Thermador CIT36XWB Instructions for Use - Page 10
Cooking with Induction
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Cooking with Induction Advantages of Induction Cooking Induction cooking is fundamentally different from traditional cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the cookware. This offers numerous advantages: ▯ Saves time when boiling and frying. ▯ Saves energy. ▯ Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not burn on as quickly. ▯ Heat control and safety - the cooktop increases or decreases the amount of heat supplied as soon as the user changes the setting. If the cookware is removed, the induction burner immediately interrupts the heat supply without it having been switched off. Cookware Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking, such as: ▯ Cookware made from enameled steel ▯ Cookware made from cast iron ▯ Special induction-compatible cookware made from stainless steel. To find out whether your cookware is suitable for induction cooking, check whether a magnet is attracted to the base of the item or refer to the manufacturer's specifications. Some induction cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic base: ▯ If the base of the cookware is only partially ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will heat up. This may mean that heat will not be distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking. ▯ The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the material from which the base of the cookware is made contains aluminum, for example. This may mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even that it will not be detected. Unsuitable cookware Do not ever use adapter plates for induction or cookware made of: ▯ Traditional stainless steel ▯ Glass ▯ Clay ▯ Copper ▯ Aluminum Properties of the base of the cookware The properties of the base of the cookware can affect the cooking result. Cookware made of materials that distribute heat evenly, such as saucepans with a stainless steel sandwich base, save time and energy. Cookware with a completely flat base works best. If the base of the cookware is uneven or embossed, this will reduce the heat supplied. No cookware/cookware of an unsuitable size Always place cookware inside the usable area of the cooking surface. If the cookware is not positioned correctly, is made of an unsuitable material or is not the right size, the : symbol appears next to the cooking zone display. Move the cookware or try again with a different pot or pan. If the active cookware is lifted from the cooking surface for longer than 30 seconds, the cooking zone automatically switches off. Empty cookware or cookware with a thin base Do not heat empty cookware and do not use cookware that has a thin base. The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty item of cookware can heat up so quickly that the automatic switch-off function has no time to react and an excessively high temperature is reached. This could melt the base of the cookware and damage the glass plate. If this happens, switch off the cooktop and do not touch the cookware. If the cooktop no longer works once it has cooled down, contact Customer Support. 10