What is the maximum power induction cooker

Often at plate selection in their own kitchen, many housewives are wondering what is the real power of the induction cooker? Induction cookers have become quite popular in recent years due to their cost and ease of use. Thanks to special technologies, this stove consumes much less energy.

Induction cooker

Thanks to a fundamentally new way of heating products, induction cooker gained great popularity in the market of household appliances. Via magnetic fieldwhich is generated by high-frequency copper coils, so-called “induction currents” arise on the surface of the cookware, which perform the heating process.

The hob consists of the following elements:

• housing;
• temperature sensor;
• Control Panel;
• power part.

Since such a hob acts purposefully, all surrounding objects on the surface, including the burner itself, stay cold. This can be a decisive factor for families with young children who love to explore the world with tactile touches.

Important: for induction hob is required special disheswith high magnetic permeability and a fixed value of resistivity. As a rule, dishes from ferrimagnetic materials meet all requirements.

Work mechanism

The operation of the induction hob is based on the operation of high-frequency coils (about 30-60 kHz), which create a magnetic field in their surrounding space, thereby heating the contents of the cookware. With this method of operation reduces power consumption and time to a minimum, because it does not spend time heating the surface itself.

Control over the process of work produces a control panel. It recognizes the presence of dishes on the surface of the stove and regulates the power of the induction field.

Power consumption

To demonstrate the real power of the induction stove and to find out how much electricity this hob consumes, it is enough to give a simple example. In order to boil a pot of water, the induction cooker took about 5 minutes. Considering the characteristics, the power consumption was about 0.35 kW / hour, which is at least 5 times less than on a conventional electric stove!

Low energy consumption, typical for all models, makes it more economical to use limited resources. By high efficiency (about 90%), induction hob produces more work in a short period of time than its electrical counterpart.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main positive qualities of induction hobs include:

• fast warming up of products;
• great functionality;
• the inability to get an accidental burn;
• ease of maintenance;
• high efficiency (about 90%);
• automatic shutdown when removing dishes;
• no dependence of power on the network voltage;
• energy savings;
• excellent performance.

But, as elsewhere, in addition to positive qualities, there are also negative ones, which directly follow from the mechanism of work and functioning of the plate:

• plate requirement for used dishes;
• difficulty in carrying out repairs;
• the effect of radiation on other appliances in the kitchen (read about the danger of the proximity of the induction panel and oven) here).

Overview of popular induction hobs

Below we give the characteristics of the most economical and therefore trusted buyers of models of induction stoves.

Siemens EH645FE17

This model has the following characteristics:

• power consumption - 7200 W;
• number of independent burners - 4;
• weight - 11 kg;
• the size - 583 * 513 mm;
• child protection function - Yes;
• self-diagnosis - Yes.

A distinctive feature of this hob is the function of displaying the amount of electricity consumed after the end of heating products. The convenient design of the plate does not allow spilled liquid to spread over the surface of the table. Ease of use is also in the presence of a special functions "Boost" which reduces the amount of time spent on heating to a minimum.

In addition to the high price, the negative qualities of this model include a high noise level when the burners operate at maximum power.

Siemens plate EH645FE17

LEX EVI 640 BL

In the Russian market, Lex has become popular due to the high quality of manufactured kitchen appliances. For 10 years, it has been a leader in the production and sale of kitchen hoods and hobs of various types in average price segment.

Specifications:

• power consumption - 7000 W;
• number of independent burners - 4;
• weight - 10.2 kg;
• the size - 590 * 502 mm;
• child protection function - Yes;
• self-diagnosis - not.

Plate LEX EVI 640 BL

Featuring a relatively low market value and good quality, this model was able to take a leading position in the market of induction panels. Beautiful design and child protection function make the process of using the panel simple and safe. The main disadvantage of this model, according to users, is the glass-ceramic surface, on which fingerprints remain after contact, which makes it difficult care panel.