I have just installed a AAA1473 Diplomat induction hob I switch on at the mains and the control panel lights up showing all the 8s then goes off, do I have to have a metal pan on before I get any indication, I hear it click when I first switch on and then another click as though a cut out has tripped, is this the norm please?

John M, September 2008

yes , you need induction pans

also can you help me have you the manual as l have locked mine

j sharp, December 2008

Hi there i have one of these induction hobs. When i cook on it and it heats up the hob the hob seems to heat up and then slow down. I hear a noise as well but its almost like its stopping. I have never had and induction hob and im unsure if i have a problem with it or not.

Stu, October 2008

Hi John, yes this is normal, you have to have ametal pan on it.The clicks are the safety cut off to save power.Put on a pan of water etc.Turn the machine on, set that element that you want to heat and away it will go.
All the best.

FOXY, September 2008