Bertazzoni PM360IGX User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

If a piece of cookware, which is not suitable for induction cooking, is placed on an element, there will be no

power output on the element.

We reserve the right to make any changes to internal components, as well as, to make any (cosmetic)

modifications on the outside in an effort to improve our products.

Users with pacemakers or defibrilators must consult with their pacemaker manufacturer or their physician

prior to using this cooktop which incorporates an induction heating source.

If a crack appears in the glass surface, disconnect the unit immediately to avoid any risk of electric shock. If

the unit is connected directly to supply inside a junction box, then disconnect its breaker, or remove fuses

manually.

Do not use your cooktop until the glass top has been replaced.

When cooking, never use aluminum foil, never place products wrapped in aluminum foil or products deep-

frozen in aluminum packs on the cooktop.

Aluminum foil could melt and damage the vitroceramic glass beyond repair.

The Principle of Induction

When an induction element, also called: ‘a heating zone’ or simply: ‘a coil’ - is switched on, the appropriate

piece of cookware used, and a desired level of heating power selected, the electronic circuit unit (‘induction

generator’ or ‘inverter’) powers up the induction element which creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field

continuously changes in terms of frequency and intensity, and this creates induced ‘eddy’ currents in the

bottom of the pot or pan and ultimately results in heat. The heat is transferred directly to the food being

cooked.

Thus, induction heat makes the cookware a direct source of heat, featuring high level of efficiency with

extremely low energy loss and unparalleled heating level control.

With induction cooking there is very little ‘heating inertia’. Induction cooking elements do not incorporate a

heat generating element, unlike convectional electric rings, halogen or radiant elements etc, therefore, heat

levels can be changed very quickly.

For induction, energy efficiency is within a range of 90-95%, compared with 55-65% for conventional and

radiant element, or 45% - 55% for gas fueled burners. The energy efficiency contributes to substantial

energy savings, both beneficial to the owner as well as the environment.

Induction cooking elements are sensitive to the cookware type being used :

- If there is no cookware placed on the element, or if the cookware is not of induction grade, there will be no

power emitted by the element.

- If the the piece of cookware is placed partially on the element, or if it is smaller than the element, the

internal sensors will reduce power to the element.

- If the pot/pan is fully removed from the element, the power output will be instantaneously reduced to ‘0’.

The controls will turn the element off after a minute, unless the piece is returned onto the element.

When compared to other methods of cooking, induction cooking has a very low level of ambient heat, thus

making cooking more pleasurable, with a reduced need for ventilation.

Finally, the vitroceramic glass as a cooking surface barely becomes hot and this makes cleaning much

easier.

When using induction elements, some cookware may produce faint humming sound. This is a normal

occurrence. The noise is a result of vibrations caused by induced currents.

For a proper choice of pots and pans, please see “Cookware for Your Induction”

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