Induction surface started making a barely noticeable high-pitch whining noise, even when it is not in use, is this dangerous?
We have been using a 4-slot Amica induction surface for 4 years now, and it started making a barely noticeable high-pitch whining noise, even when it is not in use. Is this dangerous? Can aging induction surfaces pose a danger of electrocution, fire or something else?
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Glad you are getting this checked out.
As Steve mentioned, it sounds like the power supply or the supporting electronics for the hob is starting to fail. To be on the safe side, I would isolate the power to it if at all possible (UK hobs are required to have a wall mounted isolation switch).
Certified electrical appliances are designed to "Fail safe” so the risk of fires etc. is small, but your hob is sending you a clear warning sign that it is not very well and should be turned off. Depending on the nature of the fault, this may eventually result in absolutely nothing at all (apart from mild irritation), a totally dead hob, a small bang, or indeed a big bang. The greatest risk you are probably taking is that your insurance company will not cover you should something adverse happen and they prove you continued using the device despite being aware of it malfunctioning.
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Noise is uncritical and harmless Even if the noises that sometimes occur when cooking on induction may be shrill and unpleasant, you don't have to worry about your hob or cookware: Neither one nor the other is damaged by the noise development.Should induction cooktop make noise?
A humming sound while cooking or boiling on an induction cooking surface is normal. Slight humming or buzzing sounds may be produced by different types of cookware. Heavier pans such as enameled cast iron produce less noise than a lighter weight multi-ply stainless steel pan.Why is my induction hob whistling?
Whistling noises can possibly be caused using one or more cooking zones with a large heating stage and the cookware made of different materials (type of construction). Humming noises can be possibly caused by using a large heating stage. Clicking noises can be possibly be heard during electronic switching operations.Why does my power supply make a high pitched noise?
High-pitched hisses or whines are typically caused by external electromagnetic interference. Keep your power supply away from anything which produces electromagnetic interference \u2014 for example, fluorescent lights, power strips, flat-screen monitors, or large batteries.Why is my induction hob beeping?
Using unsuitable cookware on the cooking plate can cause your induction cooktop to beep and stop working. To avoid this, please make sure that the cookware is made of steel, iron or a stainless-steel cladding base and the base diameter is larger than 12 cm.Furnace Making Noise | High Pitch Squeal Screech | Fix Furnace Inducer Motor
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