Induction Cooking Zones; Pan Sensing - Kenmore 970C6702 series User Manual

Induction Cooking Zones

Pan Sensing

The cooking zone sensors located below the cooktop surface
require that certain cookware conditions are met before the
induction cooking zones can operate.
If a cooking zone is activated and no cookware is detected, the
zone display will flash with the last power level setting
(Figure 6). If improper cookware is used, the cooking zones may
not heat.
Figure 6: Flashing error message
The conditions that generate a flashing message are illustrated
in Figure 7. Use Figure 7 as a guide to help to correct the
problem before attempting to reactivate any of the cooking
zones.
If the problem or problems are not corrected, the cooking zone
will automatically turn off after three minutes.
Important note:
It is recommended that you lower the requested power level
setting before correcting the pan sensing message.
Pan Sensing on the Induction Cooking Zones
The cooktop graphics are guides to minimum and maximum pan
size for each cooking zone.
Minimum Pan Size
Induction cooking zones require a minimum pan size in order to
activate. The gap in the lines on each cooking zone indicates the
smallest pan size (Figure 8).
If a pan that is induction-capable is centered properly but is too
small, the display will flash and the pan will not heat. Select a
larger pan that meets the minimum size requirement for that
cooking zone or use a different cooking zone
Maximum Recommended Pan Size
The ends of the lines on the cooktop graphics indicate the
recommended maximum pan size for that zone
It is recommended to not use pans with bottoms that extend
more than 1/2" (13 mm) beyond any of the longer lines for each
cooking zone.
The cookware must make full contact with the ceramic glass
surface. Cookware should not rest on or touch the metal edges
of the cooktop.
Cookware base material has
good magnetic characteristics.
Cookware centered correctly
on cooking zone.
Flat pan bottom and straight
sides.
Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size
for cooking zone.
Pan rests completely and is
level on the cooktop surface.
Pan is properly balanced.
Figure 7: Troubleshooting guide
(Figure 9).
(Figure 9).
Figure 8: Minimum pan size
markings
13
Correct
Cookware base material is non-
magnetic.
Cookware not centered on
cooking zone.
Curved or warped pan
bottoms or sides.
Pan does not meet the
minimum size required (too
small) for cooking zone.
Pan bottom rests on cooktop
edge.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 9: Maximum pan size
markings
Incorrect