Before Using The Cooktop; Induction Cooktop Characteristics; Cookware - Sharp SCH2443GB Operation Manual

BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

INDUCTION COOKTOP
CHARACTERISTICS
Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient and economical
cooking technology. It works by electromagnetic field generat-
ing instant heat directly to the cookware bottom, rather than
indirectly through heating the ceramic glass surface.
The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while
CAUTION
turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The ceramic
glass surface may be HOT from residual heat transferred from
the cookware that can cause burns.
PAN DETECTION
The induction system automatically detects each heating area in
a safe condition for use and detects suitable cookware placed in
each Cooking Zone to eliminate accidental operation.
COOKWARE SIZE DETECTION
The cookware recognition system automatically detects and
adapts the Cooking Zones power level to the cookware sizes
in use.
EFFICIENT
Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy. Water
boils quickly with induction power levels.

COOKWARE

USING COMPATIBLE COOKWARE
The cookware recognition system used in each Cooking Zone
requires the use of cookware made with magnetic material to
start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.
When purchasing utensils, look for cookware with the Induction
Compatible Symbol on the retail box. Check that the bases of
your cookware are attracted by a magnet to find out if they are
suitable.
Heavy, high-quality stainless steel cookware is always recom-
mended to use on your Induction Cooktop surface.
If the base of the cookware is only partially magnetic, only the
magnetic area will heat. Heat may not be distributed evenly. The
non-magnetic area may not heat up to a sufficient temperature
for cooking.
SELECTING SURFACE COOKING COOKWARE
The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the
Induction Heater. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. Be sure to follow all the recom-
mendations for using cookware. Use cookware made with the
correct material for Induction Cooking.
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PROPER COOKWARE MATERIAL
Proper cookware for your cooktop is flat-bottomed pots or pans
with or made from the following:
• Magnetic stainless steel
• Cast iron
• Enameled iron
• Nickel
NOTE: Some cookware can produce noises when used on
induction cooking zones. This is not a fault in the cooktop, and
its function will not be impaired in any way as a result.
IMPROPER COOKWARE MATERIAL
Do not use cookware on your cooktop with or made from the
following:
• Non-magnetic stainless steel
• Bottom measuring less than 4.7" (120 mm) on left heaters
and right front heater
• Bottom measuring less than 5.7" (145 mm) on right rear
heater
• Pot with stands
• Heat resistant glass
• Ceramic
• Copper
• Aluminum
ATTENTION:
• Use quality cookware with heavy bottoms for better heat
distribution allowing for more even cooking results.
• Use appropriate pan size for the food being cooked.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent damage
in the form of breakage, fusion or marring that can affect
the ceramic glass cooktop. (This type of damage is not
covered by your warranty.)
• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup.
Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface,
especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic glass cooktop
surface without being lifted. Over time, sliding ANY type of
cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall
appearance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches
will make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall
appearance of the cooktop.
DO NOT SLIDE COOKWARE across the cooktop surface.
Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the
ceramic cooktop.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE directly
CAUTION
with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
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