Culinary Arts and Management Workbook

Induction Cooker  

Principle Uses

  • Hi tech alternative to portable electric or butane burners

Special Characteristics

  • Ceramic cooking surface
  • Energy provided by high frequency radio waves
  • Instant heating up to 410 degrees F at 90% efficiency
  • Safer and more economical than coils or butane

Operating Hints

  • Requires proprietary cookware for best results
  • Has both warm and cook functions
  • Draws up to 1500 W of power from a standard 120 V outlet - one per outlet max
  • Pans must be centered and contact "burner" sufficiently to activate energy transfer
  • If a magnet sticks to a pan, it may be induction compatible, but may not be induction efficient
  • Pans must not contact frame during heat or while they are still hot - unit will be damaged
  • Do not use aluminum foil for cooking
  • Do not use outdoors
  • Buzzer sound indicates overheating
  • Pace makers may be affected

Cleaning

  • Ceramic surface and stainless steel housing may be wiped clean with a damp cloth
  • Water entering air entrance / outlet will damage unit
  • Harsh chemicals / abrasive will damage unit - use a metal liquid cleaner to remove tough stains