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Part # 4521635 (03/04/08)Page 6
SECTION 4 – TESTS
Pan Material For Induction Cookers
When cooking with induction it is very important to use
the appropriate pan material. The bottom of the pan is the
element that closes the magnetic eld generated by the
induction coil. We highly recommend only appropriate
induction pans be used with this equipment.
A quick test can be performed to determine if a pan is
appropriate. For this test you will need 1- Liter (34 ounces)
of water at a temperature of 20°C (68°F). Heat up the pan
with the cooker set to maximum power and measure the
time it takes for the water to boil. Compare your time that
referenced by Garland: (2.5kW
➔
approx. 240 sec., 3.5kW
➔
approx. 140 sec., 5kW
➔
approx. 80 sec., 8kW
➔
approx.
60 sec.). This heat-up time gives you information regarding
the eciency of the pan tested. Bad pans have considerably
longer heating-up times for the same quantity of water.
A magnet can be used to determine whether the pan
material is appropriate for induction cooking. The magnet
must attach its self to the bottom of the pan. Please note, this
magnet test will not determine the material structure of the
pan or its eciency. In some cases the magnet will attach
itself to the bottom of the pan however, the pan may not
be suitable for use with induction cooking. Always use pans
which are suitable and designed for induction cooking.
Pan Detection
ATTENTION
The heating area is warmed up by the
hot pan. To avoid injuries (burns) do
not touch the heating area.
These tests show whether the induction cooker is operating
correctly when small diameter pans are used and, when
small metallic objects are heated-up on the heating area.
This test will require the following material:
An appropriate pan with a bottom diameter of 12cm (4.7”) or
two untreated round iron plates, approximately 4mm (0.16”)
thick:
• iron plate 1: diameter d = 12 cm (4.7”)
• iron plate 2: diameter d = 7 cm (2.75”)
Test With Pans
Step Action Level Result
1 Place the pan in
the middle of the
heating area
1...9 (12) Heat, the indicator
lights
2 Push the pan
until the edge of
the pan is in the
middle of the
heating area
1...9 (12) No heating, the
indicator does not
light
Test With Metallic Plates
Step Action Level Result
1 Place the metallic
plate 1 in the
middle of the
heating area
1...9 (12) Heat, the indicator
lights
2 Place the metallic
plate 2 in the
middle of the
heating area
1...9 (12) No heating, the
indicator does not
light