Advantages and disadvantages of induction hob

Each hostess dreams that the cooking process was as fast and convenient as possible. Modern technology, which has appeared on the market, can help with this. Popularity and demand today are gaining induction hobs. They attract with their beauty, space and functionality. Before you go for the purchase of new kitchen appliances, you should be familiar with its features, the principle of operation, as well as understand all the advantages and disadvantages of induction hobs.

Principle of operation

Externally, such a device looks standard for any built-in hobs. The induction cooker, the pros and cons of which will be discussed below, has a smooth glass-ceramic surface, but there is no heating element under it. Electromagnetic coils are located under the burners.They are responsible for creating a magnetic field, which in turn provokes the occurrence of induced currents. Due to the change of lines of force, the formation of currents occurs, which pass through the bottom of the dishes and heat the food. This is the main feature of the induction cooker, because the hob itself does not heat up. Due to its principle of operation, the burner conveys currents that heat only the dishes and the products located in it..

Heating takes place very quickly, and this is a big plus, since electricity consumption is minimal.

Another good feature of such a plate is that it has a unique security element. The manufacturer has provided the minimum diameter of the object, which can be heated. Most often it is equal to 12 cm. Therefore, lovers of natural coffee brewed in Turk, you should take care to purchase a special drive adapter for induction cooker. It is a flat metal disc with a handle that will heat up. If available, you can not even change the dishes, which are not made of metal. And some of the major drawbacks of modern induction stoves just disappear.

Advantages of induction cookers

Induction hob is a modern kitchen equipment, which has a number of positive moments for the user. Among the main advantages of the induction cooker are the following.

1. Efficiency. Electricity consumption is almost 1.5 times lower than with electric stoves, and the heating rate is much higher. For example, boiling a pot of water on an induction hob can be 3 times faster than on a gas stove.
2. The speed of the cooking process. Since the stove very quickly performs the heating of water, respectively, and the cooking process becomes much shorter.
3. Security. The probability that a person can get burned from the surface of an induction cooker is minimized, because the thought-out mechanism turns off when removed from the surface of the dish automatically.
4. Ease of use. Care for such a surface quite simple and convenient, because it does not heat up. Burnt food residue will never form on the stove. If milk has escaped from the pan, then it can always be lifted, and immediately wipe the cooled surface.
   

5. Slab implies several cooking modes. On one burner, you can boil water as quickly as you can, and slowly simmer the vegetables. It is very easy and simple to set any temperature mode. Many cooktops of this type imply not only the choice of temperature, but also the duration of cooking. And this is much better than standing and controlling time.
6. Aesthetic appearance, because no one would argue that the induction hob looks stylish and attractive.
7. Very comfortable hobs that have a smooth surface and do not protrude above the hob. Dishes can be moved as desired.
   
8. Environmental friendliness. As a result of the fact that the stove itself does not heat up, there is no heat generation in the room, it is not so hot in the kitchen.

The advantages of induction hobs are significant, but drawbacks should also be considered in order to get a complete picture of this technique.

Disadvantages of induction hob

For some people, the following disadvantages of an induction cooker will seem significant, and in the future they will not even consider such an option for their kitchen.

1. Work from electricity.In homes that are designed to use gas equipment, the wiring may not be so powerful as to cope with the regular operation of the induction stove. Replacing a gas stove with an electric one - quite troublesome.
2. Creating an electromagnetic field. People who live with pacemakersshould abandon this type of technology. The electromagnetic field, which is released by the stove, is not stronger than from other electrical devices, but it can still affect one’s health.
3. Induction hob required using special disheswhich is made of metal. Non-magnetic materials will not heat up, for example, glass or aluminum, except for dishes with a metal bottom. It is easy to check the suitability of dishes with a simple magnet. For such purposes, you can even use a decorative magnet from a refrigerator: if it is attached to the bottom, then a saucepan or pan is suitable for an induction cooker. But this does not mean that it will be necessary to replace kitchen utensils. Today is better to buy adapter adapterthan completely change the dishes.
   
4. High price.But this is gradually becoming a thing of the past: manufacturers of modern technology offer a lot of budget line options.
5. Today, induction stoves are most often implemented as embedded appliances, so a complete change of furniture in the kitchen is often required.

After analyzing all the information provided, we can draw the following conclusion: choosing induction hob, the pros and cons of which were considered, each hostess significantly speeds up the cooking process and facilitates the care of kitchen appliances. Now you do not have to worry about the cleanliness of the hob, clean up spilled products easily and simply: they do not burn. And these disadvantages for the majority are a problem.

Now that we have considered the advantages and disadvantages of induction hobs, let us turn to their range. Today, in the market of household appliances there are induction panels of different manufacturers - the products of each of them have certain features, but without knowing their advantages and disadvantages, it can be difficult to make a choice in favor of a panel. The most popular induction hob induction panels Hotpoint-Ariston.They are distinguished by reliability and high performance. Among the model range of Hotpoint-Ariston panels, the induction cooker KIT 641 F B developed with the use of innovative technologies is especially notable - its cost is in the middle price segment (30000-35000 rubles).
First of all, it should be noted that the boundaries of the burners in this model are not limited, unlike most other induction hobs. Thanks to the Flexi Zone burner system (when two burners are combined into one), it is now convenient to cook on large-sized dishes. The center of each burner is indicated by a white dot - just put the pan or pan in such a way that the dishes cover this point with them and the smart device determines the heating diameter by itself. There are four burners on the panel and, due to their design, it looks very original.
Also to help the hostess provides functions that automatically set the desired temperature depending on the mode. For example, for the “Fast Boiling” function, the maximum power level is triggered; and for “Quenching Mode”, slow and delicate cooking is used.There is also an automatic “Melting mode” and “Maintaining heat”. This is very convenient when you are cooking and doing other things at the same time - it saves time and does not stand for a long time at the stove.