GE PHS920SFSS - Manual (Page 11)

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Cookware for Induction Cooktop
USING THE RANGE:
Cook
w
ar
e for Induction Cook
top
What Type of Pans Are Required?
You must use a ferrous pan when using the induction
coils on this range. The warming zone is not an induction
coil and will work with any type of cookware. You
can verify your pan is ferrous if a magnet sticks to it.
Quality cookware with heavy bottoms made of cast iron,
magnetic stainless steel and enameled steel work best.
For best results, use pans with flat bottoms. Woks that
do not have flat bottoms in close contact to the glass
surface will not work. Some pans are made especially for
induction cooking.
Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not
place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.
Pan Size and Shape
The induction coils require a minimum pan size in order
for the element to turn on. In order for the induction coil
to correctly determine if the pan is large enough, it is
important that the pan be centered within the circular
graphics marked on the glass cooking surface. The
minimum pan size that will work for each induction coil
is shown on the left. Pans that are not ferrous or are too
small will not allow the induction coil to turn on, and the
power level display for that coil location will flash for 30
seconds and then turn off. If a pan is removed from the
induction coil for more than 30 seconds, the power will
be shut off. Square pans will work, although round pans
that match the induction coil sizes work best. Cookware
larger than the cooktop glass graphics will work. For best results, match the pan size with the nearest-size
graphics on the glass cooking surface.
Cookware “Noise”
A low humming noise is normal when using induction
coils, especially on higher power settings. Heavy enamel
cast-iron pots produce less noise than lightweight steel
pans. The amount of food content in the pans can
also affect noise level. Pans that completely cover the
graphics on the glass will produce less noise. Water trapped under pans can boil, causing the cookware
to vibrate or slide on the glass surface. Water under
pans may also cause the controls to reduce the power
delivered to the cookware. To try to reduce the noise,
move pans slightly and/or change power levels.
Power Sharing
For power level H (high), if a surface unit is on for an
extended period of time or if multiple surface units are
on, there may be a slight reduction in power to the
surface unit. Water under pans may also cause the
controls to reduce the power delivered to the cookware.
Use the minimum size pan shown for each
cooking element.
5-3/4” Min.
Dia. Pan
Size
5-3/4” Min.
Dia. Pan
Size
4-3/4”
Min. Dia.
Pan Size
8” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
Use a griddle.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Use flat-bottomed pans.