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2. Use 

Using the hob 

The induction cooking system is based on the physical 
phenomenon of magnetic induction. The main characteristic of 
this system is the direct transfer of energy from the generator 
to the pot. 

Advantages: 

When compared to electric hobs, your induction hob is: 

- Safer:

 lower temperature on the glass surface. 

- Faster:

 shorter food heating times. 

- More accurate:

 the hob immediately reacts to your 

commands 

- More efficient:

 90% of the absorbed energy is transformed 

into heat. Moreover, once the pot is removed from the hob, 
heat transmission is immediately interrupted, avoiding 
unnecessary heat losses. 

2.1 Cooking containers 

Use only pots bearing the symbol 

Important: 

to avoid permanent damage to the hob surface, do not use: 
- containers with less than perfectly flat bottoms. 
- metal containers with enamelled bottoms. 
- containers with a rough base, to avoid scratching the hob 
surface. 
- never place hot pots and pans on the surface of the hob's 
control panel 

2.1.1 Pre-existing containers 

Induction cooking uses magnetism to generate heat. 
Containers must therefore contain iron. Check if the pot 
material is magnetic using a magnet. Pots are not suitable if 
they are not magnetically detectable. 

2.1.2 Recommended pan bottom diameters 

IMPORTANT: if the pots are not correctly sized, the 
cooking zones will not turn on

For details of the minimum pot diameter that needs to be used 
on each zone, see the illustrated part of this manual. 

2.2 Energy saving 

Recommendations for best results: 
- Use pots and pans with a bottom diameter equal to that of 
the cooking zone. 
- Use only pots and pans with flat bottoms. 
- Where possible, keep the lid on pots during cooking  
- Cook vegetables, potatoes, etc. with a small amount of water 
to reduce cooking time. 
- Use a pressure cooker, it further reduces the energy 
consumption and cooking time  
- Place the pot in the centre of the cooking zone drawn on the 
hob. 

Using the extractor fan

The extraction system can be used in two versions: external 
extraction and evacuation or as a filter with internal 
recirculation. 

 Extraction version 

Fig.7

The fumes are evacuated towards the outside through a 
series of pipes (bought separately) fastened to the supplied 
connecting flange. 
The diameter of the exhaust pipe must be equivalent to the 
diameter of the connecting ring: 
- for rectangular outlets 222 x 89 mm 
- for circular outlets Ø 150 mm (*) 
 
For more information, see the page relative to the extraction 
version in the illustrated part of this manual. 

Fig.7c 

Connect the product to wall-mounted exhaust pipes and holes 
with a diameter equivalent to the air outlet (connecting flange). 
Using wall-mounted exhaust pipes and holes with a smaller 
diameter may reduce the efficiency of extraction and 
drastically increase noise levels.  
All responsibility in this regard is therefore denied. 

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Use ducting with the minimal indispensable length. 

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Use ducting with the least possible number of curves 
(maximum angle: 90°). 

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Avoid drastic changes in the ducting diameter. 

 Filtration version 

Fig. 8 

The extracted air will be filtered in special grease filters and 
odour filters before being sent back into the room. 
The product is supplied with all parts necessary for standard 
installation, with the air outlet positioned in the front part of the 
cabinet plinth. 
Four high-performance ceramic activated carbon filter packs 
are already supplied with the product. Ceramic filters are 
innovative modular carbon filters, which are regenerating (see 
the Maintenance - Activated carbon filters section of this 
manual). 
Their chemical-physical properties allow extremely efficient 
odour absorption and high mechanical resistance. 
For more information, see the page relative to the filtration 
version (in the illustrated part of this manual). 

Fig. 13b 
Visit the websites www.elica.com and 
www.shop.elica.com to check the complete range of 
available kits for different types of filtration and extraction 
installations.