Panasonic KY-B84AX Operating Instructions - Page 6
Types of Cookware that Can be Used
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Types of Cookware that Can be Used Material Compatible cookware Shape of the bottom Iron/Cast iron Enameled iron Magnetic stainless steel (Magnets stick to the bottom.) * The heating power may not be as strong for some stainless steel cookware. Incompatible cookware -- Aluminum/Copper -- Heat-resistant glass -- Ceramic and earthenware -- Nonmagnetic stainless steel (Magnets do not stick to the bottom.) * Some nonmagnetic stainless steel cookware can be used. Compatible cookware The bottom is flat and uniformly contacts with the top plate. Incompatible cookware Size (Bottom diameter) Round-bottomed cookware Curved-bottomed cookware Cookware with legs Thin-bottomed or protrusions cookware * Do not use curved-bottomed cookware curved 3 mm or over, as the safety features may not activate properly, heating power may be diminished, or the cookware may not be heated. Compatible cookware For front IH heaters: 14.5 cm or over For rear IH heaters: 12 cm or over * Use the cookware that fits the size of the cooking zone. 10 CAUTION -- Do not heat and scorch empty enameled cookware. Enameled bottom may melt and damage the top plate. -- Do not use ceramic and earthenware cookware even if it is made for induction heating. -- Depending on the shape, some ceramic and earthenware cookware may damage the IH heater. -- When the IH heater reaches a high temperature, the heating power will be controlled to reduce the heat level and cooking will not be done properly, thereby affecting cooking performance. And heating may automatically stop due to safety features. NOTE When using the Deep frying temperature control sensor or Pan frying temperature control sensor, the following situations may occur depending on the type, material, and shape and size of the bottom of cookware. -- Actual oil temperature varies from the set oil temperature. -- The preheating time gets longer. -- The cookware does not get heated due to a detected abnormality. ■■ How to check IH heater cookware compatibility 1. Place cookware filled with about 1 cup of water on an IH heater. 2. Touch to turn on the main power. 3. Touch the key of the IH heater to be used and check the power indicator. (In case of the left front IH heater) -- If the cookware is compatible, power indicator will stay lit. -- If the cookware is incompatible, power indicator will flash. 4. Touch the key touched in step 3 to turn off the IH heater. (In case of the left front IH heater) 11