Whirlpool WCI55US4JB - Manual

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:

Ƀ

Enameled steel

Ƀ

Cast Iron

Ƀ

Stainless steel designed for induction cooking

Non-Ferromagnetic materials include:

Ƀ

Stainless Steel

Ƀ

Glass

Ƀ

Copper

Ƀ

Aluminum

NORMAL INDUCTION OPERATING NOISES

You may hear the following operational noises:

Ƀ

CRACKING NOISES:

You may hear a cracking

noise when you are using cookware made of two or

more materials.

Ƀ

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.)

Ƀ

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.

Ƀ

CLICKING:

Electric switches are operating on

induction control board.

Ƀ

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 flat and flush with the

cooking element.

The cookware may not

work properly if the

bottom of the pan is

warped and not flush 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

fit on the cooking element.

The pan is properly balanced

and should be flat and flush

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 flat

bottom.

The cookware may not

work properly if the

bottom of the pan is

rounded.

©2020 All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Part No. W11363125A. HC180095.