What is the difference between induction and ceramic glass panel

Increasingly, users are wondering what is better to buy for the home: an induction panel or glass ceramics with electric. Naturally, the best option is to meet the requirements of the future owner. Evaluating the pros and cons of various models, it is important to clearly set your own priorities of choice. Different models will certainly differ from each other, but how critical the difference will be is a subjective question.

General characteristics

Design Modern home appliances meet all the requirements and fashion trends: they are deprived of non-functional parts and are suitable for any kitchen. Smooth surfaces can be in several basic colors: black, white, gray and even golden. Therefore, this criterion for comparison can be omitted.

Far more important factors such as:

• device type: portable, built-in or freestanding;
• panel dimensions;
• types of heating elements: induction (magnetic coils) or glass ceramics (built-in electrical heaters);
• number of heating zones;
• power usage;
• protective functions;
• additional options for convenient use.

Both the first and second type of hobs are powered by the mains, the plates can be recessed or detached.

Advantages of induction cooker

Almost all the strengths electric panels with induction type heater set in contrast to the shortcomings of electrical panels with ceramic burners. The principle of operation of the magnetic field, which is induced by the coil, is expressed in the fact that during the cooking process it is not the burner itself that is heated, but the bottom of the dish. The temperature of the hob does not exceed 60 ° C.

Advantages of induction panels:

• optimal electricity consumption - devices of this type consume 30–50% less energy than differ from tenovy models;
• household appliance is safe for users, small children or animals, it is impossible to burn yourself on the surface of the burner;
• low temperature of the burners ensures easy care panelshe is not afraid of spilled sugar, spilled milk or broth;
• fast heating - the efficiency of such panels is 90%, which is higher than that of all others;
• the temperature of the burners changes instantly, similarly to gas stoves, than tenovy panels, which need time for cooling, cannot boast;
• The induction hob functionality can contain up to 20 cooking modes;
• security options: automatic shutdown when boiling / boiling up, the absence of dishes, locking the control panel from children or for the time of work (when the user has set the desired mode);
• various functions for ease of use.

How induction cooker works

Despite a number of advantages, you can not ignore the weaknesses of the modern device. The most common problem is the dishes, for induction panels it must have a special metal composition (magnetic). Specialized dishes It is somewhat more expensive than the usual, although remarkable for its high quality.

The work of the plate requires forced cooling, so the bottom of the panel is installed fanwhose noise may cause some inconvenience.

But in fairness it should be noted that you can pick up an inexpensive model that will work quietly.

The magnetic field that the coils induce can potentially have a negative effect on nearby devices, for example, built-in ovenas well as on people with pacemakers. There have been no precedents for this, manufacturers also claim that the magnetic field is weak and safe, but such plates have not been fully tested, they have collected few reviews and can be dangerous.

Based on the available reviews, you should pay attention to the induction cookers Hotpoint-Ariston - this is your reliable assistant in the field of culinary exploits. The main thing is not to forget that for this you must have special dishes with an even magnetic bottom. In this case, the stove will delight you with rapid heating, responsive response to changes in temperature and economical power consumption. With the wrong dishes, the hobs just won't work. With the special Booster function, it is possible to increase the heating rate of one of the burners for a short time, which saves up to 30% of electricity and time for cooking food.This option is most often used to accelerate boiling water. Also, Hotpoint-Ariston induction cookers have extremely convenient operation and high functionality. And most importantly - they are absolutely safe in terms of the possibility of getting burned, because it heats up on the burner, and only the bottom of the pan or frying pan.

Electric cookers with ceramic burners

The common name "glass-ceramic" plate is not entirely correct: glass-ceramic is only a type of surface, all induction plates are covered with such material. Their key difference from induction - in heating elementswhich can be spiral, halogen or ribbon. This type of stoves appeared relatively long ago, much more is known about them than about induction ones. The abundance of reviews allows you to create a clear description. How did such hobs become popular? Of course, the benefits.

1. The increased level of heat resistance, the stove is able to withstand high temperatures, about 600 ° C.
2. Optimal power consumption (a number of models, but not all).
3. Rapid cooling of the heating zone, relative to the plates with external shades or “pancake rings”.
4. The presence of good protective functions, such as blocking the control unit, automatic shutdown when boiling.
5. Options for ease of use, such as a timer or cooking modes.
6. Affordable cost.

As in the field of induction cookers, Hotpoint-Ariston has been one of the sure leaders in the market for glass-ceramic cookers for several years. These are electric stoves of the middle class, but of high quality and affordable. A distinctive feature of Hotpoint-Ariston non-inductive glass ceramics is that Hi-Light burners are installed on all models, the advantage of which is a fast heating rate and good temperature control. Fast availability for work is a big plus in terms of saving time. In addition, Hotpoin-Ariston cookers are usually equipped with a residual heat indicator, which allows you to see which burner has not cooled down so as not to burn yourself accidentally. In models with touch controls provided by blocking from accidental pressing, so you can not worry that your child or a cat will accidentally turn on the stove when you are not around. So Hotce-Ariston glass-ceramic plates deserve attention not only due to their Hi-Light burners, but also a well-thought-out security system.

Type of glass-ceramic plate without top glass

Modern induction cookers become leaders in sales, and the reason for this is a number of drawbacks of electric stoves with tenovy heaters. Such plates, as well as induction ones, will need special dishes, but the requirements for it are quite simple: a thick, even bottom.

In order to prolong the usage period of the hob, the dishes should be selected in the size of the burners (except for those models where there is an automatic dish detection function / selection of the size of the burner).

Care of the ceramic hob more laborious, as opposed to induction. The heat of the surface of the slab inevitably melts sugar, and leftover food dries to it. All this somewhat softens the relatively rapid cooling of the heating zone, special detergents for glass ceramics. But, anyway, the time for cleaning will take more.

Summary

Choosing a glass-ceramic or induction cooker, you can summarize: the pros and cons, on average, are equal. Induction hobs are more attractive, but their price segment can not be called affordable or budget. In addition, for many, their disadvantages will become significant: for example, many owners are not satisfied with the noticeable noise.Glass ceramic are common devices that work absolutely silently. For the future user, who only looks after the new technique, it will be useful to know the advantages and disadvantages of certain devices in order to make the right choice.