Thermador CIT36YWBB Instructions for Use - Page 36

en-us FAQs FAQs 12 FAQs FAQs 12.1 Using the appliance Nothing appears on the display The display brightness may not be set correctly. Look at the display from above and set the brightness in the basic settings. → "Basic settings", Page 27 12.2 Noises Why I can hear Noises may be generated while using noises while I'm the cooktop depending on the proper- cooking? ties of the base of the cookware. These noises are normal for induction technol- ogy. They do not indicate that there is a fault. Possible noises ¡ A deep humming noise similar to a transformer: Occurs when cooking at a high power level. This noise disappears or becomes quieter when you reduce the power level. ¡ A quiet humming: The cookware may be too small for the cooking position or not suitable for induction cooking. Use larger cookware or move it to a different position on the cooking surface. ¡ A quiet whistling noise: This can be heard when the cookware is empty. This noise disappears when you add water or food to the cookware. ¡ Loud whistling noises: These may arise if you are operating two cooking zones at the same time and at 12.3 Cookware Which cook- Refer to the section on induction cook- ware is suitable ing for additional information on which for the induction items of cookware are suitable for the cooktop? induction cooking. → "Induction cooking", Page 8 Why is the cooktop not heating? Make sure the cookware is suitable for use with an induction cooktop. Why is it taking Make sure the cookware is suitable for so long for the use with an induction cooktop. cookware to Refer to the section on induction cookheat up or why ing for additional information on which is it not heating items of cookware are suitable for the up sufficiently induction cooking. despite being → "Induction cooking", Page 8 on a high power setting? The main display shows a warning message and a signal tone sounds. Remove any liquid or remnants of food from the control panel. Remove any objects from the control panel. Refer to the basic settings section for instructions on how to deactivate the signal tone. → "Basic settings", Page 27 the maximum power level. These whistling noises disappear or become quieter when you reduce the power level. ¡ Crackling: This noise occurs when the cookware is made from different multilayer materials, or if you use cookware of different sizes and different materials. The volume of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked or the cooking method. ¡ Fan noises: The cooktop is equipped with a fan that switches on automatically at high temperatures. The fan may also continue to run after you have switched the cooktop off if the temperature measured is still too high. ¡ Clicking: Occasional clicking when activating or moving an item of cookware is completely normal. Now and again, other completely random noises that have nothing to do with the cookware may occur. The depiction of The depiction of the cookware on the the cookware touchscreen display is purely indicative. on the touch- Make sure that the cookware is comscreen display pletely inside the usable area of the does not match cooking surface. the actual cookware in terms of size and shape. There is cook- There are more than eight items of ware on the cookware on the cooking surface. cooking surface The cookware is too small: A diame- that is not being ter of between 3½ and 13" (90 and shown on the 340 mm) is recommended. Use a touchscreen larger cookware or cookware that is display. suitable for induction cooking. Alterna- tively, switch the positions of the cook- ware on the cooking surface. 36