will only occur above the element. For best results, the cookware must make FULL contact with the glass surface. Do not allow the bottom of the pan or cookware to touch the surrounding metal cooktop trim or to overlap the cooktop controls. For best performance, match the pan size to the element size. Using a smaller pot on a larger burner will generate less power at any given setting. 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size 7" Min. Dia. Pan Size 36" Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element . 7