Cookware that is suitable for induction cooking must have a ferromagnetic base, i.e. it must be attracted by a magnet. The base must also match the size of the cooking zone. If cookware is not detected on a cooking zone, place this on the cooking zone with the next smallest diameter.

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Size and characteristics of the cookware

To be able correctly detect the cookware, you must take the size and the material of the cookware into consideration. All cookware bases must be perfectly flat and smooth. Use the cookware test to check whether the cookware is suitable.

The quality of the cookware has a major influence on the speed and the result of the cooking process. You can use this function to test the quality of the cookware. Before the test, ensure that the diameter of the cookware base corresponds to the diameter of the cooking zone being used.

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Carrying out the cookware test

Step 1: At room temperature, place the cookware with approx. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking zone that best fits the base of the cookware in terms of size.

Step 2: Go to the basic settings and select  C 12

Step 3: Touch the settings area.0 flashes in the cooking zones.

The function is switched on.

After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking zone displays.

Checking the result

You can see what the result means for the quality and speed of the cooking process in the following results:

0- The cookware is not suitable for the cooking zone and therefore does not heat up.

1-The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and cooking is not progressing as well as it ought to.

2-The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking is progressing well. To reactivate this function, touch the settings area.

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