Good To Know; How Induction Cooktops Work; Noises - Miele KM 7404 FX Operating And Installation Instructions

How induction cooktops work

An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. The coil creates a
magnetic field that reacts directly with
the base of the pan and heats it up. The
cooking zone itself is heated up
indirectly by the heat given off by the
pan.
An induction cooktop only works when
a pan with a magnetic base is placed
on it (see "Good to know - Cookware").
Induction automatically recognises the
size of the pan.

Noises

When using an induction cooking zone,
the following noises can occur in the
pan, depending on what it is made of
and how it has been constructed:
Buzzing on the higher power levels.
This will decrease or cease altogether
when the power level is reduced.
If the pan base is made of layers of
different materials (e.g. in a sandwiched
base), it might emit a crackling sound.
Whistling might occur if linked cooking
zones (see "Operation - Booster") are
being used at the same time, and the
pans also have bases made of layers of
different materials.
You might hear a clicking sound from
the electronic switches, especially on
lower power levels.
You might hear a whirring sound when
the cooling fan switches on. It switches
on to protect the electronics when the
cooktop is being used intensively. The
fan may continue to run after the
cooktop has been switched off.

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