Induction Cooktops
If you're after a cooktop with super-fast heating and instant response to changes in temperature settings, all while staying cool to touch, then this is the technology for you.
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How Induction Works
An induction cooktop looks like your typical electric cooktop.
It differs in the way it provides heat.
Rather than heating up then transferring that heat to a pot like electric or gas tops.
These produce a magnetic field which creates energy around the surface and heats the cookware.
With the added benefit that your kitchen stays cooler during cooking.
Induction is considered the most superior type of cooktop, providing fast heat-up with a precise response to changes in temperature.
What size do you need?
If you're renovating your kitchen or replacing your existing cooktop, you need to think about size. Also consider how many cooking zones you're likely to use at once.
60cm – accommodates three zones comfortably.
Fitting four zones on a 60 cm cooktop can make the cooking space a little cramped.
Unless you regularly use four zones at once, three zones on a 60 cm cooktop might be all you'll need.
70–80 cm – accommodates four zones comfortably.
Giving more space for the times you use larger pots and pans.
90 cm – accommodates five zones comfortably.
It allows for the extra space required on the times you entertain.
Always think about the most you will need not what the space you use daily.
Key Features
Auto switch-off
This automatically turns the element off or down in the event of overheating, or if you remove a pan.
Safety cut-out
All induction cooktops have this safety feature.
If a cooking zone is switched on for an extended period of time without the temperature being altered, it will switch itself off automatically.
Auto heat-up
Auto heat-up allows the cooking zone to heat to a higher setting, then automatically turn down to a preset setting after a certain amount of time.
For example, you're cooking rice via the absorption method, when you want to bring it to the boil initially and then simmer.
Protection against overflows
The cooktop may shut down and a beep may sound should a spill overflow onto the controls. Clean the spill, then begin cooking again.
Pan detection
The induction cooktop won't work if there's no pan on the heating zone or the pan isn't suitable. Also, if the pan is removed from the cooking zone, the operation is stopped and a symbol is displayed.
The symbol disappears when the pan is put back to the heating zone and cooking continues with the power level set before.
If unsuitable cookware is used, a symbol indicates this and after a short period of time the cooking zone switches itself off.
Child lock
Gives you the ability to lock the controls, so only the user can operate the unit.
Controls
Touch control buttons or sliders control the heat setting you wish to select.
Power on/residual heat light
These bright and red, letting you know the surface is still warm.
Pause
They all come with a pause button that temporarily reduces your heat setting. Press the pause function again and it resumes at the original temperature.
Great if someone comes to the door in the middle of cooking.
Wok cooking
There are models that have a specially indented area for wok cooking.
These models can be quite pricey, and you'd want to use your wok a lot to justify the dedicated cooking area.
Alternatively, you can buy an compatible wok to use on any induction cooktop.
Cleaning
They are easy to clean. They have a continuous surface with no dirt traps, and the controls are touch-sensitive, so there are no knobs to clean around.
Because the surface doesn't get as hot as other electric cooktops.
Wipe over with a damp cloth and dry with a micro-fiber and you're done.
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