Ceramic hob, switching on and off while cooking ?

[69 coupe]

Is the above correct?

I've never used one of these before and seems every women/man I've asked can't remember the simple question of hob ring theory of operation.

Just fitted a Sovereign cerammic electric hob, http://www.argosspares.co.uk/images/mediator/580/a... wired correctly using 6mm cooker cable to single cooker point direct to consumer unit with 32amp fuse.

This hob is second_hand & came with a Indesit fan oven for not a lot of cash.

When I switch on a ring the element underneath will glow red hot & eventually switch off, (I hear a relay or thermostat kicking in). Is this how these type of hobs work?

All 4 zones do this & all four warning lamps illuminate indicating that the individual ring zone are too hot too touch & switch off when the glass is cool.

I fried a couple of eggs on it, with the ring switching on/off many time when cooking; cooking time was similar if not better than gas, I use heavy steel frying pans.

Again any ceramic hob owners give any insight if this is correct operation or should the red glow stay on constantly whilst cooking.

[miniman]

That's how they work.

[69 coupe]

miniman said:

That's how they work.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease
I tried googling for "ceramic hob switching on & off when cooking" no results confirmed that they do indeed switch on/off when cooking.