Quick Reference Sheet
Induction Quick Reference Guide
USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE
When using induction cooktop elements, pan size, 
material, and positioning are very important to 
achieve the best results, and only ferromagnetic 
pans can be used for induction cooking.
Ferromagnetic materials include:
 • Enameled steel
 • Cast Iron
 • Stainless steel designed for induction cooking
Non-Ferromagnetic materials include:
 • Stainless Steel
 • Glass
 • Copper
 • Aluminum
NORMAL INDUCTION OPERATING NOISES
You may hear the following operational noises:
 • CRACKING NOISES: You may hear a cracking 
noise when you are using cookware made of two 
or more materials
 • WHISTLING: A whirling noise occurs when 
both back burners are in use. This is caused by 
vibrations. Whistling can vary depending on the 
weight or material of the cookware or the type of 
food you are cooking. (Noise can be reduced by 
using thicker cookware.)
 • HUMMING: You may hear a low humming when 
you set an element to a high power setting. This 
sound is generated by energy transmission, and 
it will disappear when cooktop is turned off, or at 
lower power settings.
 • CLICKING: Electric switches are operating on 
induction control board.
 • HISSING, BUZZING: You may hear a fan noise 
during cooktop/oven operation. You may continue 
to hear it even after the cooktop/oven is turned 
off. This is normal. The fan runs to cool down the 
temperature inside. It will automatically shut off 
after a short period of time.
These noises are normal and do not indicate any 
defects.
CORRECT USAGE INCORRECT USAGE
Use magnetic pans that are 
recommended for induction 
cooktops. A magnet should 
stick to the bottom of the pan.
The cookware will not work if 
a magnet does not stick to the 
bottom of the pan.
The cookware bottom should 
be centered on the cooking 
element area.
The cookware may not work 
properly if the bottom of the pan 
is not centered on the cooking 
element area.
The bottom of the pan should 
be at and ush with the 
cooking element.
The cookware may not work 
properly if the bottom of the pan 
is warped and not ush with the 
cooking element.
The diameter of the pan's base 
should be about the same size 
as the cooking element, and 
should not extend more than 
1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.
The cookware may not work 
properly if the diameter of 
the pan's base is too small or 
too large to t on the cooking 
element.
The pan is properly balanced 
and should be at and ush 
with the cooking element.
The cookware may not work 
properly if the bottom of the pan 
is tilted and not resting properly 
on the cooking element.
The pan should have a at 
bottom.
The cookware may not work 
properly if the bottom of the pan 
is rounded.
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