Part # 4520898 (03/31/11) Page 25
Fault Possible Cause Action To Take By Operator Or Operating
Personnel
After a long permanent
operating time, the
heating switches o and
on within minutes
Coil overheated, cooking area too hot
Empty pan
Pan with overheated oil
Switch cooker o, remove pan and wait until
the cooking area has cooled o
Small metallic objects
(e.g. spoon) are heated
up on the cooking area
Pan detection circuit is defective Ask your supplier for repair service
To verify, if the pan is suitable, use a permanent magnet and nd out if it sticks on the bottom of the pan. If not, your pan
is not suitable for induction cooking. Choose a pan which is recommended for induction cooking. Choose pan material
suitable for induction appliances.
The cooling-system (fan) starts to operate when the ambient temperature in the control area exceeds 131°F/55°C. At
heat temperatures higher than 158°F /70°C the controller automatically reduces the power to keep the unit in normal
operating conditions. The cooker runs in a non continuous mode. This mode can be heard.
TROUBLESHOOTING continued